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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1948

Page

5

Nelsonville Eastern Star group hosts dinner in Logan

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of the Order of the Eastern Star held a dinner meeting Wednesday in Logan at Brandt Restaurant with a three course meal. Hostesses included Mrs. C. E. Washburn and Mrs. Walter Lenox. president Mrs. Inez Wilson led a short business session back in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Association of the Order of the Eastern Star C. E. Washburn Walter Lenox Stella Roberts Frank Lowry C. L. Stout Brandt Logan Inez Wilson Washburn Chestnut St

Nomads of Avrudaha Host Sept Meeting

Nomads of Avrudaha gathered Monday evening with hosts Mr and Mrs John Bishop and Mr and Mrs Heryold Dixon. The group announced the next meeting will be September 2.

Nomads Avrudaha John Bishop Heryold Dixon

Langsville Wedding Humorously Hosts Stevens Nups

Mr and Mrs Fremont Stevens Langsville hosted a wedding reception for their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs David N Stevens of Nelsonville. Twenty guests enjoyed a chicken dinner games singing and an ice cream party on the lawn with relatives including Clarence Stevens Robert Smith Franklin Barnett Donald Stevens Clara Stevens Bardett Johnson William Barr et t Danville and Holland Ward with sons Bruce Robert Albert Frank.

Fremont Stevens Langsville David N. Stevens Nelsonville Clarence Stevens Robert Smith Detroit Franklin Barnett Canton Donald Stevens Clara Stevens Bardett Johnson

WSCS Meeting Plans Bazaar and Program

The WSCS of the Methodist Church gathered in the church social rooms Monday with Mrs. John Herrold as vice president opening. Miss Bessie Stephenson played piano as Mrs. Doris Pergrin led devotions and Mrs. Raymond presented a World Council of Churches program.

WSCS Methodist Church John Herrold Bessie Stephenson Doris Pergrin Raymond World Council of Churches Frances Stage Lucille Weaver Arthur Kennedy Ruth Nixon Carl Coakley C. G. Pritchard Circle 3 Stage Williams

Weekend Guests and Travel News from Barberton Area

Auldean Flowers and Betty Par ry visited Mrs. Rose Weigand in Rittman and Pauline Flowers in Barberton over Labor Day. Mrs. Forrest Wright of Barberton spent Wednesday here with friends. Mr and Mrs Mark Levering and Carl Johnson return from a 1000 mile car trip through Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina visiting Blue Ridge Mt Hope Sophia N C and staying with Emery Smith at Mount Hope. Mrs L Smith Yaw returned with them and Pauline Kisor and son Patrick visited her mother Mrs Fred Maloney. Mae Lines of Nelsonville spent a few days with her mother Emma Skiver. Ray Sayers of Huntington W Va has re-enlisted in the Army and will leave Monday for service.

Auldean Flowers Betty Parry Rose Weigand Rittman Pauline Flowers Barberton Forrest Wright Ohio Mark Levering Carl Johnson Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains Mt. Hope Sophia N.C Emery Smith Mount Hope L. (Smith) Yaw Pauline Kisor Patrick Columbus Fred Maloney Mae Lines Nelsonville Emma Skiver Ray Sayers Huntington W.va Lizzie Sayers Roy H. Sayers Ed Kurtzman Lois Joe Kurtzman Eddie Joe Shelby Hocking County A. M. Healy Thomas A. Healy Michael George Healy M.M. Lesher Ogden Utah Co. E. Handley James E. Williams Marilyn Arlene Detroit Williams Gladys Viney Andrew J. Viney Robert E. Viney Labor Day J. M. McDonald Don Withem Mary Jo Robert Lowery Frank Martin Jane Radcliff Albany Victor Norris Barbara Harve McVey New Lexington Sylvia Andrews Athens Fred Hambel Karla Mae Glouster Clyde Sellars Chillicothe Herbert Decker Toledo Frank McCreanor McCreanor Rolland Lloyd Stransbaugh Joe Dayton Earl Oliver Walter Oliver Bobby McLain Martha Flanagan Carl Harrison Edson Haskins Trimble C. E. Haskins Jacksonville Dudley Swindell

Nelsonville Church News October weekend services listed

Nelsonville churches publish their weekly schedule with pastors, morning worship at 10:30, Sunday school at 9:30, and special sermons. Targeted churches include Methodist L A Griffith, First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans, Epiphany Roland S Polk Jr, Christian Fort and Short Streets J A Long, Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson, Nazarene T H Arnott, and First Baptist B J Hall.

L. A. Griffith George W. Wilson Youth Fellowship Church School Board of Education First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminster Fellowship Jesus Son of God Epiphany Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr Christian—Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Raymond Simpson Nazarene Adams St T. H. Arnott NYPS First Baptist B. J. Hall

Emmerson Baby Born in Superior Family Spans

Mr and Mrs Robert Emerson of Superior Wisconsin announce the birth of a daughter on September 5. The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy H Sayers of 188 Washington Street.

Nelsonville Robert Emerson Superior Wis Roy H. Sayers Washington St

Birth announcement Kathy Ann Lower born at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Robert Lower and family announce the birth of a daughter Kathy Ann at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital on September 6. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harley Lower of Coshocton and Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Miltholand of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Robert Lower Mill St Kathy Ann Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Harley Lower Coshocton O. T. Miltholand

Glouster Miners Meet Nelsonville VFW at Memorial Park

The Glouster Miners host the Nelsonville VFW baseball team at Memorial Park Sunday at 2 30 p m. The Miners fell 7 5 to the VFW in Nelsonville last Sunday.

Glouster Nelsonville VFW Memorial Park

Notice of Will Probate hearing for Clinton D Augustine

On August 26 1948 the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio received an instrument purporting to be the Last Will of Clinton D Augustine deceased of Dover Township. An application to admit the will to probate was filed the same day and a hearing is set for September 13 1948 at 10 a.m. The notice is directed to Edna R Davis whose residence is unknown.

Edna R. Davis Clinton D. Augustine Dover Township Athens County Ohio Svete Ro Errell Uty

Strawn Family 38th Reunion Held in Logan at Rachelmacker Park

The Strawn family held its 38th reunion on September 5 at Rachelmacker Park in Logan with a basket dinner at noon. Afternoon contests named winners John Strawn and Gyneth McKnight, with Walter Howdyshell and Clarence Strawn receiving top distance and largest family prizes. Officers elected included Floyd Strawn president and Clarence Strawn vice president.

Nelsonville Strawn Rachelmacker Park Logan John Strawn Gyneth McKnight Walter Howdyshell Junction City Clarence Strawn Bay City Mich Floyd Strawn Clarence Straw Rose Raner Lancaster Bertha Clough Mineral City Ohio Billa Horton Dave Walbridge Russell Lott Freddie Lott Shawnee Dell Douglas Athens Carroll S. Lott Sally Jean Sue Lott Bremen Virgil McKnight Ruth Ann Helen, Gyneth Junior McKnight Carl Coakley Joe T. Matheny Stevie Mary Joe Matheny Dale Burchfield Pearl iStrawn

Waldecks Hold Their Reunion At Logan Park

Nelsonville area residents gathered September 5 at Rachelmacher Park in Logan for the Waldeck family reunion. Attendees included John and Gene Waldeck, Conrad Waldeck, James Trace and many relatives from Glouster, Athens, Hebron, Can­ ton, Nelsonville Route 1, Newark, and other nearby towns.

Waldecks Logan Park Nelsonville Waldeck Rachelmacher Park Logan John Waldeck Gene Conrad Waldeck James Trace Joanne Jack Marvin Janet Wanda Lewis Margaret Covelt Glouster Alfred Miller Clifford Dorene Delores Donald Cecil Miller Forest Miller Dennis Enterprise Floyd Miller Hebron Arvil Miller Catherine Arvel, Jr Fred Miller Jacksonville Arthur Hodgen Billy Judy Ann Chesterhill Marie McLeod Athens Chris Waldeck Walter Anderson East Canton Lawrence Jones James Paul Max and Davies West Terre Haute Dess Loretta Wayne Campbell Gilbert Waldeck Clara Susan Charles Gosnell Newark Ivan Parsons Roger Lee Roselle Osborn Mary Ann Landales Barberton Josephine Smith Veto Ohio

Spanish American Vets Picnic at Athens County Fairgrounds

Athens County Camp 738 United Spanish-American War Veterans will hold its annual basket picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds Sunday. L. R. Kelch adjutant announces a 12 30 p m picnic dinner followed by a program.

Nelsonville Athens County Athens County Fairgrounds L. R. Kelch

Hiram Vess Funeral Service Set Saturday

Nelsonville area obituary for Hiram Vess who died Wednesday at his home near Buchtel. Rev. L A Griffith will conduct services Saturday at 1 p.m. at Stout funeral home. Friends may call anytime. Burial will be in Rush Cemetery near Buchtel.

Nelsonville L. A. Griffith Stout Hiram Vess Buchtel Rush Cemetery

Son Called to Columbus for Illness of Miller Heir

P. N. Miller has been summoned to Columbus due to the serious illness of their son Elgan who was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital on Tuesday.

Nelsonville P. N. Miller Columbus Elgan St. Anthony’s Hospital

Stansberry Brother Undergoes Major Surgery

Mr and Mrs Ira Stansberry learned that Fred Stansberry underwent major surgery Wednesday at Veterans Hospital Dayton and that his condition is serious.

Glouster Ira Stansberry Mr. Stanberry Fred Veterans Hospital Dayton

Big League Trip Planned For Youths

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission and Mayor Oral Daugherty plan a chartered bus trip for 12 players from each of four Junior Twilight League teams to a major league game likely in Cincinnati. A fundraising benefit game will help finance the outing with details to follow.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Oral Daugherty Cincinnati Vern Coakley

E. W. Fisk Reunion Held at Nelsonville Home

A reunion of E. W. Fisk descendants gathered September 5 at Vern Fisk's Nelsonville route 2 residence. Attendees included numerous families from Columbus Athens Detroit and Carbon Hill with names such as Blanche Butterworth Lloyd Chapman Cora Joyce Donna Ford Judy Shafer and Joyce Ann among others. Guests Edna Brooks Bob Sales and Morris Clouston joined the gathering.

Nelsonville E. W. Fisk Vern Fisk Blanche Butterworth Alfred David Eugene J. Hines Lloyd Chapman David Billy Edwin Ford Donna Detroit Mich C. E. Green H. E. Davis G. L. Shafer Larry Marcum Sue Ellen Mikey Thomas West Patty Larry Sherwood Mitchell Sharon Lynn Thomas Joyce Columbus Walter Schenz Judy Charles Nichols Joyce Ann Sammy Sandra Kay Athens Charles Joyce Cora Joyce Carbon Hill Jack Green Terry Joyce Billy Fisk Donald Fisk Edna Brooks Bob Sales Morris Clouston

Flora A Rose 80 Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Flora A Rose 80 of Athens Route 2 died early today at her home. She leaves two brothers Robert La Follette Athens Route 2 and Ben La Follette Nelsonville and a sister Mrs Prindle Athens. Her husband preceded her in death. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Salem Church conducted by Rev Gus Graham. Friends may call at the family home.

Nelsonville Flora A. Rose Athens Robert la Follette Ben la Follette Prindle Salem Church Gus Graham

39 Are Registered Wednesday for Draft

Nelsonville residents registered under the peace time draft act at the American Legion building totaling 39. The breakdown includes 28 local veterans, 1 transient veteran, 5 local non veterans single and 5 married.

Nelsonville American Legion Arthur Newton Ned Newton Walter Tigner F. M. Brooks Will Powell Robbin Gardner

Freedom Train visit noted by Lancaster group at Rising Park

A Labor Day picnic at Rising Park Lancaster was followed by a trip to Columbus to view the Freedom Train. Richard Jones remained in Columbus to begin his second year at Bliss College.

Glouster Ernest Jones Richard A. A. Gessell Carl Wilson Bob Rising Park Lancaster Columbus Bliss College

Pfe. Fisher Rites Sunday At Middleport

The body of Pfe. John Clinton Fisher IT arrives in Pomeroy for transfer to Ewing funeral home. An American Legion escort will accompany him to the Davis grandparents home this evening. Funeral services are set Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Davis home with Rev. W. B. Moore presiding. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Feeney Bennett Post No. 128 will conduct military rites.

Middleport Pfe John Clinton Fisher Clinton Fisher Pomeroy Ewing Funeral Home American Legion W. G. Davis Third Ave Davis Ev. W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Church Riverview Cemetery Feeney Bennett John Barker William Hamm William Mayes Harlan Devol Walter Smith Thomas Durst William Childs Douglas McHaffie Mr. Fisher Middleport High School Ft. Hayes Columbus Ft. McClellan Ala ASTP Fargo N. D Argentan

Glouster Area Guests List From Labor Day Weekend

A long list of local visitors and weekend guests from Columbus Ravenna Detroit Santa Ana Columbus Ogden Utah Ogden and other places stay with Glouster residents. The report notes many family visits and extended stays through the Labor Day weekend in Glouster and nearby towns.

Glouster and Surrounding Churches Schedule

A compact listing of weekly services across Glouster and nearby towns. Denominations include Methodist EUB and Church of Christ. Service times cover Sunday School 9 to 9:30 AM, preaching around 10:30 AM, and evening or midweek programs.

Jacksonville John DeVoll Young Peoples Meeting Alvin A. Green Christian Endeavor Hollister Mr. Green Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Bible School Young People's Church Hugh Sweeney Edwin Carpenter Glouster Baptist Church A. G. Freeman

Improvements Planned For Church Parsonage

Glouster Ohio church board discussed and approved work to remodel the parsonage on Fairlawn Ave The plan includes raising the building excavating for a full basement installing a modern heating plant removing old flues and interior repairs A garage will be added in the basement with a front entrance drive.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Fairlawn Ave

Mrs Elva Palmer and Donna Visit in Gallion on Labor Day

Mrs Elva Palmer and her daughter Donna of Gallion visited Mrs Alice Palmer on Labor Day. The gathering included family chatter and a friendly reunion atmosphere during the holiday.

Trimble Elva Palmer Donna of Gallion Alice Palmer

Mrs Goldie Boudinot Rites Scheduled Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Mae Boudinot, who died at Sheltering Arms Hospital, will be conducted at Millfield Church of Christ Saturday at 2 p m. The Rev. Gilbert Courtney and the Rev. Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Goldie Mae Boudinot Sheltering Arms Hospital Millfield Church

Minister To Address Doddridge Day Gathering

Daniel K. Teater of the Glouster Church of Christ will speak at Doddridge Day in Paden City. He will deliver a Sunday sermon titled The Church of Christ Exclusive and Inclusive and an evening sermon on Evangelism.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ West Virginia Paden City Church of Christ

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