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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1952

Page

2

Nelsonville Queen Contest Leaders Named

Nelsonville leaders in the queen contest were announced by Estel Crabtree. Four leading contestants are Bonnie McCollum Elaine Swank Rita Altier and Patty Green. Ballots are rising since the first check a week ago and weekly tallies will be announced after each check.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club Estel Crabtree Bonnie McCollum Elaine Swank Rita Altier Patty Green

Louise Lewis Dies at 62 in Mount St Mary Hospital

Mrs Louise Lewis 62 widow of Bert Lewis died Tuesday evening at Mount St Mary Hospital after a stroke. A life long Buchtel resident she belonged to the Methodist Church. Survived by children Clara Russell Akron Leon a Wilson Mary Johnson Charles Lewis Detroit Edith Johnson Leonard Lewis Newton Falls Earl Lewis Ravenna and James Lewis Buchtel. Stout funeral home handling arrangements.

Nelsonville Louise Lewis Bert Lewis Mount St. Mary Hospital Lewis Buchtel Methodist Church Clara Russell Akron Leona Wilson Lyman Mary Johnson Charles Lewis Detroit Edith Johnson Leonard Robert Lewis Newton Falls Earl Lewis Ravenna James Lewis The Stout Funeral Home

Sergeant Is Visitor At Carbon Hill Home

Nelsonville SFC Gary Coe spent the holiday weekend with his parents at Carbon Hill. He is stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland where he serves as an ordnance and supply instructor. He will receive a 15 day leave next month.

Nelsonville Sfc Gary Coe Rufus Coe Carbon Hill Sergeant Coe Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland

First ripe Marglo tomato spotted in Nelsonville garden

Mrs. Frank O' Mara of 783 Chestnut Street reported the season's first big ripe Marglo tomato on her vines this morning in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Frank O’mara Chestnut St

Four Generations Honor Fred Wilson in Nelsonville Family Dinner

In Nelsonville Ohio a four generation gathering honors Fred Wilson on his 82nd birthday at 106 Adams Street. Attendees include Sterling and Malvern Wilson, Robert Wilson and Jerry Wilson with guests Lawrence Lehman and Rachel Wilson.

Nelsonville Vern Wilson Robert Malvern Wilson Fred Wilson Adams Jerry, Sr Sterling Ohio Lawrence Lehman Rachel Wilson Wilson Robert Wilson Jerry Mal

Billups Rites Are Thursday in Point Pleasant

Funeral services for the Rev. Clarence G. Billups will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at Crow Funeral Home with the Rev D M Dorsey of Main Street Baptist Church presiding and assisted by the Point PleasantMinisterial Association Interment follows at Suncrest Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites The procession will include American Legion pallbearers Billups served 15 years as pastor at Main Street Baptist Church after nine years at the Baptist Church in New Liberty Ky He held positions in Mason County Red Cross Chamber of Commerce and various Masonic and fraternal orders

Point Pleasant Crow Funeral Clarence G. Billups D. M. Dorsey Main Street Billups New Liberty Mason County The American Red Cross Franklin Commandery Knights Temlar OOF

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits

Mr and Mrs Harry Love of New Marshfield Route 2 welcome a son. Admitted are Miss Ruth Smith of Millfield Route, Mrs William Gwilyn of Glouster Route 3, Jerome Banik and Blase Banik of Murray City, Miss Joan Riley of Nelsonville, Mrs Anna Phillips of Jacksonville, Donald Johnson of Nelsonville, Raita 9, William Taylor of New Marshfield Route 1, and Lloyd Elliott of Nelsonville.

Harry Love New Marshfield William Gwilyn Glouster Jerome Banik Murray City Blase Banik Joan Riley Nelsonville Anna Phillips Jacksonville Donald Johnson Raita William Taylor Lloyd Elliott

Chauncey Water Supply Faces Temporary Hardness

The Chauncey Board of Public Affairs reported that a temporary hardness in the water is due to a breakdown of an electrical vibrator in the chemical feeder unit at the water works plant. They assured that everything possible is being done to correct the condition.

Chauncey Chauncey Board of Public Affairs

Athens man pleads guilty for stop sign violation

Louis Abraham of Athens pleaded guilty at the Nelsonville mayor court of Paul Galvin after a police stop sign charge. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Louis Abraham Athens Paul Galvin

Picnic of W. W. Club Postponed in Nelsonville

The W. W. Club picnic scheduled for Thursday is postponed. The club will instead meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Henry Perkins in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville W. W. Club Henry Perkins

West Columbia social visits noted across several families

Mr and Mrs Edgar Abbot of Waco Texas visit relatives in West Columbia and Mason City. Guests include Mr and Mrs Guy Stewart and son from Diamond West Virginia and many others from Point Pleasant Kirkland Rockford Huntington Letart and Letart. Mrs Verna Kerwood is reported ill.

West Columbia Edgar Abbot Waco Texas Lester Foreman Fred Thabet Joy Guy Stewart Diamond W. Va Lawrence Stewart Hoy Roush Jimmie Lee Jess Lynes Lester Stewart Mason City James Lee Mildred Brumbley William Young Point Pleasant Paul Stewart Lizzie Stewart Sam Eads Veneda Cart Paul Blessing Lavina Rainey Kirkland Arnold Roush Sandra Evelyn Jimmy Harold Johnson Carol Sue Sara Ellen Rockford, IL Fred Rast Fred, Jr Patty Huntington Dennis Dennis Roush Letart Ben O

Local Residents Visit and House Guests List in West Virginia

A long list of visitors from Charleston Dunbar Elkview Cherieston Vanacant Canton and Hamlin West Virginia plus Toledo and Columbus spent time with local families including the Crousers Gum Sigman Peckens Nelson and Johnson. Several relatives and friends joined gatherings and holidays.

Danny Columbus Edward Johnson Mason Carol Pierce

Missionary Society Meeting at Glouster Baptist Church

The Missionary Society of Glouster First Baptist Church will hold a meeting in the church auditorium on Thursday at 7 p.m. Local members are invited to attend as part of the society’s regular activities.

Glouster the Missionary Society of

Brotherhood meeting at Trimble Church in Chauncey

The Athens County Christian Church Mens Brotherhood will meet at the Trimble Church Thursday at 8 p m. Fred Lee Tom will lead the opening song fest and music will be provided by the Trimble Church men. Supt W G Davis of the Chauncey Dover school will speak. A new secretary will be elected to fill the unexpired term of L R Gooding.

Chauncey Athens County Christian Church Mens Brotherhood Trimble Church Trimble Fred Lee Tom Athens W. G. Davis Chauncey-Dover L. R. Gooding

Registration For Camp Ends July 18

Dan Teater of Butler Springs Christian Service camps warns that registrations close July 18 for camp sessions. Intermediate youth ages 12 to 14 meet Aug 10 to 16, senior youth 15 and over Aug 17 to 23. Signatures of parent or guardian required.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Butler Springs Christian Service Camps Teater Glouster Church of Christ

Glouster Social News Reports Weekend Travels and Visits

Mr and Mrs Ed Harry and son Garry returned from Michigan where they visited Dan Harry and relatives in Pontiac and John Gingrella in Detroit They attended a big league baseball game They joined John Deal for the Lunsford reunion in Toledo Sunday They returned with Mr and Mrs Frank Skinner who also attended the Toledo reunion Mr and Mrs Harold Dunlevy of Detroit spent the weekend here with relatives Jerry Vernon Columbus was a Glouster visitor over the holiday weekend Mr and Mrs A O Hall and daughter Patty Ann spent Sunday night in Columbus with the Brysons They returned to Glouster Monday morning

Ed Harry Garry Michigan Harry Dan Harry Pontiac John Gingrella Glouster Detroit John Deal Lunsford Toledo Giouster Frank Skinner Harold Dunlevy Jerry Vernon Columbus A. O. Hall Patty Ann John M. Bryson Robert K. Bryson Erma Roberts Don Skinner Ann Joe Little Douglas Kern Annapolis Barberton Barbara Blower Harold Blower Clifford Dunkle Sabina Ohio Charlotte Bricker Helen Pendergrass Mildred Pendergrass Chauncey Juaniita Smith Kate Eddington Nelsonville Florida Dixie Lee Vore Rice Thomas Circle Hill Harold Brown Mich A. B. Jackson and Bob

Chauncey Area Personal News From Nearby Visits

Chauncey and surrounding towns see a flurry of home visits and travels. Mrs Erma Roberts returns from Columbus with daughters. Joe Little and son Douglas Kern of Annapolis stay with Mrs Little's parents. Don Schrappe visits from Indiantown Gap. families plan outings and trips to Florida and nearby towns.

Richard Eddy Appointed Kiwanis Club Secretary

Sixteen Kiwanians met at Hotel Gordon for a weekly dinner and meeting. Richard Eddy was appointed club secretary to fill the vacancy from Karl Bodenbender’s resignation as he moves to Clark County schools near Springfield. Ray Lange reported on the Hill Billy show and fireworks for July Fourth and noted proceeds will support the Underprivileged Child fund after expenses.

Glouster Hotel Gordon Richard Eddy Karl Bodenbender Clark County Springfield Ray Lange Roger Kittle Dick Guinther Dan Kovach Ray White Merrill Ogg Hugh Billingsly Enlon Grubbs Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert George Campbell L. E. Richardson B. R. Angle Ben Goldberg Porter Dugan

Couple Wed Here July 5 In Home Ceremony

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Pete Miller announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to Leo Morrison held Saturday July 5 at 4 30 p m at the bride’s parents home on Republic Avenue The Rev John Devol performed a single ring ceremony. Bridesmaid was Mrs Lula Davenport and best man was Robert Davenport. The couple plan to reside in Barberton after a wedding dinner Sunday at the bride’s home.

Glouster Pete Miller Helen Leo Morrison Republic Avenue John Devol Lula Davenport Robert Davenport Mabel Bedow Betty Spitzer Lancaster Bob Davenport Don Burris Barberton

Holiday Visitors Entertained at Trimble

Holiday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kennard Trimble were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Exline and Jeanice Chabra Cleve land Mr. and Mrs. Harold Exline Marjorie and Florence Simpson Jackson Nancy Brown Dublin Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Russell The Plains Mrs. Bert Anders and son Andy Murray City Charlotte Kennard Columbus Pvt. Homer J. Exline Camp Atterbury Ind Mrs Clyde Exline Buz Frank and Marie Ann of Redtown.

Trimble Edwin Kennard Jim Exline Jeanice Chabra Cleveland Harold Exline Marjorie Florence Simpson Jackson Nancy Brown Dublin Glenn Russell the Plains Bert Anders Andy Murray City Charlotte Kennard Columbus Homer J. Exline Camp Atterbury Ind Clyde Exline Buz Frank Marie Ann Redtown

Club to Meet Glouster at Mrs Dennison’s Home

The Chit Chat Club will gather at Mrs Betty Dennison’s residence in Glouster on Wednesday July 9 at 8 p.m. Mrs Pat Faires serves as assistant hostess.

Glouster Betty Dennison Pat Faires

Meeting Cancelled for Thea Chapter OES July

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter OES cancels its July meeting in Glouster. No makeup date announced and members are advised to watch for further notices.

Glouster Thea Chapter OES

Edith Nye Visits Relatives and Sister in Columbus

Mrs. Edith Nye visited her sister Mrs. J. E. Bartlett in Columbus on Thursday. She also called on her daughter Dianne, a patient at White Cross Hospital, during the trip.

Chauncey Edith Nye J. E. Bartlett Columbus Dianne White Cross Hospital

Past Chiefs to Meet Glouster in Pythian Sisters Event

The Past Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Margaret Hemsley home in Glouster on Thursday at 7 30 p m for a club meeting.

Glouster Pythian Sisters Margaret Hemsley

Moose Women Meet in Moose Hall Thursday Evening

The Women of the Moose will hold a meeting in the chapter room at Moose Hall on Thursday at 8 p m. Officers will be installed after the meeting and refreshments will be served.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Auxiliary meeting of U M W A announced

Mrs Elizabeth Clark secretary announces Auxiliary of the UMWA meeting to be held at Moose Hall Friday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Elizabeth Clark Auxiliary of the U.M.W. of A Moose Hall

Rotary Official Will Visit Nelsonville Club

Rotary International district governor Harry B. Reese will make an official visit to the Nelsonville club on Tuesday July 22. William Fraedrich president of the local group announced the visit and reported on the recent club executives conference at Lake Hope. Dayton Schultheis of the Logan club was a guest at Tuesday night’s session.

Nelsonville Harry B.reese Wellston Rotary International Nelsonville Club William Fraedrich Fraedrich Lake Hope Ses Dayton Schultheis Logan Club

Nelsonville Couple Return From 10 Day Atlantic City Trip

Mr and Mrs James Jetty Bar rows have returned home after a ten days tour to Atlantic City and other places of interest en route. Mr and Mrs S S Blackburn menen were guests here of relatives and friends.

James Jetty) Barrows Atlantic City S. S. Blackburn Menen

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples Skincare Relief Tips

When skin is irritated with pimples and itching, this brief guide offers fast relief methods. It outlines soothing steps to calm redness, reduce itch, and restore comfort. Includes practical, dermatologist-friendly tips and cautions.

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