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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

4

Mrs Hodgson Dies At 94 In Ohio Home

Mrs Annie Hodgson 94, a former Holliseter resident, died at the Drake Rest Home Chesterhill after four months illness. Born in Pennsylvania she was daughter of Edward and Margaret Pickford. Survived by daughter Annetta Brown Columbus two sons William Chesterhill Arthur Columbus five grandchildren nine great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and a brother Mathew England. Husband William Hodgson Sr. preceded her in death. Wiley funeral home handling arrangements.

Hodgson Holliseter Drake Rest Chesterhill Pennsylvania Edward Margaret Pickford Order of the Daughters of S. George Annetta Brown Columbus William of Arthur Mathew England William Hodgson, Sr

Islands of the Blest: Scilly Isles Climate Remark

Temperatures in Britain's Scilly Isles rarely fall below 46 degrees, a note on their mild climate. Mainland Britons refer to the Scillys as the Islands of the Blest or Fortunate Isles.

Britain Scilly Isles Britons Scillys Islands Fortunate Isles

Itch Relief Ad Promises Quick Scratch Cure

An advertisement claims ITCH-ME-NOT provides instant relief for external itching such as insect bites and contact irritation. It promotes applying the product at drugstores with fast drying and promises relief within five minutes.

Galiaherng Company

Chauncey Dover Band Schedule Update

The second summer band lessons are set for July 6 and 7 in the band room. Senior band rehearsal is July 6 from 6 30 to 9 p m.

Chauncey-Dover Chauncey

Area Youngsters Return From Washington Trip

Two Athens area youths Charlene Evans of Gallipolis and Gary Dean Amesville returned after a week in Washington D C as guests of Congressman Walter H Moeller. They helped in his office and toured the Capitol Building and Senator Young Office. They attended Army Band performances and Marine Corps Sunset Retreat gaining insight into democracy and government processes. Gary won the Week in Washington contest for Athens County and Charlene won Gallia County.

Athens Area Washington, D. C Walter H. Moeller Mr. Moeller Charlene Capitol Stephen Young Marine Corps Washington Moeller Gary Athens County Gallia County

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mrs Minnie Stalder guests of Mr and Mrs Barker in Athens. Mrs Helen Brown of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs James Dorr and attends funeral in Athens Route 3. Rev Raymond Pidcock and wife visit daughter Mrs George Walton and grandchildren Pam and Alan. Mrs Walton's family plan stay with her parents. Ruth Simpson of Columbus visits family in Columbus. Homer Shields hosts nephew Billy Writsel and family in Columbus then visits sister Mrs R L Davis in Riverside Hospital. Bernice Pritts shows improvement at Ellis Ave home. Terry Forsyth birthday celebrated June 18 with dinner at Don Forsyth home. attendees include relatives from Middlefield and Athens.

Minnie Stalder Ralph Barker Athens Helen Brown Columbus James Dorr Gladys Ervin Raymond Pidcock Coshocton George Walton Pam Alan Walton Ruth Simpson Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson Homer Shields Shield Billy Writsel Donnie Mr. Shields R. L. Davis Riverside Methodist Hospital Bernice Pritts Ellis Ave Terry Forsyth Don Forsyth Willam J. Forsyth Judy Middlefield Hulda Schlachlt West Farmington Buddy Howard Frances Howard Carolyn Hanson John Kenny Pierce Johnny Billy Danny _ Forsyth Terry

Woman Injured In Garage Incident In Maplewood

Mrs A C Wells of Maplewood was injured Sunday when her car rolled backward from a garage stall. Her arm was caught between the car and door frame, needing 14 stitches. Neighbor John R. Davis rushed her to Sheltering Arms Hospital where she remains for treatment. Mrs Arthur Jago, Reynoldsburg, is with the Wells family.

Glouster A. C. Wells Maplewood John R. Davis Sheltering Arms Hospital Arthur Jago Reynoldsburg Wells

Local visits across Ohio and New Jersey over weekend

Mr and Mrs William Zimmer returned home Sunday after a week in Cuyahoga Falls with Mr and Mrs M J Williams and in Akron with Mr and Mrs A J Zimmerman. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Zimmer man for the weekend. Mrs Joan Price stayed several days in Zanesville with sister and family including Bernard McKinney and Neal Morris. Pappy Archer returned home Thursday after two weeks in New Jersey towns and Lancaster Pennsylvania.

William Zimmer Cuyahoga Falls M. J. Williams Akron A. J. Zimmerman Zimmerman Joan Price Zanesville Bernard McKinney Neal Morris Neal Morris and Her Father, ‘‘Pappy’’ Archer Haskell Clifton Fassaic Wallington N. J Lancaster

Chauncey Cub Scout Pack 78 Picnic at Columbus Zoo

Chauncey Cub Scout Pack 78 held a Sunday picnic with parents and leaders at the Columbus Zoo. The July Pack 78 meeting is scheduled for Glouster Memorial Park.

Chauncey Columbus Zoo Glouster Memorial Park

Waveray City Social Notes Highlights Visitors and Travel

The column lists social visits and travel notes from Murray City and surrounding areas. Rev. Lloyd Smith and Mrs. Lillie Houser returned from the EUB Conference in Columbus. Charles Stover of Canton visited friends in Murray City. Detroit visitors Mr. and Mrs. Charles Packard and Junie and Mrs. Anna Paul of Los Angeles visited the Lauriskey family. Eugene Lauriskey of Coshocton spent days with the Lauriskees. Merlin Hillyer and Pearl Hillyer from Taylorville, Illinois visited Pearl Hillyer. Mrs. Frank Williams, Pearl Williams and Lemma Lloyd visited Clarence Leamon of Haydenville. Ted Dixon and Randy, and Beverly Shiftler of Logan visited the Sorrells. Emmett Short and Elroy Short visited Zanesville relatives. Fauna Matheny has re...

Charles Packard Junie Detroit Anna Paul Los Angeles Calif Walter Lauriskey Frank Williams Pearl Williams Lemma Lloyd Clarence Leamon Haydenville

Old Settlers Reunion Committee to Meet Friday

Jacksonville and Mayor Charles Williams report plans for the Old Settlers Reunion Committee meeting at 7 p m Friday in the village building. The group aims to build a concrete platform on the corner of Sixth and Palmer Streets as part of the reunion preparations.

Sixth and Palmer Sts Charles Williams

Cub Scouts Swim CHAUNCEY-Den Chiefs at Crystal Pool

Cub Scouts assist with swimming instructions under Archie Stanley and Mickey Shields at Crystal Pool. Participants include Butch Brown Mike Gretz Ronnie Kozma Biff Brown Mark Bridgewater Greg Sorrell David Shaver Ted Gretz Greg Henry Eddie Shields Donnie Shields David Kostival Johnny Abdella Jeff Lenigar Bobby Stanley and Fred Moore.

Chauncey — den Chiefs Cub Scouts Crystal Pool Archie Stanley Mickey Shields Butch Brown Mike Gretz Ronnie Kozma Biff Brown Mark Bridgewater Greg Sorrell David Shaver Ted Gretz Greg Henry Eddie Shields Donnie Shields David Kostival Johnny Abdella Jeff Lenigar Bobby Stanley Fred Moore

Visitors Extend Warm Welcome to Local Families

Residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Matheny and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Matheny and children of Logan. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Chapman and Theresa Chapman of Millfield, Miss Karen Drake of Glouster Route 3, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Drake with Cynthia Drake of Glouster Route 1.

Joshua Matheny Dan Matheny Logan Jay Chapman Theresa Millfield Karen Drake Glouster Bill Drake Cynthia Howard Craft

Foot care ad promises relief with T-4-L Solution

An old advertisement touts T-4-L foot solution for foot pain swelling odor and athlete’s foot with a 48 cent back guarantee and immediate relief offer at Gallaher Drug Company. It cites foot anatomy and trivia about Virginia and West Virginia.

Gallaher Drug Company

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