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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1953

Page

5

Ireland Church Youth Rally Planned At Marietta

Members of Ireland district Congregational Christian Church Pilgrim Fellowship plan to attend a youth rally at the First Congregational Christian Church in Marietta next Sunday. Rev. William Kirschbaum of Zanesville will speak, with registration at 2 pm and officers to be elected. A meal will follow the worship and address.

Coolville Ireland Congregational Christian Church Pilgrim Fellowship First Congregational Christian Church Marietta Marilea Swiger James Patterson Belpre William Kirschbaum Zanesville Mr Kirschbaum Coolville High School E. L. Koehler Koehler Charles Witherspoon Charles Jr Mariene New Orleans Ohio Illinois Iowa Des Moines

Loyalty Day Declared in Ohio by Governor Lausche

Governor Frank J. Lausche proclaims May 1 as Loyalty Day in Ohio, urging citizens to observe the national day of pledge and reverence. The proclamation designates the day for displays of loyalty and community unity across the state.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

Murray City reports show the EUB Church Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Hattie Cook home with plans for May 8 in the church recreation building and officer elections. The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with refreshments and visits to Athens and local families. Numerous local residents are noted as visiting, hosting, or returning from service, including Dick Anderson who just came back from Korea after 19 months overseas.

Murray City Ladies Aid EUB Church Hattie Cook Ethel Cook Genia Mohney Iva Jean Synder Carol Wilson Kate Anders Lillie Houser Fauna Matheny Dora Spencer Cora Sapp Doris Meredith Effie Devol Louella Dixon Naomi Stiff Blanche Brooker Agnes Brooker Lucille Irvin Mary Elizabeth Susan Kay Irvin Carrie Whetzel Ralph Buchtel American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Nettie Maraz Agnes Murphy Ann Popoczy Grace R. Donoghue Hugh Athens John Powers Saul Johnson Bud Michael Devol Carbon Hill Rodney Wilson Elroy Short Rex Pinnick East Fultenham Leo Morrison Trimble Andy Thompson Harry Shaffer Hod Gill Henry Perkins Nelsonville Walter Anderson Canton Dick Anderson Korea Sheryl Lanning Newark Oscar Hillyer Toledo Pearl Hillyer Howard Craft

Visits and social guests span several Ohio towns

Mr and Mrs Donald Cook of Saginaw Mich visited Mrs Clarence Cook. Joy Ann Cook returned to Cleveland after a week with grandparents. Mr and Mrs Charlies Roberts of Dayton visited the Homers Andersons. Mrs Drusilla Julian and family from Barberton were weekend guests of Emmett Snyder. Other visitors included Mrs Marcia Goshorn and Harold Graham of Columbus, Mrs Doris Lowery and Judy of Murray City, Mrs John Spicer of New Straitsville, and Mr and Mrs Forest Hise of New Straitsville Route 1. Mr and Mrs Harry Saylor returned to Cleveland after visiting Mrs Fauna Matheny, joined by Mrs Matheny and Mrs Gold Hoffman for funeral services of Mrs Mary La-

Donald Cook Saginaw Mich Mr. Cook Clarence Cook Joy Ann Cook Cleveland Cook Charlies Roberts Dayton Homer Anderson Drusilla Julian Don William Marshes Susan Marie Glen Hise Barberton Julian Matheny Gold Hoffman Mary la

Rutland WSCS Meeting at Mrs. Evelyn Jordan’s Home

The WSCS gathering at Salem Street hosted by Mrs. Evelyn Jordan featured devotionals led by Mrs. Hattie McKenzie. Five members performed a skit with Edith Bean as narrator and Grace Thomas delivering the secretary's report and roll call. Refreshments were served to a list of members and a guest, Mrs. Maude Rawlings.

Rosa Barnes Louise Myers M. E. Rathburn Dottie Linter Noretha Fleming Della Hanning Maude Rawlings

Hereford Winners Highlight Sixth Annual Show and Sale

Hiram Slaughter earned first and second prizes for yearling Hereford cattle at the sixth annual Southeastern Ohio Hereford show and sale. Local residents share a variety of daily activities from hospital visits to family travel and school events.

Community honors Dr L D Nelson 43 years of service

Out of town guests and local friends gathered to honor Dr L D Nelson for 43 years of service. Attendees included families from Athens Canton Columbus Worthington Nelsonville and Mansfield with visits from Edna Gettles Charlene Nelson and Mrs Pearl Coon. Plans announced for a 4 H club meeting on April 22 pending turnout.

Plains L. D. Nelson Frank Neilson Frank, Jr Louis Nowacki Columbus Don Nelson Worthington Myrl Coakley Charlene Nelson Edna Gettles Point Pleasant Arthur Stadler Canton Ralph Parks Charles Nelson Frances Scott Nelsonville Harriet Coon Jack Coon Gene Coon Robert Hoskins Les Coon Betty Coon Athens Stadier and Sons Artie and Chuckie Nelson Pearl Coon Otho Coon Sue Billy Jane Lorenzo Coon Willard Coon Jeanie William Bradley Bonnie Kenneth Harvey Kenny Illy Frank Horvath Richard Louis Horvath Cleveland Arthur McCoy Eunice Harvey Myers Crossing R. Kovalcik

Salem Center Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Charlies Nichols and family of Mc Arthur visited Mrs Lou Nichols and Betty. Mrs Filn Farley suffered a stroke last week. Bear Steele Jr and children Dianna and Bobby of Richmond Indiana visited Mrs Marvin Miller. Bill Wallace spent the weekend here with wife Delores. Dorothy Edmundson hosted a brush party Tuesday. Evelyn Davis and daughter Charlene visited at the home of her parents in Danville. Lizzie Caton and Janet visited Jackson this week with daughter Mrs George Martin. Helen Miller and Ronald visited Lonnie Fletcher home in Wellston Friday. Robert Farley called home from Columbus due to his mother Ella Farley illness. Freddy George and Mr and Mrs Fred Jordan visited Barl George home. Earl Harness and Dexter welcomed a son born April 10 at Meigs General Hospital. Recent visitors at Harness home were Ernest Davis and daughter Charlene. Earl Wright, employed in Springfield, was a guest here.

Salem Center Charlies Nichols McArthur Lou Nichols Betty Filn Farley Bear Steele Dianna Bobby Richmond Ind Steele Marvin Miller Bill Wallace Columbus Delores Dorothy Edmundson Evelyn Davis Charlene

Local Social Notes From Hemlock and Surrounding Areas

Many residents including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stallsmith visit Bremen and family homes. Hazel Tharp visits Columbus relatives. W E Williams returns home after visiting Paul Williams in near Athens. Bernard Hodgson and Harry Tharp visit Mansfield and Dr Charles Rope in Somerset. OES Bluebelle inspection in Shawnee attended by multiple Mrs intensively listed. Baughman family gatherings in Zanesville and Fairborn. Shower for Ted Schlinger man at Drakes Methodist church basement. Ara Maxwell begins work in New Lewington and moves to Charlies Woods home. Bonnie Osenbaugh dismissed from Good Samaritan Hospital, escorted by grandparents P B Osenbaugh and Glenna Williams.

Ida Dennis Jessie Lehman Bennetta Hodgson Grace Russell Laura Powell Violet Essex Bluebelle OES Shawnee Dwight Baughman Zanesville Bruce Baughman Fairborn Baughman-Stalismith Isabelle Murray W. A. Kayle Nina Kayle Glenna Williams Ted Schlingerman Drakes Methodist Church Ara Maxwell New Lewington Charlies Woods Ralph Linscott Columbus Bonnie Osenbaugh The Goodd Samaritan Hospital P. B. Osenbaugh

Eighth Graders Prep for Boxwell Exam Friday

KYGER area eighth graders listed for Friday Boxwell examination include Elmer Spaulding Les ter Elkins Lonnie Durstney Spires Shirley Wheaton Rita Spires Colleen Doerfer Kenneth Burchett Perry Rupe Billy Spires and James Wheaton. Community members attend weekend gatherings and church social events with local families and Helping Hand Society activities noted.

Kyger Elmer Spaulding Lester Elkins Lonnie Durstney Spires Shirley Wheaton Rita Spires Colleen Doerfer Kenneth Burchett Perry Rupe Billy Spires James Wheaton Harold Gardner Children of Columbus Carl Lemiley

Local Notes From Cheshire And Nearby Visits

Mr and Mrs Louis Louden and children of Grove City visited Mrs Louden s parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Wamaley last weekend. Mr and Mrs James Shamblin Sr returned home after a two week Florida trip. Paul Martin sold his service station and plans a new one on land bought from Alva Rail. Mr and Mrs Charlies Hern of Beverly and Mr and Mrs Otto Hoffman of Jackson were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hern. Ralph Rife, employed in Ashland, visited with his family. Kathleen Noble is now employed at Scotts Grocery.

Cheshire Louis Louden Grove City Bert Hern Ralph Rife Ashland Kathleen Noble Scott's Grocery

Local Social Roundup From New Marshfield and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs Robin son and family of Hamilton visit with Mr and Mrs Clifton Norman Saylor Jr in New Marshfield Esther Johnson and her son from The Plains were dinner guests of the Saylors Mrs Rose Kennard Saylor visited Ed and Eleanor Chesser home G W Arnold a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor died in Chillicothe Thursday Helen Swaim and Dale Say visited Starr area New Marshfield Chapter Eastern Star members attended church service at the Methodist Church A solo was sung by Tenhenson Mr and Mrs McDaniel sang a duet

Robinson Hamilton John Swaim New Marshield Esther Johnson The Plains Clifton Norman Saylor, Jr Tis Pacenta Norman Say J. P. Emish Athena Rose Kennard Saylor Ed Chesser. Hocking G. W. Arnold Willams Daltimore and Ohio Railroad Chillicothe Owen McAfee A ' Dayton D. T. McAfee New Marshfield Methodist Church Oetenhenson Mrs. McDaniel

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