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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1953

Page

2

Council Acts To Resume Quarterly Water Billing

Nelsonville city council, in May, moves to reestablish quarterly water billing and set sewer charges on a three month basis after a finance study. Rates keep current levels, min 3.75, with penalties for late payment. sewer charges at 75 percent of water bill. Ordinances take effect after July 1, 1953.

Council Nelsonville Safety-Service Water Commission Joe Barrows Everett Carroll Mark Herrold Plainview Ave Dorr Runn Safety Service Homer Adams Clarence Birtcher Robbins Bridge John Dowler The Merchants Association

Peterson's Ointment advertisement promises fast relief

A 40 year old Buffalo inventor created Peterson's Ointment to ease itching and smarting piles. The ad claims quick cooling soothing astringent relief and wide fame, offering a 45c box or 70c applicator tube and a money back guarantee.

Buffalo A Peterson

Nelsonville Officer Weds Berlin Heiress in Command Chapel

1st Lt. David H. Davis son of Mr and Mrs L A Davis and Miss Eva Schermer daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Franz Schermer of Berlin Germany were married at the Berlin Command Chapel Andrews Barracks A reception followed They are on honeymoon to Holland Denmark Hamburg and Paris Davis a Nelsonville High School and Ohio University graduate entered service after class of 1950 and will finish overseas duty late July before returning with his bride

David H. Davis L. A. Davis Elizabeth St Nelsonville Eva Schermer Carl Franz Schermer Berlin Germany Berlin Command Andrews Barracks Davis Holland Denmark Hamburg Paris Nelsonville High School Ohio University States

Benefit Card Party By Tri Psi Sorority

Members of the Tri Psi sorority host a benefit card party Thursday in their W Washington Street apartment. Play starts at p.m. and the public is invited.

Tri Psi Sorority W. Washington St

Cosmopolitan Club to Meet Friday Evening

The Cosmopolitan Club plans a 7 30 p m meeting at Mrs Miles Howe home on Elizabeth Street with Mrs Miriam Butts assisting the hostess.

Cosmopolitan Club Miles Howe Elizabeth St Miriam Butts

Pythian Sisters Plan Thursday Meeting

Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the K of P Hall. The refreshments committee includes Mrs. Hannah Thomas Mrs. Belle Lancaster and Mrs. Susie Wallace.

K. of P. Hall Hannah Thomas Belle Lancaster Susie Wallace

Marriage of James McGuire and Mary Jane Andrews

Nelsonville couple James McGuire and Miss Mary Jane Andrews wed May 8 at the home on Poplar street, officiated by justice of peace George Schoonover.

James McGuire Mary Jane Andrews Nelsonville George Schoonover Poplart

Mothers Day Visits Span Several Ohio Homes

Mrs Maude Guess and Violet of Longstreth visited Mrs Walter Primmer in Nelsonville on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Donnal Duncan of Columbus spent Mothers Day with his parents Mr and Mrs C D Duncan in Fayette Street. Bertha Neilson, en route to Alma Michigan, spent days with her sister Mrs James D Knight before visiting son William in Columbus. William O Neill Nelsonville Route 1 entertained many relatives including O Nail and Wolfe families from Pontiac Columbus Murray City and Athens with one son John in France with the armed forces.

Maude Guess Violet Longstreth Walter Primmer Nelsonville Donnal M. Duncan Columbus C. D. Duncan Fayette St Alma Mich Bertha Neilson James D. Knight William William O’neil Ray O'Nail Roger Ronnie Will Melvin O'Nail Pontiac Donald Wolfe Jackie Nellie Wolfe Clarence O'Nail Jane Gloria Jerry Jimmy Murray City Dick O’nail John R. James Carol Athens William O'Nail John France

Troop 64 Scouts Visit Camp Katooga Sunday

Nelsonville report notes Troop 64 Scouts visited Camp Katooga at Parkersburg West Virginia last Sunday. Participants included Nickey Green Richard Staten Micky Young Terry Tigner Steve Matheny and Robert Richards with Lowell Miller Mr and Mrs Terry Tigner and Leroy Bennett accompanying.

Nelsonville Camp Katooga Parkersburg W. Va Nickey Green Richard Staten Micky Young Terry Tigner Steve Matheny Robert Richards Lowell Miller Leroy Bennett

Community Dinner Guests Fill Kinship Ties

A series of family visits and Sunday gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. William ing host dinner guests including George Kreda Racine and Virgil King family. Louise Bailey and Mabel Deardorf are among those visiting relatives. Sunday School Mother's Day honors noted with flowers and a 41 member attendance.

Kingsbury Williaming George Kreda Racine Virgil King Louise Bailey Homer Bailey Manning Mahler Sidwie Mahler Athens Homer Goodwin Weber Wood Mabel Deardorf Columbus Frank Deardorf Ralph Carl Wayne Seal

Wonder Salve and Soup Offer Skin Relief for Home Use

A wartime ad promotes Wonder Salve and Wonder Medicated Soap for eczema psoriasis infections and athlete’s foot. Describes the white greaseless antiseptic formula safe for children and backed by a money refund guarantee. Sold by local druggists Suid ah Alnhens at Quick Gaillade and Athens Drug Stores.

Quick Gaillade Athens Adv

Parade of the Hills committee to meet Thursday

NELSONVILLE The Parade of the Hills committee will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at City Hall announced by Carlos Ogg chairman Members of the general committee on arrangements Clyde Byers secretary Wm Friedrich treasurer Estel Crabtree Paul Betts and Ward Phillips and committees to represent the Elks and Eagles lodges Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion have been asked to be present.

Nelsonville City Hall Carlos Ogg Clyde Byers Wm, Friedrich Estel Crabtree Paul Betts Ward Phillips Elks and Eagles Lodges Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion

All-Stars to Practice With Logan League

The Admiral All-Stars of Athens County will practice with the Logan league entry at Sundown Park near Nelsonville on Route 33. The game starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday under lights with no admission charged and the public invited to attend.

Nelsonville Admiral All-Stars Athens County Logan League Sundown Park

Coakley Firm Wins School Exterior Painting Contract

Nelsonville officials awarded the Coakley Construction Co. the exterior painting contract for the East and West wings of the high school at the May board of education session. The meeting also authorized pool lease by the Recreation Commission for summer starting May 30 and sale of about 75 surplus grade school seats. Superintendent Lloyd Gray presented textbook adoptions for five year use and a new mower for the athletic field. several bills were approved.

Nelsonville Coakley Construction Co City Board of Education Bessie Ball Tom Wolf City Council Recreation Commission Lloyd Gray Gray Habberton Roth Moon Mann Otto J. C. Tressler Beauchamp, Mayfield West

Buchtel Junior Band Banquet Planned for Thursday

The Junior Band banquet, sponsored by the Buchtel York Band Boosters, will be held at the school building in Buchtel Thursday at 6 30 p.m.

Buchtel The Buchtel- York Band Boosters

Miracle Cushion Holds False Teeth Tight

Snug Denture Cushions relining plates to eliminate gaps between dentures and gums. Last 2 to 6 months, easy to replace, tasteless and odorless. Two liners for upper or lower plates priced at $1.50 with money back offer.

Inland waterways move 297.6 million tons in 1951

Freight on American inland waterways reached 297.6 million tons in 1951. Chile continues to export nitrate despite global synthetic production, signaling ongoing mineral trade dynamics.

Inland Waterways of America Chile

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