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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

3

Nelsonville Driver Pleads Guilty Faces Jail Term

Harrison Johnson of Nelsonville Route 2 changed a prior plea to guilty for operating a vehicle under the influence and without a license. He was fined $100 and costs with a 3 day jail term, plus $10 and costs on the second charge. He is in Athens County Jail awaiting payment.

Nelsonville Harrison Johnson Earl Hilleary Everett Hewlett Johnson Athens County John Windle, Jr Carrie Windle Windle Hilleary Jack Chester Sharp Thornville State Highway Patrol

Nelsonville Emblem Club Members Attend State Meet

Six members of the Nelsonville Emblem Club attended a state Emblem Clubs meeting in Ash tabula Ohio. Dorothy Shearer was elected third vice president and Mary Steenrod named chairman of the board of trustees. The state group will hold its first quarterly meeting in Nelsonville in October.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Emblem Clubs Ashtabula Ohio Mary Steenrod Kate Edington Velma Drake Margaret Ong Lillian Butts Helen Jackson Dorothy Shearer Nelsonville Club

Mrs Barber Dies at 91 in Dayton

Mrs. Charlotte Barber 91 widow of Joseph Barber died Sunday in Dayton where she had lived about a year. Survived by nine children including Mrs. Harry Otis Mrs. Earl Colegrove Mrs. Louis Welch Mrs. Ray Stanforth and Mrs. Charles Figgins. Earl Joseph Lawrence Frank. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Stout funeral home with visitation after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Charlotte Barber Joseph Barber Ashton Ave Dayton Harry Otis Earl Colegrove Louis Welch Columbus Ray Stanforth Hallsville Ohio Charles Figgins Lancaster Earl Barber Buffalo N. Y Joseph Chicago Lawrence Frank Stout Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Glouster Soldiers and Families on Leave and Transfer Plans

First Lt and Mrs Rogers with daughter Diane visit Lt Rogers' parents in Glouster before heading to Lexington Kentucky to see Mrs Rogers' parents. Lt Rogers to report to Fort Eustis Virginia for assignment at the transportation training center at Camp Carson Colorado. Mrs Ira V Henderson leaves Washington DC after a 10 day visit with her son John Lynwood Henderson and his grandparents. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and Margaret Grubbs return from Fort Benning where Smith served after entering service from Camp Rucker Alabama last August. Smith granted 23 day leave before reporting to Fort Lewis Washington. Mrs Martha Newell and Mrs Bertha Heaffen of Cincinnati, former CBS officers, stayed with Dennis Addington in Trimble.

Rogers Lie Diane Holly Rogers Donna Lexington Ft. Eustis Transportation Training Center Camp Carson Colo Ira V. Henderson Washington, D. C John Lynwood Henderson A. J. Viney Robert Smith Margaret Grubbs Fort Benning Smith U. S. Army Camp Rucker Ala Westerville Georgia Fort Lewis Washington Martha Newell Bertha Heaffen Cincinnati CBS Dennis Addington Trimble

Cub Scouts Pack 64 Family Picnic

Cub Scouts Pack 64 schedules a family picnic at Kachelmacher Park Logan on Tuesday at 6 p m. Each family should bring a covered dish sandwiches beverage and table service.

Cub Scouts Kachelmacher Park Logan

WBA Review Dinner Meeting at Baties Dairy Bar

Members plan a 6 p.m. dinner at Baties Dairy Bar followed by a 7 30 p.m. regular meeting in Eagles Hall. Twig 1 from Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Hazel Mellinger’s home.

WBA Review Baties Dairy Bar Eagles Hall Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Hazel Mellinger

Births and admissions in Athens area list

The notice reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Richard Eberts of New Straitsville. It lists admissions of Elden Skinner Chauncey Henry Cullison Athens Route and Miss Anna Marie Davis Athens. Dismissals include Elizabeth DeVore Athens Emory Hughes Murray City Sylvester Hammond Chauncey Mrs Douglas Allbridge Trimble and daughter Mrs Charles Johnson Nelsonville Route 1 and son James McKee Nelsonville Miss Grace Mallen Athens Mrs Agnes Helaski Jacksonville Mrs Paul Galvin Nelsonville and son Mrs Paul Phillips Union Furnace and daughter Mrs Faye Bumgardner Nelsonville Charlies Statten Millfield Route 1.

Richard Eberts New Straitsville Elden Skinner Chauncey Henry Cullison Athens Anna Marie Davis Ida Davis Nelsonville Elizabeth DeVore Emory Hughes Murray City Sylvester Hammond Douglas Allbridge Trimble Charles Johnson James McKee Grace Mallen Agnes Helaski Jacksonville Paul Galvin Paul Phillips Union Furnace Faye Bumgardner Charlies Statten Millfield

Weather maps outline mid June to mid July forecast

The Weather Bureau releases long range maps showing average rainfall and temperature expectations for mid June through mid July. It cautions that this is an estimate rather than a precise forecast and reflects general regional trends rather than specific daily conditions.

U.S. Weather Bureau U. S Plains

Weekend Guests Visit Area Families in Central Ohio

Chauncey area families hosted relatives and friends from Columbus Lancaster Renoldsburg and The Plains for weekend visits. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and sons Ronald Junior Chuck and Michael Miss Francis Howard Mrs Fishers sisters and brother in law hosted. Jackie of Texas visited with the Verity family and Carol. Rev C D Mulkin joined Sunday dinner with the Rice Thomas household. Stalder relatives hosted Debbie and others with Leslie and Hollis Kittle. Bud Howard returned from vacation. Schoonovers hosted Columbus visitors plus relatives. Betty Lee Davis and her children vacationed at The Plains with Carl and their granddaughters Diane and Patty Kaye Davis.

George Fisher Ronald Chuck Michael Francis Howard John Schoonover Betty Lee Davis the Plains Carl Taylor Barberton Therlow Davis Mt. Vernon Diane Patty Kaye Davis

Miss Verree Russell Weds Curtis McClung

Mr and Mrs Loren Russell of Morristown announce the marriage of their daughter Verree to Curtis Scott McClung son of the Rev and Mrs J B McClung of Lancaster. The wedding was at the groom s home with the Rev McClung officiating. The groom is with People s Life Insurance Co. They will reside at 817 Highland Ave Lancaster.

Millfield Loren Russell Morristown Verree Curtis Scott McClung J. B. McClung Lancaster McClung People’s Life Insurance Co Highland Ave

A W Deal Dies at 79 in Millfield Ohio

Amassa W Deal 79 of Millfield died after a weeklong illness in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. A retired coal miner born in Point Pleasant he was a Moose Lodge member in Lancaster. Survived by three daughters Ina Etzel Ivory Dickson and Forrest Noble one grandchild. Funeral at Blower funeral home Tuesday 10 a m with Rev R S Lawrence officiating. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery Lancaster.

Glouster Amassa W. Deal Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Point Pleasant Deal Moose Lodge Lancaster Ina Etzel Mansfield Ivory Dickson Reynoldsburg Forrest Noble Cincinnati Blower Funeral Home Funeral R. S. Lawrence Glouster Methodist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

W H Rush Dies at 65 in Haydenville

William H. Rush 65 of Haydenville died at home Sunday after working at Natco Corp. factory briefly and collapsing on return from lunch. Survived by wife Florence Bush, son James Rush, four daughters, two stepsons and two stepdaughters. Leonard funeral service in charge.

Logan William H. Rush Haydenville Natco Corp Florence Bush James Rush Samuel Hickman Bolivar Randolph Hickman Helen Crane Hazel Smathers Buchtel Eva Hester Speelman James Harden Leonard

Quilting Event And Meeting At Millfield Church

The Martha Class of Millfield Christian Church held a business meeting and an all day quilting session at the church. A pot luck lunch was served to Mrs. Alice Carr, Mrs. Clara Theisen, Mrs. Elizabeth Patton, Olive Brookins and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Christian Church Alice Carr Clara Theisen Elizabeth Patton Olive Brookins Elizabeth Robinett

Glouster Chapter Hosts 50th Annual Eastern Star Inspection

The Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star held its 50th annual inspection at Trimble High School with Audrey Kalbfreisch as inspecting officer. Dinner by Miss Carrye Smith and her class preceded the event attended by 200, with many Grand officers and chapters represented from across Ohio. A reception followed at the home of Worthy Matron Betty Addington. The Loyal Women’s Class of Glouster Church of Christ held a Friday meeting in the church social rooms with hostesses Mrs. Elizabeth Waldeck and Mrs. Virgil Gadner.

Martha Newall Adair Lucille Woodworth Martha Frances Heister Bertha Heaffner Dora Delong Geraldine Morris Pauline Keller Lola Mae Sutter Lena Mae Drummond Martha Hagenberger Edithe Vaughn Columbus Macksburg Corning Shawnee Marietta New Matamoras Guysville Racine Pombroy Beverly Glouster Church of Christ Elizabeth Waldeck Virgil Gadner Ethel Wadley Weltha Williams Kate Vaughn Williams

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meeting Notice

The Catholic Ladies Study Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Church Hall.

Catholic Ladies Study Club

The Bu Bees Meet at Glouster Methodist Church

The Bu Bees of Glouster Methodist Church will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms for their meeting.

Bu Bees Glouster

Class of Glouster Methodist Church Meeting Minutes

The Class met at Mrs. Richard Eddy's home with co hostesses Mrs. Paul Meade. Plans were made for a pinec next month. Refreshments were served to Mabel Landers Ethel Blower Pauline Gamwell Margie McGee Mona Morris Jeannine rs Loretta Me Laughlin.

Glouster Methodist Church Richard Eddy Paul Meade Mabel Landers Ethel Blower Pauline Gamwell Margie McGee Mona Morris Jeanniners Loretta Me‘Laughlin

Emblem Club Meeting Set At Elks Club

Nelsonville Emblem Club schedules regular gathering at the Elks Club Tuesday at 8 p.m. A pot luck lunch will be served during the evening.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Club

Ex Resid ent Schaffer 52 dies in Columbus

Roy Jim Schaffer, 52, former Glouster resident and Athens County native, died Saturday at Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus after weeks of illness. Survived by wife Edith, stepfather S R Clark, and several half siblings. Funeral services held Tuesday at Woodyard funeral home Columbus with graveside rites at Augustine Cemetery Poston at 1 p.m.

Glouster Roy Jim) Schaffer Athens County Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Schaffer Weiman’s Pump Co Edith Schaffer S. R. Clark Blanche Price Cecelia Clark Mary Clark Dayton Maxine Verdone Velma Genssier Chicago Eileen Skinner Woodyard Funeral Home Augustine Poston

Parking Lot Mishap Reported to Police

A minor traffic mishap occurred Friday about 6 p.m. in the Kroger parking lot on West Columbus Street. Charles V. Hester of Mineral backed into William L. Keplar of Logan Route 3, damaging Keplar’s left door. Hester’s vehicle had no damage.

Nelsonville Kroger W. Columbus St Charles V. Hester Mineral William L. Keplar Logan Hester

Notice of Appointment for Riley Keeton Estate

Juanita Buffington of R. D. No. 4 Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix of Riley Keeton estate in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months.

Juanita Buffington Athens Ohio Riley Keeton Athens County C. C. Mellinger Nelsonville Susan Irene Mellinger Francis D. White Hal H. Rowland Samuel Lehew Hollister Said County Olw

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Nelsonville Society State WBA Soga Br Prkins Hiavy Central Northern Great Plains Northwest Verree Russell Curtis McClung A.W. Deal W.H. Rush Mary Ginnan Mary Johnston Edith Stahl Felda Stansberry Edna Bingman Ola Eddy Helen Thomas Evelyn Davis A.B. Colby Sonotone Repair Service All Makes Rebrey FORD Overdrive Wes Fordomatic United States American Hearing Aid Association R. G. Fogle Leon Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio OGG Motor CO Glouster, Ohio Fred R. Beasley, Inc Nelsonville, Ohio OGG & Beasley Logan, Ohio
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