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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1947

Page

2

Fierbaugh Mambourg Wed In Columbus Ohio

Thelma W. Fierbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Fierbaugh Truetown married Victor E Mambourg in Indianola Church of Christ Columbus August 28 Rev W R Walker officiated. The bride a Chauncey Dover High School graduate worked as a government clerk at Fort Hayes for four and a half years then at Columbus General Distribution Depot. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Leo Mambourg Lancaster Ohio attended Ohio State University served as sergeant major in the European Theater for 16 months and now works at the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation in Columbus. They will reside at 1545 N High St Apartment 2 Columbus.

Chauncey W. H. Fierbaugh Truetown Thelma W. Fierbaugh Victor E. Mambourig Indianola Church of Christ, Columbus W. R. Walker Columbus Leo. Mambourg Lancaster Ohio Amanda High School Ohio State University Army High St

Old-Fashioned Street Dance Set for Nelsonville Square

Nelsonville Mayor Oral Daugherty announces a Saturday night old-fashioned street dance on Public Square with the Buckeye Hot Shots led by Pappy Stewart and Everett Windle. A high school band opens at 7:30, dancing runs 8:30 to 11, prizes for best couples, square roped off, autos banned in the area.

Public Square Nelsonville Pappy Everett Oral Daugherty Daugherty Buckeye Hot Shots Pappy” Stewart Everett Windle Hocking Valley

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claim Bile Flow

An advert promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills promising to stimulate the liver to release about 2 pints of bile daily. It argues that free bile flow aids digestion, reduces gas and constipation, and improves mood, recommending the product with directions for use.

Carter

First Curfew Fine Is Levied

Murray City records show Clyde Garner fined $1 by Mayor Floyd Stiff for allowing a minor child to be on the streets after 10 p m, violating the village curfew ordinance. The court suspended costs.

Murray City Clyde Garner Floyd Stiff Floyd Keeton Garner

Pythians Plan Outdoor Ceremony Near Ash Cave Park

Nelsonville Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias finalizes plans for an outdoor state‑wide ceremony near Ash Cave State Park on Saturday night September 6. The event includes conferring the rank of esquire and knight with J C Standen and grand domain officers attending. barbecued beef served. Transportation arranged from the K P building. activities begin after 12 noon with multiple car departures.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias William Mingus Ash Cave State Park Logan J. C. Standen Ohio Ash Cave Park C. Roy Tomlinson K. of P

Scouts To Hold Overnight Camp In Nelsonville

Troop 66 of the Boy Scouts met with 16 members to plan an overnight camp for Friday evening. Any boy aged 12 or older not in another troop is invited to join. Callers report to K of P Hall next Tuesday at 7 p.m. Overnight campers meet Friday at 6 p.m. at Central school grounds.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts K. of P. Hall Central School

Former York Coach Appointed Principal

Nelsonville Carl Campbell, longtime coach at White House High School near Toledo, was named principal with a higher salary and will continue coaching athletics. Campbell previously coached at Buchtel and Nelsonville before the war. his wife Rose Campbell teaches at Waterville High School.

Nelsonville Carl Campbell White House Toledo Campbell Buchtel Rose Campbell Waterville

Local Social News Highlights and Birth Announcements

Hamden notes visits and travels of Wallace family from Los Angeles and Robbins and Chancelor families. New births include a daughter for Pearl Robbins and Ray Chancelor on Aug 22 and a son for Glen Massie on Aug 16. Several locals tour Cincinnati, Columbus, and Athens areas. Burns aids in Wilber Store. Pettit earns degree. Gibson siblings enlist in Navy ahead of Great Lakes training.

Ind Charles Salts Bessie Heines Howard New Castle James Frey Laurelville David Sharon William Simmons Bert Eberts Henry Beuhler Cincinnati Gladyose King Washington, D. C C. H. Hayhurst Autve Baker Fred Smith Chillicothe Rex Murdock Max Newman Wilber Ivan Wilber Margaret Burns Paul Ward Freda Gibson Columbus D. M. Bryson Athens Delbert Simpson Springfield John Garrett Jackson Ohio Ohio University Kappa Delta Pi Mansfield Freda Ada Gibson Cedar Point Charles Wycoffe Cora Wycoffe Robert Gibson Minnie Gibson U. S. Navy Great Lakes Ill

Married men barred from entering West Point Academy

A rule prohibits married men from entering West Point Military Academy, reflecting restrictions on enrollment eligibility at the historic institution. The policy affects prospective cadets and reflects the era's gender and marital norms within military education.

West Point Military Academy

Nelsonville Social Notes Reunion of Fisk descendants held Aug. 31

A Fisk family reunion occurred August 31 at Vern B. Fisk’s home in Nelsonville Route 2 with numerous relatives from Nelsonville Columbus Athens Carbon Hill and Bellaire among attendees. Guests included Ruth Galvin Donna Shockey Doc Gheen and Bob Sales plus Mae Wilde Arnold and other relatives. They spent Labor Day weekend visiting Warren and returned Monday evening.

BE W. Fisk Vern B. Fisk Nelsonville C. E. Green H. E. Davis Janette G. L. Shafer Marilyn Nancy Thomas West Patty Larry Columbus Walter Schenz Judy Charles Nichols Joyce Ann Sammy Athens Cora Hattie Joyce Carbon Hill Donald ii Fisk Billy Joryce Ann Ruth Galvin Donna Shockey Doc Gheen Bellaire Bob Sales James Evans Albert Earl Mae Wilde Arnold Warren Eugene Evans Lewis Drescher Barbara Jackie Gerald Drescher Jerry Dean Fauna Jean Ernest Perkins Ernie Bob Wilson Chicago The Photographer's Association of America

Eagles Trim Vets in 12-3 Victory at City Playground

Nelsonville Eagles defeat Jimmie Jones Fest VFW 12-3 at City Playground. Bob Fick earned his second win with seven hits and six strikeouts. Sam Jenkins hit two home runs, accounting for three RBIs, while VFW left fielder Patton and Pat Woodson starred in a rough defense.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Jimmie Jones VFW City Playground Bob Fick Eagles Woodson Leach Vets Sam Jenkins Newman Hope Woodson C. Woodson Jenkins Fpagles AB Rhoa Brooker S. O Barstow Watkins Snes Patton Os Newman Savnen Jeunes FE —Okiens Wee Riley Roberts H. Woodson P. Chapman O Cr Woodson Usss al J. Roberts Beech L. Chapman O Warner Conrady Thacneacom Ae Sa Cope J. Roberts L. Roberts RBI Ray Champ Fick So—Woodson Garner Whyte

Poston and Community Members Attend Local Events

Beatrice Bosick Visited South and McDaniel households. Oba Douglas attended the 13th Mid East Regatta in Marietta. Evelyn Adams joined Chauncey-Dover Band at the state fair in Columbus. Pocahontas lodge members from Athens and Chillicothe attended a reception. Russell Adams and Norval South families visited Muskingum River. Canton visitors stayed with the Adams. Souths visited W H South in White Cross Hospital for appendicitis and Souths convalesced at Scott Wyeth's in Pleasantville. Albert Hunter and Mrs Hunter visited Stewart. Ladies Club met at the school with potluck and new member Muriel Marshall. Attendees included Flossie Douglas, Effie Conkey, Mabel Hunter, Evelyn Smathers, Ollie Hillyer, Helen Hart, Virginia Mitchell, Muriel Marshall, Mary Adams, Ethel McDaniel, Ethel Mae South, and Susan South.

W. H. South Scott Wyeth Pleasantville Mr. South Albert Hunter Muriel Marshall Flossie Douglas Effie Conkey Mabel Hunter Evelyn Smathers Ollie Hillyer Helen Hart Virginia Mitchell Mary Adams Ethel McDaniel Ethel Mae South Susan South

Weekend Visitors and Local Funerals Logged in Portland

A busy social docket lists multiple travels and family gatherings across Ohio West Virginia and New York. Obituary notices note the funeral of Glen Jewett in Pomeroy as relatives attend from Portland and Bashan.

Pandorian Club to Meet Thursday in Nelsonville

The Pandorian Club will gather Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs William Davis on Nelsonville Route 1.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club William Davis

Millfield Hosts Invited Guest Circle Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fulton of Millfield entertained Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Warner and daughter of Akron Mrs. Arch Anderson and daughter Mona Lee of Lima Ohio Mrs. Inez Brookover of Parkersburg West Virginia and Mrs Brookover's Columbus trip to visit Loretta Bowers before returning home

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Ervin Warner Ola Fulton Akron Arch Anderson Beatrice Fulton Mona Lee Lima Ohio

Blackburn Is Taken To Daughter’s Home In Columbus

Nelsonville report says S S Blackburn of 236 Jefferson Street was moved from Mercy Hospital to his daughter Mrs. W E Keyes at 25 Southwood Avenue Columbus. Condition improved and he is expected to return home Saturday or Sunday after observation.

Nelsonville S. S. Blackburn Jefferson St Mercy Hospital W. E. Keyes Southwood Ave Columbus

Farewell Party for Local Pastors in Nelsonville

A farewell party will be held in the Christian Church social rooms Friday at 6 30 p m to honor the Rev and Mrs L E Evans who are leaving the local pastorate for new work in Akron Dinner is covered dish with sandwiches All members and friends are invited.

Nelsonville Christian Church L. E. Evans Akron

Meeting Set for Nelsonville Haybrow Council at Masonic Temple

Nelsonville Haybrow Council number 119 R and SM will conduct a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 7 30 p m announcing the schedule for members and attendees.

Nelsonville Haybrow Council R&sm Masonic Temple

Guests Entertained At Fierbaugh Home

H Fierbaugh and Mr and Mrs Virgil Fierbaugh and son Billy Truetown hosted Sunday guests Chauncey Silas Hooper Columbus Mr and Mrs Elza Chalfant Trimble Mr and Mrs George Saas Clifton Chalfant Gene Pace Indianapolis Esther Mae Goodrich Crooksville Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fierbaugh Ashland Ohio Mr and Mrs Victor KE Mambourg Thelma Fierbaugh Columbus

Chauncey W. H. Fierbaugh Virgil Fierbaugh Billy Truetown Teo Gilbert Courtney Silas Hooper Columbus Elza Chalfant Trimble George Saas Clifton Chalfant Gene Pace Indianapolis Esther Mae Goodrich Crooksville Lloyd Fierbaugh Ashland Ohio Victor KE Mambourg Thelma Fierbaugh

Former Chauncey Residents Visit Toledo Guests

Frank Thornton and Mrs. Frank Thornton of Chauncey Ohio stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schoonover in Toledo Ohio over the weekend. Mrs Thornton was formerly Ma bel Bertram of Chauncey.

Chauncey Frank Thornton Toledo Ohio Harry Schoonover Thornton Mabel Bertram

Woodrow Simpson Visits Millfield Family

Woodrow Simpson of Sidney Ohio visits his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Simpson in Millfield during a family reunion trip.

Chauncey Mrs Woodrow Simpson Sidney, Ohio Millfield Mr. Simpson Oscar Simpson

Ex Chauncey Coach Now Teaches in Canton

Former Chauncey Dover high school coach Joe Guerra, earlier Millfield resident, taught at Hubbard Ohio and has spent the past three years in Hub bard. He is teaching this year in Canton while visiting the Muzio family in Millfield with his wife and daughters Lucy and Delores.

Chauncey Joe Guerra Millfield Chauncey-Dover Hig School Hubbard Ohio Canton Guerra Louis Muzio Lucy Delores

September Birthday Celebration At Millfield Lodge

Chauncey Mazon Council 93 Degree of Pocahontas will host a September birthday observance Thursday night at the Millfield lodge hall. A pot luck will honor members with September birthdays.

Chauncey—Mazon Council 93 Degree of Pocahontas Millfield Lodge

Deputy Registrar Named in Chauncey Appointment

Mrs Bessie Johnston of Chauncey has been named deputy registrar for automobile licenses and will be reachable through her Converse Street home.

Chauncey Bessie Johnston Converse St

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Chauncey News Ruby 425 R. E. McCammon R. F. McCammon AL Savings & Loan CO Pythians York James H. Wilson First National Bank Nelsonville, O Maisie Barry Nelson Mark Daniels Leon Ames MGM Hamden Nelsonville Social Notes Fred Voigt Ted Voigt Teddy Buckeye Lake Arthur Burgess Peggy Barber Cleveland Mary McCune Ivah Hanning E. E. Bell Fayette St Kathleen Breeze Phyllis Frank Riley Eagles Trim Vets Dean Poston Portland Earl Jewett Vaughn Adams Glen Jewett Bashan Pomeroy Frank Ramsdal Hamburg N. Y Wiley Henderson Bob Col Albert Price Charleston Susan Price Frank Small Lois Anne Nancy Lee Paul Browning Elwood Brewer Constantine Mich B. F. Price Billie Cecil Scott Carney Parkersburg Alberta Foutty Milo Rhodes Orville Spiller Fred Ritchie Ada Fox Johnny Warnock William Talbott Wesley Allen Toppins Grove W. Va Lydia Morehouse Dell Talbott Silversville Mont Hill Point Pleasant Laura Keiffer B. B. Barnett Ravenswood Lora Parsons H. M. Talbott Mack Talbott Vienna James Davis Charles Wallace Ironton Davis Jimmy White Hyatt Parsons Naomi Jean Worthington Rita Ritchie Barberton New Brighton Naomi Parsons Joan Wagoner Gordon C. E. Johnson Clara Larson A Republic Picture Khawe Dale Evans Warren Douglas Janet Martin Douglas Fowley Adele Mara Grant Withers Carpenter Hardware Stores Thorn Post Control Beau Brummel Fierbaugh Illiamson Triplife Furnace Williamson Heater Company Williamson Earl Morris Obie G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Oxfords Brandwene
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