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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1960

Page

3

York Board Examines School Equipment Bids

York Local Board of Education reviewed bids for new school equipment totaling about 83 000 dollars and awarded the gasoline and oil business to the local Standard Oil Bulk plant. They also discussed repairs and future purchases, with recommendations to be presented April 16 and a plan to inventory current equipment before contracts.

York Board Nelsonville York Stanley Martin MoeLaughlin and Kiel Athens County Elza Cullison Ben Wagner Standard Oil Edwards Wilson Brothers Cullison Wright Edward Cagg

Mrs. Rosa Thomas Dies at 69 in Columbus

Rosa Thomas aged 69 of Jacksonville died suddenly Saturday morning at her son Frank’s home in Columbus after four months visit. Born in Hungary on December 25, 1890, she leaves four daughters Irene Spencer Ethel Startzman Margaret Thomas all of Columbus Elizabeth Beveridge Glouster three sons Frank Eugene Andrew of Columbus and Jacksonville eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Stephen Toth of Glouster Route 2. Her husband Andrew preceded her in death. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Norbert W Johnston funeral home Fr Anthony Nickel officiating. Burial in Drake’s Cemetery Drakes. Friends may call anytime.

Jacksonville Rosa Thomas Frank Columbus Hungary Irene Spencer Ethel Startzman Margaret Thomas Elizabeth Beveridge Glouster Eugene Andrew Stephen Toth Norbert W. Johnston Anthony Nickel Drake’s Drakes

Carbondale Homes Hit by Fire Twice

Nelsonville firemen battled two blazes Saturday afternoon. A seven room Carbondale house owned by J Workman was gutted before crews could stop the fire. Shortly after, flames from a dryer ignited by a floor furnace damaged a residence on Jackson Street owned by Joe Dalton.

Nelsonville—City Carbondale J. Workman Joe Dalton Jackson St

New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery

For the first time science reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne that reduces hemorrhoids and relieves itching and pain without surgery. Case after case shows shrinkage and relief with statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

Clarence A Leyner Dies At 78 In Belpre

Clarence A Leyner 78 of Little Hocking Route 1 died at Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg. He was born near Watertown Washington County in 1882, a plasterer hardware merchant later farmer fruit grower and Methodist. Surviving are son Ward and four grandchildren. Funeral at Decatur Methodist Church Wednesday 2 p.m. with Rev Harley Fidler. burial in church cemetery. Body to be moved to family home Tuesday afternoon for calling.

Ward Clifford Jonathan Nancy Betsy Decatur Methodist Church Harley Fidler Friends Mayecall

Eagles to Meet Nelsonville Auxiliary Ladies

The Nelsonville Eagle Auxiliary will hold a Monday meeting at 8 p.m. in the Eagles Lodge Rooms with members expected to attend and discuss upcoming activities.

Eagles Nelsonville The Eagle Auxiliary Eagles Lodge

Board Meet Set Nelsonville

Nelsonville City Board of Education schedules a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the high school board room to discuss district matters.

Nelsonville

Trimble WSCS Meet At Morrison Home

The Trimble Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. Sadie Morrison. Mrs. Laura Zimmer led the session on How Total Is My Stewardship with Miss Merle Danford presenting the program alongside Mrs. Zimmer, Mrs. Pauline Henderson, Mrs. Donna Henderson, and Mrs. Elma Leadinghaus. St Patrick's Day refreshments were served by the hostess to Rev. Lillian Wright and Mrs. Beulah Johnson.

Trimble WSCS Morrison Home Sadie Morrison Laura Zimmer Merle Danford Zimmer Pauline Henderson Donna Henderson Elma Leadinghaus Lillian Wright Beulah Johnson

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list numerous births and admissions in Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Trimble, New Lexington, and surrounding areas. Newborns include names tied to Bebout, Bunting, and Martin families. many patients are listed by full or partial names with home routes.

One Car Hits Pole After Hitting Road Hole

Nelsonville police investigated a Friday 9:15 p.m. one car crash on Route 278 near the city light plant. George Huddy 17 said he was traveling about 35 miles per hour when a rut caused loss of control and the car struck a utility pole from Columbus and Southern Ohio Co. The front end was a total loss.

Nelsonville George Huddy Huddy Columbus and Southern Ohio Co

Local visits span families across Ohio towns

Mr and Mrs Gladstone Brunton of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs Alex Brunton of Glouster hosted relatives from Jacksonville and Glouster. The Shirkeys of Dayton and Jacksonville guests visited E C Shirkey and Muszynski in Jacksonville. Mike Bycofski Sr of Jacksonville stays in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after major surgery. Mrs Hugh Cunningham of Glouster spent a week in Columbus with daughters Betty Wolfe and families Max Morris and Charles Clark.

Gladstone Brunton Zanesville Alex Brunton Glouster E. C. Shirkey Jacksonville Harold Shirkey Dayton John Muszynski Mike Bycofski Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Lancaster Hugh Cunningham Columbus Betty Wolfe Max Morris Charles Clark

Mr. Green Dies At 80 In Pomeroy

Warwick E. Green 80 of Welshtown died Saturday evening at home. Survived by wife Arlie four daughters Agnes Conant Velma Karnes Myrtle Leibrand Helen Wilt 13 grandchildren two great grandchildren and a son Leo who preceded him in death. Services Tuesday 2 p m at Ewing funeral home with calling hours. Burial in Letart Falls cemetery.

Pomeroy Warwick E. Green Welshtown Arlie Agnes Conant Cutler Velma Karnes California Mytle Leibrand Athens Helen Wilt Leo

Alumni Hires Dance Band for Glouster Dance

A Glouster Alumni Association meeting at Mrs. William Stephenson’s home arranged an Athens nine piece Bob McCloughlin orchestra for the alumni dance. The Glouster Band Roosters will prepare and serve the banquet at 6 30 p m on May 28. A follow up meeting is set for next Friday at 8 p m at the same host’s home.

Glouster William Stephenson Monroe St Bob McCloughlin Athens Glouster Band Roosters Alumni Association

OES Session Set at Glouster Chapter 192 Meeting

The Eastern Star chapter 192 in Glouster holds its regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m with obligation night. Refreshments will be served hosted by Mrs Louise Lent Mrs Louise Gladden Mrs Fiberta Hartley Mrs Thelma Mambourg.

Hubble-Daugherty Nuptials In Kissimmee Florida

James R. Hubble son of Mrs. Charlotte Hubble wed Fern Daugherty March 2 at 6 30 p m in First Methodist Church Kissimmee Florida Rev Henry Guy officiated with Mr and Mrs C H Russell Jr as attendants. Hubble now works in Florida.

Nelsonville James R. Hubble Charlotte Hubble Fern Daugherty First Methodist Church Kissimmee Fla Henry Guy C. H. Rusell, Jr Hubble Florida

Priscilla Class to Meet at Glouster Methodist Church

The Priscilla Class of Glouster Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social room. A silent auction will be held to benefit Sybil Kurtzman’s Committee.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Sybil Kurtzman

Explosion Shatters Greenhouse and Spares Carried Blooms

A blast at a greenhouse damaged a boiler and strewn debris, but volunteers saved most flowers. About 25 New Marshfield residents helped load undamaged blooms into trucks bound for Athens headquarters, with cabbage and pepper seedlings largely spared. No injuries reported. the greenhouse is insured.

Athens The Floral Company Laird Llewellyn Green House High School Road Llewellyns Llewellyn Dee Dearth

WSCS Meet Called Jacksonville Event

WSCS will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Davis with Miss Aileen Davis as co host Mrs Ethel Shirkey to conduct devotions and Mrs Jane Wintersteen to lead the program.

Jacksonville WSCS Elizabeth Davis Aileen Davis Ethel Shirkey Jane Wintersteen

Mrs Russell Dies At 78 In Clifton

Anna Elizabeth Russell 78 of Clifton died Saturday night at her daughter’s home in New Haven. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Foglesong Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Welch officiating. She was born March 16, 1882, in Clifton and was the widow of H. B. Russell. Surviving are daughters Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Paul E. Stewart, brothers Philsoa and Frank Lockett, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial will be in Graham Station cemetery.

Point Pleasant Anna Elizabeth Russell Clifton Foglesong Jack Welch New Haven Lutheran Church Russell William Powell New Haven H. B. Russell Powell Paul E. Stewart West Columbia Philsoa Lockett Frank Lockett Seattle Wash Graham Station Cemetery

Cubs Meet Nelsonville Pack 64 at Methodist Church

Cub Scout Pack 64 schedules a 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the Methodist Church. The event invites local scouts and families to attend and participate in activities.

Nelsonville

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