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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1952

Page

2

Logan Kiwanis Visit Glouster Club for Joint Meeting

Twenty eight Logan Kiwanis members visited Glouster for a joint meeting at the Hotel Gordon. Richard Gerken explained a fellowship drum fundraiser for division clubs and prizes based on miles traveled and attendance. The program featured Am l-voice chorus directed by Richard Farmer and John Sherwood, soloists, a novelty act, and a German band.

Logan Club Glouster Club Hotel Gordon Richard Gerken Insterclub Relation Visting Club Atendance Athens Club Richard Farmer John Sherwood Ralph Poston Kentucky Bate Kennet Bright John Sherwoot Ee Ae Arme Ao Ate Apc Lake Hope Rey Lange Kenny Bright Cere

Glouster High School Variety Program Set Friday Evening

Glouster High School student council sponsors a variety show Friday evening in the Glouster school auditorium. Classes from grades 7 through 12 participate in acts including plays, skits, readings, plans, vocal solos, group singing and instrumental music. An afternoon show at 2 p.m. will serve elementary and high school students.

Glouster Glouster High School Spomsarimg P.m Glouster School Guditorium Gredées

Past Noble Grands Meet in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville met at Mrs Electe Grimm s home Friday evening. Members and guests heard readings titled A Boy s Mother Memories of Song a Mrs Phena Householder Easter Hat and Legend of the Dogwood Tree. Contest prizes awarded with first to Mrs Householder and Mrs Bratka and consolation to Mrs Roberts.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Electe Grimm Captaine Roberts Phena Householder Mayme Comiinsky Maude Devis I4a Brooks Lena Bretke Captai. Roberts Mra. Householder Bratka Ane Ida Davis Brooks Mystery Mra Brooks

Glouster Personalities Visit Columbus Family

Dr and Mrs Harry LeFever and daughter Judy of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mrs Ruth LeFever. Dr Lee McDonald of Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs McDonald. He went to Cincinnati Saturday accompanied by Mrs M M LeFever.

Harry LeFever Judy Columbus Mra Ruth LeFever M@Donald Lee McDonald Mra McDonald Cincinnati M. M. LeFever

Addingtons announce birth of son Robert Ben

Mr and Mrs Ben Addington announce the birth of a son born in Aukman Hospital Canton on March 15. The baby has been named Robert Ben with Clyde Addington and Mrs Gloucter as grandparents.

Glouster Ben Addington March &K Aukman Hospital Canton Robert Ben Clyde Addington Gloucter

Choir Rehearsal At First Barties Church

The church choir at First Barties Church will rehearse after a Wednesday prayer meeting that starts at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting leaders are Mrs Mary Gootman and Mrs Ore yiney.

Glouster First Barties Sir Mary Gootman Ore Yiney

Richard C. Jones Advances to Corporal in Army

Richard C. Jones son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones was promoted to corporal He enlisted March 1 1951 and has been stationed in Germany since October 1951 Passed from the local draft into service and advanced in rank by the Army during his overseas assignment

Glouster Richard C. Jones Ernest Jones Richard Germany

Local families spend weekend visits across towns

Laurel Cliff residents Mr and Mrs Hugh Ferguson and Mr and Mrs Gene Alkire of Columbus joined Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker and Mr and Mrs Wyatt Schaefer of Mount Vernon for a weekend gathering. The Storys of Columbus and the Ackleys of Athens also visited, with Mr Dien returning from Columbus where he was a hospital center. Mr and Mrs Paul Archer hosted relatives in town. Mrs Ernest Powell welcomed a newborn son at Meigs General Hospital, Pomeroy.

Laurel Cliff Hugh Ferguson Gene Alkire Columbus Pearl Parker Wyatt Schaefer Mount Vernon Vern Story Clarence Ackley Athens Schaefer John Dien Dien Paul Archer Ernest Powell Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy

Move to Canton by Trimble Couple Addingtons

Mr and Mrs Clyde E Addington of Trimble have moved to Canton. Both have been employed there for the past two years.

Canton Glouster Clyde E. Addington Trimble Ars

Mrs Stella Burnell Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Mrs Stella Burnell 75 wife of David Burnet of Nelsonville died unexpectedly at the family home 271 Monroe 51. She leaves her husband two daughters Florence at home and Julia Reeves of Nelsonville and a grandson Jim Reeves with the Navy in California. The Stout funeral home is completing arrangements.

Nelsonville Stella Burnell David Burnet Monroe Florence Julia Reeves Jimmile Reeves Navy California Stout Funeral Home

Perry County Court Notes Highlights Local Probate and Divorces

Perry County court actions include probate filings for Luther Albrecht Vernon Boley and Jacob Ogg estates, a Churry executors account, and transfer of funds for Richard McDonald guardian. Decrees include partition in Solt case, settlement of Treadway v Industrial Commission, two divorces with custody and support orders, and marriage licenses and realty transfers. County commissioners approved animal claims totaling 616 for three months.

New Lexington Luther E. Albrecht Monday Creek Kiezie Ore Jacob Ogg Seve Fred W. Combs Madison Township Pearl D. Combe Guy Hazlett Thurman Dickson A. T. Pottet Provate Fred Guff Thorn Township Bryan Redd Reading John Folk Hopewell George Franks Elmer C. Chalfant Albert Rouscalt G. V. Cum May Travinger Paul H. Solt Robert Solt Junction City Mertin H. Treadway Industrial Commission of Ohio John S. Halley The Park Hotel Lillian Halley Zanesville Katherine Gaddis Neida Smith Clarence Geddis Gladys Riggs Crooksville Ira Riggs Carl Edward Frash Claris Lucile Taylor New Lex Mary Sophers Crookeville C. P. Robinson

Local visits and gatherings at Mount Olive and nearby towns

Community notices detail multiple house visits and social calls in Mount Olive and nearby areas. Eugene German and Mrs. Everett Hooper of New Cumberland visit relatives. Riley Pigott hosts guests Rex Summerfield and others from Chester. Residents and relatives share afternoons, evenings, and overnight stays across several households.

Mount Olive Eugene German Everett Hooper New Cumberland W. Va Bert German Mra Riley Pigott Rex Summerfield Sharon Gerelé Lee Tommy Lina May Rex Bailey Henry Bahr Clarence Wolf Jr Chester Jack Johnston Louise Bigley Joseph Connolly Long Bottom Effie German Willard Pigott Charlene Rodney Pierce R. D. Holbert Mary Curtis Place Maude German Daile Pigott Emma Powell Mt. Olive Ruby Powell Jake Dean Parkersburg Roy Bush Robert Jake Old Town Herbie McIntire Charney Powell Marcie Bissell Mary Alice Connolly Grace Price

Athens Pastor Preaches In Dr. King's Absence

In Dr. Lester F. King’s absence, Rev. Joe Maffatt of the Athens church will speak Wednesday evening at the Christian Church. Fred Lee Tom of the Athens County Brotherhood leads the song service and will sing a solo. Public invited. King is expected to return Thursday evening.

Nelsonville Lester F. King The Christian Church Joe Maffatt Athens Church Fred Lee Tom Athens County Brotherhood Dr. King

Local residents visit Dailey Wood and travels noted

Sixteen Sixteen residents Mr and Mrs Harry Denny now reside in Lima. Mr and Mrs James Lindley and Mrs Johnson visited Dailey Wood with family. Leo Davidson Paul McElroy and Stone households from Wolfpen toured Dailey Wood. John Wood led a class to Cincinnati on a farm trip. Jess McElroy and John Mahaffey’s family report outings and a paint mix explosion caused minor basement damage.

Harry Denny Lima James Lindley Johnson Dailey Wood Leo Davidson Paul McElroy Wolfpen John Mahaffey D. E. Wood

Missionary Society Sets Meeting at First Baptist

The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet in the church auditorium Thursday at 7 p.m. The gathering aims to plan outreach activities and discuss upcoming events.

Glouster The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Civil Defense Seen As Time Tested Yet Flexible

A Rotary Club program in Nelsonville screened a motion picture on civil defense. Ohio Bell and the Ohio Civil Defense Council sponsored it to show civilians should know and act, with emphasis that rural areas face potential danger and defense must adapt to times and conditions.

Nelsonville Paul Revere Ohio Bell Telephone Co Ohio Civil Defense Council Rotary Club John Koch Harry Wright New Lexington

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admission and Discharges

A Mount St. Mary Hospital list shows admissions including Mrs William Young in Nelsonville Route 2 and Mrs Ruth Harkless in Athens, with Mrs Louise Lewis in New Plymouth and Mrs Elza Miller in Nelsonville. Discharges include Pete Harmuth in Nelsonville and Mrs Florence Herdman in Nelsonville Route 1, along with several others in Nelsonville and nearby towns.

William Young Nelsonville Thomas Hixenbaugh Athens Ruth Harkless New Plymouth Louise Lewis Buchtel Pete Harmuth Denver Danielson New Lexington Elza Miller Florence Herdman Mary Smith Ethel Niswander Fred Crabtree Chauncey

500 Club Meets At Hotel Gordon

GLOUSTER The 500 Club met Monday evening at Hotel Gordon with Mrs Evan Morgan as hostess. Two tables in play. Mrs Vern Lamborn won first prize and Mrs O A McDonald second prize. Mrs Walter Yount was counseled. Refreshments served to listed members and guests Mrs Jessie Hill Mrs B R Angle Mrs Earl Morris and Mrs William Withem.

Kinney Kinney Name for Nelsonville Birth

Mr. and Mrs Denig Kinney announce the birth of a daughter Monday evening at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs J G Cole and Mr. and Mrs Robert Kinney Logan. The Kinneys are former Nelsonville residents.

Nelsonville Denig Kinney Eleanor Cole Loven Hocking Valley Hospital Logan J. G. Cole Robert Kinney Kinneys

Weekend visits across Coldwater to Columbus and Washington

Reports of multiple weekend visits as families from Coldwater Columbus Nitro and Malta hosted by relatives in various towns. Also note a charge withdrawal in Nelsonville where Norma Jean Poling filed against Robert Lee Poling for failure to provide for a minor. costs of 8.70 settled.

Nelsonville Paul Garvin Robert Lee Poling Norma Jean Poling

Peterson's Ointment promotes quick eczema relief

An advertisement promising fast itching relief from eczema pimples and irritated skin with Peterson's Ointment. It claims the skin will look and feel better and offers a money back guarantee. Available at druggists for 40 cents.

Peterson Ady

Inflation program outlined by Cosmopolitan Club

Nelsonville social notes report Mrs C. D. Shafer hosted the Cosmopolitan Club meeting with guests Friday evening. Mrs Bessie Ball presented inflation steps including sound credit policies, restraint on spending, a consumption tax, and increased productivity. Eve Devis moderated with panelists Miss Louise Pearce Mrs Devin Mrs Frances Siage and Mrs Ball. After discussion the hostess and assistants served dessert and spring flowers were used in arrangements.

C. D. Shafer Cosmopolitan Club Bessie Ball Eve Devis Louise Pearce Devin Frances Siage Ball Wesley Hawk James Beard Shafer

Ex-Resident dies in West Oakland California

Mra C W Withoft of Nelsonville former resident died March 2 in Oakland California after illnesses of stomach and heart. She was born Neesonville to Jacob and Elizabeth Hoodlet and was the last immediate survivor of her family. Two sons Mortimer and Clarence, both in Oakland, survive along with a nephew Dr W C Hoodlet of Davenport Iowa.

Mra C. W. Withoft Oakland Calif Nelsonville Mra Withoftt Jacob Elizabeth Hoodlet Neesonville Henry New Marshfield Charlies John Milton Miami Flo Porter Newark Ohio Minta Kansas City Mary Ella Columbus Marie Macon Withoft W. B. Brooks Clarence W. Withoft Dayton Portland Ore Mortimer Clarence W. C. Hoodilet Davenport Iowa

Local social notes from Ewington area visitors

Mrs L B Terry visits Akron relatives this week. Clarence Woodall and family host recent visitors including R O Woodall and Cora Holcomb. Kenneth Knox and Ross Baker visited a Columbus hospital patient. E L Cottrill and L A Parsons hosts. Francis Cottrill visited Harve y Roof in Dundas. James Anroe Elmas and Faris Farley with Roy Good. Pr iward Parsons guests in Woodall home. Oren Rhodes plans move to Vinton. Charles Ratcliff of Albany visits friends. Marion McGhee and Verna Woodall among recent Woodall visitors.

Ewington L. B. Terry Akron Clarence Woodall R. O. Woodall Cora Holcomb Kenneth Knox Ross Baker Knox Columbus E. L. Cottrill L. A. Parsons Francis Cottrill Inlaw Harvey Roof Dundas James Anroe Elmas Faris Farley Roy Good Pr Iward Parsons Woodall Oren Rhodes Vinton Charles Ratcliff Albany Marion McGhee Patricia Ferry W.va Verna Woodall

Nelsonville Garden Club Sets Annual Tea Plans

Final plans were made at a Monday meeting held at Mrs. Victor Oakley’s home. The Nelsonville Garden Club tea is scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the First Methodist Church social rooms.

Nelsonville

Mission preaching by Dr Lester F King sorrows women meet

Members of the Christian Womens Fellowship attended a preaching mission led by Dr Lester F King. After the service the women held a business session in the church social rooms with president Mrs Dix Powell presiding. Young Matron's group hosted and served refreshments. Next monthly meeting set for April 28 with Group 1 as hostess.

Christian Womens Fellowship of the Christian Church Lester F. King Dix Powell Fellowship Group 1 Ag

Business Girls Class Meet at Mrs Hilleary Home

The Christian Church group will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Earl Hilleary with Mrs Mary Steenrod assisting. Roll call will feature House cleaning Hints as the respond.

The Christian Church Earl Hilleary Mary Steenrod

Randolph Air Force officer on 12 day leave with family

Plc Thomas W Reynolds of Randolph AFB Texas is on a 12 day leave visiting his mother Mrs Edna L Reynolds at 240 Jefferson St. Columbus visitors include Mrs Bord Roscoe and son Stephen, Mrs Robert Kailmerten, and Mrs Earl Butterman. Mrs Arley Fisk attended a funeral in Lancaster for cousin Mrs Lila Frazer. Mr and Mrs B Yerkey returned to Pennsboro WV after two weeks with sister Mrs James Beard.

Thomas W. Reynolds Randolph Air Force Base Texas Edna L. Reynolds Jefferson St Bord Roscoe Stephen Robert Kailmerten Earl Butterman Columbus C. C. Ervin Anna Chapman Arley Fisk Lancaster Lila Frazer Sugar Creek B. Yerkey Pennsboro W.va James Beard

Soldier Returns Home After 3 Years Abroad

Cpl. James Cheeseman of Lancaster, formerly of Nelsonville, returns from a 42 month US Army assignment in Germany for a 30 day leave. He is the son of Mrs. Erma Cheeseman and William Cheeseman and is accompanied by his mother and brother Billy. He visited Nelsonville last week with his grandmother Mrs. Bertha Ray.

Nelsonville Germany James Cheeseman Lancaster Erma Cheeseman William Cheeseman Billy Cpl Cheeseman Bertha Ray Adams St

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Logan Kiwanians Soph Terry Greene Ant Ateers High St L. R. Faires Glouster, Ohio Broad St Jones Yechows Shoe Store Perry County N. T Mra M Iehnes Wilkes M. Bartels Raymond Cope Korea United States Bartels Jacksonville - Trimble King Speaker Mount St. Mary Hospital 500 Club Cutler Lyle Basim Gene Chester Rowland Malta Bessie French Arthur French Nitro W. V Roy White Garnet Barrett Molly Jones Wanda Goddard Ray Goddard Helen Kee Orland Kee Prandwenes Nelsonville Social Notes West Nelsonville — Ward Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Sesson Garden Club CBF Sais Yamaguchi Taylor Crron Orpheum Theatre Faelyn Keyes van Heflin J. H. Wilson First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Glouster, Ohio
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