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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1950

Page

8

C and S O E Official to Speak at Holzer Dinner Tuesday

Clark general manager of the Southern district of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. will be toastmaster at the Holzer Hospital Foundation dinner Tuesday evening. He serves on hospital boards and is among several prominent speakers slated for the event at the former tobacco warehouse.

Gallipolis H. c Doe) Clark Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Holzer Hospital Foundation White Cross Hospital Columbus Central Hospital Service Morris A. Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association EF. Bartow Jones West Virginia Henry W Cherrington Hoizer Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees Edwin A. Jones Globe Iron and Steel Co Jackson Harland Martin, Evans Packing Co Stanley Evans Evans Grocery Co Charles E. Holzer Holzer Hospital Charles A. Haney Third and Sycamore

Wood Family Reunion at Waterloo Star Route Home

Brothers sisters and relatives of Mrs. T. E. Wood met at the Waterloo Star Route home for a reunion the first time in nearly 29 years. The day included social time and picture taking with attendees such as W. D. Poling Donna Faine Stephen Mari lyn Poling Herbert Brandstetter Cora Blosser Charlies Courtney and children Terry Bobby Beecher Poling Ronda Raymond Scott John Reese and Stephen Wood.

Gallipolis T. E. Wood Waterloo W. D. Poling Donna Faine Stephen Marilyn Poling Herbert Brandstetter Athens Cora Blosser Charlies Courtney Terry Bobby Carlton Hill Beecher Poling Ronda Bladen Raymond Scott St. Albans W. Va John Reese Stephen Wood

Gallia County Land Transfers Record

S A Griffith et ux transfer 88 acres to Garland and Betty Lanier in Raccoon Gallia County. James L and Maxine Boggs transfer lots to Elma O Dell in Gallipolis. J W Stewart et ux transfer lots to Lloyd Samuel Mayo in Gallipolis. Harvey Calhoun etux transfer lots to Woodrow and Mary Hall in Racoon. Hollis and Myrtle Kuhn transfer lots to Myrtle Welker in Raccoon.

S. A. Griffith Garland Betty Lanier Raccoon James L Maxine Boggs Elma O'Dell Gallipolis J. W. Stewart Lloyd Samuel Mayo Harvey Calhoun Woodrow and Mary Hall Hollis Myrtle Kuhn Myrtle Welker

Friends Honor Wilber Everett Family

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Everett of Peach Ridge plan a new home on the site of their February fire loss. Relatives and friends are invited to a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Everett and their sons Larry and Gary at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Sanders Hooper Ridge on Saturday September 16 with rain date a week later.

Chauncey Wilbur Everett Peach Ridge Everett Larry Gary Bill Sanders Hooper Ridge

Naomi Class Meeting At The Plains Methodist Church

A Naomi Class gathering of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Loretta Henrys home with Mary Shafer in charge Thelma Linscott will lead devotions Refreshments will follow the program.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Loretta Henry Mary Shafer Thelma Linscott

Michigan Family Visits Preston Home

Mr and Mrs Al Preston of Chauncey hosted guests from Michigan including Mrs Preston’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A J Lair and their son and daughter Connie and Allen Lairson of Jackson. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Neal McClain of Vesville and Mrs Emma Collins of Nelsonville.

Chauncey al Preston Main St Preston William Lairson Connie and Allen Jackson Mich Neal McClain Vesville Emma Collins Nelsonville Floyd Linscott the Plains Akron Lingcott Patrick Moore

River traffic at Gallipolis locks and district maritime updates

Locks at Gallipolis report boats passing with names like Marmet Kanawha and Aztec on the Kanawha River. Vessel movements include Sohian Louisians Atlas Weir and others with various rise readings and water levels noted. Personal notices mention Chauncey Floyd Linscott and Barry Barry Wilson visiting Akron and Athens respectively, with family connections highlighted.

Louisians Atlas Weir Cook Avaion Chris Armstrong Solvay Rand Colier Nawha

Acreage Sold At Sheriff Auction In Clay Township

Sheriff George Ehman sold 108 acres of land and buildings in Clay Township at public sale on the courthouse steps to Opal Wise Franklin for 4500 dollars. The partition suit Paul Wise v Opal Wise Franklin established the sale with a minimum price of 4000 dollars.

Gallipolis George Ehman Court House Clay Township Opal Wise Franklin Paul Wise

Production Of Puss In Boots Staged At Washington School

Washington School PTA presents Edwin Strawbridge Productions dance drama Puss in Boots at the school auditorium on Sept. 27. The piece blends music and dance to tell the fairy tale and uses authentic French plates and illustrations for costumes.

Gallipolis Washington School Parent-Teachers Association Edwin Strawbridge Strawbridge America Paris Broadway Metropolitan Opera House Leopold Stokowski Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Tokyo Imperial Theater

Minor Hurts Are Received In Two City Crashes

Gallipolis police reported two minor traffic accidents Sunday. Stanley Earwood 28 of 1630 Eastern Ave was cited for reckless operation after failing to stop at Millcreek Road and Second Ave and hitting a parked car owned by Hillard Adkins 22 of 38 Millcreek Road. A passenger Jimmie Mitchell sustained a skinned lip. In a second collision Glen L Haskins 24 of 133 Third Ave and Thelma Thivener of Route 218 were involved near Second and State.

Gallipolis Stanley FE. Earwood Eastern Ave Hum Jimmie Mitchell Earwood Millcreek Road Second Ave Hillard Adkins Glen L. Haskins Third Ave Thelma Thivener Route 218 Second and State

Mrs Patton Hosts Millfield Bridge Club Members

Mrs Elizabeth Patton hosted the Millfield Thursday Night Bridge Club at her Millfield home. Three tables played with Grace Border high score, Louise Nagle second, Ruth Omen travel, Christine Brown low. Guest players included Christine Brown Chauncey Betty Patton and Maxine West. Next play with Frances Wallace. Dessert served. Members present listed.

Chauncey Elizabeth Patton Millfield Grace Border Louise Nagle Travel Ruth Omen Low Christine Brown Betty Patton Maxine West Athens Frances Wallace Elizabeth Willis Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders Georgia Nagle

Moore-Elder Vows Spoken Saturday

The wedding of Miss Betty Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs James Moore Kirtland formerly of The Plains to Mr Edward Elder took place Saturday morning in the Kirtland Temple of the Latter Day Saints Church. The bride's grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Moore of The Plains attended.

Chauncey Betty Moore James Moore Kirtland the Plains Edward Elder Latter Day Saints Harry Moore

Hospital Notes and Births Highlight Gallipolis Area

Admitted list includes Pearl Scott John Phillips Mrs. Everette Brown Patricia McMillin John Hood Arnold Anderson Dorothy Brown Jace Rose Wiliam French Mrs. Thomas Nelson and others from Gallipolis Point Pleasant Oak Hill Wellston with several births reported. Names include Elmer Fowler James Belville Carl Dummond Mannering Dixon Swick Batten and Elmer Jones among mothers in Gallipolis and surrounding towns.

Tvs Pearl Scott Gallipolis John Phillips Bladen Everette EB. Brown Patricia Louise McMillin John L. Hood Arnold Anerson Rand W.va Thomas Nelson Point Pleasant Robert Harold Harrison Charleston Jace Rosé Wiliam Freanch Jackson Carl Dummond William Mannering William Dixon Kenneth Swick William Batten Elmer Jones

Two Drivers Fined After Weekend Wrecks in Gallia County

Gallia County reports describe two weekend crashes. James D. Rutt, 22, Gallipolis, fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to yield. He collided with Thomas F. Agee, 60, Gallipolis, on Route 141 four miles west of Gallipolis. A second crash involved Charles C. Lane, 47, Cheshire, and Thomas R. Oiler, 29, Rutland. Oiler fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to yield on Route 554 near Chester. An alcohol charge is expected against Orville Sharp, Oak Hill, from Labor Day crash. Nelson Rice died hours later. Hammond Edwards, 23, Fancy Gap, W. Va., fined 25 dollars for overloading.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol James D. Rutt Rutt Thomas F. Agee Charles C. ‘Lane Cheshire Thomas R. Oiler Rutland Chester Orville Sharp Oak Hill Nelson Rice Hammond Edwards Fancy Gap W. Va

First natal day theater party at Kananga drive in theater

Carolyn Payne marks her eleventh birthday with a party at the new Kananga drive in theater. The afternoon featured games gifts hot dogs cookies cakes and ice cream followed by the opening night show with Carolyn and her guests. Mrs Donald Payne hosted, plus a later dinner at the Farmer's Hotel for Mr Lemley. The event used a pink green and white color scheme.

Kananga Drive Carolyn Payne Garfield Ave Mickey Halley Gene Janet Payne Frances Marilyn Edgar Criner Virginia Bennett Janice Fowler Carolyn Donald Payne Anne Williams Homer W. Lemley Farmer's Hotel Lemley

Ehman Family Guests in Charleston

Mr. and Mrs. James T Ehman and several Ehman relatives visited Sunday with Mrs. Laura Ehman Mrs. Carrie Ehman and Mrs. Ruth Ehman in Charleston. Jess Bandy also joined the gathering.

James T. Ehman George Ehman Albert Ehman Jess Bandy Laura Ehman Carrie Ehman Ruth Ehman Charleston

Church Sets Loyalty Month in Glouster

Glouster Church of Christ and Bible school plans a loyalty month in October. Committees will visit church homes to share plans. Bible school aims for a 50 attendance gain over last year and church attendance at 75 percent of members at least once each Sunday. Christian Clinic runs Oct 15 to 27 with speakers from three states and rewards for perfect attendance.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ and Bible School Christian Clinic

Minister Returns From Delaware

Rev. and Mrs. John Devol and daughter Dianna returned home Friday from Delaware where Mr Devol and other Ohio Area Methodist pastors completed a week of examinations for a required course for pastors. Lectures by Methodism leaders accompanied the program. Devol was among those graduated.

Glouster John Devol Dianna Delaware Devol Ohio

Services Conducted For Howard Elliott

Funeral services for Howard Elliott were held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Church of Christ with Rev. Daniel K Teater and Rev. John Pevel presiding. Magic City Lodge IOOF led ceremonies at the home, and McCann Frederick Post American Legion conducted a military service at Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Howard Elliott Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater John Pevel Magic City Lodge IOOF McCann-Frederick Post American Legion Maplewood Cemetery

Alfred Alfred-Rev Visits Ice Cream Social for 4 H Club

The Alfred Boys 4 H club met at Charles Carr home planning an ice cream social at Wayne Swartz place. Twelve members and guests enjoyed ice cream and cake. Haze Warner, recently ill, attended church. Mr and Mrs Charles D Woode and son Clair visited Mr and Mrs J B Hayes. Mrs Robert White and family visited near Keno with William Carr Jr.

Alfred Boyer Ironton Alfred Boys’ 4-H Club Charles Carr Wayne Swartz Haze Warner Charles D. Woode Clair J. B

Earich Family Reunion Held At Millfield

CHAUNCEY The Earich reunion met Sept 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Adolph Earich in Millfield. Ralph Dean was elected president and Mrs Lelia Earich of Duncan Falls Ohio was named secretary treasurer. A noon picnic dinner was served. Attendees included numerous Earich relatives from Athens Duncan Falls McArthur Trimble Jacksonville Mansfield Chauncey Millfield and Canton with visitors from Athens.

Chauncey Earich Adolph Earich Millfield Ralph Dean Lelia Earich Duncan Falls Ohio James Earich Ray Poston Emma Poston Athens Herman Earich L. E. Trainer McArthur M. BE Christman Trimble John McClelland Jacksonville Marion Earich Mansfield William Abdella Sharon Buddy

Picnic Guests At Antles Home In Concord

A Sunday picnic dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs John Antile in Concord. Attendees included families from Columbus Murray City Lynchburg Glouster and nearby areas, among them J W Wemmer Alfred Temple Stupski Stone Antle Sayre and Greenlee representatives.

Chauncey John Antile Concord J. W. Wemmer Paul John George Alfred Temple Betty Lou John Stupski Janet Billy Columbus Joseph Stone Marilyn Billie Murray City Wilbur Antle Helen Phyllis Linda Patty

Glouster Personal Notices Show Local Movements and Visits

Glouster personal notices list residents returning from visits and moving addresses. Mr and Mrs Bob Emrick and son Jeffrey returned to Pittsfield Illinois after a week with Mrs Emrick's mother Dora Emrick. Ernest Smith moves from Trimble Heights to Crooksville where he works. Other visits include Edwards family in Dayton, Harl Pettit in Trimble, and Linscott Kasler reunion at Hooper Ridge church.

Bob Emrick Jeffrey Pittsfield Ill Emrick Dora Emrick Ernest Smith Guy Carey Trimble Heights Crooksville Smith Jack Edwards Dickie Dayton Edwards Frank Cairelli James Walnut Hill Harl E. Pittit Trimble Bart, Pettit J. W. Herrold Frances Clark Edna Kasler Elza Linscott Linscott-Kasler Hooper Ridge Harold Morrison A. O. Hall Patty Ann Marietta Lance Trainer Duncan Falls Glouster Howard Eliott

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Ann Wolfe

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Ann Wolfe, 68, who died Saturday, were conducted at Roberts funeral home. The Rev. Earl Appleman officiated at 2 p.m. yesterday. Interment followed in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Mass was by Joan Myers. Pallbearers were Belford Harbarger, Lester Risch, Leslie Johnson, and Arthur Gasser.

Westminster Cabinet Plans Midweek Planning Session

Westminster Foundation of the First Presbyterian Church cabinet, including Marjorie Krieg Nancy Gano Annette Davis Leola Mock Nancy Shaw and Dorothy Harwood, will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the pastor's study for a planning session.

Logan Westminster Foundation First Presbyterian Church Marjorie Krieg Nancy Gano Annette Davis Leola Mock Nancy Shaw Dorothy Harwood

Baby Contest Added To Bandbooster Plans

Bandboosters sponsor a baby contest for the Aunt Lilly comedy on Sept 19 and 20. Entries are supervised by Mrs. Lewis Gatchel of 25 Fairview Ave and must be in by Tuesday. Contact Mrs. Gatchel for information.

Glouster Aunt Lilly Bandboosters Club Lewis Gatchel Fairview Ave

Portsmouth Visitors From Millfield Stay With Ashworth Family

Postmaster Homer Omen of Millfield and his wife and son Billy spent the weekend in Portsmouth visiting Mrs. John Ashworth, mother of Mrs. Omen.

Portsmouth Chauncey Homer Omen Millfield Omen Billy John Ashworth

Daughters of St. George Glouster Meeting at Embrey Home

The Daughters of St. George will meet at Mrs. William Embrey's home on Embrey Street Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Catholic Ladies Study Club plans to meet in the church hall tonight at 7 30.

ST. George Glouster Daughters of St. George William Embrey Embrey St Catholic Ladies

1950 Fair Is Truly County Wide

County agricultural agent Harold Ruggles outlines the 1950 Hocking County Fair as a broad county effort. The event will showcase livestock grain fruit vegetables autos farm equipment and exhibits from Granges 4 H Scouts YWCA FFA and school art and project displays. The Fair Board of 15 members plans and coordinates this expansive community event with emphasis on participation and organization.

Boy Scouts Girl Scouts YWCA Logan High School FFA

Chrisman to Address Logan Kiwanis Club Meeting

Claude Christman chairman of the city recreation commission will speak before the Logan Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening. Movies on Logan High School football will also be shown by Coach Dwight Diller program chairman.

Logan Claude Christman City Recreation Commission Logan Kiwanis Club Dwight Diller

Logan City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

Logan city council will assemble at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the council chambers according to spokesmen.

Logan

Logan County Fair to Host Local Horse and Mule Pull

At the Hocking County Fair on September 23, a county only horse and mule pulling contest will take place before the grandstand. Weigh-ins occur 8 to 9 am on Mulberry Street with pulls by weight class at 9, 10, and 11 am. Prizes total 30 20 15 10 dollars plus 5 for non winners and an extra 5 for best harness and driving.

Logan Hocking County Joshua Matheny Horse and Mule Association of America Mulberry St The Agricultural Society

65 Magazines Available At Library

Logan reports 65 periodical magazines now accessible at the Logan Hocking County Library, with an average daily circulation of about 35 adult and juvenile issues. Limited hours restrict extended access, back issues kept about two years, and space prevents longer storage. Titles include Time, Life, National Geographic, Reader's Digest, Popular Mechanics, Good Housekeeping, and more. In nearby Logan, weekend traffic was quiet with no auto accidents reported by local police and sheriff offices.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Evalan Hansel Hansel American American Girl American Home American Mercury Antiques Better Homes and Gardens Bit and Spur Business Week Capper’s Farmer Child Life Christian Century Consumer Reports Coronet Cosmopolitan the Farm Quarterly Field and Stream Flower Grower Fortune Glamour Good Housekeeping Harper's Hobbies Holiday Home Movies Homemaker House Beautiful Household Jack and Jill Ladies Home Journal Life McCalls Mademoiselle Modern Screen National Geographic Nature New York Times Organic Gardener Outdoors Parent’s Popular Mechanics Popular Photography Popular Science Poultry Tribune Progressive Farmer Reader's Digest Redbook Saturday Evening Post Saturday Review of Literature Science News Letter Screen Guide Seventeen Skyways Story Parade Time U. S. News Wee Wisdom Woman's Home Companion Hocking County Lancaster Sheriff's Office

Vaughn Collins Resigns As Association Official

Vaughn A. Collins of Friesner Avenue has resigned as executive secretary of the Hocking County Tuberculosis and Health Association effective September 1. He was appointed to the post on September 1, 1949, and said he expects to be called to active Marine duty soon, hoping to aid his successor before leaving for service.

Logan Vaughn A. Collins Friesner Ave Hocking County

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