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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1954

Page

7

New Ordinance Targets Open Muffler Nuisance in Nelsonville

Nelsonville city council adopted a new ordinance requiring every motor vehicle to have a functioning muffler and prohibiting muffler cut outs and devices that emit excessive smoke or gases. Penalties include fines up to 50 dollars for first offenses and escalating penalties for subsequent violations. The meeting also covered street light proposals, a 20 percent raise petition from city employees, and the financing process for a new sewerage disposal plant.

Nelsonville James F. Shumaker W. Franklin St John Brooks Utilities Committee City Light Plant Pine Grove C. W. Monks County Budget Commission Earl Hilleary Board of Control

Nelsonville Education Week invites visits and schedules

Nelsonville City Schools sponsor American Education Week November 7 to 13 inviting parents and the public to visit classrooms. High school events include open house and an assembly with a social period, while Central and East grades host visitation on Wednesday. Kindergarten departments welcome visits in the morning. The Board thanks voters for approving the new elementary school bond issue and pledges to provide better facilities for 600 students.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Classroom Teacher's Association Home Economica

Driver Fined And Jailed In Multiple Offenses

In Nelsonville Charles von of Columbus pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 3 days in jail. Several others, including Abner Phillips Chauncey and James Bryan Vore Ridge, pleaded guilty to offenses ranging from unsafe operation to disturbing the peace with fines and suspended terms.

Nelsonville Charles von Columbus Earl Hilleary Manning Abner Phillips Chauncey James Bryan Vore Ridge William Lengyel Corning Bryan Lengyel Norma Jean Grace

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Newsad in Dayton

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newsad announce the birth of a son named Paul William on Sunday at a Dayton hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gooding of Trimble and Mrs. Mary New Greens Run.

Glouster Paul Newsad Joanne Gooding Dayton Paul William L. R. Gooding Trimble Mary New Greens

Notice of Bond Sale for Athens County Ohio

Sealed bids will be received at the Athens County Commissioners Office until 12 50 noon EST on November 18 184 for six bond issues totaling 110000. Bonds dated November 1 1954 at 4 percent interest payable semi annually become due 1955 onward. Bid all or none for each issue with par or accrued interest, accompanied by a 1 percent bid security. Auction held in Athens County Court House by J W Whaley Clerk.

Athens County Athens Ohio E.S.T Aome Agrecreet Onis County of Athena County of Athens Parviekan T Messrs

Nelsonville Social Notes Esther Class Meets Tonight

The Esther Class of the Christian Church meets tonight at 6 30 in the church social rooms. A potluck lunch will be served with Mrs Velma Pritchard and Mrs Edna Barron as hostesses. Mrs Vada Kerr will be devotional leader. Members are asked to take their own table service.

Esther The Christian Church Velma Pritchard Edna Barron Vada Kerr

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Bruce Jaggi of Dresden Ohio

Guests included G. O. Bird and daughter Susie, Mrs. Pearl Wolfe, Mrs. Clarence Cullison, Mrs. Sam Magarvore, and Mrs. Bruce Jaggi Sr were omitted from the attendee list at a recent shower hosted by Mrs. G. I. Tucker for her daughter Mrs. Bruce Jaggi of Dresden Ohio.

G. O. Bird Susie Pearl Wolfe Clarence Cullison Sam Magarvore Bruce Jaggi G. I. Tucker Dresden Ohio

Pirouette Club Meets Tonight at Mrs. Dan Shay’s Home

The Pirouette Club holds its November meeting this evening at 8 p m in the home of Mrs. Dan Shay located at 544 Chestnut Street.

Pirouette Club Dan Shay Chestnut St

Golden Rule Sunday School Class to Meet Thursday

Members of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Howson at 642 Popular Street Thursday evening.

Golden Rule First Methodist Church Howson Popular St

Sunday guests at the Dun can home

Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Duncan and family from Columbus and Alva Grumilick with Frank Paullin of Ashland Ohio. Bill Reed is recovering in Mercy Hospital Columbus from a broken leg and facial lacerations after a car accident last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. North stay in Trenton Michigan with son Durward and his wife for the week.

C. D. Duncan D. M. Duncan Columbus Alva Grumilick Frank Paullin Ashland Ohio Bill Reed Mercy Hospital L. A. North Trenton Mich Durward

Veterans Day meeting at McCann Frederick Post 414

Members of Mc Cann Frederick Post 414 American Legion plan a Thursday 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Legion home to observe the first Veterans Day meeting. The new degree team will conduct its first initiation followed by a social hour with refreshments provided by Bill Hedfelt Hoy Seckinger and George Mudrie.

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post 414 American Legion Legion Bill Hedfelt Hoy Seckinger George Mudrie

Veterans' Day Program Planned on Public Square

Nelsonville observes Veterans Day with an 11 a m program on the Public Square under Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW. Jimmie Jones Post VFW and the American Legion join. ex service men urged to march from post HQ. Taps and a salute to the dead. Local offices close for the day.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Post 3467 Veterans of Foreign Wars Jimmie Jones Post VFW American Legion

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

The column lists births for Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Stotts with names and towns. Admissions include Willard Wright and several patients and spouses from Nelsonville Chauncey Glouster and Laurelville, naming each person and origin.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Ralph Collins Wilbur Sheets New Plymouth John O. Stotts Athens Admissions Willard Wright Nelsonville Bonnie Freeman Velma Hite New Straitsville Butsko Chauncey Edward Giffin Coonville Betty Huston Shawnee Naomi Campbell Glouster Merle Miller Clarence Monks Ruth Smith Charles Linton Dona Lively Laurelville

Evangelist Billy Graham Marks 36th Birthday in Dallas Service

Evangelist Billy Graham preached at Dallas First Baptist Church for his 36th birthday. Pastor W A Criswell presented him with a Bible from the congregation before the sermon denouncing covetousness as the root of all sins.

Dallas Billy Graham First Baptist Church W. A. Criswell

Weekend Visits and Local Society Notes in Cheshire

The Rev Howard Warner and son stayed with his mother Mrs Ida Warner this weekend. Mr and Mrs Robert Dunlap visited Mrs Mary Lee and her sons Guy and Donie. WSCS of the Methodist Church met at Mrs John Bococks. Guests included Mrs Ford Smith and son from Archbold Ohio and Mrs Raymond Clark and daughter Eunice on a business trip to Gallipolis. Merleins Jackson visited friends in Cheshire. Mr and Mrs Otto Hoffman of Jackson called on Mrs Hoffmans parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hern. Mr and Mrs Stanley Swisher visited Mr and Mrs Homer Santrock at Red House West Virginia, and Mrs Bert Hern was mentioned.

Cheshire Howard Warner Ida Warner Robert Dunlap Mary Lee Guy Donie WSCS Methodist Church John Bocock Stanley Swisher Ford Smith Archbold Hio Raymond Clark Eunice Gallipolis Merleins Jackson Otto Hoffman Linda Crabtree Emanuel Crabtree Columbus William Kinney Helen Howard Olive Brookins Leslie Cruikeshank Howard Bricklies Sharon Carl Olson Joyce Springfield Guy Brookins Alvira Shafer Harold Brown Baker Road

Ravenswood Senior Clubs Hold November Meetings

The Senior Woman's Club met November 1 at the Community Building with Mra Dey West in charge. Members reviewed minutes, welcomed new member Mrs. Franklin Barker, and heard talks on Good Grooming and Accessories. The Navy Mother's Club met November 3, reported a $61 tag sale for Veterans Hospitals, and planned a Christmas party lunch with attendees listed.

Ravenswood Mra Dey West P. B. Harrin Elsie Windsor Kathrine Elder E. H Bish Elsie Smith Huntington Woman’ Club Franklin Barker Ray Ritchie Blaine Hughes Sam Williams Victoria McCoy Ethel Pickens Margarite Compston Ford Morrow Binnie Hughes Lena Charter Katherine Elder D. E. Cole P T Dowell Alice Mason Day West Navy Mother's Club Mildred Stewart Hilah West Mildred Mason Alice Stewart Elizabeth Casto Frankie Roush Aphra Roliff

Heart and Hand Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notes

Rebekah Lodge No 4 met at IOOF hall led by Mrs Blanche Snider. Bluefield state president Glenna Johnson and Martha Clouse spoke.Guests enjoyed pumpkin pie coffee and candy after. Attendees included Mrs Dorothy Gifford Martha Clouse and many others. Next meeting is November 16.

Heart and Hand Rebekah Lodge No. 4 IOOF Blanche Snider Nobel Glenna Johnson Bluefield Rebekah Assembly Martha Clouse Parkersburg Dorothy Gifford Carroll Burdette, Jr Dorothy Leeson Faye Lindamood Geraldine Hupp Ardath Chambers Marguerita Geren Genevieve Curry Alice Hysell Elsie Geren Jessie Geren Mildred Hamilton Virginia Burdette Zelma Cow

Community Circle Hosts Meeting at Hutchinson Home

The Barbara Somerville Circle met at Mrs. Wilma Hutchinson's home on Wednesday with co hostess Mrs. Clara Belle Denning. Mrs. Margaret Rowley led the third study from The Master Calleth Thee and readings on Jane Adare were shared by Mrs. Virginia Chambers. A pastry and coffee sale was planned for after the November 12 game.

Barbara Somerville Walton Memorial Methodist Church Wilma Hutchinson Clara Belle Denning Margaret Rowley Virginia Chambers Jane Adare Samaria Betty Boggs Roberta Risinger Bery Rowley Mary Ann Parsons Maxine Ritchie Connie Ritchie Doris Wheeler Bunny Fox Jeanne Richardson Douglas CBS Thelma Monroe John Hall Thelma Casto Riplee Lodge Monroe Jesse Poisen Nellie Hughes Rachel Harris Katherine Fox Dulcie Karr Dollie Smith Lucilie Orbin Qa Lewis Weltha Kilgus Margaret Ann Carmichael Goldin Ritchie Mary Carmichael Freda Harris Thema Casto Ripley Lodge Ray Pelfrey Spencer Lodge

Tea Honoring Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Keller Held at Ashton Street Home

A Thursday afternoon tea hosted by First Christian Church members at the home of Mrs. Ned Carmichael on Ashton Street honored Mrs. C F Caldwell who leaves for a winter in West Palm Beach Florida and Mrs. John Keller who visits her daughter Mrs. Helen James in Scottsdale Pennsylvania. The dining room featured autumn colors and chrysanthemums with Mrs. Fred Lewis and Mrs. Charles Turney presiding.

Ned Carmichael Ashton St First Christian Church C. EF. Caldwell West Palm Beach Fla John Keller Helen James Scottsdale, Pa Fred Lewis Charles Turney

Halloween Party Held by Ravenswood Church Youth Group

The Evangelical United Brethren Church of North Ravenswood hosted a Halloween party for its Youth Fellowship with Silverton youths as guests. Mrs. Dorothy Mason led games and Mrs Alva Kidder and Mrs Ora Allman acted as counselors. Refreshments were served to numerous attendees listed by name.

Evangelical United Brethren Church of Roger Westfat Donald Allman Ronald Allman Darrel Jett Roy Easter, Jr Sandra Smith Donna Salser Arthur Fletcher Lois Jones Wayne Fletcher Marilyn Salser Larry Yocum Pasty Salser Ray Casto Keith Rider Bobby Slaven Harold Lee Smith Larry Kidder Charlies Compaton Betty Slaven Joan Slaven Daisy Casto Nedia Mathes Diane Stewart Barbara Yocum Rose Mary Stewart Linda Yocum Deanna Factor Kathy Lynn Mason Ore Aliman Mason Alva Kidder

Halloween Costume Parade Sponsored by Abels Ray

The annual Halloween costume event sponsored by Abels Ray and American Legion Post 118, led by the Red Devil Band under James Porter, faced rain but drew a crowd. Prizes went to best couple Phyllis and Roberta Fox, best group Dee Ann Moore Lois Fish and Sharon Fivans, and oddest costumes Mary Caldwell Sara Caldwell and Terry Parsons. Committee members included H K Marsh, Commander Dave James, Monroe Click, Carmel Robinson and Okey Slaven. judges were Dave James W C Caldwell Howard Camp and Charles Fast.

Abels Ray American Legion Post Red Devil Band James Porter Phyllis Roberta Fox Dee Ann Moore Lois Fish Sharon Fivans Mary Caldwell Sara Caldwell Terry Parsons H. K. Marsh Dave James Monroe Click Carmel Robinson Okey Slaven W. C. Caldwell Howard Camp Charles Fast

Ravenswood honors top senior with annual trophy

VFW Post 6669 to give annual football trophy at halftime of the November 12 game to a Ravenswood High School senior. The award honors Jackson County boys who gave their all and requires good grades plus approval from the coach, faculty, senior class, and student council. Committee members include H K Marsh, Commander Dave James, Charles Fast, Harold Smith, and Fred Anderson.

VFW Post Ravenswood High School Jackson County Sts H K. Marsh Dave James Charles Fast Harold Smith Fred Anderson

Halloween Masquerade by Girl Scout Troop 2 at Walton Church

Girl Scout Troop 2 hosted a Halloween masquerade in Walton Memorial Methodist Church social rooms with decorations and games. Judy Lincicome won cutest costume while Becky Fox and Sue Somerville won a robot contest. other attendees and leaders listed with several weekend travel notes among local residents.

Walton Memorial Methodial Church Judy Lincicome Becky Fox Sue Somerville Peggy Dee Anderson Kay Bardin Kay Buffington Judy l Lincicome Mary Merritt Gay Barker Jeannie Rich Debnie Gandee Dee Ann Moore Renecca Blackburn Pita Staate Connie Laughlin Mary Caldwell Doris Fletcher Vinnie Caldwell Roberta Fisinger Alta Buffington A. W. Stevenson Margie Rowley Carolyn Flesher Carol Jean Cavendes Ann McCoy Diene Stvenson Charleston Lace Cunningham Morgantown Robert Carmichael Claude Floyd L. O Shingleton Fairmont Palph Amos Sistersville Maliie Mettier Pau Lindarmood B. L. Diddle Huntington Diddle Harold Compston Mine Rhoda Frances Wegener Marshall College Malle Metther Lindamood

Brother-in-Law Dies in Lancaster

Mrs Haze Verity travels to Lancaster after death of her brother in law Fred Brown once a ticket agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at Hayderville and later transferred to Columbus.

Nelsonville Haze Verity Lancaster Fred Brown Brown Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Hayderville Columb

Dearing Arrives in Korea With First Marine Division

Pvt. James F. Dearing of Buchtel Ohio arrives at Inchon harbor aboard the USS Pickaway for duty with the First Marine Division in Korea.

Buchtel James F. Dearing Paul Dearing Buchtel, Ohio Inchon Harbor Pickaway First Marine Division Korea

Concert Postponed by Wesleyan Singers at Chauncey Church

The Wesleyan Methodist Singers of Athens had planned a Thursday evening concert at the Chauncey Methodist Church but the event has been postponed.

Chauncey Wesleyan Methodist Singers Athens Chauncey Methodist Church

Association to Meet Nelsonville

Nelsonville Athletic Association will meet tonight at 7 30 in the high school.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Association

Hearing Set for Three on Nov 29 in Court

In Circuit Court a hearing was scheduled for November 29 to determine removal from office of three court members. Defense motion delayed proceedings. charges include malfeasance and official misconduct linked to old courthouse remodeling and a new contract awarded to Virgil Law.

Point M.basant Raeings Es Pena Dravid O'Neal Guy B Ray John Oahel Bolle Tee Dan Jarrell Darsel F. Wedge J Fo Wheaton Ivan R. Bush Virgil Law

Chauncey Personal Notes From Columbus and Nearby Visits

Local social column lists visits and stays: Linda Crabtree returns home with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Crabtree in Columbus. Various families host relatives and friends from The Plains, Ohio University, Cincinnati, Sugar Creek, and nearby towns after events in Miami Florida and other locales.

O S Fowler Dies Monday in Point Pleasant

Relatives in Point Pleasant report the death of O S Fowler of Alexander Kentucky on Monday. Survived by his father S C Fowler, brother Girard Fowler, daughter Opal Laney, sister Mae Taviey, and grandchildren Jerry and Judy Lasey. His mother Mary A Fowler died 18 years ago. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a m at Era funeral home in Newport Kentucky.

Point Pleasant Fowler Alexander, Ky S. C. Fowler Point

Frank Smith Rites Held at Glouster

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Hiewer funeral home for Frank Smith Sr. with Rov ster Covert Deyton and Rev. Gilbert Courtney Chauncey officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Out of town attendees included J. D. Smith Melvin Rinnert Cleveland Ethel Pierce Detroit John Hickinhbottaham and Mrs. Guy McCutcheon Newark.

Caaustia Hiewer Frank Smith Rovster Covert Deyton Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville J. D. Smith Melvin Rinnert Cleveland Misa Ethel Pierce Detroit John Hickinhbottaham Guy McCutcheon Newark

Deed transfers reported in Gallia County Oct 18–21

Gallia County land transfers list several deeds in Gallipolis and townships from October 18 to 21. Transfers include Ann O Dell and Joseph O Dell to J Merrill and Beuie White for 686 acres on Chickamauga Creek, price 3000. Edwin Thomas and Angie Thomas to Howell Jarvis and Marjorie Jarvis for 17 and 18 in Mit Zion subdivision. Nellie Hayner to Rolland and Alice Rose for 2.65 acres in Guyan Township, price 1000. T A Thomas and Mildred Thomas to Glen Rice and Emil Corbin for part of lots 447 and 444, city, price 2000. Alice W Taylor to Raymond and Hazel Casey for part of eight acre lots 1180-1 Maple Shade, price 1500. Carlile and Georgia Shelton to Roger S Dunn and Wima Dunn for acres in Green Township, price 5000. Marvin and Hertha Rott to J W Stewart for 37 acres in Perry Township. Stan…

Gallipolis Ann McCall O'Dell Joseph F. O'Dell J. Merrill Beuie L. White Chickamauga Creek Edwin T Angie C. Thomas Howell J Marjorie Jarvis Mit Zion T. A Mildred Thomas Glen Rice Emil Corbin Alice W. Taylor Raymond Hazel Casey Carlile Georgia Shelton Roger S Wima Dunn Green Township Marvin Hertha Rott J. W. Stewart Perry Township Stanley

Class To Meet Chauncey Mrs Erma Robe rt

Mrs Erma Robert will entertain the Friendship Class on Wednesday evening for a club gathering and social hour at the Chauncey home.

Chauncey Erma Robert

Chauncey Dever Schools dismiss for Armistice Day

Chauncey Dever Schools will dismiss all day Thursday November 11 for Armistice Day. There will be school Friday November 12.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dever

MacARTHUR Ming Dolores Jean Jewel Weds Cecil Lawrence Calvin

Dolores Jean Jewel and Cecil Lawrence Calvin exchanged vows Sunday at the Methodist Church in McArthur. Rev H Ludiow officiated the double ceremony. The reception followed with over 100 guests. Calvin works as an accountant and teaches mathematics at McArthur High School. they reside on Route 30 east of McArthur.

Connie Side Trainer Richard Armstrong Mary Ann Gill Misa Scarlettmith McArthur High Bella Saint Mary's Jane Adelman Jane Morrison Barbara Heriain Barbara Bobo Barbara Sharp Mies Lois Gray Muse McArthur Misa Io Ellen Kinnison Mise Agnew Jonawon Mra Calvin Gil Chevrolet Co McArthur, Me Calvin Route 30 Vmicarthur

Two Doctors Attend International Medical Assembly

Nelsonville doctors Dre. P. R. W. Ballard and J. M. Goodman returned from the International Medical Assembly in Minneapolis. They renewed acquaintance with Dr. Elizabeth Mechem Fuller and her daughter Diane, toured the University of Minnesota facilities, including the Mayo Foundation Building, and attended the concluding banquet where Dr. Charles Mayo was named president of the Interstate State Medical Assembly of America.

Nelsonville W Ballard J. M. Goodman International Medical Assembly Minneapolis Elizabeth Mechem Fuller Diane W. B Mechem University of Minnesota Fuller Fuller, Who Is A Professor In the Department of Child Welfare University Mayo Foundation Jensen Mayo University of Minnesota Medical School Drea Goodman Ballard Medical Assembly Charles Mayo Interstate P.tate Medical Assembly Armerica

Past Chiefs Club to Meet Thursday at 7 PM

The Past Chiefs Club plans a meeting Thursday at 7 PM at the home of Mrs. Weaitha Williams on Spring Street. The event gathers local club members for social notes and updates.

Glouster Chiefs Weaitha Williams Spring St

Chit Chat Club to Meet at Bailey Home Wednesday

The Chit Chat Club will gather Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Charles Bailey's residence. Officers will be elected and plans will be discussed for the upcoming Christmas dinner.

Glouster Charles Bailey

Berean Class of Church of Christill Plans Wednesday Service

The Berean Class meets at the church for a Wednesday night service. Members gather for worship and fellowship as part of regular church activities.

Goaduster Church of Christill

Bechtoid Family Guests of Higginss in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Jack Bechtoid and children Carol Ann and Mark Fawin from Columbus were guests Sunday of Mrs Bechtoid s parents Mr and Mrs Rolland Higgins. They later visited Athena before returning home. Mr and Mrs Jack Munden and children Patty Andy Maria were guests Sunday at Dora Emerick and J T Munden s home. Ernest Vernon and wife, formerly of Gious ter, are staying in Columbus where Mr Vernon is employed and spent Sunday at their home here.

Mere Jack Bechtoid Carol Ann Mark Fawin Columbus

Morris serves aboard USS Herbiet J. Thomas in Seventh Fleet

Prederick F. Morris USN seaman, son of Mr and Mrs George E. Morris of Glou ster Route 2, and husband of Verna J. Kinder of Knoxville, is serving aboard the radar picket destroyer USS Herbiet J. Thomas, operating as a unit of the Seventh Fleet.

Glouster Prederick F. Morris Searnai Usn George E. Morris Route 2 Verna J. Kinder Knoxville Herbiet J. Thomas Seventh Fleet

Dillard Dies at 73 in Middleport Hospital

Kenny H. Millard, 73, of Middleport, died this morning at Meigs General Hospital after a period of illness. Survived by sisters Mrs Walter Owen of MI and Kathryn Schwartz of Cleveland, and brothers John and A. A. Dillard of Middleport. Friends may call at Kings-Course funeral home. arrangements incomplete.

Middleport Kenny H. Millard Meigs General Hospital Wster Rosamund Walter Owen Kathryn Schwartz Cleveland John A. A Dillard Kings-Course

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