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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1947

Page

2

Crabtree Resigns Recreation Commission Chair

Estel Crabtree has resigned as chairman of the City Recreation Commission after a five year term. Mayor Oral Daugherty named Earl Hilleary as successor. Crabtree will slow down for health reasons but will remain available to aid the commission. council confirmation is pending.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree City Recreation Commission Has Oral Daugherty Daugherty Earl Hilleary Crabtree Glen D. Thomas L. E. Butts Bessie Ball Shelby Barber

Relief for skin itching with Petersons Ointment ad

A vintage advertisement promises quick relief for pimples irritated skin and itching. It touts a 35 cent box of Petersons Ointment, claiming soothing balm soothes itching on hands feet and cracked toes and improves appearance and feel.

Peterson Adv

Gilbert Smith Chosen Ruler of Elks

Gilbert Smith was elected exalted ruler of Nelsonville Lodge 543 BPO Elks for the ensuing year at the annual officers election Tuesday night. Other officers named include Joe Galvin leading knight Earl Worthington lecturing knight Ralph Barber loyal knight Wm Fraderich treasurer Carlos Ogg secretary Henry Kimble ruler Don Sheffield trustee. Exalted ruler elect Smith becomes representative to the grand lodge session and Sheldon Powell retiring exalted ruler was named alternate. Grand lodge meets this year at Portland Ore. New officers will be installed on April 1.

Nelsonville Gilbert Smith Nelsonville Lodge BPO Elks Joe Galvin Earl Worthington Ralph Barber Wm. Fraederich Carlos Ogg Henry Kimble Don Sheffield Smith Grand Lodge Sheldon Powell Portland Ore

Eagles Plan Veterans Dinner In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Eagles announce a veterans dinner and entertainment for World War I and II veterans. Members are urged to submit names to Bill Courtney Rodney Jonas or Orville Steenrod by March 23. The dinner, set for March 27, is hosted by Glenford Dugan Post 229 and includes a Legion Boys State Committee with Corwin Cookson and Everett Dowler.

Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles Glenford Dugan Wilbur D. Mender Bill Courtney Legion Building Rodney Jonas Orville Steenrod Charles Dorst The Eagles Mr. Dorst Eagles Veterans Committee Legion Boy Mender Corwin Cookson Everett Dowler

Nelsonville Social Notes from Golden Rule Class Meeting

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Marie Glenn. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Frances Stage and Mrs. Lucille Weaver. In charge of the program will be Mrs. Edna Raine and Mrs. Imogene Kennedy.

Nelsonville Golden Rule Methodist Church Marie Glenn M. E. St Frances Stage Lucille Weaver Edna Raine Imogene Kennedy

Brooks Couple Guests of Wood Family in Scarsboro

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brooks of Scarsboro New York are visiting the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. John V. Wood and are their guests.

C. A. Brooks Scarsboro, N. Y John V. Wood

Nurse Takes Position With Arizona Mission

Miss Harriett Davis, R. N., returned to Columbus after a brief visit with her parents. She will depart Monday for Yuma Arizona to serve as a nursing missionary at Faith Mission Health Schools under the Nazarene Church. The mission plans to expand later into Mexico with Davis in charge.

Nelsonville Harriett Davis R. N Columbus Harry Davis

Mrs. Lydia F. Johnson 90 Dies at Nelsonville Home

Lydia F. Johnson, 90, died at 183 W. Franklin St Nelsonville where she had lived since her marriage in 1882. A pioneer district member she taught at Oregon Ridge Bailey Run and Happy Hollow before marriage to Dr J W Johnson who died in 1914. Surviving son J Edwin Johnson daughter Mrs Helen Starr five grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus sister Mrs Harry Betts Funeral plans incomplete.

Nelsonville Lydia F. Johnson W. Franklin St Greens Run Nehemiah Davis Massachusetts Marietta Athens County Johnson J. W. Johnson Oregon Ridge Bailey Run Happy Hollow Helen Starr Sterling Harry Betts

New Plymouth Woman Dies After Illness

Miss Anna J. Hawk 80 retired nurse and lifelong New Plymouth resident died Tuesday at 1 p.m. after a week long illness from a heart ailment. Born July 11, 1866 in McArthur she was active in WCTU and church groups. Survived by a cousin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at New Plymouth Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in Elk Cemetery. body remains at Heistand funeral home in McArthur until 10 a.m. Thursday.

Frances G. Coultrap McArthur Heistand New Plymouth

Mrs. Eliza Rustin Rites Planned for Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Rustin wife of Joseph Rustin will be held Thursday at 2 p m from the family residence 308 West Washington Street Nelsonville conducted by Rev William M George pastor of the First Methodist Church Burial will be at Greenlawn Friends may call at the residence at any time

Nelsonville Eliza Rustin Joseph Rustin Washington St William M. George First Methodist Church Greenlawn

Nelsonville Lumber Co Wins OK for $2000 Warehouse

NELLVILLE The Columbus temporary control office of the Civilian Production Administration approved the Nelsonville Lumber Co to build a $2000 warehouse for building materials in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Columbus Temporary Control Office The Civilian Production Administration Nelsonville Lumber Co

Birth of Janet Sue Hemsley in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hemsley announce the birth of daughter Janet Sue on March 16 weighing seven and a half pounds. Grandparents are Franklin Malone and Eliza Cheeseman Malone. great-grandparents Eliza Cheeseman and Edward Malone.

Nelsonville Frank Hemsley Hattie Ellen Malone Janet Sue Franklin Malone Eliza Cheeseman Edward Malone

Stolen car found belonging to Gomer Thomas

A stolen vehicle reported abandoned near New Straitsville last November was identified as belonging to Gomer Thomas of Columbus. Perry County Sheriff Clair Butts and the state highway patrol investigated. various tools and car parts were recovered for safekeeping.

New Straitsville Gomer Thomas Columbus Perry Co Clair Butts State Highway Patrol Robert Lloyd Fred Milgate Margaret Lloyd Ball St Pauline Tracey Ford Frasure Relief Muskingum River Dora Webb Logan American Legion Auxiliary Post 510 E. Hall of Ruth Bell Lena Grandy Onadell Wilson Nellie Shuttleworth Theta White Myrna Wallace Sara Sherrard Edna Rollins Lois Campbell Louise Strain Lena Butterfield Margaret Sherrard Owen Wallace Patsy Frank Wallace Earl Thomas Sue Ellen Jean Williams Elmer Carroll Harry Wallace Nashport S. T. Wallace Margarette Spicer Frank, Jr Danny Dougherty William Bird Lina Davis Glenn Bird Rita Ronnie Lancaster

Stitch and Chatter Club Meets at Mrs Standley’s Home

The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered at Mrs John Standley Jr hosting dessert was served to members present including Mrs Dan Teater Mrs Ralph Hines Mrs Clyde Bingman Mrs Ansel Gamwell and Mrs E H Taylor. Goldie Oliver Greens Run was taken to Osteopathic Hospital Marietta for observation and treatment accompanied by her father Fred Oliver. The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet at 7 pm Thursday. VFW Auxiliary to meet tonight at 8 pm at post headquarters in Nelsonville.

Glouster Stitch and Chatter Club John Standley, Jr Dan Teater Ralph Hines Clyde Bingman Ansel Gamwell E. H. Taylor Goldie Oliver Greens Run Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Co. F. Wallace Fred Oliver The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church VFW Nelsonville

Trimble-A Minstrel Show by Nelsonville BRPW

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville presents a Trimble A minstrel show at the Jacksonville Trimble High School Auditorium on Wednesday at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Jacksonville Trimble Parent Teachers Association Proceeds benefit the school fund Lunch will be served before and after. A PTA meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the grade school building Mrs Greene chairs the social committee.

Trimble Business and Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville Jacksonville- Trimble High School Jacksonville - Trimble Parent- Teachers Association PTA Greene

Mortgage Burned as New Straitsville Lodge Honors 50-Year Members

The New Straitsville F and A M Lodge 484 burned a $9,000 mortgage at an inspection ceremony signaling full ownership of the Masonic Temple built in 1926 after a 1923 town fire. Worshipful Master Raymond Hoy and Secretary E A Davidson led the flame with 39 members and 27 visitors and District Deputy Grand Master A B Smith of Millersport watching. Dr J F Switzer received a 50-year Masonic medal from Harry L Smith of Mingo Lodge. Two 50-year members John S Wilson and Adam Laverty attended. New Straitsville received its charter in 1874.

New Straitsville F & A M Lodge Masonic Temple Raymond Hoy E. A. Davidson A. B. Smith Millersport J. F. Switzer Mingo Lodge Logan Harry L. Smith John S. Wilson Adam Laverty

New Cub Pack To Be Formed In Glouster

A new Cub Pack will start here within two weeks. Scout Field Executive Edward A. Goodwin urges all parents with boys aged 9 to 12 to attend a meeting Friday at 7 p m in the Scout Room at the school house. Goodwin will discuss Cubbing and Its Merits and Ben Hartley will speak on benefits to boys. Parents' questions will be answered.

Glouster Edward A. Goodwin Goodwin Ben Hartley

High School Play Postponed by Flu

Mrs. E E Munden announces that the high school play Curse of Liva will not be given Thursday as previously postponed. Three cast members are ill with flu, delaying the production until a new date is announced.

Glouster E. E. Munden Liva

Doctor reports Dr W D Witham resumes practice in Columbus

GLOUSTER Dr W D Witham was in Columbus Monday for a final checkup with his physician. He reports recovery from arm and shoulder ailment and will discard the brace worn for the past three months to resume care of his practice.

Glouster W. D. Witham Columbus

Samuel Pettit Rites Arranged for Thursday

Funeral services for Samuel Pettit who died Monday evening will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the C F Wallace funeral home. The Rev J W Grant of Athens will officiate. Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Samuel Pettit C. F. Wallace J. W. Grant Athens Glouster Cemetery

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