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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

Page

2

Birth Announcements From Various Families

Birth notices list several families with newborn sons and daughters. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whit Cambridge a son. Kite and Ned Jones Ville Route 1 a son. Mr. and Mrs. Frank My sonville a son. John Bagent Nelsonville Vance Glancey Glouster Route. Leonard R. Gooding Trimb. Miss Ruby Warix Mionville. Christine Giffin Nelsonville. Mrs. Jerry L. Greene Nelsonville Route 1 and a daughter. Mrs. Willard May Union Furnace.

Charles Whit Cambridge Kite Ned Jones Ville Route 1 Frank My John Bagent Nelsonville Vance Glancey Glouster Leonard R. Gooding Ruby Warix Mionville Christine Giffin Jerry L. Greene Willard May Union Furnace

Badger Named Nelsonville Library Board Member

Warren H. Badger was appointed to the Nelsonville Public Library board succeeding Raymond Cook who resigned. At a city board of education meeting Monday night the resignation was accepted and the new appointment made. The meeting approved an annual appropriation resolution and routine bill payments totaling 548.39 from the general fund and 185.25 from the lunch room account. The board authorized purchases of 12 dictation records 25 copies of Business Law 400 music books for grades seven and eight and a record player for multiple departments. Board president Mrs. Bessie Ball announced standing committees across Buildings and grounds Athletic field and pool Athletic commission Rules and regulations Rehabilitation Transportation.

Nelsonville Warren H. Badger Nelsonille Public Library Board Raymond Cook Cook City Board of Education Bessie Ball Orlando Howson Ball Leonard Powell

4100 Down, 100 To Go In Ohio Gas Wells

NELSONVILLE Ath ens County Ohio Dr A K Walker and brother John Walker own farm and town lots at Little Hocking near the pay sand test well depth 1100 feet after a long medical career in Buchtel and Murray City Dr Walker plans to mark 50 years as a physician in April with a renewed retirement thought during a Athens County Medical Society dinner at Mount St Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Ohio River Athens Washington Counties A. K. Walker John Walker Little Hocking Athens County Medical Society Mount St. Mary Hospital Walker Walker Farm Buchtel Murray City

Piatt Rites Are Thursday at Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for Silver Lee Piatt will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. The Rev. S. D. Rexrode and the Rev. W. C. Bowie will officiate, with burial in Suncrest Cemetery. Knights of Pythias members serve as pallbearers: Huffman, Blount, Robbins, Schultz, Barton, Barringer. Honorary pallbearers include Heslop, Stansel, Startzman, Swint, Franklin, Somerville.

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Silver Lee Piatt S. D. Rexrode W. C. Bowie Suncrest Cemetery Knights of Pythias W. S. Huffman Columbus Blount Wirt Robbins Howard Schultz Richard Barton A. L. Barringer R. J

Miss Alice Smith Dies in Nelsonville Aged 25

Miss Alice M. Smith 25 died at her parents home near Buchtel after a several years illness. Survived by parents Lee and Mrs Smith two brothers Roy and Robert and four sisters Dor othy Butchfield Evelyn Elizabeth Ruth, and grandfather Edward Johnston. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. Stout funeral home Nelsonville with burial Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Alice M. Smith Lee Smith Buchtel Roy Robert Columbus Dorothy Butchfield Evelyn Elizabeth Ruth Smith Edward Johnston Logan Stout Funeral Green Lawn Cemetery

Hosteller Birth Announced in Massillon Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hosteller announce the birth of a daughter in a Massillon hospital on January 12. The baby is named Rebecca Ruth.

Nelsonville John R. Hosteller Patty Lu Huddy Massillon Rebecca Ruth

Rothwell Club skips meeting this week

The Rothwell Club will not meet this week and officials will announce a rescheduled date later.

Glouster Rothwell

Chesterhill Stockman Dies Aged 78

Charles Wesley Newton 78 prominent farmer and stockraiser of Chesterhill died at his home. Lifelong resident son of Walter and Catherine Newton, he belonged to Maccabees and Fairview Grange. Survived by wife Rosa Mosier four sons and five daughters, 23 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone funeral home.

Chesterhill Charles Wesley Newton Walter Catherine Eveland Newton Newton The Maccabees Fairview Grange Rosa Mosier George Earl of Charles Charles of McConnelsville Kenneth Parkersburg Sylvia Carney Urbana Clara Howard Alda Woodyard Lola Mec-Inturf Pennsville Wilda Davis Columbus Fawcett- Stone Funeral Home

Board lacking control over industrial wastes in Ohio

The Ohio River Pollution Control Board said it cannot regulate industrial wastes or acid mine drainage now due to a legal exemption in the Water Pollution Control Act. Public hearings will be held to decide if polluting properties can be removed, while permit forms for discharging sewage and industrial wastes are drafted. The next meeting is February 19 to set hearing dates.

Columbus C Ohio River Pollution Control Board John D. Porterfield Porterfield Ohio

Girl Scout Leaders Train At Nelsonville Course

Girl Scout leaders' training arranged by the local Council will run Friday and Saturday at Little House. Ruth Shollenbarger of Newark leads with two sessions daily 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Open to readers interested in the program.

Nelsonville Little House Ruth Shollenbarger Newark

Indiana Driver Fined On Transport Charge

Nelsonville Donald C. Albright of Brazil Indiana pleaded guilty to transporting a vehicle by the saddle mount method and failing to file prompt paperwork. Mayor Paul Galvin court fined him ten dollars plus costs. Richard A. Palmer of Newark pleaded guilty to passing in a restricted zone and was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Donald C. Albright Brazil Ind Paul Galvin Richard A. Palmer Newark

Weekend Visits Across Ohio And Nearby Towns

Mrs Noel Bryan and daughter Sandra Kay visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Williams and daughter Ann in Jacksonville. Mrs Henry Exenhamper returned home after two weeks with daughter Gloria Ann in Barberton. Mr and Mrs Raymond Robinson were in Columbus visiting son Ralph and daughter in law. Miles Dyer hosted guests Harry Cooper and grandson Day ton and John Dyer in local visits.

Harry Cooper Dayton John Dyer

Social Visit Recap in Hemlock Grove Community

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark hosted and visited relatives in Hemlock Grove and nearby towns including Silver Ridge Wolfe Pen Bunker Hill Mason W V and Point Pleasant. Numerous guests from the Midkiff Smith Story Sargent and Clark families spent time with hosts Ziba Midkiff and others during recent weekends and evenings. Bernard Paulsen departed for Texas after a month with his mother Clara Paulsen.

Hemlock Grove Frank Clark Bert Smith Silver Ridge Wilbur Midkiff Jewell Story John Sargent Wolfe Pen R. V Heilman Bunker Hill Ziba Midkiff Cecil Merl McGee Mason W.va Arthur Atherton Alfred Silas Taylor Lena Baxter Porter Midkiff Bernard Paulsen Texas Clara Paulsen Eldon Clark Grant Roberts Point Pleasant

Pocahontas Degree of Pocahontas Court Meets in Nelsonville

The Kill Eagle Council 57 of Pocahontas met January 14 at Eagles Hall with 36 members present. Velma Drake joined as new member. Elizabeth Ray installed officers including Pauline Spencer Pocahontas and 23 others in varied roles. Next meeting January 28 plans initation ceremonies and a pot luck supper.

Pocahontas Kill Eagle Council Eagles Hall Velma Drake Elizabeth Ray Pauline Spencer Lucille Goss Wenonah Pauline Cox Powhatan Ruth Knight Mayme Wallace Ida Hawk Lillie Wallace Hazel Coon Margaret Scott Maude Evans Juanita Wallace Bertha Butterworth Adda Young Merle Thompson Mary Keplar Tepee Josie Graham Forest Sadie Linton Ruby Williams Margaret Crane Alma Ruscoe Birdie Evans

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter to Meet With DAR

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR will convene January 21 at 7 30 p m at Mrs John V Wood 217 W Washington St Hostesses are Mrs Philip B Weller and Mrs Murray Hartley Roll call response Our Country s Foes A paper False Teaching in Schools and Colleges by Mrs Parker S Sniffen will be read Delegates to State Conference and National Congress to be elected Members asked to bring magazines for Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Central PTA meets Friday at 3 p m at Central School program includes songs poems and a girls trio with a business session following

Elizabeth Zane Dew Dar John V. Wood Washington St Philip B. Weller Murray Hartley Parker S. Sniffen National Congress Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe Central Pta Frances Cox Ruth Hoskins

First Methodist Women Meet At Schoonover Home

The Clark Elliott Circle of WSCS met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Garnet Schoonover with Mrs. Adda Hawk assisting. Miss Sylvia Matheny led devotions. Mrs. Octa Elliott...

Clark Elliott WSCS First Methodist Church Garnet Schoonover Adda Hawk Sylvia Matheny Octa Elliott

St Andrews Parish Rummage Sale Sponsored by Altar Society

The Altar Society of St Andrews Church sponsors a rummage sale at the Parish Hall starting Saturday at 9 a.m. Proceeds support parish programs and community outreach.

Altar Society of St. Andrews Church

Circle 3 to Meet at Mrs James Weaver’s Home

Circle 3 Steenrod Weaver leaders of WSCS at First Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs James Weaver Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Steenrod-Weaver WSCS First Methodist Church James Weaver

Choir rehearsal moved to 8 30 p m at First Methodist

Due to the band banquet the church choir rehearsal is rescheduled from 7 p m to 8 30 p m on Thursday at the First Methodist Church.

First Methodist Church

Families Attend Obsequies of Elizabeth Skivers

Mrs. William Skivers of Toledo and Mrs. Florence Saum of Columbus traveled home after visiting for the death of Elizabeth Skivers. Mrs. Edward Rosser of Neal and brother Fred Edington of Detroit left Monday for a month in St. Petersburg Florida to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kennard.

William Skivers Toledo Florence Saum Columbus Minnie Laughlin Elizabeth Skivers Edward Rosser Neal Fred Edington Detroit St. Petersburg Fla Richard Kennard

Foster Sayre announce birth of daughter

Mr and Mrs Foster Sayre announce the birth of a daughter on January 12. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs W A Sayre Trimble and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Koons. Great grandparents are Mrs C L Koons and Mrs Steve Erdy. Circle No 1 meets Friday at 7 PM in the church social rooms with Mrs Olivers committee.

Glouster Foster Sayre W. A. Sayre Trimble Ed Koons C. L. Koons Steve Erdy

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples

When your skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itching torture here is fast relief. Get a 40c box of Peterson's Ointment at your druggist and apply this soothing balm. Promptly relieves smarting and itching. Your skin looks better feels better. Money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

Ohio State Band Director To Speak At Banquet

Nelsonville notes Ohio State Band Director Manley R. Whitcomb will be guest speaker at the Band Boosters banquet honoring the local high school band. Whitcomb, OSU marching and concert band director, led the Rose Bowl winner and developed OSU’s large band program. Banquet opens at 6 15 p m Thursday.

Ohio State Nelsonville Manley R. Whitcomb Ohio State University Band Boosters Club Wisconsin Northwestern University Northwestern Whitcomb France Germany

WCTU Meet At Cross Street Hosts Discuss Ads

Mrs J H Henshaw hosted a WCTU gathering on Cross Street with Miss Esta Cunningham assisting. President Mrs A Bingman led devotions and a flag salute as members received letters from Athens State Hospital and the State WCTU outline.

Miss Cunningham Wanda McAllister

Glouster Sophomore Home Economics Class Serves Dinner

The Glouster High School Sophomore Home Economics class prepared and served a chicken dinner for classmates and guest Mrs. Georgia Waldeck, closing the unit on food prep, table manners, and setting. Eighth grade girls finish their skits and skirts with completed garment photos taken in all clothing classes.

Glouster Glouster High School Georgia Waldeck

McLeish Club Hosts Meeting At Nott Residence

The McLeish Club met at Faye Nott's home in Glouster. Prizes were awarded to Ruby Norris and Betty Brunton. Additional attendees included Rose Craig Mae Losey Ruth Swarro Gusta Roberts Kathryn Norris Ruth Kioh Rita Kioh and Connie Swarro. The next gathering will be at Betty Brunton's home.

Glouster Faye Nott McLeish Club Ruby Norris Betty Brunton Rose Craig Mae Losey Ruth Swarro Gusta Roberts Kathryn Norris Ruth Kioh Rita Kioh Connie Swarro

Mrs. Alice McAfoose Rites To Be Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice McAfoose set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev. John Devol officiating. Burial planned at Maplewood cemetery. Auxiliary to Meet Glouster The Auxiliary of the Glouster UMW will gather tonight at 7 p.m. in Moose Hall.

Alice McAfoose Glouster UMW Moose Hall

Bellans Tablets Advertises Fast Heartburn Relief

An advertisement touts Bellans tablets as the fastest acting medicine for heartburn and indigestion relief. It claims quick action for acid indigestion gas and related distress and lists a price of 25 cents.

Bellans

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W. H. Badger Charles Evans West, Harold Koker Koker Howson L. C Gray Athletic Commission Evans Gray Powell Majestic Theatre Ace Hawkins Janette Scot Orpheum Theatre Piatt Miss Smith Miss Swank and Miss Swank Barbi Logan, Ohio Board Indiana First Atomic Atomic Energy Atomic Research Establishment Harwell England Nelsonville Social Notes Eva Davis E. Columbus St ALL Elsonville WCTU Elizabeth Gordon Nedra Eddy Goldie Willis Nott Residence Otty Stomac Deadaci James H. Wilson First National Bank Ady Quick Gallaher L. A Lucko Odds and Ends Glouster, Ohio
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