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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1952

Page

2

Hartley Chosen Band Boosters President in Nelsonville

Mrs Pearl Hartley was elected president of the Band Boosters Club for the coming year at a high school meeting in Nelsonville succeeding Estel Crabtree. Other officers named include Orlando Howson vice president Mrs Mildred Carlin secretary Mrs Bernard Goss treasurer and Crabtree as a queen contest committee member.

Nelsonville Pearl Hartley Estel Crabtree Leonard Powell Orlando Howson Mildred Carlin Bernard Goss Crabtree

Nelsonville WSCS Hears August Program at First Methodist

Nelsonville WSCS of the First Methodist Church resumed after a month's break with a program on Partners in Obedience led by Rev. W. C. Pfeiffer. The meeting featured hymns, a soprano solo by Mrs. Pete Shough, a piano solo by Mrs. Charles Powers, and reports by officers. About 50 members attended and refreshments followed.

Nelsonville WSCS First Methodist Church Gilbert Weiss Wesley Hawk Homer Malotte Jonas Irma Wilson

Quarterbacks Make Plans For Local Club Season

Nelsonville residents discuss fund raising and season plans at City Hall meeting of the Quarterback Club. President Jack Maurer led the session as Coach Jim Chenevey prepares first football call in about two weeks.

Nelsonville City Hall Jack Maurer Jim Chenevey

Child Leaves Hospital After Observation in Columbus

Nelsonville reports 11 year old Georgenne Kirkendall daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Kirkendall was discharged from Children's Hospital Columbus where she had been taken Saturday for observation and treatment. A neck virus infection is given as the cause of her illness.

Nelsonville Georgenne Kirkendall Ben Kirkendall W. Columbus Sr Children’s Hospital, Columbus

Daughter Debra Jo Born to Graham Family

Mr and Mrs Francis Graham announce the birth of a daughter at their home on July 11 in Nelsonville. The girl has been named Debra Jo. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Nathan Thomas of Nelsonville Route A.

Nelsonville Francis Graham Debra Jo Nathan Thomas

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Pile Relief

A newspaper advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly spent on pile remedies and touts Peterson's Ointment as soothing relief in minutes. A 40e box or 70e tube applicator offers fast relief with a money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

Mayor Collects $1384 Total During July

Nelsonville report shows July fines and licenses totaling 1384 dollars. Funds disbursed include General 413.80 recreation licenses 40 trailer park 15 city auto tax 167.50. State patrol half collected 167.50 and related costs split between mayor 202.10 chief of police 40.10 and Athens County 358.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin State Highway Ohio Athens County

VEW To Meet At Post Home In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Post 3467 Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm at the post home on Riverside now under reconstruction. Members may report at 6 pm for a work detail and another work detail is set for Sunday at 8 am. Roof completion enables interior rehab and plastering. Sylvania lighting fixtures were bought from Snyder Electric Co Lancaster.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Riverside Bill Reed Sylvania Snyder Electric Co Lancaster

Queen Contestants' Standing Announced in Nelsonville

The Band Boosters Club sponsors the Nelsonville Queen contest and announced the first five contestants as Bonnie McCollum Jean Hill Beverly Whyte Elaine Swank and Rita Altier. Beverly Whyte rose from fifth to third in the latest weekly standings checked by the committee each Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Bonnie McCollum Jean Hill Beverly Whyte Elaine Swank Rita Altier

Defendant Denies Charge of Threats in Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville Mayor Paul Galvin's court Jim Smith pleaded innocent to menacing threats alleged in an affidavit by C Nettie Peppers. Hearing set for 7 pm today. A separate assault charge by Mrs Carrie Windle against John Windle Jr was dismissed for lack of evidence with no costs after Windle pled innocent at an earlier arraignment.

Nelsonville C. Nettie Peppers Jim Smith Paul Galvin Carrie Windle John Windle, Jr Galvin Windle

Rotarians Picnic Set for August 26 at Krieg Farm

Nelsonville Rotary Club declares annual picnic will be at Krieg Farm near Logan on August 26. President William Friedrich presided at a brief business session after dinner. F K Shefield of the Logan club attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Krieg Farm Logan William Friedrich F. K. Sheffield Logan Club

Circle of Ruth Holds Annual Picnic at Presbyterian Manse

The Circle of Ruth annual picnic occurred Monday evening on the Presbyterian manse lawn with Mrs J L Evang as hostess. Following dinner Mrs W T Cook a former missionary in Korea spoke on conditions in the war torn country and outlined needs. A round table discussion ended the gathering.

Presbyterian Manse J. L. Evang W. T Cook Korea Athens

Willing Workers Class meets at Mrs. Bryson’s home

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will gather at 300 Oak Street Friday at 7 30 p.m. A pot luck meal will be served.

The Christian Church Goldie Bryson Oak St

Linton Returns From California Amid Quake Talk

Nelsonville resident Max Linton, a local printer who went to California to relocate, has returned home during the area’s second earthquake. He served in World War II and says conditions there do not meet his expectations.

Nelsonville Max Linton California Land of Sunshine Max

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerr Nelsonville welcome a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. George Smathers Millfield Route 1 announce a daughter. Admitted are Mark Dyer Glouster Route 1 and Charles J. Williams Shawnee. Dismissed are Mrs. Arnold Brunton Glouster and Mrs. Merle Love Nelsonville Route 1.

Charles Kerr Nelsonville George Smathers Millfield Mark Dyer Glouster Charles J. Williams Shawnee Arnold Brunton Merle Love

Hanning Mingus Family Reunion Highlights Picnic and Games

The Hanning Mingus reunion gathered July 27 at Hattie Mingus home with a noon picnic on the lawn and croquet in the afternoon. Attendees included numerous Mingus relatives from Athens Glenn Glouster Hebbardsville and surrounding areas, plus several Heffken and Wallace family members. The Wallace reunion also ran at the James Wallace home with listed guests, and Velma Werner hosted a euchre gathering with prize winners and a dessert spread. Includes birthday acknowledgments for Susie Bell and Eda Heffken.

Millfield Hanning Hattie Mingus Dell Kennedy Ronnie David Lancaster Robert Hanning Bob Gamwell Pamela Forest Kelly Theodore Heffken Glouster Glen Jessie Joey Tommy Roger Linda Lovsey Wilma Mingus Diana Clell Mingus Jack Mingus Velma Werner Amy Jo Moody Clara Theisen Vera Rhoades Frances Wallace Elizabeth Patton Doris Willis Kathleen Mingus Janet Cole Emma Heffken Sylvia Siville Columbus Mary Brown Lynn Molly Hazel Boudinot Bessie Wemner Velma Wemer Hugh Susie Bell Eda Heffken Mingus

Chauncey New Industry Goal At Village Council Meet

Chauncey village officials heard a push to attract new industry with business leaders meeting Tuesday. A promotional committee was named and will meet later to plan steps. The council also unanimously approved paying all monthly bills including mayoral, marshal, and fund expenditures totaling 328.50.

Chauncey

Airman on Leave in Millfield Area

Byron David Sayers on 15 day leave with parents Mr and Mrs Clair O Sayers in Millfield Route 1 He enlisted February 7 and trained at Sampson AFB New York in April then served in Moody AFB Valdosta Ga in food service He will report back to Moody August 15 and hopes to transfer soon to train as a crane and shovel operator

Millfield Byron David Sayers Clair O. Sayers Sayers Air Force Sampson Air Force Base New York Moody Air Force Base Valdosta Food Service Moody Base

Mrs Lizzie Canter Visited Columbus As Guest

Mrs Lizzie Canter spent last weekend in Columbus as a guest of Mr George Hollycroft and Mrs Hollycroft. Mr and Mrs Jack McCafferty and daughters Judy Patsy and Penny have returned from a vacation in Canada. They also visited Niagara Falls New York Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Lizzie Canter Columbus George Hollycroft Jack McCafferty Judy Patsy Penny Canada Niagara Falls New York Pennsylvania West Virginia

Community Notes From Ebberfield and Nearby Towns

Miss Mary Greenler of Ebberfield visits relatives including Mr and Mrs William King and cousins Mrs D A Dias travels to New London and Youngstown. Charlotte Lightfoot and Wanda Kay Lightfoot visit uncle Ernest Wood and aunt. Families share dinners and Sunday School gatherings with listed residents including King, Wood, Dillinger, Carl, Harrison, Beal, Brickles, and Murray.

Kingsbury Mary Greenler Ebberfield Ind William King Greenler King D. A. Dias New London Youngstown Charlotte Wanda Kay Lightfoot Bradbury Ernest Wood Virgil King Norman Wood Hazel Throckmorton Ralph Chase Etta Dillinger Pauline Ralph Carl Alen Harrison Dean Blackwood Blane Farley Ray Brickles Donald Brickles Wayne Beal Yvonne Beal Lucille Beal Dona Dias Olen Harrison Bobby Jones Lyda Carl Harold Burnside Dana Murray Ralph Carl Janeth Beal

Local Social Notes From Cheshire And Nearby

Cheshire residents Mr and Mrs Virgil Hicks Mrs Elizabeth Bohn and Vera visit Mrs Ed Swisher in Cincinnati. Jimmy Thomas visits brother David Thomas in Salina California. Jack Bocock on furlough with parents Mr and Mrs John Bocock. Mrs Lawrence Bott of Freedom Pennsylvania visits Mrs Irma Shoemaker and Mr and Mrs Robert Cornelius. Mr and Mrs Earl Grapes Akron were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J W Grapes and Lottie Roush. Mrs Carl Russell Doris Vernon and Jacki Newark guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Watson.

Cheshire Virgil Hicks Elizabeth Bohn Vera Cincinnati Ed Swisher Jimmy Thomas David Thomas Salina Calif Jack Bocock John Bocock Lawrence Bott Freedom Irma Shoemaker Robert Cornelieus Fearl Grapes Akron J. W. Grapes Lottie Roush Carl Russell Doris Vernon Jacki Newark Eugene Watson

Picnic Attendees of UMWA Auxiliary At Buckeye Lake

Twelve members and two guests of the Auxiliary of UMWA attended a Sunday picnic at Buckeye Lake. In Youngstown, Ohio, about 55,000 steelworkers in the area prepare to accept a retroactive pay increase totaling five million dollars.

Chauncey Auxiliary of UMWA Buckeye Lake Youngstown

Arrests and Fines Reported in Local Governance

Chauncey Pearl Carsey was arrested by State Inspector Paul Mars for violating the common carrier act and fined $10 plus costs by Mayor Charles Wadley. Additional arrests include Edgar Beverage fined $125 and costs for DUI and jailed for nonpayment, Durwood Rutter for failing to obey a stop light, Lewis Everett for a traffic signal failure, and Isaac Mohlar for unsafe vehicle operation.

Chauncey Pearl Carsey Paul Mars Charles Wadley Clifford Banfield Joe Cline Edgar Beverage Mansfield Durwood Rutter Lewis Everett Isaac Mohlar

Meeting Cancelled and Picnic Planned by Legion Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting in Legion Hall this Thursday was cancelled due to the Auxiliary convention in Columbus. A picnic is scheduled at Memorial Park on Thursday August 14.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall Memorial Park Columbus

Glouster Village Council to Meet in Evening Session

Glouster Village council will hold an adjourned meeting this evening at 7 o clock. The session continues from last Friday evenings regular meeting.

Glouster Glouster

Kiwanis Picnic Set For Monday In Glouster

Glouster Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Gordon announces a family picnic at Lane Burr Oak Merrill Ogg’s cottage Monday from 3 to 830 pm. Each family brings lunch. club provides ice cream and refreshments and plans boat rides on the lake. Proceeds from broom sales support underprivileged child work.

Glouster Kiwanis Hotel Gordon L. G. DeLong Glouster Schools Ane Lane Burr Oak Merrill Ogg Richard Guinther John Devol Carl Bradbury Ben Goldberg Dan Kovach B. R. Angie Porter Dugan Ray Lange Richard Eddy Lawrence Colbert DeLong Guinther Joe Williams Ray White Roger Kittle George Campbell Ogg

Oakdale Church of God Hosts Second Homecoming

One hundred ten attendees joined Oakdale Church of God for its second annual homecoming in Glouster on Sunday. A grove meal followed afternoon services featuring Parkersburg musicians. Mrs. J. B. McClung was immersed in Baptist services. Guests came from Trimble Redtown Millfield MacLeish Paros Glouster Columbus Canton Massillon Rockland Malta Vincent Bremen North Matewan Detroit Point Pleasant Parkersburg.

Glouster Oakdale Columbus Canton Massillon Rockland Malta, Vincent Bremen North Matewan W. Va Detroit Point Pleasant Parkersburg

Child's First Birthday Celebrated at Water Street Party

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Talbert hosted relatives on Water Street July 30 to mark the first birthday of grandson William Whitlatch. Attendees included Bill and Dorothy Whitlatch, Dorothy Richardson, Maude Hunter, Lonella Whitlatch, J H Dunnette family, John Sue and Billy Dunnette, and Barbara Dunlap of Nelsonville. Ice cream cake and soft drinks were served.

John Sue Billy Barbara Dunlap

Wallace Family Returns From Lac Quebec Fishing Trip

Giouster Personals report that Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wallace and family Jerry and Suzanne, all of this city, along with Mrs. Bernice Ryan of Columbus, returned Monday from a two weeks fishing trip to Lac Quebec in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis of Warren are visiting here with Mrs. Annetta Lewis, Ralphs mother.

C. F. Wallace Jerry Suzanne Bernice Ryan Columbus Lac- Quebec Canada Ralph Lewis Warren Lewis Annetta Lewis

Birth announced for Mary Marie Williams in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williams announce the birth of a daughter Mary Marie born July 16 at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McKee and John McKee of Glouster share in the happy news.

Glouster Claude Williams Mary Marie Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville John McKee Herbert McKee

Class Picnic Planned by Loyal Daughters

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will hold a class picnic Friday at 6 p.m. in Memorial Park. Each member should bring sandwiches a covered dish and her own table service. In case of rain the event moves to the church.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Memorial Park

Glouster WSCS Plans Thursday Church Meeting

The Glouster WSCS will meet in the social rooms of the Methodist Church Thursday at 7 30 p m with members invited to attend and discuss church activities.

Glouster WSCS Methodist Church

Lost 40 Lbs Rennel Concen trate Weight Loss Claim

A Richwood Ohio woman Celia M Grubb aged 51 reports losing 40 pounds using Rennel Concen trate. She says regularity improved arthritis pain eased and she can do housework without hunger. The ad-style testimonial notes health gains and a simple home recipe.

Rennel Celia M. Grubb Richwood Ohio

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Hartley Nelsonville Social Notes Zeal Store North High Street Columbus, Ohio Post N'S Y Athletic Linton Willfield Wallace James Wallace Leslie Garrison Terre Haute Ray Wallace Brown Indianapolis Heber Channel Margaret Hughes Jackson Sarah Rowland Dick Robinson Bainbridge William Wallace Jim Wallace Wayland Pat Wallace John Theisen Ayi Ra U.N and Coastal Navy Cme Americann Aid West Germany Germany Berlin Russia Peoples Army Wilhelm Zaisser Kremlin U.S France Italy Belgium Holland Luxembourg People's Police George Murphy Virgina Glouster, Ohio J. H. Wilson First National Bank Giouster Personals Doan L. R. Faires High St Broad St Sanese
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