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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1958
Page
2
A humorous survey of superstitions and lucky beliefs from Halloween to Friday the 13th. It notes hotel fears of the 14th floor, four-leaf clovers, lucky charms, and old tales like three on a match and knock on wood, ending with luck myths from drivers and motorists.
Charles G. Sheppard 79 of 64 E Washington St Nelsonville died Tuesday evening at Mount St Mary Hospital. He retired from the Washington Madison grocery business in 1941 after 42 years. He belonged to Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Masonic Lodge 32nd degree Aladdin Shrine Elks 543. Survived by Bertha Davis Sheppard wife a son Charles T a daughter Martha Fraedrich a grandson David Fraedrich a granddaughter Linda White and a great granddaughter Lisa White a sister Mrs Gertrude Edington. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Warren funeral home Nelsonville with Rev John Lloyd Evans officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery Elks and Masonic services Thursday evening. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today.
A Halloween party for members and guests will be at York Grange Hall No. 2436 on Friday at 8 p.m. A movie will be shown with games and contests, and refreshments will be served by the Home Economics Committee.
John Koch outlined the origins of Halloween tracing to pagan roots and All Saints Eve. Irish settlers introduced parties with apples and nuts called Snap Apple or Nut Cracking. Guests included Skippy Doyle and local players, with remarks on Rotary clubs in New York City and Gatlinburg aboutits international attendance.
The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list patients including Mrs. Madelyn Kish Chauncey Mrs. Bessie Finch The Plains and others. Blood used shows 2 units.
A 10 week old black and white pig escaped Monday and raomded Nelsonville, being seen on Chestnut Street and near the Tuberculosis Hospital before being recaptured on Mason City Hill last evening.
Reverend E E Leadingham announces the Pilgrim Holiness Church revival set to begin tonight will be delayed until after Thanksgiving. The pastor cites scheduling conflicts and community considerations for the postponement.
Gregory Thomas Watson ten year old son of Goldie Watson of First Street is listed in fair condition at Hol zer Hospital with injuries from being struck by a car. He ran into a southbound vehicle on Viand at Second Street Monday evening. Driver Carl Doaks fifty of Huntington was not charged. sheriff's department investigated.
Nelsonville police chief Everett Hewlett says Beggar's Night will run Thursday from 7 to 9 PM. Parents are responsible for their children's acts and cooperation is urged. He advises using soap rather than paraffin to wash windows if vandalism occurs.
A new 4 H club was organized at Broad Run School in Letart W V. Officers elected include Dorothy Roush president Dale Grimm vice president Wanda Southall secretary Ray Clarke treasurer Linda Fields reporter and 4 H recreation and song leaders June Clark Eddie Clarke. Attendees listed include Linda Johnson June Clarke Wanda Southall Linda Fields Carolyn Kaylor Dale Grimm Ray Clarke Tommy Marks Stephen Johnson Billy Clarke Bill Reitmire Edwin Clarke William Roush Warner Roush Linda Clarke Dorothy Roush Judy Roush Mrs Lois Reitmire leader of the group and county 4 H club agent Mrs Ethel Rush Ethel Grimm Janet Wallace.
A surprise farewell gathering at Mrs Virginia Parr's home honored her departure to take a job in Vienna West Virginia. Ten Bethel WSCS members attended and presented a gift.
Mr and Mrs Denver Short with daughter Mary Jane and son Joe visited his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Harley Headley last week. The group shopped in Parkersburg and returned to their Tuscola Illinois home on Sunday.
Mrs. Inez E. Murphy aged 84 died Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Geneva Hook in Marion. A Morgan County native, she leaves five daughters, 25 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She was a member of the Glouster Pilgrim Holiness Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Wiley Funeral Home.
October meeting of the Girl Scout Leaders Club was held with Miss Peggy Cummins presiding. Mrs. Warren Henry chairs the program committee with Mrs. Keith Schultz Mrs. Arlie Brimmer and Mrs. Frank Newell as members. Schultz and Brimmer to lead a basic training course for new leaders with classes twice weekly from Oct 29 through Nov 13.
Mr and Mrs Robert Wolfe Logan Route 4 welcomed a son. Admitted patients include Willard V Dicken Logan medical Mrs Henry Sparks Haydenville medical Charles Tabler Rockbridge Route 2 medical Mrs Frank Bennington Carpenter medical.
Full box displays of leading gum brands boost Halloween profits as retailers plan bold promotions. Wrigley’s Gym provides overwrap to help retailers remind customers to buy one or more boxes.
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