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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1958
Page
2
A Nelsonville Classroom Teachers Association meeting featured a panel on the gifted child. Moderator Kathryn Gray led Mary Norris Ben Adamson Alice Pendry Hoy Seckinger and Roger Wolf with guests William Friedrich and Charles Evans from the city board of education.
Nelsonville reports four men settled fines and costs after Mayor Auflick explained a licensing issue. The firm had a $100 license arranged by former Mayor Hilleary, but no ordinance covered it. City solicitor Shu maker advised settling instead of refund, the company then paid $20 for a four person solicitations license.
In Nelsonville, the 1958 Heart Fund Drive has reached 760 dollars. Organizers Mrs. Dix Powell Mrs. William Howe and Mrs. Martha Friedrich say progress is strong. A March 15 benefit variety show at Elks Hall from 2 to 5 p m is planned to support the Heart Fund.
A retold tale credited to John the Beloved describes Jesus comforting a boy whose dog died. The story emphasizes hearing creation, shell tokens, and the idea that change and death guide boys and men toward higher understanding. Cepr. 1958 Mirror Enterprises Co.
A string of weekend visitors is listed across Chauncey Columbus and nearby towns. Families host relatives and friends including Gartin Ross Leffler Antle Dodds Willis Kaszonyi Slaven Werden Woods and Linder with travel to Tennessee Lima Niles and Glouster.
Nelsonville community notices indicate the Pirouette Club will hold a rummage sale March 22 in the Lawson Building beginning at 8 a.m. Deliveries may be made March 21 between 7 and 8 30 p.m. Call Charlotte Terwillinger or Jean Smith if transportation is needed.
Mrs. Lester Risch of Logan gave an illustrated talk on her Easter Holy Land trip to the Hyperion Club at the Girl Scout Little House with Mrs. Leonard Myers hosting. A short club meeting was led by president Mrs. Lloyd Evans. The group donated to the Fountain Fund of the Nelsonville Garden Club to restore the Public Square fountain and will join with city federated clubs on April 18 for a tea and reception for city school teachers at the First Methodist Church.
Joseph S Bailey 75 of Chester died Monday night at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after being taken there Sunday. Survived by wife Chloe a daughter Mrs Delmar Baum of Chester and three sons Henry Lee Rex and Ronald of Chester along with eight grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at Chester Methodist Church with burial in Chester Cemetery. Friends may call Rawlings Coats Funeral Home Middleport.
Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey of Nelsonville hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of their granddaughter Miss Ann Simonton birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Love John ny Willard Sue and Mary of New Marshfield Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton and the guest of honor.
In the Vern Snap Coakley case the charges were withdrawn and the costs were assessed to Paul Persons who filed the complaint, not to Coakley as previously reported.
Division 14 of the Practical Nurse Association of Ohio will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the classrooms of Athens State Hospital. A program has been arranged and all practical nurses and others interested in practical nursing are invited.
Firemen were called yesterday to Don Hutton's Grover Street residence when a gas stove ignited throw rugs. Damage was minimal. Alarm sounded shortly before 1 p.m.
The Plains PTA held a Founder's Day program featuring a candle lighting ceremony with six mothers and a performance by the Mechanicsburg and The Plains Mothersingers led by Mrs. Helen Selleck. Scout charter presented to Ray McGraner by district commissioner Wilbur Mender. Carnations given to past presidents. room awards went to Elva Cooper and Anna Rose.
A hospital roster lists patients including Mrs. Bessie Van Wey of New Straitsville and Mrs. Mary Town of Nelsonville. Blood used totaled 3 units. Other names include William Horn Athens Route 2 and Mrs. Elizabeth Whyte Nelsonville among numerous entries.
Jackson Williamson 73 a lifelong New Straitsville resident and retired coal miner died Monday night at his home. Survived by wife Minnie two daughters Ethel Wells Detroit and Bernice Williamson of the home three grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Debran Steinman and John Newton of Lancaster and a brother John of Cleveland. Services Thursday at 2 30 p m Mills and Brown Funeral Home New Straitsville burial in New Straitsville cemetery.
George Ruckley, 59, of Hollister, died Tuesday evening at Mt. St. Marys Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Wiley Funeral Home.
Nelsonville F M Wentz pastor of First Methodist challenged Rotary members to treat religion seriously not as patchwork or a plaything. He cited Samson and warned against superficial faith while urging all ingredients of character to be combined. Harland Cashman led the program. guests included Ralph Helber and Charles Wilburn. A March 12 joint meeting with the Lions Club was announced for 6 30 p m at the Christian Church.
Mrs. Rachael Price 81, lifelong New Straitsville resident, died Monday after a two year illness. Survived by two sons Harry and Walter, one grandchild, one great grandchild, three sisters Jennie Grandy Elizabeth Ramsey Martha Legg, two brothers Richard Legg and Edward. Services Friday at 2 pm at Mills and Brown Funeral Home with Rev Willard S. Noce officiating. Burial in New Straitsville cemetery.
Louise Sommer Forrest of Gallipolis died Tuesday night at Holzer Hospital after three years of declining health. Born June 6 1883 in Baden West Virginia she was a daughter of Henry and Jane Sommer. Survived by three sisters Viola Wilson Rosie Click Daisy Bing and one brother Walter Sommer. husband preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.
Murray City hosts Mr and Mrs Delmar Campbell and family during a weekend with relatives at Newark. Eugene Smith of Newark visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Ed Smith. Clyde Bryan of Rushville visited his mother Mrs Bertha Bryan. William Hawk and his son Michael spent a weekend in Akron.
Advertises Doan’s Pills as a threefold remedy for bladder irritation backache and muscle pains. Claims soothing bladder irritations, fast pain relief, and mild diuretic action to aid kidneys. Promotes new economy size and urges purchase today.
Two individuals were treated in the Mount St. Mary Hospital emergency room. Joe Erdy, 51, of Glouster Route 3, was struck in the right eye by a wrench at Gem Coal Co, received stitches, was treated and dismissed. Merle Ellinger, 27, of Logan from the A and P Store, strained his back lifting a heavy load, was X-rayed and released.
The Pandorians will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Donald Frank at 81 East Columbus Street.
A vintage ad promises fast relief from piles with Peterson's Ointment. The cooling astringent formula is said to soothe itching within minutes and has decades of customer satisfaction. Available at druggists in boxes for 50 cents or applicator tubes for 75 cents with a money back guarantee.
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