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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1953
Page
2
Nelsonville gears up for the fourth annual Parade of the Hills Festival and Homecoming starting Tuesday with flag and banner decorations. Events run Sunday through Thursday, including queen contests, a parade on Wednesday, and a Sylvania Plaque dedication.
Group 2 of the Woman's Christian Fellowship gathered at Mrs. James Cope's Franklin Street residence. Officers announced for the new year, projects include a chicken and bazaar, scholarship insights from Marcella Long, and a Christmas cards distribution session with a refreshment service for attendees.
Twig 2, Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will hold a picnic on Thursday at 6 p m at the home of Mrs. Bernard Inman in The Plains.
The Mount St Mary Hospital Guild hosts an ice cream and home made cake social on the Central School grounds starting at 6 p.m. The event promises community fellowship and refreshments in a casual Saturday evening setting.
The Young Matrons group of the Christian Church will be entertained Thursday at 7 30 p m. at the home of Mrs Wanda Gulley Mrs Elizabeth Siddle will conduct a devotional hour.
York Grange plans Friday evening gathering at 8 o clock with Estella and other members on the refreshments committee.
Nelsonville grandparents welcome two additions within 48 hours as James Lee and Ruth Lee Ayers announce the birth of a son and Richard to James Lee and Ruth Lee Ayers and Virginia Lee Ellis and Richard Ellis. Other grandparents include Frank Ayers of Athens and Charles Ellis of Columbus.
Four year old Larry Priest died after being struck by a truck in front of his Lima residence on Monday night. Police investigated the incident as a fatal pedestrian crash and asked residents for any witnesses.
The Auxiliary to the Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars will entertain Saturday night at the post with a round and square dance. Buckeye Buddies will play.
The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plans a Friday 7 30 p m gathering at Mrs E E Bell home. New yearbooks will be distributed.
Mrs James McEwen returned to her Toledo home after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Warren The Warrens accompanied her home and returned Saturday AIC Donald L Frank and Mrs Frank Maryann Ruble and son of Travis Air Force Base Calif arrived Tuesday to visit with her parents Wilbert W Warren Jr stationed at Memphis Tenn was a weekend guest of his parents.
Funeral services for John Lewis Gibbs who died in Edgerton Wisconsin will be held at Blower funeral home Thursday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Maplewood. He formerly resided in Glouster and operated the Palace Theatre. Survived by wife Grace Gardner a brother Fred of Wheeling West Virginia and a sister Mrs Lillian Stilts Buffalo Ohio. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday.
Carbon Hill residents Longstreth and Monday plan a full homecoming with square dancing Saturday night and games on Sunday and Monday at the ball park. Baseball games are scheduled for Sunday and Monday afternoons along with skits and other arranged events.
Cincinnati probate records reveal Jane E. Procter widow of William Cooper Procter and former Procter & Gamble president left an estate worth 11.5 million dollars. She died March 18 at 88 in Clearwater Florida after giving large charity gifts.
Blaine Reibel and family visit Mrs. De Reibel while Dana Fisher and son Milton see Mrs. Glenn Fisher. Pearl Kobientz and Lettie Meredith from Columbus were hospitalized in Illinois after an accident and have returned home. Grace Eliselstein of New York City visits sister Mrs. Floyd Ridenour. Birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Even Warner for daughter Mrs. Sohn Jayes. Charles Pyles announce birth of a son Aug 30 at Schaekel Clinic. Charlie Woode visits Koblentz. John Reuter and Akron family spend weekend with B. K. Smith and family. W. D. Cleland visits Grover Christy.
If water ice or dirt is found during cleaning of fuel strainers or lines, drain and clean the carburetor front bowl strainer and jets thoroughly. Ensure all contaminants are removed to maintain proper fuel flow.
Aged sufferers find relief from persistent dry skin itch with Resinor Ointment. Containing lanolin it simulates natural oils and provides fast soothing comfort. Available at all drug stores. Ad.
Mayor Arthur Kennedy's court handled 52 cases in August. Police Chief James Cope reports 31 city arrests including 2 intoxications. 6 unsafe operation, 4 careless driving. 21 cases from State Highway Patrol. Total city collections 681.10 with distributions to city funds and state jails.
Mrs. Gay Circle resigns from Central Elementary after nine years as teacher and two years as principal. She will join Gallipolis schools with her husband, Gilbert, who plans to relocate there. Marie Hoskins becomes principal at Central, and J B Adamson shifts to teach there.
Funeral services for Dallas C. Bay 45 of Galion Ohio were held in Nelsonville conducted by Rev F M Wentz Burial took place at Green Lawn Cemetery A large gathering of Bay family and friends from multiple towns attended including Fern Bay Barbara Orr the Orrs Hopkins Figgins Calgin Woodard Goshorn Olinger Judy Earnhart and other relatives from Columbus Cincinnati Tipp City Marion Granville Millersport and Kananga reflecting a widespread community tribute
The 21st annual homecoming will be observed at the Orbiston Methodist Church in Nelsonville on Sunday September 13. Activities include Sunday school at 9 30 a m a basket dinner at noon and a program at 1 p m Hazel Adams of Belmont Ohio is president and Edith Halliday is secretary.
The New Lexington Board of Public Affairs asks residents to curb home activities to conserve water amid a reservoir drop from lack of rain. A mother of three, Mary Mills, 39, is recovering in St. Francis Hospital after being accidentally shot by her 15 year old son in Corning. W C Roberts begins his 22nd year as Shawnee Schools superintendent. four new teachers join New Lexington High School. Crooksville appoints a new meter man and notes no immediate water shortage. Mc Laney High School hires Lewis E Buell as history and manual arts instructor.
Mrs. Helen M. Allen, 87, died at 5 15 a.m. Tuesday at her home near Graham Station on Letart Route 1. Born October 23 1865 in Pomeroy she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W H Clarke. Her husband L M Allen died in 1945. Survivors include three daughters Clara Ada Clarke and Anna and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Allen home with Rev Douglas Sheppard and Rev Sheral Clarke officiating. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today.
In Glouster area, B. R. Angle reports water scarcity as two deer, a male and a fawn, visited the Angle farm Tuesday morning. They approached the water trough and drank alongside farm horses while Jerry Hook fed the animals.
Births: Mr and Mrs Vinton Fink New Straitsville girl. Mr and Mrs Iry Dickerson Nelsonville boy. Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis Nelsonville girl. Mr and Mrs Ronald Wirick Vernon Ohio boy. Admissions: Oma Meyers Ravenna. Asberry McCombs Nelsonville. Mrs Lloyd Pettit New Lexington Route 2. Dismissed: Mrs Henderson Wolfe Logan and son. Mrs Edith Stump Carbondale. Mrs Mearl Blimes Nelsonville. Mrs Ollie Hillyer Athens Route. Mrs Besse Wolf Nelsonville.
Elsonville report says Robert Frank, son of Mr and Mrs Harold, sustained a broken left arm after a bike fall Tuesday. The fracture was reduced at St Mary Hospital and Robert was sent home to Chestnut Street.
Red Men will meet Friday at 7 30 p m to prepare for the Jacksonville Day parade. Members slated for the event must attend to try on uniforms and lunch will follow the gathering.
Glouster residents and guests attended a series of local events. Arthur Vercoe and family traveled from Buckeye Lake to Athens County for a flower cone concession. IOOF Southeastern Ohio members gathered at Albert Wheaton farm near Granville for a corn roast and basket dinner. Frank Snyder of Coal Run visited sister Ella Shepard and daughter Evelyn Hines of Belle, West Virginia. Sheila Hines visits Carol Steffy on Walnut Hill. The Dyers and Coopers hosted or joined relatives during a Los Angeles departure for Mrs C F Baughman and Stanley Erbeck families, marking a busy period of travel and socializing.
Oakdale Church finalizes plans for its third annual homecoming to be held on Sunday September 13 with services and community activities.
Mrs Guy Brookins was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday at Olive Brookins home in Millfield A two course meal was served and a cake baked by her daughter Mrs Neil Tippitt Also attending were Mr Guy Brookins and guests including Mr and Mrs Neil Tippitt of Columbus Helen Howard Mrs Robie p and Mrs Edith Sisson of Trime
Mrs Louraine Smedley Whaley 76 died Tuesday at 2 30 p m at her home after an eight month illness She was a Free Will Baptist Church member for 57 years Survived by husband Frank Whaley five sons Evan Detroit Raymond Guysville Crayton John Glouster Walter Arizona two daughters Mrs Laurel erge Detroit Mrs Christalann Columbus one sister Mrs Mahala Finley two brothers Hayes Smedley Canton Frank Sorell Arizona Also 27 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren Funeral at the Church of Christ Friday at 2 p m burial Maplewood Friends may call at 14 Allen St after 7 p m today
Mrs. Carl Moody hosted a lawn party for her son Jimmie's third birthday. Games were played and ice cream cake and a drink were served. Favors were given. Attendees included Janice Grant Debbie Fearich Ronnie Kozma Billie Mingus Randy Mace Thea Jr. Karen Sue Puzz Jimmie Dean Sue Powell Phillis Simpson Jerry Moody and numerous family friends.
Chauncey area residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends. Earl Tarleton and Tommy of Marysville visit the Lefflers in Chauncey, while Eugene Leffler and others call on William Leffler and family. Linda Preston recovers from mumps.
GLOUSTER At a Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Gordon plans were made to have the local club represented at the Ohio District Kiwanis convention in Cincinnati on September 13. Buddy Watson of Gallipolis, district governor of Ohio Key Clubs, may attend a September meeting. Local high school upperclassmen will be invited to hear about Key Club purpose and operation. Next meeting will be Tuesday at 6 30 p m due to Labor Day. A board meeting will follow. Attending were Carl Bradbury Harold Rose Richard Eddy Dan Kovach Norbert Johnston Joe Williams Richard Guinther Lawrence Colbert Merrill Ogg L G DeLong Roger Kittle Hugh Billingsley Ben Goldberg George Campbell Bert Angle and Porter Dugan.
Mr and Mrs James Franklin and Mr and Mrs Ray White reported they arrived in Arizona on Thursday and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Bruce Shamer. They planned to continue to Long Beach California, 2796 miles away, and read a report that Far East veterans including Jimmie Franklin Ray Owen White and Freddie Morris would land at the Municipal Pier Sunday morning aboard the USS Herbert J. Thomas.
An intermediate class group from Chauncey Church of Christ with teacher Mrs. Arthur Bennett attended a roller skating party at Dow's Rollereana last week. Attendees included Kay Kollister Pat McCafferty Beverly Nicholson Carolyn Blackford Elaine Pendleton Sandy Whaley Mrs. Arthur Nicholson and Pam.
Those selling tickets for the Queen contest in the Parade of the Hills must report to Mrs. Orpha Tippett by midnight Saturday.
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