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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1952
Page
2
In a two hour meeting Mayor Paul Galvin and council members heard varied views on extending cable television to the central town. Testimony cited costs of pole access and potential interference with existing wiring as a key challenge.
Atene’s team features Drag Steves in a surprising win as a standout performer. The event drew local interest with supporters praising the effort and team strategy.
A tavern keeper named Margaret Jones faced a disturbing the peace dispute in Columbus. The affidavit alleges disruptions at the tavern led to a guilty plea and a $10 fine, with Mayor Pax Galvin noting the establishment’s name was not properly listed in official records.
Funeral services for L F Carpenter may be in Washington D H. The Nelsonville Hardware Co. began in Glouster in 1892 and spread to Nelsonville Athens and Logan. The Nelsonville store, erected 1900, was claimed to be the largest of its kind in southern Ohio. The stock of the Nelsonville store has been sold and rooms prepared for a new Super Market venture opening next year.
Births reported at Mount St Mary Hospital include Mrs John A Leavitt of Athena DC and Mr and Mrs Thomas L Johnson of Newason. Also listed are Carl Lanning Nelsonville Mrs Nothen Thames Nelsonville and Catherine Figgins Nelson Mi Ra plus Logan Mary Shateeveeee and Mary Catherine Wess Murray nee McCuneville. John Conley and Dresher Laurel Run Road appear in the notice.
Nelsonville. Funeral services for Mrs. Spencer who died Wednesday morning will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Holiness Church Chestnut. The body will be in the mausoleum at Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Charlies R Parks of Royal Oak Michigan announce the birth of a daughter on December 9 naming her Sarah Elizabeth Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph W Parks and Mr and Mrs Betts of Nelson with great grandparents Mrs Charlies Nelson and Mr W H Parks of Nelson City
A Christmas party is planned at the Craft on Spring Street at 7 30 p m with Mrs E H Taylor co hosting. The event invites attendees to join in seasonal festivities.
Mr and Durward North of Trenton Michigan have arrived to stay until after the holidays with Mr Norths parents Mr and Mrs L A North Their son Midshipman Robert North will arrive home from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland on December 20
Hospital Guild of Mount St Mary will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs Nellie Windon on Fayette Street. A potluck Christmas dinner will be served at 6 15 p.m.
A report notes that a public utilities service change affects the New York Central Railroad labor train idea. A survey on plant use prospects is urged. Mr. Smith cites figures on current numbers while acknowledging that no living person can answer the timing. Community needs such as churches schools and recreation centers are highlighted by Kovach Porter and C F Wallace as growing demands.
GLOUSTER Trimble Grange meets Saturday at 8 p.m. The first and second degrees will be conferred on candidates. After the degree work the meeting becomes a Christmas party with gifts by gender and a potluck supper.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Glouster announce a Christmas season wedding. The ceremony details remain to be arranged and will be held at a local venue, with invitations issued to family and friends.
A local meeting is cancelled but members may donate to the Christmas stockings for Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe. Contributions can be left with Mrs. C. A. Bingman Miss Lalla Danford or Miss Esta Cunningham.
GLOUSTER The Bandboosters Association of Trimble Township schools calls rehearsals Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m for Winter Frolics practice. A full dress rehearsal is Sunday at 2 p m with performers and band members.
Glouster Ohio Mrs Elizabeth Hansen died Saturday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev John De lvol pastor of Glouster Methodist Church at John S Blower funeral home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Glouster McCann Frederick Post of the American Legion plans to meet in Legion Hall Thursday at 12 15 p m to attend Melvin Shepherd funeral services at John Blower funeral home at 1 p m.
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