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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1953

Page

2

Building Plans Presented To Local School Board

Sims Cornelius and Schooley submitted preliminary sketches for two new elementary buildings in Nelsonville as a bond plan of 375000 dollars headed to a spring primary election. L C Gray's five year contract renewal was noted while teacher contracts were deferred to April.

Nelsonville Sims, Cornelius & Schooley Columbus City Board of Education James F. Shumaker Special Citizens Committee L. C. Gray Boards of Education Ralph Weymiller Margaret Pritchard Ohio E. J. Ar

Nelsonville Students Attend Cincinnati World Affairs Institute

Nelsonville High School seniors Frank Whitmore and Bob Jackson joined peers for a session of the World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati. The trip, sponsored by the Nelsonville Rotary Club, is part of a longtime exchange with Logan students and features talks by national and world figures.

Nelsonville Frank Whitmore Bob Jackson Nelsonville High School World Affairs Institute Cincinnati Rotary Club Cincinnati Rotary Club Nelsonville School Logan Howard Lester Quinn Columbus John Koch L. Andsey Springfield Stacy Sharp

Death Claims Holley Smith

NELSONVILLE Holley Smith of 110 Monroe St. died at Mount St. Mary Hospital after surgery. He was a strip mine operator active in the area since March, arriving from Kentucky. Surviving are his wife Matie, sons Walter and Fred in the Armed Forces, Lloyd of Athens, Geneva Carsner of Carrollton Kentucky, Holley Jr. and Martha at home. Funeral arrangements by Stout Funeral Home.

Nelsonville Holley Smith Monroe St Ount St. Mary Hospital Smt Mith Kentucky Mattie Smith Walter Fred Smith Virginia Japan Lloyd Smith Athens Geneva Carsner Carrollton Holley, Jr Martha Stout Funeral Home

Don’ts For Pimples Advertisement Tips

Advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment to prevent scratching and squeezing pimples and itching. It claims fast relief for pimples eczema and irritated skin and offers a money back guarantee if one application does not delight. It also notes use on itchy feet and cracked between toes.

Peterson

Stockport Resident Minnie McDonald Dies at 84

Minnie M. McDonald 84 of Stockport died at 9 30 a m Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville after a short illness. She was the widow of Fred McDonald born in Stockport daughter of John and Jane Beswick Wootton. Surviving: brothers W E and L H Wootton and a niece Evelyn Dziamba Columbus. Funeral Friday 2 p m at Stockport Methodist Church with Rev John H Hedges and Rev H B Mason. Burial in Stockport Cemetery. OES services at home Thursday 8 p m.

Chesterhill Minnie M. McDonald Stockport Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Evelyn Dziamba Columbus Stockport Methodist Church John H. Hedges H. B. Mason

Former Plains resident Steven Dukeman dies. burial in Akron

The Plains reports the death of Steven Dukeman formerly of The Plains. He was a Plains High School graduate. Burial is set for 9:30 a. m. Saturday in Akron. He is survived by his wife and two children.

the Plains Steven Dukeman Akron the Plains High School

Daughter-in-Law Dies In Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville report states Mr and Mrs Albert Pospichel were summoned to Columbus by the death of their daughter in law Mrs Albert Pospichel Jr at Grant Hospital after an operation. She leaves the husband and one daughter from a former marriage.

Nelsonville Albert Pospichel Columbus Albert Pospichel, Jr Grant Hospital

NHS Class of 1938 Plans 53rd Reunion in Nelsonville

Nelsonville High School alumni from the class of 1938 will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at 106 East Franklin Street home of Mr and Mrs Joe North to plan the 53rd reunion during the local Alumni Association annual meeting and banquet.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Joe North E. Franklin Sr

Pre School Clinic Slated at Mount St. Mary Hospital

A full day preschool clinic will be held at the Health Center Mount St. Mary Hospital on Tuesday April 7. The event is sponsored by the PTA Health Council.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital PTA Health Council

Local Move Ties Nelsonville Residents to New Home

Mr and Mrs Leonard Christian have moved into 327 Elizabeth St in Nelsonville after purchasing the former home of Mr and Mrs Ramon Puckettt near Longstreth. They sold their prior residence to Mrs Hilda Sprouse.

Nelsonville Leonard Christian Ramon Puckettt Elizabeth St Longstreth Hilda Sprouse

Annual Drive For Polio Concluded In Nelsonville Area

The Polio drive in Nelsonville and Buchtel sponsored by the Business & Professional Women's Club ends with receipts totaling 1856.47. Miss Verna Hand chaired the effort with support from Mrs. Jessie Shafer and Mrs. Mabel Haffner and many volunteers.

Nelsonville Buchtel Business & Professional Woman's Club Verna Hand Miss Hand Jessie Shafer Mabel Haffner

Past Matrons Group Meets at CBS Chapter

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CBS met in Masonic club rooms Friday evening with President Mrs Esta Haskins presiding. A St Patrick Day themed program featured readings and jokes and two contests with prizes won by Miss Frances Thomas. Refreshments were served by Mrs Louise Gladden and Mrs Elinor Anderson. April meeting entertainment will be provided by Mrs Vernice Antle Mrs Maude Howard and Mrs Mary Gamwell.

Glouster Thea Chapter CBS Esta Haskins Frances Thomas Louise Gladden Elinor Anderson Glenna Reese Adeline Blower

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital Highlight Local Families

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes report several newborns including daughters born to Frank Maffin of Sand Run, Kenneth Russell of Glouster Route 3, and Neil Wollenberg of New Lexington. Additional admissions include Mrs. Paul Scurlock of Millfield Route 1 and Mrs. Julia Wolfe of Nelsonville, among others.

Frank Maffin Sand Run Kenneth E. Russell Glouster Neil Wollenberg New Lexington Paul Scurlock Millfield Julia Wolfe Nelsonville Barl Streets Elaine Newman Buchtel Delbert Arnold Daniel Davis Logan Norman Hall Frank Mohler

Driver Fined for No Operator’s License in Nelsonville

Roy Keiffer of Nelsonville Route 2 pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Paul Galvin’s court. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs after being charged by the State Highway Patrol with driving a motor vehicle without an operator’s license.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Roy Keiffer Paul Galvin

Powers Conducts Salem Funeral for Clarence Sweeney

The Rev. Charles A. Powers of Nelsonville was called Monday to Salem West Virginia to conduct funeral services at the Methodist Church for Clarence Sweeney 64 general superintendent of the Carnegie Natural Gas Co. Sweeney died Saturday in a Pittsburgh hospital after an extended illness.

Nelsonville Charles A. Powers Salem W. Va Methodist Church Clarence Sweeney Carnegie Natural Gas Co Pittsburgh Mr. Powers

Garden Club Meet at Mrs Dyer's Home

The Garden Club will gather at the home of Mrs Miles Dyer on Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Wanda McAllister as co host.

Garden Club Glouster Miles Dyer Wanda McAllister

Jupiter’s Year and Day Lengths Explained

The text notes Jupiter orbits the sun in 12 Earth years while a day lasts 9 hours 55 minutes due to its rapid rotation. It emphasizes Jupiter spins once every 9 hours 55 minutes, shaping long orbital period.

Nelsonville Social Notes at First Methodist Church Circle

The Clark Elliott Circle of WSCS met Monday with Mrs Ed Juniper. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Bessie Warehime and Mrs Adda Hawk. Miss Margaret Clark led devotion and the book These Rights We Hold was reviewed by Mrs Adda Hawk. Refreshments for 20 members and one guest. April meeting at Miss Margaret Clark's home. Donation pickup Friday after 6 30 p.m for sale articles.

Clark-Elliott WSCS First Methodist Church Ed Juniper Bessie Warehime Adda Hawk Margaret Clark

Brownie Troop 7 Meeting Canceled For Scout Event

Brownie Troop 7 leaders Mrs William Duval and Mrs Jack Wilson cancel Thursday afternoon meeting due to Mother and Daughter get together of Girl Scouts at Little House at 7 30. The 41st anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States will be observed at this time.

William Duval Jack Wilson Little House United States

Young Matron's Group to Meet at Mrs Bradbury’s Home

The Young Matron's Group of the Christian Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Vivian Bradbury's Chestnut Street home. Mrs Wanda Gulley leads devotions and Mrs Garnet Withem presents the program.

The Christian Church Vivian Bradbury Chestnut St Wanda Gulley Garnet Withem

PTA Meeting Postponed One Week to March 23

A high school PTA meeting scheduled for Monday March 16 has been postponed to March 23. The change affects all regular attendees and organizers at the school.

PTA

Emblem Club Rummage Sale slated for Saturday

The Emblem Club will hold a rummage sale Saturday in the Elks dining room located on Hocking Street. Proceeds benefit club charitable activities and community programs.

The Emblem Club Elks Hocking St. Any

Degree Work Slated For Pomona Grange

Pomona Grange will meet in Trimble High School auditorium Trimble Thursday at 8 p m The fourth degree will be conferred Applications may be made at the meeting There will also be inspection Members of Trimble Grange to take pies Members of other Granges to take sandwiches

Glouster Pomona Grange Jacksonville-Trimble High School Trimble Trimble Grange

Mrs. E K Peugh Taken To Bethesda Hospital

Mrs E K Peugh long ill has been taken to Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville for treatment after word from the E K Peugh family in Zanesville.

Glouster Felda Stansberry E. K. Peugh Zanesville Bethesda Hospital

Girl Scouts Birthday Dinner Planned by Junior Progressive Club

The Junior Progressive Study Club will host a covered dish birthday dinner for the Girl Scouts at 6 p.m. Thursday in the high school home economics room.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Girl Scouts

Fraternal Order of Eagles to hold Ladies Night event

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will observe Ladies Night at their hall on Thursday with a free entertainment program for the Eagles ladies starting at 7 30 p.m.

Order of Eagles Eagles

Willing Workers Class Meets At Mrs Warren Home

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church gathers at Mrs Faye Warrens home on Thursday. Hostesses will serve dinner at noon and a silver offering will be taken.

The Christian Church Faye Warren

Club Selects New Officers

Mrs. Dan Teater presided as president of the Junior Progressive Study Club meeting at Mrs. Robert Horns home. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. Richard Morris president and Mrs. Robert Horn vice president. The club voted a Red Cross contribution.

Glouster Robert Horn Progressive Study Club Dan Teater Red Cross Richard Morris Elmer Lowry Elton Swart Wilber Balderson Jr William Alderman

Glouster Kiwanis Plates Sold White 200 Ordered

Glouster Kiwanis report shows nearly all of 200 Lake Burr Oak plates sold at a Monday meeting. 200 more plates have been ordered and should arrive soon. Proceeds go to a local boys and girls welfare fund. A telegram from Kiwanis Governor Carl Frey honors the Glouster club with the 1952 Achievement Award in the small club division.

Glouster Lake Burr Oak Ray Lange Malcolm Higgins Trimble Township Manasseh Cutler Robert Morrison Robert McCreanor Cleveland Ohio University Roger Kittle B. R

WCTU Plans For Workshop Are Outlined

GLOUSTER The WCTU met at Mrs. George Campbell’s home with co hosts. Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon led song service and Mrs. Teater conducted devotions. County president Mrs. Bessie Strong discussed the Findlay state convention and announced the county workshop at the ap Church of Christ on March.

Glouster WCTU George Campbell Main Street J. H. Henshaw Esta Cunningham Elizabeth Gordon Ola Eddy Dan Teater C. A. Bingman Bessie Strong Athens Findlay Ap Church of Christ

Minstrel Rehearsal Planned at Glouster High

J. H. Dunnette announces a minstrel rehearsal on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Glouster High School auditorium. The group aims to present the show by mid April to raise funds for band instruments and equipment through the Bandboosters Association.

Glouster J. H. Dunnette Glouster High School Bandboosters Association

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief Through Diuretic Action

Slow kidney function can cause backache fatigue and restless nights. Stress and improper diet worsen symptoms. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic, have helped millions for over 66 years by flushing waste from kidneys and easing discomfort.

Dean Doan

Choir Practice at First Baptist Wednesday Evening

Prayer meeting leaders Wiley Harris and George Murray will preside at First Baptist Church on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The senior choir practice will follow the prayer meeting.

Glouster First Baptist Church Wiley Harris George Murray

Bell-ans promising fast relief for heartburn and gas

Advertised relief for heartburn and gas from Bell-ans tablets. Claims fastest-acting formula with refund option. Offer includes 80 cent refund if not satisfied and 25 cent price. directs purchase by sending an empty carton to Bell-ans in Orangeburg New York.

Bell-ans Orangeburg N. Y Bellans

Williams to Attend Local 648 Meeting at IOOF Hall Glouster

Thomas A Williams director of the Welfare and Retirement fund of the United Mine Workers of America will attend a Local 648 Mine 255 meeting Saturday at 1 p m in the IOOF Hall Glouster William Withem is president and Rolland Higgins secretary of the local union

Glouster Thomas A. Williams Welfare and Retirement Fund United Mine Workers of America IOOF William Withem Rolland Higgins

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