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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1954

Page

5

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Club Meeting

The Junior Literary Club met at the Christian Church with leader Mrs. James Pritchard. Donna Hammond presided, Georgia Steele filed the secretary's report, and members discussed party plans for August 6 and a program on August 12. The next meeting is Thursday at 1 pm.

Nelsonville Christian Church James Pritchard Donna Hammond Georgia Steele Jerry Grim Linda Norris The

Rummage sale planned by Retta Howe class

Members of the Retta Howe Class of the First Methodist Church plan a rummage sale on Saturday August 14 from 9 am to 1 pm in the basement of the American Legion building Fulton Street entrance. Donations may be collected by calling 157. Nelsonville birth notice Patricia Murphy Welch born June 16 at St Ann's Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Frank Murphy in Nelsonville and Ernest Welch of Columbus.

Retta Howe First Methodist Church American Legion Fulton St Nelsonville Willis Welch Patricia Murphy St. Ann's Hospital Columbus Frank Murphy Ernest Welch Stanwood Road

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mount St Mary Hospital notes report births for Domald Slagle Athens a daughter and Kenneth Mitchell Murray City a daughter. Admissions include Sue Ellen Bord Nelsonville Route 1 Susie McDonald Logan Edward Auflick Nelsonville Hazel Godenschwager Nelsonville Floyd Shelton Logan Tony Swendrick Glouster Route 3 Mildred Steele New Lexington Route 1 Dora Ann Styers Glouster Route 1 Dismissed Lynn Hartley Nelsonville Charles Gastin Nelsonville Route 1 Lloyd Wade Chauncey and son.

Domald Slagle Athens Kenneth Mitchell Murray City Sue Ellen Bord Nelsonville Susie McDonald Logan Edward Auflick Hazel Godenschwager Floyd Shelton Tony Swendrick Glouster Mildred Steele New Lexington Dora Ann Styers Eer Lynn Hartley Charles Gastin Lloyd Wade Chauncey, and Son

Rhodes Charges Parks Funds Unused in Ohio Purchase

Republican gubernatorial candidate James A. Rhodes accused the Ohio state division of parks of letting 2.18 million dollars from a 15 million dollar ten year appropriation lapse into the general fund. A. W. Marion denied the charge, defending the department's use of the funds.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Rhodes A. W. Marion

Sunday Guests and Local Visits Across Zaleski Area

A stream of visits and family gatherings unfolds across Zaleski and nearby towns. Names mentioned include the Ringhisers, Shields, King, McKibben, Rosser, OLeary, Vansky, Bobo, Buchannon, Eberts, Cooley, Atkinson, McKibben, Ward, and Frey, with travel between Zaleski, Columbus, Akron, Athens, Wellston, Lake Hope, Albany, Hamden, Logan, and Red Diamond. The births and church attendance are noted alongside several social calls and midweek visits.

Evan Alan Rosser Mary Rosser Ora Leo Knox Township Earl Schneider Athens Charles Vansky Dixie O'Leary Richard O'Leary Wellston Jarrett Bobo Point Rock Bobo M. Z. McKinnen Forest Buchannon Clarice McKibben Barry Mary Amsterdam James McKibben Lake Hope M. Z. McKibben Zaleski Leonard Eberts Shiloh Hamden Ernest Atkinson Alvin McKibben Carl Erwin Columbus Lewis Gooden McArthur Ernest Tripp Edna Hawk Logan Ements Hartley E Lois Jean Egleberry Steele Child

Burch Family Returns From Extended Ohio Trip

Mr and Mrs James Burch and children Jimmy Joe and Melissa Ann of Upper Sandusky returned home after visiting relatives in Nelsonville Hollister Trimble Buchtel and other towns They enjoyed a family picnic at Burr Oak Lake and fished on the Muskingum River. Mrs Alex Nelson visited from Alma Michigan and Mrs Paul E Pritchard with Sharon Kay stayed with the Knight family as Paul attended a trade and industrial locals workshop at Ohio State University July 25 through July 30.

James Burch Jimmy Joe Melissa Ann Upper Sandusky Arthur Rosser Luther Burch Michael Canter Nelsonville Dean Burch Hollister Joe Burch Trimble Dick Erwin Buchtel Burr Oak Lake Muskingum River Alex Nelson Alma Mich James D. Knight W. Franklin St Paul E. Pritchard Sharon Kay Washington Court House E. C. Pritchard Paul

Home Demonstration Group paint and crochet session

Wilkesville notes a Home Demonstration Group meeting at Mrs. Nel Patton's home with attendees including Lelia Betz Vivian Tope Jewell Strong Evelyn Devault Clara Phillips Irene Jackson Anna Ogdin and Bonnie White. The day featured painting and crocheting amid updates on local residents and furloughs.

Wilkesville Nel Patton Lelia Betz Vivian Tope Jewell Strong Evelyn Devault Clara Phillips Irene Jackson Anna Ogdin Bonnie White Sarah Hamer Bill Strong Hamilton A. L. Devault James Stump Pike County

Social notes from Apple Grove and surrounding towns

Sunday visits and travels populate Apple Grove briefs. Clergy member Rev Emmabelle Sopher plans a trip to Greencastle Indiana for ministerial studies. Numerous families from Parkersburg Belpre Zanesville Columbus Cairo and beyond are listed with gatherings funerals visits and games.

Apple Grove Emmabelle Sopher Greencastle Ind

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief From Eczema

Advertises Peterson's Ointment to treat itching eczema pimples red blotches and other irritations with a 45 cent price and money back guarantee. Also claimed to relieve itching feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

Syracuse Man Dies at Mason Clinic

John W. Lee Pomeroy 80 died at 5 45 am Wednesday at the Mason Clinic. Survived by wife Susan two daughters Carrie Sin clair of Syracuse and Minnie Kapteina of Pomeroy two sons William Middleport and John Pomeroy and several nieces nephews and grandchildren. Services Sunday at 2 pm at the Sinclair residence. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until Friday evening before body is moved to the Sinclair residence.

Pomeroy John W. Lee Syracuse Mason Clinic Susan Carrie Sinclair Minnie Kapteina William Middleport John Sinclair Ewing

Dining Room To Be Opened In Nelsonville

A new dining room will open about Aug 1 in Nelsonville in the former Max Jansen jeweler location on Fayette Street next to the Matheny residence. Owned by the Elks, the space was once home to New System Bakery. Mrs. Ethel Matheny will operate the dining room with air conditioning for about 50 seats and will focus on Sunday breakfasts and dinners with special dinners by appointment for clubs and organizations. A grand piano will be available for luncheon clubs and post dinner programs.

Nelsonville Ethel Matheny Max Jansen Jeweler Fayette St Matheny The Elks System Byron Phillips Brooks Shoe Factory

Deviled Ham with Onion on Toast and Scrambled Eggs

A simple lunch idea combines deviled ham with grated onion. Spread on toast, top with scrambled eggs, and serve with a fresh vegetable salad for a complete midday meal.

Coconut Twist White Cake Idea

A reader suggests adding a cup of moist shredded coconut to a standard white cake recipe for a pleasant flavor change. The tip emphasizes coconut as a simple mix in to enhance texture and taste.

Wallet found on Hyde Apartments roof after six months

Hal Donahey recovered a wallet left on the Hyde Apartments porch roof Fort St Fort Logan Ohio. The wallet contained currency and Social Security ID cards plus car registration and other papers. It bore the name Lloyd Thomas with addresses in Logan and Columbus. Police were notified and the wallet was turned over.

Nelsonville Hyde Fort St YMCA Hal Donahey Donaheys

Paul Curtis Dies in Racine After Ill Health

Paul Curtis 59 died at 8 30 am Wednesday at his Racine home after years of declining health. He worked 30 years for the US Locks and Dams on the Ohio River. Survived by wife Leona a son Jack at home a daughter Mrs Harold Walker of Pomeroy a sister Mrs Jessie Allen of Indianapolis Ind a niece a nephew and a grandchild. Services Friday 2 pm at Ewing funeral home with calling anytime. Burial Greenwood Cemetery Racine.

Pomeroy Paul Curtis Racine Curtis Ohio River Leona Jack Harold Walker Jessie Allen Indianapolis Ind Ewing Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery

Pazo Ointment Promises Quick Piles Pain Relief

A historic advertisement touts Pazo Ointment claiming 90 percent relief for piles without surgery. It asserts stopped bleeding reduced swelling and healing cracking with instant itching relief and mentions suppositories and druggists selling the product.

Rotary Aims Meeting Topic in Nelsonville Luncheon

The Nelsonville Rotary Club held a noon session at the First Presbyterian Church social rooms where a charter member and past president spoke on Rotary aims and world peace through business and professional ties. Rotary began in Chicago in 1905 with 8282 clubs and 389,000 members. Nelsonville’s club was chartered in 1924, with G R Robinson of Logan as first president. Ed Kari of Hudson, Ohio attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Rotary Rotary Club First Presbyterian Church Paul Harris Chicago G. R. Robinson Logan Ed Kari Hudson, Ohio

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