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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1962

Page

3

James Jolly Installed As VFW Commander

James Jolly was installed as commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 in Nelsonville during ceremonies at the post home on Friday night. Also installed for 1962 were Dal las Forbes as vice commander Le roy Bennett Jr as vice commander Darrell Figgins Jr as quartermaster John W Reed as chaplain Floyd Stump as three year trustee Henry Northrup as officer of the day John M Hartley as service officer Meade Whyte as adjutant and Alva Ritz as surgeon.

Nelsonville James Jolly Veterans of Foreign Wars Dallas Forbes Roy Bennett Darrell Figgins William Hoffman J. W Bill) Reed Reed Jolly Mike Drumbacky George Godenschwager

Girl Honored On Birthday In Chauncey

Donna Lynn Kelzenberg was feted on her eighth birthday by her mother Flo Kelzenberg. Games with prizes went to Steven Pennell Jane McCafferty and Marianne Baughman. Refreshments served to a large group of relatives and friends.

Chauncey Donna Lynn Kelzenberg Flo Kelzenberg Steven Pennell Jane McCafferty Marianne Baughman Debbie Blower Fawn Way Debbie Darlene Ball LaDonna Tommy Billy Antle Perry Chris Way Paula Cheryl Richie Ross Mark Brent Gillespie Gary Crabtree Brenda Kasler Steve Dean Pattie Eddie Pennell Kelzenberg Florence Way Lenora Way Georgia Kelzenberg Shirley Ross Janice Way

Success Story of Psoriasis Cure with GHP Ointment and Tablets

An abbreviated report from Pittsburgh dated January 10 1960 describes a user who after 30 years of psoriasis and trial costs found complete clearance in six weeks using GHP Ointment and Tablets. The note promotes a 14 day trial plan from Canam Co Rockport Mass and urges others to try the dual treatment.

Pittsburgh Canam Co Dept Rockport Mass

Mrs Wade Celebrates 85th Birthday in Glouster

Anna Wade, born in a Murray City log house, celebrated her 85th birthday at the home of her son-in-law Virgil Slay and daughter. She has 16 children, with survivors including Virgil Slay, Aaron Wade of Glouster, Martha Langdon of St. Charles Michigan, and Clifford Wade of Athens. Her roots are tied to Greens Run and she resides at 24 Locust St. Glouster.

Virgil Slay Murray City Johnson Greens Run Locust St Glouster

Funeral services for James P. Friel in New Straitsville

Funeral services for James P. Friel 70 will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Augustine Church New Straitsville with Rev Fr Edward Healy leading a requiem high mass. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery New Straitsville. A World War I veteran military graveside rite is planned.

New Straitsville James P. Friel Dayton Veterans Hospital St. Augustine Church Edward Healy Mount Calvary Cemetery

Bridal Shower Honors Garnet (Hooper) Fulton in Glouster

A Saturday bridal shower at Mrs. Gregory Koons home honored Garnet Hooper Fulton wife of Sgt. Don Fulton married March 5. Co hosts Mrs. Norma Hooper and guests included Mrs. Mary Tolliver and Miss Linda Myers. The couple will return to Las Vegas Nevada where Sgt. Fulton is stationed with the U S Air Force.

Glouster Gregory Koons Garnet (Hooper) Fulton Don Fulton Norma Hooper Mary Tolliver Jacksonville Linda Myers Trimble Crooksville Jenny Carey Zelma Withem Leta Rankin Ethel Hooper Janet Hooper June Humphrey Emily Dee- Lee Cavey Christi Mary Simons Janie Myra McGee Susan Hooper Blanche Bonner Elsie Schoeman Bonnie Wilson Elizabeth Burdiss Martha Harry

Parks Honor Son Jody Birthday Party Held in Trimble

Mr and Mrs Arthur Parks of Maple Street Trimble hosted a birthday gathering Sunday for son Jody turning one. The guests from Glouster and Trimble included the Smith Hartley Price Russell and Hartley families as well as Jeffrey Smith who also marked his seventh birthday. Final Chauncey Dover Booster Club banquet plans to be discussed at a 7 30 p m school meeting Monday.

Trimble Arthur Parks Maple St Jody Robert Smith Dorothy Russell Randy Jeffrey Robin William Hartley Vickie Rickey Teresa Dwight Price Roy Russell Keith Jimmy Hartley Glouster Jeffrey Smith Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Booster Club

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Dense list of births and discharges

A lengthy Mount St. Mary Hospital notes section lists numerous birth announcements and admissions and discharges. Names include McDonald Mack Banik Johnson Reed Kempton Davis Newton Pickett Brammer Evans Nutter and others with locations such as Nelsonville Athens Logan and Glouster. Also notes family visits and a university patient in Columbus.

Caddie Reed Radcliffe Charles Kempton Jacksonville Joseph Davis Chauncey Maude Newton Nelsonville Baby Joy Foltz Logan Josie Graham Ida Hartshorn Junction City Nancy L. Pickett Dennis Burley Zaleski Ila Carr

Boys Caught In Station At Don Palmer Service Station

Two teenagers were placed in parental custody after being caught breaking into the Don Palmer Service Station at Broad and Main by police Saturday night. An officer found one boy inside, another nearby. a few pennies were recovered from their pockets.

Don Palmer Broad and Main Sts Guy Tedrow Charles Riley

Auto crash in Huntington injures woman at Broad and Hill

Mrs Ruth Darlington of Huntington was in a collision Sunday night with a parked pickup owned by Harry Vermanten of New Straitsville. She sustained a cut lip and shock. both vehicles were extensively damaged. officer Paul McAllister responded. investigation ongoing. In Jacksonville, the Mothers Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs June Sayre’s home with Mrs Joyce Johnson co hostess.

Glouster Ruth Darlington Huntington W. Va Broad and Hill Sts Harry Vermanten New Straitsville Darlington Paul McAllister Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers Club June Sayre Joyce Johnson

First Graders Must Register For Next Fall

Chauncey Dover schools begin first grade registrations for next fall. Child must be six by Oct 31. Registration closes Thursday of next week. Birth certificate and health record required. Registration forms available at the superintendent's office.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover

Ex Chauncey Man John M Ferguson Dies in Florida

John M Ferguson 54 of Chauncey died Saturday in Homestead Florida. He was a World War II veteran born in Orbiston Ohio son of John W and Margaret Ferguson. Survived by wife Ruth mother Margaret Burton and three brothers Alvin William Richard Lee. Funeral arrangements by Norbert W Johnston funeral home Glouster.

Chauncey John M. Ferguson Homestead Fla Orbiston, Ohio John W. and Margaret Shuttleworth Ferguson Ruth Margaret Burton Alvin Baltimore Ohio William Richard Lee Columbus Norbert W. Johnston Glouster

Eastern Star Initiation in Nelsonville Meeting

Eudora Chapter 72, Order of Eastern Star, holds initiation at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic Temple. Officers wear formal dress and members are asked to bring sandwiches or cookies for the social hour.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

VFW Post Schedules Thursday Meeting

Nelsonville commander James Jolly of VFW Post 3467 called a 7 30 p m meeting for all elected and continuing officers at the post home. The regular post meeting is set for 7 30 p m April 19 with 20 members needed for 1962 to reach full strength.

Nelsonville James Jolly VFW Post 3467 Post

Mrs Wade Hosts Sharon Birthday Party in Glouster

In Glouster a birthday party honoring Sharon Wade was held with games and prizes won by John Chancey Lou Dixon and Janet Six. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream and refreshments as photos were taken and gifts opened by Sharon and her mother Mrs Aaron Wade assisted by Mrs Martha Langdon. Jacksonville Trimble Local Schools postpones board meeting to April third Saturday for teacher hiring with county superintendent George Christman present.

Glouster Aaron Wade Sharon John Chancey Lou Dixon Janet Six John Price Donna Jo Price Jan McClelland Jimmy Sprott Lester Neil Timmy Wyatt Patty Dixon Lynn Norris Diana Whaley Mary Richards Linda Lewis Brenda Me. Manaway Wade Martha Langdon St. Charles Mich Jacksonville Trimble George Christman

Chevalier Rites Set for Otis E Chevalier

Funeral services for Otis E. Chevalier 92 of Columbus set for 2 p m Tuesday at Wiley funeral home with Rev John Markley officiating Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery He is survived by two sons Rolland Akron Horton Columbus four daughters Mrs Robert Brunton Sr Stockport Mrs Maude McGovern Mrs Alvin Ward and Mrs Lucille Brunton Columbus ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren two brothers Ralph and Ray Chevalier both of Cool Friends may call at the funeral home any time. Nelsonville William Fick fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Mayor Hoffman's court. Nelsonville Mrs Mary Watt to hostess Circle C of United Presbyterian Women at 7 30 p m Tuesday in church social rooms.

Ralph Ray Chevalier Coolville Nelsonville Mary Watt Circle “Co United Presbyterian Women

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VFW Clifford Fink David, Chauncey Arthur Day A. L. Preston Fred Preston Buchtel Ruth Simpson Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson Mrs. Wade Mrs Anna Wade Garnet Fulton Parks Honor Son Aerials Electric Company the Electric Co And Southern Ohio Rome Telesera Richard Burton Joseph L. Mankiewicz Elizabeth Taylor Mount ST. Mary Hospital Joe McDonald McConnellsville Frederick Mack Lancaster Edward Banik Curtis Johnson Andrew Cominsky Virgil Mathena Evelyn Glaneman Corning Patricia Bullock Harvey Brammer the Plains Leslie Evans Carbon Hill Neva Nutter Lloyd Mace Nora Sanborn Weltha Williams Frances Weisenbach Ath Miss Margaret New Lex Ington Merrel Nixon Elizabeth Beveridge Glous Harriet Juniper Robin Davis Clarence Haybrow Creola William Sickles Union Furnace Charles Blair Ens Jennie Ayers David Poling Kendra Bateman Karen Bateman Mona Smith Robert Decker, Sr Athens Zita Bentley Edith Stump Jack Davis Amesville Everett Carroll Annette Ann Grunwald Edith Dowell Juanita Conley Mary Reynolds Billa Cox Martha Kestival Frank McCall Boyd Allen Michael Mudrie Ohio University Norman Brown Walbridge Walter McDivitt Brown Walter Sabine Norfolk Sue Sorrell Harold Moss Edna Embrey Edward Ley George Mudrie Mr. Ley Owen University Hospital Chauncey Man Quemoy the Messenger William Fick Mrs. Watt Arthur Sapp P. O Chauncey, Ohio Bell-Ans Bell- Ans Orangeburg N. Y Dant Distillery CO Dant, Kentucky Abimans Rassieres
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