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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1952

Page

2

Psychological Warfare Topic for Kiwanis Meet

Seventeen local Kiwanians and two guests gathered at Hotel Gordon for a 6:30 dinner and meeting. Captain Rodney J. Cron spoke on Psychological Warfare including leaflets and radio, noting Korea prisoner causes and aims like surrender and subversion.

Glouster Hotel Gordon Rodney J. Cron Msgt Nicholas Ciancullli Ohio University Cron Voice of America Radio Korea Ray Lange Logan Club Logan Chillicothe Club

Perfect Attendance Counts In Glouster Schools

Glouster schools report 101 students with perfect attendance in the first semester. The split shows 55 in grades one through six and 46 in the high school. Grade totals: first six grades six, five, five, ten, eight, twenty one. seventh eight nine. eighth nine. ninth fifteen. tenth eight. eleventh five. twelfth none.

Glouster

Porch Light Drive Raises 159.59 for March of Dimes

The GLOUSTER Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Karl Bodenbender’s home and reports 159.59 collected for the March of Dimes through the Porch Light Parade. A Red Cross note from Chillicothe VA Hospital thanked the club for stocking veterans’ Christmas needs. The group will back a polio benefit dance on February 14 in the high school gym to cap the polio drive.

Glouster Karl Bodenbender March of Dimes Red Cross Veterans Administration Hospital Chillicothe

Mrs. Florence Howard Rites Friday

Mrs. Florence Howard 83 of Dew Street Glouster died Monday afternoon at home. Survived by husband John, three daughters Sylvia Keirns Goldie Wallace Beatrice Wilson, three sons Thomas Beddow Charles Beddow Clyde Beddow, two sisters Anna Albright Addie Knight, one brother John Keith. Funeral at Glouster Church of Christ Friday 2 pm with Rev Daniel K Teater officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at C F Wallace funeral home.

Glouster Florence Howard Dew St John Howard Sylvia Keirns Millfield Goldie Wallace Detroit Beatrice Wilson Taylorville Ill Thomas Beddow Lancaster Charles Beddow Dayton Clyde Beddow Congo Anna Albright Columbus Addie Knight Bellaire John Keith Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Maplewood Cemetery C. F Wallace

Henry Clay Dixon Rites Are Thursday

Funeral services for Henry Clay Dixon of Downington who died in a veterans hospital in Huntington will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Ewing funeral home г

Henry Clay Dixon Pomeroy Downington Veterans’ Hospital Huntington Ewing

Mrs. Esabelle Smith Rites Set in Pomeroy

Last rites for Mrs. Esabelle Smith of Pomeroy will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Ewing funeral home.

Pomeroy Esabelle Smith Ewing Funeral Home

Inspection Slated at Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM plans inspection ceremonies Friday at 7 30 p m with Roy H Sayre as inspecting officer. The M M degree will be conferred and refreshments will follow.

Glouster Glouster Lodge F&am Roy H. Sayre

Freshmen and Seniors Lead Glouster High Honors

Glouster High School reports first semester honor roll with twelve freshmen and eight seniors achieving B or higher. Names listed by grade include Roger Wolfe Diana Andrachick Phyllis Smith Janet Steffy and others across seventh to twelfth grades.

Glouster Glouster High School Karl R. Bodenbender Roger Wolfe Diana Andrachick Phyllis Smith Janet Steffy Terry Dennison James Ginnan William Jayjohn Evelyn Bodenbender Kay Hines Mike Kittle Bonnie Trace Gertrude Phillips Barbara Whaley Thomas Williams Sue Dunnette Jane Faires Kay Kelly Judy Murphy Lorene Raber Patricia Sikorski Mary Lou Spencer Patricia Sweeney Roberta Zimmer Betty Grandstaff Shelia Hines Carol Steffy Jerry Ginnan Suzanne Colbert Helen Crawford Ella Mae Davis Sabra Dunlap Joan Ginnan Alice Kay Holbert Elizabeth White Lee Dennison Ronald Tompkins James Trace Imogene Brunton Lynn Gladden Florence Grandstaff Joann Hooper Geraldine Williams

Chit Chat Club Holds Meeting At Rose Kurtzman Home

The Chit Chat Club met at the home of Mrs. Rose Kurtzman with members including Mrs. Mary Hall Mrs. Lela McAllister and Mrs. Vera Meade assisting. After a business session contests were held with prizes awarded to Mrs. Jody Moore Mrs. Verona Morris and Mrs. Shirley Bradley. Refreshments were served to many members and guests. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Verona Morris home with Mrs. Wilda Brown assisting on Feb 20.

Glouster Chit Chat Club Rose Kurtzman Mary Hall Lela McAllister Vera Meade Betty Dennison Jody Moore Verona Morris Shirley Bradley Wilda Brown Ethel Craig Pat Faires Glenna Gamwell Margaret Morris Dora Parker Mary Trace Eva Robinette Shirlee Bradley Mona Morris Wanda Trace Wanda Boyd

500 Club Meets At Angle Dwelling

GLOUSTER The 500 Club met at the home of Mrs. B. R. Angle Monday evening with two tables in play. Mrs. Jessie Hill won first prize, Mrs. Evan Morgan second, and Mrs. Vern Lamborn third. The hostess served a salad course to several members.

Glouster 500 Club B. R. Angle Jessie Hill Evan Morgan Vern Lamborn O. A. McDonald Earl Morris William Withem Walter Yount

Della Zaleski Dies After Illness in Logan Hospital

Mrs. Della Zaleski died at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after several weeks ill at her brother and sister in law's home. Funeral services were held in Washington County but delayed by high water on roads. In area notes, William Carrick recovered from major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens and returned home, later to his daughter's residence in Lancaster.

Zaleski Della Camp Inlaw Peck Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Washington County William Carrick Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Alberta Riley Lancaster J. B. O'Leary John Snyder Max Rathburn Cincinnati Lester Cooley Albany Mae Marks Kimberly Glen Hall Kentucky Emily Good Methodist Church Perry Pinney Mary L. Tripp William Potter McArthur Blanche Potter James McKibben

Hemlock Grove church sale fundraiser event announced

A Hemlock Grove box supper at Grange Hall on February 15 will raise funds for the church basement. Mrs. Lula Story attends a Columbus school while Mr. and Mrs. Story recently visited there, and local residents visit family across the area including Canton Athens and Bunker Hill. Pvt Bernard Paulsen on furlough visits his mother, while other locals host visiting relatives.

Hemlock Grove Grange Hall Jewell Story Columbus Lula Story Eldon Clark Conrad Mulligan Athens Bernard Paulsen Texas Clara Paulsen Homer Baxter Junior Farnsworth Canton Carl McNemar Ziba Midkiff R. V. Heilman Bunker Hill Wolf Pen

Engagement of Jean Christian to Pfc Leroy Mowery

Mr and Mrs David Christan of Carbon Hill announce the engagement of their granddaughter Jean Christian to Pfc Leroy E Mowery son of Mr and Mrs Fred Mowery of Logan. Jean is a Carbon Hill High School graduate and works for Farm Bureau Insurance in Columbus. Leroy a Logan High School graduate with the US Marines is stationed at Paris Island South Carolina. No wedding date has been set.

Nelsonville David Christan Carbon Hill Jean Pfc Leroy E. Mowery Fred Mowery Logan Miss Christian Carbon Hill High School Farm Bureau Insurance Co Columbus Pfc. Mowery Logan High School Parris Island S.C

Nelsonville WSCS Meets at First Methodist Church

The WSCS general meeting in Nelsonville's First Methodist Church opened with prayer and singing. Officers reported, a $5 polio drive contribution was voted, World Day of Prayer was announced, and a nominating committee was elected. Thirty four members and three guests attended.

Pete Shough Charles Powers Marlene Stage Judy Henshaw Marie Weiss Bessie Ball Lou Leyshon Rose Cook Circle 2 Margaret Clark Ray Elliott Valentine Dorothy Mec-Afee

Local club meetings and bake sale noted in Nelsonville report

The W N Club met at Mrs. Rachel Hillen’s on Grover Street with 14 members. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Bland Mrs. Steenrod and Mrs. Mellinger and the mystery prize to Mrs. Neikirk. A Feb 13 meeting with Mrs. Mayme Wallace was planned. A bake sale Feb 2 was successful and a music festival at Athens discussed by Band Director John Hoy.

Nelsonville W.N Rachel Hillen Grover St Bessie Bland Bland Lucille Steenrod Susie Mellinger Adda Neikirk Mayme Wallace Ald Athens John Hoy

Retta Howe Class Elects Officers At First Methodist

Nelsonville Retta Howe class of the First Methodist Church met with Mrs. Gerald Wallace. Miss Bessie Stephenson led devotions and officers for the year were elected: Ronald Riley president, Gerald Wallace vice president, Robert Whitmore treasurer, Shelby Barber secretary, James Evans flower chairman. Luncheon followed with Judy and Sherrel Wallace assisting their grandmother.

Nelsonville Retta Howe First Methodist Church Gerald Wallace W. Columbus St Bessie Stephenson Ronald Riley Robert Whitmore Shelby Barber James Evans Judy Sherrel Wallace

Annual Pan dorian Club Dinner and Emblem Club Event

The Pan dorian Club hosts its annual dinner on Thursday at 6 30 p m served by the Emblem Club at the Elks Club. Husbands of members are guests. After dinner the group visits Dr and Mrs J H Wheaton for the business session and officers for the next year will be elected followed by a social evening.

Pandorian Club Emblem Club Elks’ Club J. H. Wheaton

Buchtel York Band Boosters Elect Officers

Mrs Lucille Dixon became president of the Buchtel York Band Boosters at a high school meeting on Monday Other officers include Mrs Mae Burgess as vice president Mrs Ruth McDonald as secretary and Mrs Opa Odenthal as treasurer Mrs Julia Kreikan and Perntee McDon were listed among attendees for the group’s event Although the text is partly garbled the main action was the appointment of officers and the meeting at the high school.

Grace Lock Margie Kirkendall Julia Kraken Mae Burgess Lucille Dixon Ruth McDonald Ruth Alice Opal Odenthal Sharon McDonald

Twig 2 and Twig 9 Guild Meetings Set

Twig 2 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild meets at Mrs. Margaret Crane's Walnut Street home Thursday at 7 30 p m Twig 9 meets Thursday at 7 p m at Mrs Pat Chapman's home

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital

Young Matrons Group to Meet at Myers Street Home

The Young Matrons of the Christian Church meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Maxine Dixon home on Myers Street. Mrs Grace Plummer presents the program and devotions are led by Mrs Wilma Tolliver.

The Christian Church Maxine Dixon Myers St Grace Plummer Wilma Tolliver

Willing Workers Class Plans Friday Pot-Luck Night

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the social rooms. A pot-luck supper will be served.

The Christian Church

Walker couple returns from Florida trip

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Walker returned Sunday from a vacation in Florida. They visited Lakeland, Tampa, Miami, and Naples during their trip.

Charles D. Walker Florida Lakeland Tampa Miami Naples

Dance Scheduled by Glouster High School Council

The Glouster High School Student Council will sponsor a dance in the school gymnasium Saturday evening February 9 from 8 30 to 11 30 p m. Music for round and square dancing will be provided by Ralph Mac Daniels and his Rhythm Makers.

Glouster Glouster High School Ralph MacDaniels Rhythm Makers

Nelsonville Latin Club Inducts 12 Students

First year Latin students at Nelsonville High School were initiated into the Latin Club in a candle light ceremony conducted by Dick Hubbard Bill Monk and Terry Lee. New members include Shirley Byers Carol Albrecht Patty Donahey Joyce Fiske Arthur Hunley Rickie Johnson Roger McDaniel Neva McQuaid Eugene Sanborn Martha Weller Marinell Weymiller and Shelby Swank.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Dick Hubbard Bill Monk Terry Lee Shirley Byers Carol Albrecht Patty Donahey Joyce Fiske Arthur Hunley Rickie Johnson Roger McDaniel Neva McQuaid Eugene Sanborn Martha Weller Marinell Weym

Mayor Court Fines Totaling 1073 Reported by City

Nelsonville officials reported January collections in the mayor court reached 1073.80 dollars. Of this total 706.50 went to the city with 479.50 to the general fund and 227 to the Auto tax. Costs were 136.30 for mayor and state cases and 4 for the chief of police. The state received 227 as half of fines in state highway patrol cases.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin Ohio State Highway Patrol

Mrs. Millie Johnson Dies at 73

Mrs. Millie Johnson 73 of Racine died Wednesday morning at Meigs General Hospital. Survived by three sons and two daughters Lizie Bostick Laura Johnson Douglas Wade Howard. Funeral plans tentative for Friday or Saturday at Dorcas Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Pomeroy Millie Johnson Meigs General Hospital Douglas Wade Howard Lizie Bostick Laura Johnson Racine Dorcas Church Greenwood Cemetery

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Hospital notices list admissions including William Frazee Chauncey and Gary Lee Burgess Logan along with Mary V Siddle Nelsonville Patricia Brooks Nelsonville Jimmie Kline Nelsonville and others. Dismissals include Floyd Cantor Murray City and Alice Rutherford Carbon Hill. Additionally noted are Mrs George Stuart Logan and daughter Mrs Clarence Staley Chauncey and mentions of opium producing countries and a gray fox speed record.

William Frazee Chauncey Mary V. Siddle Nelsonville Jimmie Kline Gary Lee Burgess Logan Patricia Brooks Floyd Cantor Murray City Alice Rutherford Carbon Hill George Stuart Clarence Staley

Perry County political filings and local notices span Perry electors

New filings in Perry County primary field include Ellen Wilson of New Lexington for county treasurer and J G Brown of Junction City for commissioner. Diamond Pottery Co in Crooksville resumes in a minimally damaged department after a recent fire. Corning Eagles schedule a dance with the Buckeye Ramblers of Athens. Perry County Heart Fund drive opens sponsored by Delta Theta Tau. County schools noted in Who’s Who in Education. List of elected school board officers across several districts. Crooksville World War II veteran seeks General Assembly seat. Mr. and Mrs. J E McGuire celebrate golden wedding anniversary.

New Lexington Perry County Ellen Wilson J. G. Brown Junction City New Buckeye Ramblers Athens Harry Bruns Central Delta Theta Tau Thomas Lockhart Rolland Solt George L. Bunner New Lexington Schools Nashville, Tenn Position College Crooksville Perry County School Board William Morgan Corning J. C. Henry O. E. Hearing Portersville James Miller Bertha Levion Leo Radkoski Glenford Wayne Kelly Rome Daugherty M. S. Leckrone Hemlock Richard Lanning Glen Fouts W. L. McCool Jackson Laurence Grove Charles Poling Donald E. Griggs New Straitsville Joseph Shuttleworth Lee Thomp Rendville Dora Ayers Bertha Hall Gertrude Mitchell Shawnee John Garlinger L. L. Bryan W. S. Williams Somerset Reading Oscar Melick Luther Garey C. W. Helm Thornville Charles J. Shelly Virgil E. Cooperider Helen Murdock Vaughn H. Hicks General Assembly J. E. McGuire

George France Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court

George France, a local resident, pleaded guilty on arraignment in Nelsonville under Mayor Paul Galvin. He was fined $10 plus costs after intoxication charges.

Nelsonville George France Paul Galvin

Wife and Son Plan To Go To Germany

Mrs. Charles Miller and her six year old son plan to leave Nelsonville soon to join Lieutenant Miller in Germany. They have sailing orders for February 26. Lieutenant Miller, a former Nelsonville councilman, taught at Union Furnace schools before resigning and enlisting in the Air Force. A World War I veteran, he left for overseas duty in December after training. Mrs Miller is advised to have furniture and equipment ready by February 15 for Army truck transport abroad.

Nelsonville Charles Miller Miller Germany Union Furnace Air Force Central School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas Jenkins Stanley Mechem Marion and Atty General O'Neill Burr Oak John Devol Carl Bradbury Ray White Joe Williams Richard Eddy Richard Guinther Lawrence Colbert Enlon Grubbs Roger Kittle George Campbell Huh Billingsly Ben Goldberg Dan Kovach Porter Dugan Gregory Peth Virginia Mayo Vailey Hornblower Movietone News Orpheum Theatre Wed Air Pa Granger Angel Sanders Gilbert Stephenson Marion Crawford England Charles Patton Robert Horn W. R. Balderson Jr Edna Binderbasin Eugene Jones Malcolm Davis Wilma Ferrell Helene Binderbasin Elton Swart John Cunningham D. K .Teater Willis Blower Frances Thomas Mrs. Howard Boys’ Winter Uits Brandwenes Angle Dwelling Jean Christian Nelsonville Social Notes WSCS Wesley Hawk Joe B. Davis First Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth Ralph Cox Carrie Cox Ada Hohenadel Mabel Haffner Margaret Johnson Venezuela Band Mothers Buchtel Bernice McDonald Dean Doan Adv High St L. A. Faires Glouster, Ohio Broad St Charles Vasco India Iran Turkey Yugoslavia New Lexington News Quick, Gallaher J. H. Wilson First National Bank Dally Mt. Mist Batts Glouster, Ohio
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