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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1949

Page

2

Suspect Held for Jury In Theft From Grill

Glouster man Robert M. Collins is held in Athens County jail on $1000 bond on a breaking and entering charge in a theft from the B and D Grill. Mayor Thomas Williams bound him to the grand jury after Monday arrest by Glouster officers Jack McClelland and Henry Williams. Collins pleaded guilty. The grill owned by Johnny Crawford was entered Friday morning and cigarettes a cooked ham some wine beer and a coin can for the March of Dimes campaign were taken.

Glouster Athens County B. and D. Grill Robert M. Collins Thomas Williams Jack McClelland Henry Williams Collins Johnny Crawford

War nurse urges peacetime public health readiness

Nelsonville Rotarians heard Mrs. James F. Shumaker a former Army Nurses Corps member stress that public health education and community preparedness are vital in peace time as in war. She cited wartime training and the need for readiness against daily emergencies and major diseases. Her World War II Evacuation Hospital unit served with the First Army from D-Day plus 10 through France Germany to victory.

Nelsonville James F. Shumaker Army Nurses’ Corps Little House Army First Army France Germany

Peterson's Ointment promises quick relief for piles

Advertiser claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for piles and promotes Peterson's Ointment as soothing relief in minutes. A 40 cent box or 69 cent tube is offered with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Peterson

Chutes Dies at 76 in Nelsonville after illness

Herman B. Chutes 76 of Longstreth died Tuesday night after a two month illness. He came from Stettin Germany at 16 and moved to this area 26 years ago. Survived by wife Alice Mae Henry Chutes six sons William Lloyd Clarence of Nelsonville Jay of Lancaster Elmer and John of Columbus one daughter Lena Snyder Kingsley Michigan and sister Anna Smith Flint Michigan. Two daughters died in infancy. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Warren funeral home planning funeral arrangements.

Nelsonville Herman B. Chutes Longstreth Chutes Stettien Germany Alice Mae Henry Chutes William Lloyd Clarence Jay Lancaster Elmer John Columbus Lena Snyder Kingley Mich Anna Smith Flint Warren Funeral Home

Nelsonville Nurse Trainees Capped at Bethesda Ceremony

Capping exercises for nurses in training at Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati were held Sunday night. Miss Joan Sheets of Nelsonville completed her sophomore year in the class of 36, with family members from Nelsonville attending including her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sheets and siblings Janet Judith Diane Crabtree and Kenneth Swain.

Nelsonville Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati Joan Sheets Wilfred Sheets Joan Janet Judith Sheets Diane Crabtree Kenneth Swain

Blaze Causes $300 Damage To Nelsonville Dwelling

A smoldering fire, likely from a defective chimney, caused about $300 damage to Chris Wolfe's residence on Mason City Hill. Fire Chief Dana Windon reported slight damage after firefighters cut holes in siding to access the blaze. The home, formerly Walker property, was occupied by the James Nelson family and spotted by a passing trucker on State Route 216.

Nelsonville Chris Wolfe Mason City Hill Dana Windon James Nelson Walker Windon

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs La homa Dean in Nelsonville

Miss Kathleen Bond and Mrs Galena Huddy entertained a group of friends at a stork shower for Mrs La homa Dean on Thursday evening January 27 at the home of Mrs Dale Koon. Games and contests occurred with prizes to Ann Gibson Mrs Peggy Stratton and Mrs Fred Wright. A dessert course was served. Attending guests included Mrs Peggy Stratton Mrs Fred Wright Mrs Ida Bond Mrs Zelma Godenschwager Mrs Jane Harkrader Mrs Charles Huddy Miss Dorothy Six Ann Gibson Mrs Charles Lehman Haydenville Mrs Vern Coakley local and Mrs Lawrence Bond Bellevue Ohio.

Nelsonville Kathleen Bond Galena Huddy Lahoma Dean Dale Koon Ann Gibson Peggy Stratton Fred Wright Ida Bond Zelma Godenschwager Jane Harkrader Charles Huddy Dorothy Six Charles Lehman Haydenville Vern Coakley Lawrence Bond Bellevue Ohio

White Sisters Club Holds Meeting At Buchtel

The White Sisters Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Winifred Shirley’s home in Buchtel. Attendees included Mrs. Lillian Leake Mrs. Agnes Clark from Glouster Mrs. Elizabeth Whyte and her daughter Miss Regina from Nelsonville Mrs. Mary Jane Colbert and Mrs. Harve Sayre, with the hostess. Regina Whyte solicited bath towels and wash cloths for the Caldwell Children’s Home.

White Sisters Club Winifred Shirley Buchtel Lillian Leake Agnes Clark Glouster Elizabeth Whyte Miss Regina Nelsonville Mary Jane Colbert Harve Sayre Regina Whyte Caldwell

M M Club Members to Be Entertained at Mrs Hall Home

Members of the M M Club will gather for an evening event hosted by Mrs. Mary Hall on Monroe Street.

M M Club Mrs. Mary Hall Monroe St

Annual Reunion Set By Haybron Council

Nelsonville Haybron Council 119 R&SM will hold its annual reunion February 22. The degree of superexcellent master will be conferred on a class in a ceremony described as one of the most elaborate in York Rite Masonry. Plans for the reunion will be made at a Thursday night meeting at the Masonic Temple.

Nelsonville Haybron R&sm Masonic Temple

Mrs Marion Coakley Ill In Nelsonville Visit

Mrs. B M Coakley and Mrs Harold Parrish visited Nelsonville for the illness of Mrs Marion Coakley. Mrs Coakley improved Tuesday evening and Mrs Parrish returned home.

Nelsonville B. M. Coakley Harold Parrish Mary Coakley Columbus Marion Coakley Coakley Parrish

Elks Complete Hospital Fund Payment

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks completed its 10 000 dollar pledge to Mount St. Mary Hospital. Joe Galvin presented the unpaid balance to Sheriff George Bateman during a past exalted rulers night with 125 Elks and guests from Columbus Canton Athens and Charleston W Va.

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Mount St. Mary Hospital Joe Galvin George Bateman Elks Columbus Canton Athens Charleston W.va

Perry County Newsnotes on Oil Boom and Local Affairs

In Denvertown the Crooksville field sees intensified drilling after the Foraker Co. strike on the Harry Gibbs lease. Perry County reports 173 births, heart disease as the top death cause with 146 deaths, and 235679 dollars in VA benefits to veterans or families. New Lexington postage nears first class with 38447 in receipts, banks hold 15338809 dollars, and crows plus foxes receive bounty funds. A displaced European family moves toward Perry County farm life under the Displaced Persons act with travel costs covered by Americans.

New Lexington Harry Gibbs Denvertown Crooksville C. M. Foraker Co Perry County H. F. Minshull Veterans Administration Washington T. J. Holden Holden Atlantic Ocean Walter Howdyshell Junction City Five Points Europe

Nelsonville Choir Plans Thursday Practice at Church

The Children's Choir of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m for practice in the church.

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School

Robert S. Jones Rites Set For Thursday

Funeral services for Robert S. Jones will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at his mother Mrs. FE. L. Jones home on Madison Street. The Rev. Daniel K. Teater will officiate. McCann-Frederick Post American Legion will conduct military rites at Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster T-5 Robert S. Jones FE. L. Jones Madison St Daniel K. Teater McCann-Frederick Post American Legion Maplewood Cemetery

Men's Class To Plan County-Wide Meeting

L. R. Gooding will entertain the Trimble Church of Christ Men’s Bible class at his home Thursday at 7 30 p m Plans will be made for a county wide meeting of men to be conducted in the Trimble church March 10 All men of the church have been invited to the Thursday evening meeting.

Glouster L. R. Gooding Trimble

Bartlett Bartlett Mrs McKain Visits Danville Relations

Mrs. E H McKain of Danville visits her parents Mr and Mrs S K Steele. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Curtis Graham of Columbus with Mr and Mrs John Poling. Various locals host and visit friends across Columbus Logan and Marietta area. A birth announced by Forrest Funk. Mrs Oscar Harris hospitalized in Marietta Memorial.

Glenn Sedgwick Elsie Glover Henry Carothers Glenn Smith Columbus Clarence Newton Connie Sue Gail Remely Dallas McCune S. J. Randall Jay Canton Fred Arnold Arnold H. D. Arnold Logan Rose Arnold Forrest Funk Esther Dillinger Athens Fannie Dillinger Robert Way Vincent George Webster Oscar Harris Memorial Hospital Marietta Hazel Arnold

Social Ties Span Counties In Weekend Visits

Ida McMannis stayed in Carbonhill with Clyde and Ida McMannis. Russel Spence from Logan visited Orval and Beth Walker. Almeda Maness stayed in Logan with Raymond Maness. Wayland Howdyshell of Maxville Ohio visited Starling Donaldson. Frank Starr of Toronto Ohio visited Frank Summers. Virgil Mantrells moved to Illinois. Ned Harmon and Tillie Tucker from Orville visited Mina Howdyshell who was ill.

Toronto Ohio Frank Summers Virgil Mantrells Illinois Ned Harmon Tillie Tucker Orville Mina Howdyshell Dottie Tucker

Fulton Re-enlists in Air Force at Scott Field

Don Fulton left Monday for Scott Field Illinois to re enlist in the air force. He expects assignment to Germany after returning from a two weeks leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Fulton.

Scott Field Glouster Don Fulton Ill Air Force Germany Ray Fulton

Sportsman's Club To Elect Officers

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman's Club meets at the American Legion Hall in GLOUSTER Friday at 7 30 p.m. Officers will be elected and the disposal of a Burr Oak Dam land site will be discussed.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman’s Club American Legion Hall Burr Oak Dam

Fellowship Meeting Held at Jacksonville Methodist Church

The Youth Fellowship met Monday evening at the Jacksonville Methodist Church led by Ann Williams. The program theme Jesus' Way, Our Way was discussed, with prayer by Rev. H H Lafferty. Anna Marie Lowery led worship and readings included Prayer by Mrs. Orel Kearns and Two Who Discovered Jesus by Jack Kempton. Refreshments served to Bonnie Rapp, Ruth Williams, Ann Williams and the Rev. Mr. Lafferty.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Ann Williams H. H. Lafferty Anna Marie Lowery Orel Kearns Jesus Jack Kempton Bonnie Rapp Ruth Williams Mr. Lafferty

Glouster Alumni Meeting Called by Association President

Glouster Alumni Association president Jack Bradley calls meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school for spring activities and commencement week organization as he plans to leave the community soon.

Glouster Jack Bradley Glouster Alumni Association Bradley

Redtown Community Notes On Local Moves And Visits

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Max Russell bought the Gerald Nelson property in Redtown and occupy it as a home. James Powell moved to Millfield from the same property. Mr and Mrs Charles McNutt of Mansfield spent the weekend with Mrs Reedy in Redtown. Richard Curtiss Jones visited his parents in Redtown from Friday to Sunday. He was a guest with Phillips Wolfe in Port Washington the prior weekend. Bliss College students are among the movers. Mr Jack Noon and children Judy Patty and Rex of St Clairsville visited Jacksonville to see Mae Noon and brother Robert.

Max Russell Gerald Nelson Redtown James Powell Millfield Charles McNutt Mansfield Phillips Wolfe Port Washington Bliss College Jack Noon Judy Patty Rex St. Clairsville Jacksonville Mr. Noon Mae Noon Robert

Former Resident Visits Glouster and Monroe Guest

Wayne Blackburn of Monroe Wisconsin, a former rural mail carrier from Glouster, Ohio, stayed Wednesday night and Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones. He spent a week visiting friends and relatives in Ohio, his first trip here in six years.

Glouster Wayne Blackburn Monroe Wis Ernest Jones Blackburn Ohio

Collections at Palace Theater for March of Dimes Drive

The Palace Theater gathered 126.25 dollars during the past week for the March of Dimes drive, according to management.

Palace Theater

Mrs Roberts Hosts Past Noble Grands Club

Mrs Mary Roberts will entertain the Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah lodge at her Broad Street home Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster

The Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet in Legion Hall Thursday at 7 p.m.

Glouster Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

WSCS Meets Tonight in Glouster Church

The Women's Society for Christian Service meets at the Methodist Church in Glouster tonight at 7 30 p.m. Members will discuss church service plans and community aid activities.

WSCS Glouster Women's Society For Christian Service Methodist Church

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Vernon Electric High St Beau Brummell Mayflower Stromberg Carlson Pioneer Beaults Stromberg-Carlson L.A. Faires Broad St. High St H. B. Chutes Meee HU Burgess Meredith James Ae A Ta Macmurray WLM Demarest Hgh Herbert Caldwell Frank Moron - Scooensiy Ty Laurence Stafings Low Breslow Nelsonville Social Notes M.M. Club Haybron Council Orpheum Betty Grable Wctor Carole Lanpis Stooges Cartoon — News Dean Rusk Dean Acheson Rusk Office of United Nations Affairs State Department Norman Armour Elks Complete Kenmore Bartlett Gore Bell-ans Sportsman’s Club Mutual Stores Glouster, Ohio Mittens Outing Flannel P. J's Brandwene ATLAS James H. Wilson First National Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio
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