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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1953

Page

10

Funeral Services for Amos A. Collins 13 in Nelsonville

Amos Alfred Collins, 13, of Columbus, died at Children's Hospital from an accidental gunshot wound to the left eye. The funeral will be at Warren Funeral Home in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 2 p.m. He found a 32 caliber revolver at a playmate’s house trailer. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Amos Collins and a sister Elizabeth. Burial is in Green Lawn Cemetery after services conducted by Rev. Raymond Simpson of Pilgrim Holiness.

Nelsonville Amos Alfred Collins Columbus Children’s Hospital Warren Funeral Home Amos Collins Elizabeth Raymond Simpson Pilgrim Holiness Green Lawn Cemetery

Emma Harper 70 Dies at Mount St Mary Hospital

Mrs Emma Harper aged 70 wife of David Harper resident Mason City Hill Nelsonville died Sunday at Mount St Mary Hospital after a Saturday admission. Besides her husband she leaves three sons Frank Blackfork William Haydenville and Aaron Columbus a daughter Marie Stevens Langsville two brothers Elijah and Aaron Morgan and a sister Viola Gorman Grand Rapids Mich. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Stout the Buchtel Cemetery.

Nelsonville Emma Harper David Harper Mason City Hill Mount St. Mary Hospital Frank Blackfork William Haydenville Aaron Columbus Marie Stevens Langsville Elijah Aaron Morgan Viola Gorman Grand Rapids Mich Stout Funeral Home Buchtel Cemetery

Valley Lodge 169 to Install New Officers

Newly elected Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias officers will be installed Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Pythian Hall. Chancellor commander elect is William Hardy with officers William Howe Charles Howe Albert Barber W D Wolfe Charles Howell C W Monks C Roy Tomlinson James Patton Wilbur D Mender and trustees Ward Phillips Clifford Barber William Mingus. A special gathering by Hocking Valley Pythian Association and Meigs Vinton Counties groups is planned January 21 with Pythian Sisters in attendance.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall William Hardy William Howe Charles Howe Albert Barber W. D. Wolfe Charles Howell C. W. Monks C. Roy Tomlinson James Patton Wilbur D. Mender Ward Phillips Clifford Barber William Mingus Hocking Valley Pythian Association Pythian Associations Meigs Vinton Counties Pythian Sisters

Congregational Meeting at First Presbyterian Nelsonville

The First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual congregational meeting on Wednesday at 6 pm in the church social rooms. The Dorcas Society of Deanville Church serves a chicken dinner with donations at the door. Proceeds support the Deanville church work. Reports of the past year and elections of church and Sunday school officers follow.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Dorcas Society Deanville

Await Promotion As Week Opens With High Hopes

The week starts with promise and favorable signs for advancement and recognition. Planned changes may lift prospects, demanding serious study for long term growth and enduring development. Birthday individuals are urged to stay focused on promising visions and solid collaboration.

Tahm and Taboo: Rare Polynesian Words in English

The article notes that Tahm and taboo are among the few Polynesian terms now common in English, highlighting their linguistic journey and usage in everyday language.

Mason County Grand Jury Opens Term

Judge Miller warns against subversive elements and urges grand jurors to seek the truth. He outlines three classes of people regarding law enforcement and praises the selfless role of the third group. Foreman Rev W C Bowie leads the listed jurors in preparations for cases to come.

Miller America Grand Jury W. c. Bowie Foreman J. C. Beard Harry Calloway Reginald Archer Homer Graham John B. Cullen Terry Roush Clayton Athey Roy Kincaide Arlin Hall Car E. Barrett Roy Buckalew John Young Frank Burris Wash Jones M. D. Shiflet

Pennsville Resident Arilena K Dougan Dies in Marietta Hospital

Arilena K Dougan 86 lifelong Pennsville resident died Sunday at 6 p m in Marietta Memorial Hospital widow of J Frank Dougan former Pennsville postmaster Born August 31 1866 in Penn Township daughter of Joel and Elizabeth Bingham King Member Church of Christ at Pennsville Survived by daughter Dana Syphers five sons Raymond Francis R V Leland S W Donald Robley K brother Dr J R King step sister Mrs Herbert Keyser Funeral set for Wednesday 1 p m at Pennsville Church of Christ Burial in Pennsville Cemetery Burial details on request at Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill Ohio.

R. V Dayton Leland S W. Donald Columbus Robley K Peebles J. R. King McConnelsville Herbert Keyser Delaware Ohio Unera Pennsville Church of Pennsville Cemetery

Past Chiefs To Meet At Myrtle Linscott Home

The Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters will be entertained by Mrs. Myrtle Linscott at 537 Chestnut Street Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned for Tuesday Evening

The American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Legion Home. A pot luck meal will be served.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion

India Theme Highlights Hyperion Club Meeting

Members of the Hyperion Club met Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage on E. Columbus Street. Roll call themed Items of India. A short business session preceded a program where India was discussed by Mrs. Floyd Evans.

Hyperion Club Victor Pfeiffer Methodist Parsonage E. Columbus St India Floyd Evans

Couples Club Private Skating Party At Don's Arcade

The Couples Club sponsors a private skating party at Don's Arcade on Tuesday January 20. A limited number of tickets are available for married couples this week. Committee members are Don Kerns Paul Richards and Terry Tigner.

Don's Brcade Don Kerns Paul Richards Terry Tigner

Fragments Reflect on Perception Toward Women

A brief poetic fragment questions if a woman's appearance invites excessive attention. It suggests a man may simply be reacting to something shocking he witnessed twice.

Markets Cincinnati AP USDA Livestock Prices

Cincinnati market report shows cattle and calf prices rising across slaughter classes with feeders steady. Hog prices jump 25 to 75 cents for various weights while sheep stay steady, with lambs at 23.00 and utilities 20.00 to 22.50.

Cincinnati USDA

Poultry Butter Eggs Prices in Cincinnati Market

Cincinnati AP reports on egg prices by U S consumer grades including large white 48 49 percent brown and mixed 47 48 percent and medium white 45 46 percent wholesale grades extras and current receipts. Poultry fryers heavy hens roosters and prices for butter wholesale 73 butterfat premium 56 regular 51 potatoes 400 5 65.

Cincinnati U. S

All-Clean Carpet Care Ad From Banks Sport Shop

An advertisement from Banks Sport Shop promotes Finn Foam carpet cleaning for wall to wall use and Chicago roller skates for boys and girls available by special order from UHLMAN'S in Chicago.

Finn Foam, Uhlman’s Chicago Banks Sport Shop

Hamden and Nearby Residents Share Holiday Notes

Mrs. Hattie Sowers remains a patient at Hocking Valley Hospital. The list records numerous social visits, engagements, and marriages including Joan Thompson to James Ross, and Mary Lou Ward to Joe Thompson, with ceremonies at homes and in Lancaster. Several families announce relocations and guests from Columbus, Wellston, and surrounding towns.

Mary Lou Joe Thompson Lawrence Thompson Navy Air Corps Lancaster Rex Murdoch Columbus Leverett Murdoch Harley Long Leonard Beverly Charles Wyckoff Main St Henry Perry Gerald Winegardner Mike Pleasantville Cecil Hendershott Ann Lewis Cross Millersport Cleo Davis Dayton Minnie Gibson Charles Mather Bobby Pauline Barron Ada Gibson Robert Gibson Ralph Matteson Springfield Leland Matteson Warren Church Howard Willis Panama City Fla Clyde Harvey Richard Sturges Jackson Robert Foster Leonard Gentil George Simms Martin, Ky Edna Trainer Don Huffman Kalamazoo, Mich Bernard McCathren Robert, Gerty Henry Gerty Robert Kibbey Wapakoneta Dora Foreman Hiram Cox Ruth Staten Fred Zuston Charles Salts John Bobo Clarence Salts Logan James Frey Laurelville George Geiger Margaret Calvin Carroll Cora Winters Ralph Ratcliff Kermit Ward Ralph Ralph Clark Chillicothe Russell Perry Roy Murdoch Elwood Sexton Paul Jewell Clarence Jewell, Jr Clarence Jewell

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