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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1954

Page

2

Rotary Club Inducts Three New Members in Nelsonville

Three new members were welcomed into the Rotary Club during the noon luncheon at the Matheny dining room Fayette Street. Jack Oakely Earl Hooper and Dr Roger Johnson were inducted by Warren H Badger club past president. President Dick Anderson read James F Shumaker report on the international service committee.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Matheny Fayette St Jack Oakely Earl Hooper Roger Johnson Warren H Badger Dick Anderson James F. Shumaker International Service Committee

Mabel Heintz Belscamper Pleads Guilty in Red Signal Case

Mabel Heintz Belscamper of Oswego New York charged by Nelsonville police with failing to observe a red traffic signal pled guilty at the Tuesday arraignment in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. She was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Mabel Heintz Belscamper Oswego N.Y Earl Hilleary Costa

Nelsonville Society Twig Meeting at Forrest Street Home

Nelsonville Society Twig No 4 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild meets Friday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Eugene Workman 31 Forrest St Athens Yale University plans indicate he will enter law school for his senior year He spent the summer in the office of Attorney General William ONeill in Columbus. Fred Wilson of Mt Sterling Ohio visits his son Malvern Wilson and family. Mrs George Godenschwager returns home by ambulance after Columbus hospital surgery. Senator and Mrs Mechem and Mr and Mrs George Drach return from a Lake Erie vacation.

Twig No Mount St. Mary Hospital Eugene Workman Forrest St Athens Yale University William O'Neill Columbus Fred Wilson Mt. Sterling Ohio Malvern Wilson George Godenschwager Stanley Mechem George Drach Lake Erie

Retta Howe Class to Meet Friday Evening

The Retta Howe class of the Methodist Sunday school will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Wilmena Mender 974 Chestnut St.

Retta Howe Methodist Sunday School Wilmena Mender Chestnut St

York Grange 2436 to Elect Officers at Friday Meeting

Election of officers for the ensuing year will be held at a meeting of York Grange 2436 Friday at 8 p m at the Grange Hall. The serving committee includes Mr and Mrs Walter Maccombs Mr and Mrs Russell Adams Elsie Weaver Adrienne Hook Jessie Duncan Marie Duskey and Emmett Cagg.

York Grange Grange Hall Walter Maccombs Russell Adams Elsie Weaver Adrienne Hook Jessie Duncan Marie Duskey Emmett Cagg

Brooklyn guests visit Buchtel and Newark trip noted

Mr and Mrs Harry Garner and son Warren of Brooklyn New York are guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Andrews and Fred Kirkendall with Mr and Mrs P G Oakley of this city Garner a former Buchtel resident making his first home visit in years Mr and Mrs Charles Mechem left Tuesday for Newark Ohio for a several days visit with the latter's parents before leaving for

Harry Garner Warren Brooklyn N. Y Clarence Andrews Fred Kirkendall Buchtel P. G. Oakley Garner Charles Mechem Newark Ohio

Military Mail Call addresses for service members

The Messenger invites readers to submit full mailing addresses for men and women in military service. Example entry lists Pvt. Gerald Albany US 52355117 23rd Med Tank Division Fort Knox Ky, with instructions on including town, complete address, and contributor name.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Gerald Albany Fort Knox

Chauncey Personal Notices From Parkersburg Visitors

Parkersburg visitors include Mrs Charlies Sanders and Keith and Mrs W W Patton with Craig and Mrs Grover Patton. Patton family picnic held Sunday at Marietta with Grover Patton and W W Patton families. Pendeltons return from two week vacation visiting Skyline Drive Natural Bridge and Virginia Beach then Lucasville for Pendelton’s parents Scioto County Fair. Local families visit with Clark Parsons Cain Robinson and Crabtree relations amid illness and care updates.

Charlies Sanders Keith W. W. Patton Craig Grover Patton Parkersburg Patton Marietta Charles Sanders Jess Pendelton Allen Elaine Randall Wayne Pendeltons Skyline Drive Natural Bridge Virginia Beach Washington, D. C Lucasville Walter Venters Pikeville Jo Ann Augustine Poston Emanuel Crabtree Ralph Crabtree Athens Phyllis Clair Parsons David Beulah Robinson Dolores Gerald Fleming Cain Ethel Robinson Columbus Clarence Sanders Lucy Howard Viola Howard Sanders

Repair men use hearing aids to trace vibration in faulty TV sets

Television repair workers employ hearing aids to quickly locate vibration noise within malfunctioning sets, improving diagnostics and speeding up service calls.

Connett Boosters Club Sets Monthly Meetings

The Connett Boosters Club held its first meeting of the new school year at Connett School. Mrs. Mildred Carlin led the session in the absence of president Mrs. Mabel Kennedy. Members approved meeting on the third Monday of each month and thanked the board of education for improvements including decorated classrooms, cafeteria, and new furnaces.

Nelsonville Connett Boosters Club Connett Mildred Carlin Mabel Kennedy Board of Education Virgene Cyrus Mildred Klinebriel Theda Marstiller Mra Julia Curry Dee Klinebriel Goldie Duskey Imogene Triplett

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital births list includes new daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gatchel of Glouster and Mrs. Wylie Woltz of Logan, and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Lehman of Logan-3. Other families mentioned include Nelsonville, Murray, Chauncey, and Athens with various mothers and infant names.

Lewis Gatchel Glouster Ivor Lehman Logan Jmes B. Riley Nelsonville Ronald Smith Jeanne Dodd Murray Julia Blair Athens Marvine Courtney Valentina West Teresa Smith Virgene Thomas Bruce Fickel Carroll Tippet Chauncey Joseph Cline Neil Wollenberg New Lexington Wylie Woltz

Bennetta Hodgson Honored by Seven Schlingerman Sisters Club

Mrs Bennetta Hodgson of Hemlock was the guest of honor as Mrs Charlotte Gaitten hosted the Seven Schlingerman Sisters Club on N Validy Street. A Bible was presented to Hodgson by the sisters during the clubs 14th anniversary celebration. Lunch was served by Gaitten and Mrs Grace Gaitten for Hodgson and members including Mrs Gertrude Allen, Mrs Helen Ross of Nelsonville, Mrs Robina Stevie of Shawnee, Mrs Violet Walters and Mrs Jessie Schlinger man of Corning. A family reunion is planned for Helen Rose’s home on Sept 5.

Violet Walters Jessie Schlingerman Corning Pang Helen Rose

Local Newsnotes From Columbus And Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Cora Mattingly and son Darwin of Columbus visited relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Love and son returned from a vacation. Mrs. Gypsy Wagner returned home from a West Virginia visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Winnenberg and children were New Lexington visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bankes and children and Mrs. Holly Love were New Lexington visitors. Mrs. Roberta Rodgers Dillard and son Billy moved to Corning and rented the Thexton property. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Haskins and son Paul visited West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Post are parents of a daughter, with paternal grandparents Dwight Post visiting. Mrs. Jessie Richardson

Cora Mattingly Darwin Columbus Karl Love Gypsy Wagner West Virginia Bob Winnenberg New Lexington Robert Bankes Holly Love Roberta (Rodgers) Dillard Billy Corning Thexton E. C. Haskins Paul Boyd Post Dwight Post Jessie Richardson

Washington Elm Survived Near Capitol Until 1946

The Washington Elm stood near the Senate wing of the Capitol and is famed for allegedly observing the construction of the Capitol. The tree remained standing until 1946 preserving a historic sight tied to early American lore.

Washington Senate United States Capitol Capitol

Rev. Charles A. White dies at 59 in Aspinwall hospital

The Rev. Charles A. White 59 longtime pastor of the Racine-Syracuse EUB Charge died Tuesday after a three month illness at a veterans hospital in Aspinwall Pennsylvania He was a World War I veteran and previously led Cutler Chapel Church in Constitution before moving to Meigs County He is survived by his wife a son Gil of Painesville a daughter Mrs A C Ebert of Madison his parents Mr and Mrs Edward White of Chillicothe and three grandchildren Also surviving are numerous brothers and sisters Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Dorcas EUB Church with viewing at Ewing funeral home until noon Friday and then at the church.

Gil Painesville A. C. Ebert Madison Ohio Edward White Chillicothe Robert Long Bottom Ronnie Roy Newell Fred Beards Jennings Monroe Myron Wilbur Allegany N. Y Kenneth Christopher Belpre Lonnie Christopher Reedaville Elder Reiber Cheater Frances Johnson Fleming Ohio Wilmer Dorcas Eub Church Ewing Funeral Home

Club Hosts Millfield Needle Club in Athens

Mrs Viola Sanders entertained the Millfield Needle Club at the Athens home of Mrs Earl Bridgewater. A luncheon was served from a decorated table. Roses from the hostess garden formed the centerpiece. Guests included Olive Brookins Mrs Elizabeth Robinson Mrs Eda Heffkin Mrs Elizabeth Patton Mrs Mable Sisson Trimble Mrs Myrtle Matheny of Cleveland Mrs Viola Sanders Mrs Bridgewater Mrs Donna Thomas and Katherine McDaniel.

Chauncey Viola Sanders Millfield Needle Club Earl Bridgewater Athens Olive Brookins Elizabeth Robinett Eda Heffkin Elizabeth Patton Mable Sisson Trimble Myrtle Matheny Cleveland Bridgewater Donna Thomas Katherine McDaniel

Laurelville Bride Dixie Eileen Ross Weds Clark Devol

Miss Dixie Eileen Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Ross married Clark Devol son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Devol of Carbon Hill at 2 30 pm Sunday in the Methodist Church Laurelville. Miss Ross is a Laurelville High school graduate and Westinghouse employee in Columbus. Devol a Ohio University graduate will join Amanda teaching staff this year. They will reside in Lancaster.

Laurelville Dixie Eileen Ross W K. Ross Clark Devol Gerald Devol Carbon Hill Laurelville High School Miss Ross Westinghouse Columbus Devol Ohio University Amanda Lancaster

Miss Margaret Chilcote Hosts Bridge Club at Country Home

Miss Margaret Chilcote hosted her bridge club Tuesday night at her country home. Awards went to Mrs. M. L. Young Mrs. Robert Bowers and Mrs. Dow West with Miss Ruth Bowers as guest. Dow West and children were overnight guests of her parents Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Grattidge.

Margaret Chilcote M. L. Young Robert Bowers Dow West Ruth Bowers Chuckie Amy Jane C. T. Grattidge Linda Connie Bowers Circleville Geo, Bowers Ruth Marjorie Shupe Dayton Jean Shupe Alice Beougher Painsville Ohio Erving Beougher Kate Swackhammer O. L. Rhodes S. Main Street Rhodes Columbus C. B. Chilcote Wayne Bowers Betty Canada Don Karshner Daisy Straus Rollie, Glen, Jr Carol Karshner Lake Hope Ray Karshner Laurel St Russell Heffner June Clever Earl Steel Janet and Jerry Kingston Bess Steel Celeste Hoy

Limit On Hunting Near Pleasant Valley To Grand Canyon

No hunting is permitted within one half mile of the paved road from Pleasant Valley to Grand Canyon National Park. Outdoor recreation rules restrict access along the roadway corridor to protect wildlife and visitors.

Pleasant Valley Ariz Grand Canyon National Park

Judson anniversary noted by Glouster friends and relatives

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Riley Judson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with many attendees from nearby towns. Relatives and friends from Canton Canton area Dayton Athens Wellsburg Columbus Barberton Trimble Pontiac and Mich. gathered to honor the couple with well wishes and family presence.

Riley Judson Jacksonville Ethel Roach Betty Riley Sara McHenry James Doane Canton Everett Spencer Dayton Marcella Gaskalla Cassie van Hall Athens Bert Judson Minnie Gaskalla James Judson David Oe Wellsburg Chalfant Paul and Barnett Elizabeth Roback Mise Anna Rasp Alvin Malone Weldon McClelland Emma McCleland Trimble Joyce Claussen Columbus May Miller Floyd Tripp

Death claims son in law in River Rouge

Mrs. Bessie West of Front Street was notified of the death of her son in law Maxton R. Valois in River Rouge Michigan from a heart attack on August 17. Valois a 30 year practicing attorney and city attorney for 16 years. Funeral held in River Rouge on August 20 with burial there. Survived by wife Glenna West a former Glouster resident. Relatives attending from Beaver Ohio Jacksonville Ky Glouster Toledo and Lexington. Mrs. West will stay with the widow for a while.

Glouster Bessie West Front St River Rouge Mich Maxton R. Valois Valois Glenna West

Doctor To Return To Eastern Home

Nelsonville Dr. A. T. Smith who came a week ago to take over Dr. J. l. Wheaton’s practice during the Air Force duty has decided against staying and has returned to his home in the east. Wheaton’s office said plans for directing the practice during absence are revived and will be announced once arrangements are completed.

Nelsonville A. T. Smith J. l. Wheaton Air Force Wheaton

Church Auction At The Plains Sells Antiques And Furniture

The Plains Methodist Church sponsors an auction on Friday at 5 30 p m on the church lawn. Items include antiques good used furniture and books. Refreshments will be sold. People with items to donate may call 2743 or 2523.

the Plains The Plains Methodist Church

Barn Cut in Half Stolen in West Virginia

Clarence Spangler reported to state police that about half of his two story log barn was stolen. Thieves apparently sawed the 20 foot logs in half to make hauling easier, leaving a partially intact structure in Athens.

Athens W. Va Clarence Spangler

Wild Orchid Flourishes in Aroostook County Maine

A hardy small round leaved orchid with a delicate white flower head flecked with lavender thrives in Aroostook County Maine. The text notes hail seldom falls at night due to cooler air and insufficient rising air currents to lift raindrops to freezing heights.

Aroostock County Maine

Rebekah Lodge Meeting This Saturday Evening

The Rebekah Lodge will meet Saturday night in the Lodge Hall. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share.

Rebekah Lodge

Waldeck Family Reunion at Glouster Memorial Park

The John Waldeck family reunion will be held Sunday at Glouster Memorial Park. Families from the area are invited to join the gathering for shared memories and meals.

John Waldeck Glouster Memorial Park

Cabin of Kin Visit Household Guests and Moves

Recent guests of Mrs. Abbie Galbraith included cousins from Coalton Ohio Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffith Mrs Ira Lewis and Mrs Given Wilson. Ira Stansberry and family visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Allan Balderson. Bobby Stansberry spent a week with his grandparents. Miss Ann Longe of Columbus joined Miss Wilma Ferrell for a weekend. Daniel K Teater from Glouster Church of Christ returned from Buford Ohio where he led a revival. Mrs Ina Morgan hosted Sunday dinner with her son Evan Morgan and grandson Evan Jr of Columbus.

Abbie Galbraith Coalton Ohio Arthur Griffith Ira Lewis Given Wilson Ira Stansberry Allan Balderson Frederick Stansberry Ekter Bobby Stansberry Ann Longe Columbus Wilma Ferrell Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Buford Buford Church of Christ Ina Morgan Evan Morgan Evan Jr

Youth Fellowship Meets at Residence

The Methodist churches youth fellowship met Monday evening at Rev. Haines’s Jacksonville home. Games and refreshments followed for members from Jacksonville Trimble Millfield and Chauncey with about 30 attending.

Chauncey Methodist Churches Mr. Haines Jacksonville Trimble Millfield

Local machinist Alfred Richardson recovering after surgery

Nelsonville reports Alfred Richardson a well known local machinist is recovering satisfactorily in Mount St. Mary Hospital after surgery. Family members Albert Richardson of New York Mrs Mildred Downey of Lancaster Mrs Elsie Traugh John and Oscar Richardson of Columbus and Mrs Hazel Young of Athens have been with him.

Nelsonville Alfred Richardson Mount St. Mary Hospital Albert Richardson New York Mildred Downey Lancaster Elsie Traugh John Oscar Richardson Columbus Hazel Young Athens

Local Man Sentenced for Nonpayment of Fine

Eugene Driggs of Murray City has been jailed in Logan County for non payment of fines and costs totaling 13.70 dollars. Mayor Floyd Stiff assessed the penalties for intoxication and disorderly conduct based on charges filed by his wife Carolyn Driggs. Arrest report by Marshal F. W. Keeton documents the case.

Murray Eugene Driggs Logan Floyd Stiff Carolyn Driggs F. W. Keeton

Helping Hand on Argentine Trails Across Lonely Crossways

In Argentina travelers place crosses at remote spots with a tin can hung on the cross arm. They drop coins into the can to aid fellow wanderers in distress, forming a shared goodwill practice along isolated routes.

Argentina

Peterson's Ointment Offers Fast Relief for Piles

Advertisement touts relief from itching and smarting piles with Peterson's Ointment. Claims long use over 40 years and a cooling soothing formula. Customer testimonial praises overnight comfort and sleep. Priced 45c and 5c for all druggists with money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

First Baptist Church Marks Pastor Cleveland Anniversary

Glouster Ohio celebration honors the Rev. Frank C. Cleveland on his third anniversary with the First Baptist Church. Morning speaker Rev. B J Hall of Nelsonville. Afternoon devotions by deacons. Readings from Effie T Brown and greetings from Mayor Williams and Rev Haines. Sermon by Rev C J Carpenter. Local soloists and choir perform. Gifts presented by Mary Goodman and Rose Parham. Roy Jackson and Ethel Riley emceed.

Cleveland Mary Goodman Rose Parham Roy Jackson Ethel Riley William M. Parham Helen Leach Riley

Kiwanis Delegates Chosen For Ohio Convention

The Kiwanis Club selected delegates Richard Eddy L G DeLong and Richard Guinther to represent the club at the Ohio District Convention in Columbus October 10 to 13. Alternates named were Merrill Ogg Roger Kittle and Norbert Johnston.

Columbus Richard Eddy L. G. DeLong Richard Guinther Merrill Ogg Roger Kittle Norbert Johnston Kiwanis Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert F. E. Coen B. R. Angle Carl Bradbury Dan Kovach Ray White Porter Dugan

Parade Committees To Meet At City Hall Tonight

Nelsonville parade officers announce a 7 30 p m meeting of all Parade of the Hills committees at City Hall. General chairman Arles Barrows says final festival and homecoming details for the Wednesday September 8 opening will be discussed.

Nelsonville City Hall Arles Barrows

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