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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1952

Page

2

Kiwanis Installations Highlight Glouster Meeting

Dr. Carl Frey officiated as installing officer at the Glouster Kiwanis session in the Hotel Gordon dining room. Ray C. Lange was installed as president, with Richards Eddy as vice president and Karl Bodenbender as secretary. Board members named were B. R. Angle, Ray White, Carl Bradberry, Lawrence Colbert, Roger Kittle, Enlon Grubbs and George H. Campbell. A Mobile Chest X-ray Unit schedule and a Ladies Night theme were announced.

Dan Kovach B. R. Angle Ray White Carl Bradberry Lawrence Colbert Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs George H. Campbell Frey United States Canada Mobile Chest Jacksonville Glouster Dick Guinther Karl 3Odenbender Ray Lange Enlow Grubbs Richard Eddy John Devol Porter Dugan Carl Frey Athens Ben Goldberg Harold Vaughn

Sunday guests visit Glouster couple and area residents

Glouster Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer hosted Sunday visitors including Mrs. Fannie Sellars Mrs. Bennett Swingle Philo Mr and Mrs. Paul Culver Pomeroy Mr and Mrs. Dale Channell Mr and Mrs W E Slater and Sara Slater The Plains and Fred Hopes The Plains Mrs H F Kittle is in Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville after major surgery and is improving Tuesday report says

John Dyer Fannie Sellars Bennett Swingle Philo Paul Culver Pomeroy Dale Channell W E. Slater Sara Slater the Plains Fred Hopes H. F. Kittle Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville

Nelsonville School Health Survey Reveals Widespread Cavities

A health survey shows 457 elementary pupils have 1929 cavities averaging four per child and 334 high school pupils report 931 cavities. The Child Welfare Committee notes strong parental engagement and calls for dental care and possible financial aid to families.

L. C. Gray Ohio Department of Health Athens County Health Department Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association County City Health Department J. O. Steer H. Zintkind Pandorian Club James H. Wilson Child Welfare Committee Atheny County Tuberculosis and Health Association

Nelsonville Golden Rule class to meet at church

Members of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the social rooms of the church. Hostesses are Mrs Dorothy Colwell Mrs Wanda Jones Mrs Julu Hoskins and Mrs Recia Foughty with Mrs Esthel Kinneer as devotional leader and Miss Florence Cook and Mrs Anna McClain in charge of the program.

First Methodist Church Dorothy Colwell Wanda Jones Julu Hoskins Recia Foughty Esthel Kinneer Florence Cook Anna McClain

Willing Workers Class Meeting Friday Evening

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the church social rooms. A pot luck supper will be served.

The Christian Church

WSCS of First Methodist Church Opens New Year Meeting

WSCS of the First Methodist Church held its first meeting of the year in the church social rooms. Mrs. Wesley Hawk opened with prayer and led group singing with Miss Bessie Stephenson at the piano. Reports and plans highlighted a Bible study class, World Day of Prayer, and a trip to South Side Settlement with Christmas offering proceeds.

WSCS First Methodist Church Wesley Hawk Bessie Stephenson Homer Warehime Hawk Call Niswander Jonas Bessie Ball Methodist Circle 1 Duncan

Postponed Group 2 CWF Meeting Set at Fort Street Home

The postponed meeting of Group 2 CWF of the Christian Church will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs J A Long on Fort Street.

CWF The Christian Church J. A. Long Fort St

Miss Jean Macrice Returns Home from Duluth Visit

Miss Jean Macrice returns to Duluth after spending two weeks as the guest of Miss Margaret Johnson.

Jean Macrice Duluth Minn Margaret Johnson

Sowers Boy Improves at Cincinnati General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clarence Sowers of Nelsonville report son Bob Sowers is much improved after admission to Cincinnati General Hospital on January 3 for observation and treatment. He will remain in hospital for several days before returning to his medical studies as a senior at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Nelsonville Clarence Sowers Bob Cincinnati General Hospital University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Returns to Base After 15 Day Leave

Cpl. Martin E Buechler has returned to San Marcos Air Force Base in Texas after a 15 day leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Buechler of Walnut Street.

Nelsonville Martin E Buechler San Marcos Air Force Base Texas Wm. Buechler Walnut St

Merchants Meet at City Hall Tonight in Nelsonville

Nelsonville merchants association will gather at City Hall at 7 30 this evening announced by president Tom Williams. The same date Valley Lodge will confer the rank of esquire at the K of P Hall at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Merchants Association City Hall Tom Williams Valley Lodge K of P

Golden Anniversary Dinner For Mr and Mrs John V Wood

Nelsonville focus on January 7 marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John V Wood. The event gathered The Peoples Bank Co staff local stockholders and neighbors for a buffet at their W Washington Street home.

Nelsonville John V. Wood W. Washington St Peoples Bank Co Wood Harris Florence Harris Wood, Jr Douglas Ariz J. P. Wood US Naval Academy Phillip Betsey Brooks Cleveland Susan Wood

Miss Barbara Decker Weds Marlin Wolfe in Murray City

Murray City announces the marriage of Barbara Decker to Marlin Wolfe. The ceremony occurred on Christmas Eve at 5 30 p,m, at United Brethren Church with Reverend Wilson officiating. Nancy Decker served as maid of honor, Jack Canter as best man, and a wedding supper followed at the Wolfe home with guests including Ronald Decker and family.

Murray City Ronald Decker Barbara Marlin Wolfe Sidney Wolfe Wilson United Brethren Church Nancy Decker Jack Canter Charlotte Decker Ollie Lanning

Men To Take Training In Marine Corps

Nelsonville report says Wayne Arthur Thompson son of Mrs. Dorothy Middleton and Arthur Thompson will leave Monday for Cincinnati then to San Diego for basic training in the Marine Corps.

Nelsonville Wayne Arthur Thompson Dorothy Middleton Walnut St Local Columbus Cincinnati San Diego Calif Marine Corps

Bank statement appears with assets and deposits figures

The document lists total assets of 5 141 886 15 and total deposits of 4 756 117 58 for an Athens Ohio bank. It records demand deposits from individuals and businesses, government deposits, state and local deposits, and other deposits. James H. McClure signs as cashier with notary Grace M. Stickney witnessing on January 2, 1952.

United States State OF Ohio Athens James H. McClure Jas. H. McClure T. R. Biddle P. Biddle Thomas M. Wolfe Grace M. Stickney

Joint St Mary Hospital Notes A List of Named Patients

A roster from Joint St Mary Hospital lists patients and locations including Max B Jansen Nelsonville John R Locke Nelsonville Carl Ellinger Nelsonville Benny Kreiger Jacksonville Mrs Carl Harris Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Frank Anderson Nelsonville Mrs Mary Bradley Gloucester Earnest L Beard Gloucester Route 2 Mrs Don Sneary Athens and daughter Mrs Herman Ruble Nelsonville William Fink Logan Thomas Branigan Carbon Hill Shirley Morgan Shawnee Mrs Neal Ferebee Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Kenneth Largent New Marshfield Route 1 and son

Max B. Jansen Nelsonville John R. Locke Carl Ellinger Benny Kreiger Jacksonville Carl Harris Frank Anderson Mary Bradley Glouster Earnest L. Beard Don Sneary Athens Herman Ruble William Fink Logan Thomas Branigan Carbon Hill Shirley Morgan Shawnee Neal Ferebee Kenneth Largent New Marshfield

Rev Devol To Attend Columbus Convention

GLOUSTER The Rev John Devol pastor of the local Methodist Church represented the Athens County Ministerial Association at a Pastors Convention program committee meeting in Columbus He urges pastors to travel in small groups to reduce cars for the January 28 31 Memorial Hall Columbus event A luncheon for Methodist ministers is set for Broad Street Methodist Church on January 28 Prominent ministers will speak and special music will be provided Also Glouster Mrs Earl Pough now of Zanesville formerly in Glouster has moved to 1323 Indiana St Zanesville

Glouster John Devol Athens County Ministerial Association Neil House Columbus Devol Memorial Hall Broad Street Methodist Church Earl Pough Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Indiana St

Past Noble Grands Meet at Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge gathered at Mrs. Anna Echstenkamper’s home on Thursday evening. President Grace Zimmer led devotions and prayers, Beulah Lee won the mystery prize, readings were given by Louise Zimmer Madge Harry Glenna Reese Irene Morris Marie Dodson Grace Zimmer Mary Cheney, and the next meeting is set for Mrs Grace Zimmer’s home. Lunch was served.

Louise Zimmer Madge Harry Glenna Reese Beulah Lee Irene Morris Marie Dodson Grace Zimmer Mary Cheney

Son Guest Of Germans

Pfc. Richard C. Jones, stationed near Munich, dined Christmas Eve with a German banker family. The wife cooked veal for the dinner, with a 12 year old girl and a 17 year old boy in the home. only the son spoke a little English. Jones enjoyed a full Christmas, saw a lighted tree, received gift packages, and visited the top of Germany’s highest mountain with views of France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.

Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief and Comfort

Wake Up To More Comfort. Backache and fatigue from slow kidney function may be caused by stress and diet. Minor bladder irritation can disturb sleep. Don’t neglect your kidneys. Try Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years to flush waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Milliona Doan

Lydia Pinkham's Compound Relief for Monthly Distress

Advertises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and tablets as effective relief for menstrual cramps headaches backaches and nervous tension. Claims doctors' tests show relief in about three of four cases and urges start today with trial tablet option.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham

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Kiwanis Club Ents Zenith L. K. Faires Glouster, O. Broad St High St Norning Ee Ees Nelsonville Social Notes Welsonville Bob Sowers Maureen Kelley Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Wellston Messenger Newsphoto Barbara Decker Mr. Wolfe MR. and Mrs, Wolfe Athens National Bank OF Federal Reserve Bank Are One Gov Per Doz Big Yank Five Brothers Comforts Glouster, Ohio St. Mary Hospital Orpheum Theatre Garfield Ena Majestic Theatre Wed Ray Milland Gene Ernest Jones Pfc Richard C. Jones Munich Germany First National Bank
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