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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1953

Page

2

City Council Opposes County-Wide Municipal Court Plan

Nelsonville council unanimously votes against the proposed county wide municipal court bill introduced by Rep. Campbell. It also authorizes street improvement bids, transfers funds for the street program, renews health district contract, and schedules park and sewage discussions.

Nelsonville Raymond Smith Athens Arthur Ken Nedy General Assembly Don Campbell Guysville Rep. Campbell C. Stanley Mechem Paul Galvin

Hartford Centennial committees named for celebration

Seven committees named for Hartford's 190 year anniversary with leaders including Lerner Rockwell and Quillin. Officials discussed water system contact with New Haven and appointing companions for the county dog catcher. The 94th birthday of Elias Withrow was noted at the Lerner home with many neighbors visiting.

James M. Crump C. A. Rockwell John Lerner O'Neil Quillin Don Roush Lerner Hartford Kenneth Ridenhour John Johncoats Recorder New Haven W. T. Stone John Dillon Emil Knight Gertrude Smith Harry Grimm Alice Roach Donnie Gibbs Edward Kell Florence McClung Bertha Jenkins Esther MacKnight Harriett Rockwell Hugo Juhling Blanche Wein J. W. Kell George Lerner A. Keith McClung Don Smith J. H. Smith Norman Wein Henry Jenkins Rutter Knight Elias Withrow Mr. Withrow

Local Social News Highlights From Laurelville Area

Mrs. Thomas Rose hosted WSCS activities with devotions led by Mrs. Emma Cox and a lesson by Mrs. Wayne Bowers. Birthday celebrations honored Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Poling. Birth announced for a son at Berger Hospital. Various guests attended events at homes of Poling, Kreisel, Trane, Armstrong, and others.

Laurelville Thomas Rose J. T. Rose WSCS Emma Cox Wayne Bowers Laura Louise Rose Ancy Hinton Hugh Poling Forest Kreisel John Carolyn Kingston Charles Trane Charlies Milton Jay Ashville Cliff Armstrong Russell Good Reginald Welliver New Straitsville Daisy Straus Bernadine Hinton Berger Hospital Mrs. Stevens Laurel

Samuel B. Erskine Appointed Administrator for Clara Ashton Estate

Samuel B. Erskine of Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Clara Ashton deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 27 1953. John F Newcomb Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio.

Samuel B. Erskine P.O. Box Athens Ohio Clara Ashton Athens County John F. Newcomb

Court Notice of Divorce Proceeding in Athens County

Sweet, last known at James EF Weddle, filed for divorce in Athens County Court. Cause number mentioned. Hearing set for March 26 1953 or as court may direct. Attorney Wm. Pane Pie appears on record.

Sweet James EF. Weddle TRTC Sethian Court of _ of Athens

Sheriff sale of chattel property in Athens County Ohio

Pursuant to an execution, the Athens County Ohio court directs the sheriff to sell at public auction on March 23 at 6:00 PM the chattels of M Kisor also known as Owen Kisor and Luhrig in Athens County. Items include a Farmall 6-C tractor, a disc, and a low-use model. Proceeds go to Nye Chevrolet Company against George Bateman. Deputy J Pasunbter signs the notice.

Vem Chevrolet Company

Cutler Area Resident Dies

Cutler area resident Irvin Croston 86 died Monday at 10 a.m. at the home of his son Ernest on Cutler Route 1. A retired farmer and sawmill operator, he lived in the Cutler area all his life. Survived by four sons Ernest ey of Zanesville Ad dison Rendville Isaac Chesterhill and a daughter Mrs Clara Johnson Bellaire and 26 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Cutler Mission with Rev. Lewis Butcher officiating burial in old Southland Cemetery. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill until service time.

Cutler Irvin Croston Ernest Mr. Croston Zanesville Addison Rendville Isaac Chesterhill Clara Johnson Bellaire Cutler Mission Lewis Butcher Old Southland Cemetery Fawcett-Stone Funeral

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Entry Highlights

A compiled hospital notes section lists patients including Lawrence Losey of Corning Aaron Wade of Glouster Mrs Emelda Daugherty of New Lexington Charles Delong of Wellston William McManaway of Nelsonville Route 1 and Elston Bulstrom of Glouster Route.

Lawrence Losey Corning Aaron Wade Glouster Emelda Daugherty New Lexington Charles Delong Wellston William McManaway Nelsonville Elston Bulstrom Leah Smith Elmira Erb Edward Ley Margaret Lent Jesse Groves Lawrence Reeves

Gray Is Re-Elected As City School Chief

Nelsonville Ohio Lloyd C Gray, superintendent of Nelsonville City Schools, was reelected for a five year term to expire August 1. He previously led the district from Mt Sterling Ohio with salary adjustments tied to the upcoming teacher schedule approval.

Gray Nelsonville Lloyd C. Gray Oe Board of Education J. Gray Mt. Sterling Ohio

Rank To Be Conferred By Knights Of Pythias

NELSONVILLE Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge 169 to confer rank of knight Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Fyths Hall Chancellor Commander William Hardy urges area members to attend A lunch will be served afterwards A Bakoo Temple 28 DOKK Columbus committee is expected to attend

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Fyth's Hall William Hardy Bakoo Temple Dokk Columbus

Conservation League To Hear Ross Tonight

The Fish and Game Conservation League meets at 7 30 p m in the American Legion building in Nelsonville. Members urged to renew dues. Ross Wright county extension agent will speak. District officers of the Wildlife division are expected to attend.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League American Legion Ross Wright Wildlife Division

Social notes from The Plains details of gatherings and visits

Mrs Russell Looney received a surprise birthday at the Coull home in Athens with a handkerchief shower. The issue lists numerous attendees, anniversaries, visits, and church activities including the Naomi Class meeting, upcoming fund offerings, and local social updates. Notable mentions include births and illnesses, and residents visiting Columbus, Glouster, Nashport, and Amesville.

Rubber origins in Malay States traced to Brazil seed

Rubber was not always in the Malay States, now a leading global source. Trees grew from Brazil seeds smuggled out and planted by the British over fifty years ago.

Brazil

Creation of Gary by United States Steel in 1905

Gary Indiana became a city through the United States Steel Corporation after purchasing 800 acres in 1905, a fact cited by Encyclopedia Britannica.

Gary Indiana United States Steel Corporation

Aesop and the Fable Name Question

The writer Aespo is said to have lived from 620 to 590 B C but the name Aesop has also been used for a broader class of stories.

Aespo

Selections Announced For Boys Glee Club Concert

Middleport High School to host a Boys' Glee Club concert directed by Frank lin Ginther. The program includes spiritual De Gospel Train and My Heart Stood Still with Girls' Glee Club, plus two duets. Members list includes first and second tenors baritone and bass roles, led by oe Fred Lewis.

Middleport Boys’ Glee Club Roger Covert James Custer George Greenlee Charles Hess James Mourning Kenneth Murray James H. van Cooney Charles Allensworth James

Woman's Society meeting at Heath Methodist Church

The Middleport Woman's Society of Christian Service met with a St Patrick’s Day theme at Heath Methodist Church. Devotional by Mrs. E B Schaaf and organist Mrs. C M Hennesy preceded 1953 54 officer elections led by Miss Bess Sanborn. New officers include Mrs. E M Blake president and Mrs. E S Schaaf vice president. The group planned a $150 contribution to the church budget and heard letters from missionaries in Africa. Hostesses included Mrs. John Hawkins and Mrs. C M Hennesy.

Middleport Woman's Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church E. 8. Schaaf C. M. Hennesy Hattie Fisher Smith Harker Arthur Covert W. W. Hayes Miss Sanborn Ben Philson Louis A. Bangerter Methodist Church Africa L. W. McComas

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Meet Thursday Evening

Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall. Refreshments will be served by the committee.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Porter Couple Fetes In Columbus With Porters

Mr and Mrs Joe Porter visited Columbus to spend the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Marion Porter, adding a family social outing to their travel.

Joe Porter Columbus Marion Porter

Loyal Workers Class Firt Methodist Church Meeting

The Loyal Workers Class of the Firt Methodist Church met at Mrs. Minnie Scott's home with Mrs. Nelle Bowers assisting. Mrs. Bessie Warehime led the business session and Mrs. Estella Cagg led devotions. A birthday gift was given to teacher Mrs. Wesley Hawk. The class donated $10 to the church mission fund in memory of Pastor Rev W C Pfeiffer. Refreshments served for 12 members and two guests.

Hiram Thompson Athens Arthur Thompson Amesville Ray Mulford Barbara Richard Cheshire Herman Janchius Shelley Ann S. L. Webb Los Angeles Shirley Sofrenko Carrol Bowlby Mary Jane Powell Logan Naomi Methodist Church Mary Shafer Jeanette Tipton Pete Nida Mary Evans Wilma Koontz Helen Kittle Betty Robbins Bernice Keeton Bernice Humphrey Thelma Linscott Alta Elva Cooper Lucy McDonald Marie Michael Loretta Henry Helen Alton Ida Davies Columbus Mary Vessalo Millie George Demchak Glouster Jt McGraner Charles Brown Leroy Brown R. Kovalcik Firt Methodist Church Minnie Scott Nelle Bowers Bessie Warehime Estella Cagg Wesley Hawk Church Mission Fund W. C. Pfeiffer Lucille Steenrod Bernice Cage

Twig 9 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild Meeting

Twig 9 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Pat Chapman.

Twig 9 Mount St. Mary Hospital Pat Chapman

East PTA Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday at 5

A meeting of the East PTA originally set for Wednesday has been moved to Thursday at 5 in the East building. The change affects all listed attendees and scheduled agenda items.

East Pta

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Hosts Gathering

The First Methodist Church Sunday school class meets at Mrs. Lucille Goss home on Myers Street Thursday at 7 30. Hostesses include Mrs. Evelyn Coakney Miss Edna Hall and Mrs. Marie Weiss with devotions by Mrs. Jessie Duncan and a program by Mrs. Dorothy Caldwell and Mrs. Reeda Foughty.

First Methodist Church Lucille Goss Myers St Evelyn Coakney Edna Hall Marie Weiss Jessie Duncan Dorothy Caldwell Reeda Foughty

Emblem Club Meeting Tonight At Elks Hall

A business meeting of the Emblem Club is set for today at 8 p.m. at the Elks Hall. The session will cover club activities and plans.

Emblem Club Elks Hall

Rum mage sale features formal dresses at Central School

The sale by Eudora Chapter CBS will include formal dresses and is to be held at the Central School building. The Fort St. entrance will be used for the sale which opens at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Eudora Chapter CBS Fort St

Red Men to Hold Stag Tonight in Nelsonville

Local Red Men entertain with a stag party at their hall Buckeye building W Washington Street tonight at 7 30 p m featuring supper and an entertainment program.

Nelsonville Buckeye Building W. Washington St

Columbus Man Fined after Stop Sign Violation

George Lewis Evans of Columbus pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Paul Galvin's court. He was fined ten dollars plus costs for failing to observe a stop sign.

Nelsonville State George Lewis Evans Columbus Paul Galvin

Birth Announced for Daughter of Mr and Mrs Story

Mr and Mrs Robert Story announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday at Meigs General Hospital. The family, residents of Mason, also have a son David who is visiting his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Dale Mourning on Railroad Street.

Middleport Robert Story Nona Meigs General Hospital Mason David Dale Railroad St

World War I Veteran Critically Ill in Zanesville Hospital

Mack Hawkins a World War I veteran and brother of Mrs. A J Beaver is reported in critical condition at Samaritan Hospital Zanesville. Mrs Beaver has traveled to Zanesville to be with him.

Middleport Mack Hawkins A. J. Beaver Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Beaver

Evans to Speak at First Presbyterian Nelsonville Church

On the fourth Wednesday in Lent the Rev. John Lloyd Evans will preach at 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. His topic is The Beloved Disciple.

Funeral services held for Charley Craig in Ravenswood

Attending services for Charley Craig in Ravenswood were E. O. Smith and R. H. Horden. Craig was a brother of County Commissioner Harry Craig, whose family also attended.

Middleport Charley Craig Ravenswood W. Va E. O. Smith R. H. Horden Craig Harry Craig

Women’s Association Group 2 Meets at Mrs Brown’s Home

Mrs Iva Brown hosted Group 2 of the Woman's Association of First Presbyterian Church. Devotionals on Lent led by Mrs John Downing, study of These Rights We Hold reviewed by Mrs Dea Hayes, 12 members attended, with tea and green ivy decor.

Middleport Iva Brown L. A. Thomas R. A. Sherman Woman's Association of First Presbyterian Church Brown Leo Beeson John B. Downing Dea Hayes

Vance Family Celebrates Birthdays With TV Gift

Mrs C E Vance born March 4 and C E Vance born March 7 received a television set from their children and families. Attending were son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Whitlock of Kent and grandson Randy Summers of Ravenna. Mrs William Yeager, their daughter, returned to Kent with the Whitlocks.

Middleport C. E. Vance Fred Whitlock Kent Vances Randy Summers Ravenna William Yeager Whitlocks

Kindergarten observes sixth birthday with St Patrick theme

Monday morning Mrs Dan Thompson celebrated her daughter Johnnie Sue Thompson's sixth birthday with her kindergarten class. Ice cream cakes and napkins carried a St Patrick's Day theme while story books and balloons were given. Grandmother Mrs Clyde Winbrenn er attended as an extra guest.

Middleport Dan Thompson Johnnie Sue Clyde Winebrenner

White Rose Lodge and PM Club Schedule Meetings

White Rose Lodge plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Perry Mitchs home on Mill Street. The PM Club will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. DaReuben Becks home on North Third Avenue after a one week postponement.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Perry Mitch Mill St PM Club DaReuben Beck N. Third Ave

Missionary Day Service Set for Mt Moriah Church

Announcement for a Missionary Day service on March 29 at Mt Moriah Baptist Church. Dr Johnson of Lakin will be the speaker. The service opens at 3 p.m.

Middleport Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Johnson of Lakin

Pomeroy Man Fined For DUI In Mayor's Court

Harold Lemley of Pomeroy fined $100 and costs in the court of Mayor Delmar A Canaday on charges of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Charges filed by Patrolmen Henry Werry and William Woods.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Harold Lemley Henry Werry William Woods

Special First Baptist Church Services Held in Middleport

The Middleport First Baptist Church concluded special services Sunday night led by Rev. Claremont Hoyt with Rev. Edgar Crumel of Springfield in charge. Music featured soloists from Pomeroy and Rio Grande College, with ensembles and duets including The Ninety and Nine and Whispering Hope. Dramatized by guitars and cornet, the series ended as Dr. Drumel returned home to Springfield where he pastors.

Middleport First Baptist Church Claremont Hoyt Edgar Crumel Springfield Dorothy Chase Richard DeMott Pomeroy Love of God John Hoyt Rio Grande College Mr. Hoyt Sherley Wood Howard E. Ruppelt Drumel L. R. Wiley W. K. Beaver L. D. Diles Whispering Hope Bill Durst

Calvin Russell Dies Sunday in Parkersburg

Calvin Seth Russell 82 died Sunday night at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after a two week stay. Survived by children Ralph Linworth Mrs Clarence Fulks Athens Mrs Ruby Shanks Coolville Mrs Bernice Pritchard McConnelsville Mrs Hazel Hill Grove City Emerson Russell Little Hocking. Also 19 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren and brothers Albert Independence Calif George Dallas Texas and Harry Pataskala. Wife and one son predeceased him. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday Torch Baptist Church with burial nearby. Friends may call White funeral home.

Coolville Calvin Seth Russell St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Ralph Russell Linworth Clarence Fulks Athens Ruby Shanks Bernice Pritchard McConnelsville Hazel Hill Grove City Emerson Russell Little Hocking Albert Independence Calif George Dallas Texas Harry Pataskala

Mine Worker Fractures Leg In Fall At Dry Dock Coal

Nelsonville Elston Bulstrom of Glouster Route 3 a trip rider at Mine 255 of Dry Dock Coal Co. slipped stepping from a motor to throw a switch and fell across a pipe sustaining a leg fracture. He was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital for treatment.

Nelsonville Elston Bulstrom Glouster Dry Dock Coal Co Bulstrom Mount St. Mary Hospital

Local Families Share Visits and Birth Announcement

Vernon and Gill Neal with children Alice Charles Ray and Gay hosted dinner for Gale Donohue. Dale Donohue welcomed visitors Elbert and William Brooks and family. Hideaway events include Dallas Donohue moving in and visits from Iven Rouse. The Browns Latheys and Tamers hosted other gatherings. Bernita Lynn born Feb 14 to Harry and Judy Staats parents.

Waterford Tom Taylor Lathey Judy Lathey Walter Brown W. E. Brown Harry Brown Beverly Harry Staats Bernita Lynn Donald Haynes Mayoma Donohue

Pat Hennessy Named New Pomeroy Patrolman

Pat Hennessy, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Hennessy, is hired as patrolman for Pomeroy Police Department. He will work the 4 pm to midnight shift and comes after naval service and Pomeroy High School graduation. Mayor Canaday aims to boost protection, offset by planned police training behind the high school and potential FBI crime detection classes.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Pat Hennessy Tom Hennessy Hennessy U. S. Navy Pomeroy High School Canaday Or Canaday Walter E. Wolfe Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington

Safety Code Use Advised at Willow Creek No. 2 Mine

U. S. Bureau of Mines reports federal inspector recommends compliance with mine safety code at Thomas Fork Coal Co Willow Creek No. 2 mine. The 10 man operation yields 40 tons daily. improvements urged include timbering at working faces ventilation preshift exams for gas rock dusting and discontinuing black blasting powder amid haulage electrical and ignition hazards.

Pomeroy Thomas Fork Coal Co Willow Creek U. S Bureau of Mines F. E. Hughes Hughes

Great Bend Driver Fined In Court By Justice of the Peace

Linder H. Randolph of Guysville Route 2 was fined 10 dollars and costs on intoxication charges. Tom Barnhart of Great Bend was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Pomeroy Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Harry Osborne Linder H. Randolph Guysville Tom Barnhart Great Bend

Mrs. Jones Appointed As Mayor's Secretary

Mrs Helen Jones the former Helen Forbes has accepted a position as office secretary in the office of Mayor Delmar A Canaday She replaces Mrs Donna Dennis who has left for employment at the Vanadium plant near Graham Station West Virginia

Pomeroy Helen Jones Helen Forbes Delmar A. Canaday Donna Dennis Graham Station W. Va

Mrs Lera Jones Heads to Cleveland for Eye Surgery

Mrs Lera Jones left Sunday for Cleveland to undergo eye surgery at the Cleveland Clinic this week. It is expected to take about three weeks before she can return to her employment in the county recorder's office.

Pomeroy Lera Jones Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Jones County Recorder’s Office

Remarkable Relief from Arthritis Promises Help

A person writes of being crippled by Rheumatoid Arthritis and rheumatism with deformed hands and fixed ankles. They report gaining wonderful relief after treatment and invite readers to write for details on how to achieve similar results.

Duckworth Marine S Sgt Returns Toward Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Duckworth learn their son Sgt Harold Duckworth with the First Marine Division who had been stationed in Korea has arrived in Japan on the way to the United States.

Weekend Guests Attend Funeral of C. A. Rice

Woodie Pruitt of Akron and John Mayer of Main Street attended funeral services for the late C. A. Rice conducted Saturday at Silver Run Methodist Church. Mrs. Pruitt is a sister of Mr. Rice.

Middleport Woodie Pruitt Akron John Mayer Main St C. A. Rice Silver Run Methodist Church

Sister undergoes emergency eye operation in Columbus

Mrs. Lewis Wolfe of Columbus reportedly underwent an emergency eye operation Sunday afternoon at Mt. Carmel. Her sister, Mrs. Will Ebersbach of Mulberry Ave, received word of the procedure.

Pomeroy Will Ebersbach Mulberry Ave Lewis Wolfe Columbus Mt. Carmelital

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