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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1948

Page

2

Honor Roll Announced At Glouster Schools

Glouster announces eighth grade honor roll for the first six weeks listing Shirley Davis Linda Lee Exenkamper Betty Russell and Dianne Swart. Attendance high performers include Add Davis James Drake Joe Erdy Bill Kennard Shirley Bykofski Sally Carter and others. Elementary honorees named by grade include multiple students across fourth fifth and sixth grades.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Shirley Davis Linda Lee Exenkamper Betty Russell Dianne Swart Add Davis James Drake Joe Erdy Bill Kennard Shirley Bykofski Sally Carter Pauline Hartley Juliana Kochis Betty Lou Lewis Elizabeth Stoltz Jane Faires Jane Peugh Patricia Sikorski Donna Smith Robert Smith Kay Sauders Mary Lou Spencer Patricia Sweeney Roberta Zimmer Patricia Bailey Terry Dennison Jimmy Ginnan Kay Hines William Jayjohn Jimmy McFarland Gene Pughline Bonna Trace Nellie Vermaaten Joyce Williams Daryl Witham John Boyd Dianne Bailey Martha Exline Patricia Funk Edna Mae Markins Rita Richards Veida Shaw Janet Steffey John Sikorski Roger Wolf

Local Man Robbed in Columbus Hotel Room

Nelsonville resident Clyde Linton was robbed of 250 dollars in a downtown Columbus hotel Sunday. Police recovered the money and Linton said he would press charges. He notified his parents in Nelsonville Monday as the investigation continues.

Nelsonville Clyde Linton Columbus Linton Cleve Linton

VFW to Sponsor Armistice Day Parade in Nelsonville

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3467 will sponsor Armistice Day on November 11 with Raymond Juniper as parade committee chair. The program includes a 11 a.m. ritual on the Public Square at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a 2:30 p.m. parade featuring 10 high school bands and local veterans posts with floats and cash prizes.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Raymond Juniper Bill Reed Dick Hall C. L. Matheny Clyde Finn

Nelsonville WSCS Social Notes Highlight Halloween Decor

Nelsonville Social Notes Circle 1 of WSCS met in Tri Psi sorority rooms with Mrs. Joe North as hostess. Mrs. Henry Lancaster led a study chapter, and Mrs. Pearl Grace gave a contests program. A late lunch followed in a dining room styled with Halloween decor and antique china display. The Fisher Voigt Circle to meet at Mrs. James Beard’s Fayette Street home Thursday at 7 pm.

WSCS Methodist Church Albert Inman Tri Psi Joe North Henry Lancaster Pearl Grace Fisher-Voigt The James Beard Fayette St

Priser Named As Manager Of Brewery

Nelsonville Gerald Priser was named general manager of Hocking Valley Brewery Inc at a meeting of officers and directors Tuesday night. J T Wolf was elected secretary treasurer to succeed Dr Harry N Raden who declined the post. Directors include Victor Oakley L E Woods Fred H Wolfe F E Dowler Edward Paas Harold Reed and Mrs Fred Wirthman. Oral Daugherty was named president and Mrs Wirthman vice president a week earlier.

Nelsonville Gerald Priser Hocking Valley Brewery, Inc J. T. Wolf Harry N. Raden Priser Victor Oakley Dr. Raden L. E. Woods Fred H. Wolfe F. E. Dowler Edward Paas Harold Reed Fred Wirthman Columbus Oral Daugherty Wirthman

Mrs. Alice Cline Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Alice A. Cline died at her home 92 E Franklin St Nelsonville after a three week illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs Bessie Lax Albany Mrs Lulu Williams local and Mrs Essie Gibbs Sycamore Ohio one son George Kistler W Va two stepdaughters Mrs Minnie Earl Bucyrus Ohio and Mrs Edith Pancake near Nelsonville one stepson Lafe Cline Cedar Grove W Va one brother George Douglass Columbus one sister Mrs Ben Hooper Glouster three grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm at Warren funeral home conducted by Rev Lloyd Evans. Burial Greenlawn. Her husband Thomas L Cline died ten years ago. Member of Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Alice A. Cline E. Franklin St Thomas L. Cline Methodist Church Warren Funeral Home Lloyd Evans Greenlawn Cline Bessie Lax Albany Lulu Williams Essie Gibbs Sycamore Ohio George Kistler W. Va Minnie Earl Bucyrus Edith Pancake Lafe Cline Cedar Grove George Douglass Columbus Ben Hooper Glouster

Construction Begins On Two New Homes In Nelsonville

Oral Daugherty and Vern Coakley have started building a pair of one floor frame homes on Walnut Street. Each duplex will have three rooms and a bath on each side. This marks the fourth residence begun by the two builders in the past year.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Vern Coakley Walnut St

Hinzey Rites Set Friday for John Elmer Hinzey

Funeral services for John Elmer Hinzey who died Monday at his home near Carbon Hill will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Stout funeral home. Burial will follow in New Straitsville Cemetery with visitation at the funeral home allowed at any time.

Nelsonville John Elmer Hinzey Carbon Hill Stout New Straitsville

Akron guest weekend visit with Sayre Danford Liddington

Mr. and Mrs. Vern Sayre and Miss Merle Danford of Trimble spent the weekend in Akron as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Liddington. Mrs. Elden Smith of Charleston West Virginia arrived Friday night to visit her mother, Mrs. Dick Jones.

Vern Sayre Merle Danford Trimble Akron Robert Liddington Elden Smith Charleston W. Va Dick Jones

Teens to dance on Public Square for Democratic rally

Teenage dance groups invited to host their own party and join a street dance on the Public Square for the Democratic rally. The Nelsonville band and nearby communities will perform. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs James R Hollenbaugh include Mrs F C Hollenbaugh and Mr and Mrs B V Hollenbaugh. They attended a noon dinner for the eleventh wedding anniversary of the Hollenbaughs and the fifth birthday of their son Billy.

K. of P. Hall Nelsonville James R. Hollenbaugh Fort St F. C. Hollenbaugh Delaware Ohio B. V. Hollenbaugh Shelby J. R. Hollenbaugh Billy

Friday Bridge Club Sees Mrs Kelso as Guest Player

Mrs. Oral Daugherty entertained the Friday bridge club with Mrs. John Kelso as the sole guest. High scores were earned by Mrs. John Lawson and Mrs. R. R. Stalter. Mrs. Daugherty served a salad.

John Kelso Oral Daugherty John Lawson R. R. Stalter Daugherty

Nelsonville Officers Paid Without Legal Compensation

State Examiner R B Sullivan reports Nelsonville city officers receive monthly pay without legal ordinances. The president of council earns 10 dollars and the clerk 15 dollars per month, yet no statutes establish these amounts. He urges immediate legislation fixing compensation for both offices and notes the city auditor should withhold warrants until lawful pay is set.

Nelsonville R. B. Sullivan Examiner Sullivan

Two Receive Fines In Mayor's Court

Nelsonville Walter I. Stone of Logan pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a sign and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Richard J. Gagnon, a Cleveland student at Athens, paid 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Nelsonville Walter I. Stone Logan Oral Daugherty Richard J. Gagnon Cleveland Athens

Boy Scout Troop 65 Reactivates in City

Nelsonville reports Scout Troop 65 will meet at its headquarters Wednesday at 7 p.m. Scoutmaster Bob Wilson announced reactivation plans. Circle 2 WSCS to meet Thursday at Rose Cook home with Mrs. Arthur Newton as devotional leader.

Boy Scout Nelsonville Boy Scouts Bob Wilson Circle 2 WSCS Rose Cook Poplar St Arthur Newton

Missionary Society to Meet Thursday at 2 PM

The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Clarence Backus's home. Mrs. Frank Lowry and Mrs. Howard Ong will review sections of the mission study book.

Presbyterian Missionary Society Clarence Backus Frank Lowry Howard Ong

Settle Couple Depart for North Hollywood Visit Ends

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Settle plan to leave Tuesday for their North Hollywood home after a weeklong visit with Mrs. Settle's parents Mr. and Mrs. H. E. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hall and Miss Arlene Hall with Miss Mary Jane Carl, all Ohio State University students, as Sunday guests of local hosts.

R. L. Settle North Hollywood Calif H. E. Wilson Wilbert Hall Washington D. H Arlene Hall Mary Jane Carl Ohio State University Will Hall Stanley Mechem

Bank cashier named for Nelsonville post on Nov 1

George S. Hobstetter Jr of Pomeroy will become cashier at Peoples Bank Co in Nelsonville on November 1 succeeding Ralph W. Parks whose resignation took effect October 1. Hobstetter, born 1916 in Pomeroy, previously served as assistant cashier at Pomeroy National Bank and completed 43 months in the Army Air Corps including 12 overseas with the Eighth Air Force. He and his wife belong to Federated Church of Pomeroy and he is active in Masons and the American Legion.

Nelsonville George S. Hobstetter Pomeroy Peoples Bank Co John V. Wood Mr. Hobstetter Ralph W. Parks Pomeroy National Bank Hobstetter Army Air Corps Eighth Air Force Pomeroy Bank Hobhstetter Federated Church The Masons American Legion

Youth Rally Service Planned Wednesday at Methodist Church

A youth rally service conducted by the Methodist Youth Fellowship will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Church. The WSCS hosts will serve refreshments and all youths are invited. A special program is being prepared.

Glouster Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship WSCS

Annual rummage sale planned by Epiphany church auxiliary

Nelsonville reports the Woman s Auxiliary of the Church of the Epiphany will hold its annual rummage sale Oct 29 and 30 at the Elk s Building on Hocking Street opening at 9 a m The event underscores church fundraising and community drive. In Glouster the East Millfield Mission Church schedules preaching by Rev Charles Hook of Nelsonville on Thursday Friday and Saturday at 7 p m as part of planned services.

Nelsonville Woman's Auxiliary The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Elk’'s Hocking St Glouster East Millfield Mission Charles Hook

Rothwell Club Meets At E M Ley Home

The Rothwell Club met at Mrs. E. M. Ley's home in Glouster with seven members present. Mrs. Sara Willis read an article on Ringling Brothers circus noting the challenges faced by large outfits as it aims to cover 150 towns per season before heading south to prepare for the next. Members voted a contribution to the tuberculosis fund.

Glouster Rothwell E. M. Ley Sara Willis Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus

Birthday Anniversary of Mr. Leffler Noted

Mr. and Mrs. William Mingus of Glouster entertained Fred Leffler for his 84th birthday at the Mingus Columbus home. Gifts were given and guests included Mrs. Martin Taylor of Corning and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dew of Glouster.

Glouster William Mingus Fred Leffler Mingus Columbus Leffler Martin Taylor Corning Roland Dew

Dad's Day Observance Set at Football Game

Glouster schools observe Dad's Day at the Caldwell game in the local stadium Thursday. Rutland hosts homecoming on November 19. The queen will be elected from four candidates chosen by the high school classes with the other three as attendants.

Glouster Caldwell Rutland

Initiation Planned by the Moose Women

The Women of the Moose will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. Candidates will be initiated in a community ceremony.

Glouster Women of the Moose

School Head Addresses Glouster Consolidation Plan

County Superintendent Glen Hanes speaks at Kiwanis on consolidating Trimble Township high schools into the county system. He cites a larger high school offering broader academics and athletics. Attendees include local families, church members, and district officials.

Glouster Kiwanis Glen Hanes Trimble L. E. Richardson Ray White Roger Kittle Dick Guinther Enlow Grubbs E. D. Coffman Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert W. R. Meyer John Devol E. H. Taylor B. R. Angle Dan Kovach Porter Dugan Marcella Brown Ray Lange

Glouster Lodge 607 Masons to Meet at 7 PM

Glouster Lodge 607 F. and A. M. will hold a meeting this evening at 7 o clock. The Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred during the session.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Church Class Has Meeting

GLOUSTER The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ met Friday evening in the church social rooms under Mrs. Kate Vaughn. The program included Scripture by Mrs. Edna Bingman two hymns with Mrs. Patience Wallace at the piano and the Lord’s Prayer. Get well cards were sent to Mrs Leo Masterson and Mrs James Stemm. An autumn verse program was given by Mrs. Wallace with readings by Ola Eddy Flo Henry Clara Hartley Mary Johnson Kate Vaughn Della Gessell Grace Myers Edna Bingman Felda Stansberry Julia Byers Weltha Williams and Patience Wallace.

Halloween Party Set at Trimble Church Social Rooms

The Methodist Church of Trimble will sponsor a masquerade Halloween party this Friday at 7 p m in the church social rooms. Lunch will be served and all children in the community are invited.

Glouster Methodist Church of Trimble

Mrs James Stemm Transferred for Heart Ailment Care

Mrs James Stemm, seriously ill from a heart ailment, was taken to Columbus to the home of her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Donald Stemm where she is receiving treatment.

Glouster James Stemm Columbus Donald Stemm

Peterson's Ointment for Eczema and Itching Relief

An old advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as a quick relief for eczema pimples and red skin irritations. It claims itching stops fast and skin improves with use. The product is priced at 40c and is sold by all druggists with a money back guarantee.

Peterson

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