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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1953
Page
2
Nelsonville Rotary Club mulls a Better Health Garden project with Dr J O Steer proposing soil study and monthly meetings. A donated plot would host experimental planting, soil analysis, deficiencies filled, and records kept with members handling care. Ralph Cook and Jack Oakley attended as visitors.
The 1953 Carthage Troy High School annual The Trojan was published edited by Yvonne Henderson with Nancy Davis as assistant. James Parr led as class president and earned a $150 Ohio University scholarship along with John Taylor. Vacancies announced in Carthage Troy schools and other local notes cover visitors, staff changes, church schedule, and FHA activities.
Ernest R. Steffy 72 of Naylors Run Hill died Tuesday evening at Meigs General Hospital. Survived by wife Flora, son Rhodell Steffy of Pomeroy, two sisters Rea Kirkbird of Corning and Tina Steffy of Columbus, and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial Beach Cemetery.
An old Buffalo druggist marketed Peterson's Ointment as fast cooling soothing relief for itching burning piles. The ad claims nationwide fame and urges asking a druggist for a 45 cent box or 10 cent applicator tube with a money back guarantee.
Mr and Mrs Jack Butler and two daughters visited in Athens. Several families hosted dinners and guests including the Warners Chapmans and Staughs. Oxnard visitors include the Gaston family and many relations from Athens Columbus and Parkersburg. Trips included Hiawks Nest State Park and Stewarts Grange Hall ice cream social.
Nelsonville city voters learn the board of education adopted an emergency resolution to advertise bids for remodeling the Central Elementary boiler plant. Bids are to be received by July 31 at 7 p.m. and opened then. The existing boiler is deemed beyond repair ahead of next heating season. The project aims to fit into a broader rehabilitation program. The board also approved bills for payment.
Nelsonville residents report travels and visits to Lexington Michigan and Beaverton with families of Mack Kiddie and Sasimowski. Mrs Ora Barrows visits Williamsburg Ohio. William Brooks plans a cottage stay near Sault Ste. Marie Michigan for a period with family and friends.
A birthday party was held at Glouster Memorial Park Sunday honoring Peggy Standley daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Standley on her third birthday. Attendees included Becky Balderson Jeannett Jewell Patty Lynn Gatchel Carolyn Bendervich Gretchen Verian Junior Bendervich David Paul Rice Mrs Joe Standley Mrs Chapman Mrs Mary Smart Mr and Mrs Harold Rice Rutland Ann Marie Joe Barbara Paskievitch Mr and Mrs Frank Paskievitch Mr and Mrs Steve Paskievitch Terry Lee Dennison and the Standley parents.
Grace Lethridge announces the marriage of Delores Lethridge to Jesse Shoats Jr. of Muskogee Oklahoma. Delores, Nel sonville High School Class of 1948 graduate, served in the Women’s Army Corps. Jesse Shoats, a six year Armed Forces veteran discharged in June 1952. Ceremony held June 2 1963 at the home of his sister and brother in law in Ord City California.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben LaFollette in Nelsonville included Manuel Auflick and daughter Barbara Manuel Stumbo and children Linda Kay and David William Stumbo and children Flora Faye Bob Betty Loretta and Jimmy Edgar Auflick and daughter Alice Sharon Mount and Charles Matheny all of Nelsonville Joseph Birtcher of Orient Ohio Elaine Graham and son Curt and Blanche Prindle of Athens joined the gathering
Wylie Chapel 4 M E Church sponsors a social at Oren Miller home 133 Edward St Saturday all local residents invited and welcome.
Three additional candidates join the Miss Hocking Valley contest for 1953. The queen will reign during the Parade of the Hills festival set for September 6 to 12 in Nelsonville, following selections from a Southeastern Ohio community.
George Edward Howell 77 died of a heart attack Tuesday night at his Racine home. He was IOOF Lodge 580 member and survived by wife Ida four daughters and one son Edward plus a sister in Syracuse. Grandchildren numbered twenty one with four great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Racine Baptist Church with LeFart Cemetery burial.
Mrs Lillian Pence of Athens and Mrs John Hatem of New Lexington are listed among patients. Homer Brenick of Logan Otto Simons of Gloucester Route 1 Frank Banik of Murray City Clel Campbell of Gloucester Route 3 Larry Trowbridge of Nelsonville Route Mire Sarah Collins of Nelsonville and Mrs Charles Green of Nelsonville are noted. Julius Bratka of Jacksonville is dismissed James Linn of Logan Route 2 Mrs Arley Howard of Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Russell Wolf of New Lexington Route 2 and her son are dismissed.
WSCS Circle 3 of the Methodist Church met at the Eva Davis home on Columbus Street. Mrs. Warren led devotions and Mrs. Bland directed the program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Davis Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Foughty. Next meeting will be at Anna Riley home with assistance from Lulu Courtney and John Fisher.
The Priscilla Class of the Glouster Methodist Church plans a July meeting in the church social rooms on Thursday at 7 30 p m Hostesses include Mrs Stella Dyer Mrs Bessie Thompson Mrs Goldie Willis Mrs Maude Vaughn and Mrs Hazel Pride
Myron Cox, of this city, has accepted a position as meat cutter at Frank's Clover Farm store on Chestnut Street.
A vintage ad touts Resinol Ointment for dry itchy skin in middle age. It claims lanolin replaces lost skin oils, works fast, and soothes irritation, encouraging purchase at all drug stores.
The Past Noble Grands Club met Friday at Mrs. Maude Davis’s home. President Electa Grimm led the meeting and plans for the Aug. 14 picnic were approved. Readings were given by Florence Hoisington Bernice Carter Stella Weldon Maude Davis and Ida Brooks with Electa Grimm presiding. A refreshment course followed.
Mrs. Nora Green, 82, a Stewart resident for 13 years, died Tuesday at her daughter's home. She is survived by her daughter, 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 p.m. at Stewart Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Harold Mowery, with burial at Butts Cemetery.
Nelsonville Ralph W. Parks was elected a director of The Peoples Bank Co to fill a board vacancy. A former bank official who retired after years at the post and later opened the Parks Music Store, he returns to the bank’s board.
Mrs. Robert Eddy and daughters Connie Jo and Cindy arrived Friday from Columbus and spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Eddy. Suzanne Eddy accompanied them back to Columbus later. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones and son Richard Jr. of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Dyer and Mrs. Richard Jones after a Canada vacation. Bobby Jones returned to Cleveland with his parents. Ted Dennison went home to Columbus after visiting his grandmother. Chester Keith Jr. will spend the week in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Murphy.
Lizzie McKee a former Glouster resident dies at her daughter Olive Miller's home in Columbus Monday at 5 30 p m She is survived by two daughters Olive Miller and Lulu Hartley two sisters Agnes Eddy and Lennie Snowden a deceased Mae Wood five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Burial is set for Sunset Cemetery Columbus at Jerry Spears funeral home on West Broad Street The deceased belonged to Glouster Church of Christ and the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge
Joe Matheny of Nelsonville, linesman for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., fell six feet when a foot strap slipped. Slivers removed from his right arm at Mount St. Mary Hospital. he was dismissed. John Horvath of Glouster, Mine 255 worker, treated for right hand injuries from falling slate. finger mashed, hand bruised and cut. A piece of wood removed from Jay Dyson’s left eye at the emergency room. he works on a tree trimming project.
Dr Carroll Sines son of Mr and Mrs Lawr ence Sines recently completed a years interneship at Lakeside Hospital Cleveland after spending 10 days here left recently for Daytona Beach Fla where he will interne for an additional year in the Halifax District Hospital His wife Mrs Martha Sines who has been spending the past five weeks here with her parents will join him at Daytona Beach the coming week.
CHAUNCEY Miss Sabra Arm strong and niece Jo Ellen Carter of Glouster visited the Gilbert Courtney home Tuesday. Jo Ellen has recently been fitted with new glasses enabling her to see objects for the first time.
A Sunday group picnic was held at the Athens County fairgrounds with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank, Mrs. Martha Crow, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Locke and sons David and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bail and children Nancy Clara John and Charles, and Mr. and Mrs. James Tedrow and son Tommy from New Bern North Carolina.
Chauncey social column reports Chauncey residents and relatives returning from a Colorado motor trip. Bob Sanders, in Denver at an Air Force base, will finish electronics school in September. Bertha Sanders and the Musgraves visited relatives in Denver and Kansas. a Denver brother Herbert Smith visited Coolidge. Other recent visitors include Six family members from Salem and Dayton, Ruth Bridgewater recovering from Cleveland Clinic surgery.
Kiwanis Club at Gordon Hotel hears partial report on Fourth of July hillbilly show and fireworks netting about $200 for the Underprivileged Childs and Girls and Boys Fund. Attendees include Bradbury Kittle Kovach Colbert Teater Guinther Rose Goldberg Angle Dugan.
Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. P R McNaughton entertained members of the former's family at their Ellis Ave home Sunday. Attending were J O McNaughton and Jerald Harris with Judy of Columbus. Robert McNaughton and Joyce of St Clairsville. Donald McNaughton with Connie David and Cathy of Shadyside. Joseph McNaughton with Steven and Patty en route from California to Pensacola Florida.
American Legion Post 444 donated sweat shirts for the Kiwanis Junior Baseball League. The gifts were presented to Richard Guinther by Harry Richards on Monday evening before the game.
A testimonial claims seven years of suffering ended after using Pazo, describing the product as delivering amazing relief and improved well being.
Chauncey Miss Olive Brookens and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinette attend the adult conference this week in Hiram Ohio. They travel with Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and Mrs. Lucille Sanders. The Courneys and Mrs. Sanders visited Sunday and Monday with the Rev. and Mrs. Hunter Beckelhymer and daughter Corinne.
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