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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

2

Joanna Ward and William Pidcock wed in Chauncey

Miss Joanna Mae Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs Shannon Ward of Athens married William Paul Pidcock son of Mr and Mrs Hurley Pidcock of New Marshfield on Saturday January 15 at 7 30 pm in Chauncey Church of Christ The ceremony was by Rev Gilbert Courtney with family and friends present A reception for 42 followed at the bride’s home The bride is Athens High School graduate and the groom a Waterloo High School graduate who served in Korea and works at Shannon’s Firestone Store They now reside in Athens

Chauncey Joanna Mae Ward Shannon Ward Athens William Paul Pidcock Hurley Pidcock New Marshfield Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Abra George M. McBride Claryce Buck Janet Keplar Linda Mae Whiteman George McBride Howard Pidcock Charles Innis

Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief From Backache

A vintage ad notes that slow kidney function causes nagging backache headaches dizziness and low energy. It suggests Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used for over sixty years to flush waste and relieve nighttime symptoms.

Dean Doan

Fish Olfactory Systems Affected by Waterborne Substances

A study notes that fish rely on olfactory senses to detect scents in water. Certain chemicals disrupt their smell, potentially impacting navigation feeding and predator avoidance. Further research is needed to identify harmful substances and mitigation strategies.

Ministers Are Speakers at Glouster Church Week

Special meetings at Glouster Methodist Church run nightly this week except Saturday with a different minister each evening. Rev John Versteeg spoke Sunday on I Want Not Yours, But You. Rev H A Lockwood spoke Monday on Our Work As God's Co-Workers and Stewards. Rev Melvin Alkire led Tuesday with Myron Martin. William Covert led Wednesday. Tonight Rev Lawrence leads. Rev Melvin Wentz preaches Friday. Former pastor DeVol will close the series.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church John Versteeg H. A. Lockwood Melvin Alkire Myron Martin William Covert Awrence Melvin Wentz John DeVol

Present At Crusade 52

The third service of the Crusade for Church Attendance at Oakdale Church was held Sunday with 52 present. A 19-member Taylor Ridge Church delegation attended as guests. Dwight Smith led the Bible School and visiting choir sang two numbers. Rev Miles Tioon preached on A Friend of the Unattractive. Tom Slagle, Ohio University freshman from Iowa, attends all services and will assist in future meetings. Music is planned for each Sunday evening through Easter. public invited.

Glouster Oakdale Taylor Ridge Bible School Uee

U.S. Population Grows Over Two Percent for Eighth Straight Year

The United States has seen population increase surpassing 2 percent for eight consecutive years. Analysts note sustained births and net international immigration as key drivers amid evolving demographic trends and policy debates.

United States

Military Mail Call listing service addresses

The Messenger invites readers to submit military addresses for the Mail Call column. It lists several service members with names and units such as Francia Thomas Graham, Nelsonville Route 1, 399 Co. 2nd Repl. Br, Ground Depot, San Francisco. Harold Wayne Henry, Amesville, US 52379213, Co. A Third Armored Division Ft. Knox. Lewis K. Bean, Guysville Route 1, AF 15526A88 2001et Aeft. Rep Sq., Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Graham Francia Thomas Nelsonville Dee O Fleet San Francisco Calif A Henry Harold Wayne Amesville Third Armored Division Ft. Knox A Bean Aso Lewis K Guysville Rep Kelly Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

Chauncey social notes span visitors and illness

Chauncey area residents hosted guests from Ohio University and Columbus with weekend meetings among Mc Daniels Mingus and Oliver households. Visits from Detroit and Glouster accompany care for relatives. several family members report illnesses and hospital stays, including Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs. Champlin. The column notes a light health advisory from the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness on correct eye exercises.

H. O. McDaniel Herb Mingus Pran Ran Columbus Rhoda Oliver Wiliam Scott Christine Mike Detroit Howard Frisbey Frisbey Scott Susanne Hashman Sugar Creek

Engagement of Judith Ann Vernon to Arthur Pierce Jr

Mr and Mrs Carson B Vernon announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Ann to Arthur Kenneth Pierce Jr son of Mr and Mrs A K Pierce. Judith is a Glouster High School graduate and works at First Federal Savings and Loan. Arthur is a Grandview Heights High School graduate and OSU student active in Alpha Kappa Psi and Beta Alpha Psi. Wedding planned for spring. The Vernons formerly lived on Spring Street in Glouster.

Carson B. Vernon Lawrence Ave Columbus Judith Ann Arthur Kenneth Pierce, Jr A. K. Pierce Inglis Ave Glouster High School First Federal Savings and Loan Association Pierce Grandview Heights Ohio State University Alpha Kappa Psi National Commerce Professional Fraternity Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Honorary Vernons Glouster Spring Street

Rites Held for Ernest E. Roberts at Local Funeral Home

Funeral services for Ernest E. Roberts, who died at 183 Blake Ave Columbus, were conducted at Rutherford funeral home. Burial followed in Union Cemetery. Survived by wife Blanche Lefever Roberts, two sons Richard and Philip, two grandchildren, and his sister Mrs Bertha Roberts, he belonged to the Indianola Church of Christ and the Jeffrey 20-year club.

Glouster Ernest E. Roberts Blake Ave Columbus Rutherford Funeral Home Union Cemetery Mr. Roberts Blanche Lefever Roberts Richard Philip Bertha Roberts Indianola Church of Christ Jeffrey

Broadwell Sunday Guests Visit Parson Family Circle

Sunday visitors arrived from Athens Amesville and Columbus to spend time with Mr and Mrs Frank Parsons and relatives. The group included Mr and Mrs Albert Ogg Mrs Ella Ogg and Vint White and families.

Broadwell Frank Parsons Albert Ogg Ella Ogg Athens Vint White Amesville Lee Vandyke Ems Ricky Jimmy Frank James Richard Gary Grubb Charles Grubb Clark Grubb Elliott Jack Jarvis Marylin John Parsons Sharpsburg John Martin Big Run Paul Martin Beverly Conrad Parsons Marietta Sue England Near Stewart Clarence Rathburn Harold Columbus Agnes Conant Ernest Ellis Run Hazel Burke

Oakdale Friendship Circle Meets at Geneva Jewell Home

The Oakdale group gathered at Geneva Jewell's residence with Virginia Moore leading the meeting. Guests included Virginia Vore Charlotte Phillips lly Lowery and Jeanette Jewell. Members listed include Lorena Jewell Martha Harry Georgia Barnes Rosa Love Bernice Lowery Ida Mae Stoneburner Virginia Moore Gertrude Jewell Donna Mae Brunt on and Zenith Jewell. Prizes were awarded to Virginia Moore Lorena Jewell and Georgia Barnes.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Geneva Jewell Virginia Moore Virginia Vore Charlotte Phillips Lly Lowery Jeanette Jewell Lorena Jewell Martha Harry Georgia Barnes Rosa Love Bernice Lowery Ida Mae Stoneburner Gertrude Jewell Donna Mae Brunton Zenith Jewell

Pomona Class Receives Thursday Night Pomona Grange

Members of the Athens County Pomona Grange gathered Thursday night for a class session. The meeting focused on civic topics and practical grange work with attendees sharing updates and plans for the next quarter.

Athens County Pomona Grange

Trimble Grange 1830 Convenes At Grange Hall

Officers met at Trimble High School for Pomona degree ceremonies. Ten candidates received the Pomona degree. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for March 10 in Coolville. Trimble Grange 1830 plans to confer the third and fourth degrees at the Grange Hall Saturday at 8 p.m with a potluck supper afterward.

Trimble High School Coolville Trimble Grange Grange

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