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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

12

Plans for Junior Twilight league trip to Crosley Field

About 48 boys from the Junior Twilight Baseball league will travel to Cincinnati on Sunday to see a National League game at Crosley Field. Vern Coakley, chair of the City Recreation Commission, says funds are being raised by local clubs and individuals, with about $100 netted from a benefit ball held Sunday between the Whitalls of Columbus and the local Eagles. The trip will be by private automobiles.

Nelsonville Cincinnati Crosley Field Vern Coakley City Recreation Commission Whithall's Columbus Eagles

Fair Exhibits Shine At Hocking County Fair

Logan reports the Hocking County Fair closed with strong exhibits. 356 4 H projects plus entries from Granges Future Farmers Girl Scouts and independents highlighted livestock crafts and home arts. Notable winners include Grace Rheinscheld Thelma Flowery and Mrs Walter Derr who earned Best of the Fair for a crochet tablecloth.

Alice Mohler Thelma Flowery Bryant Vanatta Joe Campbell Florence Powers Elmer Risch Walter Derr Ronald Brandon Mark Forsythe St. John's Catholic Church Margaret Primmer Thelma Mowery Kenneth Rheinscheld A. F. Risch Elbert McBroom Jean Taylor Leo Armstrong Sam Gordon Emma Barker E. G. Miller Foy Blosser Minnie M. Tucker John Blosser A. F. Evans Elizabeth Wright Eva Prevost Bernice Disbennett Orla Fickel W. H. Lash H. R. Beery Leo Arm

Business Up from 1947 in Hocking County

County treasurer Ralph W. Moorhead reports higher business in the past week with $4358.70 in sales tax coupons sold, up $1207.50 from $3151.20 a year earlier. Year to date coupons total $147,534.26, an increase of $32,655.27 over the prior year’s $114,878.99.

LOGAN Hocking County Ralph W. Moorhead Moorhead

Junior C of C Dinner Set For Tonight

Logan hosts a Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner at Brandt's Hotel banquet room at 6 30 p m today. Joe Schrader president says a business session will follow.

Logan Junior Chamber of Commerce Brandt Joe Schrader

Dillon to Attend Milwaukee County and District Superintendents Conference

Samuel H. Dillon superintendent of the Ohio County School System and president of the Ohio County Superintendents Association left for Milwaukee Wisconsin to attend the third annual conference of the Milwaukee Conference of County and District Superintendents representing Ohio.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon Hocking County Ohio County Superintendents’ Association Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Conference of Dillon Ohio

Anniversary Celebrated at Cooley Cottage

A birthday anniversary was celebrated Sunday at the Cooley cottage for four family members including Jesse Cooley Logan C J Clifford Mrs Robert Wood and Clarice Clifford. Attending were Mr and Mrs J M Cooley Logan Mr and Mrs Stanley Simms and daughter Mary Jane and sons William Jack and Jay Jim Thomas and Mr and Mrs Robert Wood all of Gallipolis J P Bradbury and son Keith and daughter Alie of Ryger Mr and Mrs C J Clifford and daughters Mary Ann and Clarice of Pomeroy.

Cooley Cottage Jesse Cooley Logan C. J. Clifford Robert Wood Clarice Clifford J. M. Cooley Stanley Simms Mary Jane William Jack Jay Jim Thomas Gallipolis J. P. Bradbury Keith Alie Ryger Mary Ann Clarice Pomeroy

Manager Blosser Attends Special School in Columbus

Carl E. Blosser, local manager of the Division of Aid for the Aged, travels to Columbus this week for a special school for newly appointed managers.

Logan Carl E. Blosser Division of Aid For the Aged Columbus

LU Club to Sponsor Radio Show at Union Furnace Gym

Logan The U Club at Union Furnace High School will sponsor a Thursday evening radio show in the Union Furnace gymnasium. Coach Frank Zirbel said the program features Al Rogers and his Rocky Mountain Boys with Betty Pearl from WSAZ Huntington. Proceeds will fund athletic equipment for the school.

Logan Union Furnace Frank Zirbel al Rogers Rocky Mountain Boys Betty Pearl WSAZ Huntington Zirbel

Ohio Northern Club Reunion Marks 50th Anniversary Plan

Surviving members of a campus club formed nearly five decades ago at Ohio Northern University reunited in Wilkesville. The group biked 65 miles from Ada to Mt. Gilead, maintaining contact through a letter circle. Attendees included Bessie Wells, Jennie Richmond, Laura Young, T. B. Mateer, and H. H. Negley, with two founders deceased. Grace Akins hosted and plans a 50th anniversary celebration next year.

Wilkesville Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio Mt. Gilead Besset Goddard Bessie Wells Jennie Schamp Jennie Richmond Dayton Laura Young Bellefontaine T. B. Mateer J. P. Mateer

Local women head to Columbus for K of P convention

Mrs. Jesse Cooley and Mrs. Henry Glass, representatives of the local group, left Monday from 293 Warner Ave. and 438 Zanesville Ave. to attend a three day Knights of Pythias convention in Columbus.

Logan Jesse Cooley Warner Ave Henry Glass Zanesville Ave Columbus

Laurel Cliff Social Visits Across Counties

Local residents from Laurel Cliff and nearby towns visit relatives and friends in West Virginia and nearby communities including West Virginia trips by Mr. and Mrs. James Hilt Mrs. George Howell and Bruce Rife and others. Laurence Homer Smith reports a knee injury after his car skidded on a wet road near Children’s Home Hill.

Laurel Cliff Frank Hilt William Hilt Billy James Hilt Wilkesville George Howell George Wright George Renshaw Bruce Rife Murl Harris West Virginia Robert Bowen Denver Carmon Peach Fork Charles Hoffner, Jr Pomeroy

Berean Bible Class to Meet at Church of Christ

The Berean Bible Class will gather Thursday in the social rooms of the Church of Christ with a potluck meal.

Glouster Berean Bible Church of Christ

Orpah Class Meets at Mrs Blower Home in Glouster

The Orpah Class will convene at Mrs Ethel Blower’s home on Braun Street at 7 30 p m Thursday for a special meeting.

Glouster Ethel Blower Braun St

Clerks Union Meets in Mayor's Office Tuesday

A meeting of the local Clerks Union will be held in the mayor's office Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Glouster

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report September Slaughter Figures

U S Department of Agriculture notes salable hogs at 1500 with steady early demand and mixed weights from 140 to over 350 pounds. Barrows and gilts 29.25 with select lots at 29.75, sows to 26, and smaller odd lots around 26. Cattle and calves total 600 and 250 with steady to slightly firmer early sales on light yearlings. beef cattle scarce, vealers 32.00 to 35.50, common cattle 15.00 to 20.00, bulls to 23.50. Sheep 600 with slow trading. lambs 25.50 and midgrade sheep 22.00 to 24.50, bucks 22.00 to 25.00.

Cincinnati U. S

Consumer grades and government grades reported

Cincinnati reports U S A large 60 704 medium 54 60 percent small 44 4644 B large 59 66 percent wholesale grades Ertras large 59 654 government graded 69 percent current receipts good quality 46 55 small 35 40

Cincinnati Ertras

Poultry Butter and Potatoes Prices Reported in Cincinnati

Poultry classes list weighted prices for heavy fowls and fryers, leg horns and light birds, and old roosters with ranges from 20 to 42 cents. Butter wholesale prices per pound range around 65 to 66 cents with butterfat premiums at 60 and regular 57. Potatoes fetch 2.72 to 4.00 per (unit) according to the Cincinnati market report dated September 28.

Cincinnati

Club Holds First Meeting of the Year

GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club held its first meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Wolf on Sept 20. New president Mrs. Eugene Jones led the session and Mrs. Richard Guinther outlined the year’s program before refreshments were served to numerous members.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Kenneth Wolf Eugene Jones Richard Guinther

Bryson Couple to Inspect Veterans Hospitals Across States

Mr and Mrs John Bryson of Columbus left Glouster Sunday to visit Toledo Detroit and Battle Creek as they tour Veterans Hospitals for the Veterans Administration. Their daughters Jean and Jane will stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Dyer and Mr and Mrs E K Bryson for the week.

Glouster John Bryson Columbus Toledo Detroit Battle Creek

Glouster Social Notes Packed With Visiting Friends

Glouster residents list guests and callers from Bisbee Detroit Columbus Akron and Jacksonvile. Family visits include Mr and Mrs Bob Henry from Arizona and Ralph Henry and daughter Carol Ann from Detroit. Attendees also include Mr and Mrs Emmett Campbell of Los Angeles and Mrs Dora Emrick from Lawrence North Carolina?

Glouster John Henry Bob Henry Bisbee Ariz Ralph, Henry Carol Ann Detroit George McGarvey Dianne Jim Deeters Jimmy Mike Arizona Columbus Evan Morgan Jr Evan 111 Emmett Campbell Los Angeles C. F. Hyde Campbell George Campbell Dora Emrick Lawrence Robert Emrick Paul Meade Millard Munden Ruth Ann Thompson Twila Williams C. F. Guinther Richard Guinther Bill Stephenson Akron Thomas Cox Paul Bingman Marion C. A. Bingman O. V. Yaw Evelyn Roy H. C. Rutter Spence Norma Jean Zelman Keiser J. V. Yaw John Altman Jacksonville

Visitors Comfort Mrs. Barry in Marietta Hospital

Mrs. Ed Harry Mrs. Ed Kurtzman and Mrs. Pearl Loomis spent Saturday in Marietta visiting Mrs. Ed Barry who is con valescing in the Osteopathic Hospital following a major operation.

Glouster Ed Harry Ed Kurtzman Pearl Loomis Marietta Ed Barry Osteopathic Hospital

Younts Announce Timothy Michael Birth in Gloucester

Mr and Mrs Walter Yount announce the birth of a son Timothy Michael born Thursday September 23 weighing nine pounds Grandparents are Mrs Elizabeth Smith Gloucester and Mr George Yount Hollister

Glouster Walter Yount Timothy Michael Elizabeth Smith George Yount Hollister

Degree to Be Conferred at Glouster Lodge Meeting

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m Fellow craft degree to be conferred on lone candidate.

Glouster Glouster Lodge F&am

McDonald Hosts 500 Club At Front Street Home

Mrs O A McDonald welcomed the 500 Club at her Front Street home in Glouster. First prize went to Mrs Evan Morgan, second to Mrs Jessie Hill, and third to Mrs Earl Morris. After play, dessert was served to a group including Mrs T A Noon and others.

Glouster O. A. McDonald 500 Front St Evan Morgan Jessie Hill Earl Morris T. A. Noon Ed Ley Vern Lamborn Thomas Vaughn

Campaign To Open At Glouster Church

The Glouster Church of Christ opens Sunday at 7 30 p m with Family Night and recognizes the largest family present. Friday is Birthday Night with cakes for oldest and youngest members. Oct 10 marks United Nations night featuring the Healing of Nations pageant.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ United Nations Healing of Nations

Berean Class to Host Meeting and Supper at Church

The Berean Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster will hold a meeting and potluck supper at the church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Elsie Galloway a president asks that all members bring guests. Plans for Berean Night on Oct 13 will be discussed.

Glouster Church of Christ Elsie Galloway

Son Is Born in Glouster

Mrs. C. E. Turner visits Cleveland as guest of son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John A. Turkopp Jr. Their son Richard Charles Turkopp born September 24. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Turner of Glouster and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Turkopp Sr. of Cleveland. Great grandfather is Bert Bingman near Glouster.

Glouster C. E. Turner Cleveland John A. Turkopp

Son Attending School GLOUSTER

Pfc. Phil E. Miner son of Mrs. Florence Brown of Columbus enlisted in the Army Air Force a year ago and has completed training in an aircraft and engine mechanic school at Biloxi Mississippi He is now attending an electric specialist school at Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul Illinois.

Glouster Phil E. Miner Florence Brown Columbus Army Air Force Biloxi Miss Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul Ill

Pythian Sisters Meeting This Wednesday at K of P Hall

The Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in K of P Hall. A social hour follows the temple gathering and a potluck lunch will be served.

Sunday Guests at Stump Home Reach Out of Town Family

Guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Stump included Mr and Mrs William Brumfield of Columbus former Mildred Stump. Gladys Holley also visited.

Carbondale Charles Stump William Brumfield Columbus Brumfield Mildred Stump Gladys Holley

Nu Glo Night Game Adds Darkness Twist to Football

Nelsonville hosts a new frightful football novelty called Nu Glo at the high school field Thursday at 8 p m. prelim by the Nelsonville Reserves. Boosters Club funds go toward building a new roof over the concession booth.

Nelsonville Boosters’ Club Sam Jenkins

Glouster Men Guests of Middleport Church Fellowship

Glouster men of the Glouster Church of Christ were guests of the Middleport Church of Christ Men's Fellowship Monday evening. Daniel K. Teater, Glouster minister, spoke on The Price of Discipleship with C. E. Shepard, Middleport minister, presiding.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Middleport Church of Christ Men's Fellowship Daniel K. Teater C. E. Shepard Middleport Church

Duke Freshman Theodore H Thomas Enrolls After Orientation

Nelsonville report Theodore H Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Glen D Thomas 161 Mill Street completed Freshman Week at Duke University Durham NC and enrolled in the Freshman Class.

Nelsonville Theodore H Thomas Glen D. Thomas Mill St Duke University Durham N. C

Becomes Senior Nurse in Gary Methodists School

Miss Blanche Elizabeth Brooker daughter of Howard Brooker has received a black band indicating that she is a senior student nurse in the Gary Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Gary Ind.

Murray City Blanche Elizabeth Brooker Howard Brooker Gary Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Gary Ind

Bake Sale Planned by Rosary and Altar Society

Nelsonville church group the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Andrews Church plans a bake sale Saturday at 9 a m in the gas company office.

Nelsonville Rosary and Altar Society St. Andrews Tappan

Loyal Daughters Class Plans Friday Meeting at Church

The Loyal Daughters Class will convene Friday at 6 p.m. in the Church of Christ social rooms for a covered dish dinner. Members should bring sandwiches or a covered dish. Desserts and coffee will be provided by hostesses.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Marriage of Roberta Ann Hardy to Edwin J Forquer

Mrs. Robert Hardy and Olive Gilbert announce the marriage of Roberta Ann Hardy to Edwin J. Forquer at Saint Rose Church on Sept 18 at 9 am. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Father Donovan. The couple's reception followed at the Forquer home in New Lexington with family guests.

Nelsonville Robert Hardy Olive Gilbert Carbon Hill Roberta Ann Edwin J. Forquer Mark Forquer New Lexington Saint Rose Church Father Donovan Father Noon Chicago Ill Kenneth Robb Carl Fox Park Hotel

Mrs Maffett to Speak at Nelsonville Church Meeting

Mrs Joe Maffett of Athens will speak at the Christian Church in Nelsonville Thursday at 7 30 p m The talk, titled The Women s Council, is planned for women of the Church and Church School.

Nelsonville Joe Maffett Athens Christian Church Women's Council

Mrs. Raine Sent Home from Hocking Valley Hospital

Mrs. Raymond Raine has been removed from Hocking Valley Hospital Logan to her Fort Street home. She is recovering from major surgery performed two weeks ago.

Nelsonville Raymond Raine Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Fort St

License Sale Even Despite Late Start

Nelsonville reports that the license office started a week later than last year yet issued about the same number of licenses to date. Ed C. Evans deputy registrar notes old licenses expire Sept 30 and the 1949 permits are valid until Sept 30 next year.

Nelsonville Ed C. Evans

Local Catholic Congress Draws Region Clergy to Columbus

Mrs. Jessie Baker attended the first regional congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in Columbus with about 2,000 priests and laity. Six bishops joined by invitation of Bishop Michael J. Ready, with Most Rev. John King Massie presiding at Sunday’s laity session.

Nelsonville Jessie Baker Columbus Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Michael J. Ready John King Massie Steubenville

Birth Announcement for Richard Harley Kimble

Henry Kimble announces the birth of a son Richard Harley Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Nelsonville and Mrs. Earl Barber Buffalo NY.

Nelsonville Henry Kimble Richard Harley Hocking Valle Hospital Logan John Hughes Earl Barber Buffalo N. Y

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