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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1953

Page

2

Sheldon Powell To Head City Recreation Program

Sheldon Powell was elected president of the City Recreation Commission for the ensuing year at a re organization meeting called by Mayor Paul Galvin at City Hall. The panel set May 1 as the closing date for applications for open positions and kept salary levels from last year for manager, assistant, lifeguard, and three attendants. The group plans a Memorial Day pool opening and reported improved conditions around the pool facilities.

Nelsonville Sheldon Powell City Recreation Commission Paul Galvin City Hall Bessie Ball Leonard Powell Gilbert Smith Bert Tolliver Ball Smith Tolliver Commission Safety Service Raymond Smith

Nelsonville Young Matrons Plan Easter Bazaar Decor

The Young Matrons Group of the Christian Woman's Fellowship will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Harold Koker's home. Mrs. Garnet Withem will lead the devotional. Members should bring materials to decorate eggs for the April 4 bazaar.

Christian Woman's Fellowship of the Christian Church Harold Koker Garnet Withem

Degree team to exemplify third and fourth degrees at York Grange

The Trimble Grange degree team will exemplify the third degree for a class of candidates at York Grange 2436 on Friday at 8 p m. The fourth degree will also be conferred at this meeting. Deputy Master Harry Henry Amesville will be present for inspection. York members will provide sandwiches and coffee and all members are urged to attend.

Trimble Grange Hall of York Grange Ork Harry Henry Amesville York

VFW Auxiliary Plans Anniversary Dinner in Logan

Members of the Auxiliary Unit of Nelsonville Post 5467 VFW will meet at the Post Home at 6 p.m. for an anniversary dinner at Flosser's Restaurant in Logan today.

Nelsonville Post 5467 VFW Flosser Logan Post

Bell-ans Heartburn Relief Ad

A vintage advertisement claims Bell-ans tablets offer fast relief for heartburn and indigestion. The copy promises a 25 cent price and a money back refund if not satisfied, inviting readers to bend an empty carton to Bell-ans in Orangeburg New York.

Orangeburg N. Y

Destroys Brick Home on Route 33 Near Nelsonville

A four room brick residence on Route 33 west of Nelsonville was nearly destroyed by fire Tuesday noon. Fire Chief Clarence Hall reported occupants D W Marks and family were away when flames erupted. Cause not yet determined. The department later fought a hillside fire on Adams Street.

Nelsonville Route 33 Clarence Hall D. W. Marks Adama St

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits And Dismissals

Wham Mr and Mrs Ralph Felder Shawnee welcome a daughter. Admitted Emmett Sharp Trimble Daniel Davis Logan Route 3 Mrs Ralph Farrar Logan Route Marilyn Sariborn Murray City Cecil Annie Millfield Route 1 Mrs RK FP Snowden Glouster. Dismissed William Keplar Nelsonville Charlies Pritts Nelsonville Mrs Dora Moler New Straits ville Route 1 Mrs Anna Perry Athens Route Mrs Quince Milliron Nelson ville Mrs Lawrence Price Glouster.

Ralph Felder Shawnee Emmett Sharp Trimble Daniel Davis Logan Ralph Farrar Marilyn Sariborn Murray City Cecil Annie Millfield RK. FP. Snowden Glouster William Keplar Nelsonville Charlies Pritts Dora Moler New Straitsville Anna Perry Athens Quince Milliron Thomas McCoy Lawrence Price

Scouts on Bike Trip Work on Cycling Merit Badge

Scouts Robert Kiley Robert Chapman and Richard Long from Troop 66 bicycle hiked to Athens and back last Saturday. They began work on the Cycling Merit Badge requiring bicycle repairs knowledge of traffic laws six 25 mile hikes in three months and one 50 mile trip.

Nelsonville Robert Kiley Robert Chapman Richard Long Athens Troop

Christ Church Members to Join Gallipolis for Supper and Communion

Church members from Christ Church Episcopal, currently rectorless, will travel to Gallipolis Thursday to join St. Peters Episcopal for a potluck supper at 6 30 p m in the parish house and a communion service in the church at 7 00 p m.

Point Pleasant Christ Church Episcopal Gallipolis St. Peters Episcopal Church At & Pn

Birthmarks and myths about their origin explained by doctors

Dr Edwin P. Jordan dispels superstitions about birthmarks noting no scientific link to maternal events. He describes common types such as moles, strawberry marks, port wine stains, and spider nevi, and outlines treatment options while advising professional guidance and potential natural fading with age.

Edwin P. Jordan

Knights of Pythians Plan Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Knights of Pything plan 7:40 p m lodge hall gathering led by secretary C Rey Tomlinson. Agenda includes park site ideas traffic safety and membership activities urged attendance by chancellor commander William.

Nelsonville Knights of Pything C. Rey ‘Tomlinson William

Deacons Meet Tonight at First Presbyterian Nelsonville

Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church will gather tonight at 8 15 after the church service. Pastor Rev J L Evans announced the meeting.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church J. L. Evans

Virgil Brown Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court

Virgil Brown faced charges for disturbing the peace and pleaded guilty at the Nelsonville mayor's court. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Paul Galvin on Tuesday.

Nelsonville Virgil Brown Paul Galvin

Flowers for Easter services planned by Nelsonville group

Persons plan to contribute flowers for Easter services at the Christian Church. Dick Gulley Sunday school superintendent asks them to deliver to the church by Saturday noon.

Nelsonville Christian Church Dick Gulley

Two Students Accepted by National Honor Society

Nelsonville high school announces Jo Ann Mahlin and Martha Newton Parsons as new members of the Nelsonville chapter of the National Honor Society. The ceremony featured welcome remarks, a roll call, and awards briefed by Principal J. K. Kinneer and Daughters of the American Revolution pin presentation to Parsons.

National Honor Society Nelsonville Jo Ann Mahlin Martha Newton Parsons Edith Foster Nancy Krieg Mia James Elliott Nora Jo Hall Jennie Mae Davis Helen Wilson Martha Betts J. K. Kinneer Er Wolf Martha Parsons Daughters of the American Revolution S‘ripture Bob Henshaw

OU Wesley Players Present The Terrible Meek Tonight

The Wesley Players of Ohio University perform The Terrible Meek by Charles Rann Kennedy at First Methodist Church tonight at 7 30 p m. The cast includes Elaine Quillen Bruce Roach and John Haeberie. The group tours Holy Week services to several area churches.

Nelsonville Charles Rann Kennedy Wesley Players Ohio University First Methodist Church Elaine Quillen Ashville Bruce Roach Athens John Haeberie College of Arts and Sciences Proctorville Ohio Frazersburg Rushville Crooksville Bainbridge

Explorer Crew Troop 66 Plans Evening Meeting

NELSONVILLE the Explor er Crew of Troop 66 meets today at 7 30 p m in the K of P Building troop rooms Keith Butt crew chief announces all Explorers must attend Each member will give a five minute talk Uniforms should be worn Warren H detone Explorer Advisor A monthly Scout Board of Review will be held Monday at 5 pm at Troop 66 headquarters Review Chairman William Mingus will preside Scouts from all troops may appear if their test cards are cleared with the Koo taga Council office

Nelsonville Troop 66 Keith Butt Warren H. Detone Scout Board of Review William Mingus Kootaga Council

Ladies Friendship Circle Holds Meeting in West Columbia

The Ladies Friendship Circle met at Mrs. Lucy Trew's home with prizes awarded. Guests included Mrs. Etta Young, Helen Eli as, Helen Roush, Veneda Carr, Sline Carpenter, Jane Johnson, Peachie Elias, Doris Eads, Margie Johnson, Mrs. Bob Nobels, Linda Eads, Jack Coley, George Trew, and Edgar Arnett. Visits from Mason residents and relatives followed, and last rites were held for Every Booth at EFUB church.

West Columbia Ladies Friendship Circle Lucy Trew Trew Peggie Arnott Etta Young Helen Elias Helen Roush Veneda Carr Sline Carpenter Jane Johnson Peachie Elias Doris Eads Margie Johnson Bob Nobels Linda Eads Jack Coley George Trew Edgar Arnett Jimmie Hughes Mason Ben Roush James Lee Lee Grace van Meter Jimmie Lee Hay Roush Charles Neville EFUB Ralpher

Death claims Mrs. Mary Krebs Shinn of Point Pleasant

Mrs. Mary Krebs Shinn died at 2102 N Main St after a week long illness. Born October 28, 1862 in Mason County, she was the widow of the late State Senator J. Shinn and longtime Point Pleasant resident. Funeral at Heights EUB Church Thursday at 2:50 p.m. Burial in Lane Oak Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:30 p.m. today.

Point Pleasant Mary Krebs Shinn N. Main St J. ©. Shinn Mason County Charles Krebs Sarah Stewart Krebs Jackson County Evangelical United Brethren Church Roy Kincaide Gay Caste Adam Krebs Clara B. Wolfe Dorset Valentine Krebs Wellsville the Heights Eub Church Harry Eckels F. H. Capehart Lane Oak Cemetery

Rogers Host Family Dinner for Returning Soldier

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rogers of Glouster with daughter Donna of Columbus were dinner guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones and son Richard and Mrs. A. A. Gessell. The gathering honored Richard Jones who recently returned from army service in Germany.

Practice Run by Glouster Firemen Ordered by Chief

Firemen conducted a 6 p.m. practice drill on Thursday as ordered by Fire Chief Forrest Campbell. The runs will occur at irregular intervals to keep the department prepared for real fires.

Glouster Forrest Campbell

Soldier Visits Parents From Camp Breckenridge Leave

Pvt. Gilbert Simonton, son of Mr and Mrs Don Simonton of 69 Adams St, completed basic training at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky and is spending a 12 day leave with his parents before reporting for adult training in Monterey California.

Nelsonville Gilbert Simonton Don Simonton Adams St Camp Breckenridge Monterey Calif Calif

Fellowship Collects Truckload of Paper

The Youth Fellowship of Glouster Methodist Church gathered a full truckload of newspapers and magazines in a scrap drive Saturday. The drive filled the truck before the town was fully canvassed, and the completion date was postponed to allow further collection. A new date for continuing the drive will be announced.

Glouster

Palm Sunday Observed at First Baptist Church

Palm Sunday services at First Baptist Church featured Mrs. Pearl Newman as master of ceremonies with a musical prelude by Mrs. Ethel Riley and Scripture by Mrs. Betty Fultz. Holy Week continues nightly ending Friday at 7 p.m. with Rev. F. C. Cleveland preaching on What Evil Hath He Done.

Businesses Asked To Close For Hour For Good Friday

Glouster business places are asked to close from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday to allow employees to attend Good Friday services at the Methodist Church. Rev. John Devol will speak on the topic Last Seven Words From the Cross.

Glouster John Devol

Old Settlers Reunion committee to meet in Jacksonville

The Old Settlers Reunion committee announces a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the mayor s office in Jacksonville The session is open to all citizens interested in the Labor Day weekend reunion plans

Glouster Old Settlers Reunion Committee Jacksonville

Lake Car Tag Sales Report At Kiwanis Meeting

At a Kiwanis gathering in Glouster the Lake Burr Oak auto plates sales were reported with 154 of the latest shipment sold. Remaining 46 plates may end shipments, and proceeds go to local youth welfare efforts. Interclub Relations group members listed include Porter Duan Dan Kovach B R Anzie George Campbell Merrill Ogg Kay White Lawrence Colbert Roger Kittle Harold Rose Richard Eddy and Cari Bradbury.

Glouster Kiwanis Burr Oak Lake Porter Duan Dan Kovach B. R. Anzie George Campbell Merrill Ogg Kay White Lawrence Colbert Roger Kittle Harold Rose Richard Eddy Cari Bradbury

Birthday Celebration at Shumway Home

A small gathering of friends met Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shumway to celebrate Mr. Shumway’s birthday. Contest prizes were awarded with Mrs. Forrest Campbell taking first. Hosts Shumway served lunch to the Campbell family, the Lanes, the Funks, the Halls, Collins, and Mrs. White.

Glouster Harold Shumway Shumway Forrest Campbell

Child Welfare Leader Forced To Cancel Talk

Mrs. Sybil Kurtz district child welfare chairman cannot speak at the Legion Auxiliary meeting due to a severe cold. Mrs. Margaret Stevens district chairman will fill the appointment and Mrs. Mary Steenrod district president of Nelsonville will speak in stead. Lunch will be served.

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