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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1953

Page

2

Legion Speaker Blasts AMA in Vet Treatment

Nelsonville audience hears Harry Shaffer of the National American Legion denounce the AMA top brass over veterans care. He cites 20 million veterans as a political force and calls for Congress to investigate alleged chiselers in VA beds while praising improvements in TB and mental health care for veterans and urging unity among veterans groups.

Legion AMA Nelsonville American Legion Harry Shaffer Nationalerican Legion Glenford Dugan American Medical Association Shaffer Sible U. S Congress Chillicothe Warren Robinette James Vercoe Athens District 8 Jud Shivers

Doan's Pills Featured For Kidney Comfort

Nagging backache and reduced energy may signal slow kidney function. Doctors emphasize kidneys for overall health and urge prompt care. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic, have helped millions for over 60 years by flushing waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Doan Aqav

Sunday School BYPU Host To Convention and Institute

The First Baptist Church of Adams Street hosts the second district Sunday School convention and BYPU institute in Nelsonville, a first-time event in 20 years from the Chillicothe district. About 30 to 35 delegates expected for Saturday sessions and a Sunday BYPU program, with Charlene Chapman and Ruthann Brunston elected as delegates and Ruthann Brunston leading the Sunday School. A 7:30 p.m. candlelight session features a pageant with Patty Long and others, under pastor Rev. B. J. Hall.

Nelsonville BYPU First Baptist Church Adams St Bypu Institute Chillicothe Charlene Chapman Ruthann Brunston B. J. Hall Ann Peppers Virgins Patty Long Dolly Hall Jacqulyn Dexter Lillian Settles Carol Thompson Mary Etta Ann Ada Mae Woodson Earlene Dexter Dorothy Brunston Sun Brunston Alicia Woodson

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Discharges

Birth Mr and Mrs Gale Monk Logan Route 1 announce a son. Admitted Cleo Campbell Glouster Route 3 Mrs Esther North Nelsonville Miss Sue Ann Hammond New Lexington Harry Breeze Nelsonville Discharged Sylvester Stump Carbondale Mrs Jack Mingus Athens and son Faith Ann Patton Nelson le Juanita Hamilton Nelsonville Ermil Runkel Athens Route 1

Gale Monk Logan Route 1 Cleo Campbell Glouster Esther North Nelsonville Sue Ann Hammond New Lexington Harry Breeze Sylvester Stump Carbondale Jack Mingus Athens A Faith Ann Patton Nelsonle Juanita Hamilton Ermil Runkel

Oliver Shannon Rites To Be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Oliver Tot Shannon who died Tuesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Cabe Shelton near Logan will be conducted by Rev F M Wentz Thursday at 1 pm at the Stout funeral home friends may call at any time Burial will be in the Carbon Hill Cemetery.

Nelsonville Oliver Tot) Shannon Cabe Shelton Logan F. M. Wentz Stout Carbon Hill

Carbondale Man Aaron Pen Rod Dies After Illness

Aaron Pen rod of Carbondale died this morning at a Cambridge hospital after an extended illness. Pending arrangements, the body has been to Stout funeral home for services.

Nelsonville Aaron Penrod Carbondale Cambridge Stout Funeral Home Ete

Class Sponsors Rummage Sale in Nelsonville Basement

The Women's Class of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will sponsor a rummage sale in the church basement on Jackson Street in Nelsonville. The sale opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Nelsonville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St

Community visits and weekend guests across Maxville and Logan

Local families from Maxville, Logan, Clare, Columbus, and nearby towns hosted or visited relatives and friends over weekends and holidays. Notable names include the Dannisons, Ingmire, Frey, Hull, Clark, Davis, Dunn, and Stewart, with many extended family gatherings and attendances at a Lancaster fair.

Union Furnace Leroy Dannison Judy Ann Maxville Alma Edgar Bill Largent Gearld Edgar Miller Janet Robert Lafollette Charles Clark Bernard Ingmire Plain City Bert Ingmire Joe Ross Lancaster Ben Cooper, Jr Arthur Tschudy Sharon Susan Kathy Millie King Delbert Reinshell Lew Davis Eugene Frey Eugenia Jane Clare, Mich Carl Hull Jerry Clark Debbie John Frank John Leighton Chicago Ill Homer Franky Lottie Shaw Logan Homer Frank Harold Powell John Booth Corning Richard Dunn Robert Dunn Cindy Joe Sinnott Lancaster Fair Ray Reinshell Bill King Billy Jo Millie Kine Ernest Brown Parkersburg W. Va

Nelsonville DAR hosts fall meeting with Ohio program

Nelsonville Mrs George Johnson Miss Margaret Johnson and Mrs Gilbert Stalder hosted Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R at Mrs Harry Hickman home on W Franklin St Mrs W E Siddle regent opened with the national anthem The program featured Ohio Sesquicentennial year and a reading by Mrs Parker Sniffen Attendance 16 members and one guest Mrs Hickman with a festive dining room setting and dessert service

Nelsonville George Johnson Margaret Johnson Gilbert Stalder Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Harry Hickman W. Franklin St W. E. Siddle E. E. Bell Parker Sniffen National Defense National Magazine Hartley Siddle Nabby Lee Ames Speech Building Ohio Athens Johnson Philip Weller Hills Frank Crummit Jackson Sniffen Ohio Land Hickman

Theft Charges For Dad And Two Sons In Sand Run

Frank Maffin and his sons Bill and Eddie Maffin of Sand Run were charged with petit larceny for taking a truck horn and battery valued at 35 dollars from Sebring Coal Co. All pleaded guilty in Mayor Arthur Kennedy's court. The brothers were fined 25 dollars plus costs, Frank's fine suspended. Also, Marvin E Wolfe of Murray City pleaded guilty for trucking on a highway with 700 pounds overload and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Frank Maffin Bill Eddie Maffin Sand Run Arthur Kennedy Anthony Palermo Sebring Coal Co State Highway Patrol Marlin E. Wolfe Murray City

Miss Cooley Returns After Eastern Vacation

Miss Sylvia Cooley has returned from several weeks in New York City with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Taylor and in Philadelphia as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jackson. She traveled with Mr. Jackson from Philadelphia by car, while Mrs. Jackson and Miss Nancy Lockard came by plane, and Bob Jackson, a Miami University freshman, also visited nearby.

Nelsonville Sylvia Cooley New York City Cliff Taylor Philadelphia Earl Jackson Mr. Jackson Jackson Nancy Lockard Fran R. Jackson E. Columbus St Bob Jackson Miami University Oxford

Ladies Bible class meets at The Plains Nazarene Sunday School

The Plains Nazarene Sunday School Ladies Bible class met at Mrs. Vaughn Brown's home. Mrs. Ella Locke led devotions, Mrs. Ada Broadbent offered prayer, and Mrs. Laura May Shaw and Mrs. Broadbent sang. Readings were given by members, with Mrs. Elzina Wharton presiding over a short business session and refreshments served to a list of attendees.

the Plains Plains Nazarene Sunday School Vaughn Brown Ella Locke Ada Broadbent Laura May Shaw Elzina Wharton Sylvia Sofrenko Lena Brandenburg Eunice Harvey Thelma Keeton Corda Patrick Tommy Davis Mary Bricker Viola Platt Nellie Kerns Della Wicks Allie Elzina Wharton Cora Hammond Bricker Elizabeth Shaffer Bereda Brown

Local Social Notes From New Marshfield And Nearby

Mrs. Carl Knowlton returns from visit with mother in law Mrs. Lillian Knowlton in New Marshfield. Funeral attended by Mrs. John Ator Mrs. G R Shaf er and Mrs. Paul Tipton in Athens. William Foster has appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Carl Knowlton Inlaw Lillian Knowlton New Marshfield John Ator G. R. Shafer Paul Tipton Clyde Shaver Athens William Foster Sheltering Arms Hospital Warren Graham Lloyd Graham Terry Walter McDonald H. L. McDonald Columbus George Keeton Glen Wheeler Nashport Dorothy Cade Beatrice Smith Pauline Knowlton Evelyn Aleshire Vessalo Josephine Joey Joseph Vessalo Milly Billy John Vessalo Elyria Tony Kovalcik Frances Burnside Richard Cary Trimble Pauline Gamwell Glouster Juanita Exencamper Jacksonville Fairfield Lancaster R. Kov

Twig 2 Mount St Mary House Guild Meets Thursday

Twig 2 of Mount St Mary Hos ea Guild will meet Thursday at 30 p.m. at the home of Miss Lillian Barber.

Twig 2 Mount St. Mary Hosea Guild Lillian Barber

Pythian Sisters to Meet at K of P Hall Thursday

Pythian Sisters will gather in the K of P Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m to discuss plans for a dinner.

Weekend visitors in Charleston and Huntington

Mr and Mrs Paul Richards and son Freddie hosted by Mr and Mrs William Winters in Charleston with another son staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Fiske. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Pleasant returning to Columbus from Washington DC where they were guests of Capt and Mrs Leonard Mahovlie. Regina Whyte and Mary Jane Watkins visit Huntington with Regina’s sister Mrs Charles Finsterwald.

Paul Richards Freddie William J. Winters Charleston W. Va Bbie Fred Fiske Fisk Robert Pleasant Columbus Washington, D. C Capt Leonard Mahovlie Charles Glenn Edna Reynolds Regina Whyte Mary Jane Watkins Huntington Charles Finsterwald

Local Red Men Plan Circleville Parade Jaunt

Local Red Men will hold a special meeting at their hall Thursday at 7 p m to complete parade participation plans for Circleville Pumpkin Show Friday night. Round trip bus tickets will be available at the Thursday meeting. A local delegation has taken part in this parade for several years.

Nelsonville Circleville

Show To Be Given At Buchtel School

The WLW Midwest Hayride will present a music and entertainment program at the Buchtel High School auditorium Thursday at 7:30 p m by the senior and junior classes. Tickets at popular prices from class members or at the door.

Buchtel WLW Buchtel High School

Fall Festival Parade Plans At Glouster

Glouster schools announce the Fall Festival parade starting Thursday at 6 30 p m. parade forms at Gamwell's corner and travels along Main and High Streets to the high school with booths for candied apples lunch home baked goods candy surprises parcel post packages aprons and carnival novelties.

Glouster Gamwell’s Corner

Birth of David Paul Meade in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Paul Meade announce the birth of a son, David Paul, at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Saturday morning. The couple also has a daughter, Trinda Sue. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Meade and Mr and Mrs William Weymer of Glouster.

Glouster Paul Meade David Paul Sheltering Arms Hospital Trinda Sue Joe Meade William Weymer

UMWA Auxiliary Plans Jacksonville Convention Meeting

The UMWA Auxiliary will meet at the Moose Lodge at 7 30 p m Wednesday to attend the Jacksonville convention. Transportation will be provided.

Glouster Jacksonville UMWA Moose Lodge

Glouster Kiwanis Elects 1954 Officers at Meeting

Richard Eddy chosen president with L G DeLong as vice president and Dan Kovach as treasurer. Board members include Roger Kittle B R Angle Richard Guinther Joe Williams Enlon Grubbs D K Teater L G Colbert Norbert Johnston then secretary. Gallipolis mutiny and division posts noted. Key Club film planned for Athens.

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting At Mrs Hettie Rambo Home

The Glouster group met Friday evening with Mrs Hettie Rambo hosting. Readings included A Year of Thanks and Oct ber The Ladies' Aid Just Neighbors Little Orphan Annie with Mrs Brooks winning the mystery prize. Attendees included Mrs Gladys Kempton Mayme Cominsky Corda Whetstone Florence Hoisington Phoena Householder Maude Davis Ida Brooks and the hostess. The November gathering will be at Mrs Mayme Cominsky.

Mayme Cominsky Corda Whetstone Florence Hoisington Phoena Householder Maude Davis Ida Brooks

Priscilla Class Meeting at Methodist Church Hosts

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs E H Taylor Mrs Ott Flemming and Mrs William Weymer as hostesses.

Priscilla The Methodist Church E. H. Taylor Ott Flemming William Weymer

Nasmiths announce marriage in Trinity Church

The Reverend and Mrs. Augustus Inglesbe Nasmith of Arlington Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Agnes Nairn to Mr. James Richard Johnston of Washington DC. The ceremony was at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday October 10. Johnston, connected with the Embassy in Foreign Relations, has served in For mos a for two years and plans India two year assignment. Johnston's wife born in China, family did missionary work before moving to America at sixteen.

Augustus Inglesbe Nasmith Arlington Agnes Nairn James Richard Johnston Washington, D.C Alex Edna Johnston Chillicothe Trinity Episcopal Church Johnston Embassy In Foreign Relations Formosa India Mrs. Johnston China America Mr. Johnston Alex Johnston Edna Pough Johnsson Glouster

Bechtel Family Visit Noted in Columbus This Week

Glouster residents report Mrs. Rolland Higgins visited her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bechtel in Columbus this week with Carol Ann and Mark Edwin.

Rolland Higgins Jack Bechtel Carol Ann Mark Edwin Columbus

Parents Responsible For Vandalism Acts

Jacksonville mayor Charles Lee warned that parents will be held responsible for Halloween vandalism by children. Offenders will be cited into juvenile court along with their parents, as stated by Lee.

Jacksonville Charles Lee Lee

Grange Meeting Set For Saturday at Trimble Grange 1803

The Trimble Grange 1803 holds a regular meeting Saturday at 8 p.m. First and second degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates.

Grange Glouster Trimble Grange

N T Club To Meet At Mrs Wests Home Saturday

The N T Club will hold its meeting Saturday evening at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs. Bessie West.

N. T. Club Merpt Glouster Bessie West

Howard Takes Part In Wayne Ceremony

Alfred Howard of Defiance College sang in the A Cappella Choir at the cornerstone laying of the Anthony Wayne Library with President Dwight Eisenhower. The choir also performed at Eisenhower's inauguration. Howard, son of Donald and Mrs Howard, is from Glouster where he played in the GHS Band under Richard Simcox.

Glouster Alfred Howard Donald Howard Defiance Defiance College Anthony Wayne Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower Donald Howards Alfred GHS Richard Simcox

Million Dollars Spent on Piles Remedies

Advertises Petersons Ointment as fast relief for itching of piles with a 45 cent box or Oc tube. Claims over a million dollars yearly spent on pile remedies and promises money back if not delighted.

Peterson

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