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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
8
Harper Pendry, secretary of the Athens Trade, spoke at a First Methodist Church dinner to a Retail Merchants group. He emphasized retail prosperity supports living standards, discussed local trends, and noted Atlanta area data on store counts and dollar volume.
Nelsonville scene notes Nanny J Hickman of 327 Adams St graduates with distinction in medical technology at Ohio State University winter commencement Friday at 2 30 p m She is a candidate for a bachelor of science degree Other Nelsonville graduate Nancy A Krieg also at OSU is a candidate for a Bachelor of Laws degree William F Zimmer Jr of Glouster is a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
A patrolman filed a reckless driving charge against James C. Hill after a collision at the intersection of Jefferson Street and FE Columbus Street injuring pedestrian W. D. Wolfe. Hill pleaded guilty in Mayor Galvin’s court, fined 25 dollars plus costs. Wolfe treated at Mount Mary Hospital for facial and head injuries. Guy Fellum pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 30 dollars plus costs, then jailed pending settlement.
William M Carter of 18 Robbins Rd Nelsonville has been placed on the Ohio University Dean's List for a 3.5 average. He is a Nelsonville High School graduate attending Ohio University on the Ruth and Oral Daugherty Scholarship and is eligible for Phi Eta Sigma membership.
Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Carl Bateman 366 W Franklin St observed their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They were married March 8 1902 at the Christian Church by Rev C M Keene and spent their life in the community. Their children Oscar Detroit Lawrence Haydenville Frances Brookins Athens Eva Bush attended with families.
Police report a late Wednesday or early Thursday break in at Ordnance School. Desks and the office were ransacked, a small fire lit to illuminate the room. no money was taken though lunch meat milk ice cream and candy and a clock were missing. Investigation underway.
Hospital notes list admissions including Clarence Crump Hollister and Deborah Danielson New Lexington. Discharges include Mabel Riffle New Lexington John Lauser Jacksonville Max Ruffner Logan David Beattie New Straitsville and several others across Ohio towns. Names appear with patients and hometowns such as Murray City Chauncey Nelsonville Gore The Plains.
Nelsonville trustees say there will be no Community Chest drive before fall. Eight of twelve members attended a City Hall meeting. The Boy Scout organization may conduct its own drive for funds.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burbridge Diehl widow of Edward F. Diehl of Cincinnati died recently. Funeral services were held at her Mason home on Thursday. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Alex Presnell of Cincinnati a son Barrett Diehl of Indianapolis and three grandchildren.
Announcement from Athens on March 10 that Miss Rosella Schoonover and James Blacksten, both of this region, will wed. The couple, parents Mrs Bertha Schoonover Over and Mr and Mrs Harley Blacksten, will reside in Mansfield where he is employed.
The Nelsonville High School class of 1947 will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at 235 West Franklin Street to organize plans for their fifth anniversary reunion.
The Dorcas Society of the Dean ville Church sponsors a Saturday bazaar at the Little Valley Coal office starting at 9 a.m. Items for sale include aprons embroidery crochet articles pot holders small plants and baked goods.
Clark-Elliott Circle of the WSCS of the First Methodist Church met Monday evening at Mrs. R P Riley’s home assisted by Miss Sylvia Matheny and Mrs Charles Walker. Miss Bessie Stephenson led devotions and Miss Margaret Clark conducted the business session. One new member Mrs Blanche Lee joined as sixteen members and two guests enjoyed a St Patrick's themed dessert.
Miss Mabel Dalton of Adams Street marked a birthday Monday with flowers and cards from friends while confined to her home for a year and a half. Her niece, Mrs. ...
An advertisement urges a two day test for kidney relief by drinking fruit and vegetable juices milk and water while using meat starches and alcohol sparingly. It promotes BURKETS a pure herbal medicine claiming to lift kidneys and sells at 25¢ at any drug store.
Mona Dalton Graham and Mrs Mary Tribe of Athens spent the day with her and brought a cake. Members of the Degree of Pocahontas called and presented gifts during the evening.
The Pandorian Club sponsors a baked goods and delicatessen sale at Wilson Bros. grocery starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Mrs Earl Butterman of Columbus visited here with her mother Mrs C C Ervin and her brother Bernard Ervin over the weekend, enjoying time with local relatives and friends.
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