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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1957

Page

3

Nelsonville Auto Victim Virgil V. Hamilton Jr. 21

Virgil V. Hamilton Jr. 21 of 93 Clinton St. died this morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital from injuries from an April 23 automobile wreck on Route 216 between Murray City and New Straitsville. He served two years in the Air Force, discharged in December. Survived by mother Alice. three brothers Jack of Columbus. Wayne and Richard of Nelsonville. three sisters Lana Juanita Cindy Hamilton. father preceded him. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Johnson funeral home. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call.

Nelsonville Virgil V. Hamilton, Jr Clinton St Mount St. Mary Hospital Hamilton Murray City New Straitsville Chauncey Air Force Alice Jack Columbus Wayne Richard Lana Juanita Cindy Hamilton Johnson Funeral Home E. E. Leadingham Green Lawn Cemetery

DAR Flag Committee Endorses Proper Display of U S Flag

Nelsonville DAR chapter reports on the national flag committee aims to increase proper display and respect for the flag. They cite Flag Code and stress saluting during the National Anthem and prohibiting other flags above the U S flag. Flag Day is June 14 marking the Stars and Stripes 1777 adoption.

Nelsonville National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution U.S.A Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR Mittee U.S Constitutional Congress Philadelphia California United States

Ex Resident John Gathers Dies in Miami

John Gathers 41 former Nelsonville resident died Friday in Miami Florida where he had lived for several years He was born in Nelsonville attended Nelsonville High School and left with Charles Goden schwager in the 1941 draft A World War II veteran he was the son of the late Edward Gathers His mother Mrs Lizzie Gathers lives in District 29 He is survived by his widow Thelma a brother Wilbur of Columbus two sisters Mrs Elizabeth McQuaid of Columbus and Mrs Beatrice Hitchings of Nelsonville Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at Johnson Funeral Home Rev John Lloyd Evans to officiate burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Friends may call after 8 pm Tuesday

Nelsonville John Gathers Miami Fla Nelsonville High School Charles Godenschwager Edward Gathers Lizzie Gathers District 29 Thelma Wilbur Columbus Elizabeth McQuaid Beatrice Hitchings Johnson Funeral Home John Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Release List of Dismissals

Hospital notes list a series of patients with birthplaces and residences. Several individuals are marked as dismissed while others remain listed under Mount St Mary Hospital. Named entries include Elizabeth Miller Shaw William Foughty Glouster Barbara Hanson Millfield Bertha Nixon Deanville Randy Dale Garner Lancaster William Dickson Albany Nelsonville Cincinnati Logan Athens Murray City Murray City Logan Logan Athens Nelsonville Nelsonville Nelsonville New Lexington Jacksonville Buchtel Glouster New Straitsville Nelsonville Nelsonville Murray City and daughter Murray City Route 1 son

Elizabeth Miller Shawnee William Foughty Glouster Barbara Hanson Millfield Bertha Nixon Deanville Randy Dale Garner Lancaster William Dickson Albany Violet Call Cincinnati Robert Weaver Logan Shirley Wilson Athens Amarilla Morrison Murray City Jennie Collins Paul Poling Paul Goss Charles Gerken Constance McClain Nelsonville Margaret Tittle Anna Chappelear New Lexington Cora Antle Jacksonville Helen Dupler Buchtel John Norris George Jewitt New Straitsville Burl Stanley

Commencement exercises at Columbia Elementary School

Eighth Grade graduates at Columbia Elementary School recently held commencement events led by Robert B. Will of McArthur. Richard Jeffers was valedictorian and Lynn Ann Whittington salutatorian. other graduates included J. W. Burke Virginia Nell Turner Rita Kaye Teets Doris Hamon Shirley Hatfield Eloise Darst and Patricia Tolly.

Carpenter Columbia Robert B. Will McArthur Richard Jeffers Lynn Ann Whittington J. W. Burke Virginia Nell Turner Rita Kaye Teets Doris Hamon Shirley Hatfield Eloise Darst Patricia Tolly

Mrs Marjorie Brown Moves to Carpenter From Victorville

Mrs Marjorie Brown and her sons David and Frank Perry Jr recently relocated to Carpenter from Victorville Colorado. They plan to live in Libby Reeves owned houses. Recent visitors include Mrs Theresa Smith of Lancaster and several others from Athens Albany and Columbus. Westina Crabtree

Marjorie Brown David Frank Perry, Jr Carpenter Victorville Colo Libby Reeves Libby Reves Theresa Smith Lancaster Artie McPherson Frank van Dyke Myrtie A. Nichols Athens W. A. Throckmorton Albany Oley Winters

Carpenter Anniversary Celebrated in Syracuse

An open house marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter in Syracuse. Guests included Mrs. Charles Sayre and Mrs. Early Roush, with other relatives visiting from West Virginia, Columbus, Antiquity, and South Carolina.

Apple Grove Howard Carpenter Syracuse Charles Sayre Early Roush Dolly Wolf Herbert Roush Roger Harold D. Roush Carpenters Herbert Sayre West Virginia Columbus Frank Buck Antiquity Roy Buck Earl Robinson Raymond South Carolina Roger Weaver Ross Norris

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Meeting Recap

Officers for the year were elected at the Rose Garden Club meeting in Mrs. Ulah Swan's home. New president Mrs. Clarence Headley outlined plans for the flower show while lessons on planting were given by Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Arbaugh and Mrs. Headley. Blue ribbon for flower arrangements went to the hostess. Lois McCain and Neisel Weatherman won red and white ribbons. Recreation prizes went to Mrs. Hobart Shields, Mrs. R. R. Gray and Mrs. Howard Caldwell. Mrs. Weatherman took the traveling prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by co-hostess Mrs. L. L. Lyons.

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Ulah Swan Clarence Headley J. S. Davis Norman McCain John Arbaugh Davis Davis, Mrs. Arbaugh Headley Lois McCain Neisel Weatherman Hobart Shields R. R. Gray Howard Caldwell Weatherman L. L. Lyons

Three Drivers Convicted On Weekend DWI Charges

In Nelsonville court, Mayor Earl Hilleary presided over five DWI related convictions alongside fines for other offenses. Harold Hartman and Richard Fouty each faced $100 fines and three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Ralph Cox paid $20 plus costs for driving left of center, Larry Ray Mace $10 for unsafe operation, Harley Jeffery $10 for intoxication, Barry Brown $5 for parking ticket failure, and William Speelman $150 plus costs was jailed on a State Highway Patrol DWI charge under Logan Mayor Francis Myers.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Harold Hartman Athens Richard Fouty Deanville Ralph Cox Larry Ray Mace Carbondale Harley Jeffery Barry Brown William Speelman Logan Francis Myers State Highway Patrol

Mrs Danford Dies Sunday in Trimble Family

Mrs Charles F Danford nee Mabel Morris daughter of Elza and Clara Morris of Glouster died Sunday at Mount St Mary hospital after long illness. Survived by husband two daughters Bernarda Burkan Slaterville Springs NY Dorothy Grueber Columbus four grandsons two brothers Earl Morris and Ernest Morris four sisters Ray Dulaney Miami FL Robert Gamwell Sr Glouster Harold Deis Columbus Joan Burke Columbus. Funeral was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the family home Trimble conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Glouster Charles F. Danford Mabel Morris Elza Clara Morris Mount St. Mary Hospital Dwight Burkan Bernarda Slaterville Springs N. Y Arnold Grueber Dorothy Columbus Charles David Burkam Robert Grueber Danford Danny) Grueber Earl Morris Ernest Morris Dayton Ray Dulaney Miami Fla Robert Gamwell Harold Deis Joan Burke Trimble Gilbert Courtney Maplewood Cemetery

Memorial Day Visitors Fill Meccum Home List

Glouster social notes report Memorial Day visitors at Mrs. Eliza Meccum’s home from Pontiac Michigan Canton Columbus Cleveland Dayton Jacksonville Hollister Nelsonville and Debra and Cherry. Names include Anderson Bee Chic Aquia Ralph Deem Bill Whaley Lawrence Bee Claude Vance Gordon Mary Bee Homer Mecum Rex Keller Carl Moody Gerald Kennard John Mecum and Andrew Williams and families.

Glouster Eliza Meccum Anderson Bee Chic Aquia Robert Andrew Bee Ralph Deem Pontiac Michigan Bill Whaley Charles Deltz Canton Lawrence Bee Claude Vance Debra Cherry Kenneth Koch Karen Gordon Mary Bee Homer Mecum George Bee, Jr Columbus Rex Keller Cleveland Carl Moody and

Birthday celebration for Mrs Esta Eaton at Portland Park

Mrs Esta Eaton was honored with a birthday gathering of her descendants at Portland Park. Attendees included Curtis and Harry Johnson families with children, plus relatives from Ravenswood Ravenswood, Mason City W Va and Charleston among others. Several families visited others in Wilkesville Huntington Cleveland Columbus and Marietta.

Racine Esta Eaton Portland Park Curtis Johnson Harry Johnson Columbus Roy Johnson Carrol Glenn Cartwright Mason City W. Va J. P. Satter Lottie Wilcoxen Jack Wiltshire Nancy Huntington Bob Wiltshire Charles St. Albans Harry Wiltshire Donald Wolfe Janice Salon Butcher Cleveland Wolfe Emma Sargent Verne Watterson Vincent Watterson George Goldbertson Lillian Gerber New Brighton Freda Bentz Marilyn Rice Connie Hendricks Newport Jenkins Philadelphia Pearl Martin Charles Salser Charleston Sybil Miles Wheeling Charles Caldwell Maude Bridgett Pomeroy Maurice Lott Harry Pickens Walter Stewart Marietta

Chauncey Society Hosts Stork Shower For Virginia Scott

Mrs. Pearl Henry co hosted the event at Mrs. Richardson’s Mill Street home on May 31 honoring Virginia Scott. Guests included Helen Nicholson Arlene Lester Christine Brown Helen Courtney Macel Dunlevy Garnet Mullins Betty Boling and Julia Smith. Prizes were awarded for contests and refreshments served. Brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Marion Schoonover attended. Wilma Terrell, recently dismissed from Shelter Arms Hospital, is convalescing at her mother Elizabeth Ferrell’s home until she can return to Glouster.

Chauncey Pearl Henry Virginia Scott Richardson Mill Street Helen Nicholson Arlene Lester Christine Brown Helen Courtney Macel Dunlevy Garnet Mullins Betty Boling Julia Smith Marion Schoonover Wilma Terrell Sheltering Arms Hospital Elizabeth Ferrell Glouster

Funeral Gatherings Highlight Swartz and Blackford Families

Mr and Mrs Arthur Swartz of Philo visited his sister Nellie Jordon and son Eldon and attended the funeral of Gerald Blackford. Attendees from afar included George and Eldon Scott of Columbus Albert Platt and children of Dayton and Ellen Blackford Addleman of New Jersey. Florence Grandstaff returned home after three weeks with her sons in Lansing Michigan. Sunday visitors at the Ferrell home were Elmer Ferrell of Athens and R K Benedum with son Jimmy of Parkersburg. G W Pickens of Baltimore spent the weekend with John Dunlevy. Harold Blackford also spent Sunday with his relatives.

Arthur Swartz Philo Ferrell Elmer Ferrell Athens R. K. Benedum Jimmy Parkersburg G. W. Pickens Baltimore, Md John Dunlevy Harold Blackford

Nelsonville 4 H Club Formed For Girls Age 10 to 12

4 H'ers to form Nelsonville A 4 H Club for girls aged 10 to 12. Meeting Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Nelsonville High School home economics room. Advisors Mrs. Peggy McDonald and Mrs. Woodena Hanning. Girls and parents invited to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Peggy McDonald Woodena Hanning

Martin Fined for Speeding in Logan Mayor's Court

Carl M. Martin, 36, Mount Perry, Ohio, was fined 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to a speeding charge in the Logan mayor's court. The citation came from the State Highway Patrol.

Logan Carl M. Martin Mount Perry Ohio Martin

Arrests and Fines Reported by Glouster Mayor

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr lists weekly arrests and fines. Clyde Singer of Glouster paid 113.80 for untaxed liquor and jail time. Clarence E Wollett of Columbus 108.80 and three days for driving while intoxicated. June Barrett no address 108.80 and three days for DWI.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Clyde Singer

Auxiliary To Meet Chauncey CHAUNCEY-Dover School Potluck

The UMWA Auxiliary will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Chauncey Dover School for a potluck supper followed by a business meeting. Final convention plans will be set.

Chauncey UMWA Chauncey - Dover School

Nelsonville Elks Plan Tuesday Lodge Meeting

The Nelsonville Elks will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the lodge rooms. An initiation of new members will also be observed at that time.

Nelsonville Elks

Roger Wolfe Wins at Glouster Teen Age Road-eo

Twelve local drivers competed at Glouster Park as Roger Wolfe won the boys division earning 25 dollars and a plaque from Standard Oil. James Blower and Kenneth Whaley rounded out the podium with 15 and 10 dollars. Judy Knoderer led girls with 25 dollars, followed by Janet Westfall and Jeanette Baker. Wolfe advances to Cleveland on June 22 for the state contest and potential national scholarship opportunities. Co sponsors included Ogg Motor Company, Ohio Trucking Association, Standard Oil, and Trimble Township Jaycees.

Glouster Glouster Park Roger Wolfe Jonas Insurance Company Standard Oil Company James Blower Kenneth Whaley Judy Knoderer Faires Trucking Company Janet Westfall Jeanette Baker Wolfe Cleveland Ogg Motor Company Roger Dean Athens Ohio Trucking Association Trimble Township Jaycees

Jacksonville Resident Dies at 81

Pearle Anderson Sr., 81, died at home in Jacksonville after a long career as a coal miner. He was survived by his wife Batie, two sons Pearle Jr. and John of Miamisburg, five daughters including Christine Myers and Ethel Sorrell, 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and a brother Charles of Glouster. Arrangements were being made by the Norvert v. Jout StA.

Glouster Pearle Anderson, Sr Jacksonville Batie Pearle, Jr John Miamisburg Christine Myers West Carrollton Ethel Sorrell Marie Waymer Evelyn Thomas Ruth Bethel Charles Anderson Norvert v. Jout Sta Funeral Home

New Piles Cure Shown Without Surgery

Science reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne creating shrinkage and pain relief for hemorrhoids without surgery. Case after case shows reduction and patient statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as Preparation H suppositories or ointment with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

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