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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

6

Philodorian Lodge 157 Holds Centennial Masonry Observance

Nelsonville ceremony marks Philodorian Lodge centennial with 220 registered including 122 members and 98 visitors from across Ohio. Ray mond A Younger Ohio Grand Lodge master headlined with other dignitaries. a past grand master received a 50‑year medal as the gavel and souvenirs highlighted the night.

Nelsonville Philodorian Lodge No. 157 Raymond A. Younger Celina Ohio Grand Lodge Leonard Powell Philadorian Lodge Thomas Gibson Athens Knights Templar of Ohio Wood Bowen Logan Edward C. Morgenstern Marietta Grand Council Oyal Rolland Bright Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Grand Lodge of Younger Stanley Mechem

Nelsonville Band Appears For Fall Football Opener

The Nelsonville High School Band made its first official fall appearance at the opening football schedule. The roster lists flutes to sousaphone players and officers, band council, drum major, majorettes, and flag bearers with names across sections.

Nelsonville Patty Mender Anita Fick Barbara Porter Donna Levering Wayne Hunley Elinor Call Lelia Davis Kitty France Dean Vaughn Jimmy Reeves Gloria Lewis Lorena Robinette Gary Dean Helen O’nail Jean Hill Martha Newton Shirley Streets Betty Pickett Shirley Windle Diana Crabtree Joe Davis Jack Brown Jim Whyte Jody Shafer Grace Robinette Nancy Smith Ralph Davis Darrel Inman June Tolliver Margaret Hall Bevverly Whyte Neil Hoce Martha Campbell Charles Hayden Charles Newton Mary Johnston Charles Woody Jane Raine Janet Sheets Janie Krieg Bill Cooley Florence Byrd Violet Woody Rosemary Wolf Edwardine Lewis John Wiseman Donna Gabriel Marjorie Dabritz Larry Flowers Jim Cope Wayne Williams Bob Henshaw Rex Maiden Jerry Figgins Danny Linton Ruth Tyo Judy Rosser Carol Foughty Arlene Rosser Donna Kuhn Charlotte Daugherty Nancy Hutchins Marilyn Morris

Livestock Prices Mixed At Cincinnati Sale

U S Department of Agriculture notes salable hogs around 2,000 with openers largely steady and some gains up to 15. Cattle and calves show slow, steady to higher across grades as buyers vary. Sheep and lambs open moderately active with prices mostly steady and top quotes near 24 dollars for selected lambs.

Cincinnati U. S

Cincinnati FGGS postwar consumer grade figures

Cincinnati reports consumer grade figures for U S A large 60 70 percent and U S B large around 57 62 percent with sums 54 61 percent. Extras good quality and current receipts show varied ranges.

Cincinnati 0. S

Poultry Butter and Potatoes Prices Listed in Cincinnati

Prices for poultry vary by type and weight with heavy fowls and roosters listed. Butter prices show prints and butterfat premiums, while potatoes range from 2.60 to 4.50 per unit.

Cincinnati

Lt Max Ervin Rites Arranged for Friday

Nelsonville notices funeral services for Lt. Max Ervin killed in an Alaska aircraft crash on May 26 1944. Rites are Friday at 2 30 p m at his grandmother Mrs Edward Ervin's home 841 Chestnut Street. Rev John Lloyd Evans to officiate and burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Max Ervin Fairbanks Alaska Edward Ervin Chestnut St John Lioyd Evans Greenlawn

Pastor Attends International Churches of Christ Conclave

The Rev J A Long of Nelsonville Christian Church departs for San Francisco to join the international convention of Churches of Christ of the United States and Canada September 25 30 Delegates from states and provinces will gather The World Council of Churches report will be shared A ecumenical Communion Service is set for Sunday afternoon sponsored by the California Council of Churches with speakers G Bromley Oxnam C Oscar Johnson and Dr Paul Poponoe

Nelsonville J. A. Long San Francisco Churches of Christ of United States Canada World Council of Churches Amsterdam Holland California Council of Churches G. Bromley Oxnam Board of Bishops The Methodist Church C. Oscar Johnson Baptist Church Paul Poponoe American Institute of Family Relations

Western Trip Is Pictured At School Program

NELSONVILLE The high school assembly Wednesday morning sponsored by Miss Helen Washburn featured a Western trip photo showing. Roger Wood served as master of ceremonies with Jody Shafer leading the color call and Marilyn Morris and Nancy Hutchins guiding the flag procession. Marilyn Morris led the pledge of allegiance and Edith Adams delivered scripture and prayer. The school band directed by James Gilbert performed March of the Majorettes and I m Forever Blowing Bubbles.

Nelsonville Helen Washburn Roger Wood Jody Shafer Marilyn Morris Nancy Hutchins Edith Adams James Gilbert

Year’s Plans Are Studied By HY Club

NELSONVILLE The Hi-Y Club, reorganized last April by the sophomore boys, held its first fall meeting. About 15 sophomore boys will join as new members soon. Current junior members total 15. Officers elected in May: Clarence Tye president, Dean Circle vice president, Bill Cooley secretary, Charlies Newton treasurer, Larry Thomas chaplain. The group voted to give 50 toward buying a piano for the school. Lowell Cole, assistant coach and faculty member, is the new sponsor.

Nelsonville Clarence Tye Dean Circle S Bill Cooley

Nelsonville Couple Wed at Kimberly Home Ceremony

Carl Woodworth Hook and Ruth Virgene Powell, both of Nelsonville, were married September 18 by Justice of the Peace Floyd Brown at his Kimberly home.

Nelsonville Carl Woodworth Hook Ruth Virgene Powell Floyd Brown Kimberly

Daughter Is Born in Nelsonville to Lyons

Mr and Mrs Cecil Lyon announce the birth of a daughter Diane at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan on September 20. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Lyon Ravenna Ohio and Mr and Mrs Homer Hooper McConnelsville. Great grandmothers are Mrs Rose Lyon and Mrs Retta Hooper of McConnelsville.

Nelsonville Cecil Lyon Diane Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Ralph Lyon Ravenna Ohio Homer Hooper McConnelsville Rose Lyon Retta Hooper

Circle 3 WSCS Meet Friday in Nelsonville

Circle 3 of WSCS led by Stage and Williams will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Lucille Weaver Walnut Street in Nelsonville Alameda District.

Nelsonville WSCS Stage Williams Lucille Weaver Walnut St

EITA Elects Officers At First Meeting

NELSONVILLE The FHA met in the high school home economics room for its first meeting of the year. Officers elected: Georgia Warren president Phyllis Wolfe vice president Helen Anderson secretary Margaret Graham treasurer Janet Sheets historian. Square dancing and refreshments for 22 members and leader Mrs. Williams concluded the event.

Nelsonville FHA Georgia Warren Phyllis Wolfe Helen Anderson Margaret Graham Janet Sheets

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Masons Philodorian Centennial Masonic Grand Lodge of Ohio Jesse A. Hayes Harry Schramm Order of the Eastern Star Elmer Siddle Grand Lodge Roy H. Sayers Gus Smith Chestnut Sr Julius Fischer Holy Land King Solomon’s Temple Lebanon Powell R. H. Sayers Amos Pollock John Keplar Gilbert E. Smith Glenn Allen James G. Knight Arthur Kennedy Saltz Insurance Agency Columbus St Fairmont West Columbus ST Nelsonville, Ohio Austin Ball Kenny Dawn Campbell Tox, Ane Camay Soap Cables Sonville Varkets Cincinnate Livestock California Gem Pharmacy For All Public Square Red & White Spring Valley R.&w Hickman W. Washington Street HY Club Betts the Store of Friendly Service EITA Sharkfo Logan, Ohio Sharff's Ohlinger & Wolfe Food Hers Veal Hes Lake Erie Dry Goods Department Ohlinger & Wolfe Chestnut Street
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