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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1953
Page
6
Nelsonville citizens heard Ralph Elliott and Oral Daugherty call high tax rates a threat to public welfare. They urged informed participation in budget hearings, support for a 3 mill school levy, and a TB hospital site in Nelsonville, with plans to attend council and school board meetings.
Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dupler of Nelsonville Route 1. Admitted are Dorothy Wentz of Nelsonville, Delmar Ervin of Glouster Route 3, Susan Mellinger of Nelson, Wanda Trace of Glouster, Joan Lewis of Glouster, Blanche Christman of Athens. Dismissals include Theodore Sharp of Nelsonville and son, Corrie Williams of Nelsonville and daughter, Vern E. Scott of Nelsonville Route Jack Pack of Nelsonville, James Tipton of Nelsonville, Harry Breeze of Nelsonville, Jesse Mills of Corning, Hattie Goodin of New Lexington, Amy Speelman of Nelsonville Route 2, Allie Nida of Murray City, and Fred Jansen of Jacksonville.
Boy Scout Troop 64 sponsors a paper drive this Saturday starting at 8 30 am. Residents are asked to bundle or box papers and magazines and leave at the curb or on porches for collection.
Local congregations list Sunday schedules and events in Nelsonville including Fort and Short Streets churches with services led by J A Long and others. Activities cover Sunday School worship youth groups district meetings and choir rehearsals across multiple churches and a regional youth gathering in Athens.
Mr and Mrs Carl Starkey entertained at their Poplar Street home Sunday evening at six oclock. Guests included Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton and daughter Ann of Chauncey Mr and Mrs Harry Love and children Sue Willard and John of New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey of local. Callers were Mr and Mrs George Starkey and Edna of Guysville and Mr and Mrs Vernon Starkey of Akron.
Mrs Grace Gaitten of Corning entertained Nelsonville friends on Tuesday and the group including Mrs Virgie Hickman Mrs Leta Evans and others visited Perry County potteries during the day.
The Martha Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Pete Shough's home Tuesday at 7 p.m. due to the election schedule. Mrs. Elmer Bay assists, Mrs. Emma Beard gives devotions, and Mrs. Shough presents the program.
The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m for its October session at Miss Elizabeth Linton's home 154 Jefferson St Members are asked to bring sales tax stamps into the meeting.
Daughters of America Lodge 108 announces a rummage sale at City Hall on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. A regular lodge meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the IOOF Hall Members are asked to bring a small gift and a pot luck meal will follow the session.
Mr and Mrs Bill Campbell and daughter Jane returned today to their Terre Haute Indiana home after a week visiting his mother Mrs C P Campbell in the locality.
Zaleski and surrounding towns record a flurry of visits with residents traveling to Pittsburgh Youngstown Columbus and Middleport. People listed include Miss Cleire James Mrs. Dan Johnson Mrs. Watt Hill and families such as McKibbens Daft and McKibben. Ella Kinney injured in a fall is taken to a relative's home in Columbus.
Nelsonville report details Edgar Saunders of Buchtel injured by a slate fall at Wolfe Bros. Mine with back sprain and bruises treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Chauncey junior footballer Ed Cunningham treated for a right forearm fracture. Michael White, 11, treated for a left forearm fracture after a fall from a horse.
Nelsonville area officials cancel Troop 66 overnight encampment due to wildfire risk. Scouts and travelers in fields and woods urged to exercise extreme caution to prevent forest fires. parents advised to restrict young children from playing in nearby woods or fields to avoid fires or entrapment.
Bidwell Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. Dean Hayes home with 14 members. Morfield Council gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Thomas. Rev. Shirley Woods spoke. The Bidwell Ivy Club hosted 12 with readings and refreshments. Next meeting November 19 includes turkey supper. Women’s Home Council held at Bidwell Church with lessons on productive foods. Bidwell-Porter School music department hosts Halloween carnival October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Grades sponsor king and queen candidates. proceeds fund new band instruments. Junior Class held a skating party in Gallipolis Tuesday.
Jess Barker, husband of actress Susan Hayward, petitions for a hearing in the Children's Reconciliation Court to contest their divorce. The couple has twin eight year old sons.
Britannica notes the United States has many hard surfaced roads but most require replacement or repair due to age and wear. The assessment highlights a broad need for modernization across the national road network.
Nelsonville hosts a Meeker Run trap and target shooting meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public with ham and turkey prizes. Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion sponsors. weapons include shotguns and 22 caliber rifles. Ammunition can be bought on site. organizers Warren Robinet te J Steenrod Luther Skivers Foster Day invite attendance.
Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion presented a painting by D. E. Hoskins, based on an old photo of Glenford Dugan. Foster Day, the service officer, announced the gift during the Monday night session. Hoskins, a World War II veteran, runs a studio near Route 33 after extensive study in photography and art.
Funeral services for James Andy Hall who died Wednesday evening will be conducted by Rev F M Wentz Saturday at 2 p m at the Stout funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home in Deanville until noon Saturday. Services in charge of the Nelsonville Eagles will be held at the family residence today at 7 p m. Members will meet at the Eagles Hall at 6 45 p m and transportation will be furnished.
Nelsonville court withdraws assault with a deadly weapon charge against James Sowards after he pleads innocent and pays $8.70 costs. Joe Butts of Columbus pleads guilty to intoxication and is fined $10 plus costs.
Gerald Savely returned from Cocoa Florida after attending funeral services for his brother in law Frank Wellington husband of Florence Savely. Everett Dicken was a weekend guest of Jerry Maher. Anna Heinlein appears among a list of local visitors and events at the Fairfield County Fair and Waltonian concert at Ash Cave with other relatives from Columbus and Lima.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood attended the sale at the Dallas Lightfoot home near Middleport. Carol Cline was an overnight guest of Lucille Beal. Olen Harrison and spouses hosted guests, Clifford Cuckler visited from Pomeroy, while Athena and Melvin Morris hosted a day trip. Lucille Beal weekended with Weltha Haning, and Dana Murray hosted Alice Murray for a Sunday visit.
The Chauncey Church News lists ongoing services across Morristown area churches. Helen Tatman Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Church of God Clarence Way Methodists Lester Covert and Gilbert Courtney lead weekend programs with Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic services run evenings. prayer meetings midweek.
Household life notes list weekend and Sunday guests at Chauncey area homes including Mrs Mary Dew and a string of relatives from Pontiac Snowville Green Field Point Pleasant Milton Mc Connellsville and Mechanicsburg Also mentions Carl Shafer undergoing surgery in Parkersburg and visits by Dr William J Butts and family in Columbia South Carolina
CHAUNCEY The Trimble Church of Christ invites worshipers for Sunday at 10 30 a m with guest speaker Rev Harry Smith state representative for Disciples in Ohio He will also appear at the District 14 convention in McConnelsville Sunday afternoon Smith began ministry at McArthur Church of Christ and was named youth director for Disciples in Ohio two years ago.
The Church of Christ Parish and County Minister's Association host three Gideon speakers for 10 minutes each at 10 30 a m services in Chauncey Millfield and Trimble. They will discuss a plan to again present Bibles to children in Athens County grade schools.
Mrs Clara Lovjoy honors daughter Leona Rhodes at a shower. Frank Buck hosts a birthday dinner for sister H E Beegle and niece Isabel Simpson. Attendees include Charles Beegle and family in Columbus, Glen Simpson in Racine, Fritz Buck and son Robert in Pomeroy. George and Herbert Sayre host Rochester visitors. Camilla Sayre returns home. Ben Spencer visits Louisville relatives. Gary Wolfe family from St Louis visiting Eber Wolfe’s parents. Hazel Cleland visits Mary Stobart in Pomeroy. Fritz Teaford leaves for Camp Kilmer after 10 days with parents Delbert and wife. Born to Herbert and wife a son at Holzer Hospital, completing a family of two boys and two girls.
Mrs. Mollie Tittle 76 died at granddaughter’s home in Nelsonville after two weeks of care. widow of Richard Tittle she lived on Jackson Street. Survived by daughter Mrs. Carl Wallace brother Roy Koon and five sisters. 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m at Stout Funeral Home with Rev J L Evans. burial Green Lawn Cemetery.
Miss Helen Reynolds RN traveled to Columbus to attend a State Nurses Association gathering at the Deshler Hilton. She represented the 14th district as second vice president, sharing duties and contributing to association discussions.
Nelsonville native Alex Powers of Kent Ohio died yesterday after a heart ailment. Survived by wife Flossie two sons Arthur Ralph two daughters Freda Pennock Maryalice at home two sisters Oda Powers of Columbus and Mrs William Keeton of Nelsonville and a brother the Rev William Powers of Frazerburg. Funeral services are planned in Kent with Mr and Mrs Keeton attending.
Deputy Sheriff Walter Gregg reported Millard Hurd Jr. aged 28 died Wednesday after falling from a tree. The accident occurred in Springfield, Ohio, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatality.
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