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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
9
Carl Starkey of Nelsonville underwent major surgery at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. The operation was performed successfully and the patient is reported in stable condition with recovery underway.
Mrs Sid Mullen travels from Nelsonville to Detroit on Sunday due to grandson Donnie Morrison’s illness. The trip reflects family urgency as medical concerns arise.
Mother Ignace from Heythuysen arrives with Mother Clarissa for a year tour of about 44 convents across the United States. They toured Stella Niagara and Columbus visiting St. Vincent's Orphanage and plan to visit multiple Franciscan institutions in Ohio including schools hospitals and shrines. The order operates 174 institutions with over 4300 sisters across several countries.
Mr and Mrs Charlie L Newman of Columbus announce the birth of a son John Martin on February 27. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John F DeLong Nelsonville Charles Newman of Buchtel and Mrs Harry Martin Columbus. The mother is the former Frances DeLong.
Mrs Blanche Swarts, her sister in law Mrs Dan Jen king, and Mrs Currens traveled to Columbus with Swarts daughter for surgery at White Cross Hospital Saturday. Currens’ condition is reported as satisfactory. Mrs Carl Littlejohn and another sister joined them Saturday.
Ad touts GEO-MINERAL as a natural mineral remedy for stomach, kidney, rheumatic, and nerve complaints. It claims minerals from Earth bolster blood, energy, and mental sharpness, cites Roosevelt and historic springs, and urges readers to observe bowel and kidney cleansing after use.
Economy Drug Co. owner Jack Wright reports Geo-Mineral has broken all sales records after eight months in the medicine market. Users tout miraculous results for rheumatism arthritis kidney weakness and stomach issues amid thousands of bottles sold on guarantee with few refunds.
Nelsonville church women join in World Day of Prayer at Epiphany Church on March 7 30 p.m. Mrs Kenneth C Orwiler leads with parts from most Nelsonville churches. Theme is The Lord Is Thy Keeper from Psalm 121. Offerings aid American Indians African Americans migrant families China and India via United Council of Church Women.
Nelsonville residents are informed that the Rev Fr Eugene Owens former pastor of St Andrews Church is confined to Mt Carmen Hospital Columbus for treatment.
The Circle of Ruth meets March 7 at 6 p.m. in Presbyterian Church social rooms for a sacrificial dinner. Instead of a covered dish, members donate the dish cost. Devotions by Mrs. James Shumaker and a program on China by Mrs. Cecil Shafer. Hostesses are Mrs. Oral Daugherty, Mrs. Robert Ohlinger, Mrs. Jack Haffner, and Mrs. Olive Stephenson.
Members of the Pandorian Club meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Jack Wilsons Chestnut Street home Mrs Edward Howe presents the program and radio tickets will be turned in at this meeting.
The Wednesday Club will be entertained tonight at seven o’clock by Mrs. John Fisher instead of Mrs. Nia Mallen as announced. The switch is due to illness in the Mallen household.
Mrs. C. T. Brewer of Harrah Oklahoma accompanied the body of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Bean to Nelsonville for burial ten days ago and has returned home after visiting here with Mrs. Joe B. Davis and other relatives.
Nelsonville Ohio Hunters will gather Thursday at 1 p m at the Baird lot near the C and O depot in Nelsonville for the first fox drive in Athens County. Curtis Robinette says supervision by Fish and Game Conservation League officials seeks several hundred participants.
The Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville will host Lenten Wednesday services at 7 30 p m with speakers from area parishes including Rev Sidney C McCammon of Christ Church Cincinnati and Rev Samuel Keyes of St Mary's Waynesville March 9. A Thursday 7 a m Holy Communion also begins next week.
Nelsonville Ohio Mrs Josephine Britton Carter 89 died Tuesday at her daughter s home in Mansfield Ohio where she lived Funeral services set for Thursday 10 am at Stout Funeral Home Rev Gilbert Courtney burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey She was predeceased by husband James B and survived by three daughters Mrs Matoska Mrs B B Preston Miami Florida and Mrs Lewis Begin Buffalo New York and sons B F Carter Chauncey L B Carter Oklahoma City C P Carter Danville Illinois and S R Carter Miami
Nelsonville city police reports show 34 arrests in February up from 16 in January under Police Chief James Cope. Intoxication arrests jumped from 3 to 16. assaults fell from 3 to 1. quarrel incidents rose to 5. 2 DWI arrests. two stop sign crashes and dog quarantine charges. single counts for motorcycle consent, forgery, bad checks, disturbing the peace, threats, and unsafe operation. Nine traffic cases were sent to the mayor's court by the State Highway Patrol, up from four in January.
Mrs Emma Dailey of 320 West Franklin Street Nelsonville underwent major surgery Friday at Hocking Valley Hospital Lora. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
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