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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1956
Page
5
Dr. Robert Butts spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary Club about polio and the Salk vaccine using a California Public Health study. He explained polio as a viral disease focus between April and November and that vaccines aim to prevent paralysis by protecting the central nervous system.
Lois Ann Polley five year old daughter of Thomas and June Polley of 267 Grosvenor St died Tuesday afternoon at home. Born in Nelsonville she had been in failing health since birth. Survived by parents two sisters Sandra and Linda four brothers Carl Terry Jerry and Timmie and grandparents Mr and Mrs James Mann Nelsonville. Funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at Johnson funeral home with Rev J A Long. burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
In Mayor Earl Hilleary's court four men faced fines. Don Lax of Nelsonville Route 2 paid 50 dollars plus costs with half the fine suspended if he removes a loud muffler. Walter Windle of Nelsonville paid 20 dollars plus costs after a changed charge from leaving the scene of an accident. Harold R. Matheney of Barberton forfeited a 15 dollar bond for crossing the yellow line. Clyde E. Mounts of Logan Route 2 was fined 10 dollars plus costs for improper passing and jailed for nonpayment.
The Nelsonville Band Boosters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the band room. All community calendar listings must be turned in at that meeting.
Mr and Mrs Maywood Byers welcomed Mrs Byers brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Arthur Darlew and Mr and Mrs Russell Huggins from Pontiac Michigan Also visiting were Mrs Byers daughter and two children from Worthing West Virginia and granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs Raymond Ramsey of Chicago Illinois Jo and Mildred Schneider of the Schneider Dance Studies have returned from Flint Michigan They will hold registration in Nelsonville today from 4 to 7 p m at the American Legion Building and each Wednesday through September for fall and winter dancing school
Services were held Tuesday for Thomas Dixon age 77 who died Saturday at his residence 11 Locust Street Glouster He leaves two stepsons Clifford W Bryan and Wilbur F Bryan of Glouster The Glouster Church of Christ officiated by Rev D K Teater with burial in Glouster cemetery
Athletic Association led by President Everett Carroll meets at 7 20 p m in the junior high cafeteria to plan membership ticket sales and a large send off dinner for the team before the football opener with Chauncey on September 14.
Glouster Society GLOUSTER A dinner in honor of Mrs. Lucy Strohmeyer's 86th birthday was served Sunday at her home. Attendees included multiple Strohmeyers and spouses from nearby towns along with Esther Fox and Roger Strohmeyer. Afternoon callers and chapter meeting dates were noted for Athens and Glouster chapters.
Thea Chapter 192 holds its first regular meeting of the new club year on September 11. Invitations have been sent for Friends Night at Albany Chapter on September 6 in Racine.
Mr and Mrs Clark Spring of Nelsonville were guests at the George Scott home. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Miller of Union Washington stay with the L F Miller family while Mr Miller's mother is ill. Mrs Lola Cameron and daughters Mary and Bonnie visit Arthur Lievellen's home in Columbus.
Nelsonville York Grange No. 2436 will meet Friday evening at 8 p.m. in the Oak Grove grange hall for officer elections. Hosts and hostesses include Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Woodard Thelma Frank Edna Frank Lulu Nancy Hoskins and Hazel Wolfe.
Nelsonville reports that chicken barbecue tickets from the Christian Church booth can be redeemed at Verna Hand’s home 530 West Washington Street between 6 and 8 p m Thursday or Friday. The Ever Ready Circle 5 of the WSCS First Methodist Church will hold a picnic supper in Anna Riley’s garden on Short Street Monday at 6 p m.
The Nelsonville Order of Rainbow for Girls will meet at 7 p.m. in the Girl Scout Home. The agenda includes voting a farewell service and regular ritualistic work.
The Glouster WSCS will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m with Mrs Blanche McAfoose in charge of the program Hostesses will be Mrs Norma Guinther and Mrs Vera Meade The American Legion Auxiliary will also meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m in the Legion hall
The Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Cross Catholic Church will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs Tom Noon will lead the program and Mrs Robert Brennan will provide refreshments.
Mrs. Gladys Viney hosted guests including Miss Emma Viney Rob ert Viney and Isaac White of Detroit in a family gathering. Extended visits featured Lynwood Henderson in Detroit, James and Andrew Viney in Ohio, and others from Columbus Canton Wooster Cleveland Dayton Sheby and Jacksonville.
Buck Warren ren, Deanville, was fined ten dollars and costs by magistrate George Schoonover for disturbing the peace in Pritts Tavern. Arrest was made by Constable Maywood Byers.
The VFW Auxiliary to Post 3467 will hold its regular meeting at the post home on Wednesday. A potluck dinner will be served.
Births list includes a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Auflick of Nelsonville and sons for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Burgess of Logan Route 4 and Mr and Mrs Austin Wiley of Glouster. Admitted patients include Vina Thompson of Glouster Route 1 Beatrice Day Vera Langley Nora Parker Diane Wolfe Kenneth LaFollette Edward Langley and Charles Mayle.
The upland Indians of Peru Bolivia and Ecuador chew quinoa stalks and coca leaves to curb hunger and fatigue during extended treks.
The Presbyterian Women's Association held its first fall meeting Tuesday in the church social rooms with Miss Margaret Johnson presiding. New study books on Southeast Asia were displayed. Camp Presmont reports were given by several members and a youth synodical account was shared by Jo Ellen Wolfe. The group announced a profit from Parade of the Hills booth and set an Oct 1 covered dish dinner with Circles Two and Five as hosts.
Circle 1 plans a meeting at First Methodist to discuss church activities and fellowship. The session will cover upcoming events, service schedules, and committee updates with members from the Circle 1 group.
Melody Circle Three of the Methodist Church met Tuesday night in the home of Mrs. Eliza, with plans discussed for upcoming church activities and community outreach.
Athens Messenger notes a Wednesday meeting with Mrs Bell together with Mrs Elsie Uhrig and Emma Beard assisting. Mrs Beard chaired devotionals with Mrs Wilson and led the business meeting. Reports were given and winners Ruth Barber and Elizabeth Linton were cited. Refreshments followed for members.
A Paul Revere museum is located in Perigueux, France, the birthplace of the patriot's father.
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