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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Board Seeks Free Water and Light for Schools

The Nelsonville City Board of Education adopted a resolution asking the city to furnish free water and electric service to the schools athletic field and swimming pool, citing a state AG ruling and local fund shortages. It also approved a coal contract with Nelsonville Cash Feed Co and named Irene Seidman as director of girls physical education and science teacher.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Contra Nelsonville City State Ohio Nelsonville Cash Feed Co Edward Green Irene Seidman Cleveland Heights High School Ohio University Dord Kerns & Sons Lancaster Senor High School Central School J. P. DeMolet State Department of Industrial Relations Division of Factory and Building Inspection

Ina Knight Will Be Hostess at Church Event

The Wilber Workers Class of its Church will host a meeting at Mrs Ina Knight’s home on Thursday evening for members. The notice includes details of a sheriff sale described in legal text, with property in Hew Marsha Village, Athens County Ohio, appraised at 55000 and sale terms cash.

Nelsonvilill Wilber Workers Ina Inich Silver Otter KMART Tarren Mare Feeta Thorn Rae Voret Enaire Ephawnen Jess Sam Witla Marsuthin Lee Lewellen Bs Swain Cnp Teantor Deel George St. Pigsa Hew Marsha George Batemax Athens County Ohio Dorothy Z. Parmi Gordon Gray

Don Sanders Named Band Leader in South Zanesville

Don Sanders has accepted a music instructor and band leader post at the South Zanesville Fish School. He began duties Monday as Mr and Mrs Sanders recently moved to South Zanesville. Sanders, a 1940 graduate, previously served overseas and was discharged in February.

Nelsonville Don Sanders South

Fines Listed For Quarrel

In Nelsonville a series of arraignments before Mayor Oral Daugherty resulted in fines for quarrel and intoxication charges. Robert Reeves and Buck Warren paid 10 dollars plus costs for quarreling. Paul Hashman also 10 dollars plus costs. an intoxication case led to 30 dollars and jail commitment pending settlement. Ralph Stephenson faced 10 dollars for operating a vehicle without lights. Oliver Bishop and E D Ross were fined 25 dollars each for intoxication with Bishop jailed pending settlement.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Robert Reeves Buck Warren Paul Hashman Leonard Ball Focal Athens County Ralph Stephenson Logan Fred S10 Oliver Bishop E. D. Ross

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Catherine Kourt of Columbus spent a weekend at her home in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and Dick of Columbus visited their parents on Sunday. Adeline Ray from Columbus was a Sunday guest of her mother Mrs Mary Hay. Mrs Bill Ray and son returned from Marietta after visiting her parents. Hilda Schiewetz returned to Dayton after weeks with her aunt Mrs Pete Shough and grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Deishire. H J Ong returned from Buckeye Lake. Oscar W Shaw Jr, Howard College student, Birmingham Ala, stayed weekend with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Pete Shough. Mrs William Morgan returned after two weeks in Columbus visiting daughter Mrs C R Fisher.

Catherine Kourt Columbus Leighton Aumiller Adeline Ray Mary Hay Bill Ray Marietta Hilda Schiewetz Dayton Pete Shough Logan Fred Deishire H. J. Ong Buckeye Lake Oscar W. Shaw, Jr Howard College Birmingham Ala Witliam Morgan C. R. Fisher

Sergeant Max Lent Stationed in Indiana

Sergeant Max Lent has reenlisted and is temporarily stationed at Camp Atterbury Indiana after serving five years including an overseas war period. His wife Mary Glass and their son live at 463 Scott St and plan to join him later at a permanent post in Muskonee Oklahoma.

Nelsonville Maa Lent Sceait St Camp Atterbury Ind Camp Campbell Sgt Muskonee Oklo Trey San Pedro Calif

Nelsonville Students To Be X Rayed Sept 19

X ray screening will be conducted for students in the Nelsonville area on September 19. The notices urge parents to ensure children attend and that screenings cover the local schools.

Nelsonville

Appointment of Wintry Staff At Aladdin's Theatre?

Announcement of newly named staff members for Aladdin Theatre creates confusion. document cites Athens County official actions and a sheriff sale with property appraised at £52000. Sale conditions include cash payment on sale day and deputy sheriff Dorothy Parmiter's involvement.

Selsomvilel Neep Inea Aladdin Ralah Cook Athens Cruti Lizeat Patten Arn Trentes Saterix Dineetros Iniere Ash Rand George Bateman Athens County Ohio Dorothy J. Parmiter Gordon Gray Harold Rose

Wesleyan Methodist Leader to Speak at Local Church

Rev. Leslie D. Wilcox of Westerville, president of the Ohio Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of America, will preach at the Wesleyan Methodist Church this weekend. He will speak Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A quarterly meeting follows Friday’s service, announced by Pastor Walter Jeffries.

Wilcox Nelsonville Leslie D. Wilcox Westerville Ohio Wesleyan Methodist Church of Ameri Wesleyan Methodist Jacal Wilcox Ws Iscal Sunda Wall the Fey Walter Jeffries

One Man Killed as NYC Train Hits Truck

Fred H. Erwin was killed when his city truck was struck by a New York Central passenger train about one o'clock in the afternoon near a Gulf service station. His son-in-law Tennett was with him. Tennett was lightly injured. Erwin, 59, born in Jackson County, had lived in Glouster since 1917 and belonged to multiple local organizations. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Broad Street home with Rev. Daniel Teater officiating.

Glouster Fred H. Erwin Cify New York Central Railroad Erwin Tenet Gulf Service Station Im- Erwin Kett Mr. Ervin Jackson County Charles Elizabeth Erwin Ada Dora Brockett E. J. Brooks Byer Ohio

Glouster Bandboosters Set Wednesday Meeting

The Glouster Bandboosters Club will hold a special session in the high school building Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming events and fundraising are discussed. Local residents are encouraged to support the booster group.

Glouster Glousters Bandboosters Club

Farewell Party Honors Carl Wicks at The Plains Church

A farewell event at The Plains Church of the Nazarene honored Chauncey-Dover high school graduate Carl Wicks who served 18 months in the Navy and attended Gon’s Bible School. He departs this week for Nazarene College in Kankakee Illinois. gifts were presented by Pastor Fey.

Chauncey-Dover High School U.S. Navy Gon’s Bible School Cincinnati Penrle The Plains Church of the Nazarene Kankakee Nazarene College Fey. J. . Laki George Dowler Nelsonville Mattie Mace New Marshfield J. Laxin Arthur Jay Powell Margie Darnell Anita Glass Eva Stalder Stella Darnell Shia Satroaro Wilda Platt Clara McKee Margaret Adaims Mary Mcree Mary Lemaster Sir Sofranco Walter Wharton Elzina Wharton Elizabeth Shafer Stanley Lemaster Ella Lotke Lela Snieve Mary Stalder Ada Lakin Rita Huston Nellie Huston Leona Glass J. W. Donelson Alva Plat Clara Slater Agnes Powell Falon Lakin Deila Wicks Roger Wicks Carl Wicks

Ladies Bible Class Meets at The Plains Nazarene

The Plains Church of the Nazarene Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs. Clara Slater's home with Mrs. Margaret Adams as president and devotional leader and Mrs. Elzina Wharton as program leader. Readings were by Mrs. Carrie Channell and Margie Darnell.

Chauncey Ladies Bible Class the Plains Church of the Nazarene Clara Slater Margaret Adams Elzina Wharton Carrie Channell Margie Darnell Stella Darnell Selah Shrieve Hira Locke Shrieve Gertrude Cabeen Ella Locke Eva Stalder Etta Huston Iva Rutter Ada Lakin Lizzie Shafer Elzina Whaerston Lélah Shrieve Thelma Keeton Martha Cabeen Darnell Nelie Huston

James Stanley Receives Navy Discharge at Pearl Harbor

James Stanley, a resident of Chauncey, was discharged from the U. S. Navy in the Pearl Harbor area and returned home. His mother Margaret Stanley and other relatives noted his service as they supported him through the transition.

Chauncey James Stanley U. S. Navy Pearl Harbor Margaret Stanley Chauney

Mains Bible Class Meeting News Cleared

Unclear OCR text references a Mains Bible Class meeting scheduled Wednesday with notes about a meeting at a hall and a contribution. The fragment mentions a sale action and a low price but provides no verifiable specifics or entities.

Men's Brotherhood To Meet Thursday At Timbre Church

The Mens Brotherhood will convene Thursday at 7:39 in the Timbre Church of Ciasr Ratt Tehmsre. Tropiave as reesident and Karl W. Gardner, Chaumees, as secretary of 2 or mamizationr Tryeed.

Chaungey Athens Ko Ont Chriet Obo Gees Ciasr Ratt Tehmsre Tropiave Karl W. Gardner Chaumees Ormamizationr Tryeed

Former Chaunces Residents Attend Services

Mr and Mrs Thevis Cass and family Jo Ann Pas Len Lanna and Larry Hee Man former Chaunces residents attended services at the Church of Cores Sunday as guests of Rev and Mrs Gutert Cowtinex and family.

Chauncey Thevis Cass Jo Ann Pas Len Lanna Larry Hee Man Chaunces Resifer Cores Gutert Cowtinex

Three Year Old Boy Burned With Coffee

Chauncey Jimmie Seiber three year old son of Mr and Mrs James Seiber Chauncey suffered burns Saturday when he upset a cup of hot coffee He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs H A Seit and Mr and Mrs Homer Shields Chauncey.

Chauncey Jimmie Seiber James Seiber H. A. Seit Mlis Homer Shields

Residents’ Guests Include Chaunceys and Duffees

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Chauncey hosted extended family visits with Ray Duffee and James Duffee arriving from Ithens.

Chauncey Thomas Hamilton Ray and James Duffee Iéthens

Homecoming Planned By Church of Christ Millfield

Millfield Hooper Ridge Church of Christ plans its Annual Homecoming on September 15 with Daniel Teater continuing revival services each evening. Special music will be presented and visiting ministers and wives will lead the music, including Roy Barnett family from Lebanon and Joe Zavadsky family from Springfield. Millfield Ladies Aid Society to meet with Lucy Howard hosting and a potluck supper to follow.

Millfield Hooper Ridge Millfield Aid Chauncey Lucy Howard Millfield Ladies Aid Society

Rocksprings Area Social Recap and Club Meeting

Social items from Rocksprings area note a program of readings songs music and talks at the Annual Home caning recends with attendees from Piketon Marietta Columbus Wellston and Springheld. The Rocksprings Better Health Club met Aug 23 at Mrs Francis Folmer home with fifteen members and two visitors. plans were made for the September annual picnic.

Rocksprin Ward Radford Thomas Richard Paul Jimmy Piketon Ray Crow Lew Concord Richard Hartung Marietta Jerrold Hartung Columbus Betty Genheimer Joan Weed Virgil Story Springheld Lewis Grugser E. H. McCormick Eusens Maarie Wellston Linmie Terrell NicCormick Chester Floyd Leonard Gallipolis Amos Leonard Robert Grueser Springfield Lewis Grueser John T Wainung Rocksprings Better Health Club Francis Folmer Florence Burnsides Margaret Smith Marcella Snowden William Caeser Helen Wilbur Bailey Eugene Collins

Reed's Grove Reunion Brings Local Families Together

GLOUSTER The Jones Phillips reunion was held at Reed's Grove near Bishopville on Sunday September 1. A basket dinner was served at noon. Attendees included numerous Jones and Phillips relatives and pals such as Herman Jones Pearley Jones Dorothy Allene Larry Harla Alae Kasier Roger Stanley Minte Mae Dennison Ted Lee Stan ley Harold Rice Fred Phillips Ethel Updike Shannon Roberts Willard Mason Joan Triplett Floyd Triplett McClelland Jesse Roberts Charles Newcor Sp Allison Jones Judith Ann Grace Ann Keirns Ernest T Jones Richard Wolfe bolly and many others. The group plans next year’s gathering for the Sunday before Labor Day.

Ted and Lee John Stanley Don Stanlay Alfis Russell Moargan Pat Morgan Harold Rice Fred Phillips Ethel Updike Shannon Roberts Willard Mason Joan Roy Triplett Floyd Triplett McClelland Jesse Roberts Charles Newcor Allison Jones Daryl Jones Judith Ann Grace Ann Keirns Ernest T. Jones Richard A. I Leonard Wolfe Bolly

Grange Holds Annual Inspection in Mountsville

GLOUSTER H E Jones and C L Eddy attended the Homers Township Grange annual inspection at Mountsville on Wednesday. Inspecting officers were C Schofield of Chesterhill and Mrs Schofield who checked the lodge affairs and home economics department. The group plans to boost member interest and attract new applicants, with the next meeting set for the second Wednesday in October.

Glouster H. E. Jones C. L. Eddy Homers Township Mountsville C. Schofield Chesterhill

Phillips Brothers Readmitted After Tonsil Surgery

Billy Joe and David Phillips, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Phillips, were readmitted to the hospital after hemorrhages following tonsil removal on Wednesday. Their condition was reported as improving until the bleeding occurred Monday.

Glouster Billy Joe David Philips Mrs Loren Phil Ids

Garden Club to Meet Thursday at Mrs Pico’s Home

The Garden Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 in Mrs gare M. Pico’s home for a special session. An officer says a special program will be held and important business transacted.

Glouster Garden Club Gare M. Pico

Miss Florence Andrews and Mrs. Jane Donaldson Return to Columbus

Miss Florence Andrews and Mrs. Jane Donaldson returned to Columbus Monday after visiting Glouster from Saturday to Monday. Donaldson will live with Mrs. L R Andrews in Columbus this winter. Miss Andrews is a social worker serving needy children.

Glouster Florence Andrews Jane Donaldson Columbus Kirs Donaldson L. R. Andrews Miss Andrews

Mrs Williamson Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mrs Williamson entertained Sunday at her Athens home with family members including her daughter Joann and son George Jr. Also present were Mrs Williamson's brother and brother in law and sister C L Bradfield and Dr and Mrs N Sanders with sons Bob and Bill of Millfield.

Chauncey Gladys Williamson Joann George, Jr Athens

Visits Daugher oah S Harvey Chauncey Guests of Blicks

Chauncey residents Frances Harvey and S Harvey visited their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Blick in Lancaster. The Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 7 3 p m at the parish house with a potluck supper announced.

Chauncey Oah S. Harvey Harry Blick Frances Harvey) Lancaster Church of Christ, Local Parich House

Union Schedules Saturday Meeting

John King Jr secretary of Local Union No 618 says the regular monthly meeting will be held in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday at 1 p m. Routine business will be transacted.

Glouster John King, Jr Odd Fellows

Noble Grands Hold Meeting at Mrs Zimmer Home

Glouster area notice reports Noble Grands Club meeting hosted by Mrs Lomse Zimmer with co host Mrs Li Carter. Nine members answered call as reading Today's Reunions was shared and a mystery package presented to Mrs Nelle Jones.

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Hospital Return

The column lists numerous social visits across Athens Zaleski Trimble Columbus and other towns. Steven Forgoress Jr returned home August 30 from Sheltering Arms Hospital after an appendectomy. Labor Day guests included Dave Morgan of Akron and Arch Sweeney family plus Aileen Saulters and mother. A crime cost estimate cites 175 million dollars annually in the U S due to habitual heavy drinking.

Thomas Gibson Athens Lalla Danford M. M. Bryson Florence Andrews Columbus Henry Williams Paul McAllister Bryant Skipper Williams’ Sinter May Potter Zaleski Steven Forgoress Steve Sr Trimble Jim Horn Corning Robert Kitchen New Lexington Edgar Brown Dennis Nile Ruth Brown Tom Brown Emmett Wright Ruth Ann Ringgold Paul Harrison Ernestine Harrison Steven Forgoress, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital Dave Morgan Akron Arch Sweeney Aileen Saulters Charles Saulters

Homecoming Committee Praises Local Florists at Wedding

Old Sertlers Homecoming Committee expressed appreciation to Mr and Mrs C E Haskins florists of Trimble for flowers at the Labor Day wedding. William Jansen Jr Cumberland was cited for microphone help during the homecoming in Harry Simmons absence. Jansen is a former Jacksonville resident.

Jacksonville Old Sertlers C. E. Haskins Trimble William Jansen, Jr. Cumbereland Harry Simmons Jansen

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