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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
10
Clifton B. Wolfe, 57, found dead at home on Connett, will have services Saturday at 3 30 p m at the home. Friends may visit anytime. The Rev. Mr. Hicks of Westgate Methodist Church Columbus will conduct, with burial in Connett Cemetery.
ThreeNelsonville teachers from the local school system attended the Ohio Education Association conference at Camp Muskingum September 23 to 25. Mrs. Day M Circle Miss Florence Cook and Miss Blanche Linton were present.
A trap shoot is announced for Sunday at 1 p m on Route 33 at New Floodwood. The outdoor event invites local shooters to participate and shows the community gathering point for sport enthusiasts.
Circle 4 of WSCS met Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Rose Cook and Miss Florence Cook. Mrs. Glen Thomas led the devotional, and Mrs. Mabel Lancaster reviewed a chapter from the mission book Missions in the Grass Roots. Refreshments followed with games and contests.
The MYF and CYF groups from the Methodist and Christian Churches met Sunday evening and held a service at Kontners Hill. Rev J A Long spoke on Things That Young People Can Do, with Mr Lowell Cole leading campfire singing. Attendees included Jane Raine Jane Herbert Elaine Swank Martha Campbell Shirley Streets Charles Wiseman Bill Carter Larry Crothers Johnny Wiseman Bill Wendell Danny Campbell Mr Cole Rev Mr Long and adviser Mrs Sarah E Wiseman.
At a recent meeting the Woman's Auxiliary scheduled a rummage sale for Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, at the Elks Building. The annual Christmas Bazaar and bake sale will be held Saturday, December 3, at the Gas Office.
Group 2 of the Women s Council of the Christian Church will meet Monday at 7 p m at the home of Mrs J A Long 289 Fort Street Mrs Belle Lancaster will lead the devotions.
Mrs. W. T. Cook on extended furlough from Korea will lead the October Circle of Ruth program at First Presbyterian Church. A covered dish dinner precedes devotions by Mrs. Ralph Cox. Hostesses include Mrs. Albert Barber Mrs. Roy H. Sayers Mrs. Leroy Mercer and Miss Carrie Cox.
Methodist women are requested to return table linen tea towels and cooking utensils belonging to the church as all these articles will be needed Monday for use at the blood bank.
Fred Edington traveling from New York to Detroit spent several days here with his mother Mrs Charles Edington and sister Mrs Ed Rosser. Mr and Mrs Roy Washburn of Wooster Ohio are guests of the Washburns, the couple's parents, Mr and Mrs C E Washburn.
Raymond Co. Patton of Valley Lodge 169 became the first in 65 years to win a state Knights of Pythias post. A 75 member gathering at a 6 pm chicken dinner toasted him, with Edward Howe as toastmaster. Patton will move up yearly toward grand chancellor of Ohio in five years.
Nelsonville area churches list services for First Presbyterian Methodist Christian Church of Christ Epiphany Pilgrim Holiness and Carbon Hill Christian with times for worship Sunday school and special events and notices of rallies and meetings with ministers and youth groups noted.
Mrs Dinsmore Boyles Mrs Nina Robinson and Mrs Helen Woode attended an Olive Orange PTA Executive Committee meeting at Tuppers Plains High School on Sept 20. The Orange reported degree work at a recent gathering. Local families welcomed visitors from Marietta and other towns as residents shared news of travels and family visits.
Shareholders approved a plan to reorganize and refinance Aeronca Aircraft Corporation a maker of light airplanes. The plan includes issuing up to $400000 of 5.5 percent prior participating preferred stock with a $100 par value and applying for a $200000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Other loan details were not disclosed.
At a Wednesday assembly in the Nelsonville high school auditorium Elaine Swank was chosen Posture Queen by the ninth grade economics class under Mrs. Doris Williams. Other contestants included Martha Campbell and Patty Donahey among eight. A crown of white flowers and a gift were presented by Edwardine Lervis, with James Cope introducing the judges and plans for a dance after Friday's Nelsonville Gallipolis football game.
Murray City PTA will hold a special meeting Monday at 7 15 p m in the study hall. More than 700 fires occur in homes daily with an average loss of 350 dollars per fire.
Rites for 86 year old Fred Donson who died Wednesday at his Murray City home will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Murray City Methodist Church conducted by Rev J L Morgan. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
Tom Galvin was taken to his home in Dayton from Veterans Hospital after surgery. His condition is satisfactory.
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