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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1948

Page

2

Nelsonville Eastern Star chapter meets pledge to hospital

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter 72 Order of the Eastern Star announced it met its pledge to Mount St. Mary Hospital fund during inspection ceremonies at the Masonic Temple. A gift from an anonymous friend plus sales from broom sales and stamps funded the total. next meeting April 13 will be Sales Stamp Night to raise for the Eastern Star Home project.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Mount St. Mary Hospital Masonic Temple Ohio Grand Chapter The Methodist Church

Kiwanis Club Singers Lead Meeting at Gordon Hotel

At Gordon Hotel a 15 minute sing led by Roger Kittle featured Mrs. Harold Brown at the piano. Four members—E. D. Coffman George H. Campbell Cy Rockhold Jr. and Richard Guinther—volunteered for an iron这 learning class. E. D. Coffman announced a board meeting after the club session on April 5 with 18 attendees listed.

Glouster Harold Brown Roger Kittle Kiwanis Club Gordon Hotel E. D. Coffman George H. Campbell Cy Rockhold Jr Richard Guinther Marcella Brown Dan Kovach B. R. Angle Enlon Grubbs Bob Smith L. F E. Richardson Porter Dugan E. H. Taylor Joe Williams Ray White

Minstrel Rehearsals Set for Tonight and Friday

GLOUSTER Frank Seiler president of the Bandboosters Club announced two minstrel practice sessions. Cast members who expect to perform their assigned parts should attend tonight and Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Glouster Frank Seiler Bandboosters Club

Brownie the dog returns to duty after alleged car accident

In Nelsonville a brown and white mongrel known as Brownie survived a weekend car collision and was back on the Public Square Tuesday. The dog, briefly injured, resumed chasing cars as motorists dodged and cursed. Police warn a dog catcher may arrive soon as Thursday brings new danger.

Nelsonville

Ervin Howard Dies at 56 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio Ervin Howard 86 former Connett resident died Tuesday evening at Amanda Ohio home of his daughter Mrs Armeda Reynolds He was a retired coal miner He is survived by daughter Mrs Marcia Finn Columbus His wife preceded him in death Friends may call at Stout funeral home Funeral services Friday at 1 pm Burial at Greenlawn

Nelsonville Ervin Howard Connett Armeda Reynolds Amanda Ohio Howard Marcia Finn Columbus Stout Greenlawn

Knights of Pythias Meet Early in Nelsonville

Valley Lodge 169 of the Knights of Pythias will convene at 6 45 tonight, 45 minutes earlier than usual, per chancellor commander James Hollenbaugh, so members can attend the Hocking Valley Pythian Auto League meeting in Logan where Grand Chancellor Frank Wood will speak. Auto League members from nearby counties will attend the Logan session, and local knights are asked to be present at lodge opening. A new Auto League group in Fairfield and Pickaway Counties was recently formed under Hollenbaugh’s direction.

Nelsonville Auto League Fairfield Pickaway Counties Jim Hollenbaugh

Inspection ceremony attended by three Shawnee women

Mrs Isabel Bulloch Mrs Glenna Reese and Mrs Mary Binderbasin attended the inspection ceremonies of Blue Belt Chapter OES in Shawnee Monday evening.

Glouster Isabel Bulloch Glenna Reese Mary Binderbasin Shawnee

Bliss College student visits from Columbus with family

Richard Jones, a Bliss College student in Columbus, spent Thursday through Monday visiting here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones.

Glouster Richard Jones Bliss College Columbus Ernest Jones

Rothwell Club Glouster Meeting At Mrs Wilson Home

The Rothwell Club will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Carl J. Wilson located at 5 Broad St. Members are advised to attend and participate in the scheduled discussions.

Rothwell Club Carl J. Wilson Broad St

IOOF Magic City Lodge Installation Friday Evening

At Magic City Lodge IOOF a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m will install officers in a formal ceremony with members present and officials presiding.

Glouster Magic City Lodge IOOF

Presbyterian choir rehearsal in Nelsonville set for Thursday

The Presbyterian church choir in Nelsonville will hold a rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 pm. The event was announced by church officials and invites participation from interested singers.

Nelsonville Presbyterian

Garden Club Meeting Hosts Bird Talk and Plans

Nelsonville community garden club members gathered March 29 at Mrs. Bertha Hoskinson’s home with 17 attendees. Speakers Miss Bertha Nixon and Mrs. Eva Davis discussed bird behavior and species roles in pest control, while Mrs. Thelma Starkey reviewed a recent flower show in Cleveland.

Nelsonville Bertha Nixon Eva Davis Thelma Starkey Community Garden Club Bertha Hoskinson Roy Snackenberg Mary Kessinger P. G. Oakley Miss Nixon Davis Ross Wright Athens County Hoskinson

Meeting Change for Past Noble Grands Club

The Past Noble Grands Club venue moves from Mrs Lennie Snowden's home to Mrs John Henry's home for Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Lennie Snowden John Henry

Practice Planned by Pythian Sisters Wednesday

PRACTICE PLANNED the Pythian Sisters Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall the degree staff will conduct a practice for conferring degree work Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Rogers Memorial Class Meeting at Methodist Church

The Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Church will meet in the church social rooms Thursday at 7 30 pm. A program is being prepared.

Glouster Rogers Memorial Methodist Church

County Wide Meeting by LOOF in Glouster

The Athens County Odd Fellows will hold a county wide meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Glouster on Friday April 9. A program is planned and refreshments will be served. The event is open to all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

Glouster Athens County Odd Fellows Organization Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Rebekahs

Easter Guests Entertained in Glouster Area

Mr and Mrs Sylvester Doughty of Glouster Route 1 entertained guests for Easter including Mr and Mrs Bill Lanning of Baltimore Ohio Mr and Mrs Carl Lee of Long Bottom Mr and Mrs James Straub of Bishopville Mr and Mrs Nile Love and daughter Mae of Glouster Mr and Mrs Fred Doughty and daughters Betty and Virginia and granddaughter Linda Lou of Columbus.

Glouster Sylvester Doughty Bill Lanning Baltimore Ohio Carl Lee Long Bottom James Straub Bishopville Nile Love Mae

Fellowship Hosts Jacksonville Youth Group Meeting

The Jackson ville Methodist Youth Fellowship met at Josephine Campbell’s home. Attendees included Oral Kerns, Janice Burdiss, Mary K. Anderson, Cora Kempton, Ruth Williams, Ann Williams, Anna Marie Lowry, Pauline Hartley, Kenneth Kempton, Georgia Edinger, Jack Kempton and Hoy Seckinger.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Youth Fellowship Josephine Campbell Oral Kerns Janice Burdiss Mary K. Anderson Cora Kempton Ruth Williams Ann Williams Anna Marie Lowry Pauline Hartley Kenneth Kempton Georgia Edinger Jack Kempton Hoy J. Seckinger

Parcel Post Sale by Loyal Daughters at Church of Christ

The Loyal Daughters class of the Church of Christ will hold a parcel post sale in the church social rooms Friday at 7 30 p m. All adult church classes are invited. No admission charge. Light refreshments will be served.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Baptist Young Peoples Union to Reorganize Meeting

Mrs Stella Bolling supervisor announces a reorganizing meeting for the Baptist Young Peoples Union at the Baptist Church Thursday at 6 p m.

Glouster Stella Bolling Baptist Young Peoples’ Union Baptist Church

Weekend Visitors to Glouster Area

Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs of Dayton visited Trimble and Jacksonville this weekend to spend time with Mrs. Gibbs' parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfe and with Mr. Gibbs' mother Mrs. Anna Gibbs. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vaughn of Walnut Hill Glouster.

Glouster James Gibbs Dayton

Parents Host Shower For Felix Yonkoski and Esther Byers

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Genus Yonkoski Greens Run hosted a shower in honor of their son Felix Yonkoski and Miss Esther Byers daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Byers. A buffet dinner featured American Beauty roses and guests included numerous couples and relatives. The couple plans a June wedding and the event highlighted family ties in the community.

Glouster Genus Yonkoski Felix Yonkoski Esther Byers Edward Byers Rolland Hoffman Evan Morgan Frank Markins Myrtle Olbers Francis Erwin Alex Ross Joe Shesky Walter Zukosky Wilfred Mingus James Kochis Steve Toth Charles Morrison Louis Guy Lewis McCallister Andrew Guy John Danko Frank Trazaska John Simmons Walter Holbert Mary Trazeska Thomas Trazeska Louis Yonkoski

Annual Dinner Slated By Past Matrons

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CES plans its annual initiation dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in Masonic Hall followed by initiation. Members rehearse Thursday evening at the hall.

Glouster Association of Thea Chapter CES Masonic Hall

Easter Visitation Highlights in Jacksonville

Glouster personals note Easter Sunday greetings at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kearns home in Jacksonville with Helen Dayton and Frank Kearns Shadyside. Harold Shirkey family from Dayton visit Ernest Shirkey and John Muzinsky households in Jacksonville. George Rambo of Cleveland visits Hettie Rambo in Jacksonville. May Noon hosts Easter guests Dave Powers family Richard, Jack Noon family Judy Patty Rex in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville May Noon Dave Powers Richard Jack Noon Judy Patty Rex

Berean Class to Meet at Church Thursday Evening

The Berean Class of the Church of Christ Bible School will gather in the church social rooms Thursday at 7 p.m. The committee will provide sandwiches for supper and others are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Mrs. Galloway will chair the meeting.

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School

Boosters To Meet Glouster at J T High Thursday

A meeting of the J T Athletic Boosters Club is scheduled in the J T High School building Thursday at 7 p m. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming athletic support and activities.

Glouster J-T Athletic Boosters J-T High School

Boy Luphart in Mishap

Denny Lee Culp two year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph R Culp of Jacksonville escaped severe injuries when he fell from the door of a moving automobile returning from Athens. He was thrown across the road but medical exam found no broken bones though cuts and bruises on head face and hands remained. He was released after treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Jacksonville Denny Lee Culp Joseph R. Culp Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Jacksonville Man In Navy Transferred

Jacksonville William H Forsbach U S Navy spent ten days delay en route with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Forsbach He has been transferred from the battleship U S S Wisconsin to destroyer duty and was to report at Newport R I

Jacksonville William H. Forsbach U.S. Navy Henry Forsbach U.S.S. Wisconsin Newport R.L

Altar and Rosary Society meetup announced

The Altar and Rosary Society will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Members of the program committee are Mrs Agnes Clark Mrs Gertrude Darling and Mrs Winnie White.

Altar, Rosary Society Glouster Altar and Rosary Society Agnes Clark Gertrude Darling Winnie White

Some Donts For Pimples

Don t scratch don t squeeze pimples you risk infection Don t suffer from itching pimples angry red blotches eczema or other irritations when soothing Peterson s Ointment offers you fast relief Makes skin look better feel better 35c all druggists One application delights or money back Peterson s Ointment allays itchy feet cracks between toes Adv

Peterson

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