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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1950

Page

2

Memorial Day Observance in Nelsonville Honors Fallen Soldiers

The Rev J A Long delivered the Memorial Day address at Greenlawn Cemetery American Legion plot. A large crowd attended the parade from the Legion building with Boy Scouts Haydenville Band and Second Battalion 166th Infantry ONG Athens. The service honored soldiers and sailors of all wars with taps and a Unknown Soldier grave ceremony.

Nelsonville J. A. Long The Christian Church American Legion Greenlawn Louis Pughline Glenford Dugan Jimmie Legion Building Haydenville 166Th Infantry ONG Athens Nelsonville High School Robbins Bridge Hocking Canal Madison Washington Sts Fort St

Memorial Day Parade Honors Logan and County War Dead

Logan residents watched a Memorial Day parade led by Logan High School Marching Band with American Legion Post 78 DAV VFW and veterans groups. Ceremonies at Oak Grove Cemetery included flag-raising by Jesse Columber, salutes by firing squads and bronze plaques for war dead, continuing until all Hocking County veterans are identified. Murray City also held a cemetery procession led by its American Legion and band.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery Logan High School American Legion Post the Legion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW 455Th Field Artillery Frederick W. Blume Women’s Relief Corps Oak Grove Jesse Columber Washington Worthington Park R. B. Wilson Women's Relief Corps DAV American Legion Tommy Heinlein Hocking County Murray City

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Pile Relief

An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on pile remedies. It promotes Peterson's Ointment as cooling and astringent, delivering relief within minutes for itching. A 40c box or 60c tube is offered with money back if not satisfied.

Peterson

Seventeen New Members welcomed by Lutheran parishes

In Logan at St Matthew and St John churches, 17 new members were received during a confirmation service led by Rev. Paul N. Warner. Seven youths completed two years of religious instruction. seven more adults joined by confirmation, and three transferred members were welcomed. The next adult group begins instruction Oct 12 for Christmas entry.

Charlotte Jane Rieder Barbara Ann Vore St. Matthew Ollie Blum Rebecca Cook Cheries Emrick Richard Hood Richard Mowery Ronald Rheinscheld Samuel Gordon St. John

Rotary Hears Rev Evans on Memorial Day Message

In Nelsonville the Rev John Lloyd Evans spoke at the Rotary Club last night. He tied Memorial Day to the quest for religious freedom and a more perfect union with shared defense, urging that differences of opinion drive progress. Dr E L Murphy organized the program. Ralph Helber of Logan Club attended as a guest.

Nelsonville John Lloyd Evans Rotary Club America E. L. Murphy Ralph Helber Logan Club

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits

Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Tom Schultz Nelsonville Route 1 and a son for Mr and Mrs R P Taylor Millfield Route 2. Admitted include Mrs Alice Hutchinson Enterprise Theodore West Athens Route 2 and E W Henshaw Nelsonville.

Tom Schultz Nelsonville R. P. Taylor Millfield Alice Hutchinson Enterprise Theodore West Athens E. W. Henshaw

Logan Bride and Groom Tie Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Audrey Jean Seel and Clarence W. Ford wed at First Methodist Church in Logan in a morning ceremony. Attendants were Miss Kathryn Ford and Richard M. Collison. The couple will live at 666 N Market St Logan. Audrey is a Sidney High School graduate and works for Logan Glassworks. Clarence is an Ohio University student and Army veteran. Out-of-town guests joined local relatives for a breakfast after the ceremony.

Logan Audrey Jean Seel Willard J. Seel Havdenville Clarence W. Ford Clarence A. Ford First Methodist Church R. B. Wilson Kathryn Ford Miss Lee Sidney High School Logan Glassworks General Electric Company Mr. Ford Logan High School Korea Ohio University Miami Florida Cincinnati Athens Nelsonville Lancaster Columbus N. Market St

Pair Fined and Sentenced After Guilty Plea

Logan Sheriff A J Waldron reported that Charles Lavey 56 of near Ewing and his son Orville 26 were fined 50 dollars and costs and given 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct. Arrests were made by Sheriff Waldron and Deputy Bryan on charges filed by Frank Wyckoff and arraigned before Magistrate RB Whitehart.

Charles Lavey Near Ewing Orville Lavey Waldron C. H. Bryan Frank Wyckoff Logan Whitehart

Driver Accused of Unsafe Operation in Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville Mayor Earl Hilleary court on Monday Thomas Dickerson of Chauncey pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Carl Lanning of Local pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 19 dollars plus costs, with jail time pending due to second appearance in as many days.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Thomas Dickerson Chauncey Carl Lanning

Barber announces birth of son David Lee at Mount St. Mary

Stephen Barber and his family announce the birth of a son named David Lee at Mount St. Mary Hospital on May 20. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oakley Hanning of Canal Street and Mr and Mrs Stephen Barber Sr of Nelsonville Route A.

Nelsonville Stephen Barber Mount St. Mary Hospital David Lee Oakley Hanning Canal St

Emergency surgery for appendicitis in Nelsonville Ohio

Nelsonville area resident Tug Henshaw underwent an emergency appendectomy at Mount St. Marys Hospital early Tuesday. Several local residents were discharged, including Charlies Jacobs and Mrs Hershel Anderson. A notice states Pearl Wood of Albany Ohio has been appointed Executor of Mary W. Hanning’s estate. General Services Administration announces a roof repair contract in Athens Ohio with bids due June 14 1950.

Nelsonville E. W Tug) Henshaw Elizabeth St Mount St. Mary Hospital Pearl Wood R. BR. No Albany Ohio Mary W. Hanning Tate Athens County John F. Newcomb Ltw General Services Administration Public Buildinga Service UL. & Custom House & Appraisers 2Nd & Chestnut Streets Philadelphia Pennsylvania Athens Public Buildings Service Greece 19Th & F Sts Washington D. Ct William’s “Stiuis Iineknaer

Jacob Danko Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Jacob Danko a retired coal miner died Tuesday morning at his home on Nelsonville Route 1. He leaves two daughters Ann and Mary of Columbus and one son John of Nelsonville. his wife died four years ago. He was a member of St. Andrews Church, with services Thursday at 9 a.m. by Rev. Fr. E. F. Yocke. Burial will be in Buchtel Cemetery. Friends may call at Warren funeral home.

Nelsonville Jacob Danko Ann Mary Columbus John Danko St. Andrews Church FE. E. Yocke Buchtel Cemetery Warren Funeral Home

Nelsonville Couple Announces Theresa Jacobs Engagement

Nelsonville social notes report the engagement of Theresa Jacobs of Nelsonville to Joseph Vagnier of Lancaster. The July 1 nuptials will be held at St Marys Church Lancaster with Rev Julian Schaeffer officiating. Jacobs a Buchtel 1947 graduate and Lancaster resident works at R E M Essex Wire. Vagnier is tied to Loroco Industries in Lancaster. York Grange meets Friday at 5 with a cotton housecoat contest and initiation in degrees followed by a potluck lunch.

Nelsonville William Jacobs Theresa Joseph Vagnier Thomas Vagnier S. Ewing St Lancaster Augusta C. Vagnier Julian Schaeffer St. Mary's Catholic Church Miss Jacobs Buchtel High School Gertie Gill E. Locust St R.E.M. Essex Wire Corp Wagnier Loroco Industries York Grange

Pandorian Club Sets Final Season Meeting

The Pandorian Club will hold its last meeting of the season Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Galvin.

Pandorian Club Paul Galvin

Loyal Workers Class Meeting at Mrs Carpenter’s Home

The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Jean Carpenter on St. Charles Street with Mrs. Katie Lanning assisting. Members are to bring sales tax stamps to the meeting.

The Methodist Church Jean Carpenter St. Charles St Katie Lanning

Capt Pritchard Family Heads to West Coast

Capt Pritchard Mrs Co E Pritchard and daughter Charlene depart Nelsonville by auto for Persidio California where he will be stationed. He has spent three and a half years in Austria with Vienna headquarters and has visited Albany and friends en route. Roy Washburn is a Nelsonville guest of Mr and Mrs C K Washburn.

Nelsonville Co. E. Pritchard Charlene Jeff Persidio Calif Pritchard Austria Vienna Albany West Coast

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