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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
2
City auditor Harry A. Evans reports November totals for Nelsonville across funds. General fund receipts reached 6709.91 with 3569.95 spent. balance rose from 4486.87 to 7626.85. Water works rose to 10225.67, electric light fund ended at 802.33, sewer balance 847.23 after 216.60 spent.
Bob Harris was elected chancellor commander of Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias for the coming term at a regular meeting. New officers include Joe North as vice chancellor Billy Monks as prelate Bill Hardy master at arms James Moore inner guard Leroy Bennett outer guard Clarence Monks master of work C. Roy Tomlinson secretary William Howe financial secretary William Mingus treasurer and Clifford Barber trustee. Installation will be held at the first lodge session in January with plans for third floor hall re decoration underway and bids to be released soon. Ward Phillips urges members to secure new applications and boost the membership goal. The rank of page will be conferred at the next lodge meeting.
Local churches list December services with ministers, class times, youth programs, and choir rehearsals. First Presbyterian and Universal Bible Sunday details, Methodist and Pilgrim Holiness events, Epiphany Episcopal Advent services, First Baptist worship changes, Nazare ne activities, and midweek gatherings.
An advertisement claims Creomulsion provides relief for coughs and chest colds without narcotics. It asserts safe proven ingredients that work with nature to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes and promises refunds if not pleased after use.
Chauncey-Dover High School junior class presents a three act comedy Bolts and Nuts on December 13 and 14 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Casts for Dec 13 include Delores Muzio Lavina Staten Jean Vogelsang Melvin Showalter Jerry Russell Gilbert Dunn Barbara Ryan Caroll Sams Barbara Sams Dick Jackson Floyd Hart Bill Sanders Don Olbers. Dec 14 cast lists Carolyn Heffken Pat Howard Pat Ley Jerry Cunningham Ruth Rodgers June Hammond Norma Willis Jerry Lanning Ed Collins. Mrs Robert Schall directs with Mack s Minstrel Band providing intermission entertainment.
Mrs. W. W. Gibson 81 of 29 East Washington Street was struck by a car driven by Don Leaking of 55 Cab C as she crossed the Public Square in the rain about 10:30 p m Wednesday. She walked home after the accident, but later went to Mount St. Mary Hospital for observation and was released after treatment for shock and minor bruises.
BUCHTEL The Parcel Post sale by Buchtel Twigs was postponed by weather and will now be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick's Hall. Twig members should bring a package and a guest.
Chauncey and Mrs Cruikshank of Chauncey have returned from a Columbus trip with their son in law Merle Feuerhelm and daughter. They were joined home by granddaughter Cheryl Lynn Feuerhelm for a visit here.
Nelsonville Police Chief James Cope urges motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution in December due to reduced visibility and winter hazards. He lists tips: drive slower, leave space, brake gently, keep windows clear, avoid alcohol, and for pedestrians wear white and keep packages light to stay visible.
UNION FURNACE The meeting for elementary principals and teachers on health and physical education has been postponed due to high water. Notification will be given later on when the group will meet.
Nelsonville High School juniors remind residents to prepare paper donations for pickup tomorrow. Citizens are asked to place papers where they are clearly visible from the street for collection.
The Junior Department of the Methodist church in Nelsonville will host a Christmas party in the church social rooms on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. A 10 cent gift exchange will be part of the event.
Mrs Katherine King 65 of Glouster died Thursday at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville after a prolonged illness. Born Zaleski she was daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth Ebbrecht and lived most of her life in Glouster. Survived by five sons John Francis Leo of Glouster Joseph Walter of Toledo two daughters Wesley Shaw and Mary Burdette both Glouster Bernadine Dent Congo a brother Bernard Ebbrecht and 16 grandchildren. Funeral Monday Holy Cross Church Glouster Rev Conner officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at home.
A surprise dinner honored Mrs Minnie Orr at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr. Guests included Wayne and Carl Orr Marilyn Orr and others from Parkersburg Columbus Leonardsburg and Racine plus relatives from Flatwoods Reedsville and Alliance.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Cline Chauncey a daughter. Mr and Mrs James Kochis Glouster Route 4 a son. Admitted John Pierce The Plains James Farrell Athens Adabelle Dennis Logan Route 3 William Cline The Plains. Dismissed Michael Smith Athens.
An Athens advertisement claims CERTA VIN digests food faster when taken before meals to stop gas pains and bloating. It touts Vitamin B-11 with iron for energy and nerves and urges purchase at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.
Nelsonville High School machine shop class sponsors a toy repair drive for needy children this Christmas. On Saturday volunteers will collect used toys left near streets for pickup.
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