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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

2

Joint Meeting planned on Burr Oak recreation plans

Glouster Kiwanis to host a joint meeting next week with other groups to hear Ohio Department of Conservation plans for Burr Oak Lake recreation. Jan 16 officer installation, Kiwanis ladies invited. Christmas party for local children to include free movie and treats. Coach Vernon Leuck praised fans and urged basketball support. Fifteen Kiwanians attended.

Glouster Kiwanis Ohio Department of Conservation Burr Oak Lake Kiwanis Ladies Palace Theater Vernon Leuck Kiwanians Porter Dugan Roger Kittle B. R. Angle E. D. Coffman Dr. C. F. Patton Merrill Ogg Ray Lange Ray White Enlon Grubbs L. E. Richardson George Campbell Dan Kovach Richard Guinther Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert

Independent Basketball Carnival Opens Friday in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville high school auditorium hosts an Independent Basketball Carnival Friday at 7 30 p m. Six teams compete including Kuhn's Clothing Eagles Western Auto Dairy Bar and two teams managed by Bill Watkins and Charles Miller with no sponsors yet. A later drawing will fix the rotation as each team plays a half period.

Nelsonville Kuhn Eagles Western Auto Dairy Bar Bill Watkins Charles Miller

Woman's Day Planned At Christian Church

Brotherhood wide Woman's Day will be observed at the Christian Church in Nelsonville with services at 10 30 a m Miss Margaret Long Indiana polis will be the speaker Daughter of the Rev and Mrs J A Long she is assistant director of National Student Fellowship among the Churches of Christ Miss Long spent the summer in work among student groups in Europe The choir will sing How Beautiful Upon the Mountains Miss Verna Hand chairman of the business and professional women of the council will preside.

Nelsonville Christian Church Margaret Long Indianapolis J. A. Long National Churches of Christ

Peterson’s Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief

An advertisement offers a 40 cent box of Petersons Ointment from a druggist. It claims the soothing balm promptly relieves smarting and itching and improves skin appearance and feel with money back if not delighted.

Peterson

Mrs. Mae Johnson Services Held in Nelsonville

Funeral rites for Mrs. Mae Johnson were conducted at Stout funeral home on November 18 by Rev. Paul M. Niswander. A trio sang Rock of Ages and Lead Kindly Light. Out of town attendees included Clarence Johnson Tipp City and John Orr Columbus among others.

Nelsonville Mae Johnson Stout Paul M. Niswander Ruth Hopkins Grace Orr Charles Orr Clarence Johnson Tipp City John Orr Columbus Bertha Goss Muriel Goss Lancaster Daniel Speilman Beckley W. Va Liza Johnson Clara Smart Carbon Hill Dallas Bay Galion Kenneth Snyder Marjorie Brown Millersport Westerman Bremen Larimer Lee Barthlow Logan Anna Evans Athens Anna Riley Haze

Roman State Used As Model for Club

Nelsonville The Latin Club of the high school organized on the plan of a Roman state met Tuesday. It was voted that former Latin students are eligible for membership. Four Aediles were elected to plan the year's calendar: Jim Cope, Diane Crabtree, Ralph Davis, Elinor Call. Meetings will be held every Thursday, Mrs. Sarah Wiseman is the club sponsor.

Nelsonville Jim Cope Diane Crabtree Ralph Davis Elinor Call Sarah Wiseman

Birth announced for Jeffrey Michael Watkins in Logan

Mr and Mrs Darrell Watkins announce the birth of a son on November 19 at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. The baby has been named Jeffrey Michael. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Kesterson and Mr and Mrs Matthew Watkins of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Darrell Watkins Betty Kesterson Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Jeffrey Michael John Kesterson Matthew Watkins

Howe Grocery Break-In Reported In Nelsonville

Police investigated a break in at Howe Grocery on Poplar Street last night. A clerk opened the store for officers and search indicated nothing appeared disturbed or missing.

Nelsonville Howe Poplar St

Nelsonville DAR notes on veterans hospital care

Nelsonville chapter of the Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR met at Mrs. L. E. Butts home to hear Roland Pierce speak about hospitals aiding returned disabled veterans. Miss Margaret Johnson led due to the regent's absence. discussion followed about civilian care for veterans with few relatives.

Nelsonville Roland Pierce Elizabeth Zane Dew Dar L. E. Butts Bertha Nixon Margaret Johnson Carl Fisk John Saltz Edith Cable

Paper Drive To Continue In Nelsonville

Twig Six of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will finish its paper drive on Saturday December 3. Mrs Edward Sharp twig chairman announced. High donations made it impossible to complete in one day. Boy Scouts assisted. A second twig project sells salted pecans in one pound cello bags with Miss Ella Burnell in charge and taking orders now.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary

Motorist Is Arrested for Drunk Driving in Nelsonville

Ralph Parry of Nelsonville was arrested by Patrolmen Don Bumgardner and Everett Hewlett on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was to be arraigned in mayor's court today. Parry had previously been bound over to the grand jury in September on a charge of being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Nelsonvile Ralph Parry Don Bumgardner Everett Hewlett Parry

Collision on Canal Street dents two cars near Linscott Garage

City police report a Tuesday collision on Canal Street near Linscott Garage involving Bryan Shaw of Deanville and Clarence N. Ferbee. Ferbee backed from the driveway into Shaw's moving car, both vehicles badly damaged.

Nelsonville Canal St Linscott Bryan Shaw Deanville Clarence N. Ferbee Ferebee Shaw Srent

Circle 1 WSCS Meets at Neikirk Home

Circle 1 of the WSCS met at Mrs. Adda Neikirk’s Jackson Street home. Mrs. Wesley Hawk led the devotional period for the Thanksgiving season and Mrs. Raymond Brown reviewed the book Women of the Scriptures. Refreshments were served to nine members.

WSCS Methodist Church Adda Neikirk Jackson St Wesley Hawk Raymond Brown

Circle 3 WSCS Meeting Set for Friday Evening

Circle 3 WSCS will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs C D Shafer on Fayette Street.

WSCS C. D. Shafer Fayette St

Thanksgiving Dinner Marks Tri Psi Sorority Initiation

Thirty members attended the Tri Psi sorority annual Thanksgiving dinner in their Washington Street apartment. A two course turkey dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. by the Circle of Ruth. Post meal, an initiation ceremony enrolled two new members Mrs Janet Grimm and Miss Marilyn Morris.

Tri Psi Sorority Washington St Ruth Janet Grimm Marilyn Morris

Birthday Observed for Charles Earl Matheny Jr.

Mrs William Matheny Jr entertained Sunday afternoon for her son Charles Earls eighth birthday. Seventeen guests attended and were served refreshments at four oclock before departing.

William Matheny, Jr Charles Earl

Peggy Ann Green and Clarence Nelson Wed at First Methodist

Mr and Mrs Edward Green announce the marriage of their daughter Peggy Ann to Clarence Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson. An open church ceremony will be held Thanksgiving afternoon at 3 30 PM at the First Methodist Church with Rev Paul M Niswander officiating a double ring ceremony. Miss Bessie Stephenson will play nuptial music during seating.

Edward Green Peggy Ann Clarence Nelson Ed Nelson First Methodist Church Paul M. Niswander Bessie Stephenson

Glouster and Columbus visitors gather at McLeish

Mr and Mrs John Jonas and children Linda Lou and Larry and Doull Coffman of Columbus spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffman at McLeish. Roy Coffman of Newark visited McLeish relatives. Bertha Zarley, employed in Columbus, stayed with her mother Mrs Marian Zarley. Harold Roberts and Kay visited the Ray Roberts household at McLeish. The McLeish Sewing Circle plans a Thanksgiving evening meeting at Mrs Dow Lowery’s home.

John Jonas Linda Lou Larry Doull Coffman Columbus Arthur Coffman McLeish Roy Coffman Newark Chester Coffman Bertha Zarley Marian Zarley Harold Roberts Kay Ray Roberts Dow Lowery

Election Slated By Congregation

Annual meeting of the Church of Christ congregation to elect church and Bible School officers scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the church. Following the meeting the women of the church will serve cookies and coffee with the Loyal Daughters Class handling the serving.

Glouster Congregation of the Church of Christ Church Bible School Loyal Daughters Class The

Local Family Gatherings and Business Moves in Corning

Mr and Mrs Jesse Latta hosted several of their children including Rev and Mrs George Hildebrand and Miss Audrey Latta of Columbus for a family visit. Mrs Noah Vincent received a surprise seventy fifth birthday party at her home with luncheon and games. A beauty salon moved offices to the Fred Hermey property upstairs on S Valley St formerly the Dorothy Myers booth salon. A golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Mark Dew was held at Malta Hotel with a family dinner and open house. Mrs Jennie Richardson.

Fred Hermey Dorothy Myers Booth Mark Dew Malta Malta Hotel Jennie Richardson

Thanksgiving Guests Across Ohio Families Visit Kin

The Johnson family of Columbus hosted Thanksgiving with Fred H. Johnson and daughters Elaine and Betsy visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and C. E. Washburn family in Wooster. Athens and Columbus Wood couples joined Mr. and Mrs. Harris H. Woods in Columbus. The Columbus Woods flew to Annapolis to see son John Perry Wood at the Naval Academy for the holiday weekend.

Fred H. Johnson Elaine Betsy Columbus George Johnson C. E. Washburn Helen Wooster Roy Washburn Harris A. Wood Athens John Wood Harris H. Woods Columbus Woods John Perry Wood U. S. Naval Academy At Annapolis

Poston social notes of visits and birthdays

Mr and Mrs Donald Ritchie hosted visitors including Rev and Mrs Henry Sprague and Otto Sprague of Marietta. Mrs Hillyer traveled from Richmond Va to visit aunt and uncle A D Hopkins in Charleston W Va. Patty North birthday observed with friends at Charles Norths on Nov 16 and Ladies club met Nov 18 at the school house with a potluck planned for birthdays.

Robert Hillyer Dickie Holcroft Mary North Clelan North Billie North Marilyn North Ollie Hillyer Virginia Mitchell Leona North Evelyn Smathers Theda Ritchie Susan South

Thanksgiving Services Planned in Methodist Church

Thanksgiving services will be conducted in the Methodist Church Thursday at 10 30 am with the Rev John Devo1 in charge. The Rev Daniel K Teater of the Church of Christ will deliver the sermon on The Why of Thanksgiving. The church choir will provide special music and the public is invited.

Mercury Dips to Record Low in Glouster

The community recorded a new season low as temperatures fell to 16 degrees at 7 am and 15 degrees on a few thermometers. By afternoon the mercury rose to 35, then fell to 28 by 9:30 pm with sunset.

Glouster High Plans Turkey Trot Dance Friday Night

The senior class of Glouster High School sponsors a Turkey Trot dance in the school auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. An orchestra will provide dancing music and refreshments will be served. An admission will be charged.

Glouster Glouster High School

Birth Announced for Son Stephen Geiger

Mr. and Mrs. William Geiger announce the birth of a son named Stephen last Friday. Grandparents are Mrs. Adam Geiger of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lent of Jacksonville.

Glouster William Geiger Barbara Lent Columbus Stephen Adam Geiger Russell Lent Jacksonville

Lodge to Meet Glouster 607 Conveys Fellowcraft Degree

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. Five candidates will receive the Fellowcraft degree. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster F&am

Guests to Arrive in Trimble for Thanksgiving Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and daughter Georgianna of Warren will arrive in Trimble today to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Brown.

Jack Brown Georgianna Warren Trimble N. T. Brown

Mrs Charles Kennedy Taken To Hospital For Observation

Mrs Charles Kennedy of 164 Adams Street was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for observation and treatment on Tuesday.

Nelsonville Charles Kennedy Adams St Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Patient Taken Home After Major Surgery

Clarence Jack was returned to his home in Nelsonville on Monday after a week of treatment at Hocking Valley Hospital following major surgery.

Nelsonville Clarence Jack Hocking Valley Hospital

Thanksgiving Guests Bind Nelsonville Families

Mrs Nora Sid dle and daughter Evelyn visit Thanksgiving hosts Mrs Nora Hickey and daughter Mrs Virginia Markel in Chillicothe.

Nelsonville Nora Siddle Evelyn Nora Hickey Virginia Markel Chillicothe

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. Electa Grimm's home in Jacksonville. Vice president Lena Bratka led the session with readings by several members. Guests included Florence Meeks Oskey Wheatstone Kempton. December plans include officer elections and the club Christmas party at Odd Fellows Hall.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Electa Grimm Jacksonville Lena Bratka Corda Wheatstone Maude Davis Captalin Roberts Gladys Kempton Katherine Oskey Ida Brooks Florence Meeks Oskey Wheatstone Kempton Odd Fellows Hall Club

Lulu Curry Heads to Chicago for a Visit

Mrs. Lulu Curry departed Tuesday for Chicago, NL, to visit friends and planned a trip of about ten days.

Friends Glouster Lulu Curry Chicago

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