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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1952

Page

2

Nelsonville Voters Give Eisenhower Edge In 1952 Balloting

Nelsonville backed Eisenhower with 1270 votes to 1039 for Stevenson while Lausche led state ticket races, Bateman topped sheriff results, and Rhodes Mechem Wakefield Bolin led local officials. County levies and a constitutional convention question drew mixed support as late returns came in.

Nelsonville Dwight Eisenhower Frank J. Lausche Charles P. Taft George Bateman United States John W. Bricker Michael V. DiSalle Thomas A. Jenkins Jenkins Delmar A. Canaday James A. Rhodes Joseph T. Ferguson C. Stanley Mechem Sheriff Bateman J. C. Mulligan Mulligan W. H. Wakefield Charles E. Bolin Wakefield Bolin Wayne W. Harris Fred C. Shafer Phyllis LaVelle Cross Lausche Wayne Wingett Lasch

Nelsonville Halloween Party Draws Prizes at Church Event

The Nelsonville primary department of the Christian Church hosted its annual Halloween Party with prizes for ugliest and prettiest costumes. Prizes went to Diane Gulley Susie Brook er Dame Rita Gulley Billy Newman and Carol Sue Barrows. Dozens received novelty cookies and ice cream bars, with many attendees listed by name including Beverley Crombie Eddie Nelson and others.

The Christian Church William Siddle Diane Gulley Susie Brooker Rita Gulley Billy Newman Carol Sue Barrows Beverley Crombie Eddie Nelson Jane Holland Ruth West Larry Steele Mark Mechem Jimmie Crombie Lucretia Jo Hall David Hammond Christie Knight Tommy Guess Wilbur Wallace Bobby Clark Charles Mohney Pat Riley Mike Brooker Larita Kay Koker Rosemary Koker Kathy North Beverley Levering Ann Stalder Marlin Kay Keplar

Lodge Names New Officers for Philadorian 157

Nelsonville's Philadorian Lodge 157 ranks Kenneth Davis as master after the annual officers election in the Masonic Temple. New officers include Roland Pierce senior warden John Steenrod junior warden Clay Todd treasurer James G Knight secretary Max Hoskins senior deacon Joe Matheny junior deacon Steve Barber tyler and John Lloyd Evans trustee. Installation is set for December 1 at the regular lodge meeting.

Nelsonville Kenneth Davis Philadorian Lodge 157 F&am Masonic Temple Roland Pierce John Steenrod Clay Todd James G. Knight Max Hoskins Joe Matheny Steve Barber Tyler John Lloyd Evans

Two Films Shown At Fish and Game Meeting

Nelsonville Ohio residents will see two films Ohio Wildlife at the Crossroads and Fishing in Ohio at the Fish and Game Conserva League meeting held Thursday at the American Legion Home. The session starts 7 30 pm with prizes awarded for October in the Big Fish Contest and plans for a youth sportsmen club outlined. A county fish hearing runs 7 to 7 30 pm before the meeting, followed by lunch.

Nelsonville Ohio Wildlife At the Crossroads Ohio Fish and Game Conserva League American Legion T. A. Hickman Everett Hewlett

Knights of Pythias Meet Tonight at Nelsonville

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Pythian Hall Nelsonville with Secretary C Roy Tomlinson reporting plans to study a dues or initiation fee increase due to higher per capita tax.

Nelsonville — Valley

Mrs Dorothy Ruscoe Hosts Christian Women’s Fellowship Group

Mrs Dorothy Ruscoe hosted Group 1 of the Christian Women’s Fellowship on Monday night with thirteen members and one guest, Eleanor Hammond. Helen Mechem opened with hymn and prayer, while Elisabeth Ray led the program on Christian service and community.

Dorothy Ruscoe Christian Women's Fellowship Eleanor Hammond Helen Mechem Jesus Fern Hickman Bertha Butterworth Bertha Lawson Ray Read Lichliter Centennial Audience Ruscoe Allie Dilcher Della Linton Lydia Nease Sarah Morrison Josie Baugh Mary Ray Mary Rawlings Elizabeth Ray

Meeting of Past Chiefs Club Postponed

The Past Chiefs club meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening at Mrs. Fannie Williams home was postponed due to illness in the family.

Chiefs Fannie Williams

Young Matrons Set Meeting at Mrs Siddle Home

The Young Matrons group of the Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Siddle Thursday at 7 30 p m. Anna Butts will present the program and Wilma Tolliver will be the devotional leader.

The Christian Church Elizabeth Siddle Anna Butts Wilma Tolliver

Pandorian Club to Hear Dr Elizbeth Anderson Talk

The Pandorian Club meets Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Paul Galvin’s home. Program chair Mrs Milton Berry presents Dr Elizabeth Anderson of Ohio University to discuss theatrical costume designing.

Pandorian Club Paul Galvin Milton Berry Elizabeth Andersoh Ohio University

Twig 2 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Meeting

Twig 2 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Whyte on High Street. Dues for the ensuing year will be collected at this time.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Elizabeth Whyte High St

Mayor Fines Motorist in 70 mph City Court Plea

John William Matson of Chauncey pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Paul Galvin's court to operating a motor vehicle at 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. He was fined $10 plus costs by the state highway patrol.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol John William Matson Chauncey Paul Galvin

Return to Columbus Glouster Visitor Notes

Miss Geraldine Healy of Columbus spent a week here with Mr and Mrs A M Healy. She returned to Columbus Monday with her nephew George A Healy of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Errett Shepard of Glouster spent a Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earl Foreman at their Sugar Grove home.

Columbus Geraldine Healy A. M. Healy George A. Healy Mrs. Errett Shepard of Glouster Mrs. Earl Foreman Sugar Grove

Glouster Seniors Take Orders for Annuals

Glouster High senior class opens orders for the school annual including grade and high school pictures. Orders accepted from any senior, with a deposit required for scarlet and gray dogs. Candy orders also collected.

Glouster Glouster High School

Sunday School Meeting Set

Sunday school teachers of the First Methodist Church will meet in the church on Wednesday evening Rev Mr Devol will present plans for rally day and fill a pew night on November 12 following the meeting mid week prayer service will be held then church quartette practice WSCS meets Thursday in the church auditorium at 7 30 Youth Fellowship gathers Thursday 6 30 p m to Haydenville for a skating party with Rev Devol and Vern Hall transporting the group

Glouster First Methodist Church Devol WSCS Haydenville Rev Vern Hall

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Little Nelsonville. Charles Hazelton Nelsonville. Helen Abahazie Murray City. Mrs. John Clouston Haydenville. Albert Reider New Lexington Route 1. Mrs. Gerald Warren Deanville. Mrs. Grace Crabtree Chauncey. Mary Pargeon McCuneville. Mrs. Virginia Bridgewater Athens. Ivan Lehman Carbon Hill. Raymond Jones New Lexington. Mrs. Marie Dupler Nelsonville. Mrs. Frank Stewart Haydenville and son. Mrs. Charles Powell Nelsonville Route 1 and son.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Herbert Little Nelsonville A. Mitted Charles Hazelton Helen Abahazie Murray Ty John Clouston Haydenville Albert Reider New Lexington Gerald Warren Deanville Grace Crabtree Chauncey

Methodist Meeting Prep Under Way at Glouster Church

The Glouster Methodist Church prepares for a special meeting starting November 12 led by Curt and Charlott Davis of Indianapolis Indiana. Remodeling is by Ralph Hines and Ellis Moore as part of the event setup.

Methodist Church Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Curt and Charlott Davis Indianapolis Ind Ralph Hines Ellis Moore

Kiwanis Dinner in Glouster Plans Speaker Visit

Eighteen Kiwanis members and a guest met at the Hotel Gordon in Glouster for weekly dinner and a meeting. The club discussed joining the Southeastern Ohio Regional Council and referred the matter to the Public Affairs committee. Maj H M White of Ohio University was announced as next week's guest speaker, with two films shown including This Land of Ours and Overseas Run. Jerry Gormley, a Glouster High School student, operated the projector.

Glouster Land of Ours New York City Paris Jerry Gormley Richard Guinther Porter Dugan Dan Kovach Merrill Ogg B. R. Angle Ben Goldberg Hugh Billingsly Daniel Tea

Funeral for Warren McClelland Held at Glouster Church

The Rev John Devol officiated at the funeral in Glouster Church of Christ for Warren Pete McClelland of McLeish. The service included two songs by Rev Devol with piano accompaniment by Mrs Marcella Brown. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery. Devol to conduct Mrs Ed Smiths funeral Thursday in Carbon Hill Methodist Church.

Ed. Smith

Burning Railroad Ties Fire Alarm Sparks Local Response

Residents near the Standard Oil Bulk Station on Myers Street watched a pile of burning railroad ties flare up Monday evening. The wind carried embers toward dry grass but firefighters from Prine Fire Department suppressed the blaze under Chief Clarence Hall. Investigators say section workers started the fire.

Nelsonville Standard Oil Myers St Prine Fie Clarence Hall

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster at Eagles Hall Evening

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A Glouster will meet in Eagles Hall this evening at 7 30. A pot luck lunch will be served.

Glouster UMW of A. Glouster Eagles Hall

Peterson's Ointment Claims Fast Pile Relief

Over a million dollars yearly spent on pile remedies. Peterson's Ointment offers cooling astringent relief within minutes. 40c box or 70c tube. Money back if not satisfied. Ad promotes quick comfort from pile torture.

Peterson Adv

Officers of Church Class To Assemble

A meeting of the presidents vice presidents and social committees of the Willing Workers Orpah and Priscilla classes is called for Thursday evening after the WSCS meeting. The group will plan refreshments for the church social rooms on the evening of November 12 during the special meeting opening.

Glouster Priscilla WSCS

Couple Plans Golden Wedding Observance in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams Sr observe their Golden Wedding Sunday with 2 to 5 pm open house and a noon family dinner. Married in Athens on November 6 1902 they have lived in Glouster 57 years. Mr Williams served six terms as mayor and now serves as justice of the peace for Trimble Township.

Glouster Thomas Williams Sr Thomas Williams Jr Tommy III Harper Williams Richard Phil Columbus Indiana Elton Swart

Rotary hear on delinquency and teen recreation needs

Nelsonville speaker Attorney Nancy Krieg urged Rotary members to address juvenile delinquency by creating proper recreation and meeting spaces for teens. She noted many youths lack after school activities and urged business leaders to help develop programs to engage young people. James F. Shumaker arranged the program.

Nelsonville Nancy Krieg Rotary Club James F. Shumaker

PTA To Stage Presentation Next Month At Nelsonville

East PTA sponsors a two act operetta Susan's Christmas Auction to be shown in the high school auditorium on December 2. Rehearsals are underway with listed speaking parts including Susanna Carol Skiver Santa Claus Mrs Santa Claus and more.

Nelsonville East PTA Susan Susanna Carol Skiver Santa Claus C. E. Matheny Karen Jones Papa Charles Lineback Mama Arlene Wilson Felix John Hartley Julia Beverly Bennett Ponto Robert Wolf John Matheny Joe Dalton Vicki Watkins Diane Keiffer Kay Appleman Jerry Stufflebean Billy Nelson Eddie Matheny Tommy Hickman Billy Newman Max Birchfield

Visit Here Monday Glouster Social Roundup

Mrs. Carolyn Craig and Mr. Harry Craig of Newark spent Monday evening with Mrs. Dick Jones and her son Robert, in Glouster.

Glouster Carolyn Craig Harry Craig Newark Dick Jones Robert

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Fellows U. S City Board of Education Athens Quick Gallaher Wesleyan Methodist Church L. A. Robinson Nelsonville Social Notes Mary Siddle Janie West Glenna Lou Shafer Ricky Anders Carolyn Dee Adkins Bobbie Sue Riley Johnny Bob Beachman Sheila Kelley Tommy Kelly Lana Pedigo Jeanie Pedigo Michele Shafer Jack Plummer Timmy Riley Susie Rogers Gregory Berry Charles Anderson David Barber Tommy Juniper Mike Vernon Jean Shafer Mildred Barrows Frances Kesterson Clarabelle Knight Tom Riley Lodge Knights of Pythias Guild America Eisenhower Columbia University Fran Dwight David II Eisenhowers John Eisenhower Susan Elaine Barbara Ann Smokey Madden Norwalk Park Simmons General Electric Norwalk Franklin Ered Furniture Fawcett Stone Sterhill Ohi Kiwanis Warren McClelland L. R. Faires Glouster O. High ST. Broad SJ J. H. Wilson First National Bank Tel Badle Mt. Mist THURS A. M Tot
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