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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
7
An officer of Meigs County's service discusses the Rehabilitation program and VA benefits at a local post meeting. Attendees include Mrs V C P and Jeanette Huddy. the event features devotions, prizes, hostesses, and refreshments through a social gathering with Daisy Evans and Violet Carroll among noted attendees.
The Rev Lester S Covert of Jacksonville churches announced a Methodist play The Other Wise Man by Jenny Van Dyke will be shown at Trimble Church Sunday Dec 21 at 7 p m with after service practice. A carol service follows Dec 22 at 7 30 p m and a caroling event is planned for Dec 23 at Millfield Church 7 30 p m.
Middleport Warren Davis 61 died after a lengthy illness at Meigs General Hospital. He served 14 months overseas during World War II and was a retired electrician for the New York Central Railroad. Survived by wife Jane Stover, a daughter, and two grandchildren, he was a member of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion and the Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home. services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery.
Mayor Charles Lee of Jacksonville reports two men from Glouster, Joseph Swaro and Arthur Moore, were each fined 10 dollars and costs on charges of destruction of property.
The Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a Christmas party at the Gordon Hotel this Thursday. Reservations close Monday, with contact persons Miss Josephine Hedfelt Mrs. Neil Morris and Mrs. Vern Lamborn. A program will follow the dinner.
Mr and Mrs John Barrett announce the birth of a daughter in Sheltering Arms Hospital on November 30. The baby is named Sue. Grandparents are Mrs Josephine Napper of Trimble and Mrs Bertha Hooper of Trimble Route 1. The Barretts also have a daughter named Linda.
Funeral services for Melvin A. Shepherd were held Thursday afternoon at the John S. Blower funeral home conducted by Rev. John Devol. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
At the home of Mrs. Betty Thompson, members have been asked to take vow geele. The brief note records a social gathering with an appeal to participation and commitment.
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter CBS laid 23 covers at its annual Christmas dinner held Wednesday in the Mason dining room. A turkey dinner followed with hostesses serving. Mrs Ida Hill of Norwalk Ohio was the only out of town member present.
Mount St. Mary Hospital notes mention Miss Jean Riffle Athina Miss Bernice Bletzacher New Lexington Mrs Janet Hand Logan and Mrs C W Shaver Athens and son. The fragment lists multiple individuals with city references, indicating a patient or visitor roster.
Cottage prayer meeting conducted Tuesday evening at William and Mrs Starks home Lauren Run with John Norris leading the service Fourteen persons attended The next meeting will be December 17 at the home of John Monroe Logan
Lt. Commander and Mrs. Walker Inman announce the birth of a son at MountStHospital here. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. r. Inman of Indianola Iowa and Mrs. C. G. Pritchard of Nelsonville. Lt. Commander Inman is stationed in Alaska.
Local church pages list weekly services and activities for multiple denominations across Glouster and nearby towns. Ministries include Methodist, Free Methodist, Church of Christ, Seventh Day Adventist, and Jehovahs Witnesses with Sunday schools, sermons, prayer meetings, Bible studies, and youth programs.
Nathan J. Cox of Logan Harry J. Morley of Logan and Leroy Egleberry of McArthur discharged. Mrs Josef Brashares of Enterprise Mrs Lincoln McKenzie of Logan and Mrs Arlen Starr and son of Wellston listed among discharged patients.
The GLOUSTER First District School and Baptist Training Union will hold an all day session at the Glouster First Baptist Church after Sunday school and the forenoon preaching service.
Mooney Glouster postoffice will remain open all day on Saturday December 13 and Saturday December 20 from 7 am to 6 pm to aid patrons mailing cards and packages.
Phyllis Ann Fierce, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Fierce of New Straitville Route 2 near Murray City, has been missing from home since December 6. A Murray City High School pupil was last seen with a woman while they reportedly thumbed for a ride to Columbus. She wears a white waist, flowered skirt, red coat, and ballarina slippers. carries a heart shaped wrist watch with black band. Anyone with information should contact the parents Murray City officials local police or the State Highway Patrol.
Marvin Nungester, county game protector, reports only one deer kill in Hocking County on opening day. He confirms Paul Nutter shot a 10 point buck weighing about 250 pounds and notes no game violations were found during the first day of the three day season.
Pvt. Harold W. Lemon of Lake Logan Road serves with the 28th Infantry Division in Germany. He entered the Army in May and arrived in Germany in October of this year as a rifleman.
Athens City Council approves amending Section 1 of Ordinance No 988 to fix maximum electric rates charged by Columbus and Southern Electric Co its successors and assigns for residence and small lighting service for a ten year period. The ordinance specifies tiered rates by consumption including minimum bills and notes optional rate choices. President of Council Herbert and Mayor Peter B Seel signed the ordinance on December 1952.
Local church listings show multiple congregations in Nelsonville with service times and event details. First Methodist Jeffer son St offers Advent programs and a Christmas Candle Light service. Fort and Short Streets Methodist and Epiphany Episcopal provide Sunday schedules and youth activities. First Baptist, Church of God, AIM Holiness, and First Presbyterian list worship times, Sunday schools, and choir or fellowship activities.
Mrs. Adeline Hughes 87 a life long Murray City resident died Thursday at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Survived by three daughters Maude Kennesiton Bertha Logan and Gertrude Hughes. four sons William Harrisburg Emory Charles Lawrence. two sisters Julia Wolfe Alice Teeter. two brothers Amsy Pritts Joseph Pritts. 23 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services Sunday 2 pm at Murray City EUB Church burial Greenlawn Nelsonville. Friends may call at home anytime.
A health note explains that cuts on the scalp often bleed heavily due to rich blood vessels and a large surface area. Head injuries require careful cleaning and possible medical evaluation to prevent infection and ensure proper healing.
Local news notes that excan and Murray City impose fines for vehicle violations. Limited readable text mentions mayoral action and city enforcement, with no further specifics available.
Funeral services for John Albert Green infant son of Mr and Mrs James Green of 537 Poplar St were held at Stout funeral home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus. The baby died Wednesday following birth at Mount St Mary Hospital.
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