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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1947

Page

2

Nelsonville Mayor Urges Planning and Growth at Merchants Dinner

Nelsonville Mayor Oral Daugherty told business leaders at the Retail Merchants Association dinner to adopt a clear forward plan, build around churches and schools, and consider school consolidations. He discussed a bond issue for an industrial building, Mount St Mary Hospital plans, a housing program, and local doctor housing needs as no houses are vacant. D. W. Codding highlighted teacher pay raises under state review.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Retail Merchants Association First Presbyterian Church Warren Robinette Retail Group Walter Wolf Wolf Daugherty Mount St. Mary Ospital D. W. Codding

Thank God For Muscle Rub Helps Colon Man With Pains

Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered rheumatic and sciat ic pains preventing work. After trying many remedies he bought Muscle Rub and in three days was relieved and back on the job. A money back guarantee is offered if relief is not found.

Robert Jordan Colon, Mich Colon Mich Mr. Jordan Rae

Retail stores to close Friday in Nelsonville

All Nel sonville retail stores will shut from 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m Friday for the funeral of S E Dean who died Monday evening. C D Crawford secretary of the Retail Merchants Association announced the plan.

Nelsonville S. E. Dean C. D. Crawford Retail Merchants Association

Association Endorses Teacher Pay Rise and City Bond Plan

The group approved higher teacher compensation and endorsed a Daniels-Cramer bill via Secretary Crawford to Governor Herbert. They called for a survey of public schools, with Crawford and Edward Fike drafting the letter. A bond issue for an industrial building was backed for city council review. A shoe factory strike spurred a committee to seek a resolution. Retiring President Wolf thanked. Robinette assured support. Officers named include Dozier, Holland, Crawford, Davis, Howe, Syx, Cookson, Thomas, Mechem, Parks, Sharp, and Koker. A turkey dinner followed.

Co. D. Crawford Thomas J. Herbert Crawford Edward Fike Daugherty Robinette Walter Wolf Miller Wilson John Dozier S. G. Holland C. D. Crawford Roy Davis R. C. Howe Chester Syx Corwin Cookson Glen Thomas C. S. Mechem R. W. Parks Edward Sharp Harold Koker

Chamber Dinner Postponed in Nelsonville

The annual dinner meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Nelsonville, tentatively set for March 6, has been postponed. An official announcement stated the event will be rescheduled.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce

WSCS Will Convene in Nelsonville Circle 4

Circle No 4 WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs L R Powell 363 Washington St Mrs Julius Fischer will review a chapter in the study book

Nelsonville WSCS Methodist Church Jack Pritchard L. R. Powell Washington St Julius Fischer

Initiation Scheduled by Pythian Sisters

Nelsonville meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in the K of P Hall for an initiation by the Pythian Sisters. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Community Notices From Dundas and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Will Graham of Wellston visited Clyde Morrow on Sunday. Mrs Gladyse Blackstone is ill. Mrs Eva Easterling called on the Harolds Ghearing in Wellston. A E Christian and Sue spent a weekend with Ralph Lawrence in McGuffy. Harvey Zimmerman of Wellston visited Ed Warner. Mrs Robert Collins of Columbus stayed with her parents the Wards. Several couples and families from Hawks, Wellston, and surrounding towns visited the Reynolds. The Nurm of marriages includes Theresa Rae Dye and John Kuhn of Wellston wed in Kentucky. Mrs Harry Easterling was admitted for observation at Holzer Hospital.

Dundas Will Graham Wellston Clyde Morrow Gladyse Blackstone Eva Easterling Harold Ghearing A. E. Christian Sue McGuffy Ralph Lawrence Harvey Zimmerman Ed Warner Robert Collins Columbus Oscar Ward Stanley Shelmnes Joe Marion Hutchinson John Lowe Hawks Frank Reynolds Raymond Molihon David Wilma Velma Betty Henry Magee Gayle Atkinson Zaleski Raoul Roof Radcliff Albert Kirkendall Glen Kennard Chillicothe Zelman Kennard Roy Dye Theresea John Kuhn Kentucky Delver Quick Charles Quick Albany Harvey Roofe Elmer Canode Harry Easterling Holzer Hospital

Susannah Wesley Circle Met in Severe Weather

Mrs. Miles Howe hosted the Susannah Wesley Circle of WSCS at the Methodist Church on February 20. Severe weather limited attendance to five members and two guests. Mrs. J. D. Adamson acted as secretary in Mrs. Julius Fischer’s absence. Edward Murphy led devotions using the New Revised Standard Version and spoke on Jesus the Light of the World. A dessert course followed adjournment.

Nelsonville Miles Howe Susannah Wesley WSCS Methodist Church Julius Fischer J. D. Adamson Edward Murphy Jesus Howe

Mrs Howe and Miss Sharp Host Dessert Bridge for Shields

Mrs Robert Howe and Miss Emily Sharp hosted a dessert bridge at the Howe home on Saturday honoring Miss Kathryn Shields whose forthcoming marriage to Mr William Mechem is set for February 28. Guests included Mesdames William Howe Irwin Badger William Hoffman Kenneth Weaver Donald Shafer Frank North Miss Margaret Warren Miss Wilma Adkins and Miss Shields.

Robert Howe Emily Sharp Howe Kathryn Shields William Mechem Bridge Mesdames William Howe Irwin Badger William Hoffman Kenneth Weaver Donald Shafer Frank North Margaret Warren Wilma Adkins Dorothy Raine Miss Shields

Hollenbaughs Return From Shelby After Aunt's Death

Mr and Mrs James Hollenbaugh returned from Shelby Ohio where they were called by the death of his aunt Mrs Hiram Littleton Charles Linton Cleveland was a weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Cleve Linton

James Hollenbaugh Shelby Ohio Hiram Littleton Charles Linton Cleveland Cleve Linton

Funeral Services Set For Mrs. Jennie Maffin

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Maffin who died Monday at her daughter's home in Nelsonville will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Stout funeral home. Friends may call at 407 West Washington Street until the service.

Nelsonville Jennie Maffin Catherine Patton Washington St Stout

Rites Planned Thursday For Frank Sapp 71

Frank Sapp 71 who was fatally injured Monday at Or biston Coal Co. will be laid to rest Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street. The Rev. Raymond Simpson will conduct the service. Burial follows in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Frank Sapp Orbiston Coal Co Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Greenlawn Cemetery

F and AM Rites Planned For Late S E Dean

Philadorian Lodge No 157 F and AM will meet at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 730 p m and proceed to 62 East Columbus Street to conduct the lodge ritual service for the late S E Dean a member of York Lodge in Columbus

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge F&am Masonic Temple S. E. Dean E. Columbus St Dean York Lodge Columbus

Dinner Meeting of Presbyterian Missionary Society

The Presbyterian Missionary Society will hold its annual stewardship meeting in the church social rooms on Thursday. A 6 p.m. dinner opens the program followed by a business session including officer elections and stewardship features.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Missionary Society

Twins Cary and Gary Winigman Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. Winigman Jr. celebrated the second birthday of their twin sons Cary and Gary on February 20 with a family party in Carbon Hill. Cousins Rex Horn Billy Blake Bobby Crippen Shirley Blake Ann Matheny Judy Crippen and Tanya Lynn McMannis attended, with their sister Dixie also present.

Carbon Hill

Collins Guests Visit in City from New Marshfield

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Collins with son Richard and Mary McFadden of New Marshfield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Stanley in this city. Mr. Collins, formerly with an insurance firm here, is now studying in Cincinnati.

Glouster C. F. Collins Richard Mary McFadden New Marshfield P. J. Stanley Mr. Collins Cincinnati

Patient Returns Home After Leg Fracture Recovery

Bernadene Sawyer was sent home from Sheltering Arms Hospital to her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Sawyer in Trimble. The injured woman is recovering from fractures in the two bones below the knee and is reported to be improving satisfactorily under her mother's care.

Glouster Bernadene Sawyer Sheltering Arms Hospital James Sawyer Trimble

Burning Soot Triggers Morgan Attic Fire in Glouster

A fire alarm near noon sent responders to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan where soot in a chimney and an overheated stove pipe lit attic lath. Neighbors contained the blaze before the department arrived. firefighters breached the siding and used chemicals to extinguish the fire. Damage described as slight and covered by insurance.

Glouster Evan Morgan

Glouster Residents Attend Columbus Wedding

Glouster residents Mrs Ira Stansberry daughter DeLores and son Frederick spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbus for the wedding of former Glouster girl Miss Gertrude Pflug to Mr Richard Krumm of Columbus The Pflugs formerly lived on the Stocklein farm near Glouster Route 78 Mr Pflug ran the Stoecklein slaughter house before the family moved to Columbus several years ago.

Glouster Ira Stansberry DeLores Frederick Columbus Gertrude Pflug Richard Krumm Pflugs Stocklein Farm Route 78 Pflug Stoecklein

Former Glouster Man Dies in Akron

Herbert E. Burns 59 a World War I veteran and former Glouster resident died Feb 24 while working in Akron. He is survived by his mother Mary Burns a brother Herman and a sister Helen Funeral services will be held at the Akron residence 602 Van Everett St Thursday at 2 p.m.

Akron Herbert E. Burns Glouster Burns Mary Burns Herman Helen van Everett St

Pythian Sisters To Meet At K of P Hall Tonight

Pythian Sisters officers and degree staff are urged to attend the meeting at K of P Hall in Glouster tonight at 7 30 p m There will be inspection and degree work A lunch will be served

Pythian Sisters K of P Hall Glouster The K. of P. Hall

Bickleys Entertain Guests From Columbus and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Bonch Bickley hosted a Sunday gathering at their home in Glouster. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Floyd Bodkins, Mr and Mrs William Rankin and daughter Rita Louise, Mr and Mrs James Bickley and son Jackie. John Snyder of Murray City was a guest on Saturday.

Glouster Bonch Bickley Columbus Floyd Bodkins William Rankin Rita Louise James Bickley Jackie John Snyder Murray City Bickleys

Mr. and Mrs. Rus visit McCance family in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Rus sold McCance in Columbus and were weekend guests of the McCance parents Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McCance. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kirkbride and sons Jan and David of Chesterhill.

Glouster Russell McCance Columbus A. C. McCance Fred Kirkbride Jan and David Chesterhill

Judy Vernon Improves at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Judy Vernon, recently hospitalized at Sheltering Arms with influenza, is improving satisfactorily and expects to be returned home within a few days.

Glouster Judy Vernon Sheltering Arms Hospital

Sister Visits Relatives in Glouster This Sunday

Mrs. Price Bickley and her son Junior spent Sunday at Green's Run visiting her sister Mrs. Floyd Brooks and another sister in Glouster.

Glouster Price Bickley Son Junior Green’s Run Floyd Brooks

Lawrence Schoenian Birthday Celebration Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schoenian of Trimble hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their son Larry on his 10th birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schoenian and son Emiel, Norman Schoenian from Chillicothe, Audrey Schoenian of Columbus, Mrs. Clara Schoenian, and the honoree Lawrence Schoenian.

Glouster Lewis Schoenian Trimble Larry Arthur Schoenian Emiel Norman Schoenian Chillicothe Audrey Schoenian Columbus Clara Schoenian

Mrs L Davis Dies at Age 37 in Ohio Town

Lydia J. Davis 87 died at her son M O Davis home in Toledo after illness. Survived by son sister four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral at John S Blower Glouster Saturday 2 pm with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Bishopville Mrs J A McDonald ill. daughter Mrs Norris in Columbus and another daughter due in.

Glouster Lydia J. Davis M. O. Davis Toledo Lindsey Elswick Aaron Aaron Davis Trimble John S. Blower Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Maplewood Cemetery

Noble Grands Club Meets in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. Robert Grimm’s home with Mrs. Kloh presiding. Guests included Mrs. Walter McCaskey and six others. prizes awarded to Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Kloh. Mrs. Davis won the consolation prize. Mrs. Clayton Roberts to host the March meeting.

Kloh Davis Clayton Roberts

Women of the Moose Invite Members to Ritual Night

Members of the Women of the Moose lodge are asked to attend the Ritual Chapter Night on Thursday. Initiation of candidates will occur and lunch will be served. Members should bring a creation for the hat sale.

Glouster Women of the Moose Lodge

Petersons Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief

An old ad promotes Petersons Ointment as a simple way to ease eczema itching and irritated skin. It claims fast relief for itching and a better feeling skin and mentions use on tired feet and toe cracks. Price 35c at druggists with money back if not ready.

Petersons Peterson

Guests Visit Shumway Family in Glouster

GLOUSTER Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Shumway and daughter Mrs. Leona Kisor hosted guests last week including Mr. and Mrs. James Kisor from Powhaten Point and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kisor of Marion Ohio. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Easter Arthur Shumway Frank Cornell Columbus Mrs. Mildred Gift Athens Wini Joseph Sophia Smith and Mrs. Alberta Snowden Glouster. The visitors came to see Mrs. Kisor who has been ill for six weeks.

Glouster H. T. Shumway Leona Kisor James Kisor Powhaten Point Floyd Kisor Marion Ohio Harry Easter Arthur Shumway Frank Cornell Columbus Mildred Gift Athens Wini Joseph Sophia Smith Alberta Snowden

Church District Convention Attendees from Trimble Church

Members of the Trimble Church of Christ attended the district church convention in McArthur on Sunday. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson Joann Gooding Mrs. Gertrude Rainey Mrs. Ocie Sharp Miss Hazel Raber Mrs. Lewis Antle and Mrs. Zoe Herrold.

Glouster Trimble

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