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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1951

Page

3

Ladies Day Festival Plans advance in Nelsonville

Nelsonville organizers push plans for Ladies Day on September 12 as part of Parade of the Hills homecoming week. Local groups join in exhibits displays of antiques canned goods quilts and religious literature with a rum mage sale to raise funds and a Pandorian Club fashion show on Ladies Day.

Nelsonville Hills Oral Daugherty American Legion Auxiliary VFW PTA Council Girl Scouts Christian Mount St. Mary Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild; Garden Club; Tri Psi Sorority Emblem Club Pandorian Hyperion Eastern Star Daughters of America Pythian Sisters Elks Hocking St Business & Professional Women's Club Legion Home Hospital Guild Pandorian Club

Charles Fiddler Dies at 81 in Nelsonville

Charles Fiddler 81, a retired miner long based in Buchtel, died Monday. He leaves nephews and nieces. Funeral services are Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Stout funeral home with calling hours any time. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Charles Fiddler Buchtel Stout Funeral Home Greenlawn

Harley M. Koon Services Arranged in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Harley M. Koon of The Plains will be at Stout Funeral Home in Nelsonville Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Nelsonville Harley M. Koon Plains Stout Greenlawn

Retailers Meeting Set For Six Fifteen Wednesday

Nelsonville retailers announce a dinner meeting in the First Methodist Church social rooms at 6 15 p m on Wednesday. William Hoffman president of the association says cards have been mailed to all local firms and the group will be reorganized during the session.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church William Hoffman

Tucker Birth Announcement in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Virgil Tucker of Columbus announce the birth of a son born Saturday July 28 at White Cross Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Brown of Glouster and Mr and Mrs Harley Nickens of Columbus.

Glouster Virgil Tucker Columbus White Cross Hospital Thomas Brown Harley Nickens

Ivy D Campbell 70 Wellston area widow of minister dies

Mrs Ivy D Campbell 70 Rushville widow of Rev William E Campbell died Monday at Lancaster City Hospital. She leaves four sons Andrew Murray City George William Rushville E D Campbell Belpre Paul Wellston one daughter Mrs L M Crook New Lexington 14 grandchildren five great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at the EUB Church in Wellston Wednesday at 3 30 p m with burial in Wellston Cemetery

Nelsonville Ivy D. Campbell Rushville William E. Campbell Lancaster City United Brethren Murray City Laurelville Pomeroy Andrew Campbell George William E. D. Campbell Belpre Paul Wellston L. M. Crook New Lexington EUB Church Wellston Wellston Cemetery

School Paper Drive Is Reported Cancelled

NELSONVILLE The paper drive by the High School Athletic Association was cancelled. Residents with saved paper may arrange collection by calling 598-R after 4 p.m. Funds raised support equipment for senior and junior high football teams.

Nelsonville High School Athletic Association

Birth Notice for Leslie Randall Sprouse in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Les lie J. Sprouse announce the birth of a son, Leslie Randall, born at Doctors Hospital on July 20. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sauters of Columbus, formerly Glouster. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Estella Everett of Columbus, and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Marquis, formerly Glouster now in Barberton.

Glouster Leslie J. Sprouse Lavonda Dee Sautters Findley Ave Columbus Leslie Randall Doctors Hospital Charles Sauters Estella Everett George €. Marquis Barberton

Aug 30 Closing Date Set for Local Pool

Nelsonville in the last month of the summer season will close the community pool on Thursday August 30. The city recreation commission at City Hall accepted the resignation of pool attendant Mrs Shirley Streets Crothers and will name an August successor. The position pays 60 dollars monthly.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission City Hall Shirley Streets Crothers

Mrs Helen Gadbury Moves to Millersport

Mrs Helen Gadbury relocates from Nelsonville to Millersport on Buckeye Lake to live with brother W P Reese, a long time lake park concessionaire. Gadbury, widow of the late W Gadbury, a noted Nelsonville businessman, spends retirement near the lake.

Helen Gadbury Millersport Nelsonville Gadbury Buckeye Lake W. P. Reese Lake Park Mra Gadbu W. Gadbury

Doanville Man Enters Race for Trustee

Harry Thompson of Doanville announces candidacy for York Township trustee. He has filed with the county board of elections for the term ending with the November general election.

Doanville Nelsonville Harry Thompson York Township County Board of Elections

Johnny Owens Confectionery Sold in Nelsonville

The Johnny Owens ice cream and confectionery at 73 West Washington Street Nelsonville changes hands to Mr and Mrs James Barrows. Barrows a York Township clerk will keep his post at New York Store Chauncey. Mrs Barrows leaves Wilson Bros grocery. The Barrows assume ownership and operation Wednesday.

Nelsonville Johnny Owens Washington St James Jetty) Barrows John Owens Eagles Owens Max Wolf Tom Wolf Sylvania Barrows York Township New York Chauncey Wilson Bros. Grocery Eva Kerr

Trustees Meeting At First Presbyterian Church In Nelsonville

Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the church today at 7 30 p m. An elders meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Nora Belle Lewis Rites Planned

Nelsonville funeral notice for Nora Belle Lewis of South Zanesville widow of William Lewis who died Monday at 10 30 am at a daughter’s home in Maple Hill leaves two sons Soath Lewis of South Zanesville and Frank of Millfield Route 1 nine grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild two brothers Sylvester Hammond Chauncey and Eugene Hammond a sister Mrs Charlotte Hiles Haydenville services Thursday at 2 pm at Thompson funeral home Zanesville burial Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nelsonville Nora Belle Lewis South Zanesville William Lewis Amos Hawk Maple Hill Lewis Soath Lewis Frank Millfield Sylvester Hammond Chauncey Eugene Hammond Trimble

Driver Changes Plea and $100 Fine Levied

Nelsonville Ohio Edward Lowery, charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, changed his plea to guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. He received a $100 fine plus costs and 10 days in city jail. A separate charge of failing to observe a stop sign for Robert C Grate, Longonville, Ohio, saw a guilty plea with a $10 fine and costs.

Nelsonville Edward Lowery Deanville Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol Robert C. Grate Longonville Ohio

Trimble Grange Plans Visit to York Unit

Trimble Grange met at the Grange home Saturday evening with Master J. A. Parrish in charge. Plans were made to present a program at York Grange in Nelsonville on Saturday evening August 11. A pot-luck supper was served.

Glouster Trimble Grange Grange J. A. Parrish York Grange Nelsonville

Past Chiefs To Meet In Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters plan a social meeting at the home of Mrs. Raymond Patton on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering brings together former chiefs for an informal community event.

Pythian Sisters Raymond Patton

Loyal Workers Class Meeting Notice at Mrs Runion’s Home

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Cora Runion on Popular Street with Mrs Ben Lewis assisting as hostess.

The Methodist Church Cora Runion Ben Lewis

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Set at Post Headquarters

VFW Auxiliary will meet at post headquarters Wednesday at p.m. according to an announcement by Mrs Lucy Pierce president of the group.

VFW At & P.m Lucy Pierce

Mr and Mrs Jack Davis Visit Eaton ton Guests of Pierce Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis of Eaton ton Georgia are spending a few days here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Pierce. Mr. Davis is the brother of Mrs. Pierce.

Jack Davis Eatonton, Ga Roland Pierce Mr. Davis Mrs. Pierce

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Update

Mount St Mary Hospital lists new births for Mr and Mrs Bill Whitlatch Nelsonville a son and Mr and Mrs Billy Lawson Pickett Nelsonville a son. Admissions include Homer Schukert Deanville and Mrs Joe Heavener Murray City among others. Dismissals feature Kenneth Paul McClellan Glouster and Mrs Charles E Wilson Murray City with son. GLOUSTER Past Noble Grands Club meets at Mary Roberts Broad Street Thursday 7 30 p m.

Bill Whitlatch Nelsonville Billy Lawson Pickett Homer Schukert Deanville Joe Heavener Murray City Don Bumgardner Harry Armstrong Logan William Bradbury Ter Charles E. Wilson Glouster Noble Grands Club Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Mary Roberts Broad Street

Soldier Home On Furlough

Pvt. Donald C. Barrett of the Air Force spends a 15 day furlough with his parents at 1 Sycamore Street. After furlough he reports to Pensacola for overseas duty on August 20. His brother Patrick V. Barrett arrived in Japan July 9.

Trimble Donald C. Barrett Francis Barrett, Sr Sycamore St Pensacola Fla Air Force Barrett Set Patrick V. Barrett Japan Sgt. Barrett First Cavalry Division

Conference To Begin Friday At OWU

Rev John Devol pastor of Glouster Methodist Church announces a weekend conference at Ohio Wesleyan University beginning Friday afternoon Aug 3 and running through Sunday Aug 5. Speakers include Kermit Eby Univ of Chicago and Dr Arthur Flemming OWU president along with other church labor and industry leaders.

Glouster John Devol Glouster Methodist Church Ohio Wesleyan University Kermit Eby University of Chicago Arthur Flemming Labor and Management of Devol

Grinstead Celebrates His 65th Birthday at Home

Mr. M. H. Grinstead of Trimble Heights marked his 65th birthday with a surprise gathering on Thursday evening. Also celebrating was his daughter Mrs. Lewis Schoeman of Glouster. Guests from Greens Run, Buchtel, and Glouster attended, sharing a time of visiting and refreshments.

Glouster M. H. Grinstead Trimble Heights Lewis Schoeman Carl Cartwright Morris Cartwright Osa Hoisington All Greens Run Wesley Grinstead Butch, Buchtel Larry Porter Dugan M. G. Grinstead

Birth for Donald Wayne Trimble in Trimble

Mr and Mrs Edwin Kennard announce the birth of their son Donald Wayne at their Trimble home on July 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arch Mingus of Glouster Route 8 and Mr and Mrs Clyde Exline of Millfield Route 1.

Trimble Edwin Kennard Donald Wayne Arch Mingus Glouster Clyde Exline Millfield

Glouster Social Notes Report Weekend Visits

Glouster residents and guests filled a weekend with family visits in Jacksonville and Columbus. Harold Shirkey and family hosted relatives, Byron Shirkey, Della Landon, and others from Columbus. Byron Wood and son Douglas visited, returning with Mrs Wood and sister Gwendolyn Bryan for a two week stay. Captain Tex Myers plans a Pentagon posting with wife in Washington. Local ball game watchers included McGee and Hall family groups. Kleinman and Devol family weekend visits noted.

Harold Shirkey Edwin Barbara Dayton Jacksonville E. C. al Shirkey Byron Shirkey Della Landon Columbus Byron Wood Douglas G. C. Bryan Tex Myers

City Council to Meet in Adjourned Session

City council will hold an adjourned meeting Wednesday at 7 p m to dispose of pending business from the last regular meeting.

Glouster

Rennel weight loss program claim attracts Ohio user

Mrs. C. A. Gravier of Toledo reports losing 50 pounds using two bottles of Rennel mixed with grapefruit juice. She says her weight dropped from 220 to 170 pounds over months and praises not starving. The advert promises money back if initial bottle does not reduce weight.

C. A. Gravier Toledo Ohio Rennel

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Harley Koon Mrs. Campbell Johnny Owens Confectionery Mrs. Lewis York Nelsonville Social Notes Mount St. Mary Hospital Kenneth Paul McClellan, Glous Owu Grinstead Obio Fuel Do Company Herman Luckoff Leonard Kleinman Bobby A Cleveland Sam Kleinman Council Theatre Miy Mario Lanza
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