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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

2

Nelsonville CXSOE Radio Station Under Construction

Nelsonville division of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co announces a new CXSOE radio transmitting station being erected at the head of Fast Franklin Street on Kentner's Hill. The project includes a Sowatt transmitter and mobile units in two vehicles with more to come, totaling about 7500 dollars. Two-way radio will be available once completed to keep the home office in touch during emergencies. News also notes no progress on rebuilding or consolidating the city plant’s distribution lines while other improvements include street lighting control near the C&O depot and a new distribution line to Dorr Run.

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Columbus City Electric Company Wal St C&o Dorr Run

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

Advertisement touts Appy Peterson's Ointment as a fast relief for pile torment, claiming years of trusted cooling and soothing formula. It cites itching relief, a 40 cent drug box or applicator tube, and a money back guarantee.

Advancement Of Scouts Approved From Nelsonville Boy Scout Board

At a Methodist Church board of review in Nelsonville the following were approved for advancement Troop 66 Gilbert Simonton assistant scoutmaster merit badges in inviting and firemanship William J Monk senior patrol leader first class Jim Civille and Daryl Bacus second class Explorers 66 planning a summer expedition to Camp Philmont Jack Sowers expects to join the council trip with about 20 on the western trek in ten days Wilbur D Mender is scoutmaster Troop 66 James Pritchard leads Troop 64 Parkersburg council held a Scout Circus at City Park and stadium Ohio West Virginia district units demonstrated Court of Honor recipients listed Bill Monk first class Jim Civile Daryl Bacus second class Jack Sowers star rank Gilbert Simonton merit badge listed.

Gilbert Simonton William J. Monk Jim Civille Daryl Bacus Paul Niswander C. Roy Tomlinson Leonard Powell Scouts of Troops 64 Explorers of 66 Jack Sowers Troop 66 Council Camp Philmont New Mexico Wilbur D. Mender James Pritchard The Methodist Church Parkersburg W. Va Ohio- West Virginia Bill Monk Jim Civile

Vacation Bible School Opens June 11 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville church announces Vacation Bible School from June 11 to June 22 with the theme Treasuring God’s Word. Activities include music stories drama and handwork for children ages 4 to 15. All children are invited.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Hadacol Story From Mrs. Merritt of Earling WV

Mrs. Louise Merritt, of Earling West Virginia, describes nagging aches and pains, fatigue, and poor appetite prior to Hadacol. After four bottles she reports better appetite, weight gain, energy restored, and plans to continue. She emphasizes vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron as the cause of relief and endorses Hadacol with a money back guarantee.

Louise Merritt Earling West Virginia Evry

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Names and addresses appear in a hospital notes list including Mr and Mrs William EF Smith Haydenville Steven Godenschwager Nelsonville Beverly Ann Smathers Buchtel Jackie Robinson Murray City Mrs Effie Bardain Nelsonville Stanley Price Nelsonville Route Donald Keeney Buchtel Thomas A Huddy Nelsonville Route 2 Miss Ethel Sheeran New Lexington Mrs William Brown Carbondale. DISMISSED Homer Eugene ONeil Jr Nelsonville Mrs Don Rushing Shawnee and daughter Mrs Gilbert Adams Haydenville and son Mrs John Musaynski Jackson Miss Phyliss Betts Nelsonville Mrs Nancy E Wolf Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs William E Vernon Nelson

William EF. Smith Haydenville Agree Steven Godenschwager Nelsonville Beverly Ann Smathers Buchtel Jackie Robinson Murray City Effie Bardain Stanley Price Donald Keeney Thomas A. Huddy Ethel Sheeran New Lexington William Brown Carbondale Homer Eugene O'Neil, Jr Don Rushing Shawnee Gilbert Adams John Musaynski Jacksonville Phyliss Betts Nancy E. Wolf William E. Vernon

Prattsville Social Notes From Area Families

Mrs Earl Vowell of Fostoria visits her mother Mrs Eliza West as her son Cameron Clark hosts. Several locals visit kin in Columbus Athens and Marion with TVA farm tour at Tom Ranneily tarma. Wayne Moore hospitalized for vertebra injury. McArthur seniors tour National Capital with accompanying locals.

Prattsville Earl Wovell Fostoria Eliza West Cameron Clark Eddie Dearth Lincoln Edna Dearth Fannie Daft John Maxwell Athens Fred Ogle James Cecil Mace Columbus Merrill Mace Vernon Lewis Verna Lee Dayton Orville Lewis Ira Pinney Wayne Moore White Cross Hospital C. C. Daft Rushville George Dearth Vinton County TVA Tom Ranneily Lake Hope Ann Cliffie Dearth Linda Judy Ogle Bertha Jacoby Marietta Lydia Mercer Marion George Chesser Earl Andy Francis West Paul Perry Neil Dearth National Capital McArthur School

Mrs. Wiseman Dies in Phoenix Mission Was West

Nelsonville relatives learn of the death Sunday in Phoenix Arizona of Mrs. Thomas Wiseman. formerly of Akron the family has lived in Arizona for years. She is survived by her husband and 12 adult sons and daughters. Funeral services and burial were held in Phoenix.

Phoenix Ariz Thomas Wiseman Akron Arizona Wiseman Estel Crabtree Serepta Barber Nelsonville Frank Easterling

Glouster Personalities Share Weekend Visits and Travel

Glouster residents note visits from Bicknell Indiana and Detroit relatives. Mr and Mrs Taylor Craig and Mrs Getta Ley spent time with local aunts. H A Rogers and daughter Donna drove to Richmond Kentucky. Roy Dean Rogers plans two weeks at home before ROTC summer camp at Fort Bragg. Donna Rogers returned to Columbus after a weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Thomas Brown came home from Columbus after visiting L P Henderson and Virgil Tucker families.

Getta Ley Detroit Dick Jones Caroline Craig H. A. Rogers Donna Richmond Roy Dean Rogers Fort Bragg N. C Donna Rogers Columbus Thomas Brown

Christman Baby Born in Glouster and Day Program Set

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Christman Jr. announce the birth of son William Harley on May 30 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Harley Little and William Christman Sr. Great grandparents Brenton McClellan, Will Clark, Harriet Kittle. In Nelsonville, Methodist Sunday School children rehearse Friday at 3 15 p m for a program Sunday at 10 30 a m.

Glouster Wiliam H. Christman, Jr Bonnie Kittle William Harley Sheltering Arms Hospital Harleyittle William Christman al Glouster Brenton McClellan Oakdale Will Clark Chesterhill Harriett Kittle McConnelsville Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School

County Agree S Construct New Bridge Over Sunday Creek

Amount County To Give Toward Bridge Decided. Glouster reports that a delegation met with State Highway officials in Marietta and Athens and reached an agreement on funding for the Toledo Street bridge over Sunday Creek near the ice plant. The project costs about 920,000 with the county contributing 77,000 and the state providing the remainder. Bids will be advertised and construction may start in 30 to 60 days.

Glouster Sunday Creek Toledo St Max Farley Marietta L. E. Richardson Richard Guinther Mike Thompson Thomas Williams Harold Rose Athens Farley Richardson Guinther Williams C. E. Handley H. T. Iney Shafer Ward and Wakefield John Dowler

50 Years as Telegrapher Recognized by Railroad

GLOUSTER A P Hines a NYC telegrapher celebrated 50 years with the New York Central system yesterday receiving a gold pass good for travel on any NYC train. His wife also received a pass though not valid on all trains. Sons Ralph and R F E Hines are telegraphers in the Corning office. Hines began as a telegraph operator at Trimble on June 1 1901 and has worked at multiple locales, currently Glouster. Pass presented by trainmaster L W Probasco for Division Supt L W Fisher amid a letter from NYC president G Metzman praising veterans for service and the railroad's welfare.

New York Central Railroad New York Central Nyc Corning Hines Trimble Glouster L. W. Probasco L. W. Fisher G. Metzman New York Central System

Bible School Opened at Church of Christ

GLOUSTER The Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday in the Church of Christ for children over six. Four departments include beginners primary junior and intermediate youth taught by Senior Young People members. Lessons use flannel board pictures with workbooks and crafts. A chorus singing and memory period accompanies daily lessons. Certificates awarded after five days. New pupils may enroll anytime.

Glouster Church of Christ

Kiwanians Attend 30th Anniversary Dinner at Lake Hope

Members of the Kiwanis Club and their wives attended the Athens Club 30th anniversary dinner at Lake Hope Lodge Monday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Angle, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Lange, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bradberry, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guinther, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eddy, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Colbert, Mr. and Mrs. Ray White, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kittle, Mr. and Mrs. Enion Grubbs, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kovach.

John L Morris In Veterans Hospital

Mrs John L Morris and her father Charles Archer visited John L Morris in the Veterans Hospital Huntington Monday. Morris, taken to hospital for observation and treatment a few days ago, is showing some improvement. Two teeth were extracted Monday. He expects to be in the hospital for several weeks. His room is 222 Ward A-5.

Glouster John L. Morris Charles Archer Veterans’ Hospital Huntington

Shower Planned for Mr and Mrs Roger Wolfe

An old fashioned serenade and miscellaneous shower honoring Mr and Mrs Roger Wolfe Agnes Whitesel will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Vern L Wolfe Saturday at 8 p m

Roger Wolfe Agnes Whitesel Vern L. Wolfe

Ferndale Church of Christ Plans Homecoming

Ferndale Church of Christ announces a homecoming event on Sunday June 17 with services nightly through June 15. Darrell Antle will direct music and James Horner of Johnstown Pa will be guest speaker. Edwin Carpenter Jr the minister will lead the services.

Glouster Ferndale Church

Mountsville Resident Dies

Mountsville resident Samuel Dolan age 73 died in Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville Tuesday at 6 am He was a retired miner and resident of Mountsville Survived by wife Katherine daughters Mary Devall Cecla Withem Eileen Ball all Amesville and sons James Charles P Timothy eight grandchildren seven sisters Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the Mountsville home by Rev Samuel Pettit Burial will be in Mountsville Cemetery Friends may call at the family home

Glouster Samuel Dolan Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Mountsville Katherine Mary Devall Cecla Withem Amesville Eileen Ball James Charles P Timothy Charles Evans Sarah Rogers Grace Spidel Hamilton Ohio Nellie Darling Cleveland Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Effie Rolling Alice Richards Wellston Samuel Pettit

Cominsky Family Has Out-of-Town Visitors

Weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. John Cominsky in Jacksonville included sons Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cominsky Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cominsky Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Masters and daughter Marietta, and daughter Mrs. John M Seckinger Dayton. They visited their father who has been seriously ill for four weeks and is confined in Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Glouster John Cominsky Jacksonville Robert Cominsky Columbus Lawrence Cominsky Dayton Paul Masters Marietta John M. Seckinger Sheltering Arms Hospital

Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

The Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A will meet in the Sayre building this evening at 7 40. After the meeting a potluck lunch will be served.

Glouster Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary U.M.W. of A Sayre

Builders Class Holds Meeting GLOUSTER

The Builders Class of the Jacksonville EUB Church met in the Jacksonville grove for its monthly gathering. President Oma Grimm led a program themed Faith with 15 members 19 children and two visitors Mrs Gay Sturgeon and son Danny of Cleveland. After readings honoring fathers a wiener roast followed hosted by Mrs Garnet Wicks and Mrs Inez Campbell. The next class meeting is set for July 6 in the church basement hosted by Nellie Anderson and Oma Grimm.

Glouster Jacksonville Eub Church Jacksonville Grove Oma Grimm Gay Sturgeon Danny Cleveland Garnet Wicks Inez Campbell Nellie Anderson

Birth Announced In Glouster Price Baby Named John Everett

Mr and Mrs Donald Price announce the birth of a son John Everett on May 30. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Algie Price of Columbus and Mr and Mrs John L Moorris of Glouster. Charles Archer is a great grandfather of the newborn.

Glouster Donald Price John Everett Algie Price Columbus John L. Moorris Charles Archer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jonett Oa Blackheads CXSOE Ssimits Divis Majestic Theatre WED Thur PCHNI Joan Em Revere Movietone News Orpheum Theatre Cartoon This Is America Advancement of Scouts Boy Scout Board of Review Vacation Bible School Mrs. Merritt HLC Frankie Russell Boston, Mass Newsboy St. Bernard Frankie Col Otis G. Mercer Ventura Calif Mirs West Taylor Craig Bicknell, Ind Robert Amount County A. P. Hinese Who Bible School Veterans Hospital Lula Inelsonvill Emm Chambray Luckoff A. M Glouster, Ohio Cominsky Family James H. Wilson First National Bank L.A. Faires High St Broad ST. Glouster, Ohio
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