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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1948

Page

3

Local News Brief from Glouster and Marietta

Mrs Madge Harry was taken to Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta for surgery this week. Carolyn Sue Harry the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Harry was taken to the same hospital Monday for treatment. Bernard and Gene Rice of Dayton spent the weekend with their mother Mrs Catherine Rice and Dan Mooney.

Glouster Madge Harry Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Carolyn Sue Harry William Harry Bernard Gene Rice Dayton Catherine Rice Dan Mooney

Blacktopping Advances on Spring and Madison Streets

Blacktopping work under John W. Dowler has started. By Thursday evening about 1000 feet of Spring Street and North Madison Street were covered after a grader began leveling on Wednesday. Hills from Spring to Main Street previously washed gravel onto Main Street in rain. officials expect blacktop to hold gravel and reduce dust with additional streets slated for fall if weather stays favorable.

John W. Dowler Spring St Madison St Main St

No Frost Reported as Temperature Drops in Glouster

There was no evidence of frost in Glouster Thursday morning. Most thermometers registered around 40 degrees, with daytime highs reaching 70 before temperatures fell to 52 by 9 30 p m.

Epiphany Episcopal and Nearby Churches Schedule

Nelsonville churches list weekly services with names of pastors and times. Epiphany led by Rol lin S Polk offers morning prayer 9 30 and sermon by Kenneth C Orwiler on the Woman's United Thank Offering. Other congregations include Pilgrim Holiness Methodist Christian First Baptist and First Presbyterian with Sunday School 9 30 and worship 10 30 or 7 30 p.m. Piano youth and midweek services noted.

Rollin S. Polk Kenneth C. Orwiler Raymond Simpson John Call St. Charles St L. A. Griffith Youth Fellowship Devol Christian — Fort and Short J. A. Long First Baptist B. J. Hall First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminster Fellowship

Extension course set at Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville High School will host an extension class this fall for all teachers. The first meeting is Thursday night, Sept. 30, with Dr. F. L. Shoemaker of Ohio University leading the course on Social Foundations of Education.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Kenneth Kinneer F. L. Shoemaker Ohio University

Donley, 75, Dies at Home Near Buchtel

Ernest C. Donley, 75, a retired street car motorman, died Thursday at his home near Buchtel. He had lived in Buchtel six years. Survived by wife Minnie, daughter Mildred Putman of Dayton, three brothers Richard of San Francisco Fred of Detroit James of Columbus, and three sisters Myrtie Coe Carrie Milligan of New Albany Ind and Jessie Coakley. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Stout funeral home. friends may call anytime.

Nelsonville Ernest C. Donley Buchtel Minnie Mildred Putman Dayton Richard San Francisco Fred Detroit James Columbus Myrtie Coe Carrie Milligan New Albany Ind Jessie Coakley Stout Funeral Home

Chestnut Comeback Amid Blight Reported Nearby

James Hubble reports a chestnut tree showing a comeback after a widespread blight. While hunting this week he found a tree with a limb laden with chestnut bars, gathering enough to fill his jacket.

Nelsonville Ohio James Hubble

Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Family News

Capt Paul Matheny of Granite City Illinois spent a week with his parents Mr and Mrs CS Matheny. Numerous relatives across Ohio Indiana Connecticut and Kentucky were noted visiting or hosting at various towns including Hartford Columbus London Waterford Murray City Nelsonville and Massillon with mentions of weddings funerals and weekend gatherings.

Haydenville Paul Matheny Granite City Ill C. S. Matheny Paul Angle Columbus Harvey Angle Charles Patton Dorothy Kedick Hartford, Conn Nelson Skiver Frank Crothers Fort Eustis Lloyd Matheny Hobart Ind Russell James J. H. Ruble Ronald Robinette Laurelville H. E. Rowland London Ohio S. H. Hardgrove Albert Spark Wilburn Waterford Dan Ginther Edgar Ginther Albert Sparks Sylvia McMaster Maud James Blanche Auflick Nelsonville Frank James Murray City Robert Auflick Alvin Angle Massillon Annabelle Lehman

Conservation Constitution Adopted by Nelsonville League

The Fish and Game Conservation League met at the Legion building to adopt a constitution and by laws and pledged to conserve natural resources and protect forests and game. It urged non partisanship, asked for stricter district protection, and proposed hunting rule revisions including rabbit start times and squirrel season shifts. By laws committee members were Everett Woody, W D Mender, Grover Lewis, Wilbur Klinebriel, and Basil Mourne. A fish supper followed.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League Legion Building League State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission Everett Woody W. D. Mender Grover Lewis Wilbur Klinebriel Basil Mourne

Elks Lodge Initiates Four New Members in Nelsonville

Nelsonville BPO Elks Lodge initiated four candidates at a Tuesday evening ceremony led by Exalted Ruler Joe L. Galvin. The event coincided with the annual official visit of Leslie G. Scrimger of Columbus who praised the degree work. Visitors joined from Athens and Columbus, with dinner at 6 30.

Nelsonville Joe L. Galvin Exalted Ruler Nelsonville Lodge BPO Elks Leslie G. Scrimger Columbus

James Merritt Dies at Millfield Five Years Old

Nelsonville James Merritt 51 died at his Millfield home Thursday. He had lived 28 years in Millfield and worked in the mines. Survived by wife Elsie and 10 children, plus a sister. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Millfield Methodist Church with burial Hill Top Cemetery. Call at family home anytime.

Nelsonville James Merritt Millfield Elsie Merritt Madaline Merritt Charles Wilma Olsen Mansfield Ermalie Katharene Washington D.H Carl Audrey Tyler Dale Florence Eutler South Charleston Hill Top Cemetery

Wright Dies at Home in Hollister

Albert B. Wright 75 died at his Hollister home at 4 am. today. He leaves wife Ida five sons Alfred and Leo of Hollister William of Murray City Mathew of Glouster Route 3 and Donald of Logan two daughters Mrs Joseph Martin Columbus and Mrs Frank Pughline Glouster six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery after funeral in Hollister UB Church Sunday at 2 p.m.

Glouster Albert B. Wright Hollister Ida Alfred Leo William Murray City Mathew Donald Logan Joseph Martin Columbus Frank Pughline Hollister UB Greenlawn

Comrade Class Plans Meeting at Ridenours

The Comrade Class of the Methodist Sunday school plans a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ridenour on the evening of September 24. Several local residents are noted visiting and staying with family, including Mrs. Vinnie Kibble and others.

Chester Methodist Sunday School Floyd Ridenour Vinnie Kibble Massillon Maxine Hawk Marlene Donna Wolfe Hildred Ridenour Keith Alma Stout Bashan Roy Christy Parkersburg George Caldwell Tuppers Plains Charles Zehm Charles Baum J. S. Davis Selah McLane

Local Visits and Hospitalization Report

Mr and Mrs Albert Horner and daughter Bonnie visit Ona Dew with Lewis Dew of Newark in Hollister. Kay Laron Aberts attends a birthday at Andy Thompsons. E A Thompson and son Tommy visit Bessie Slater and Reece Thompson in Marion. Thomas Aberts family visits Cash Thompson in McArthur. Oliver White hospitalized in Columbus for a broken leg. Mrs Lena Thompson.

Church News Of Glouster And Surrounding Churches

Local church listings outline service times across multiple denominations. Includes names of pastors such as C M Clouston John Devol Daniel K Teater H H Lafferty Charles W Graham W E Householder and Leona Thompson with service hours for Bible study Sunday school and worship across Trimble Jacksonville Millfield Chauncey Redtown Mt Carmel Bishopville Spencer Ridge and McLeish unions.

Trimble West Side Church Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Young People’s Church Jacksonville H. H. Lafferty Millfield Methodist Mr. Lafferty Chauncey Methodist Union Chauncey-Dover Stadium Charles W. Graham Columbus Trimble Methodist First Baptist A. G. Freeman J. E. Snyder Bishopville Church OF Christ McLeish Union Leona Thompson Spencer Ridge Bible Christian Thompson

Browns celebrate 43rd anniversary in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Fred Brown marked their 43rd wedding anniversary on Sept 19 and hosted a dinner at Braun Street for their children and families. Attending were Paul and Billie Brown with Freddie and Carolyn Elyria Bill Brown Jackie Bell James Kerns Raymond Long and sons Leona and others from Shadyside and Glouster plus a California daughter unable to attend but sending congratulations.

Billy Bobby Akron Jackie Bell Margaret Ann Shelia Larry Shadyside James Kerns Leona Kay Keesty Raymond Long Johnny Glouster Leona California

Nelsonville Methodist Social Notes

The Class 21 of the Nelsonville Methodist Church will meet Monday evening in the church parlors. A potluck meal will be served and members are asked to bring their own table service.

Methodist Church

Local Guests Attend University Freshman Entry

Mr and Mrs Robert Veon and sons from Lorain Ohio visited Mrs Veons relatives Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser over the weekend to enter their son Robert as a freshman at Ohio University Miss Beverly Bonner of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Merle G Nelson of Alma Mich were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs James D Knight St jg Helen Pritchard returned to Washington DC with her mother after a two week car trip through Canada

Robert Veon Robert Lance Lorain Ohio Veon Ed Rosser Ohio University Beverly Bonner Columbus Merle G. Nelson Alma Mich James D. Knight J.g Helen Pritchard Washington, D.C Jack Pritchard Canada

Funeral services held for infant Jerry Lee McGee

Funeral services were held for six months old Jerry Lee McGee son of Mr. and Mrs Earl McGee at the home of Mr and Mrs E K Bryson 7 Earl St Glouster with Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Jerry Lee Earl McGee Athens E. K. Bryson Earl St Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Maplewood Cemetery

Rally Planned at Glouster Methodist Church Oct 3

Glouster Methodist Church plans an all day church and Sunday school rally on October 3 with morning church school and preaching service, a noon dinner in the social rooms, and an afternoon program. Committees include Menu chaired by Mrs Er H Taylor and others for publicity program decorations.

Glouster C. F. Guinther Willis Blower Ted Byers Ethel Bailey Margaret Gamwell Ethel Blower Isabel Vernon J. H. Elias Devol Bob Byers Jeanine Hines Jack Sharlike

Meeting Postponed by York Township Roosevelt Club

The next Roosevelt Club meeting in Nelsonville is moved from this Sunday to Sunday October 3 as announced by secretary Floyd Brown.

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club Floyd Brown

Son Honored On Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson hosted an Sept 18 birthday party for their son Gary Doughty turning eight. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments served by Mrs. Thompson and daughter Triphine, with attendance from Henry Aberts family and friends including Janet Grandy Carolyn Morrison Kay Aberts Paul Dotson Tommy Barrett Damon McManaway Rodger and Jack Hunter.

Trimble Andy Thompson Gary Doughty Triphine Harry Aberts Lester Lee Janet Ida Dell Grandy Carolyn Sue Morrison Kay Aberts Paul Dotson Tommy Barrett Damon McManaway Rodger Jack Hunter

Property sale on Fifth Street in Jacksonville

Wilbur Householder sold the Fifth Street property in Jacksonville to Walter Hobozienski. He and his family will move into the home once the former owner vacates.

Glouster Fifth Street Jacksonville Wilbur Householder Walter Hobozienski

Bake Sale Planned by Jacksonville Methodist WSCS

The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will sponsor a bake sale at the Morrison store starting at noon on Saturday. Proceeds go to church missions and needs. Local residents are invited to attend and donate baked goods.

Glouster WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church Morrison

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