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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1955

Page

2

Firemen Back Magic Show In March At Chauncey High

Chauncey Cumwines Dover Volunteer Fire Department brings internationally known magician Boss and Company to Chauncey High with a two hour show on March 9. Matinee at 1 pm for school children. evening performance features reenactment of the Egyptian Tomb Mystery. Proceeds fund a new fire house. tickets at Johnson's Service Station, from fire department members, and at the high school store.

Chauncey Cumwines Dover Depament Boss and Company Johnson's Service Fire Department Sto

unclear text from a meeting notes of Kiwanis club

Fragmented OCR text references Kiwanis club remarks and a film shown by Bain Careen Skeeter Bean, with garbled names and canceled events. It mentions Linscott as high standard and a list of names including Wana Dalton Dee Cir. The passage lacks coherent events or dates.

Bain Careen- Skeeter Bean Linscott Dalton Dee

Scouts Launch Cookie Sale Amid Troop Growth

This week Brownie and Girl Scout groups begin taking orders for cookies. Two new Brownie troops join, and two new Girl Scout groups will participate. Proceeds support Scouts’ public outreach as cookies are delivered next week.

Glouster Brownie Scouts Girl Scouts Irl

Nicholson Family Farm Stands Since Civil War Era Meigs County

Meigs County Meigs Rutland Township home of the Nicholson family has stayed in one line since the Civil War. William Nicholson born 1866 grew up on the farm and voted in every election. Philip Wilkinson Nicholson, his son, earned carpentry and coffin making trades and joined the Union army. Seth Nicholson, current resident and teacher in Rutland, leads the family legacy with descendants living nearby and a history tied to Mason City and Pomeroy across the Ohio River.

Harfos Nicholsons Rutland Township Meigs County William Nicholson Seth’ Nichole Philip Wilkinson Nicholson Seth Nicholson Philip Elizabeth Rhenny Nicholson Ohio Cumberland Maryland Brilip W. Nicholson Guernsey County Rutland ‘Township Inna Don Wood Mason City Pomeroy Linnie Freda Pearl Forrest Fared Samuel Paine Calumnus Lewis Payne Iater Hilip Wilkinson Nicholson William Elizabeth Nicholson Cynthia Hunt W. A Rutland Ohio University Kappa Delta Pi Nina Marvin Chase Albany Corrie 13Th West Virginia Infantry Ohio River Philip W. Nicholson Mason Citys Point Pleasant General Jenkins Mason’ County Sheridan Barty Shenandoah Valley Cortina Cornel New York Cornell University Meigs ¢ County Calv Side Hill Ed Chester Dr. Cornwell Ives Mason

Glouster Social Notes and Community Programs

Glouster notice lists attendees including Mrs Ernest Nott Mrs Albert Love and son Harry and many others. Next meeting at Edward Moore home followed by Patriotic Program with a temple display Grange activities Boy Scout and IOOF degree practice plus Sunbeam Class meeting at Bill Brunton home with prayers and readings. Community guests include Warren Simpson hospitalized for mother’s stroke and Rev Helen Tatman hosting church activities with devotional talks and Young Girl Goes to the City program.

Ernest Nott Albert Love Harry Grace Dixon Patty Sarah McClelland Georgia Barnes Lillian Nott Alma Howard Bernice Lowery Bill Brunton Billy Lee Bruce Beverly Mabel Billingsly Columbus Edward Moore Magic City Ioof Charlesmas Lodge Elions Wall Oakdale Sunbeam Miles FE Hoon Ed Rd Moore Paul Darewood Jewell Lewis Jewell Heart Narvey Curtis , Jr Logan Minnie Stalder Warren FE. Simpson Fort Lewis Wash Hazel Simpson Millfield Chester Simpson Chauncey Paul Rutledge William McGowan Shelby Helen Tatman Robert Welch Ashville Ohio Donald Vernon Bobbie New Straitsville Rail Wilson Bartlett Evelyn Birchfield SDS Glouster Method Church Elizabeth Gordon Richard “Guinther Albert Hall Helen Kirkbride

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

An advertisement urges fast action when a cough from a common cold lingers. It claims four coughs or chest colds may lead to chronic bronchitis and promotes Creomulsion as a potent, nature aiding remedy to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. The pink and blue bottle targets adults and children, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Nature

Birthday Celebrated for Ann Simonton in Buffet Party

Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton hosted a buffet Sunday for the birthday of their daughter Ann. Guests included a long list of relatives and friends from New Marshfield Corning Dresden and nearby towns. Gifts were sent by Verna Tinkham Mary Welsden and Francis Williams among others.

Elizabeth Robinett Hosts Church Woman's Fellowship

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett entertained the Christian Woman's Fellowship with Mrs Edith McDaniel presiding over a business session. Devotions were led by Mrs Myrtle Wilcox and members counted grasps and tied up old projects. Refreshments were served to Mrs Myrie Wilcox Mrs Mabel Shaner Mrs Mazel Earich Mrs Jessie Fulton Mrs Grace Border Mrs Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins Helen Howard and Eda Hefficin

Woman's Fellowship of Church Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Christian Woman's Fellowship Edith McDaniel Myrtle Wilcox Myrie Wilcox Mabel Shaner Mazel Earich Jessie Fulton Grace Border Olive Brookins Helen Howard Eda Hefficin

Gates Close at Dam to Raise Water Level at Burr Lake

An engineer reports gates at Lake Burr Dam were closed last Sunday at 10 30 am. If weather permits, the dam will begin to rise toward its normal level.

Lake Burr

Peterson's Ointment Relief for Piles Advertised

Millions suffer from itching and smarting piles and find fast relief with Peterson's Ointment. A customer testimonial praises it for soothing itching, helping sleep through the night, and calls it marvelous. Available at all druggists with money back guarantee.

Peterson

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