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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1949
Page
2
Glouster Aerie 468 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles schedules a two day Zone Welfare Conference in Zanesville with five official delegates and many members attending. A mass initiation for candidates follows Sunday parade featuring bands drum and bugle corps and drill teams. State and grand aerie officers will speak.
Simple remedy promises quick relief from itching pimples and red blotches with Peterson's Ointment. Claims soothing effect and improved skin appearance. 40c at all druggists, money back guarantee. Ad line notes for itchy feet and cracked skin aspects.
Nelsonville announces the 1950 Community Chest drive kickoff at the high school on Fayette Street Thursday at 7 30 p m. Captains for districts are named with weekly reports to them. The goal is 2500 dollars to support local agencies and solicitations begin with instructions tonight.
Athens residents are urged to try Certa Vin a new herbal formula taken before meals. It claims to expel gas, improve digestion, enrich blood with iron and boost energy. Advertisers promise relief for bloating and gas pains from meals.
The Buchtel Twig of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild met at St. Patrick's Hall in Buchtel to hear Mother Lidwina and other nuns discuss hospital plans. Sixty four attendees heard talks on spring opening and hospital needs while Twig members donated vegetables and canned goods.
Danish actress Susie Jorgensen recited all 15 000 words of the Book of Job from memory in Manchester Cathedral. The 82 minute performance ended with an apology for one error saying she meant to say only instead of but and that fatigue and language limits affected her.
The WSCS met on Oct 12 at Mrs. George Drake's home with a gratitude theme and a pot luck lunch. Community items include local moves, family visits, a Columbus wedding, OSU game attendance, and 4-H skating trips with eleven girls on the outing.
Mrs. Kate Blake 82 former Athens County WCTU president and state organizer died Tuesday evening at her Columbus home. Widow of Nathaniel Blake she lived in Columbus 22 years and belonged to Christian Church Nelsonville and Indianola Church of Christ. Survived by son Thomas R. Blake and daughter Frances Rachford both of Columbus, granddaughter Caroline Blake and three stepdaughters Mabel Evans Lena Juniper Mary Spears. Funeral arrangements by Stout funeral home Nelsonville.
Cub Pack 64 will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Church of the Epiphany basement. A parents session will explain Cub scouting for boys eight to 10. a parent must attend before joining. Beginning Sept 1 boys eight can join Cub Scouts, advancing to Boy Scouts at 11.
Nelsonville notes Bill Hoffman vice president of the Retail Merchants Association has succeeded Blake Mechem as president of the local merchants group after Mechem's death. Fall and Christmas promotion laws are finished and committees for Christmas lighting and other activities will continue their duties Hoffman said.
Police in Nelsonville investigated a minor collision at Canal and DeSteigner Streets at 11:15 AM. A westbound car driven by Phil Weller collided with a coal truck driven by Glenn W. Boggs after Boggs attempted to pass on the right as the car prepared to left turn. The car bumper was torn off. the truck sustained no damage.
A committee of Athens and Hocking citizens led by local Legionnaires will present petitions and resolutions to Gov. Lausche and State Highway Director Kauer proposing a permanent improvement of the highway from Route 33 at Nelsonville to Burr Oak Dam near Glouster via Buchtel and Murray City. The meeting, originally set for Monday, is rescheduled for Thursday at 10 30 a m. The Western Auto Robins boys basketball team will scrimmage at Nelsonville High School gym tonight at 7.
Nelsonville reports 125 members in the Mount St Mary Hospital Guild as campaign chairs aim to expand the eight twigs. A covered dish dinner is planned Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Elks' dining room on Hocking Street for twig members to share, bring dishes, and pay sales tax stamps for the guild's first project.
A farewell party at Mrs. Basil Whitlatchs home honored Mrs. Gifford Mohney who departs for Belgium Friday. She received 32 dollars as a parting gift. Guests included Mrs. Richard Smith, Mrs. Vera Langley, Murray City, Mrs. Charles Mohney, and many others from Buchtel and Nelsonville.
Mrs Elizabeth Murphy district 25 deputy grand matron left Monday for Columbus to attend Grand Chapter sessions. She would be joined Tuesday by Mrs Estha Warren worthy matron of Eudora Chapter 72 and other officers plan to attend several sessions during the week.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 5 met Monday evening for a wiener roast. Attendees included Marilyn Martin, Ruth Tolliver, Patty Do nah ey, Patty Anderson, Patty Ray, Marinel Weymiller, Joyce Fisk, Shirley Byers, Martha Weller, Phyllis Hall, Kay Harmony and Rosalie Hartley. Mrs J H Donahey is leader.
Queen Esther Sunday School class will entertain Tuesday at 6 p m with a birthday dinner at the Methodist Church. Dinner reservations are to be made to Mrs Albert Inman by Thursday.
The Woman's Council general meeting convened Monday at 7 30 p m in the social rooms with thirty members present. In the president's absence the vice president presided.
Circle 1 WSCS of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at 7 am with Mrs James Evans at 680 Alut Street. Mrs R M Brown will present a book review.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. C. W. Backus. Mrs. William Anderson heads the worship service and Mrs. James Knight reviews the National Missions study book.
Mrs. O. P. Bingman hosted Circle 2 WSCS with Mrs. Harry Stage in charge. New members Mrs. Lowell Miller and Miss Mary Kennedy were welcomed. Mrs. Arthur Newton reviewed "Missions at the Grass Roots." Refreshments served to 13 members and one guest, Mrs. Carl Coakley.
The G. T. Club will convene tonight at the residence of Mrs. Meade Whyte located on Jackson Street for their regular gathering.
Mrs. C. C. Ervin returned from Columbus after a ten day visit with her daughter and granddaughters. Mrs. C. F. Junkerman of Columbus was end of the week guest of Mrs. Thomas Wilson and family at 377 West Washington Street. Dr. D. E. Allen and wife Dr. Mary Allen and Miss Mildred Mathews of Chicago were end of the week guests of Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Howe. Dr. Mary Allen and Mrs. Howe are sisters.
Chauncey Local 358 will gather Saturday at 10 am. in the Chauncey Theater Building per secretary Arthur Green and president Calvin Lanning.
Mrs. Viola Henshaw of 350 Elizabeth Street has been discharged from Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus and sent home after treatment for a compound fracture of her right ankle from a fall in her yard on October 4.
Miss Lula Lawrence travels to Columbus with her brother and sister in law for several weeks and plans to winter in Florida. Mrs. R C Walker visits Jackson with Rupert Ledy family. The WSCS group met at Mrs H W Sowards with fourteen members and refreshments. Mrs Alice Perry moves to the Harrison residence above the Silver Bridge. Mr and Mrs A Lee of Charleston stay with Mr and Mrs W M Messlier. Mr Messlier was with his father Ed Vance in Alliance Ohio. Eva Clair Swain, Ohio University student, returns weekend home. Christine Black.
At Hotel Gordon the Kiwanis in Glouster heard Rev. Melvin George play accordion. The club approved a contribution to the Bandboosters' Association to buy new equipment for the high school band. Attendees included Dr. C. F. Patton Merrill Ogg Ray White George Campbell Joe Williams W. R. Meyer E. D. Coffman B. R. Angle Porter Dugan Enlon Grubbs Roger Kittle Dan Kovach Rev Mr Devol Lawrence Colbert Ray Lange.
Miss Sabra Armstrong and relatives celebrated at Middleport with a noon dinner marking Mrs. Calentine's 83rd birthday, Mrs. Lafollette's 80th, and Jo Ellen Carter's 24th. Attendees included Mrs. Armstrong's sisters and Mrs. Keirns who baked the cake.
James Pergrin of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle at excessive speed and driving without a license. Arrigned before Mayor Oral Daugherty, he was cited for 78 mph in a 35 mph zone and fined 43 dollars plus costs, plus 10 dollars and costs for the license violation.
The N T Club will meet Friday evening at Mrs Bessie Thompson home instead of Mrs Sylvia Maxwell home as previously announced.
Glouster Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fulton and Murray City Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Smith spent Friday to Monday in Michigan visiting Fulton's daughter Mrs. John Gill. Other local women traveled to Pittsburgh to visit Ruth McCune, while a group from Columbus attended the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star.
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