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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1956

Page

5

Two Injured In Wreck In Hocking County

Two people were injured Sunday afternoon in a collision on Rauber Road Washington Township. Velma V. Thompson Laurelville Route 2 driver suffered a fractured right leg and facial head injuries requiring stitches. Her sister Winifred Thompson 17 had head and facial lacerations and was treated and released. Norman B. Beck Logan Route 2 uninjured. Thompson vehicle total loss.

Logan Hocking County Lancaster Fé Field Hospital Velma V. Thompson Laurelville Norman B. Beck Becky Kenneth Rheinscheid Thompson

Mrs Buckley Dies at 72 in Reedsville

Mrs Mary Renita Buckley 72 died Monday at her Reedsville home after a long illness. She is survived by husband Lorenzo Sherman Buckley. a brother J B Wier sburg. a sister Thelma Dutton. and Ruth Waggoner of Parkersburg. The White Funeral Home of Coolville is handling arrangements not yet complete.

Eedsville Mary Retenia Buckley Reedsville Lorenzo Sherman Buckley J.B. Wiersburg Thy Effinger Clarksboro W. Va Thelma Dutton Tila Ruth Waggoner Parkersburg Coolville

Mrs Harris Dies at 82 in Chesterhill

Eva Le Harris 82 lifelong Chesterhill resident died Sunday morning at home widow of Wesley E Harris who died 1950. Born May 10 1874 she was daughter of John and Phoebe Carr. Survived by four sons John Paul Carl and Charles and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm Fawcett Stone funeral home Rev Max Donahue will officiate burial Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Chesterhill Eva le. Harris

Mason County Land Transfers

Retna Lewis transfers 11 acres in Waggener district to Leo F and Ora Young. Charles M Durst transfers two acres in Cooper district to Clyde B Smith. Charles FE Dowell Edna Dowell and Emma Dowell transfer to the state of West Virginia SRC project F232 on Leon Arbuckle Road. L S Ingels and E Mae Ingels transfer Lot 1 plat 4 Town of Mason to George H Durst.

Retna Lewis Leo F Ora Young Waggener Charles M. Durst Clyde B. Smith Cooper Charles FE Edna Dowell Emma Dowell West Virginia State Road Commission SRC Leon-Arbuckle Road E. Mae Ingels George H. Durst Town of Mason

Nelsonville to Offer Free Transport to Polls Tomorrow

Nelsonville Republicans arrange free transportation to the polls for tomorrow. Voters needing a ride should call the Knights of Pythias Building headquarters at 52 for pickup.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Ralling 52

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges List

Hospital notes from Mount St Mary show admissions of Mrs James Dolman Nelson ille Charles Hogue Glouster Miss Sharon Poi ing Logan route 4 and others including Mrs Catherine Bunting Bucha Miss Josephine Grounds Car center Robert Carter Glouster Route 3 Van Pettit Buechtel Thomas Anderson Logan Mrs Matilda Legg Shawnee Vincent Kish Chauncey Joseph Stedem Nelsonville and discharges of Mrs Alfred Darby Glouster Route 3 and son Mrs Bert Clay New Straits ide and son Oris Roof Millfield Route 1 Miss Patteia Talbot Nelson Me Miss Pamela Phiropoulos Nelsonville Wilber Ke Mrs Pris til Miss Mary Wesker Jacksonville Logan Route 1 Lehman Carbon Mrs Velma Nelsonville Philip DeVol Haydenville Robert Mason Shawnee Mrs Rosie Wilson New Lexington.

Mount St. Mary Hospital James Dolman Nelson Charles W. Hogue Glouster Sharon Poiing Logan Catherine Bunting Bucha Josephine Grounds Robert Carter van Pettit Buechtel Thomas Anderson Matilda Legg Shawnee Vincent Kish Chauncey Joseph Stedem Nelsonville Alfred Darby Bert Clay New Straitside Oris Roof Millfield Patteia Talbot Nelson Me Pamela Phiropoulos Wilber Ke Pristil Mary Wesker Jacksonville la Lehman Carbon Velma Nelsonville Philip DeVol Haydenville Robert Mason Rosie Wilson New Lexington

Chesterhill Resident Dies in Marietta Memorial Hospital

Chesterhill resident Mr. Carpenter, 71, died at 11 a.m. Sunday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. A retired tool and sawmill worker, he was the son of the late Herthel and Sarah Shook Carpente. Surviving are four stepbrothers, Earl, Russell, and Carlos of Chesterhill, and Virgil of Malta. Funeral services conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Fawcett-Stone funeral home, Chesterhill, Rev. Max Donahue officiating. Burial will be in Chesterhill Cemetery.

Rover Chesterhill Marietta Memorial Hospital Carpenter Herthel Sarah Shook Carpente Earl, Russell and Carlos Virgil Malta Fawcett-Stone Max Donahue Chesterhill Cemetery

Driving Man Fined for Drunk Driving Case

Homer Kalklash 63 received three days in jail and a 150 dollar fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. State Highway Patrol said he lost control on Route 374 near Route 664, went over an embankment at 4 45 p m with no injuries.

Logan Broomingville Francis Myers State Highway Patrol Homer Kalklash Kalklash

Notice for Heirs and Attorneys in Real Estate Case

Legal notice from Bridgemate Attorness for Pinintitt informing kin of Frances deceased unknown heirs to appear regarding described real estate. Case seeks determination of rightful heirs and action in Wil f chance area, with dates and court actions to follow.

James Frances

Middleport Resident Dies After Heart Attack

Middleport resident McKay formerly Jeannette Miller died Monday morning from a heart attack. She served in Heath Methodist Church WSCS Evangeline CES chapter Middleport Garden Club and led the Middleport Literary Club. Survived by daughter Mrs Glenn Jarvis Port Clinton Ohio son Robert Bowling Green and three grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rawlings-Coats Middleport with Rev C R Konkright officiating burial Middleport Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Rawlings-Coats Middleport C. R. Kon Kright Middleport Hill Cemetery

Solicitations To Continue For Boy Scout Campaign

The NELDONVILLE campaign continues through this week with home contacts organized by west division leader Mrs John M Hartley and east division leader Mrs George Huddy. Captains serving with Mrs Huddy include Mrs C D Cramtiude Campbell and Mrs Bol Willis. Businesses are expected to be contacted and donors urged to contribute a dollar or more. Wilbur D Mender heads the finance committee stating the boys learn ethics and crafts guiding them toward good citizenship.

Neldonville Boy Scout John M. Hartley George Huddy Huddy C.D. Cra M Tiude ‘Campbel Rs Bol Willis Plunteer Wilbur D. Mender Nnance Committee

Wicks Posts Bonds On Four Counts In City Court

William Wicks posted bonds totaling 120 dollars in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court on charges of unsafe operation resisting arrest driving without a license and driving with a suspended license. Police said the arrest followed a drag race on Route 216 and a chase during which four city officers fired shots. Wicks allegedly fled to his home before being apprehended.

Uplounville William Wicks Earl Hilleary Wicks Nelsonville Tom Kelly

Glenford Dugan American Legion Post Meeting

The Glenford Dugan American Legion Post of Nelsonville will hold a joint meeting with the auxiliary Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Legion Building. The purpose is to plan a Veterans Day dinner for all veterans, with special invitation to Korean veterans, in observance of Monday, November 12.

Elsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Nelsonville Legion

Navy man visits Nelsonville with family ties

n F Gilbert Warren Jr of Washington DC visited his parents Mr and Mrs W W Warren Sr in Nelsonville during the weekend. They were Sunday dinner guests of his sister and brother in law Dr and Mrs James H Wilson of Marietta. Warren is stationed with the Navy at Anacostia Naval Air Stations near Washington. His parents accompanied them to Parkersburg WV for their return trip.

n F. Gilbert_ Warren, Jr Washington, D. C W. W. Warren, Sr Nelsonville James H. Wilson Marietta Warren Navy Anacostia Naval Air Stations Washington Parkersburg W. Va

Nelsonville Methodist meeting and candle decoration plan

The Nelsonville Queen Esther Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. After the business session, attendees will decorate candles. A separate notice details a sealed proposal for road improvement in Athens County Ohio, including widening and paving on Now 28 in Nelsonville under state inspection, with bids to be opened at the director’s office.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Methodist Church Stat Union Averny Mannard Times Athens’ County Ohio Bectlon Argead Acanedan Department of Intactions Atsiaom Seoul Iss

Basketball Court Construction At Park Advances

Glousters visit the school house for the win as the Park Recreation Board announces weatherproofing steps. Some picnic tables are stored or removed and playground equipment is unavailable. County commissioners begin building a basketball court by dumping limestone for road fills at the park rear, with Sunnyhill Coal Company grading roads. Completion expected by spring.

Glouster Glousters Win- Park Recreation Board Sunnyhill Coal Company

An Nick Bernaux to Wed Jon Crawford in France

Glouster social notes announce the forthcoming wedding of An nick Bernaux of Angers France to SP-3 Jon P Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Crawford. The couple planned to marry Nov 11 in France but travel constraints prevent attendance. Jon a Chauncey Dover High School and Ohio University graduate, enlisted January 15 1985 in the military. His mail address is RAS 15594355 7794 Army Unit Samar Signal Dept APO 256 New York NY.

Glouster John Crawford Annick Bernaux Angers France Jon P. Crawford Samar Signal Dept APO New York N.Y

Profit from Glouster School Carnival Divided Among 12 Rooms

The carnival yielded 235.61 dollars to be shared equally by the twelve grade rooms. Funds will be used for teaching supplies or any expenditures the rooms choose.

Glouster

Glouster to Host Social Security Visiting Day

A Social Security visiting day is planned in Glouster on Thanksgiving week. A representative will visit Glouster the following Thursday November 29 at the mayor's office to meet residents and discuss benefits and inquiries.

Glouster

Election day fundraiser lunch in Laughman building

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church will serve soup sandwiches pie and coffee from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on election day in the Laughman building. Orders may be placed in advance by telephone at 2413, Mrs. Guy Paulding.

Laughman Ladies Aid Methodist Church Guy ‘Paulding

Chauncey Dover Ward Boosters Host Lunch for Band Members

Chauncey Dover ward class meets Thursday with Band Boosters serving lunch at 1 30 p m in the church hall. Mrs Andrew Skinner will preside and lead devotions with helpers Emma Kranyik Ethel Lewis Grace Glab Grace Kovaleski Mrs Delmar Guess and Hana Gl. Sloppy joe and potato salad are on the menu for the Oak Hill football game day event.

Hauncey Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Ward of Christ Andrew Jackson Eldon Chauncey-Dover Skinner Oak Hill Emma Kranyik Ethel Lewis Grace Glab Arthur Nicholson Grace Kovaleski Delmar Guess Hana

Fines levied by mayor in Siouster case list

Mayor Thomas fined numerous individuals last week for intoxication and disorderly conduct with fines of 13.80 dollars each. One case of driving while intoxicated carried a 108 dollar penalty. Names include John Rutter Billy Rutter Charles Lambert Bill Lewis Peck Freeman Robert Reeves Albert Brown Davyton Hupp William Matheny Harley Morgan Glenford Whaley Alfred Payton Eldon Vincent Clyde Mitchell Dorothy Walpole and others in unresolved arrest resisting charges.

Siouster Thomas,Williams, Sr John Rutter Billy Rutter Charles Lambert Bill Lewis Peck Freeman Robert Reeves Albert Brown Davyton Hupp William Matheny Harley Morgan Glenford Whaley Alfred Y Payton Eldon Vincent Clyde Mitchell Dorothy Walpole

Class to Elect Chauncey Loyal Workers Jass Meeting

Members of the Millfield Christian Church plan a Tuesday 7 30 p m meeting to elect church officers and will be joined by Sally Kozma for the proceedings. It is a postwar era civic gathering focused on leadership appointments at the local congregation.

Glouster Mtasler C. H. Stephenson Trimble Lodge F&am Chauncey Jass Millfield Christian Church Sally Kozma

Chauncey Area Personal Notes From Weekend Guests

Weekend visitors filled many homes as Newark and Mansfield guests dropped by. Jr and Mrs Carlos Rutter hosted Jimmy Rutter for a week, Harold McCune joined family dinners, and George Kaylor with children visited Mr and Mrs Gertie McCune. Several other local residents shared afternoon calls and meals, including Mr and Mrs Kenneth McCune and Emily, and families from Millfield Jackson and Ashland.

Gertie McCune George Kaylor Newark Harold McCune Mansfield Jimmy Rutter Carlos Rutter John Russell Kenneth McCune Hughie McCune Emily John McCune R. E. McDaniel Coolville William Russell Millfield Jesse Carsey New Marshfield Branden

Dinner served to Chauncey-Dover football team before Oak Hill game

A dinner was served Friday to Chauncey-Dover football players in the home economics room before the Oak Hill game. The meal was prepared and served by home economics teacher Mrs. Jennie Jackson, aided by students Norella South, Nancy Vamos, Carolyn Vincent, Carolyn Mary Rogers, Sheila Smithheer leaders Peggy Corwin, Nancy McMasters, Joann Augustine and Jody Russell.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Oak Hill Jennie Jackson Norella South Nancy Vamos Caroyn Vincent Carolyn Mary Rogers Shelia Smitheer Pegey | Corwin Nancy McMasters Tent Joann Augustine Jody Russel

Science claims new non surgical method for hemorrhoids

A garbled science promo claims a non surgical method shrinks piles with a healing substance from a world famous institute. It touts relief of pain, a topical ointment under a brand name, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to ask their pharmacist.

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