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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1953

Page

2

Forty Nelsonville Seniors Will Graduate May 28

Nelsonville plans commencement for May 28 with forty seniors receiving diplomas. Dr. Lionel G. Crocker Denison University will address graduates. Rev. Raymond Simpson will give invocation and benediction. Baccalaureate Sunday features Pauli Hannaford sermon and musical programs by the a cappella choir and instrumental group. Alumni banquet Friday evening at the Christian Church precedes a dance at the Elks Club. seven class reunions are planned.

Lionel G. Crocker Denison University Granville Ohio Raymond Simpson Bessie Ball Board of Education Lloyd C. Gray Pauli Hannaford J. A. Long John Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Jo Ann Hughes James Gilbert The Christian Church E. L. Murphy Jack Sowers Anne Bumgardner Verna Hand Delbert Kuhn Ruth White Donald Shafer Elks Club

Central Pupils To Stage Annual May Day Program

Central School pupils present their May Day program on the Franklin Street playground at 12 45 p m weather permitting. The Queen Sharon Cole and court lead a processional with songs and dances by grades six three kindergarten and others plus Ohio sesquicentennial themes. The Nelsonville High School Band performs directed by James Gilbert with program directed by Gene Hughes. Boy Scouts assist and PTA will sell refreshments after.

Nelsonville Central School Franklin St Sharon Cole Rita Sanborn Rita Hunley Ann Wheaton Ricki Warren Anita Burchfield Nancy Bumgardner Jean Hutton Dixie Herdlitska Carolyn Herdlitska Becky Haffner Linda Goss Claire Freer Rita Keplar Ohio Bob Maheny James Gilbert Gene Hughes PTA

Bentley Child Condition Is Fine

NELSONVILLE Sandra Bentley six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bentley of Myers Crossing sustained injuries Monday afternoon when getting off a school bus Emergency first aid was given at Mount St Mary Hospital and she was rushed to Columbus Children s Hospital for immediate surgery where she remains with her parents.

Nelsonville Sandra Bentley Robert Bentley Myers Crossing Children's Hospital Columbus Sandra Mount St. Mary Hospital

Vets To March At Murray Memorial Day Parade

Murray City invites veterans from all wars to join Memorial Day events on May 30. Gather at Legion quarters at 9 30 a m to march and rehearse before a 10 a m service led by the Murray City High School Band. World War 1 veterans in 1918 uniforms will have honor in the parade.

Murray City Murray Post American Lion Legion Quarters

Murray City Declares Clean Up Day May 26

Murray City government announces Clean Up Day on Tuesday May 26 with Mayor Floyd Stiff urging residents to place rubbish at the curb for city truck collection. No ashes will be hauled on that day.

Murray City Floyd Stiff

Haymakers to Meet Nelsonville in Evening Gathering

A Haymakers meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 with a pot luck lunch to follow. The event seeks community participation and informal discussion among members.

Nelsonville

Sealed Proposals Sought for East Green Buildings Sale

Ohio University invites sealed proposals from the Purchasing Agent to purchase and remove five one story frame buildings labeled A 1 A 2 A 3 B 2 and B 3 at East Green Gage Campus Athens Ohio. Proposals due by 200 pm May 27 1953. Buildings must be removed by July 7 1933.

Ohio University Athens Ohio East Green Gage

Buchtel York Eighth Grade Grads Feted

Eighth grade Buchtel York graduates were honored at a ceremony in the Buchtel Auditorium. The program included music and a one act play from district schools. Square dancing and games led by Bob Hutchins closed the event, and over 100 pupils were served lunch by eighth grade teachers and aides Virgene Carpenter Mil dred Carlin and Mary Beckler.

Buchtel Buchtel-York Bob Hutchins Virgene Carpenter Mildred Carlin Mary Beckler

Mayor Proclaims Poppy Days in Nelsonville

Mayor Arthur Kennedy proclaims May 22 and 23 as Poppy Days in Nelsonville. Volunteers including 150 women nationwide will sell poppies on city streets both days through the Ladies Auxiliary of the Glenford Dugan Post.

Nelsonville Arthur Kennedy Glenford Dugan Post

Prattsville Social Guests Visit Local Households

Mrs Nancy Martin and grandson Gary visited in Columbus as guests of Mrs Merle Moore and Mrs Myrta Whitlatch. Mr and Mrs Edmund Flowers of Ashtabula stayed with Vernon Lewis and daughter Verna of Dayton. Donald Canode of Castalia visited grandparents. Castalia and McArthur visitors were the Chesers and Julia Canode with Mr and Mrs Guy Tedrow and Mr and Mrs James Mace.

Prattsville Nancy Martin Gary Columbus Merle Moore Myrta Whitlatch Edmund Flowers Ashtabula Vernon Lewis Verna Dayton Orville Lewis Donald Canode Castalia George Chesser Julia Canode Guy Tedrow McArthur James Mace

Notice of Appointment for Gaynell Maple Estate

Notice is hereby given that Gaynell Maple of Athens Ohio has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred. Dated this 5th day of May 1953 John Fl Newcomb Probate Judge of said County.

Gaynell Maple Athens Ohio John FL Newcomb Said County William A. Ballard Troy Township Athens County Laura P. Ballard Said

Appointment of Executor for Ballard Estate in Ohio

Notice states William A. Ballard of Troy Township Athens County Ohio is duly appointed Executor of the estate of Laura P Ballard deceased. He must settle within four months. Dated this Sunday of May 1953.

Divorce action filed in Ohio court over child custody

Barbara Jo Lundrigan petitions the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio for divorce custody and support of their minor child. The action, Case No 20412, names Frederick Stuart Laan of San Diego California as respondent. Hearing set for July 1 1953. attorneys Bolin and Walker.

Frederick Stuart Laan Judenon Avenue San Diego California Paledr Barbara Jo Landrigan Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Yj Heer Barbara JO Lundrigan Bolin & Walker

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

The article reviews advances in bridge play from the Eastern State Regional Tournament in New York. It explains dummy reversals and squeezes, illustrates with a four spade auction, and analyzes how declarer reverses the dummy to win. It ends with a sample problem about takingout doubles and a prompt for tomorrow's answer.

Oswald Jacoby New York South Declarer East West Dummy

Social Notes Highlight Mount St Mary Guild Sale

Nelsonville notes show the Christian Church Business Girls Class hosting an event with a poem for mother, led by Mrs Harold Koker and Mrs Garnet Withem leading devotions. Twig 8 continues rummage sale Friday and Saturday starting at 8 am with a 6 pm dish dinner.

The Christian Church Harold Koker Mother Garnet Withem Wilma Tolliver Twig Mount St. Mary Guild

Duncan-Newton Circle entertains WSCS ladies at Riverside

Duncan-Newton Circle No. 1 of the WSCS will be entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. Ed Howard at her Riverside Road home on the Baird Farm with a covered...

Duncan-Newton WSCS Ed Howard Riverside Rd Baird Farm

Births and dismissals at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs Delbert Campbell of Newark announce a daughter. Vess Kinsey of Nelsonville Route 1 and Charles Bruce of Columbus with Mrs Lillian Bland of Nelsonville. Dismissals include Mrs Mary Riggs of Nelsonville and Mrs Bessie Powers of New Straitsville. June Pavlik of Enterprise and Mrs Charlies Lechleidner with daughter of Nelsonville and Albert Wahl of New Straitsville Route 1.

Delbert Campbell Newark Vess

Birthday Celebrations In Apple Grove Part I

A Sunday birthday party honored Mrs. Robert McKelvey and Mrs. James Carpenter at their home with family members present. Roger Roush celebrated his fourth birthday with relatives while Jean Parson recovered from an appendectomy and other locals attended social visits and a Marietta picnic.

Apple Grove Robert McKelvey James Carpenter Mattie Beegle Jake Gaul Clifford Beegle Charles Beegle Vera Beegle Lynn Beegle Paul Carpenter Herbert Roush Roger Fay Roush Philip Hill Judy Shields Yvonne Heiney Wilson Slaughter Bessie Ray Heiney Walter Roush Howard Roush Eugene Davis Byron Roush Portland Jean Parson Dora Parson Garry Griffith of Bashan O. O. Thaxton Parkersburg Marietta Letart Falls

Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Relief for Eczema

A dated advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for itching eczema pimples red blotches and itching feet with a money back guarantee after one use. The copy emphasizes relief and wretched itching.

Peterson

G. T. Club Social at Mrs Ward Phillips Home

Members of the G. T. Club will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ward Phillips for a social gathering.

G. T. Club

Reverend Wolfe Guest of Daughter in Glouster Mission

The Rev. Frank Wolfe of Barboursville W V is visiting his daughter Mrs John Taylor. He conducts services at the Glouster Holiness Mission during his stay.

Frank Wolfe Barboursville W. Va John Taylor Glouster Holiness Mission

Class Holds Outing At Memorial Park Glouster

The Willing Workers Class of Oakdale Church of God held a wiener roast at Memorial Park in Glouster on Friday evening. Attendees included Rosa Love Faye Nott Eddie Kay David Edward Moore and family members Mary Helen Geneva Jewell Susan Hook Pamela Sandra Nott Nancy Carol Christman Carol Nott Danny Teater Sally Wayne Lowery and others.

Glouster Oakdale Church of God Memorial Park Rosa Love Faye Nott Eddie Kay David Edward Moore Paul Richard Johnny Geneva Jewell Mary Helen Susan Hook Pamela Sandra Nott Nancy Carol Christman Carol Nott Danny Teater Sally Wayne Lowery

Carter announces birth of Richard George Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Carter of Dayton announce the birth of a son, Richard George. The couple has another son, Dennis, age four. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Carter of Glouster and Mrs. Fisher of Dayton.

Glouster Charles E. Carter Dayton Richard George Carters Dennis George Carter Fisher

Local Residents Buy Homes on Cherry and Main Streets

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Vaughan of Marion purchased the E. S. Bingman property on Cherry Street and will move in this week. The Bingmans have moved into the Jimmie McCarty property on Main Street, which they bought.

Glouster Ben Vaughan Marion E. S. Bingman Cherry Street Mrs. Bingman Jimmie McCarty Main St

Dance Set Saturday at Mohawk Aerie in Jacksonville

Mohawk Aerie 1034 of Jacksonville hosts a free dance for Eagles and guests Saturday 9 p.m. to midnight. Music by Jay Fielding's Combo provides live entertainment at the F O E venue.

Glouster— Mohawk Aerie F.O.E Jacksonville Eagles Jay Fielding

Glouster Personal Notes Record Weekend Visits

Glouster society notes list weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr and Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon in Columbus. Visits cover Rendville Detroit Corning and Columbus with relatives and friends. mentions of Edwin Carpenter’s Kentucky Christian College graduation and other regional travel.

Evan Morgan Jr Evan III Thelma Winster Columbus Evan Morgan Sr Elizabeth Gordon Rolland Higgins New St Oliver Spencer Detroit William Alfman Donald Rendville Eugene Alfman Roger Gary Corning Mary McCoy City Norman Kaymann Louise David Jack Bechtold Carol Ann Jake Bower Marie Hambel Ida Mason Clyde W. Mason Edwin Carpenter Sr Esta Cunningham Grayson Edwin Carpenter Kentucky Christian College Bishopville Church

Trimble Township High School Baccalaureate Held at Trimble

The Messenger's Tuesday edition corrected a Sunday service report. The baccalaureate was for Trimble Township High School graduates and took place in the Trimble school auditorium.

Trimble School Glouster Glouster High School Trimble Township High School

Station Restaurant Equipment Is Moved

Mr and Mrs Jack Sarina former Glouster residents now in Columbus were in Glouster moving equipment from the bus station restaurant to Columbus A new restaurant is reportedly to open soon in the bus station building

Glouster Jack Sarina Columbus Esday

New Automatic Insect Destroyer Franchise Available

Franchise offer for the automatic Insect- O-Shade with protected territory and $416 inventory investment. Retail price $3.50. potential earnings up to $15,000 annually. Requires car references and personal details in a letter. Universal Supply Co. contact in Faribault Minnesota.

Universal Supply Co Central Ave Faribault Minn

Lt Gov Say to Visit Kiwanis Club in May

Glouster Kiwanis club heard that R L Zay Kiwanis lieutenant governor will make his official visit Monday evening May 25. Members noted interclub with McConnelsville Kiwanis on June 8 and discussed Fourth of July program planning. The meeting also announced First Job Suggestions folders for Glouster and Trimble graduates and reported on Portsmouth Fellowship activities.

Say Kiwanis Club Glouster Dick Guinther Portsmouth Glouster Club Guinther Goldberg Campbell Rose Kovach B. T. Grover Ohio University R. L. Zay Kiwanis McConnelsville Kiwanis Club Glouster High School Trimble Township High School

Grange Plans Activities in Glouster Trimble Grange

Trimble Grange will meet Saturday at 8 p m for the third and fourth degrees of a class and silver certificates for five 25 year members. Members will bring pies and enjoy ice cream and coffee. Rural Life Sunday will be observed at Concord church with a 12 30 basket dinner and a program of speaking and music followed by public attendance.

Glouster — Trimble Grange Rural Life Trimble Grange Concord Church

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