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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1953

Page

3

Three Cars Involved In Nelsonville Accident

Three cars were involved in an 11 a m Sunday crash on East Canal Street in Nelsonville. Effie Elvina Lee of Columbus stopped at the intersection, followed by Eu gene C Hinterschein of Columbus. A third unidentified driver failed to stop, causing a chain collision that locked the front bumpers. the rear driver fled the scene, identity unknown, with license number recorded for Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville East Canal St James Cope Effie Elvina Lee Columbus Eugene C. Hinterschein Hinterschein State Highway Patrol Cope Lee

Four Given Treatment After Scalding Accident

Nelsonville and local residents report injuries from kitchen incidents at home. Marion McSherry, 6, suffered severe scalds on both feet and was admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital after emergency treatment when a teakettle handle dropped as a family member moved it from a stove. Margery Kennard of New Plymouth fractured her left arm in a fall and was treated in emergency then dismissed. Eileen Barber, local, received a finger laceration on her left hand from a knife. Smith of Logan sustained a painful eye injury after being struck by a flying matchhead.

Nelsonville Marion McSherry Mount St. Mary Hospital Margery Kennard New Plymouth Eileen Barber Smith Logan

Loyal Workers Class Social Notes in Nelsonville

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Thursday at 7 30 p m by Mrs Ed Howard at her Robbins Road home. She is assisted by Mrs Bessie Bland and Mrs Josie Green with the program by Mrs Pearl Johnson. Members should bring sales tax stamps.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Ed Howard Robbins Road Bessie Bland Josie Green Pearl Johnson

Hocking Valley Shrine Invited to Tri State Picnic

Members of the Hocking Valley Shrine are invited to attend a Tri State picnic on August 9 at noon at Coopers Rock State Park Morgantown West Virginia.

Coopers Rock State Park Morgantown W. Va

Local families return from Blue Sea Lake trip and visits

Mr and Mrs Tom Williams and Mr and Mrs Max Bennett with children Beverly and Butch concluded a two week vacation at Blue Sea Lake Quebec. Carl Pflum of Brooksville Ind visits Fred Craig. James Cope, Denison senior and pipeline worker, spent weekend with his parents Police Chief James Cope and wife. Anna Linton and Ed Howard attend Blackstone family reunion at Marion Grange Hall Webb Summit Hocking County.

Tom Williams Max Bennett Beverly Butch Blue Sea Lake Quebec Carl Pflum Brooksville Ind Fred Craig James Cope Denison University Granville Anna Linton Ed Howard Blackstone Marion Grange Hall Webb Summit Hocking County

Athens Group Aids At McKnight Rites

A firing squad from K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Athens assisted Glenford Dugan Post 229 in military graveside honors for Tony McKnight at Carbon Hill Cemetery on Saturday. Local post members presenting colors included Billy Perry Charles Robinette Junior Foughty J O Steenrod chaplain and Wilbur D Mender adjutant. The Plains High School Band member Bill Horn was bugler. McKnight was a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific theater.

Nelsonville K. T. Crossen American Legion Athens Ben Williams Glenford Dugan Tony McKnight Carbon Hill Billy Perry Charles Robinette Junior Foughty J. O. Steenrod Wilbur D. Mender Bill Horn Plains McKnight

Legion Post 414 to Meet in Legion Hall Tuesday

American Legion Post 414 will meet in the Legion Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering will discuss post affairs and upcoming community events.

Legion Post Glouster American Legion Post 414 Legion Hall

Local Man Pleads Guilty To Charges In Nelsonville

Nelsonville report states Clinton Chapman pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and driving without a license after a collision near Routes 33 and 278. He was fined $100 plus costs for the DUI and $5 plus costs for no license. Patrol halted him about 1:40 a.m. Sunday after the crash with a car owned by John Thompson at 227 Canal St. Other patrol cited Robert Ervin Tippie for crossing a yellow line. fined $10. John McKee pleaded guilty to improper brakes and fined $10.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Clinton Chapman Arthur Kennedy Chapman John Thompson Canal St Robert Ervin Tippie Jacksonville John McKee New Marshfield Mayor's Court

Oak Grove Resident William Foughty Dead at 62

Nelsonville Ohio reports the death of William Dick Foughty 62 a Oak Grove resident after three weeks in Mount St Mary Hospital He was a retired miner native of Athens County survived by wife Madge two daughters Gerald Jacobs and Lawrence Dailey two grandchildren four brothers and five sisters Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Stout funeral home burial in New Marshfield Cemetery

Nelsonville William Dick) Foughty Oak Grove Mount St. Mary Hospital Mr. Foughty Athens County Alex Elizabeth Foughty Madge Foughty Gerald Jacobs Lawrence Dailey Columbus Mark Foughty Raymond Edward Stout Funeral Home New Marshfield Cemetery

Beech Grove Homecoming Planned for August 23

Beech Grove sets an August 23 homecoming with morning service at 10 30 led by Rev Miles E Hoon followed by a noon basket dinner. The afternoon program includes musical selections from area churches and brief talks by former members.

Glouster Beech Grove Miles E. Hoon

16th Birthday Party Given for Son at Home

Mr and Mrs Laster Lewis hosted a 16th birthday party for their son Larry on Wednesday evening at their home. Guests included Yvonne Sharp Jean Kennard Janet Grandy Tommy Barrett Billy Heizer Mike Morrison Neil and Roger McCune Charles Murphy Delia Chalfant and Rolland and Loin Chalfant.

Glouster Laster Lewis Larry Yvonne Sharp Jean Kennard Janet Grandy Tommy Barrett Billy Heizer Mike Morrison Neil Roger McCune Charles Murphey Delia Chalfant Rolland Loin Chalfant

Local folks visit relatives and move about town

Eunice Sanborn visits sister in Dayton while Miss Slater from The Plains sees friends here. Several residents host or visit in Columbus Canton Athens Fort Wayne and Dearborn. James Dearth moves to Nelsonville as the Bruce family relocates there.

Murray City Eunice Sanborn Fred Kineer Dayton Sarah Slater the Plains Sharon Norman Clarence O’nail Arthur Shelton Columbus Forest Ayers Eileen Koon Clyde Bartimus New Lexington Patty Williams James Dearth Nelsonville William Bruce Charles Shunkwiler Detroit Dearborn Mich Delbert Frazee Guy Waldeck Canton Harry Shaffer Ralph Barberson Roger Lester Sorrell Pat Athens Marilyn Stone James Robson Rita Ohio Power Co Rachelmacher Park Logan Leo Elward Linda Lu Fort Wayne Ind Edward Dan Wolfe Glen Dixon Arlington Dixon Floyd Keeton

Fire Alarm Prank Wakes Glouster Village

A Sunday 2 a m false alarm blasted from the Glouster fire siren for six minutes before Harold Shumway stopped it. Rumor spread of a Gordon Hotel fire as a car fled, with villagers outraged at the prank despite no damage or injuries.

Glouster Village Fire Department Harold Shumway Fire Department Shum Way Main St Gordon Hotel

Ex-Resident Of Leon Dies

Samuel Melton Santee 61 of Charleston former Leon resident died Sunday in McMillan Hospital after a brief illness. He worked for New York Central Railroad. Survived by wife Jessie Burdette Santee six sons six daughters two brothers five sisters twenty two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday Leon Methodist Church Rev J P Keefer officiating burial Leon Cemetery. Friends may call at Cunningham funeral home in Charleston.

Point Pleasant Samuel Melton Santee Elmwood Ave Charleston Leon McMillan Hospital Santee New York Central Railroad Jessie Burdette Santee Everett Clarence Herbert Sterling Str Mark Gallipolis Franklin U.S. Army Japan Lester Opal Graham Sweckley Ohio Ethel Tanner Georgetown Leon Methodist Church J. P. Keefer Leon Cemetery Cunningham Funeral Home

Ice Cream Social Set for Jacksonville Church

Glouster residents invite neighbors to an ice cream social at Jacksonville Methodist Church on Wednesday at 6 p m. The event aims to foster community spirit with refreshments and conversation.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church

Glouster and Area Personal Visitors At Weekend Gatherings

Residents from Elyria Canton Columbus Zanesville Columbus Toledo and Cleveland visited family in Glouster and nearby towns. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs James Johnson Mrs Doris Smith and Sharon Janice Faye Schultz Beverly Barstow Dias Deal and family Mrs Vera Corwin and guests from Columbus Toledo Canal Winchester and more.

Dixon Home Maggie Trimmer Columbus Dow Newell Jack Bowman Wellsville Ohio Dixon Glen Dixon Arlington Gerald Sorrell Chauncey Sorrell Lester Sorrell Irene Jonas Robert Sands Lancaster Robert Johnson Ricky Jill Elyria Mr. Johnson James Johnson Doris Smith Sharon Stafford Carrolton Janice Faye Schultz Beverly Barstow Dias Deal Canton William Deal Donna Trimble Lynn Gladden Bethlehem Steel Corp Delmar Gladden FE. C. Shirkey Jacksonville Gladstone Brunton Shirley Ernie Zanesville Shirkeys Byron Shirkey Eddie and Turvey Julius Haydn Ronnie Cleveland Frank Buhin Jeff Vera Corwin Susan Pendleton Mable Neilson John Boyd Jessie Rainey Ed Vaughn Larry Vaughn Larry, Jr

Frank Love Rites Held

Funeral services for Frank A. Love were held Friday afternoon at the Glouster Church of Christ with the Rev. D. K. Keater officiating. Burial followed in Glouster Cemetery as the American Legion Post 414 conducted a military service. Out-of-town mourners included Hartey Love, Minnesota. Russell Love, Zanesville. Verdun Love, Canton. and Mr. and Mrs. C. Hines, Corning.

Glouster Frank A. Love Verdun Love Canton Mrs. C. Hines Corning

Nelsonville Band Boosters Meet Tonight at 7:30

A Nelsonville Band Boosters Club meeting is scheduled in the high school band room tonight at 7 30 p m. Several matters of importance will be discussed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Band Boosters Club

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits and Births Across Several Towns

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list multiple births and admissions. Residents named include Mr and Mrs Raymond Mack Logan Route 3 with a daughter, Mr and Mrs Alfred Blake Carbon Hill with a son, and numerous others in Athens Nelsonville Glouster Columbus Kent New Plymouth and surrounding areas. Adults Frances Steenrod and Bernice McClain appear among admitted patients.

Raymond Mack Logan Alfred Blake Carbon Hill Horst Hammer Athens Frances Stenrod Nelsonville Margaret Hatem New Lewington Bernice McClain Union Furnace Marion McSherry Dorothy Stephenson Glouster Helen Gilbreath Carbondale Ella Shaner William Wicks Bessie Largent New Plymouth Stanley Wilt New Straiteville Dallas Townsend Columbus

Store Converts to Self Service in Middleport

Rall Ben Franklin Store in Middleport announces conversion to a self service format this week. The store will close today through Wednesday for changes. Manager FB O Rall cites strong customer acceptance and expanded merchandise selection as keys to success. A grand re opening is planned for Thursday with public invites to inspect the updated store.

Middleport Rall Ben Franklin FB. O. Rall

Skillet Fire Causes Smoke at Nelsonville Home

An overheated skillet filled the Homer Byrd residence at 431 Madison St with smoke Sunday around 1 45 PM. Fireman Bill Hall took the call. no other damage was reported.

Nelsonville Homer Byrd Madison St Bill Hall

Stolen Auto Is Recovered in Middleport

A 1949 Cadillac stolen from Middleport's business district Thursday at 11 12 a.m. was recovered Saturday around 6 p.m. near Sheridan Cleveland. The car belonged to Don Davis and was parked by his son former Cpl Robert Davis who had just returned from Korea. The vehicle was taken by an escapee from the Boys Industrial School Lancaster. The BIS sought custody and prosecution. Davis noted the theft after a year in Korea with no losses. It remained unclear if clothing or the car were damaged.

Middleport Sheridan Cleveland Don Davis Cpl Robert Bob) Davis Korea Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster BIS Davis

Junior Youth Trio Returns From Camp

Three members of the Junior Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church returned home Sunday after a week at Camp Presmont on Lake Piedmont. Freddie Brown Lanny Taylor and Jimmy Norton were picked up by Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson, the adult advisor of the group.

Glouster Auxiliary to Meet at Fagle Hall

The Glouster Auxiliary of the Fagles Lodge plans a meeting in Fagle Hall on Tuesday at 7 30 p m An officers meeting will precede the session.

Glouster Fagles Lodge Fagle Hall

New Sewer Project Construction Slated In Pomeroy

Mayor Delmar A. Canaday announced a new sewer project in Pomeroy to lay 350 feet of 24 inch tile near the Sugar Run Mill. The work aims to divert surface water and protect nearby properties after resident requests at the last council meeting.

Edward Stoneburner Dies Unexpectedly

Nelsonville friends report the sudden death of Edward Stoneburner at his Roseville home. A former New Straitsville district resident he leaves a wife and two daughters including Mrs. Donna German of Zanesville. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday in Roseville.

Nelsonville Edward Stoneburner Roseville New Straitsville Donna German Zanesville

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