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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

Page

2

School Board Studies Building Plans and Diploma Proposals

Nelsonville board reviews the elementary school building program approved by voters last fall. Diplomas may be granted to two former students upon meeting specific American History and Government credits. Library board member reappointed. spring football practice approved. kindergarten entry testing planned. regional administrators meetings noted. bills totaling $1497.11 and $1295.67 paid from general and lunch funds.

Nelsonville City Board of Education C&o i Supt. Co. Gray Max Auflick USAF Ohio University Joan Tanguy Warren Ohio James F. Shumaker Public Library Board Board

Boy Scouts Will Receive Presentation in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the annual charter presentation program for the Boy Scouts will be held Friday at 7 p m in the Pythian Building troop rooms. Dr Charles Randall of Ohio University district Scout commissioner will present the charter to C Roy Tomlinson chairman of the troop committee. Leaders are Scoutmaster Wilbur D Mender and Assistant Scoutmaster Larry Crothers. A mothers committee will handle refreshments after the program.

Nelsonville Pythian Building Charles Randall Ohio University Roy ‘Tomlinson Wilbur D. Mender Larry Crothers

Nelsonville Man Dies In Dayton After Illness

Pearl Call 67 of Dayton and formerly of Nelsonville died February 7 after a five month illness. He worked for Frigidaire in the research department. Surviving are his wife Helen Miller Call two stepsons and two stepdaughters of Dayton four brothers William Call Nelsonville Carm Babe Clyde and Carl Call Dayton and two sisters Jessie and Lenna Call Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Pearl Call Dayton Call Frigidaire Helen Miller Call William It Call Carm Babe Clyde Carl Call Jessie Lenna Call

Patient Returned From Columbus Hospital

Gerald Wal lace of Nelsonville, treated in a Columbus hospital for seven weeks, has been returned by ambulance to Mount St. Mary Hospital in this city. His condition is reported as fair.

Nelsonville Gerald Wallace Columbus Mount St. Mary Hospital

Creomulsion Ad Warns Of Cough Dangers And Treatment

An advertisement warns that a persistent cough from a cold may lead to chronic bronchitis if untreated. It touts Creomulsion to soothe throat and chest, loosen phlegm, and aid natural healing, noting no narcotics and a children’s version in pink and blue packaging.

Greyhounds Begin In SEC Tournament

Nelsonville Greyhounds meet Chauncey Blue Devils in the first round of the SEC Non County tournament at the OU gym in Athens. Tickets available at the principal's office until Friday 4 p.m. The tournament involves ten teams with four advancing to the district Class B tourney.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Chauncey Blue Devils Ohio Athens J. K. Kinneer SEC Somerset Holy Trinity Glouster New Lexington New Boston Chillicothe Central Catholic Crookaville Portsmouth Notre Dame New Lexington St. Aloysius Chauncey Ohio University Athens High School Middleport

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters name officers and plan events

At a regular Nelsonville meeting of the Pythian Sisters Mrs Nelle Patton presided. New officers include Nellie Patton Violet Hollenbaugh Kathryn Herrold Flossie Cope Clara Bateman and others. The group announced February 24 as an important session and noted many upcoming events including anniversaries and a charter member birthday.

Pythian Sisters Nelle Patton Flossie Cope Violet Hollenbaugh Ohio Anna Baine Betty Davis Juanita Hawk Nellie Patton Kathryn Herrold Clara Bateman Louise Pearce Susie Wallace Catherine Herrold Louise

Driver Pleads Guilty To Unsafe Operation

Nelsonville Thomas F. Davidson of Canal Winchester Route 1 pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Earlee's court to operating an unsafe motor vehicle on a state highway. He was fined $10 and costs and committed to the county jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Thomas F. Davidson Canal Winchester Earlee

Buchtel Man Named Farm Bureau Manager in Syracuse

Nelsonville, Robert George Bookman, long time accounting staffer at Farm Bureau Insurance in Columbus, was named manager of accounts for Farm Bureau offices in Syracuse New York. A 27 year old Buchtel High School graduate, he served two years in the Marines at Parr Island and earned a business administration degree from Bryant College in Providence in 1950. He and his wife with three children resided at Lincoln.

Nelsonville Robert George Bookman Farm Bureau Insurance Columbus Farm Bureaus Syracuse Mr. Bookman Buchtel High School Parr Island Bryant College Providence R. I Lincoln

Weather Cold Strains Church Services and Local Visits

No services at the Methodist Church due to furnace trouble and freezing weather. Sunday low reached 14 below. WSCS met at Mrs. Betty Woods home. Visitors included Rep. L. M. Cooley and wife from Albany Route 1. Local residents Warren Ross of Athens and Hugh Egleberry who had influenza illness returned to work at the McArthur brick plant. Mrs. Ernest Atkinson checked at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Mrs. George Cram, hip fracture victim, hospitalized in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. James Hinslee and children visiting relatives in Creole. Everett McKibben and wife were in Logan recently.

Warren Ross Athens Hugh Egleberry McArthur Ernest Atkinson Sheltering Arms Hospital George Cram Columbus James Hinslee Creole Everett McKibben Logan James

Mary-Martha Group to Meet at 8 P M Thursday

The Mary-Martha Group of the Christian Church meets Thursday at 8 p m at 224 Washington St home of Mrs William Mechem. Mrs Juanita Barber serves as devotional leader and Mrs Jeanette Barber presents the program. Members are asked to bring items for the Silent Auction.

The Christian Church William Mechem Washington St Mra Juanita Barber Jeanette Barber

Springfield Baptist Choir Recital at Nelsonville High School

Wiley Chapel A M E Church sponsors a 33 voice Springfield Baptist Choir recital at Nelsonville High School auditorium on Sunday February 27 at 6 30 pm. Proceeds support the local church building and repair fund. Tickets from congregation members. The Rev E J Tann is pastor.

Wiley Chapel Poplar St Springfield Baptist Choir Nelsonville High School E. J. Tann

Garden Club rummage sale planned at Legion building

Garden Club members plan a rummage sale at the Legion building Friday evening and Saturday. Members or club friends with items to donate are asked to leave them with Mrs. Arly Fiske at W. Columbus Street by noon Friday.

Garden Club Legion Building Arly Fiske W. Columbus St

York Grange 2436 Meets Friday at Grange Hall

York Grange 2436 will convene Friday at 8 p m in the Grange Hall. The serving committee includes Mr and Mrs James Huddy Mr and Mrs Victor Dixon Mr and Mrs Arthur Klinebriel.

York Grange Grange Hall James Huddy Victor Dixon Arthur Klinebriel

Circle 3 Meeting Set by WSCS Woman’s Society

Circle 3 of the WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Eva Davis’s home on E Columbus Street Thursday at 7 30 p m Members are asked to bring contest point cards to this gathering.

Clark Courtney WSCS The Methodist Church Eva Davis E. Columbus St

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births Admits Dismissals

Birth Mr and Mrs Ralph Hill New Straitsville a daughter. Admitted Mrs Dolores Nixon Deanville Alonzo Lehman Route 3 Miss Lynn Lewis Nelsonville Mrs Hazel Farmer Nelsonville. Joseph Weaver Stewart Sam Johnson Trimble Russell Adams Nelsonville. Mrs Helen Rutter Logan Route Archie S Harris Nelsonville Route 1 Charles Burleigh Guysville Route 2 Dismissed Mrs Gale McCabe New Lexington Ray Berry Lo Mrs Jo Ann Sagabert Nelsonville Mrs Kathryn Mills Hayden Mrs Catherine Hess Nelson Mrs Alberta Wilson Logan.

Dolores Nixon Deanville Alonzo Lehman Lynn Lewis Nelsonville Hazel Farmer Joseph Weaver Stewart Sam Johnson Trimble Russell Adams Helen Rutter Logan Gale McCabe New Lexington Ray Berry Jo Ann Sagabert Kathryn Mills Haydenville Catherine Hess Alberta Wilson

Ice causes cellar blaze in North Adams home

Ice formation blamed for a north Adams cellar fire at the Laughlin residence. Officials say ice fell from the roof, struck a utility wire, and triggered a short circuit in the basement ceiling. Focused damage prompted no injuries.

North Adams Mass Antoinette Laughlin

Kruis Camp Aide With Lambert Family For Burned Twin

Mrs Verna Kruis and her son Larry stay with Lawrence Lambert and family to help care for the severely burned twin from earlier incidents.

Verna Kruiscamp Larry Lawrence Lambert

Weekend Visits Across Cities Mentioned By Local Family

Mrs Irene Yackson and grandson spent the weekend in Cincinnati with her daughter and his mother Mrs Ray North. Mr and Mrs Fred Yarvis were business callers in Columbus recently. Mr and Mrs Charlie House cared for the children of Mr and Mrs Fred Yarvis while they were in Columbus. Mr and Mrs John Rawlings were callers of Mrs Dailey Wood recently. Mrs Gladys Major was a recent caller of her sister Mrs Dailey Wood.

Irene Yackson Cincinnati Ray North Fred Yarvis Columbus Charlie House John Rawlings Dailey Wood Gladys Major

Plans Detailed for TB Hospital's Construction in Nelsonville

Rotary Club hears outline of the new State Hospital to be built in Nelsonville starting in spring. Robert W. Stuart of the Ohio Department of Health describes a three floor facility with outpatient and bed care, costing about 1.5 million dollars. The federal government will cover about one third, with construction to begin roughly 40 days after bids are invited. Title transfer from Forest Service nearing completion. Guests included Mayor Farr Hilleary and others.

Nelsonville State Hospital Rotary Club Robert W. Stuart Division of Hospital Facilities Ohio Department of Health Dan A. Carmichael Stuart Ohio Fed Eral Washington Forest Service Department State of Camp Nelson Rotary Farr Hilleary Victory Oakley Ward Phillips

New Haven Women Plan Club Committees

A New Haven group met at Mrs. Paul Powell s home to organize a women s club. A nominating committee and a constitution and by laws committee were named with several members listed. Attendees included Mrs. Powell and others. nearby residents and visitors also attended related events.

New Haven Paul Powell

Garden Club Welcomes New Member At Meeting

The New Haven Garden Club met at the Lutheran Church social rooms with Mrs. Paul Henderson and others hosting. Mrs. William Chisler was accepted as a new member and a Christmas package sale is planned at the Graham clubhouse, owned by the Rhododendron Farm Women's Club.

Garden Club New Haven Lutheran Church Paul Henderson Misa Lela Powell Howard Wagenhals R. F. Bryant William Chisler Graham Rhododendron Farm Women's Club A. K. McClung L. C. Roush Lloyd Roush Ottie Roush Pete Roush L. F. Ruttencutter FE Ll. Stein J. L. Stewart N. P. Swackhamer B. R. Vance N. O. Wein Phil Wolpert Jack Frey

Boy Scout Week Observed At Leader John Dyer Home

Boy Scout Week was observed at the home of leader John Dyer with a recent meeting. Plans for a camping trip were made and after the business session the group played games. Refreshments by Mrs. Johnnie Fry and Mrs. Earl Caldwell were served to James McAbee, Glen Roush, Billy Hill, Jimmy Fry, Billy Harrah, Jerry Carroll, Keith Hart, Jimmy Caldwell and John Dyer.

John Dyer Johnnie Fry Earl Caldwell James McAbee Glen Roush Billy Hill Jimmy Fry Billy Harrah Jerry Carroll Keith Hart Jimmy Caldwell

Rotary Club Dinner Shows Film On Communism

At a Bend Rotary Club dinner meeting a film on communism was shown. A joint meeting of Point Pleasant and Bend Rotary Clubs is set for February 23 in Point Pleasant to mark the 50th anniversary of the organization. Attendees included Paul Schneider Paul Henderson Mel Clark Henry Reitmire Lewis Capehart Tom Adams Herman Layne FE L Stein Phil Wolpert J L Stewart Don F Roush Sebastian Tedesco William Chisler Floyd Carmack James Deih Jr Rome Williamson Don Foglesong Clyde Foley and guest Dr James Moore of Point Pleasant.

Bend Rotary Club Point Pleasant Bend Rotary Clubs Paul Schneider Paul Henderson Mel Clark Henry Reitmire Lewis Capehart Tom Adams Herman Layne FE. L. Stein Phil Wolpert J. L. Stewart Don F. Roush Sebastian Tedesco William Chisler Floyd Carmack James Deih, Jr Rome Williamson Don Foglesong Clyde Foley James Moore

Abneys Travel to Inez for Grandmother’s Illness

Mr and Mrs William Abney journeyed to Inez Kentucky to be with Mrs Mary Runyon age 94 who is ill Mrs Runyon spent several months with her granddaughter last fall in the area.

William Abney Inez

Visitors Span States in Quick Columbus Somerset Journey

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Roush traveled to Columbus while Mr and Mrs E L Stein and sons visited Mrs Stein s parents Mr and Mrs Z T Maynard in Kenova. Bill Ward from Madison Indiana visited his parents Mr and Mrs Mark Ward. Other guests included Mr and Mrs James R Bailey and son James Jr of Louisville Kentucky. The Ward home hosted these visitors.

Lloyd Roush Columbus E. L. Stein and Stein Z. T. Maynard Kenova Bill Ward Madison Ind Mark Ward Ward James R. Bailey James, Jr Louisville, Ky

Divorce Suit Cites Neglect of Duty

Christene Backus of Rockbridge files for divorce from Robert J. Backus of Logan in common pleas court citing gross neglect of duty. Alimony or property rights are sought to be barred.

LOGAN Christene Backus Rockbridge Common Pleas Robert J. Backus Eddie Carstens Logan Route 4 Irene S. Carstens

Izaak Waltonians Hold February Dinner Meeting

Logan Hocking County Izaak Walton League chapter will hold its February dinner at the Lake In clubhouse. The menu features a New England boiled dinner and Charles McClellan president of the Ohio District will present a citation to the local chapter for high member achievement.

Logan— Hocking County Izaak Walton League Lake In Charles McClellan League Ohio Main

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Recap

Hocking Valley hospital notes mention Otto Sockel and Mrs William Bowlby of McArthur and Albany with addresses New Straitsville Route 1 and Logan Route 4. Names include Mrs Roberts and Charlies Stogden of Rockbridge.

Otto Sockel McArthur William Bowlby New Straitsville Roberts Albany Valley Bowlby Logan Charlies Stogden Rockbridge

Rauch announce birth of son Frederick Whitman

Mrs Charles F Rauch Jr of Pacific Grove California and Charles F Rauch Jr announce the birth of a son on February 14 in Logan. The child is named Frederick Whitman. Grandparents are Dr and Mrs C F Rauch of Logan and Dr and Mrs W W Wilcox of Montoursville California.

Logan and Rich ards Tie in Marriage License Record

John E. Kuhn 23 equipment operator Rockbridge Route 1 and Donna Jo Ann Rich ards 18 sales clerk Logan obtain a marriage license.

Logan John E. Kuhn Rockbridge Donna Jo-Ann Richards

Woman Taken By Ambulance After Fall At Home

Mrs. Frank Courter of 553 East Front Street was treated at a hospital after a fall at her residence on Tuesday.

Logan Frank Courter Front St

Bridge Bid Made Columbus Route 33 Hocking River Berne Township

Bidding for a Route 33 bridge over the Hocking River in Berne Township Fairfield County opened in Columbus. Former Mansfield resident George Herring submitted the first bid of 1955 totaling 589200 dollars for highway improvements.

Columbus Hocking River Berne Township Fairfield County George Herring Mansfield Columbius

Logan Voters Back Bond For New Fire Truck

Logan moves toward an upgraded fire fleet as bids for a new fire truck are due by noon March 2. A $20,000 bond was approved last November after a May fire highlighted equipment needs, with bids requiring a $500 check and a $5000 performance bond.

Logan Sugar Grove Nelsonville Burlin Taylor

Juvenile Court Set Over Buena Vista Burglaries

Two Hocking County boys aged 14 and 15 confess burglarizing the Romeo Nida residence near Buena Vista last Thursday night taking about 125 dollars. They have been on probation since November after car gasoline thefts at Pisgah Church. An additional 18 year old Raymond Shanahan faces grand jury action after pleading guilty to auto theft linked to a Rockbridge garage theft.

Logan Hocking County Romeo Nida Buena Vista Nida Pisgah Church Buena Vista Road Rockbridge Mansfield Reformatory Boys Industrial School Raymond J. Shanahan

Logan EUB Church Guild Notes On Feb 10 Meeting

Christian Service Guild of the EUB Church met at 152 S Walnut St with Mrs William Knapp hosting and assistant hostesses. Members attended include Mrs Goss Frey and Gault who formed nominating committee. C P McNeil played violin and Miss Bowen piano solos Romance Barcarole. Dessert featured carnations white mums and red tapers.

Christian Service Guild EUB Church William Knapp S. Walnut St Arthur Stevens Delmar Freeman Addison Frey Ruth Tucker Joe Wilkinson Barbara Mauk Edwin Spencer Paul Goss Spurgeon Metzler Ruth Goodwin Jesse McGrady, Jr Richard Price Goss Frey James Gault Carol Sue Knapp Eugene Brown Fred Gribble John Hamilton Merle Hartman Freeman Gault Goodwin Harold Keller Mauk Metzler McGrady

Adult Education Club Holds Meeting in East School Cafeteria

The East School Adult Education Club met Wednesday with hosts Mrs. Harley Marks and Mrs. Clarence Spicer. Thirteen members received refreshments and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Herbert Sheline Mrs. Belford Burgess Mrs. Daniel Brooks and Mrs. Wallace Brown. A business session planned March hosts and an officer election will reveal the 1954 mystery sisters. Attendees includedMrs. Daniel Brooks Mrs. Belford Burgess Mrs. Herbert Sheline Mrs. Wallace Brown Mrs. Chester Blake Mrs. Charles Brooks Mrs. Charles Bryant Mrs. Robert Jewell Mrs. Albert Mount Mrs. Warren Paisley Mrs. Ray Thompson Mrs. Harley Marks and Mrs. Clarence Spicer.

East School Harley Marks Clarence Spicer Herbert Sheline Belford Burgess Daniel Brooks Wallace Brown Shelme A Charlies Bright Ray Thompson Chester Blake Charles Brooks Charles Bryant Robert Jewell Albert Mount Warren Paisley

Mixed Bridge Club Feted Charles Huffman Hosts

Mr and Mrs Charles Huffman entertained Mixed Duplicate Bridge Club members at their N Market Street home after a dinner at Blosser's Restaurant High scores went to Mrs Ross Adcock and Karl Poling with Mrs Huffman and Louis Riggs in second attendance included Mr and Mrs Lewis Graham Mr and Mrs Ross Adcock Mr and Mrs Louis Riggs Mr and Mrs Charles Davie Mr and Mrs Karl Poling and the hosts.

Charles Huffman N. Market St Blosser Ross Adcock Karl Poling Huffman Louis Riggs Lewis Graham Charles Davie

Euterpean Club Music Session At Mrs Gaffin Home

Euterpean Club met at Mrs Carl A Gaffin residence with Mrs Wilbur Lanning Sr and others assisting. Mrs John Sherwood led the business meeting. The group featured Hymn of the Month and several piano solos and vocal numbers including works by Gretchaninoff and Rachmaninoff.

Euterpean Club Carlos A. Gaffin Wilbur Lanning Sr Mabel Prather Carl Harsh John Sherwood William Dennis Charles Wesley Minnie Louise Bowen John T. Underwood Scriabin, Rachmaninoff Gretchaninoff Mary Louise Bowen James Green J. G. Cole Prather Hugh Meldrima

Sew-So Club Meets At Whitcraft Home

Sew-So Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Wayne Whitcraft home with guests Mrs Douglas Rabb and Mrs Robert Emerson. Refreshments were served after sewing and socializing. Members present included Mrs Harold Bryan Mrs Howard Blum Mrs James Ucker Mrs James Rimelspach Mrs Herbert Walker Mrs B Matheny Mrs Rothe Walker and Mrs Whitcraft. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ucker S Logan on February 25.

Wayne Whitcraft Douglas Rabb Robert Emerson Harold Bryan Howard Blum James Ucker James Rimelspach Herbert Walker B. Matheny Rotbe Walker Whitcraft

Kiwanis to Aid Ground Observer Corps Post in Logan

Logan Kiwanis members were asked to help man a new Ground Observer Corps post. Capt. Hugh D. MacKenzie showed a war procedure film at Blosser's banquet room. Earl Lowe led the program and Alfred Carpenter joined as a new member.

Logan — Logan Kiwanians MacDonald Watson Hoosier Alfred Carpenter Carpenters Hardware Fred Carpenter Athens Logan Club Don Eliot

Pile Torture Soothed in Few Minutes

Act now for fast relief from pile torture with a cooling soothing astringent formula. Promises quick itching relief and 40 years of customer satisfaction. Available from all druggists for 50 cents or a 75 cent applicator tube, Peterson's Ointment offers refunds.

Peterson

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