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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

3

Architect Church Leaders To Inspect Nelsonville Hospital Sites

M Lidwina mother provincial of the Sisters of St. Francis Stella Niagara will travel to Nelsonville on Wednesday with Mother Lima and Louis F. Kartsberger to inspect sites for the proposed new St. Francis Hospital. They will visit Father William Kelly at St Andrews Rectory and tour Camp Nelson and Minner Addition sites on West Franklin Street with Father Kelly and Major Oral Daugherty.

Nelsonville M. Lidwina Sisters of St. Francis Stella Niagara Mother Lima St. Vincent's Orphanage Columbus Louis F. Kartsberger St. Francis Hospital William Kelly St. Andrews Rectory Father Kelly Oral

Halloween Party Held in Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Hall

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters hosted a Halloween party for Knights of Pythias members and guests. Prizes for costumes and contest winners were awarded. Lindy Tharp sang with Janet Cope on piano as others danced or visited the fortune teller. Jack o lanterns and orange black decorations filled the hall while unmasked attendees paid the consequences. Mrs Theo Whitmore received a cake. committee members included Ruth Woody Mae Williams Cleo Whitmore and Violet Hollenbaugh. Refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Theo Whitmore Ruth Woody Mae Williams Cleo Whitmore Violet Hollenbaugh

Halloween Party At Grange Hall In Coolville

A Halloween party was held Friday night October 25 at the Grange Hall sponsored by the Y T C. Preceding the WCTL meeting at the Methodist Church LTL members promoted a welcome for new Y T C entrants. Several locals joined in a pot luck dinner at the Brandeberry home with guests from Columbus Indiana Washington Little Rock Athens and Cincinnati reflecting a social roundup in Coolville.

Coolville Grange Hall Y.T.C WCTL Methodist Church LTL Yt.c Ralph Henry Linda Larry Cincinnati North Vernon Ind Paul Hall Russell Hall Betty Hall Henrys Cincinnati Zoo J. K.macleod Columbus A.W. Brandeberry J. B. Kennedy H. M. Bingman Washington Dgc H. Charles Flo Cunningham Elizabeth Ili Little Hocking T. H. Werner Lakewood John Werner Des Webster Athens E. Bingman W Clark W. N. Clark Russell Daugherty Iccal

Corning Vicinity Personal News Briefs and Probate Notice

Rodney Wayne is named as the newborn son of Mr and Mrs Jay Parsons of Corning. Various locals, including the Wallace and Latta families, are mentioned with visits and weekend stays. A probate notice in Athens County seeks to presumed declare James Y Neal dead due to seven years absence from Upton Wyoming, with a hearing set for December 5 1944 at ten oclock a.m. in the probate court.

Corning Rodney Wayne Jay Parsons Milly Reho Lufant Sheltering Arms Hospital Gail Wallace Robert Reich Army Mills New Straitsville Gal Wallace Leon Keller Violet Walters Jessie Schlingerman Anna Mae Lowry Charles Woodruff Bobby Betty Charles Zanesville Marjorie Stoffman Vonalee Levering Columbus Lib Mary Rachel Athens Rebel Donald Latta Ohio State University Ray Latta Nelsonville Morgan Walters Morgan Walter, Jr Athens County Japs W Neal, Ao Lkerson Ohio James Y Neal Upton Wyoming

Church Rummage Sale Planned Tomorrow

Nelsonville report says the Camp and Conference Group of the Church of Christ sponsors a rummage sale starting at 10 am tomorrow in a room of the residence property across Fayette Street from City Hall.

Nelsonville The Church of Christ City Hall Fayette St

Coat Theft From Auto Is Charged

Paul Raine formerly of this city and now of Columbus was to be arraigned in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court on larceny charges for stealing a lady's coat from a car at the rear of the Johnson Grill on Oct 24. The coat was later recovered and reported sold for 3 cents. A separate affidavit charges C E ONeil with making a worthless $30 check to F J Christman. the bank marked no account under the signature.

F. J. Christman C. E. O'Neil Christman

Bridgeman Rites Planned

Nelsonville notices the death in Columbus of Mrs. C. Y. Bridgeman at 66. A native of Pomeroy and longtime Nelsonville resident, she lived in Columbus the past 12 years. Funeral services are set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger in Columbus, with burial and services in Pomeroy on Thursday.

Nelsonville Columbus C. Y. Bridgeman N. 22Nd St Pomeroy Bridgeman Carl Y. Bridgeman Thacker Dry Goods Co

Nelsonville Halloween Social and G.T. Club Meeting

Nelsonville social notes report a Halloween party at Mrs. James Evans home on Walnut Street at 7 30 p m hosted by Victory Circle WSCS of the Methodist Church. The G T Club meets Thursday night at Mrs Esa Bush on Jackson Street with plans for a Christmas Club.

Nelsonville Victory Circle WSCS Methodist Church James Evans Walnut St Wnelsonville G.T. Club Esa Bush Jackson’ St

Mrs Knight To Be Hostess For Missionary Society

Mrs James Knight will host Thursday at 2 p m for members of the Presbyterian Missionary Society at her home. Mrs John Saltz will lead devotions and Mrs H J Ong will review The Messenger by Cai R V C Bodley. Several local residents were guests in recent social visits and travel plans in Florida and Ohio.

James Knight Presbyterian Missionary Society John Saltz H. J. Ong Cai R.V.C. Bodley William —Keplar Rex Flowers Jacksonville Fla S2c Biull Flowers Washington Hotel Tampa C. A. Brooks Betsy Scarsborough Hudson, N. Y John V. Wood B. Yerkey J.A. Dolan Oakland Calif Barbara Cunningham Paul Shearer Lewis Keplar Ohio University Norma Dalton Chestnut St Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Sam Bryan Ed Bryan Wiloughby Ohio John Williams George S. Putnam Columbus J. M. Hide

Birth Announced in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Hugh Landis Columbus announce the birth of a son Hugh Joseph at St Ann s Hospital Columbus Oct 28 Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Landis Carbondale and Mr and Mrs Joe Stanley Nelsonville

Nelsonville Iugh Landis Audrey Stanley Columbus Hugh Joseph St. Ann's Hostal John Landis Carbondale Joe Stanley

Miracles Attract 30000 Pilgrims To Portuguese Village

In Vilar Chao Portugal pilgrims surpass thirty thousand to view Amelia Na tividade a peasant girl famed for miracles. She recently said she saw the Virgin Mary and was cured of infirmities. A cross mark on her forehead and left hand appeared earlier, and the stigmata are claimed to have reappeared after clergy examination and medical sealing.

Vilar Chao Portugal Amelia Natividade

Election Night Radio Blitz on Major Networks

New York reports extended air time for next Tuesday’s election returns with NBC CBS ABC and MBS dedicating hours to live coverage. NBC plans 8 to 2 a.m. with election updates every half hour and longer after 11 p.m. CBS runs 8 to 1 a.m. with staggered reports while ABC drops regular shows from 8:15 onward. MBS begins at 9 p.m. and continues through the night. Tonight features Herald Tribune Forum and atomic energy discussions. Wednesday highlights Pimlico race preview and Friday broadcast.

New York NBC CBS ABC New York Herald Tribune Forum W. H. P. Blandy Col. Stafford Warren Bernard Baruch Atomic Energy Baltimore

Social News Notes From Millfield Area

Millfield area social notes list Mazon Council No 93 Pocahontas members at the Murray Cully district school on Oct. 18 and various local visits. Births, visits to Sidney and Jackson Run, farm remodeling, and gatherings at the Wemer and Brown households are noted along with students returning to school after illness and Cleveland trips for family visits.

Machine Man Injured In Mine State Fall

Nelsonville report says Merrel Green a machine man at Kimberly Mine suffered a crushed vertebra and other injuries when caught by a state fall Monday afternoon He was taken to a local physician then to Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Nelsonville Merrel

Ticket Report Requested by Wednesday Nelsonville Banquet

In Nelsonville a ticket sale report is requested by Wednesday evening at 1 30 at Democratic Headquarters in the Elks Building. The street parade forms at 6 30 at the High School building headed by the Nelsonville High School Band. Auto entrants must arrive by 6 30. Speaking by county and state candidates is at the Dew Hotel rostrum, with a chicken supper at 8 and dancing from 9 to 12. Tickets are urged to be obtained at once.

Nelsonville Elks Dew Hotel

Shaner Recovering After Major Surgery

Nelsonville report says George W Shaner has returned home from Brown General Hospital Dayton where he underwent major surgery five weeks ago and is recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville George W Shaner Brown General Hospital Dayton

Country Club Meeting At Bessie Wemmer's Club

Mrs. Bessie Wemmer hosted Crescent Ridge members for a Country Club gathering. A noon potluck followed with readings from McGuffey Readers, a contest, and anniversaries for Mrs. Mabel Sanders and Mrs. Bessie Wemmer. The November meeting is set at Mrs. Frances Wallace’s home with two guests among the members.

Chauncey Bessie Wemmer Crescent Ridge Pat McGuffey Mabel Sanders M Irs Frances Wallace Millfield Dora Wemmer Louise Skinner Susie ‘Bell Alice Carr Clara Theisen Velma Wemmer

Masked Halloween Party Scheduled by local church group

Young people from Chauncey Greens Runt Geld and Taylor Ridge churches invited to a masquerade Halloween party Tuesday night in the JT High School building, sponsored by the Christian Youth Fellowship.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Geld Greens Runt Taylor Ridge JT High Christian Youth Frilowship

Plains Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Ray Michaels Home

Chauncey A Plains Garden Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Ray Michael in The Plains for discussions and planning of upcoming garden activities.

Chauncey The Plains Garden Club Ray Michael Plains

UMW Ladies Stage Annual Masquerade Held in Chauncey

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers held its annual masquerade Halloween party at the Koof PL Building with prizes won by Mrs. Elizabeth McKee and Mrs. Ella Byers. Judges were Mrs. Susan South and Mrs. Nancy Smith. Refreshments were served.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Kkoof PL Elizabeth McKee Ella Byers Susan South Nancy Smith Lena Bailey Ruth Nelson Lucille Showalter Ella Eyers Billie Barnhouse Rhoda Oliver Hazel Perry Elsie Walker Myrtle _ Tippie Jessie Johnson Iva Hillier Ida Beilelchies Ollie Hillyer Mary Adams

Mrs Hammond Chauncey Patient Taken To Hospital

Mrs Daisy Hammond wife of W E Hammond Chauncey was moved by ambulance to Osteopathic Hospital Marietta for treatment. FAST RESIDENTS VISIT CHAUNCEY Clarence Powell and Arthur Stanley both former Chauncey residents were seen Sunday visiting Mrs Hattie Karns of Ellis Ave Springfield.

Chauncey Daisy Hammond W. E. Hammond Armbalange Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Clarence Powell Arthur Stanley Springfield Hattie Karns Ellis Ave

Mazon Council No 93 Sets Thursday Meeting

Mazon Council No. 93 of the Degree of Pocahontas in Mulfield will meet Thursday night at the Millfield lodge hall. Each TM member is urged to contribute to the Thanksgiving program and bring doughnuts or cookies.

Chauncey—Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Mulfield Millfield Lodge Hall

Pocahontas Lodges Hold District School of Instruction

CHAUNCEY District School of Instruction of the Pocahontas Lodges of District 4 was held at Murray City Friday night. Members of Mazon Council No. 93 Millfield attending were Clara Theisen Jessie Fulton Frances Wallace Alice Theisen Alice Carr Elizabeth Robinett Virginia Pierce Ruby Simpson Janet Cole Margie Pyle and Marie Sayer.

Millfield Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Murray Cully Janet Cole Ruby Sampson Marie Sayre Clara Theisen Alice Carr Frances Wallace Alice Theisen Vir Sima Pierce Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Rooinette Margie Pyle William Owens Isabelle Brown Akron Charles Russell A L Brown Brown Mary Simpkins the Plains B. Boudinot Ardeth R. H. Wemer Floyd Wemer iMy John Exenkamper Jacksonmille Guy White W. B. Marlow Mulfield Clara Sayre Karen Dora Werner Betty Grandstaff Arace Charles Handa Cleveland Bob Brooks Clarence Misner Mantua Amy J. Moody Ercht Euchre Club Chauncey—District School of Instruction Pocahontas Lodges Murray City Elizabeth Robinett Virginia Pierce Ruby Simpson Marie Sayer

Sisson guests host Euchre and aid events in Chauncey

Miss Mildred Chauncey and Mary Struble with Robert Struble visited Mr and Mrs William Sisson in Trimble and aunt Mrs Della Olbers of Taylor Ridge attended with James and Clifford Omen of Zanesville. Mrs Clara Theisen will host Euchre Club in Millfield. Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church plans a quilting session at the church Wednesday.

Chauncey Mildred Mary Struble Robert Struble Logan William Sisson Trimble Della Olbers Taylor Ridge Sisson Olbers James Omen Clifford Omen Zanesville Millfield Clara Theisen AID Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church

William Savage Dies at 71 in Chauncey Ohio

Nelsonville report: William Savage 71 died Monday at his daughter Mrs. Birdie Canter’s Chauncey home after a heart ailment and recent cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by wife Mayme, daughters Geneva Johnson and Mrs. Birdie Canter, three sons William Alfred and Samuel, two brothers Pete and Chris, two sisters Pearl Kimble and Mrs. Henry Allison, with funeral plans undetermined.

Nelsonville William Savage Birdie Canter Chauncey Canter Geneva Johnson William Alfred Savage Columbus Samuel Sandusky Pete Athens Chris Cambridge Pearl Kimble Henry Allison Racine Mayme Savage

VFW Wives Meet at Wolfe Home Tonight

Wives of the VFW Club are asked to meet at 719 Poplar Street tonight at 7 30. Mrs Ivan Wolfe hosts a potluck lunch with each member bringing a favorite dish to share.

Nelsonville VFW Club Ivan Wolfe Poplar St

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