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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

4

Joint Kiwanis Meeting Plans Burr Oak Lake Visitation

A Glouster Kiwanis session announces a joint meeting with other groups to hear Ohio Department of Conservation plans for Burr Oak Lake recreational facilities. Installation of officers is postponed to Jan 16 with Kiwanis ladies invited. Coach Vernon Leuck reviews football season and seeks basketball support.

Baer Oak 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

Basketball Carnival Set In School Auditorium

Nelsonville notes a Friday 7 30 p m start for an Independent Basketball Carnival in the high school auditorium. Six teams compete including Kuhns Clothing Eagles Western Auto Dairy Bar and two clubs managed by Bill Watkins and Charles Miller with no sponsors yet. A drawing will set the rotation for half period games.

Nelsonville Kuhn Eagles Western Auto Dairy Bar Bill Watkins Charles Miller

Women’s Day Planned At Christian Church Nelsonville

Brotherhood wide Woman’s Day will be observed at the Christian Church Sunday with services at 10 30 a m Miss Margaret Long Indiana polis will be the speaker Daughter of 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

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples

When your skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itching torture use a 40c box of Peterson's Ointment at your druggist. Apply this soothing balm for fast relief. It relieves smarting and itching and helps skin look and feel better. Money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

Mae Johnson Rites Held at Stout Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mae Johnson were held at Stout funeral home on November 18 led by Rev. Paul M. Niswander. A trio sang Rock of Ages and Lead Kindly Light. Out of town relatives included Clarence Johnson Tipp City and a group from Columbus and other nearby towns.

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 Hazel Cougin

Latin Club Adopts Roman State Plan at Nelsonville High

The Latin Club organized on a Roman state model and voted former Latin students eligible for membership. Four Aediles were elected to plan the year: Jim Cope, Diane Crabtree, Ralph Davis, and Elinor Call. Meetings will be held every Thursday with Mrs. Sarah Wiseman as sponsor.

Nelsonville Jim Cope Diane Crabtree Ralph Davis Elinor Call Sarah Wiseman

Watkins Birth of a Son Jeffrey Michael

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

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

Howe Grocery Break-In Cleared After Door Report

Police investigated an apparent break in at Howe Grocery on Poplar Street. A clerk opened the store for officers and a search showed nothing was disturbed or removed.

Nelsonville Howe Poplar St

Nelsonville DAR notes on veterans hospital care

Nelsonville event reports Eliza beth Zane Dew Chapter meeting at Mrs. L. E. Butts home. Roland Pierce urged civilian help for disabled veterans in national hospitals. Miss Margaret Johnson presided in regent absence. 13 members and two guests attended.

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 complete its paper drive Saturday December 3. Mrs Edward Sharp twig chairman announced Tuesday. High donations made it impossible to collect in one day. Boy Scouts helped with the drive. Another twig project sells salted pecans in one pound cello bags. Miss Ella Burnell leads this project and is taking orders.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary

Motorist Arrested For DUI In Nelsonville

Ralph Parry of Nelsonville was arrested by Patrolmen Don Bumgardner and Everett Hewlett after allegedly operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He faced arraignment in mayor's court, with prior charges in September for being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated after pleading innocent in mayor's court.

Nelsonvile Ralph Parry Don Bumgardner Everett Hewlett Parry

Cars Collide on Canal Street Near Linscott Garage

City police reported a two car crash on Canal Street by the Linscott Garage in Nelsonville. The Ferbee vehicle backed from the driveway and struck Bryan Shaw’s car, which was moving west. both cars suffered heavy damage.

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

Circle 1 WSCS Meets at Adda Neikirk Home

Circle 1 WSCS of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs Adda Neikirk on Jackson Street for a Thanksgiving season meeting. Mrs Wesley Hawk led devotions 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 Planned at Shafer Home

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

WSCS C. D. Shafer Fayette St

Tri Psi Sorority Holds Thanksgiving Dinner and Initiation

Thirty members attended the Tri Psi sorority Thanksgiving dinner at the Washington Street apartment. A two course turkey dinner was served at 6 30 p m by the Circle of Ruth. Green and white nut cups functioned as place cards. After dinner an initiation ceremony enrolled two new members Mrs Janet Grimm and Miss Marilyn Morris.

Tri Psi Sorority Washington St Circle of Ruth Janet Grimm Marilyn Morris

Mrs Matheny Honors Son's Eighth Birthday Party

Mrs William Matheny Jr entertained Sunday afternoon honoring her son Charles Earl in a party for seventeen guests. At four o'clock guests were served refreshments at the Chatter Box before departing.

William Matheny, Jr Charles Earl

Peggy Ann Green to Wed Clarence Nelson 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 in an open church ceremony at First Methodist Church on Thanksgiving afternoon. Rev Paul M Niswander will perform the double ring ceremony at 3 30 with Miss Bessie Stephenson providing nuptial music before seating.

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

Thanksgiving Guests Across Ohio Families Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs Fred H Johnson and daughters Elaine and Betsy from Columbus visit the Johnson parents. Mr and Mrs C E Washburn and daughter Helen stay in Wooster with Roy Washburns. Mr and Mrs Harris A Wood of Athens and Mr and Mrs John Wood visit Harris H Woods in Columbus. The Columbus Woods fly to Annapolis to visit son John Perry Wood at the Naval Academy for Thanksgiving and the 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

Community Visits Highlight November Socials

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ritchie hosted guests including Rev. and Mrs. Henry Sprague and Otto Sprague of Marietta, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nickleson of Athens. A Richmond VA trip brought Mrs. Robert Hillyer to visit relatives A D Hopkins and family in Charleston W Va. Patty North birthday observance at Mr. and Mrs. Charles North featured a luncheon with friends. The Ladies club met at the schoolhouse with a potluck planned to honor members’ birthdays.

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

Guests to Arrive in Trimble for Thanksgiving Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and daughter Georgianna of Warren will arrive in Trimble today to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with 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 transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for observation and treatment on Tuesday.

Nelsonville Charles Kennedy Adams St Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Patient Returned Home After Major Surgery

Clarence Jack was discharged to his home in Nelsonville from Hocking Valley Hospital where he underwent major surgery a week ago.

Nelsonville Clarence Jack Hocking Valley Hospital

Thanksgiving Guests Visit in Ohio

Mrs. Nora Sid die and daughter Evelyn are guests over Thanksgiving of Mrs. Nora Hickey and daughter Mrs. Virginia Markel in Chillicothe.

Nelsonville Nora Siddie Evelyn Nora Hickey Virginia Markel Chillicothe

Glouster Area Personal Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs John Jonas and children Linda Lou Larry and Doull Coffman of Columbus spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffman at McLeish Roy Coffman of Newark spent the week in McLeish visiting Mr and Mrs Chester Coffman and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffman Miss Bertha Zarley employed in Columbus spent a few days with her mother Mrs Marian Zarley in McLeish Mr and Mrs Harold Roberts and daughter Kay spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts in McLeish The McLeish Sewing Circle will meet Thanksgiving evening at the home of Mrs Dow Lowery

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

The annual meeting of the Church of Christ congregation is set for Friday at 7 30 p.m. to elect Church and Bible School officers. After the meeting 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 gatherings highlight Latta family visit and golden wedding

In Corning many Latta relatives attended a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Latta including Rev. George Hildebrand and others from Columbus. A surprise party celebrated Mrs. Noah Vincent’s 75th birthday with luncheon and games. A beauty salon moved to upstairs quarters on S Valley St. in Corning. A golden wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dew in Malta included a family dinner at the Malta Hotel and open house.

Thanksgiving Services Planned In Methodist Church

Thanksgiving services will be held Thursday at 10 30 a m in the Methodist Church. The Rev John Devol will lead with Rev Daniel K Teater Church of Christ delivering the sermon titled The Why of Thanksgiving. The church choir will sing special music and the public is invited.

Glouster

Mercury Posts Cold Season Low in Glouster

The community registered a new low for the season with 16 degrees at 7 am Tuesday and a few thermometers at 15. By mid afternoon the temperature rose to 35 before dropping to 28 by 9 30 pm as the day ended.

Glouster High to Hold Turkey Trot Dance Friday

The senior class will sponsor a Turkey Trot dance in the school auditorium this Friday at 8 p.m. An orchestra will provide music for dancing and refreshments will be served. Admission will be charged.

Glouster Glouster High School

Birth Announced for Stephen Geiger in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. William Geiger announce the birth of a son, Stephen, last Friday in Columbus. 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

Glouster Lodge to Meet for Fellowcraft Degree

Glouster Lodge 607 F&AM will hold a meeting Saturday at 7 p.m. Five candidates will receive the Fellowcraft degree. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster F&am

Past Noble Grands Meet in Jacksonville Lodge Home

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge gathered at Mrs Electa Grimm's Jacksonville home. Vice president Lena Bratka led, with readings by Corda Wheatstone Maude Davis Captalin Roberts Gladys Kempton Katherine Oskey and Ida Brooks. December plans include election of officers and a 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 to Visit Friends

Mrs. Lulu Curry left Tuesday for Chicago to visit friends and planned a ten day trip.

Friends Glouster Lulu Curry Chicago Ill

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