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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1950

Page

2

Kiwanis Club Installs Officers At Glouster Event

Lt. Gov. Carl Frey presided at the Kiwanis installation in Glouster. New officers are Joe Williams president Ray White vice president Ray Lange secretary Dan Kovach treasurer and directors L E Richardson Merrill Ogg Enlon Grubbs George Campbell William Meyer and B R Angle. Lawrence Colbert received a past president emblem.

Glouster Carl Frey Kiwanis Club Joe Williams Ray White Ray Lange Dan Kovach L. E. Richardson Merrill Ogg Enlon Grubbs George Campbell William Meyer B. R. Angle Frey Club Lawrence Colbert Kiwanis International Kiwanis John Devol Ralph McDaniel Hemlock B. R. Goldberg C. F. Patton Richard Guinther Athens Porter Dugan Evan Williams

Ohio U Symphonic Band to Play Concert in Nelsonville

Ohio University Symphonic Band under Charles Gilbert will give a concert January 24 at 8 p m in the Nelsonville High School auditorium. Proceeds fund the Elizabeth Knox Scholarship Loan Fund of the Business and Professional Women's Club to aid local students’ education. Tickets available at Parks Music Store or from club members.

Nelsonville Ohio University Charles Gilbert Nelsonville High School Business & Professional Women’s Club Elizabeth Knox B & PW Club B&bp Club Parks Music Store

First Banquet In VFW Series Is Thursday

Nelsonville Post 3467, VFW, plans the first in a monthly banquet series for veterans and social members during the current membership drive. The event starts at 7 p.m. with Archer Riley of Columbus as principal speaker and Mayor Roger Friend of Logan attending.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Post VFW Committee On Archer Riley Columbus Republican Veterans’ Club of Ohio Roger Friend Logan Riverside

Wintertime Precautions Urged by Nelsonville Police Chief

Nelsonville police chief James Cope urges motorists and pedestrians to exercise extra caution during winter conditions. He warns of longer hours of darkness, ice covered streets, and murky weather increasing hazards and advises gradual braking and slower speeds. He cautions against warming cars in closed garages due to carbon monoxide risk and urges pedestrians to cross only at clear intersections.

Nelsonville James Cope Cope

Anesthetist, Brother Return to Cleveland

Miss Dorothy Bateman a nurse anesthetist at City Hospital Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Bateman 628 Walnut St Returning to Cleveland with her was her brother Hubert Bateman who entered the school of X ray technique Jan 16 at the same hospital Hubert a member of last years graduating class at Nelsonville High School has been employed at the Howe Grocery.

Nelsonville Dorothy Bateman Anethetist City Hospital Cleveland Robert Bateman Walnut St Hubert Bateman Nelsonville High School Hubert Howe Grocery

Band Banquet Tickets Limited To Twenty At News Stand

Nelsonville notices 20 tickets remain for the band banquet to be held Thursday evening at the Methodist Church. Tickets are available only at the News Stand.

Nelsonville

Fire Damages Two Redan of Residence in Chauncey

Chauncey firefighters battled a fire at 209 May Ave the home of Walter O Rourke yesterday evening. Neighbors alerted responders at 7 30 pm and crews confined damage to the bathroom and kitchen in the rear portion of the dwelling. No one was inside and the cause remains undetermined.

Chauncey Walter O'Rourke May Ave Chauncey Fire Department O'Rourke

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Circle 2 Meeting

Circle 2 leaders Mrs Frances Stage and Mrs Fannie Williams plan a 8 p.m. gathering at Mrs Ruth North's home with members to bring sales tax stamps. Eleven members plus one guest answered roll call as the Loyal Workers Sunday School class met at the Methodist Church with Mrs Bessie Bland presiding and Mrs Jean Carpenter elected president. The Cosmopolitan Club is set for Friday at 7 p.m. at Mrs John H Saltz home on West Washington Street.

Circle Frances Stage Fannie Williams Ruth North Chestnut Sr Myrtle Linscott Josie Green Loyal Workers Methodist Church Bessie Bland Jean Carpenter Cosmopolitan Club John H. Saltz W. Washington St

Bake Sale by Twig 7 at Mount St Mary Hospital Guild

Twig 7 of the Mount St Mary Hospital Guild sponsors a bake sale on Saturday January 28 with nut bread as a specialty. To place orders call 716 W or 394 J.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital

PTA Meeting Plans Fund Drive For High School Projector

The High School PTA met Monday at the Junior High with Mrs. Georgia Foughty in charge. A round table discussion on Sharing a Self Fulfillment and Freedom to Grow was led by Mrs. Arthur Newton. One week remains in the magazine drive, proceeds fund a new high school movie projector.

PTA Georgia Foughty Arthur Newton

Memorial services for Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones held in Middleport

Mr and Mrs F H Showers attended memorial services at the Presbyterian Church in Middleport on Saturday for Dr Thomas Jesse Jones who died in New York City.

F. H. Showers The Presbyterian Church Middleport Thomas Jesse Jones New York City

Local Leaders Named In Perry County Community Jobs

NEW LEXINGTON J P Walker elected president of the Somerset Civic Association with Donald Miller as vice president and Joseph Walker as secretary. Perry County budget 1950 allows 3 for fox bounty and 10 cents per crow head. The March of Dimes ball set for Jan 28 at Corning Eagles Hall chaired by Gaston Sicilian. Alberry Garlinger, former county treasurer, turned 94 on Jan 11. Gaston Sicilian seeks Republican Perry County commissioner. Judge U S McGonagle appoints Stanley Vanatta to county district library board for seven years, succeeding Emerson C Wagner. Perry County Bank reorganizes with Pettit president and Lennon exec VP. 12 percent dividend paid. Peoples National Bank reorganizes with Chappelear president and Welker VP. New Lexington Junior Chamber of Commerce receives charter. officers Bailey president, Thompson VP, Conkle secretary, MackEachen treasurer. Soil conservation district officers elected: Cooperider chairman, Wilson vice chairman, Yost secretary, McCann treasurer.

New Lexington J. P. Walker Somerset Civic Association Donald Miller Joseph Walker Perry County Corning Eagles Hall Gaston Sicilian Alberry Garlinger Peoples National Bank Corning New York Central Railroad Common Pleas U. S. McGonagle Stanley Vanatta Emerson C. Wagner Perry County Bank A. T. Pettit M. J. Lennon R. A. Chappelear William A. Welker George A. Sheeran K. R. Storts New Lexington Junior

Crabtree Named to All Time Red Wing Team

Nelsonville's Estel Crabtree, former major league player with a stint in Rochester IL, is named to the All Time Red Wing Team. Banquet guests of honor in Rochester Jan 23 at the Seneca Hotel benefit the polio drive. Crabby plans to depart Nelsonville Sunday.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree Rochester Red Wings St. Louis Cardinal Red Wing Rochester Rochester Press Radio Group Seneca Hotel Crabby

Driver IlI Car Crashes Near Buchtel

Chris Graham of Buchtel was taken by ambulance to Hocking Valley Hospital after a sudden illness while driving east on Fayette Street from Ellison Garage. His car swerved and hit a parked Nye Chevrolet owned by Travis Chesser. Graham recovered at home later the same evening.

Nelsonville Chris Graham Bessemer Rd Buchtel Hocking Valley Hospital Fayette St Ellison Garage Graham Travis Chesser Nye Chevrolet

Monogahela Paving Rural Lines in Jackson County 1950

Monogahela Power outlines extensive Jackson County rural line construction for 1950 with local farmer labor to be used for rights of way and line build, area north and east of Sandyville included. Health bond sales reach $498.97 toward an $800 county quota for the Jackson County Health and Tuberculosis association. ACP signup continues with Feb 15 deadline. Mrs. Joseph W. Short notes executive role and local bond purchasers. Mrs. Short and Mr. Short visited Pittsburg shows and West Virginia potteries.

Ravenswood Jackson County Monogahela Power Company Sandyville Jackson County Health and Tuberculosis Association Joseph W. Short The Associaton Pittsburgh Keystone William Penn and Fort Pitt

Wolfe Gets Club Backing for State Senate Bid

At a York Township Roosevelt Club meeting Charles Wolfe of Nelsonville Route 2 was endorsed for state senate. Wolfe is a miner and farmer and World War veteran. A Jan. 29 meeting at 2 30 PM in Red Men's Hall will announce the central committeeman slate and filings close Feb 2. Refreshments will be served.

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club Charles Wolfe Grover Lewis Wolfe Red Men’s Hall

Husband Honored At Birthday Party In Rendville

Mrs Albert T Allen Rendville honored her husband with a dinner for his 68th birthday on January 16. After the meal he played violin pieces and the group sang hymns. Guests included his daughter Gladys Viney granddaughter Emma Viney and great grandson Linwood Henderson with Ernie Edwards and Wren Johnson.

Glouster Albert T. Allen Rendville Mr. Allen Gladys Viney Emma Viney Linwood Henderson Ernie Edwards Wren Johnson

Mrs Ley Hosts 500 Club at Home in Glouster

Mrs E M Ley was hostess to the 500 club at her New Street home Monday. Two tables played with first prize to Mrs T A Noon, second to Mrs Joe Wolf, and third to Mrs Irene Morris. A salad course was served to the named players and to Mrs Thomas Vaughn, Mrs O A McDonald, Mrs Vern Lamborn, and Mrs Evan Morgan Sr.

Michigan Man Guest At Rotary Meeting

E. G. Clary of Ithaca Michigan attended a Rotary Club gathering Tuesday evening at the Shafer residence in Nelsonville. He is a member of the Ithaca Club and has been visiting relatives in the area, his former home.

Nelsonville E. G. Clary Ithaca Mich Rotary Club Shafer E. Franklin St Ithaca Club

Local Elks Sponsor Dance With Bob Holloway Orchestra

Nelsonville Elks Club hosts a members and guests dance Saturday night from 10 p m to 2 a m music by Bob Holloway's orchestra.

Nelsonville Elks Bob Holloway

80th Birthday Is Observed

Mrs. Cecelia Echstenkamper celebrated her eightieth birthday with a family dinner and three centerpiece cakes. Attending were relatives from Columbus Worthington Elyria Akron Fairport Harbor Murray City and local areas, including the Echstenkamper and Chute families and guests Donna Jean Suzanne Tommy.

Ohio Billy Owens Akron Margaret Curtis Fairport Harbor Ralph Echstenkamper Elyria Dale Swyers Kay Suzanne Murray City Ed Ley Henry Echstenkamper Tommy Local

Funeral Guests at Mrs. Mary B. Kalt Home Service

Attendees listed for calling hours at Mrs. Mary B. Kalt’s home in Jackson ville include relatives and friends from Ohio and nearby towns such as Dunbar West Virginia Gahanna Columbus Parkersburg Racine Glouster Trimble Minersville and others. The notice names many individuals and families visiting or paying respects on Friday afternoon.

Glouster Mary B. Kalt Jacksonville William Nicholas Dunbar W. Va Dean Peugh Michael A. B. Orme Delmar Columbus Eli Barringer Earl Mendenhall Delbert Mendenhall Dwight Mendenhall Elmer Crouser Margaret Masters Sam Orme Trimble George Mendenhall Earl Wolfe Parkersburg Verne Orme Bill William Rogers

Twin Children Born To Jacksonville Family

Mr and Mrs James R Brown of Jacksonville announce the birth of twins on January 6 a boy named David Robert and a girl named Sharon Darlene weighing 742 pounds and 7% pounds Grandparents are Electa Grimm of Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs James Brown of Glouster Route 3 The Browns have two other children Kenneth and Roger.

Glouster James R. Brown Jacksonville David Robert Sharon Darlene Electa Grimm James Brown Kenneth Roger

Morgan Family Visits Columbus For Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr. visited Columbus over the weekend as guests of their son Evan Morgan Jr. and daughter-in-law and grandson Evan III. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Harve Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Norris.

Glouster Evan Morgan Sr Columbus Evan Morgan Jr Evan III Harve Norris Victor Norris

Club Meeting Set Glouster Past Grands in Jacksonville

The Glouster Past Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge will gather at the home of Mrs. Ira Conaway in Jacksonville on Friday January 20 at 7 30 p.m. for a scheduled meeting.

Glouster Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Ira Conaway

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio U. Symphonic Knox Poplins Dan Rivers Georgia's Dress and Baby Shop LeFever Glouster, O Tots Coats Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio Orpheum Mason Kent Nelsonville Social Notes Crabtree Ili Ohio Valley Farm Women's Club Brady D. Hickel ACP Mrs. Ley Michigan Rotary America High St R. Faires Broad S James H. Wilson First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Brandwene Luckoff Luckoff’s Store
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