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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
6
Bika Pete Bodkin, 79, died at his Albany home this morning. He was husband to Mrs. Mattie Bodkin. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Hyperion Club members meet at 1:30 p.m. for luncheon in Presbyterian Church social rooms then tour to Mrs. E. J. Kessinger’s home for a business session and program by Deanna Scott Thirenen Pan-American student from Chile. 29 members attended Circle 5 hosted by Mrs. Voigt and Miss Wilson. Twig 8 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild met at Mrs. Audrey Shaver’s home to plan a future project with Esther Verity named chair.
Miss Louise Pearce left Tuesday for Logan to join relatives and friends on a five or six week trip to Orlando Florida. Miss Mabel Campbell had returned from White House Ohio where she spent a month as a guest of
Aging and stress can slow kidney function causing backache fatigue headaches and nighttime urination. Doan’s Pills a mild diuretic claim relief by helping kidneys flush waste, touted as trusted for over 60 years and used by millions.
Bill Hoffman was elected president of the Retail Merchants Association at the annual meeting held at the Methodist Church. Dwight Kuhn was named vice president, Robert Fogle secretary, and Charles Lechleidner treasurer. Hoffman outlined plans to invite merchandisers to local meetings to discuss problems. The general and promotion funds closed with a balanced year. Mayor Earl Hilleary urged cooperation on municipal issues and the administration pledged support. Refreshments followed.
Wayne Bumgardner was named president of the York Township Board of Trustees at a Monday night organization meeting. Ernest Curtis was chosen vice president. Thomas Tigner was named third member, with James Barrows serving as clerk treasurer.
Families from Michigan to Newark and Columbus gather for Christmas Eve and Day visits at Hollister, with extended kin including the Aberts, Carey, Thompson, Easterling, Cavey and related households. Local residents Henry Adams Ona Dew Ted Phelps Shearley Northrop and Lena Thompson also join in holiday greetings.
Mayor James Rhodes of Columbus will speak at the Nelsonville High School Band banquet on January 19. Albert Inman, general chairman, announced the event with the venue to be disclosed later, followed by a dance. Leonard Powell leads the ticket committee with tickets available from Band Boosters members.
Funeral services for 59 year old Mrs Jane Powell were held Saturday in the Reedsville Methodist Church led by Rev Lee Wallace. She died unexpectedly at work in her home. Born in England she moved to the U S early life and lived in East Liverpool before marrying Otho Powell. Survivors include her husband a son Alfred Cashdollar of Reedsville a brother and sister in England. Burial followed in Reedsville cemetery.
Nelsonville Quarterback Club will sponsor a movie show at the high school auditorium on January 11 with an afternoon matinee and a 7 30 evening performance. Films include Pigskin Parade Football Thrills of 1949 Basketball Thrills of 1949 Defensive Football Louis vs Walcott prizefight A Thrill a Second auto racing. Proceeds go to buy a camera and projector for use next football season.
Carbon Hill basket ball team Pratts Motors hosts the McArthur Clippers at the Carbon Hill gymnasium tonight at 7 30. Recent wins include 96 to 31 over Athens Independents 77 to 41 over The Plains and 40 to 30 over Yates Clover Farm.
A speaker notes preparing to collect from Mrs Tightwad regarding funds or items from last week’s Messengers, aiming to settle the pending matter. The line hints at a collection effort connected to periodical issues and a named party.
Miss Bertha Howard hosted Mizpah Class members at her Millfield area home. The First Methodist gathering featured a turkey dinner at six, with nine members and three guests, holiday mantel and dining room decorations, a lighted tree, contests and games, and plans for a January meeting hosted by Mrs. Susie Wallace.
Mrs Edison Dean marked her seventieth birthday anniversary New Year's Day at 833 Poplar Street. A Tuesday news report incorrectly stated she was eighty.
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