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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1951

Page

2

Kiwanis Club Plans Joint Malta McConnelsville Meeting

GLOUSTER At a dinner meeting the Kiwanis Club voted to join the Malta McConnelsville Kiwanis for a ladies night divisional meeting next Monday at 6 30 p m to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Malta McConnelsville Club Reservations with Richard Guinther by today Transportation will be provided for members and wives New members William Capas Richard Eddy and Carl Bradberry received pins Roger Kittle inducted the new members Richard Eddy reported on Boy Scout work and a get well card was sent to Ray McGregor after a serious automobile accident Attending were Lawrence Colbert Karl Bodenbender Joe Williams Ray Lange Hugh Billingsly Ben Goldberg Merril Ogg Enlon Grubbs George Campbell Dan Kovach B R Angle and Porter Dugan

Kiwanis Education Committee William Capas Richard Eddy Carl Bradberry John Devol Support and Churches Committee Ray McGreagor McConnelsville Mr. McGreagor Kiwanis Lawrence Colbert Karl Bodenbender Joe Williams Ray Lange Hugh Billingsly Ben Goldberg Merril Ogg Enlon Grubbs George Campbell Dan Kovach B. R. Angle Porter Dugan

Howard Warner Becomes Life Member of BPOE

Howard D. Warner, a local Elks member, was made an honorary life member at a meeting last night. He is a past district deputy grand exalted ruler and has served as exalted ruler and on the board of trustees. New officers for the year were installed by Sheldon Powell and John Reed. Milton Berry became exalted ruler with J O Steenrod as leading knight and Charles Shafer as treasurer.

Ece Nelsonville BPO Elks Howard D. Warner Elis Warner Sheldon Powell Worthington John Reed Milton Berry J. O. Steenrod Mark Shelton C. L. Matheny Charles Shafer D. Priser Walter Drake Belford Rosser

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Comfort and Relief

An old public notice urges Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic for kidney discomfort. It mentions backache, dizziness, and minor bladder irritations caused by overexertion or cold exposure. The ad claims Doan's has helped millions for over 56 years and encourages readers to buy today.

Doan

Sharp Position On Burr Oak Explained

The Sharp heirs allege delay in state action on condemnations for the Burr Oak project. They note the state began 122 acres in Morgan County on Jan 12 1951 and seek a single consolidated proceeding for all 800 plus acres needed, contending only the 122 acre tract faces forced removal while rest await one coherent action.

Sharp Wildlife Council Morgan County Sharps Columbus Burr Oak

Circle of Bath hosts social and meet in Nelsonville

The Circle of Bath met Monday in the First Presbyterian Church social rooms in Nelsonville. A pot luck dinner at 6 p.m. preceded business. The group endorsed House Bill 48 to provide minimum wage for teachers now before the General Assembly and arranged partial plans for the Presbytery meeting at the local church on April 10. Mrs James Shumaker led the program and Miss Marjorie Hill conducted devotions. Hostesses were Mrs Mabel Heffner and Miss Margaret Johnson.

Circle of Bath First Presbyterian Church General Assembly James Shumaker Marjorie Hill Mabel Heffner Margaret, Johnson

Doanville Woman to Speak to Dorcas Society Meeting

Miss Marie e who worked with Gen. MacArthur in Japan will address the Dorcas Society Thursday at 6 p.m. Miss Stone will report on her work and show slides of Japanese scenes. A potluck dinner precedes the talk. Stone, a captain in the Army Nurse Corps, recently returned from Tokyo as nursing consultant with health education and occupation forces HQ.

Doanville Marie =e Gen. MacArthur Japan Dorcas Society Miss Stone Army Nurse Corps Tokyo Health Education and Occupation Forces Supreme Headquarters American Expeditionary Force Europe

Pandorian Club Meeting in Logan Gas Office

The Pandorian Club will meet at the Ohio Fuel Gas office in Logan on Thursday. Members will depart from The Colonial at 7 pm. Betty Newton of the Gas Company will chair the program in Logan.

Pandorian Club The Ohio Fuel Gases Logan Colonial Betty Newton Gas Company

Loyal Workers Class Meeting at Methodist Church

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at the church. The meeting opens with a potluck supper at 5 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish but no sandwiches.

The Methodist Church

Mount St Mary Hospital Guild Meets Thursday at Mrs Conrad’s

Twig nine members of the Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Paul Conrad on Frederick Street. Members have been asked to bring tax sales tax stamps.

Twig 9 Mount St. Mary Hospital Paul Conrad Frederick St

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Summary

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list patients and dismissals including David A Rollins of Nelsonville, Walter Hopstetter of Buchte, Mrs Harley Allen of Nelsonville Route 2, Mrs William Wade of Haydenville, L L Krieg of Nelsonville, Mrs Hubert Eckels of Nelsonville, Mrs William Lawson of Nelsonville and son, and William Rittenberry of Buchtel.

David A. Rollins Nelsonville Walter Hopstetter Harley Allen William Wade Haydenville L. L. Krieg Hubert Eckels William Lawson William Rittenberry Buchtel

Residents Visit relatives in Maryland and nearby towns

Mrs James Landers has spent days visiting her mother and kin in Smithburg Maryland. Arthur McKain from Detroit and Robert Kee from Mantua joined weekend visits with local families. Other guests include Mrs John Landers from Gloucester and Mrs Eva Lander, Lloyd Oliver family, Ming Corrine Oliver of Columbus, and Mr Edward Foster of The Plains visiting local residents.

Columbus Edward Foster the Plains Esther Godard Cleary Clifford Goddard Marietta Ray Goddard Lyte Basim

Right of Way Charge Brings Fine of Ten Dollars

NELSONVILLE. James Dolman pleaded guilty to failure to yield right of way in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. He was fined ten dollars and costs after backing from a private driveway into an approaching car. Jasper Spencer, near Gioust er, pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined ten dollars and costs.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol James Dolman Earl Hilleary Dolman Jasper Spencer Giouster Porter Webb

Rotary names John Koch President for new term

Nelsonville Rotary elected John Koch as president for the ensuing year at a directors meeting after last night’s vote. Koch is district manager for Ohio Belle Telephone Co. William Friedrich was named secretary, with Richard Anderson Ralph Cook Charles D. Walker as directors alongside retiring president James F. Shumaker, who will join the board. New officers begin duties at July’s first session after endorsing HB 48 for a minimum wage for Ohio school teachers.

Nelsonville John Koch Rotary Koch Ohio Belle Telephone Co William Friedrich Richard Anderson Ralph Cook Charles D. Walker James F. Shumaker Ohio

Buchtel York Minstrel Staged With Adult Cast

The Buchtel York Band Boosters present the third annual minstrel in the high school gym at Buchtel with a 1 30 p m mad ness and an 8 p m evening show. The all adult cast features Fred Powell Bones Bert Barnes Sunshine and many others. An All Alumni Girl Ensemble also performs including Mrs Shirley Crane and Miss Connie Tigner.

Buchtel Buchtel-York Band Boosters Fred Powell Bones Bert Barnes Sunshine Nora Collins Sassafras Gay Sharp Sparkie Ruth Shelton Tops

Local notices and social items from Nelsonville area

Obituary note for Mrs Kate Rob inson Sterner in Columbus with services and burial. various visits and social calls among Nelsonville residents. two marriages recorded by Magistrate Floyd Brown. James Marion Davis in ill health at home. Ray Elliott and Robert Kennedy visits. Barire license fine for Robert Kennedy Sr. Haybron Council 119 to meet. Nelsonville Junior class rummage sale announced at Central School Saturday morning.

Kimberly Minnie Griffin Kate Robinson Sterner Columbus Little Deer Andrew Donahue Nelsonville William Davis Don Kerns Paul Humphrey Barbara Doanville Floyd Brown John Who Bertha Moore Robert James Garnet James James Marion Davis Wiliam E. Deer Raymond Leckler George McIntorf Oe Jean Simms James Nelson Chauncey Ray Elliott Robert Kennedy Robert Hatfield Justice of the Peace Francis Abdella

Wonder Salve Adverts Skin Relief for Army Folks

A vintage advertisement touts WONDER SALVE for itching eczema psoriasis infections and athlete's foot. It promises grease free antiseptic action safe for children and money back guarantee. Sold in Athens by Quick Gallaher Athens Drug Stores and hometown druggists.

Athens Quick, Gallaher Ady

Nelsonville TV Show At Neil House Columbus Breakfast

Nelsonville hosts a breakfast show at the Neil House in Columbus designated for Thursday. Seventy five attendees may join by arriving or calling reservations to Mrs. Barl Hilleary by 9 30 a m for the 10 a m start. Churches schools and civic groups from the city expected to participate. Birthday children in the party receive a cake.

Nelsonville Neil Columbus Barl Hilleary

Nelsonville Proclaims Safety Month by Mayor

Mayor Earl Hilleary of Nelsonville issues a proclamation designating April as Industrial Safety Mobilization Month. He urges citizens to observe the period with special meetings and programs and to support the All-Ohio Safety Congress and Exhibit in Columbus April 10-12, 1951.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleaty All-Ohio Safety Congress Columbus Division of Safety and Hygiene Industrial Commission of Ohio Earl Hilleary Ohio

Mrs. Bertha Bridge Dies in Canton Ohio

Mrs. Bertha Bridge widow of Bilas Bridge and former Murray City resident died early today at her son John Bridge home in Canton Ohio. Survived by three daughters Mrs John Clouston Haydenville Betty and Essie Bridge Canton and four sons John Floyd Orient George and James Canton. Body to be brought to Stout funeral home pending arrangements.

Nelsonville Bertha Brides Murray City John Canton Ohio Bilas Bridge John Clouston Haydenville Betty Essie Bridge Floyd Orient George James Stout

Cars Collide At Intersection In Nelsonville

A Nelsonville traffic incident at Madison and West Washington involved two out-of-town cars investigated by Patrolman Max Valkinburg at about 6 20 a m James Dodds 17 Murray City headed north on Madison stopped at the intersection and collided with John Jones Columbus Ohio driver continuing east on Washington Street The Columbus car sustained heavy damage to its right side and the right fender of the Dodds car also damaged A separate Chestnut Street crash near Fourth Street on April 1 involved William Coots Athens and Lon O Nail O Nail said he was eastbound about 200 feet west of the light when rear ended by Coots Coots agreed to cover damages to the O Nail car

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Madison W. Washington James Dodds Murray City John Jones Kossuth Columbus Washington St Dodds Chestnut St William Coots N. Shafer St Athens Lon O'Nail O'Nail Chestnut and Fourth Coots O'Nall

Basketball Banquet To Be Held Thursday

CORNING The annual boosters basketball banquet will be served Thursday April 5 at 6 40 p m in the high school auditorium. A five act floor show has been arranged and dancing will begin at 10 p m.

Corning

Mission Continues in Nelsonville at Christan Church

A preaching mission at Christan Church continues through April with Dr. Lester F. King of Columbus as pastor evangelist speaking each evening at 7 30 except Saturday. Topics include An Invitation To Live What Shall the Harvest Be and When Jesus Came to Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Christan Church Apnl Lester F. King

Illness Keeps Local Pastor From Sunday Service

The Rev. John Devol, pastor of the Methodist Church, could not preach at the Sunday evening service due to illness. He and Mrs. Elias led the music. Rev. Maxwell of Amesville delivered the sermon, with Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. John Morris singing. The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge plans a meeting at Mrs. Marie Dodson's home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Glouster John Devol Elias Maxwell Amesville John Morris Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Marie Dodson

Local Methodist Leaders Gather for District Meeting in Athens

The Rev. John Devol attended the district meeting at Central Ave Methodist Church in Athens to plan the Northern Campaign slated for the local church in coming weeks. Families visiting relatives and attendances at church dedications are noted, including the Stephenson and Bryson families in Newark and Columbus. Vern Bratka heads to military service after visiting with Jacksonville relatives.

John Devol Central Ave. Methodist Athens Charles Stephenson Verla Jean Jan Billie Jo Newark Richard Felton Mary Alice Dickie New Central Ave Church of Christ John M. Bryson Jane Jean John Maurice John Dyer E. K. Bryson Joe Williams Sheltering Arms Hospital Elmer Bratka Columbus Howard Bratka McConnelsville Vern Bratka Akron Julius Bratka Jacksonville

Junior Study Club Meets at Angle Home

GLOUSTER The Junior Pro SS Study Wear met with Mrs. Angle with Roger as club president. A short business session preceded a program reading from Time Magazine about Jules Vincent Auriol, president of France visiting the United States. Lunch was served to a long list of members.

Glouster Angle Oe Roger Time Magazine Jules Vincent’ Auriol France United States Evelyn Bailey Wilbur Balderson, Jr Helen Binderbasin Willis Blower Karl Bodenbender John Cunningham Robert Horn Eugene Jones Roger Kittle Gilbert Stephenson Frances Thomas Vernon Leuck Malcolm Davis

Don Fulton Stationed in England

Mr and Mrs Ray Fulton received word from Sgt Don Fulton that he is being transferred from Germany to England and may station there temporarily. Sgt Fulton has served several years in the air force and has spent most of his overseas time in Germany.

Glouster Ray Fulton Don Fulton Germany England Sgt. Fulton Air Force

Red Cross Fund Drive Is Extended in Glouster

The Glouster Red Cross drive, originally ending Saturday, is extended indefinitely. Local chair Ralph Hines reports $551 raised toward a $700 quota. Contributions from residents and businesses continue to be accepted, with the top district, team, and business group listed and many individuals contributing sums ranging from $1 to $96.80.

Glouster Red Cross Ralph Hines Hines L-177 Mary Lou Stephenson Phyllis Dillon Lee Gatchel John Blower George Campbell Harry Richards Rich Leaf Inc Pico Wholesale Co Ogg Motor Co Father Connor John Greenlees Thea OES Palace Theater John Henry L. R. Faires Luckoff Inc Earl Morris Ben H. Goldberg John Crawford C. A.pride C. K. Rockhold E. D Coffman Little Auto Supply Dan Kavach Martha Slaughter David Powers Vernon Leuck Dora Emrick Pauline Myers Gus Morris William Golding William Stephenson Charles Patton John Standley Harry B. Williams S. E. Border Ernest Vernon Wanda McAllister Albert Zimmer John Wadeck Frances Thomas Roy Hall BE. L. Jones C. A. Bingman Carl Stahl James Brunton Chester Sanborn Annie Hammill B. W. Conway Mike Thompson Helen M. Dennison James Dennison Josephine Crawford Charles Swartz Rosalene Swartz Marguerite Pico Blanche McLain Harry Seipel W. W Wallace E. 1 Faires Vern Lamborn Dix Inn John Devol Geors Campbell Alex Docie

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