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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1952

Page

13

Memorial Day Observance Planned by Local Veterans

Nelsonville area veterans announce Memorial Day events led by Glenford Dugan Post 229 with Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW and Spanish-American War veterans. A parade assembles in front of the Legion Home, proceeds to Fort Street and cemetery, with ceremonies at Fort Street Cemetery and Green Lawn Cemetery led by Rev. John Lloyd Evans, band, and veterans units.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Nelsonville Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Jimmie Jones Post VFW Athens County Nelsonville High School Legion Building Columbus St Public Square Fort St Legion James Mann United Spanish-American War Veterans Nelsonville Post 3467 Green Lawn Cemetery Green Lawn Jimmie Jones Buglers Legion Memorial Day Committee Warren Robinette Frank Keyes Corwin Cookson Leroy Bennett W. D. Mender Foster Day Legion Plot

State Rep Don Campbell to Speak at Memorial Day Service

BUCHTEL State Rep. Don Campbell of Guysville will speak at Memorial Day services at 10 a m at the flag pole in Buchtel All veterans of the community are invited to attend in uniform if possible The Buchtel York band will play and guest ministers will offer prayer.

Buchtel Don Campbell Guysville Buchtel-York

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital Reported

Mount St Mary Hospital notes births for Mrs Lawrence Cagg Nelsonville a daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert Wismar Athens a son also a son for Mr Steve Stevens Nelsonville plus admissions and dismissals including George Kozik Murray City Mrs Lessie McManaway Trimble and Mr Myrtle Sweazy Glouster Route 3 Anna Hutchinson Logan Halstead Lehman Logan Route 3 discharged

Lawrence Cagg Nelsonville Robert Wismar Athens Steve Stevens George Kozik Murray City Lessie McManaway Trim Myrtle Sweazy Glouster Anna Hutchinson Logan Halstead Lehman

Laurelville Community notices and commencement events

Mrs Frieda Lappen and Mrs Esther Swepston hosted Laurel Sunday School members. Laurelville High school held commencement with Eleanor Wingett valedictorian and Joann Churchheus among diploma recipients. The Ladies Bridge club met at Mrs Damon Pontious home with awards to Mrs Ruby McClelland and Mrs Emma Cox. Additional social notes include visits by Mrs Kenneth Moss and Miss Sally Swain to Pvt Harold Moss in Texas and local errands among residents.

Laurelville Frieda Lappen Esther Swepston Laurel M Kohler Leoca Hoy Florencé Fetheroll Emma Cox Eunice Goodman Cora Rose Ruth Beecher Dora Ross Audene Poling Margie West Amy McClelland Joyce Kelley Laurelville High School Howard Meacham Dan Jenkins New Lexington Eleanor Wingett Bowers James Robert Armstrong Lyyvonne Burcham Robert Huggins Peggy Lou Butts Betty Bowers Tommy Stevens Ruth Karr Joann Churchheus Donna June Taylor Larry Holzschuh Tom Klett Dale Williams Dale Ladies Bridge Club Damon Pontious Ruby McClelland Kenneth Moss Sally Swain

Bake Sale Slated by Nelsonville Junior Girls

Nelsonville Junior Girls of the First Baptist Church plan a bake sale Thursday starting at 11 a.m. at Preston's store on Public Square. Advance orders can be placed at 389-J.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church Preston's Public Square

Student To Graduate From Kirksville College

Samuel W. Howe of Nelsonville will graduate May 31 from Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery with a class of 90. He plans to intern at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital and Clinic. Attending commencement will be Dr and Mrs Howe and son Ray, and Dr and Mrs L E Butts and son Jimmie.

Nelsonville Samuel W. Howe Miles H. Howe Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery Howe Kathryn Jean Fick Atlas Club Kirksville Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Marietta

1880 Craze Lifting Girl Into Room By Basket

Denison Daily News May 26 1880 reports a college member expelled for drawing young ladies to his room with a basket from his window. The incident sparked much gossip in the campus community.

Denison Tex Grandad Denison Daily News

Salt Lake City Flood Creates Street Canals

Salt Lake City's flood channels overrun drainage causing streets to be blocked and lined with sandbags. A canal system formed on main avenues to drain water toward the Great Salt Lake while surrounding business and residential lowlands stayed dry.

Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake

bond forfeited in unsafe motor vehicle task Nelsonville

Charles A. Miller posted a $20 cash bond in Nelsonville to answer a complaint of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle before Mayor Paul Galvin. The bond has been forfeited, per court records.

Nelsonville Charles A. Miller Paul Galvin

Congregation Called Meeting At First Baptist Church

The congregation of First Baptist Church Adams and West Columbus will meet Wednesday at 7 pm. The meeting is announced by Pastor Rev B J All.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church Adams and W. Columbus B. Jall

Shrine reception honors Joan Dunlavey in June notice

Members of The Hocking Valley Shrine 51 in Nelsonville are invited by Athens Shrine 6 to a reception Tuesday June 3 at 5 30 p m honoring Joan Dunlavey a shrine member and past officer recently appointed deputy supreme watch man of shepherds The event includes a covered dish dinner and shrine meeting.

Hocking Valley Shrine 51 Athens Shrine 6 Joan Dunlavey Athens Shrine

Missionary Society Meeting Time and Place Change

The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Frank Lowry's home 26 E Columbus St Thursday at 7 30 p m The time and place have been changed.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society Frank Lowry Columbus St

Sgt Keppler Assigned To Massachusetts Post

Sergeant Keppler long stationed in California arrives at Fort Devens Massachusetts and spends two days en route with his foster mother Mrs Arly Fiske. Other guests at the Fiske home include Mr and Mrs Ross Keppler of South Bend Indiana.

Nelsonville Lewis Keplar California Fort Devens Mass Arly Fiske Fiske Ross Keplar South Bend Ind

Za leski replaces phones as dial lines come in

The Za leski area is swapping dial phones for older lines and installing several new sets. Charles Campbell remains ill at home as visitors include his son and daughter in law from Springfield and another son from Wellston. Numerous relatives from Athens Detroit McArthur Columbus and Parkersburg visit over weekends and holidays. A newborn was reported May 21 to Leonard and Norma Eberts at Hocking Valley hospital in Logan Danny Peyton spent furlough time with family.

Zaleski Charles Campbell Campbell Robert Campbell Harry Campbell Springfield Mary Wellston Harley Gilbert Patty Athens J. D. Folwell Parkersburg W. Va Folwell Gilbert Howard Snider McArthur J. R. O'Leary Charles Allberry Detroit Mich Mr Allberry Celia Cochran James Wilson Jr Columbus Perry Pinney Reba Harve Tripp Edna Hawk Ethel Tripp David Thomas Proctorville James McKibben

Crooner Ray and Bride Postpone Honeymoon After Wedding

New York reports crooner John Ray and his bride Marilyn Morrison married today in a brief ceremony. The couple, both in their mid twenties, postponed their honeymoon to July to allow Ray to complete theatre commitments.

New York Johnny Ray Marilyn Morrison Los Angeles Ray

Cat Nurses Rabbits For Future Big Feast

The Bill Singers tell a hare tale where a mother cat seems kind to wild hares and even nurses adopted bunnies. She has eaten grown rabbits, and Mrs. Singer suspects a future big feast when the hares mature.

Marion Bill

College Student Keeps 3 AM Paper Route to Furman

Pelzer South Carolina 22 year old Bob Edens starts at 3 am delivering 81 newspapers then returns home for breakfast. He walks a mile to a highway and hitchhikes 17 miles to Greenville for Furman University classes. He works with youth at the First Baptist Church and does homework after.

Pelzer S.C Bob Edens Greenville Furman University Young First Baptist Church

Builders Get New Pay Hike for Cincinnati Workers

Wage increases averaging 15 cents an hour are due for about 12 000 union construction workers in Greater Cincinnati with most agreements taking effect June 1. They cover asbestos workers boilermakers carpenters cement masons electricians operating engineers hodcarriers building laborers and painters. New scales run from 1.92 to 2.90 per hour.

Cincinnati Jesse A. Higgins Allied Construction Industries Construction Industry Stabilization Commission

Ex Councilman Tied to Bets in Lorain Numbers Case

Police held former Cleveland councilman Thomas J. Davis and Lorain youth in a numbers running case. Davis, 44, awaits trial with six others on gambling charges. Lt. Cooney said he would charge the youth, Richard Allen Sipos, 17, with delinquency. Sipos admitted delivering daily slips from Lorain to a garage in Cleveland used by Davis.

Cleveland Lorain Thomas J. Davis Martin P. Cooney Cooney Richard Allen Sipos Sip

Korean sailors die as ships collide in Korean waters

The U S Navy reports 24 South Korean sailors killed and 21 injured in a May collision between the frigate Apnok and the U S ammunition carrier Mt Baker off Korea. Mt Baker sustained minor damage with no injuries aboard. Both ships were maneuvering in darkness when a course change caused the crash.

Tokyo U. S. Navy Apnok Mt. Baker Apack

State Highway Chief Quits Turnpike Post

COLUMBUS OH State Highway Director T J Kauer resigned Monday as secretary treasurer of the Ohio Turnpike Commission The commission chairman James W Shocknessy announced the move Shocknessy left for New York for talks with bankers about selling bonds for the Turnpike They will present a proposal to commission members on June 3.

Columbus T. J. Kauer Ohio Turnpike Commission James W. Shocknessy Commission Shocknessy New York Ohio

Classified Advertising Guidelines for Thanks and Obits

Cash must accompany all orders for Cards of Thanks In Memoriam Obituaries and Political Announcements. Figure 15¢ per line with a 3 line minimum. Advertising for three or six days and stopped early charged only for appearances. Blind ads require use of the full box address. Letters to the office do not require stamps. Ads other than Lost and Found and Employment Wanted taken by phone or mail if paid within seven days. cash rate applies.

GlamorenE The Magic Carpet and Rug Cleaner Advert

An advertisement for Glamoreen E Magic Carpet and Rug Cleaner priced at $2.29 per gallon or $3.79 for a one gallon bottle. Listed by Baker and Stauffer with address line 74 £, State.

Baker and Stauffer

Loy Gets Citation For Alertness in Fire

A 9 year old boy received a citation for alertness in summoning aid in a Boston hotel fire. Alfred Catal smelled smoke and aroused his mother then traced the smoke to another room and pounded on the door to arouse the occupant. He then ran to get help.

New York Boston George P. Monaghan Police Athletic League Alfred Catal

Markets Cincinnati Livestock and Poultry Prices

Cincinnati AP reports hogs mixed with moderate activity. Barrows and gilts 25-50 lower. top hogs at 21.75 to 22.00 for 350 lb, 230-280 lb 20.00-21.50. Sows 50 lower 15.50-17.50. bulk 500 lb sows 16.00-17.25. Cattle steady with steers 34-42.50, cows 16-25. vealers 27-37. Sheep steady. lambs 31.50 top. ewes 6-12. In Gallipolis hogs 21-22, cattle 25-34 for steers, veal tops 36-75. Poultry and butter prices given with grades and ranges.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA U.S. A Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mount St. Mary Hospital Kirksville College Salt Lake Mallinson's Cr. Logan Nelsonville Social Notes Sgt. Keppler Massachusetts Crooner William K. Harrison Panmunjom C. Turner Joy United States United States Naval Academy Dick Turner Glenna Kisor Plymouth Dr. Sed DeSoto Motor Sales KELCH North Lancaster Hoover Sweepers Kasler Lowman Kasler Dairy A. D. Kasler Marietta Chemical Products Co W. E. Dicken W. Union St Paul Fiske N. Congress Berlou McKee Drug CO Harold G Goddard Bartlett Frank's Bait and Tackle CO Second Street Banks Sport Shop Loy Athens Auto Parts Corp. & Lance Sts Motorola Buck Auto Store Corner Mill Auto Service N. Court Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Clifford's Fern St Dial Singer Sewing Machine Co Jeery Baughman Marietta Ave Philip Stauffer Union Street Strawn Plumbing CO Court St C. R. White Ee McClain Welding Service Moore Ave D. R. Benedict Decker Np Aeaaas Mahaffey Electric Motor Theo Johnson CO Johnson & West Depot St M_ Davis W. Carpenter D. M. Goddard Charles Stratton Carl Clifford Ted Oye Kaiser Mercury NASH Roger Lean Chevrolet NYE Chevrolet CO N. Court St Athens, O Willys BUICK Willys CO W. Washington St Johnny Jones Motors Platt's Shell Hudson Sales & Service Union St Sol Rosenberg Studebaker FORD H.p Ford Hack Auto Supply Wakefilld Motors Studebaker Center Richland Ave Junk Co Eliott St
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