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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1953

Page

12

Letart Man Clark Hoffman Found Dead On Creek Bank

The body of Clark Smith Hoffman 39 of Letart was found near his home Sunday at 3 50 p m after being missing since Wednesday. State Police said no foul play. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m at Letart Methodist Church with Rev Douglas Sheppard officiating. Burial Letart Cemetery. Coroner Dr Edna Gettles ruled death from natural causes.

Point Pleasant Clark Smith Hoffman Letart Ardath Fred Brinker Clarence Sayre Gerald McBee Willilam Hoffman Freda Brinker Hoffman Augusta Smith Hoffman Dale Clarence Hoffman Paul Leslie Hoffman Letart Methodist Church Douglas Sheppard Foglesong Edna Gettles Mason County

Honors Listed for Students At Racine

Thirty eight students at Racine High School earned honor roll status by maintaining a B average or higher across all subjects for the fifth six weeks. Principal Charlies Hayman announced the list includes freshmen Jdanet Beeule Daniel Euler Marilyn Roush sophomores Joe Cozart Wilma Cozart James Faircloth Janice Harris June Harris Barbara Sayre Rebecca Shockey Barbara Ward Don Wolfe Morris Wolfe juniors Shelve Arnott Parl Creek Loretta Davis Shariene Deem Alice Fisher Joyce Hart Mary Lou LeMaster Franklin Lewis Shirley Powell Betty Rose Barbara Roush Norman Roush Mariene Shields Shirley Stobart seniors Larry Birch Bonnie Grindley Joann Brewer Howard Cozart Bertha Foreman Mildred Gillilan Yvonne Heiney Marilyn McIntosh Phyllis Roush Eileen Wickline and Junior Wolfe also listed as delayed honors from the fourth six weeks grading period was Junior Wofe a senior.

Pomeroy Racine High School Charlies Hayman Jdanet Beeule Daniel Euler Marilyn Roush Joe Cozart Wilma Cozart James Faircloth Janice Harris June Harris Barbara Sayre Rebecca Shock

Wilkesville Hosts Southeastern Pythian Association Meeting

Middleport Ohio announces a Southeast ern Pythian Association meeting set for Wednesday at 8 p m in Castle Hall Wilkesville hosted by Wilkesville Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters from Nelsonville Wilkesville Jackson Middleport Racine and Gallia areas The group promotes Pythianism and officers will be elected.

Middleport Southeastern Pythian Association Wilkesville J. H. Grate Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Nelsonville Jackson Racine Gallipolis Castle Hall of Wilks Wilkesville Pythians

Dexter Couple Welcome First Child at Meigs General

A son was born April 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harless of Dexter at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Davis and Mr. and Mrs. William Harless of Proctorville. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Ruth Hewitt of Wellston, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacks, the Davises, and other relatives visiting in the area.

Danville Earl Harless Dexter Meigs General Hospital Sanford Davis William Harless Proctorville Ruth Hewitt Wellston Alta Dyke Mary John Jacks Marion Spires Robert Davis Freddy Davis Bertha Parrett Ruth Spires Helen Metheney Adra Swick Margaret Cardilla Glenna Ruth Crisp Ida Ogdin Margaret Edmundson Robert Grate Eck McFarland Walter McFarland Cardington Teddy Hall Columbus Hall Alice Spaulding Mary Dyke Bertha Barrett Mae Nelson Larry Rutland

Pomeroy Bank Sues Over Foreclosure and Relief

The Farmers Bank and Savines Co sues Paul Yeauger Ruth Fidel Yeauger Marvin Yeauger Lucile Yeanger and Clyde G. Millhone as Meigs County treasurer in Meigs County Common Pleas Court seeking money foreclosure and other relief. Mary Scott, daughter of Mrs Ann Scott and a Pomeroy Girl Scout, sold 112 boxes of cookies in a Scouts fundraiser.

Pomeroy Meigs County Middleport Mary Scott Ann Scott S. Second Ayre Pomeroy Girl Scouts Scouts

Purnell Stricken at Youngstown Gy

Frank Purnell 66 chairman of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. is critically ill in a local hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.

Purnell Youngstown Frank Purnell Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co

Amesville seniors present class play and trip plans

Amesville high school seniors rehearse a dress rehearsal for their Tuesday performance in the Ames-Bern High School auditorium. They plan a three city trip from April 26 to 30 visiting Washington DC New York City and Niagara Falls with adviser Mr G A Gardner and wife.

Amesville Ames-Bern High School Athens Columbus Washington, D. C New York City Niagara Falls G. A. Gardner

Ella Hlayman Dies After Illness at Flat Rock

Ella Hlayman of Flat Rock died Sunday at her home after years of illness. Born November 20, 1881 in Mason County, she was the daughter of Vincent and Almeda Rice. She is survived by daughter Cora Pickens, sister Lizzie Kearns, brother John Rice, half brother Boss Rice, grandson Billy Pickens and four great grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at home with Rev. Carder and Rev. Lockhart officiating. Burial in Suncrest Cemetery. Visitation at Crow Funeral Home until Tuesday morning and then at the home.

Point Pleasant Ella Hayman Flat Rock Mason County Vincent and Almeda Chattin Rice Cora Pickens Lizzie Kearns John Rice Boss Rice Middleport Billy Pickens O. H. Carder Donald Lockhart Suncrest Cemetery Crow Funeral Home

Busy Bees Meet at Clouster Methodist Church

The Busy Bees group gathered in the church social rooms on Wednesday evening for a social hour of games and refreshments. Members included Gayla Clemons Edna Markins Ellen Markings Susan Skinner Sherri Perkins Carolyn Conaway Carolyn Perkins Donna Lane Mona Potts Karen Williams and teacher Mrs Vern Hall. Guests were Donna Markins and Jonnetta Conaway.

Clouster Clouster Methodist Church Gayla Clemons Edna Markins Ellen Markings Susan Skinner Sherri Perkins Carolyn Conaway Carolyn Perkins Donna Lane Mona Potts Karen Williams Vern Hall Donna Markins Jonnetta Conaway

Mrs. Sarah McClelland Taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mrs. Sarah McClelland was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital Friday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Her daughter Mrs. Beatrice Roman of Jacksonville accompanied her to the hospital.

Glouster Sarah McClelland Mount St. Mary Hospital Beatrice Roman Jacksonville

Minersville Notes of Local Appointments and Visits

Miss Clara Gerland is a patient at Holzer Hospital Wanda Robson of Gallipolis called on friends in Minersville Tuesday Kay Byres is convalescing from pneumonia Oscar Wince stationed with the Air Force in Georgia recently visited friends in Minersville Mr and Mrs Ralph Robson visited Mrs C M Holmes and Mr and Mrs Arthur R Thomas in Charleston Mrs William Russell returned home from Meigs General Hospital Inner guests of Mr and Mrs Bradford Maag and Myrna Kay were Mr and Mrs Fiimer Grueser of Point Pleasant Mrs Stella Cruesher recovering from illness Mary Donna Hemsley returned home from Meigs General Hospital

Minersville Clara Gerland Holzer Hospital Wanda Robson Gallipolis Kay Byres Oscar Wince Air Force Georgia Ralph Robson C. M. Holmes Arthur R. Thomas Charleston William Russell Meigs General Hospital Bradford Maag Myrna Kay Fiimer Grueser Point Pleasant Stella Crueser Houdashelt Mary Donna Hemsley

Former Middleport Athletes Serving in Air Force

Gail Malcolm Miller is stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and Gene Oiler is at Sampson New York with the U S Air Force. Both are former athletes at Middleport High School. Oiler is the son of Reverend and Mrs George Oiler.

Middleport Gail Malcolm Miller Camp Chaffee Ark Gene Oiler Sampson, N. Y U. S.S. Air Force Middleport High School Oiler George Oiler

Merle Danford Hosts Senior Progressive Study Club

Miss Merle Danford will host the Senior Progressive Study Club at her Trimbie home Tuesday at 7 30 p m Mrs M R Maxwell of Corning and Mrs Adda Blower of Glouster will direct the program.

Glouster Merle Danford Trimbie M. R. Maxwell Corning Adda Blower

Mrs. Mary Ann Smith Dies in Glouster at 78

Mrs. Mary Ann Smith 78 died at her Glouster home after a four year illness. Born in Steubenville she was daughter of Patrick and Ellen Hoban. Survived by son Pat Smith Indianapolis and four daughters Nellie Turner Geneva Smith Katherine Stedman Marie Wilson. Burial in Mt Calvary Athens after Holy Cross Church funeral. Friends may call at Barbour Street home.

Glouster Mary Ann Smith Steubenville Patrick Ellen Hoban Fred Smith Pat Smith Indianapolis Ind Nellie ‘Turner Geneva Smith Columbus Katherine Stedman Marie Wilson Piketon Nellie Hoban Springfield Geneva St. Mary's Convent Nauvoo M. J. Hoban Carnalia Holy Cross Church Anthony Nickel Mt. Calvary Cemetery Athens Barbour St

WSCS Meets At Residence

The WSCS of Trimble Methodist Church met at Mrs Armel Raineys home. Mrs Helen Will eke led the worship on So I Am with You Always. Mrs Esta Haskins presented The Old Old Story. Miss Merle Danford read Grandmothers Parlor and My Button String. Lunch was served to attendees including Mrs Bernarda Burkam and others.

Agnes Keeling Grace Sayre Elma Leadinghaus Grace Holmes

Creek Bank Cleaned By Glouster Workmen

Street foreman Chet Thompson and his crew cleared the creek bank of rubbish and hauled it away. Police will file charges against anyone dumping trash into Sunday Creek or along its banks. An ordinance prohibits dumping except at the city dump with penalties for violations.

Glouster Chet Thompson

Cancellations and Local Announcements Ahead of 9 AM

Announcements include fishing tackle and sporting goods shops in Athens Ohio, an auctioneering notice for household shop and farm items in Albany, and vendor promotions for springs, awnings, and photo services. References to chemical products, identification services, and laminated coatings appear among scattered lines.

Banty Smith and Merrill

Priscilla Class to Meet in Glouster Church Rooms

Social gathering for the Priscilla Class at Glouster Methodist Church rooms on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Glouster FOE Aerie 468 Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Eagles Home with refreshments. UMW of A auxiliary gathers Wednesday at 7 p m on High Street to attend the Plains convention with arranged transportation.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster Methodist Church Glouster Aerie FOE Eagles Home UMW High St the Plains

Used TIAC two door sedan seeks buyer

Excellent condition TIAC two door sedan for sale. Includes seven hesler and seat covers. Phone contact Athens 20065.

Athens

Glouster Personal Notices Include Harrison and Nida Family Guests

Glouster personal notices list Cecil Harrison and Mrs. Jean Nida with daughter Karen visiting Glouster, sharing time with Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn. Other visitors from Columbus Guysville Jackson ville Hollister Trimble and Bellefontaine are named along with local residents and families.

Cecil Harrison Jean Nida Karen Steubenville Glouster Harry Vaughn Harrison Eliza Mecum Armel Meecum Maxine Vance Kenny Koch Gordon Koch Columbus Raymond Whaley Guysville Rex Keller Logan John Mecum Donald Jacksonville Thurman Whaley Mary Lillian Williams Hollister Leo Morrison Trimble Millie Miller Nancy Miller Charles Miller Arthur Moler Frank Whaley Robert Thomas Jr Bellefontaine Charles ‘Thomas Frances Thomas

Cincinnati Market Report Feed Prices and Livestock Scores

USDA market notes from Cincinnati show hogs 65 higher for barrows and gilts, sows up to 50, with 180-225 lb butchers at 23.25 to 23.55. Cattle and calves remain active with yearlings up 25-30 and steers near 19.50-22.08. Lambs steady 28.90-30.00. poultry prices listed for fryers and eggs.

Cincinnati USDA Choine

Exclusive Electric Heating Franchise Offer

An Akron Ohio advertisement promotes a 38 Business Opportunities exclusive dealer franchise for electric heating. It touts four years in operation and steadily rising net returns. Interested parties are urged to write Box No 2661 to discuss establishing or joining the business.

Akron Ohio

Money Back Guarantee Route Marketing Opportunity

An advertises a money back guaranteed business offering a route operating New Automatic Merchandise Machines in various outlets. Requires a car and capital up to 990 dollars with inventory security, part time earnings up to 400 dollars monthly, and possible liberal financing to expand or take over full time. Contact Master Mfg and Sales Co Dept 288 6523 Euclid Ave Cleveland Ohio. Established Court St Beauty Shop for sale.

Bell Disterbeting Co Mfg. & Sales Co Euclid Ave Cleveland Ohio

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