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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

6

Last Rites for Dr Welch Planned for Saturday

Nelsonville funeral services for Dr Charles Edgar Welch longtime physician banker and community leader will be held Saturday at 2 p m at his home 68 W Columbus St burial at Grenlawn Cemetery beside his wife who died in 1928 Welch died unexpectedly at home after 52 years in medicine he was born July 5 1871 and educated at Nelsonville High School Hahnemann Medical College Chicago and began practicing here in 1896 He led civic drives served in World War I and held roles in banks and various local organizations.

Nelsonville Charles Edgar Welch W. Coumbus St L. A. Griffith First Methodist Church Grenlawn Welch John F. Welch Sarah A. Minton Welch Thomas L. Minton Windsor Ashtabula County Dr. Welch Nelsonville High School W. H. Parks Oakdale Glouster Hahnemann Medical College Chicago J. F. Junkerman Junkerman Lancaster Ohio Walter E. Howe Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Athens County Automobile Club County Medical Society Army Medical Corps Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Scioto Consistory Scottish Rite Masons Aladdin Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Columbus Athens Commandery Knights C. C. Welch Sunbury Mable Barnecut Joe Barnecut Meyers Edgar Meyers Charles A. Dean College of Medicine Ohio State University

Mount St Mary Hospital benefit event planned at high school

Nelsonville reports an all-school benefit assembly at the high school auditorium Friday at 2 15 p m. The program features Central School minstrel directed by Mrs James Whitlatch, band and High School Troubadours, a high school cast performing Who Gets the Car Tonight. East School presents Orphan Annie read by Danny Knight with tonette music, a piano trio, recitation The Children s Hour, LaDonna Flowers and Mission Bells sung by Roberta Covert. Limited tickets for adults available.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Central School James Whitlatch East School Danny Knight Tonette Mary Ann Kinneer Phyliis Barber Donna Jean Howson LaDonna Flowers Mission Bells Roberta Covert

OSU Debaters to Compete in Mr Mercy Tournament

Four Ohio State University debaters will travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday to compete in the Mr Mercy debate tournament on the topic World Federal Government. Nancy Krieg, freshman from Nelsonville, is on the affirmative team alongside teammates from OSU and will face Penn State.

Nelsonville Ohio State University Nancy Krieg L. I. Krieg Pittsburgh Mr. Mercy Nancy Ohio Staters Penn State OSU University Broadcasting

Driver Is Fined S10 and Bond Forfeited

Nelsonville reports Marlin Hemsworth charged with reckless operation fined 10 dollars and costs in Mayor Daugherty's court. Victor Sklenar Belle Valley student forfeits bond of 23.60 after police cited 50 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Nelsonville Marlin Hemsworth Oral Daugherty Victor E. Sklenar Belle Valley

Boy murder defendant nods off during jury selection

Howard Lang, 13, on trial for stabbing 7 year old Lonnie Fellick, admitted the crime but grew sleepy in Criminal Court Chicago while jury selection with the Elks hosting a dance at their Nelsonville hall from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring Amby Armbruster and his orchestra.

Howard Lang Chicago Lonnie Fellick ELKS Amby Armbruster Nelsonville Elks Are

Rotary Club Hears Minstrel Song Preview

Nelsonville Rotary hears a preview of songs from the High School Minstrel to raise funds for Mount St. Mary Hospital. Dr. E L Murphy directs with Mrs. James Gilbert as accompanist. Performers include Peggy Ann Green Lois Ann Ray Judy Betts John Jack and others in chorus and quartet pieces.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Judy Betts Grandpa Spenny Steenrod Sylvia John Jack Bill Cooley Speeny Steenrod Dr. Murphy

Cairns Death Reported in California Pa

Mrs Mollie Landis Cairns died unexpectedly Tuesday night from a heart ailment. She was the oldest child of L J Landis of Columbus. Funeral services will be held Friday in California Pa with burial there. Survived by husband W P Cairns two children and five grandchildren plus three brothers and four sisters all of Columbus except Mrs Hillis.

Nelsonville John Hillis Jack Alice Jane California Columbus Hillis

Union Furnace School Hosts Gym Party With Dance Band

About 80 students teachers and guests attended a party in the Union Furnace high school gym Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Joe Shaw owners of The Barn on Union Furnace Rd contributed with their dance band soloists and callers to the event featuring square dancing table games group singing and refreshments.

Union Furnace Union Furnace High School Joe Shaw Union Furnace Rd

FASTEETH improves denture comfort and fit today

FASTEETH is an improved powder sprinkled on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer and more comfortable. It has no gummy taste or pasty feel, is alkaline rather than acidic, and helps reduce denture odor. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

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