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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1950
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Tippett and Thelma Jean Brookins completed B S in Education at Ohio University. The pair, Chauncey natives and Chauncey Dover High School graduates, plan to teach in Norwalk schools. They reside at 23 State Street Norwalk.
Chauncey Smith, four year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith Jr of Chauncey has shown improvement after several weeks of serious illness at their home 72 Main Street.
Nelsonville hosts the Blue Cross membership campaign in Athens County during the week of February 21. H A Stultz, field representative from Columbus, says a Blue Cross representative will be at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices Thursday and Friday to explain the plan. The non profit program offers low cost hospital care for families and is supported by most hospitals and the American Hospital Association. Mount St Mary Hospital and Public Health Center construction was noted with upcoming dedication.
Dana Johnson and family traveled from Nelsonville to North Platte Nebraska for final services honoring S Sgt Dana B Johnson who died May 28 1944 on his fourth bombing mission over Germany. Initial burial was in Belgium. remains returned to the United States and buried with military honors at Fort McPherson National Cemetery Nebraska on February 1.
John E Vickrey 85 died Wednesday at 1 30 a m at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Emory Wells Ringgold after a two year illness He was a lifelong Morgan County resident Surviving Elton Vickrey Toledo daughters Mrs Wells and Mrs Goldie Vincent Stockport sister Mrs Mary Howard Chesterhill Funeral services planned by John S Blower funeral home Glouster
A March of Dimes benefit minstrel show will be held at Nelsonville High Thursday at 2 45 PM with tickets available at the high school and Parks Music Store. The program is directed by Mrs Doris Pergrin and Mrs JoAnn Hughes. BUCHTEL Twig Meeting Set at St Patrick's Hall in Buchtel Tuesday 2 PM
The Golden Rule Sunday School class of the Methodist Church plans a Thursday gathering at Mrs. Frances Stage home. Hostesses include Mrs. Lucille Weaver, Mrs. Julia Reeves, and Mrs. Annabel Davis. A program will be presented by Mrs. Edith Howson and Mrs. Lucille Goss.
Pythian Sisters will meet at the K of P Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m This will be the first meeting since installation of new officers A potluck lunch will be served.
Mrs. Bertha Lawson hosted the Loyal Womens Class of the Christian Church for a birthday honoring Mrs. Sam Nease who will turn 82 next Tuesday. The class president Mrs. Belle White led a brief business session and devotions were given by Mrs. Sam Starkey and Mrs. J A Love. Mrs. Lawson served dessert to 12 members, with a decorated cake by Mrs. Will Lawson. A potted plant was presented to Mrs. Nease.
Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs Dewey Ruscoe on Kimberly Road Thursday at 8 p.m. Members with cars are asked to meet at the Christian Church.
Group 1 of the Woman's Council met Monday night at Mrs. Bertha Butterworth’s West City limits home. Edith Patton led business and the group voted to send six sheets to Jarvis College Texas as part of a church-wide project. Reports were given by Nelle Johnson and Edna Scott. devotionals by Fern Hickman.
At the Matheny home in Carbon Hill the CYF group met with Viola Courtney speaking and Phyliss Dane leading devotions. Attendees included Sandra Nutter Barbara Hawk Myrna Hawk Lola A Guess Jean Christian Sherry Evans Pat Rutherford Helen Johnson Sally Johnson Joan Lax Betsy Smith.
Delmer Green of Hamburg Michigan must answer Don Pierce's petition in the Athens County Common Pleas Court by March 27 1950 for $321.90 plus costs due to negligent auto operation. Also Athens invites sealed bids by Feb 28 1950 for two dump trucks a pickup a motor grader with bond or certified check. bids must include full bidder names and comply with contract security.
A surprise party observed the seventy eighth birthday of Mrs Clarissa Rutter at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Rutter in Kimberly. Refreshments were served to a group including Mrs Bessie Woodrum and son Muriel Mrs Mamie Mason Mrs Violet Phillips and daughter Car ol Mr and Mrs Richard Forrest and daughter Ruth Ann Lewis Rutter and others from Nelsonville Athens and Bedford Indiana.
Nelsonville sees radio commentator Boss Johnson of WLW Cincinnati to speak at a Fish and Game Conservation League dinner on Thursday Feb 23 at the Eagles Club. State Senator Stanley Mechem and others attend. Tickets from Shafer's News Stand and Western Auto Store. reservations due by Feb 20.
The Rev. Leona Thompson has accepted an assignment to preach each Friday at 7 30 p m at the Shawnee Mission. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Bob McGee Jim Vitt and Denzel Dearth of Fostoria and Mrs Dell Troy local. Several families from Newark Marion and Columbus visited relatives in the area.
Mrs Early Roush Mrs Herbert Sayre June Hayman Mrs Roy Donahue and Herbert Shields attend a Meigs County Grange officers conference at Rocksprings Grange Hall Junior Salser of Dorcas calls on Bill Robinson Visitors of Mr and Mrs Herb Sayre include George Sayre Camilla Sayre of Racine and Mrs Edward Biegle of Zanesville Mrs Palmer of Pomeroy begins duties as housekeeper for George Hayman and son Dan Gary Spires and Bud Sharpnack of Columbus visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Sharpnack Mr and Mrs John Stobart and daughter Hazel guest at the Stobarts Lincoln Birthday Valentine Day observance planned by Ohio Valley Grange February 10
Final date for applying for census crew leader and enumerator jobs is February 20, says Lucy G. James census district supervisor. Ironton district office will hire about 13 crew chiefs and 200 enumerators for Gallia Meigs Athens Vinton Jackson and Lawrence counties with selections around March 1 and census taking starting in April.
Nelsonville police were advised by Meadville Pennsylvania police that extradition proceedings have begun to return Marion J. Sutley who has been held for investigation since Monday. Sutley is said to be charged with larceny by bailee in connection with a car purchase and will oppose extradition.
GREAT FALLS Montana County Attorney R J Nelson ordered the release of two men held for using slugs in slot machines. He ruled no statute covered their case and said obtaining money by trickery from a machine is not covered.
Mr and Mrs Robert DeLong announce the birth of a daughter at Hocking Valley Hospital on January 31. The newborn is named Anita Sue. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Pat DeLong and Mr and Mrs Sam Warren with great grandparents listed as Mrs Ed Corwin Mrs Frank DeLong John Barron and Mrs Caroline Warren.
Charles B. Wright, a local, earned a bachelor of science in education at Ohio University graduation exercises Saturday afternoon. In attendance were his wife, his mother Mrs Myrtle Wright, brother Fred Wright, and Mrs Wright.
Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsors a rummage sale Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in the York Township office room on W. Washington St near Fillinger's Barbershop. Volunteers asked to call Donna Kuhn at 309-M to contribute articles.
Delbert Marks and new Marks of Sugar Creek pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Earl Hilleary’s court on Tuesday. Each man was fined ten dollars plus costs.
From a wartime era sketchy ad copy, a salve claims to cure itching eczema psoriasis and foot infections without grease or mess. It mentions Army use and safe for children, with a money back guarantee and sale at local Athens druggists and stores.
Mrs. Martha Crow and son-in-law Leslie Cruickshank and daughter visit Snowville to see Adelaide Stanley. Also guests Mrs. Mae Mason with son Russell and Kenny Green, all of Snowville, joined the Stanley home in a Sunday gathering.
Millfield Church of Christ reports the CHAUNCEY-A debt for its building and remodeling program has been liqui dated and the note burned at Sunday morning service. Pastor Richard Wilcox delivered the sermon with the choir offering special music.
Mr. and Mrs. Burg Johnston of 47 Converse St entertained Sunday guests including their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fenders of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Marold Barker of Athens. The occasion was the Kittle Stalder wedding at the Church of Christ.
The Loyal Woman's Class of Chauncey Church of Christ postpones its Thursday meeting a week to February 16 at 1 30 p.m. at 47 Converse Street, home of Mrs Burg Johnston. President Mrs Carl Shafer announced the change.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs William Snedden of Murray City, formerly of Millfield, are visiting Daniel Fulton Elizabeth Robinett and other Millfield friends during their trip.
Mrs Harve Courtney of Chauncey departed Monday for Yorkville to spend several days with her parents Mr and Mrs John Pukay.
Chauncey resident Mrs Ida McPherson, 68 Main Street, Chauncey, spent Sunday in Pleasanton visiting her brother Paul Jeffers.
Mr and Mrs Paul Burson of Athens visited Mrs Ruth Seiber at 71 Converse Street in Chauncey on Sunday continuing family greetings from the area.
Mrs. Tillie Six of Chauncey returns from a brief trip to Jacksonville to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ernest Glass.
An Athens device promoting CERTA VIN claims to relieve gas and bloat after meals. A local man reports his waist line reduced by seven inches after using the product. The ad lists Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate as vendors.
Many broken romances are blamed on scratching skin blemishes including pimples and eczema. Peterson's Ointment promises fast relief and is sold by druggists for 40 cents. One application may ease irritation and it can also treat tired cracked feet.
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