Fast Moving Grass Fire Strikes Hill District Tract
A wide fast spreading grass fire, likely started by boys at play, burned several acres in the Hill District north and east of Nelsonville. Air Force Survivors camp and Forest Service crews, aided by Fire Chief Clarence Hall, battled the blaze under hot dry conditions and water shortages, with the fire flaring again after initial containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Air Force
Dorr Run
Forest Service
Clarence Hall
Gurmamer
Couple Wed in Germany United at New York
Mrs. David Davis, returning from Germany, and 1st Lieut. Davis were married on May 2. They will stay with his parents in LA before heading to Fort Lee Virginia for four months of Army training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New York
Nelsonville
David Davis
Davis
US Army
Berlin
Ir. A Davis
Elizabeth St
Fort Lee
Entertains at Party for Mrs. George Sish
Mrs. George Sish entertained guests at a party with 14 attendees. Elizabeth Canter and Lucille Slisher received prizes as ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Sisher
Elizabeth Canter
Lucille Slisher
Picnic dinner memo from Athens County Camp 78 veterans
Nelsonville report by C. E. Scott describes a lake Hope Shelter House meal held by Athens County Camp 78 of Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary. It notes a humorous prize dispute over truthfulness, a firm finish with a fine supper, perfect weather, and plans to return next year with flags displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
Lake Hope Shelter House
C. E. Scott
Keasy
Herb Sutton
Dalton
Ralph Dalton
C. E. Boott
Tede Dalton
Surprise Birthday Celebration For Chauncey Ray Smith
Chauncey Ray Smith of Athens Route 4 was surprised by family on Sunday as relatives gathered to celebrate her birthday. A noon birthday dinner followed by homemade ice cream and cake prepared by Mrs. Edmond Smith Mrs. Raymond Smith and Mrs. James Hooper. Attending were numerous relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Douglas Newark Mr. and Mrs. James Hooper Gary Barbara Athens Route 4 Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Smith Mr. and Mrs. Donald Green Columbus Mrs. Bessie Whipple Albany Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schoonover Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith Susie Willie Sandy Marolyn and Carolyn Miss Evelyn Reed Chauncey and Wilbur Athens Route 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ray Smith
Athens
Edmond Smith
Raymond Smith
James Hooper
Pearl Douglas
Newark
Gary
Barbara
Edmund Smith
Donald Green
Columbus
Bessie Whipple
Albany
Lee Schoonover
Susie
Willie
Sandy
Marolyn
Carolyn
Evelyn Reed
Wilbur
Rutland residents seek gamma globulin for local children
Several Rutland residents visited the County Health Department to request gamma globulin for local children. The report does not note any outcome. Names include Mrs. Marca Dennison Naomi Chase Margaret Parsons Mei ra Turner Eli Dennison Gertrude Chase Rena Ralph Athens. families from Columbus and Rutland are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
County Department of Health
Marca Dennison
Naomi Chase
Margaret Parsons
Meira Turner
Eli Dennison
Social notes from New Stratsville area visitations
Mrs. Kate Windfordner and Mr and Mrs Clarence Heinzy of Barberton visited Mr and Mrs William Beck. Mrs W H Beck of Columbus is visiting Mr and Mrs William Beck. Mrs William Hinkle is a patient at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville. Several families from Columbus Cleveland and Toledo visit relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Kate Windfordner
Clarence Heinzy
Barberton
William Beck
W. H. Beck
Columbus
William Hinkle
Good Samaritan Hospital
Zanesville
Thurman Thompson
Thurma
William Seaman
Hinkle
William Rawlins
Jean Williams
Logan
William Smith
Della Hoy
Jane Lirvin
Ann Kemper
Junior Angle
Cleveland
Perce Angle
Raymond Burke
Sons of Columbus
Mary Burke
Jim Grandy
Thomas Grandy
Hemlock
Kiwanis Roundtable Discusses Civic Work in Gordon Hotel
A Kiwanis Club meeting at the Gordon Hotel held a post dinner round-table on community matters. With president Carl Bradbury absent due to hay fever, Richard Guinther led the session as members including Ben Goldberg George Campbell Porter Dugan and others contributed before referrals to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe William
Dan Kovach
Harold Rose
Richard Guinther
Loyal Daughters Class Picnic at Memorial Park
Glouster notes report the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ holding their annual picnic Friday evening at Memorial Park. Prayer was given by John McAllister, grandson of Francis and Mary McAllister, followed by a pot-luck supper with ice cream, cake and watermelon for attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John H. Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Balderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones, Mrs. Emmett Anderson, Mrs. Delmar Gladden, Mrs. Frances McAllister, Paul and John McAllister, Mrs. Jennie Jones, Esta Harper, Jeannie Gatchel, and several Murray and Myers family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Loyal Daughters
Church of Christ
Memorial Park
John McAllister
Francis MccAllister
John H. Henshaw
Wilbur Balderson
Ernest Jones
Emmett Anderson
Delmar Gladden
Frances McAllister
Paul and
John
Jennie Jones
Esta Harper
Jeannie Gatchel
Rachel and
Jane Murray
Pauline Myers
Frances Thomas
Sabra Armstrong
Jo Ellen Carter
Funk Family Marks 80th Birthday in Pomeroy
Mr and Mrs William Funk celebrated the 80th birthday of Mrs Thom as Terrell in Pomeroy on Sunday. Attendees included Robert and Kathy Funk of Glouster, Ellsworth Cheatam and Larry Cheatam of Cleveland, Bill Hendery and Mary Jeannine Funk of Lancaster, Patty Funk of Sandusky, Charles Funk of Jacksonville, Ben Spencer and Betty Jean Adams of Racine, Frank Ryther, Norman Terrell, Walter Terrell and Juanita of Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Willam Funk
Pomeroy
Betty Jean Adams
Racine
Frank Ryther
Norman Terrell
Walter Terrell
Juanita
Anniversary Program at First Baptist Church Honors Pastor Cleveland
The First Baptist Church marks the pastor Rev. F. C. Cleveland's second anniversary with an all day program. At 11 a.m. Rev. B. F. Hall and Nelsonville choir join the service. At 2:30 p.m. Rev. C. J. Carpenter and Rendville choir sing. A men’s group from Athens directed by Rev. William Wesley also performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
F. C. Cleveland
B. F. Hall
Nelsonville
C. J. Carpenter
Rendville
Athens
William Wesley
Family trip traces landmarks from Smithsonian to Gettysburg
Mr and Mrs Herbie Zimmer and daughter Roberta recently returned from a motor vacation to Washington DC visiting the Smithsonian Institution and Pentagon Building. The tour included Mt Vernon Gettysburg and Richmond State Capitol with overnight stays along Skyline Drive at Front Royal and stops in Virginia and Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbie Zimmer
Roberta
Washington, D. C
Smithsonian Institute
Pentagon Building
Mt. Vernon
Gettysburg
Richmond
State Capitol
Skyline Drive
Skyline Tavern
Front Royal
Virginia
Maryland
Local residents noted in Glouster and Columbus visits
Mr Effie Brown of Glouster sold her home and will move Sunday to Columbus to reside with her son Virgil Tucker at 1003 Madison Ave. Mr and Mrs Frank Binderbasin Jr and Jack, Mrs Gertrude Baird, and Craig Ginnar were also mentioned. Jacksonville resident Mrs Frances Roof and Bailey Run visitors spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake Park. Mrs Wealtha Williams of Glouster attended Trimble Church of Christ services and visited Mrs 5S S Underwood. Mrs Carl Cole sang a solo at morning service. Mr and Mrs Charles Tippie Jr and daughter Susan, and Mr and Mrs Frank Binderbasin Sr of Jacksonville spent the weekend in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Chase
Rutland
Rena Ralph
Athens
Leland J. Chase
Columbus
Smoky Mountains
Margaret Parsons
George Brown
Branch Fleming
Middleport
Eva Flemt
Paden City
W. Va
Ethel Snowden
Holzer Hospital
Harry Snowden, Jr
John L., Ralston
Dickens
Iowa
Guy Mutchler
O. O. Patterson
Herald Dewhurst
Providence
RK L
Dwight Kennedy
Tommy Dewhurst
Patricia Dian
Chillicothe
Bob Davis
Freddie
Allen Braley
John Braley
Donald Wells
Sidney Wells
Betty Siders
Cassie Baughman
Gahanna
Ohio
Effie Brown
Glouster
Virgil Tucker
Madison Ave
Frank Binderbasin, Jr
Jack
Gertrude Baird
Craig Ginnar
Jacksonville
Frances Roof
Bailey Run
Buckeye Lake Park
Wealtha Williams
Trimble Church of Christ
S. Underwood
Carl Cole
Charles Tippie, Jr
Susan
Frank Binderbasin, Sr
Picnic Guests Attend Columbus and Southern Electric Event
Mr and Mrs Paul Porter Sr Mr and Mrs Paul Porter Jr and John and Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner attended the Columbus and Southern Electric Co picnic Sunday at Gold Cliff Park near Circleville. Paul Porter Sr is an employee of the electric co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Paul Porter Sr
Paul Porter Jr
John
Karl Gardner
Columbus and Southern Electric Co
Gold Cliff Park
Circleville
The
Electric Co
Dr Stevenson Accepts Mission Post in Far East
Dr Dwight E Stevenson professor of homiletics at The College of the Bible Lexington Kentucky and Mrs Stevenson have accepted a temporary missionary appointment in the Philippines for the 1953 64 school year They sailed from New Orleans August 14 visiting Japan before going to the Philippines where he will teach as a visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary Manila and in Gastam de and Paco churches Mrs Stevenson will aid missionary work with Philippine Federation of Church Women focusing on women’s issues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Union Theological Semin
Manila
Gastamde
Paco
Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Mrs Florence Henry attended a birthday dinner for her mother Mrs Bert King of Pomeroy. Guests of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney this week include Corinne Beckelhimer and Earl Beckelhimer. Rita Schoonover visits Paulette and Ruth Ann McKinney in Morristown. Several families from Lancaster, Trenton, Cleveland and Canton are noted as visitors or hosts in a series of social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Florence Henry
Bert King
Pomeroy
Gilbert Courtney
Hunter Beckelhymer
Corinne
Hiram
Earl Beckelhymer
Trenton
Isabelle Courtney
Cincinnati
William H. Schoonover
Lancaster
Rita Schoonover
Paulette
Ruth Ann McKinney
Morristown
Baughman
Trimble
Robinette
Sisson
Floyd
Plains
Car
Athens
Danny Gross
Karl Shafer
Woodrow Ferrell
Ohio University
Martha Russell
Millfield
Forest Kelly
Glouster
Apple Grove Social Notes Return Home and Hospital News
Bud Sharpnak returned to Columbus after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Sharpnack. Early Roush and Wilson Slaughter are in Holzer Hospital. Mrs Charles Sayre attended the state fair in Lexington West Virginia and will visit eastern cities before returning home. Norma Ann and Frankie Chapman visited relatives at Five Points. A picnic at Portland Park included multiple families. S J Bommer left for Tampa after a week with relatives in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Grove
Bud Sharpnack
Columbus
Jack Sharpnack
Early Roush
Wilson Slaughter
Holzer Hospital
Charles Sayre
Lexington
W. Va
Norma Ann
Frankie Chapman
Portland Park
Roy Buck
Clarence Shields
Judy
Herbert Shields
Marlene
Etta Shields
Georgia Wolfe
Georgia
S. S. Sommer
Alec Wheeler
Donald Drumm
Marietta
S. J. Bommer
Tampa
Fla
West Virginia
Charlies Sommer
Morris Sebril
South Side
Glemm Wolfe
Dell-ane and Bell-ans Digestion Relief Ad
Fastest known relief for gas on stomach and indigestion. Dell-ane tablets claim fastest action for relief of belching and gas. 50¢ refund if not satisfied with empty carton to Bell-ans Orangeburg New York. Get Delles today for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell-ans
Orangeburg
N. Y
Nelsonville Social Notes Daughters Gather in Reunion
Five daughters of Mrs. John Roscoe of Lancaster formerly of Nelsonville met at the family home for dinner and a reunion. Pictures were taken after the meal. Attending were Mrs. W. L. Cooley of Nelsonville Mrs. Donald Thrift of Phoenix Arizona Mrs. George Thimmel and Mrs. Park Byers of Lancaster and Mrs. Donald Cloud of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roscoe
Lancaster
Nelsonville
W. L. Cooley
Donald Thrift
Phoenix
Ariz
George Thimmel
Park Byers
Donald Cloud
Columbus
Mrs Gaskins Dies At 62 In Ohio Hospital
Mrs Mary Frances Gaskins aged 62 died at 4 10 a m in Holzer Hospital after five weeks as a patient She was born February 25 1891 daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah Elizabeth McDaniel She attended Bellemeade EUB Church Survivors include husband a daughter Gertrude Potts of Point Pleasant four brothers Russell and Raymond McDaniel Charles G McDaniel George McDaniel a sister Mrs R E Smith one half sister Mrs Catherine Onacue one half brother Frank McDaniel and granddaughter Donna Sue Potts Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p m at Bellemeade EUB Church with Rev Harry Eckels Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Friends may call at the Gaskins residence on Howard Ave after 9 a m Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mary Frances Gaskins
Robert H. Gaskins
Holzer Hospital
Alexander
Sarah Elizabeth McDaniel
Bellemeade Eub Church
Gertrude Potts
Russell McDaniel
Charleston
Raymond McDaniel
Akron
Charles G. McDaniel
Cleveland
George McDaniel
Illinois
R. E. Smith
Middleport
Catherine Onacue
East Liverpool
Ohio
Frank McDaniel
Donna Sue Potts
Harry Eckels
Lone Oak Cemetery
Gaskins
Howard Ave
Thursay
Philadelphia Area Young People Conference at Camp Christian
The Philadelphian Area Young People's conference meets all week at Camp Christian near Magnetic Springs. Nelsonville Church attendees include Patty Anderson Rosalie Hartley Julia Howe Roberta Steenrod and Ruth Ann Tolliver. Arthur E Long son of the Rev and Mrs J A Long serves as a camp assistant this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Camp Christian
Magnetic Springs
Maxwell couple announce birth of Donna Jean daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Elza Maxwell of Glouster announce the birth of their daughter Donna Jean on August 19. The Maxwell family also includes two daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Elza Maxwell
St Giouster
Donna Jean
Maxwells
Birth Announced in Cleveland for Margaret Louise Jensen
Dr and Mrs Adolph Jensen announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Louise on August 18 at Bay View Hospital North Olmstead Ohio Nelle Belle Williams mother of the baby is mentioned in the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Adolph Jensen
Nelle Belle Williams
Cleveland
Margaret Louise
Bay View Hospital
North Olmstead
Ohio
Boosters Set Friday Meeting for Trimble Labor Day Plans
The Band Boosters of Trimble Township will meet Friday at 7 30 pm to finalize plans for the Labor Day celebration in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Trimble Township
Jacksonville
Lodge to Meet Thursday in Nelsonville
Hock-Hocking Lodge 339 will convene at the IOOF Hall on West Columbus Street on Thursday evening at 7 30. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and lodge activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville— Hock-Hocking Lodge
IOOF
W. Columbus St
Skating Party Sponsored by Mount Mary Guild at Grotto Grounds
A skating party will be sponsored Sunday at the Grotto Grounds by Twig 9 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild. The hours will be from 1 30 to 4 30 p.m. Tickets may be secured from members of the twig or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grotto
Twig 9
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Weekend Guests and Academic Move Highlight Christian Church Talk
Dr and Mrs William F Matthews guests of Mrs Mathews parents Rev and Mrs J A Long. Dr Matthews recently earned a philosophy doctorate from the University of Chicago. He will speak Sunday morning at the Christian Church. The Matthews plan to go to Galesburg Illinois where he will chair philosophy and religion at Knox College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Matthewg
Margaret Long
Matthew
J. A. Long
Doctor Long
University of Chicago
The
Christian Church
Matthews
Galesburg
Doctor Matthews
Religion
Knox College
Local visitors from Indiana plans on short stay
Mrs. William Campbell and daughter Jane of Terre Haute and Mrs. Jack Culp with son Jeffrey of Indianapolis are guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Howe and Mrs. C. P. Campbell. Mrs. George Barrows with her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrows left by motor Tuesday to visit her sisters in Derry Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Campbell
Jane
Terre Haute
Ind
Jack Culp
Jeffrey
Indianapolis
W. E. Howe
C. P. Campbell
George Barrows
Robert Barrows
Derry
Birth at Mount St. Mary Hospital Henderson Wolfe's son
A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Wolfe of Logan, a son. The hospital notes list admissions for Catherine Eberst Logan and several others, including Audrey Monte Shawnee and Juanita Parrett Columbus, with discharges for Carl Crihfield Nelsonville and Algie Price Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Wolfe
Logan
Catherine Eberst
Harry Blimes
Nelsonville
George Klinger
Audrey Monte
Shawnee
Juanita Parrett
Columbus
James
Deanville
Carl Crihfield
Carey Glenn
Haydenville
Algie Price
Residents End Trip To Michigan Lake
A group returning Sunday from a week long vacation and fishing trip at Otsego Lake Michigan included Mr and Mrs James Cope and granddaughter Sharon Cope Mr and Mrs Delbert Kuhn Mr and Mrs Bob Hutchins Mr and Mrs A E Harmony and daughter Kay Roy H Sayers and Mr and Mrs Chris Wolfe of London Ohio all local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Otsego Lake
Mich
James Cope
Sharon Cope
Delbert Kuhn
Bob Hutchins
A. E. Harmony
Kay
Roy H. Sayers
Chris Wolfe
London
Ohio
Rev McKinney Speaks At Morristown Memorial Service
The Rev Andrew McKinney of Morristown spoke at Mt Zion United Brethren Church during the annual memorial service. The event included an all day meeting with a basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncfy
Andrew McKinney
Morristown
Mt. Zion
Nelsonville Flower Show at Parade of the Hills
The Nelsonville Community Garden Club hosts the Parade of the Hills Flower Show Sept 6 12 in the Stuart Opera House block east side Public Square. Entries open to Hocking Valley residents with rules on labeling, responsibility, and one entry per class plus $5 grand prizes for top arrangements and entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mother
Former Point Resident Emma C. Lawson Dies
Emma C. Lawson 78 formerly of Point Pleasant died at 2 15 a m in Lancaster Ohio where she had lived with a daughter the past two years She was born in Mason County spent most of her life in Point Pleasant at 2218 North Main St Survived by daughter Mrs Walton C Roush Lancaster one grandson in Point Pleasant Howard Love and twelve other grandchildren with seven great grandchildren Friends may call at Crow Funeral Home after 2 p m Thursday Services 2 p m Friday at Eckard Chapel burial in Lone Oak Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Emma C. Lawson
Lancaster
Ohio
Lawson
Samuel Fads
Maggie Brown Eads
William Lawson
Mason County
North Main St
Walton C. Roush
Howard Love
Riends
Crow Funeral Home
Eckard Chapel
Lone Oak Cemetery
Two Men Fined After Court Plea in Nelsonville
Two arraignments on intoxication charges were heard by Mayor Arthur Kennedy on Tuesday. Howard Newsom and Ernest Williams, both of Nelsonville, pleaded guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Arthur Kennedy
Howard Newsom
Ernest Williams
Piles Get Relief Now With Petersons Ointment
Millions of sufferers over 40 years found relief from itching and burning with a cooling soothing formula. Users report relief from itching and sleepless nights, praising Peterson's Ointment as marvelous and promising money back if not satisfied.
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Wwe
A. W
San Antonio
Texas
Paso
Peterson
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