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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1953

Page

2

Boy Scouts Aid Blood Donor Drive In Logan

Boy Scouts of Troop 99 will assist a Logan Red Cross blood donor drive ahead of a July 21 bloodmobile visit. Scouts will staff Logan courthouse appointments and aid recruitment led by William Pence with Scoutmaster James Stewart guiding activities.

Logan Boy Scouts Troop 99 William Pence Hocking County Mary Thompson Red Cross ATA James Stewart

Nelsonville Men Among Large Southern Ohio Marine Volunteers

Four Nelsonville area men were among the largest single group of $1 Marine volunteers from Southern Ohio to leave Cincinnati. The recruits Joseph A. Andrews Rodger Allen Burchfield Mantel Auffick and Robert Hugene Huddy formed a platoon called the Southern Ohio Platoon and will train at the San Diego recruit depot.

Nelsonville Ohio Cincinnati Marine Corps Joseph A. Andrews Cat J. Andrews Rodger Allen Burchfield Andrew J. Burchfield Lowelldgar Auffick Mantel Auffick Grosvenor St Robert Hugene Huddy Thomas Huddy Buchtel Marine Corps’ Recruit Depot San Diego Calif Marine Ohios Cincinnat California

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

New Lexington families welcome a daughter and list several admissions while noting dismissals. Entries include Mr and Mrs Joseph Arriesti, Mrs Mildred Steele, and Mrs Walter Cunningham among others. staff and physicians named with multiple towns in Ohio.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Joseph Arriesti New Lexington Mildred Steele Rewle Jackie Kirkendall Buchlel Charles Anderson Nelson Fle Gerald Bryan Gallipolis William Caster Hemlock Frankin PD Stiles New Lexington, and Son Walter Cunningham Nelsonville Frank Toki Canning Russell Klinebriel Chester Lawry Carbondale Evelyn Smathers Millfield

Local UMWA Meeting Set in Nelsonville

The UMWA Local 3905 of AAIW plans a Saturday gathering at 1 30 p.m. at the Red Mens Mall Buckeye Building Nelsonville B C with President Win Beals Vice President Buckeye Leonard Christian Secretary.

Nelsonville UAIW Red’ Mens Mall Buckeye Building B.C Davie Win Beals Leonard Christian Seer Retacy

Family Visitors Share Weekend in Gallia County

A long list of relatives and friends from Clarksburg Canton Steubenville Pomeroy and other areas visited Bertha Gurtth Walter Stewart and Mrs. Clark in Gallia and ancillary towns. Several locals attended at Holzer Hospital for observation while others traveled to Cincinnati Los Angeles and various home towns for reunions and weekend stays.

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples

When your skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itching torture here's a soothing balm ad promises fast relief. Get an 84¢ box of Petersons Ointment at your druggist and apply it. Money back if not delighted.

Marriage Announcement for Nelsonville Pair Potts and Sl ingluff

Mr and Mrs Joseph A Slingluff of Nelsonville announce the marriage of their daughter Julia Anne to Kenneth J Polls son of Mrs Floyd Polly and the late Mr Polls of Nelsonville The Reverend F Melvin Wentz officiated at 330 pm Sunday June 28 A nuptial music segment was performed by Miss Bessie Stephenson The bride wore a white organdy eyelet gown with a satin veil and carried a white prayer hook The groom attended Nelsonville High School and served two years in Korea with the U S Army Engineers They are residing at 622 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Out of town guests included families from Athens Fort Lauderdale and Columbus

Nelsonville Joseph A. Slingluff Julia Anne Kenneth J. Polls Floyd Polly Mr. Polls F. Melvin Wentz First Methodist Church Bessie Stephenson William Smith, Jr Point. Pleasant William B. Bruce, Jr Murray City Potts Jackson, Ohio Onio University U. S Army Engineers Korea North American Aviation Columbus Buckeye Lake Chestnut St William Rose Richard Fought Margaret Sigiemund Chip and Kenny Kenneth Jones Susan Fat Mary Slut Floss Gabrial Athens Earl R. Barlow Fort Lauderdale Fin

Kill Eagle Council installs Pocahontas officers in Nelsonville

Nelsonville social notes record Kill Eagle Council Degree of Pocahontas officers installed Monday evening with Depty Pocahontas Depuy Pocahontas listed among new leaders. Next meeting set as a picnic on July 27 in Charleston W V. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Parks of Royal Oaks Michigan, Lynda Tharp in Columbus, Judy Betts in El Paso Texas, and Horace Riegel with Clarence Hall at the All Star game in Cincinnati.

Depuy Margaret Slank Ivanue Nichols Tepee Lucille Goss Offorest Elizabeth Gathers Rebecca Sanders Elizabeth Parry Hazel Hartman Maude Evans Margaret Crane Vernice Adams Emma Conner Ruth Knight Mooney Charleston W. Va Charles Parks Royal Oaks Mich Ralph W. Parks Frank Betts Sue Powell Lynda Tharp Columbus Walter Halsey Lee Wysong Judy Betts el Paso Texas Horace Riegel Clarence Hall Bernard Inman Pearl Johnson W. J.wolfe Buckeye Lake

Local News Highlights From Vinton and Surrounding Areas

Social updates from Vinton include Patty Brubaker of Rio Grande visiting sister Bernice Lambert. Cline Gerlach stopped in Carpen and Junior Literary Club met. The MYF bake sale and church picnic are planned with details for July 18 in Gallipolis. Families and neighbors visit in Marion Hillsboro Logan Wellston and Morghserve areas and weddings noted.

L.I. Bauer New York Lawrence Graham Lab TM Us Tea Thomas Columbus Afr Eddie Amos David Lambert Str John 11Ths Russell Terryman Iversary Asa Russell High St Orie Walters Co| Church Ambus John Slughes Hillsboro Claude Angler Doris Hughes The Christian Church Shockley Rachel John Hutchinson Winmachert Park Logan MYF Gallipolis Homer Chamberlain Henry Gibbs Hillis

Nelsonville Notes: local visits and travel

Nelsonville personals report Richard Johnson and the Fishers of Maydenville on a Canadian fishing trip. Miss Mabel Campbell visits her brother Cari and Mrs Campbell at White House Ohio. Mr and Mrs Carl Coakley are guests of the Coakleys this week.

Richard Johnson Gilbert Johnson G. E. Fisher Maydenville Canada Mabel Campbell Cari Campbell White House Ohio Carl Coakley

50th Wedding Anniversary To Be Feted

GLOUSTER Miro and Mie Georsze Ward of Blacklick Ohio formerly Murray celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 20. Mr Ward a retired coal miner and United States immigrant from England living in Blacklick with his wife. They are parents of four sons and two daughters Russell Zanesville Rev Mel Roy Marion Lawrence Irvin at home and daughters Lucille Hughs Shawnee Thelma Bowersock Glouster with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Glouster Miro Mie Georsze Ward Blacklick Oni Murray Wall Ward Ifea Murray City Murray City Eagles United States England Hocking Valley Russell Zanesville Mel Roy Marion Lawrence Irvin Lucille Hughs Shawnee Thelma Bowersock Glouster

Official Kiwanis Visit Planned for Glouster Leaders

Seventeen Kiwanis members and a guest met at Hostet Gordon Monday evening. A letter from district lieutenant governor Richard Zay said an official club visit would be made soon. The Kiwanis Key Club project was assigned to the Boys and Girls Committee for study. A board meeting followed with members including Carl Bradbury Norbert Johnston Richard Eddy Dan Kovach Ray White Harold Rose Joe Williams Merrill Ogs Larry Colbert Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs Ben Goldberg B R Angle George Campbell J G DeLong P Dugan Dk Teater and guest L E Richardson noted.

Richard Zay Leutenant Logan Kiwanis Key Club Boys and Girls Committee Carl Bradbury Norbert Johnston Richard Eddy Dan Kovach Ray White Harold Rose Joe Williams Merrill Ogs Larry Colbert Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs Ben Goldberg B. R. Angle George Campbell J. G. DeLong P. Dugan DK. Teater L. E. Richardson

Benefit softball game pits Kiwanis and Rotary in rubber match

Logan reports a Friday July benefit softball double header between Rotary Rappers and Kiwanis Rappers. The rubber match ends a three year series with one win each. proceeds fund Kiwanis youth work. Park venue is Stown's Park west of town. start time 6 30 p m.

Logan Rotary Kiwanis Kiwanians Dick Merriwell Kiwanis Youth Work Fund Stown’s Park Pony Opee High Tussell Milken Harold R.puny Smith George

Five Countians Inducted Into Armed Forces

Five men from Pickering County including Rudolph W. Rempel of Logan Jeader William L. Kistler of Lancaster Willard A. Sorrett of Barberton George T. Burns and Marshall Downs Jr of Rockbridge were inducted Tuesday at Ft Hayes Columbus. Volunteers joined the contingent and, after arrival, were saluted by Mrs Mary Sweazy election board clerk and Adult Education Club members who presented gift boxes.

Ogan Icking County Jeff Logan Ft. Hayes Columbus Rudolph W. Rempel Logan Jeader William L. Kistler Lancaster Willard A. Sorrett Barberton George T. Burns Marshall Downs Jr Rockbridge Rockbridge Rt_ 3. Seeing the contingent off were Mrs. Mary Sweazy Election Board Adult Education Club Warren Polsney Ralph Fickel

Club notices and meetings listed for Jacksonville groups

The Past Noble Grands Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Maud Daviss home. Executive Committee to meet Thursday at Moose Hall at 7 30 p m for special business. Orpha Class picnic at Burr Osk Lake Thursday 6 30 p m with church group gathering at 6 p m for pot luck. Chit Chat Club hostess Mrs Rose Kurtzman Wednesday 7 30 p m. American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday 7 30 p m Marilyn Gamwell selected for Buckeye Girls State report to Capitol University sponsored by Post 414.

Glouster Jacksonville Post Maud Davis Women of the Moose Moose Hall Methodist Church Burr Osk Lake

Library To Be Closed In Glouster For One Week

Mrs. E Z Anderson the Glouster librarian announced the town library will close from July 20 to July 27. After the closure hours will return to normal schedule for the remainder of the week.

Glouster E. Z. Andersom

Mrs. Anna Ruff Funeral Services Planned

Arrangements are set for the funeral of Mrs. Anna Ruff age 95 widow of Noah Ruff who died Monday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Ruff. Rites will be held Thursday at 2 pm at St Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev P A Rohrbach of Sugar Grove officiating and burial in Zion Cemetery Marion Township. Friends may call at Leonard Funeral Home until services.

Logan Anna Ruff Noah Ruft William Ruff Hocking County St. Matthew Lutheran Church P. A. Rohrbacher Sugar Grove Zion Cemetery Marion Township Theeonard

Mrs. Bessie Jewell Announces Son Returns Home

Glouster readers learn that Cpl. Robert Jewell, in Korea, has arrived in the United States and will reach home in a few days, according to Mrs. Bessie Jewell. The brief personal notice confirms a soldier's safe return and upcoming homecoming.

Bessie Jewell Cpl Robert Jewell Korea United States

Repeal Effects Discussed For WCTU

GLOUSTER The WCTU met at the home of Mrs Forrest Strohmeyer with Mrs A Bingman presiding The treasurer reported donations to the New Crusade budget state budget Stevens Fund and WCTU Cottage at the Lancaster Camp Grounds Readings on Is it Nothing To You were given by Mrs Ola Eddy and Mrs Enid Cox Miss Esta Cunningham discussed The Truth About Repeal The nominating committee consisted of Mrs Gordon Mrs Eddy and Mrs Ott Fleming Richard A Viney was discharged Refreshments were served to those named and to Mrs R Smith Mrs F P Newll and Mrs B Wareheim Mrs Cox will host the next meeting July 5 Ly Mrs Gladys Viney returned Friday from Gallipolis after attending the Providence Association summer school of religious education July 6 10 Mr and Mrs Roy Byers had cert guests Ray Chevalier of Coolville as special guests

Glouster WCTU Forrest Strohmeyer Co. A. Bingman Elizabeth Gordon Rayer New Crusade Stevens Lancaster Camp Grounds Ola, Eddy Enid Cox Esta Cunningham Jane Gordon Eddy Ott Fleming Richard A. Viney United States Army Sig Nal R Smith F. P. Newll Medan B. Wareheim Cox Gladys Viney Gallipolis Providence Association Paint] Creek Baptist Church Roy Byers Nile Barmett Ray Chevalier Coolville

Police Investigate Minor Traffic Mishap In Nelsonville

Police checked a minor traffic mishap at Peepy Square around 2 15 am involving an A P semi truck and a parked Weller auto. The truck driven by Wilbur Tiger with Harold Shirkey struck the left front fender of the parked car. Local residents and visitors were noted in the accompanying text with several names and travel details.

Nelsonville Peepy Square A&p Prilip Weller, Local Doug Juniper Dayton Fairborn E. C. Shirkey Wilbur Tiger Harold Shirkey Arear Columbus Tal Ernestine Max Valkinburg Gail Bingman Neva Cunningham John Muller Maribelle Clemons Mery Johnson Cunningham George Mowry Bernard Barron Margaret Sabo

Wallace Oxygen Tent Aids Mobile Oxygen Therapy

Army testing a new Wallace Oxygen Tent improves mobility during oxygen therapy. Capt. William Wallace of the Air Force, stationed at Chanute Field, and his wife Juanita Root Wallace, reside in Bellwood Illinois with their son Jeffrey. The tent permits patient movement, supports cardiograms, transfusions, and intravenous feedings without interrupting oxygen flow. The device is patented and slated for use in theaters and veterans hospitals for further testing.

Wallace Capt Hines Veterans Administration Hospital Chicago Jeffrey Bell Wood, Tl

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