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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1952

Page

3

Community pledges reduced Mount St Mary Hospital debt

Unpaid balance of the Mount St Mary Hospital project pledges stands at 1290.55 dollars with 228,709.45 dollars credited from original 230,000 dollar community pledge. The Mount St Mary Hospital Guild has raised 12,000 dollars to help meet the obligation and aims to clear the debt by mid April. Delinquent pledges in two years total under 4,000 dollars. expected final balance around 16,000 dollars.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Lidwina Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Sisters Hospital Guild Arry Raden Fair C. H. Bartlett Messenger

Child Dies In Hospital In Columbus

Brenda Sue Blosser four months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Blosser of Groveport died Monday in Children's Hospital Columbus Surviving include sister Joan brother Gary and grandparents Mr and Mrs Raymond Blosser Beech Street Middleport Funeral services at Mission Church Rutland Wednesday 1 30 p m Burial Miles Cemetery Friends may call at the Raymond Blosser residence

Pomeroy Brenda Sue Blosser Ralph Blosser Groveport Childrens’ Hospital Columbus Joan Gary Raymond Blosser Beech St Middleport Rutland Miles Cemetery

World Day of Prayer service at Methodist Church

Sunday service at the New Straitsville Methodist Church featured an organ prelude by Helen Plumley and prayers by Rev. Owen Plumley. Rev. Arthur Maxwell of Carmel Baptist Church gave the principal address on God and America.

New Straitsville Methodist Church Helen Plumley Owen Plumley Arthur Maxwell Carmel Baptist Church America Roe McNabe Richard Swelgen Mt. Zion Paul Lehman Kenneth Martin The Apostolic Gospel Church Erma Pierce Owen Wallace

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Report March 4

Salable hogs 3800 uneven trade with barrows and gilts steady to higher, best quotient around 18.00 to 18.25 for 180-250 lb hogs. cattle slow with some good and choice steers 32.00-34.00. calves 200. sheep meager receipts. poultry and eggs: eggs 34-41 cents, fryers over 2.5 lbs 30, heavy hens 26-27, butter wholesale 88, potatoes 2.50-6.92.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U.S

Market report from Point Pleasant on Livestock Prices

Hogs ranged 12.40 to 18.00 with heavy kinds 15.00 to 17.00 and sows 13.00 to 15.00. Cattle market active and mostly steady with quotes: l0 to 33 dollars for various beef cattle. stock cattle steady. no choice fed cattle available. calves listed from 15.00 to 25.00.

Point Pleasant

Mansion House Caretaker Captain Curry Dies

Captain Mari on S. Curry died at 3 15 p m Monday at his daughter's home 29 Main St in Point Pleasant He had been ill since Feb 18 He served at the first Kanawha docks and was Mansion House caretaker since 1936 Born May 15 1867 Marmet W Va He leaves daughter Mrs Homer Varian and great grandson Homer Osher Funeral 2 pm Thursday at Crow funeral home with Rev C G Billups burial at Suncrest Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home

Point Pleasant Marion S. Curry Homer Varian Main St Curry Homer Osher Crow Funeral Home C. G. Billups Suncrest Cemetery

Plans For Glouster Church Of Christ Rally

A rally and fellowship meeting for men of Churches of Christ and guests is set for Friday at 7 45 p m in Glouster Church of Christ. James Horner of New Marshfield will lead the song service. Prof Donald Nash of Kentucky Christian College will speak. Glouster youth choir directed by Mrs Bonnie Christman will sing. Each church group may present a musical number. Local committee: Daniel K Teater Robert Gamwell Sr Leo Lemoine Delmar Gladden.

Glouster Churches of Christ Glouster Church of Christ James Horner New Marshfield

Buchtel York Band Concert Friday at School Gym

The Buchtel York High School Band will present a concert in the school gymnasium Friday at 8 p.m. The Band Boosters will host a bake sale after the concert and serve coffee and cake during the evening.

Buchtel Buchtel-York High School

Funeral Plans for Jacob Katzenbach Updated

Funeral services for Jacob Katzenbach are rescheduled from Wednesday to Saturday at 1 30 pm at Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Jacob Katzenbach Stout

Resident Pleads Guilty in Restricted-Area Passing Case

Horace S. Haynes of Clifton West Virginia pleaded guilty before Mayor Paul Galvin to passing another car in a restricted area. He was fined 10 dollars and costs. An affidavit was filed by the State Highway Patrol. Carl Lanning of Athens was fined 30 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication and was committed to Athens County Jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Horace S. Haynes Clifton W.va Paul Galvin State Highway Patrol Carl Lanning City Athens County

Past Noble Grands Club meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah lodge will hold a birthday dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday in Odd Fellows Hall.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Where Were Councilmen

Nelsonville city council met and adjourned to March 10. Four members attended roll call: Pierce Baird, Joe Barrows, C. W. Monks, and Joe Stedem. Minutes reading was deferred and the motion to adjourn for one week passed. Absentees reportedly went to the Class B tournament in Athens.

Nelsonville Arthur Kennedy Pierce Baird Joe Barrows C. W. Monks Joe Stedem C. D. Crawford Athens

Jacksonville Hosts Notables In Weekend Visits

Glouster personals note visits from Akron and Columbus families staying with Jacksonville residents. Mrs Nettie Heiser returns from Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Rainey couple spent time in Florida where Mr Rainey had a heart attack but is improving. Jacksonville residents hosted guests from Trimble Barberton Columbus and more.

Nettie Heiser Jacksonville Sheltering Arms Hospital William Coey Russell Coey Akron Fred Heffken J. W. Herrold Trimble E. C. Shirkey Mildred Harrison Steubenville Harry Vaughn Gloria Ann Exenhamper Mary Soltis Barberton Henry Exenhamper George Burdiss Dianne Johnny Columbus Elbert Maxwell Elza Moody Bishopville Harvey Norris Jerry Cookie Crooksville Anna Moody John Moody Main Street John Johnston H. T. Rainey Laura Zimmer Florida Walter Robinson Rainey

Alterations Reported Underway at City Hall

Nelsonville Mayor Paul Galvin orders limited upgrades after inspector’s guidance. A banister will be installed along the main stairway to the second floor and the women’s jail stove will be enclosed and vented.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin City Hall

Knights of Pythias Lodge To Confer Rank Here

Nelsonville notices Valley Lodge 169, Knights of Pythias, will confer a rank during a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting here announced by C W Monks master of work.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias C. W. Monks

Prayer Day Observed At Trimble Church Of Christ

World Day of Prayer observed by Trimble Church of Christ led by Mrs. Gertrude Rainey with support from Mrs. Pearl Christman Mrs. Connie Brown Mrs. Fern Johnson and Mrs. Betty Addington. Rev Earl C Mohler spoke. Open Bible globe centerpiece lit by Gwen Harvey before offering. Doxology and benediction by Rev Gilbert Courtney followed by Bugle Call and Chorus Day is Gone by Mrs Lucy Harvey.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ Gertrude Rainey Pearl Christman Connie Brown Fern Johnson Betty Addington Lucy Harvey Earl C. Mohler Gwen Harvey Gilbert Courtney

Loyal Workers Class meets at First Methodist Church

The Loyal Workers Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 306 Cross St. hostesses are Mrs. Charles Scott and Mrs. Nelle Bowers. Mrs. Adda Hawk presents the program and Mrs. Jean Carpenter leads devotions.

First Methodist Church Charles Scott Cross St Nelle Bowers Adda Hawk Jean Carpenter

Past Chiefs Association Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs. Carl Bateman.

Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters Carl Bateman

Local social guests visit families across Indiana and Ohio

Mr and Mrs Car Pflum of Brooksville Indiana and their hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Craig of West Washington Street spent Saturday in Wellston. Dr and Mrs Jos Forrester and children of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Brooks. Mr and Mrs David Dewhurst and son Bobby of Pomeroy were Sunday guests of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ed Dewhurst. Mr and Mrs Gerald Thomas of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Thomas.

Car Pflum Brooksville Ind Fred Craig W. Washington St Craigs Wellston Jos. Forrester Columbus John Brooks David Dewhurst Bobby Pomeroy Ed Dewhurst Gerald Thomas Sam Thomas

Sailor Edward Hopstetter Enlists at Navy Great Lakes

Edward R. Hopstetter sailor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopstetter, enlisted in the Navy three weeks ago and is stationed for training at Great Lakes Illinois.

Nelsonville Edward R. Hopstetter Charles Hopstetter Navy Great Lakes Ill

Man leverages All-Bran for relief and energy

Detroit man reports happier, younger feelings and relief from constipation after using Kellogg's All-Bran. Ad promises bulk, iron, protein, and vitamins with a daily cupful and plenty of liquids. If unsatisfied after 10 days, send empty carton for double money back.

Detroit Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Five Inducted Into National Honor Society at Glouster

Glouster High School inducted five junior students into the National Honor Society Friday in the school auditorium. The ceremony was attended by the entire high school, faculty and the new members' parents. Named honorees are Suzanne Colbert, Joan Ginnan, Sabra Dunlap, Helen Crawford and Jerry Ginnan.

Glouster Glouster High School Suzanne Colbert Joan Ginnan Sabra Dunlap Helen Crawford Jerry Ginnan

Trimble Man Dies at 86 in Glouster Ohio

Wallace Brooks aged 86 died Monday at his home in Trimble. Born in Athens County he was the son of Charles and Libbie Brooks. Survived by wife Mam ie and four brothers Bert Elza Arza all Glouster and Harvey of Millersport. Body at John S Blower funeral home. Funeral arrangements announced later.

Glouster Wallace Brooks Trimble Athens County Charles Libbie Brooks Mamie Bert Elza Arza Harvey Millersport John S. Blower

Burr Oak Stage Conservation Pool Meeting Notice

The Daughters of St. George Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Grace Zimmer in Glouster. The notice also lists times for Burr Oak Stage conservation pool readings and rise over 48 hours.

Pean Glouster Daughters of St. George Grace Zimmer

Fish and Game Group Sets Meeting on Conservation

Nelsonville area sportsmen and farmers organize the Fish and Game Conservation League to study restoring eroded lands and stocking game. They urge citizens to join, contact state lawmakers, and cooperate to end unlawful hunting. The meeting is at the Legion Home on West Columbus Street at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League T. A. Hickman Fish and Game League League Legion W. Columbus St

Mrs Stump Dies Aged 50 In Glouster Ohio

Dorothy Esther Stump aged 50 died at her home 13 Republic Ave Glouster after illness since Friday. Survived by husband Robert father Daniel Peters Canton daughter Mrs Evelyn Church foster son Donald Sabo and sister Mrs Marvine Alexander Canton. Funeral Friday 1 pm at Glouster Nazarene Church led by Rev Harry Swartz. Burial New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday.

Nelsonville Dorothy Esther Stump Republic Ave Glouster Robert Daniel Peters Canton Evelyn Church Donald Sabo Marvine Alexander

Crash Kills Ex-Resident in Columbus Auto Crash

Clara Hickman 63 formerly of Point Pleasant, Columbus resident, was killed Sunday in a car wreck. Her son James 437, also a former Point Pleasant resident, was seriously injured when their vehicle failed to round a curve and hit a tree.

Point Pleasant Clara Hickman Columbus James Hickman

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admission and Discharges

Admitted: Mrs. Birdie Boling Murray Miss Violet Guess Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs. Josephine Kishler New Lexington Mrs. Mary Hardman Logan Mrs. Lillian Decker Murray City. Dismissed: Mrs. Zoe Doolittle Carbondale.

Birdie Boling Murray Violet Guess Nelsonville Josephine Kishler New Lexington Mary Hardman Logan Lillian Decker Murray City

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