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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1951

Page

12

Four Auto Wrecks Reported In Logan Over Weekend

Four traffic accidents were reported in Logan over the weekend with three people injured. At 4 45 p m a collision at Arlington and Front involved Gerald Mundy 17 and Edwin Goldsberry 40 both of Logan Route 2. A second crash at Mulberry and Front involved Ernest Nutter 41 and Richard Coury 21 of Athens with both cars damaged. A third mishap on West Main Street involved Joseph Brown 42 and Marcella Kalklesch 37 of Logan. Mrs Brown sustained bruises and shock. A fourth crash on Route 33 three miles south of Lancaster involved Bessy Keels 51 Haydenville and Walter Mathias 19 Enterprise. Mathias was fined for driving on the left side after his car crossed the curb and then into Keels lane.

Logan Gerald R. Mundy Edwin C. Goldsberry Arlington Mulberry Ernest E. Nutter Richard P. Coury Athens W. Main St Joseph C. Brown Marcella Kalklesch Lancaster Route 33 Bessy Keels Haydenville Walter Mathias Enterprise Mathias Keels Harold Brandon

Baptismal Font Dedicated At Local Church Services

Ho mer Rhodeheaver singer and musician dedicates an Ital ian marble baptismal font at First Presbyterian Church Logan. The font, donated by Mrs. E. E Allen of Logan in memory of her husband, honors him as a cousin of Rhodeheaver. He speaks on care for boys from broken homes and spiritual guidance, citing the 12th chapter of Romans. Rhodeheaver and Mrs. J. T. Underwood perform songs. Rev. Henry L. Cerr explains symbolism of the font. A wooden table for display was crafted by Paul Monks.

Logan Homer Rhodeheaver E. E Allen St. John’s River Florida Rhodeheaver J. T. Underwood Henry L. Cerr Paul Monks

Young Persons Leave For Camp Trip

Nelsonville reports a group of Incal youths leaving Sunday for an eight day stay at Camp Ise ll an near Delaware. Joan Malin Thelma Malin Julian Howe Roberta Steenrod Lois Tignes Percy Keith Butt Bob Kirken accompanyers include Mr and Mrs Mallin Mr and Mrs Moorman Mr and Mrs Berry.

Nelsonville Camp Isellan Delaware Joan Thelma Malin Julian Howe Roberta Steenrod Lois Tignes Percy — Keith Butt Bob Kirken And Mel Joe Mallin Wibur Moorman Milton Berry

Nelsonville High Plans July Paper Drive Event

The Nelsonville high school athletic department announces a paper drive for the first week in July. Residents are urged to save old papers and magazines. Proceeds will fund the purchase of essential football equipment.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

Funeral services for Mrs Frank Disbennett

Funeral services for Mrs Frank Disbennett 63 Rockbridge were held Sunday at 2 p m at Leonard funeral home conducted by Rev Louis C Mathew. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Music by Mrs Perry and Inheden and Miss Lars Inboden. Pallbearers were Lester Huston Ralph Stiverson Harold Daubenmire Lou Daubenmire Robert Hansiey Grant Smith.

Three People Arraigned In Court Of Mayor

In Nelsonville Edna Hanes Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Earl Hilleary and fined 10 dollars plus coats. Robert Warren and Lawrence Ketteli pled quarreling charges, both fined 10 dollars and costs each. Notice of appointment lists Catharine Bork of BF GO Athens as executor or administrator. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated June 30, 1981 John F Newcomer Probate Judge. Bertha Artshouster of Athens named executrix of Armbruster estate. creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated June 3, 1900.

Nelsonville Edna Hanes Athens Earl Hilleary Robert Warren Lawrence Ketteli Ashton Ave Catharine x Bork Athen Ohi Bent Jonn F James Jesten Orto Fred Teuton Athens County Ohio John FP Said Bertha &. Artshouster Athens Chile A . Armbruster Athans Barre Newcome

Strawberry Uses Are Multiple by Mrs Emily Van Fossan

Logan story notes versatile strawberry uses beyond jam including canned berries frozen for color, juice for jelly, and various fruit products. It details safe canning steps, juice extraction, sugar guidance, and a test for pectin in jelly making, with references to extension bulletins and a definition of ideal fruit jelly.

Emily van Fossan Logan Tievetlan Ieee N. Eb, Goldthwaite University of Tinea Aatural Extension Service State’ University

Greased Skillet Triggers Neslonville Fire Call

Nelsonville fire crews answered a Sunday morning alarm at Richard on High Street as a greased skillet overheated and filled the house with smoke. Fireman George Godenschwager reported the incident, with residents escaping unharmed and no injuries noted.

Nelsonville Richard High St Collines George Godenschwager

Red Cross Will Meet Wednesday

Logan chapter members invited to the annual Red Cross meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Red Cross rooms. Election of 12 directors for the coming year plus reports on services and the 1951 fund drive. Several term expirations and vacancies due to moves and deaths will be addressed.

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Admissions

Birth notes list Mr and Mrs Albert Mount and others from Mt Mary area with a newborn daughter for Mrs George Blonser and several sons for local couples. Admissions include Margaret Allen Gartlinger and Pauline Sohn among multiple Nelsonville and nearby towns. Dismissals record Darlene Musick Shawnee and Blaine Wolfe Nelsonville Route 2.

Albert Mount George Blonser William McConnell Buchtel Joan Trobate Shawnee Richard Kline Nelsonville Margaret Allen Gartlinger Loren North W. Barber Carbondale Pauline Sohn Pauline Sohn, ‘Buchtel, A Minnie Tucker New Straite Lloyd Johnson Goldie Moore Athens Walter Lanner Lawrence Reeves Thomas Humphrey Everett Hickman New Straitsville Thomas F. McCallister Glouster Darlene Musick William Brown Blaine Wolfe

Two Autos Collide At City Intersection

A traffic accident at Canal Street in Nelsonville Sunday about 5 15 p m ended with both cars damaged and injuries to both drivers. Captain Grace K Puppel of Fort Meade Maryland eastern bound collided with a halted car driven by John J Dixon of Charleston West Virginia.

Nelsonville Canal St Grace K. Puppel Fort Meade Md John J. Dixon Charleston W. Va West Virginia

Welch Dies at 73 in Washington County

William D Welch 73 died Saturday evening at his brother Henry’s home near Cutler after a brief illness born in Decatur Township Washington County son of John and Cassander Weaver Welch lifelong resident veteran of Spanish American War served in the Philippine Islands member of Cutler IOOF 784 and Mt Liberty EUB Church Surviving brothers Thomas M and L A Welch of Marietta and Henry funeral at Mt Liberty Church Tuesday at 1 pm with Rev Guy White and military honors by Ames Legion Post 498 of Bes Friends may visit at Henry Welch’s home

William 2. Welch Henry Cutler Decateur Township Washington County Mr. Welch John and Cassander Weaver Welch Philippine Islands Mt. Liberty Ted Guy White Jean Ames Legion Post Bes

Noted Singer Honored At Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs Paul Monks hosted a dinner honoring Homer Rhodeheaver after his appearance at the First Presbyterian Church. Rhodeheaver’s cousin Mr Mattie Allen attended. Mrs Monks is a neighbor of the nationally known singer.

Logan Paul Monks Homer Rhodeheaver Mattie Allen Mr. Rhodeheaver First Presbyterian Church

Ruggles Visit Relatives in Monroeville

Mr and Mrs Harold C Ruggles with children Martha and Billy are visiting relatives in Monroeville this week.

Logan Harold C. Ruggles Martha and Billy Monroeville

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Weekly Club Gatherings

WW Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Everett Hewlett home for potluck social after business. WBA Review 240 convenes today in Fagles Hall at 7 30 p m with potluck lunch following. Esther Class Christian Church hosts a covered dish dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m in church social rooms with hosts Mrs Bertha Bowers and Mrs Ora Barrows. Mrs L A Davis leads devotions. class president Mrs Edna Scott presides. Wh Pst sorority plans its annual dinner tonight at 6 15 p m at First Presbyterian Church. Logan Mrs G Co Hengst visiting son Raymond in Shaker Heights, plans to return to Cleveland suburb after visit.

WBA Fagles Hall Esther The Christian Church Ber Tha Bowers Ora Barrows L. A. Davis Edna Scott Pst First Presbyterian Church Logan G. Co. Hengst Raymond Shaker Heights Cleveland

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