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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1952

Page

2

DiSalle Plans Nelsonville Rally to Kick Off Campaign

Michael V. DiSalle former Toledo mayor and OSS director will open his party campaign in Nelsonville on Saturday September 13 at 7 p m. The event is part of the Parade of the Hills festival with speeches by state district and county candidates and a parade starting at Fayette Street High School.

DiSalle Rally Nelsonville Michael V. DiSalle Toledo Truman Ohio Floyd Brown York Township Democratic Club United States Logan Hocking County Democratic Executive Committee Publican John W. Bricker Brown John J. Gallagher Paul F. Ward Delmar A. Canaday Pomeroy Congress Fred Shafer Wayne Harris Phyllis LaVelle Cross J. C Stew) Mulligan Wayne Wingett Luta M. Wright Fayette St Floyd Shelton Shelton American Legion L. C Bud) Day Dew Hotel

Dies at 86 C L Pensyle of Nelsonville

Charles Leon ard Pensyle 86 died today at Mt. Carmen Hospital Columbus after two weeks of treatment. He lived with daughter Mrs. Arthur Burgess in Fayette St and had spent over 50 years in Nelsonville. He came from Leesburg to work as a miller at Robbing flour mills and later served as a clerk at the Chesapeake and Ohio freight depot. Survived by two other daughters, eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. wife and only son preceded him. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Warren Funeral Home with Rev. John Lloyd Evans officiating. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Charles Leonard Pensyle Mt. Carmen Columbus Pensyle Arthur Burgess Fayette St Leesburg Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Burgess Florence Whitmore Mary McCune Cleveland Warren Funeral Home John Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Green Lawn Cemetery Dayton Paul Taylor Kent McBride Oak Grove Hartmans Wes Kinsey Paul Wachenschwanz Gary Howard Hartman Ravenna Hampton Rita Jane McClain Kinsey Rachelmacher Park Logan Donald L. Taylor Jaynie Lou Tipp City Taylor Michigan Verity E. Washington St Grace R. Monce Forest Hubert Lowry Andrea Sandusky

Miss Whyte Leads Field In Local Queen Contest

Beverly Whyte moved to first in the Nelsonville local queen contest after last night’s ballot count announced by Este Crabtree of the Band Boosters Club. Elaine Swank rose to third. standings list Whyte, Bonnie McCollum, Swank, Jean Hill, Rita Altier. Ballots counted daily through Saturday midnight. updates posted on bulletin boards. In Buchtel Mae Covert leads with Mary Grimstead second after ballots counted at the Boosters meeting hosted by Mrs. Lucille Dixon.

Nelsonville Beverly Whyte Este Crabtree Band Boosters Club Elaine Swank Bonnie McCollum Jean Hill Rita Altier Crabtree Buchtel Mae Covert Mary Sis) Grimstead Lucille Dixon Ruth McDonald Julia Krakau Cleo Whitmore Nora Collins

Two Assault Charges Bring Plea of Guilty

Nelsonville James Mc Guire pleaded guilty to two assault and battery counts on arraignment before Mayor Paul Galvin. He was fined 15 dollars and costs on each complaint. Ralph Perry also faced two charges and pleaded guilty to intoxication with a 25 dollar fine and costs. He pleaded innocent to assault with intent to kill and was bound over to the grand jury on 500 dollar bond.

Nelsonville James McGuire Paul Galvin Mary Jane Andrews Nick Newman Buchtel McGuire Ralph Perry Arzetta Perry

Koker Accepts Post With Provico Feeds

Harold Koker of Nelsonville announces he has accepted a field representative job with Provico Feeds of Cincinnati. His area covers Meigs Washington Morgan Perry Fairfield Hocking Vinton and Muskingum Counties. He will promote feeds for dairy hog and poultry industries and will remain based in Nelsonville with the Roker family.

Nelsonville Harold Koker SEC Egg Auction Here Provico Feeds Cincinnati Meigs Washington Morgan Perry Fairfield Hocking Vinton Muskingum Roker

Congregation to Meet at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church will hold a members meeting in the church auditorium Saturday at 7 30 p.m. A board meeting is scheduled beforehand at 5 p.m.

Glouster First Baptist Church

Queen Voting Under Way at The Plains Parade

Final queen contest count at The Plains will be Sep 6 during the Parade of the Hills festival and homecoming at Nelsonville. Leaders after Aug 29 are Mary Jane Powell Norma McHarg Lylabelle Finnearty and Maxine Webb with ballot boxes on Public Square at Nelsonville for late voting until midnight. Announcement of the winner will be Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville.

the Plains Nelson Ville Mary Jane Powell Norma McHarg Lylabelle Finnearty Maxine Webb Nelsonville

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Births and admissions listed from Mount St. Mary Hospital include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whitmore of Glouster Route 1 and admissions of Mrs. Ruah Dean of Nelsonville, Mrs. Nelle Elliott of Nelsonville, John Newman of Buchtel, with several dismissals and other names connected to Athens Haydenville Murray City and nearby areas.

Harold Whitmore Glouster Ruah Dean Nelsonville Nelle Elliott John Newman Buchtel Thelma Eberts New Straitsville Howard Bobo Athens Alwilda Sorrells John Matheny Waveline Woods Haydenville Tommy Landers Raymond Knight David Graham Murray City

Two Cars Involved In Traffic Accident In Nelsonville

Nelsonville police investigated a two car collision around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Max Bennett of Nelsonville was westbound on Chestnut Street and turned right into his driveway, colliding with Larry Farrand of Columbus who was following behind in the same direction. Bennett said he did not see the following car and did not signal. Farrand said he expected the front car to turn left. Both vehicles were insured.

Nelsonville James Cope Max Bennett Larry Farrand Columbus Bennett Chestnut St Farrand

Labor Day Guests At Glouster And Nearby Homes

Glouster and surrounding towns welcomed relatives and friends over Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Turner hosted guests from Jacksonville including Irvin Brooks family and several relatives. Other visits included the Anderson, Collins, Bechtel, Higgins, and Fulton households with extended family from Roseville, Dayton, Columbus and Big Spring Texas.

Lawrence Turner Jacksonville Irvin Brooks Mary Kay Alice Edna J. F. Anderson Jack Bechtel Carol Ann Columbus Rolland Higgins Don Fulton Big Springs Texas Ray Fulton

Past Matrons Association Meets at Thea Chapter CES

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CES will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in Ma sonic Hall. Hostesses Mrs Esta Haskins and Mrs Georgia Sayre will welcome attendees.

Glouster Thea Chapter CES Masonic Hall Esta Haskins Georgia Sayre

Football Rule Changes Traced for Rotarians

Athens professor A H Rhoads outlined upcoming football rule changes at a Rotary Club noon meeting. Topics included clip ping punt tilting fair catch penalties and a 15 yard shift penalty. Rubber balls tested and field judges will carry whistles this season. Two guests attended and Sylvania Electric officials will join the dedication crowd.

Nelsonville A. H Jack) Rhoads Athens Rotary Club Rhoads Ohio University Fred Carpenter William Friedrich Victor Oakley Dale Foster Friedrich Sylvania Electric Products

Slight Drop Is Reported In First Day Enrollment

Chauncey Dover schools opened with 1734 students including 190 in high school and 288 at Chauncey elementary. East Millfield 88, West Millfield 54, Sugar Creek 114. Total about 40 fewer than last year, but late entries may restore figures. Grade counts and class levels listed.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Elementary East Millfield West Millfield Sugar Creek

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap Of Church Circle Meeting

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church met Monday in social rooms with Mrs. Bessie Ball leading in absence of several officers. The program featured “O Tell Ye The Story” and Su e Adkins sang “Speak Lord.” The group authorized child work funding and planned to aid a Parade of the Hills display. Weekend guests included the Hartman and McBride families visiting Oak Grove and Ravenna, plus a naval midshipman leave departure for Annapolis.

Nelsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Bessie Ball Bessie Stephenson Joe B. Davis Sue Adkins

DAR District Meeting Set at Lake Hope

The South Central District of Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution meets Tuesday Sept 16 at Lake Hope hosted by Hannah Dowd Vanderford Chapter McArthur. Sessions start 10 am with a noon luncheon by Sept 5 reservations to Mrs William Siddle. State officers and chairmen will speak. district director is Mrs Patrick Lochary. Several Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Nelsonville members plan to attend.

South Central District Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution Lake Hope Hannah Dowd Vanderford McArthur William Siddle Patrick Lochary Pomeroy

Reverend E. Wilson reception held in Murray City

A reception for the Rev. E. Wilson and family is planned Friday at 7 30 p m at the EUB Church in Murray City. Wilson has been returned to the local pastorate for another year. A short program precedes a social hour in the church recreation building. Public is invited.

Murray City E. Wilson EUB Wilson

Retta Howe Class Meets Friday at First Methodist Church

The Retta Howe Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Margaret Mill holland and Miss Sylvania Matheny will be hostesses.

Retta Howe First Methodist Church Margaret Millholland Sylvania Matheny

Officials To Meet Officers And WSCS Leaders

Officials and circle leaders of WSCS of the First Methodist Church will meet today at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs W W Warren for report work.

WSCS First Methodist Church W. W Warren

Ladies Night Planned at Nelsonville Aerte 391

Nelsonville hosts a ladies night Thursday at 8 p m with each lady allowed one guest. The event offers games prizes entertainment and refreshments for attendees.

Nelsonville Aerte Fagle

Weller Family Attends Crafts Tally Wedding in Dayton

Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Weller and daughter Martha visited Dayton on Saturday for the Westminster Presbyterian Church wedding of Miss Sarah Rannells Crafts and Captain John William Tally at 4 30 pm.

Philip B. Weller Martha Dayton Sarah Rannells Crafts John William Tally Westminster Presbyterian Church

Play-Off Game Sets Nelsonville Showdown At Festival

The Festival of Hills schedules a Heart of Ohio League playoff between Lancaster Anchor-Hocking and Beulah Park Jockey Club for Old Timers Day Sunday at 2 30 p m in Nelsonville. Anchor-Hocking leads the season. a Beulah win forces a three game title playoff. Cy Young and Medal of Honor hero Ronald E Rosser will attend and be introduced before the game after the national anthem.

Nelsonville Parade of the Hills Estel Crabtree Lancaster Anchor-Hocking Beulah Park Jockey Club Anchor-Hocking Anchor Hocking Beulah Cy Young Ronald E. Rosser Crooksville

Football Preview Cancelled in Nelsonville

Nelsonville's Football Preview sponsored by the Quarterback Club is canceled due to difficulty securing an out of league opponent. The Greyhound season opens with a non league game against Chauncey on Sept. 12 at home, followed by a Sept. 19 matchup with The Plains.

Nelsonville Quarterback Club Jack Maurer Greyhound Chauncey the Plains

Bible Class Sponsors Brotherhood Meeting

The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Church sponsors the Athens County Men's Brotherhood meeting in the Fort Street class room Thursday at 7 30 p m with Rev Charles Powers as speaker on A God Sent Man Lunch will be served after the program All men welcome to attend

Nelsonville The Christian Church Athens County Men’s Brotherhood Fort St Charles Powers

Anniversary Observed For Pastor Frank Cleveland At Church

The First Baptist Church in Glouster marked one year since Rev. Frank Cleveland became pastor with an all day service. The morning included a Sunday school program led by Wiley Harris, Scripture by Rev. John Williams, and the Life Boat's Coming solo by Robert L. Taylor. Evening prayers and a devotion were led by local and visiting deacons, with solos by Rev. Mosley and a sermon by Rev. C. J. Carpenter. An appreciation hour featured remarks by several clergy and lay leaders, and the guest speaker Rev. Mr. Trotter. Attendees came from nearby communities to celebrate Cleveland’s first anniversary as pastor.

Hall Thomas Morris Ethel Riley The Missionary Society Gladys Viney Ora Viney Jesus Is All Sylvester Hall Cleveland

Fitzpatrick Reunion Held at Gilmore Home

GLOUSTER A Fitzpatrick family reunion gathered at Harley Gilmore’s home on Sunday with 61 relatives attending. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Fitzpatrick and multiple branches from Columbus Trimble Miamisburg Akron Junction City and Pickerington. A basket dinner was served at noon.

Glouster William Fitzpatrick Harley Gilmore Walter Charles Hale Shirley Berdine Peggy Bill Kitty Florence Sharon Bob Hale Mary Ann Bobby Charles Kenneth Nelson Rose Mary Sue Irene Trimble L. D. Fitzpatrick Gifford Fitzpatrick Mary Jane Larry Richard Winegardner Bobbie Columbus C. F. Fitzpatrick Basil Earl Fitzpatrick Harry Hale Miamisburg William Ward Donna Ethel David Lester Sandy Roy Mitchel Rhonda Kathleen Otto Hayman Otto Akron Earl Reece Earl Jr Junction City Duke Charles Clendenen, Jr Pickerington

Doan's Pills Advertises Kidney Relief

Nagging backache and fatigue linked to slow kidney function. stress and diet can worsen symptoms. Doan's Pills, a mid diuretic, claim to aid kidney tubes and filters by flushing out waste, offering relief after over 50 years of use.

Dean Doan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr, Disalle George D. Nye Joseph T. Ferguson Charles F. Sweeney C. L. Pensyle Sonville Illie Eitherylay Ady L. A. Faires Glouster, Ohio High ST Broad St Miss Whyte Koker Hathaway ATL Mount St. Mary Hospital W. G. Davis Nelsonville Social Notes Nels DAR Elizabeth Zane Dew Welsonville Willett Heywood Wakefield Tappan Madden Norwalk General Electric Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Prokare Gloria Swanson Boulevaro Bible Fitzpatrick J. H. Wilson First National Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Adv
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