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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1954

Page

2

Coaching Staff Speaks At Kiwanis Club Meeting

Coach Robert Penrod and assistant John Dunnette addressed a Gorcon Hotel Kiwanis dinner noting the team’s promising spirit and future potential. Penrod cited 68 players eligible next year and above average outlook. Dunnette highlighted prospects and emphasis on reducing mental errors. An officer election is planned for the next meeting.

Glouster Robert Penrod John Dunnette Kiwanis Club Gorcon Hotel Penrod Dunnette

Peterson's Ointment Ad for Eczema Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for itching eczema pimples and red blotches with claim of relief after one application or money back The ad notes the product also soothes itching between the toes and is available for 45 cents at all druggists.

Peterson

Buchtel Man Henderson Richardson Dies at Home

Henderson Richardson 82 longtime Buchtel resident dies unexpectedly in his yard Tuesday. Coroner cites heart ailment. Survived by wife Dorothy and daughters Ua Stremmel Nellie Rock Mildred Kohl Lois Oakley. one brother Sherman Richardson. five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with burial Whitmore Cemetery Buchtel.

Nelsonville Henderson Richardson Buchtel J. H. Elias Kilgore Dorothy Richardson Ua Stremmel Zanesville Nellie Rock Mildred Kohl Akron Lois Oakley Sherman Richardson Salem Ohio Stanley F. M. Wentz Johnson Funeral Home Whitmore

Perry County Resident Dies at New Straitsville

James Wheeler aged 64 of New Straitsville Route 1 was found dead in bed by his son Donald. Coroner Dr Harold Minshul considers heart ailment the likely cause. He co ran a coal mine with his son. survived by wife Ada, four grandchildren, niece Clara Barthold of Detroit, nephew Clarence Barthold in Illinois. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Apostolic Church Rev Paul Seaman with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville James Wheeler Donald Harold Minshul Perry County Wheeler Here Ada Wheeler Athens Clara Barthold Detroit Clarence Barthold Illinois The Apostolic Church Paul Seaman Mills and Brown Funeral Home

Intermediate Class Holds Wiener Roast in Memorial Park

The Millfield Christian Church Intermediate Class held a wiener roast Saturday evening at Memorial Park Gilouster. Teachers present included Calmen Kozma and Mr and Mrs Kozma. attendees listed include Linda Mary Jo Butchie Gould Grace Simpson Mickey Paul David Danko Johnny Sue Kozma Nancy Ann Kozma and David Russell.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Memorial Park Gilouster Calmen Kozma Sig Kozma Alex Kozma Linda Mary Jo Butchie Gould Grace Simpson Mickey Paul David Danko Johnny Sue Kozma Nancy Ann Kozma David Russell

Glouster Kiwanis at 1954 Ohio District Convention

Glouster Kiwanis Club was represented at the Ohio Kiwanis District convention in Columbus from October 10 to 13 by President Richard Fiddy L G DeLong and Richard Guinther. Delegates from 223 clubs representing about 15000 leaders attended the sessions with committee conference discussions and officer elections highlighted.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Ohio Kiwanis Columbus Richard Fiddy L. G. DeLong Richard Guinther

Board Approves Budget and Bills at Nelsonville Meeting

Nelsonville board of education held a regular session with all members but one present. Joe North joined as a new member and bills totaling 2456.41 for general funds and 1356.31 for lunch were approved. The clerk was authorized to borrow to cover October payroll and expenses as the State Foundation settlement approaches. The 1954 55 budget was adopted per county budget commission, and Lascille Goss was named head cook at the high school cafeteria replacing Gertrude Ray who resigns effective November 19.

Nelsonville City Board of Education K. C. Orwiler Joe North County Budget Commission Lascille Goss Gertrude Ray

Educator's Wife Dies in Columbus After Long Illness

Mrs. E. J. Arnold, wife of former Nelsonville superintendent of schools, died at 1 a m in Columbus after a long illness. The Arnolds left Nelsonville about ten years ago. Mr. Arnold is now assistant state director of education in charge of rehabilitation. Surviving are two sons Eugene of Columbus and Richard of New Jersey and a daughter Sue. Services were to be conducted Friday at 2 p m at Southwick funeral home on North High Street in Columbus.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Columbus Arnold

Tank Blaze Extinguished Near Nelsonville

A fire crew was called to the Lick on lease of Frank O Mara to fight a blaze threatening an oil storage tank holding about 100 barrels. The fire, caused during a heating operation, was confined to the tank exterior. Fireman George Goden achwager assisted with equipment and brought the fire under control.

Nelsonville Lick Frank O'Mara George Godenachwager

Two Birthdays Marked With Sunday Dinner

George Fisher CHAUNCEY and Frances Howard celebrated birthdays with a Sunday chicken dinner at Frances Howard's home. Guests included immediate family members and relatives: Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and sons George Jr Ronnie Chuck and Mike Frances Howard Charlie R How ard Mr. and Mrs Don Forsythe Terry and Billy Angeloa Carolyn and Janice Howard.

Chauncey George Fisher Frances Howard George Jr Ronnie Chuck Mike Charlies R. Howard Don Forsythe Terry Billy Angeloa Carolyn Janice Howard

High School Alumni Enlist in Marine Corps

Kenneth Bumgardner and Phil Pritchard have enlisted in the US Marine Corps. The Nelsonville High School graduates will travel Tuesday to Cincinnati for their physical examinations after finishing school in June.

Nelsonville Kenneth Bumgardner Don Bumgardner Phil Pritchard Tom Pritchard US Marine Corps Cincinnati Nelsonville High School

Pretty County Cousin Doll Pattern Ad

Sewing pattern description for a 26 inch County Cousin doll with outfit, pattern No 2150, includes materials tracing pattern and step by step directions. Request 25 cents coins with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York location. Also notes 1954 Needle Work Album with 56 pages of designs and eight gift patterns priced at 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Laymen's Day Observed at Nelsonville Methodist Church

Nelsonville notes Laymen's Day to be observed October 17 at the local Methodist Church. Arthur Kennedy to give invocation, Dr. J O Steer to read Holy Scripture, Mrs Lloyd Gray to lead morning prayer, Stacy Sharp to chair trustees, Mrs CC Weiss to lead offertory prayer, Ralph Parks to deliver the message, with the men's quartet providing special music.

Nelsonville Methodiam Arthur Kennedy J. O. Steer Lloyd Gray Stacy Sharp Board of Trustees CC. Weiss Ralph Parks

Horseman Rites Friday

Miles A Horseman 69 a retired baker of 678 Poplar St died Tuesday at Mount St. Mary Hospital after two months of treatment. He is survived by his wife Opal five daughters and one son Gale plus a brother and four sisters. Funeral services conducted by Rev F M Wentz will be Friday at 3 p m at Johnson funeral home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Miles A. Horseman Poplar St Mount St. Mary Hospital Fairfield County Frank Martha Horseman Opal Horseman Lulu Messenger Kneisley Virginia Merchant Marion Ohio Carrie Zeigle Columbus Eva Robinson Phoenix Ariz Gale Horseman Ypsilanti Mich Charles Lancaster Blanche Robinson Stella Benson Anna Shafer Hazel Noble Florida Jack Horseman F. M. Wentz Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Glouster Lodge to Meet Before School of Instruction

Glouster Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge 401 will hold a meeting Saturday evening in the IOOF Hall. The degree staff will attend the last regular meeting before the school of instruction on November 4. Refreshments will be served by Elma Kittle, Beulah Lee and Iva Price.

Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge 401 IOOF School of Instruction Elma Kittle Beulah Lee Iva Price

Glouster Garden Club to Meet at Mrs Haskins Home

The Glouster Garden Club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Esta Haskins with Mrs Lena Martin as co host.

Glouster Garden Club Esta Haskins Lena Martin

Chauncey Patton Week End Guests Include Grandparents

Chauncey Patton spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Grover Patton. Dr and Mrs W W Patton of Athens were Sunday callers and Craig returned home with his parents. Several local families hosted or visited relatives across Athens Millfield Corning and Columbus.

Craig Patton Grover Patton W. W. Patton Athens Craig Clifford Fink Paul David Ray Pidcock Howard Pryor Corning Glouster Rest Home Gerald Pyle Springfield Ave Wilford Pyle Melvin Miamisburg Florence Pyle Jimmy Mingus Glen Mingus Hattie Mingus Millfield Butchie Gould Adolph Earich Marion Louisville Donald Russell Jack Frost Rose Anna Carl Frost Columbus Charlie Tippie Ella Mae ‘Tippie Pearly Clark George Fitzer

Hemlock Grove Institute Plans All Day Grange Hall Session

The Hemlock Grove Institute will host an all day and evening session at Grange Hall on November 11. Rita Schultheiss will be honored with a belting and shower at Grange Hall Friday evening October 15. Local residents Bert Smith and family and others are noted with several visits and travels among area households.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grove Institute Grange Hall Rita Schultheiss Stanford Stockton Norman Baxter New Haven Sam Curtis Frank Clark Bert Smith St. Hospital Parkersburg Bert Romine Gene Doyle Sargent Porter Midkiff Joe Bowles Donna Curtis Columbus Bernard Paulsen Clara Paulsen Clarence Story Darsel Smith

Jb. Howell Dies at 64 in Mason County

James Floyd Howell 64 of near Leon died Tuesday at Holwer Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 2, 1890 at Cottageville, he lived in Mason County most his life and owned a general store near Leon. He leaves wife Iva Thornton Howell, daughter Ruth Erlewine, five sisters, three brothers, and a granddaughter Joetta Kay Erlewine. Funeral was held Friday at Baden Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Stevens funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

Point Pleasant James Floyd Howell Leon Holwer Hospital Cottageville Mason County Wen Iva Thornton Howell T. J. Howell Ruth Erlewine Rutland Horton Howell Raymond Howell Akron Holly Howell Columbus Lora Parsons Letart Ben Hill Susie Boyer Chloe Howell Ripley Blanche Sayre Evans Joetta Kay Erlewine Baden Presbyterian Church Raymond Fife Stevens Funeral

Emblem Club Completes Treatment Room at Children’s Home

Nelsonville Emblem Club finished furnishing a new treatment room at the Athens County Children’s Home. Equipment includes a Mayo lamp two gooseneck lamps a large disposal can a large footstool a swivel stool a set of scales and a used sterilizer. The project was supervised by the club’s community welfare committee.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Emblem Club Athens County Children’s Home The Emblem Club

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

A sequence of birth notices lists new arrivals from families in Nelsonville Logan Chauncey Buchtel and other area towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Daniel Brook Mr and Mrs Wayne Guess Mr and Mrs William Glenn and Mr and Mrs Adrian Wade. Several residents are also shown as dismissed or noted.

Daniel Brook Nelsonville Wayne Guess Logan

Infants Treated After Accidents In Mount St. Mary Emergency

Nelsonville report notes Cheyl Bate man two, Dayton native, visiting here, received laceration to lower lip. Kenneth Vollmer twenty two months, Haydenville resident, treated for forehead cut after falling on a cistern top. Both cases occurred in Mount St. Mary Hospital emergency Tuesday.

Nelsonville Chevyl Bateman Dayton Joe Dewhurst Mount St. Mary Hospital Kenneth Vollmer Donald Vollmer Haydenville

New Officers Elected by Chauncey Dover High FHA

Chauncey Dover High School FHA members chose officers for 1954 55 led by Jo Ann Owens as president and Maria Sheffield as vice president. Helen Kollar was secretary Nancy Moody treasurer Carolyn Tippett news reporter Arlene Lester historian Wadene Ritchie parliamentarian Rita Bradberry financial secretary Norma Hixson social secretary with Donna Arbell and Joann Augustine named as representatives to the county board.

Chauncey FHA Chauncey-Dover High School Jo Ann Owens Marcia Sheffield Helen Kollar Nancy Moody Carolyn Tippett Arlene Lester Wadene Ritchie Rita Bradberry Norma Hixson Donna Arbell Joann Augustine

Farmers Urged to Complete Census Bureau Questionnaires This Year

Farmers are urged to fill out their Census Bureau questionnaires this year to provide accurate agricultural data and support government planning. The appeal stresses timely responses to ensure representative counts and avoid follow up outreach.

Census Bureau

Nelsonville Couple Wed in California Navy Chapel

Miss Nance Krieg and Lieut. John K Skemp wed October six at the Naval Base Chapel in Long Beach California. Chaplain Harold W. Jeffers officiated. A reception followed at the Officers Club. Mrs Skemp will join her husband in Long Beach where he serves aboard the USS Eversole.

Nance Krieg J. G John K Skemp Cleveland Ohio St. Petersburg Fla Naval Base Chapel Long Beach Calif L. Krieg Harold W. Jeffers Amesville Cheaterhill Officers’ Club Skemp Ohio State University ATO Krieg Hazel Rosser Krieg College of Law Beta Phi Sorority Majestic Theater

Kimberly Mothers' Club Plans Halloween Party and Thanks School

The Kimberly Mothers' Club met with 11 members present. Helen Schultz led the business session and a Halloween party was planned for Oct. 28. Members thanked the Buchtel-York board of education for an art teacher and a speech teacher, noting improvements at Kimberly school. They praised lunch room modernization, repairs, and newly available modern textbooks. Lunch followed the meeting, and the next session is set for Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

Kimberly Mothers’ Club Helen Schultz Buchtel-York Board of Education Kimberly

Johnsons to observe golden wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson of Carbon Hill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct 15 with an open house from 1 to 5 pm. They wed Oct 15 1904 at the bride's sister's home in Carbon Hill. Surviving relatives include Clara Smart Leroy Johnson Martha Sowers and David Johnson in Columbus.

Robert Johnson Carbon Hill Mr. Johnson Eliza Coffey Laura Bateman B. F. Briley Bible Christian Church Johnson Clara Smart Leroy Johnson Martha Sowers David Johnson Columbus

Hospital Outing Sponsored by Mount St Mary Nurses Group

The Nurses and Aides Association of Mount St. Mary Hospital sponsored a wiener roast at Gloucester Park. Attendees included Mrs. Mattie Morris Mrs. Alberta Dupler and daughter Mrs. Fieanor Hammond and children Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hardy and son Mrs. Annabel Lehman Mrs. Lois Anderson and daughter Miss Nedra Smith Mrs. Tessie Camp Mrs. Etta Harper Mrs. Thelma MacMannis Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Turner Mrs. Jackie Kerr and daughter Miss Shirley Kirby Mrs. Lillian Woods and Mrs. Vivian Bradbury and daughter.

Nurses and Aides Association of Mount St. Mary Hospital Glouster Park Mattie Morris Alverta Dupler Fieanor Hammond Andy Hardy Annabel Lehman Lois Anderson Nedra Smith Tessie Camp Etta Harper Thelma MacMannis Lawrence Turner Jackie Kerr Shirley Kirby Lillian Woods Vivian Bradbury

Garden Club Tour Planned By Nelsonville Unit

The Nelsonville Garden Club president Mrs. Thelma Kentner invites members to tour the Warren flower gardens at E Washington Street Friday between 4 and 6 pm. The next meeting will cover Chrysanthemums and begins the new session on October 25.

Nelsonville

PTA To Discuss Bonds At East Meeting

The East PTA schedules its October gathering for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the East building with board of education members expected to attend to discuss the bonds.

East Pta Board of Education

York Grange 2436 to Meet Friday at Grange Hall

York Grange 2436 will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall with initiation in the first and second degrees. Mrs. Barker deputy juvenile matron will organize the Juvenile Grange. Members asked to bring sandwiches or pie.

York Grange Grange

Skating Party Planned by The Couples Club

The Couples Club hosts a Go-Bo skating party on Tuesday evening October 19 at the Nelsonville Rollercade. Tickets are available from Henry Kimble Dale Foster Terry Tignor and Don Kern and their spouses.

Nelsonville

Hocking Valley Shrine Guest Night Social at Eagles Hall

Local members invited to cookies after the Guest Night ceremonial at the Eagles Hall here Saturday at 8 p.m. Dinner reservations to Miss Helen Washburn worthy scribe.

Hocking Valley Shrine Eagles Hall Helen Washburn

Pythian Sisters Meet at K of P Hall Thursday Evening

The Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Nelsonville Personal News Buoys Family Ties Across States

Weekend gathering honors Mrs. John Wood on her birthday with children and grandchildren visiting from Columbus Cleveland and Tucson. Military son John Perry Wood serves in Portugal while Phillip Brooks attends New Hampton School. Grace Rutherford heals from a leg fracture at Mount St. Mary Hospital.

John Wood Harris H. Wood Wood Columbus Florence Wood Brooks Brooks Betsy Ellen Cleveland Harris Wood, Jr Susan Hunter Tucson Ariz Ensign John Perry Wood Portugal Phillip Brooks New Hampton School For New Hampshire Grace Rutherford Carbon Hill Mount St. Mary Hospital William Cheeseman Ricky Toledo Bertha Ray James Cheeseman White Cross Hospital Alex Nelson Alma. Mich J. D. Knight Michigan Mark Albert A. W. Frevert Muskegon Heights Mich Frevert Beverly Bonner Nelsonville Nelson

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