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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1952

Page

10

Glouster OKs New Gas Rate Ordinance on Final Reading

Glouster village council approved a new gas rate ordinance on its third and final reading by a unanimous vote. The measure shifts rates for low usage customers lower while raising charges for heavy gas users, increasing overall company revenue, effective 30 days after passage. Fire Chief Forrest Campbell announced two new fire department appointees, Roy Hall and Robert Lane.

Glouster Glouster Village Thelvo Eugene Jones Orce Jank Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Co Forrest Campbell Fire Department Paul McAllister Jack Sarina Bill Harry Roy Hall Robert Lane Board of Public Affairs Council de Eugéne Jones

Meigs County Land Transfers Record

Meigs County transfers list transfers from Edward D. Gomer estate to Paul Gomer Charles Gomer and Mary Cousins in Middleport. Gomer and Cousins to Dana Gatewood include lot 398 in Middleport. Powell and Jane Powell transfer lot 104 in Middleport to C C Duckler and Hobart Dillon. Rhodes and Anna Rhodes transfer 157 acres in Chester to E J Hill and Mary Hill. Barbara Smith to Phillip Meinhart lot one in Pomeroy. Lena M Keller and L L Keller to Leslie E Brough and Bernice K Blough parcels in Olive Township.

Edward D. Gomer Paul Gomer Charles Gomer Mary Cousins Middleport Blanche Gomer Bernice Gomer Eloise Gomer Oliver Cousins Dana Gatewood Delbert Powell Jane L. Powell C. C. Duckler Hobart Dillon E. O. Rhodes Anna Rhodes E. J. Hill Mary Hill

Markets Cincinnati Livestock and Poultry Prices

Cincinnati market reports show salable hogs 4800 head with barrows and gilts mostly lower, cattle and calves rising on demand, prime steers around 34.00 per 57 lb, vealers 26.00-35.00, lambs scarce with steady ewes and steady feeder lambs. poultry and butter prices listed with wholesale ranges and potato prices 3.00 to 6.75 per unit.

Cincinnati USDA U.S

Market Report From Point Pleasant Livestock Sale

Point Pleasant market notes for September 6 show hogs and cattle trades with wide price ranges. Hogs ranged 10.00 to 21.50 for various weights and types, cattle with cows and feeders active, calves mixed with veal graded values and planned future grading by lot size and quality.

Point Pleasant

Social notes from Glouster and surrounding areas

Glouster residents host visiting relatives and guests across several households. Mr and Mrs Russell Brewer of Dayton visit Mrs Brewer’s relatives, Georgie returns home, and groups travel to Lake Burr Oak for a picnic and boat ride. Other guests include families from Zanesville Trimble Dayton and Columbus attending reunions and Labor Day events.

Lewis Bernard David Charles Bernard Dayton Flossie Bernard Fred Harper Raymond Robinson Elza Linscott Frances Clark Edna Kasler Easler Hooper Ridge Ann Heiser Yvonne Sharp Trimble Camp Christian Delaware Charles Hoisington Lloyd Hoisington Jacksonville Zanesville Labor Day Ralph M. Hoisington Bethesda Hospital Ralph Hoisington Belford South Joey Frank Binderbasin, Jr Pfe Jack B. Binderbasin Fort Meade Joe B. Lore, Jr Phoenix Ariz Old Settlers Lore Dorothy Kellner Columbus

Trimble Council Sets Protest Meeting on Phone Rates

Trimble Village Council will hold a special open meeting at the town house Wednesday at 7 30 p m to consider a protest against proposed telephone rate increases. Citizens are urged to attend and help organize the protest.

Glouster Trimble

Holzer Hospital Patient and Former Staff Highlight

Clarence Root of Middleport now living in Chillicothe owns a funeral home and is a surgical patient at Holzer Hospital. Ruth Pfann, formerly head nurse at Holzer Hospital, is also connected to the story as Mrs Root.

Middleport Clarence Root Chillicothe Holzer Hospital

Trimble Church of Christ Board To Meet Tuesday Evening

The Official Board of the Trimble Church of Christ will convene Tuesday night at 7 30. The meeting agenda includes church affairs and administrative matters.

Chauncey The Trimble Church of Christ

Chauncey Church of Christ Meeting Tuesday Evening

The Chauncey Church of Christ will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 for a scheduled gathering. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the planned program and services.

PTA Opens Year At NEW STRAITSVILLE

Community notes list the PTA meeting led by Mrs. Mary Walker, a granddaughter birth for the Fuchs family in Columbus Joyce Elaine, and a Logan hospital birth for Snyder with Kemper and Snyder grandparents. Social visits include Sherrards in Columbus and a Bridge Club gathering at Ward's Clubroom with scores posted.

New Straitsville PTA Mary Walker George Davis Francis Fuchs Columbus St. Francis Hospital Joyce Elaine Frank Fuchs Shawnee Margaret Sherrard Wanda Campbell Sarah Rawlins Betty Jean James Sherrard Robert Snyder Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Charles Kemper Blanche Snyder Lizzie Kemper J. Kennedy Wards Minnie Faine Elizabeth Essex Margaret Butts Jean Williams Justine Jane Alice Faine Ella Ward Elizabeth Mills

School meeting set for Meigs County officials

A meeting of local high school administrators in the Meigs County school system is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the office of O. O. Patterson, county superintendent of schools.

Pomeroy Meigs County O. O. Patterson

Rehearsal Tuesday for Farm Bureau Frolics cast

The next rehearsal for the Farm Bureau Frolics will be at 8 p m Tuesday evening in the Sacred Heart Church auditorium.

Farm Bureau Sacred Heart Church

Condition Improves After Major Surgery at Shelter In Arms

John Wallace, patient at Shelter ing Arms Hospital for four weeks, underwent major surgery Tuesday and is reported to be improving.

John Wallace Sheltering Arms Hospital

Soldier Returns From 30 Day Furlough to Aberdeen Proving Ground

Gary Coe returns to Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland after a 30 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Rufus Coe in Carbon Hill.

Buchtel Sfe Gary Coe Aberdeen Proving Ground Rufus Coe Carbon Hill

Auxiliary to VFW Schedule Tuesday Meeting

The Auxiliary to the VFW of Jacksonville will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the post home for a business meeting.

Glouster VFW Jacksonville

Rummage Sale Set by Dorcas Society in Doanville

The Dorcas Society sponsors a rummage sale at the Doanville Community Center starting Tuesday at 10 am. Proceeds support local missions and church programs.

Doanville The Dorcas Society

Ex Glouster Man In Detroit Hospital

Mrs reda Geyer of Detroit reports her husband Otto Geyer is in a Detroit hospital for major surgery. The Geyers formerly lived in Glouster and ran a restaurant opposite Depot Square before moving to Detroit about four years ago. Address: Otto Geyer New Grace Hospital 18 700 Meyers Rd Detroit Mich.

Glouster Reda Geyer Detroit Geyers Depot Square Otto Geyer New Grace Hospital Meyers Rd Mich

Mrs. Katharina Smith Dies in Pomeroy Funeral Wednesday

Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday for Katharina Duerr Smith who died at her Nye Avenue home. Widow of Oren Smith she leaves many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the residence. burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Katharina (Duerr) Smith Nye Ave

Sgt. Forrest Cominsky Wounded in Korea War

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cominsky of Trimble report their son M Sgt Forrest Cominsky was wounded in action in Korea. He has returned to the United States and is at the Personnel Processing Center Fort Lawton Washington. He has served 13 years.

Guouster Joe Cominsky Trimble Msgt Forrest Cominsky Korea United States Fort Lawton Wash

Past Chiefs Club To Meet Thursday

The Past Chiefs Club will gather in K. of P. Hall Thursday at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner honoring four members birthdays. Meat for the dinner will be furnished and each member should bring a small gift for games.

Glouster Chiefs Club K. of P. Hall Weltha Williams Edna Embrey Blanche Strohmeyer Bessie Thompson

Shoulder Dislocation in Local Practice Game

Chauncey Ikey Staley, on leave from overseas Air Force service, dislocated his shoulder during a high school practice game and was treated by a local physician.

Chauncey Ikey Staley Air Force

Chauncey Personals Nearby Social News

Mr and Mrs Hunter Beckelhimer and daughter Helen Corrine left Saturday for their Kenton Ohio home. They visited in August with Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney. Grant Russell spent the weekend with his daughter and son in law Hollis Stalder. Barbara Staley, employed in Columbus, visited her parents Joe and Barbara Staley.

Hunter Beckelhymer Helen Corinne Kenton Beckelhymer Gilbert Courtney Grant Russell Hollis Stalder Barbara Staley Columbus Mrs Joe Staley

Murray City Sees Wide List Of Weekend Visitors

Mr and Mrs Willard Linton of Marion visited friends here. Local residents hosted numerous visitors from Dearborn Cleveland Columbus and Columbus including the Shunkwilers and Johnsons. Several locals welcomed guests from Pataskala Logan Glouster and Saginaw Michigan during weekend stays.

Murray City Willard Linton Marion Henry Johnson Charles Shunkwiler John Lawton Gerald Johnson Gregory Stoney Johnson Gene Shunkwiler Kim Dearborn Mich Sally Riggs George Jones Athens Frank Jewell Glouster Eapha McCoy Logan Emmett Short Clayton Worthington Janice Roy Elmer Evans Rosalie Frank Bryan Lawrence Short N. A. Hoye Pataskala Mary Ledany Julius Sago Cleveland Charles Sabo Adam Kerekes Columbus Lavoid Lambert Melvin Roy Howard Craft R. E. Kruger Aves Ann Thompson Gyneth Thompson Manuel Talbert William Shields Harold Salem Ohio Milton Campbell Willoughby Clarence Cook Saginaw, Mich Charles Vancuren

Hostess to Circle in Oakdale Friendship Meeting

Mrs. Gertrude Jewell will host the Oakdale Friendship Circle at her home Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Assisting hostesses named are Mrs. Ida Mae Stoneburner Mrs. Lorena Jewell and Mrs. Zenith Jewell.

Glouster Gertrude Jewell Oakdale Friendship Circle Ida Mae Stoneburner Lorena Jewell Zenith Jewell

Hall Couple Attend McBee Co Banquet in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hall were in Athens on Saturday evening to attend the McBee Company banquet and dedication event.

Glouster A. O. Hall Athens McBee Co

Morse Chapel observes homecoming at Spiller Sept 21

Pomeroy Morse Chapel Methodist Church will hold homecoming on September 21. A basket dinner is planned at noon following services. The event aims to bring together former members and community worshippers at the Spiller church.

Morse Chapel Methodist Church Spiller

Federated Circle to Meet Wednesday Evening at Church

The Federated Circle will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the church. Members are reminded to bring reports and discuss upcoming events.

Pomeroy Federated Circle Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glouster Council Cincinnati Livestock George S. May Company Woniee Facineering Chicage Trimble Council Holzer Chauncey Church of Christ Sgt. Cominsky Chiefs Carl J. Sylvester Chrysler Johnny Jones Motors E. State St Chevrolet Douglas-Whaley Motors Dial Cletus R. Hart Millfield Athens Auto Parts Carpenter & Lancaster Landis Gulf Service Athens Junk Company N. Shafer Auto Service KRAFT Brown Pure Oil McKesson McKee Drug CO Vernie Bobo R. D Akron Aliso P.O Ross Fayette Madison Perry Meigs Jackson Licking D. N. Denney C¢-O Bankers Life and Casualty Co S High St Bustin Beauty School Marinello System Marinello Schnoot Central Broad St Eldon Ball Mark Evans Minersville R.D. 1 Allis Chalmers Athens Building Materials Co Lamborn's Court St Orville Dailey Singer Sewing Machine Co Jerry Baughman Franklin Ave Complete Electric Motor Service W. Union Street Dia Wawingin D. R. Benedict Harold Goddard Bartlett Frank’s Bait and Tackle CO Second Street Ultiman's Strawn Plumbing CO McClain Welding Service Moore Ave Roach Uhlman Mahaffey Uptown W_ Union Call JEEP James Gibson Harrisonville Phone Corriedale Ram Supreme Breeding Ready For Service John C. Rice Tuppers Plains Donald Wolfe Athens R. D Berkshire H. K. Woodruff Athens, R. D Pleasanton Church Battrell’s Albany Wayne Coolville Dickson Rendering Co., Inc Athens County Farm Bureau Co-Op Kurtz St Theo Johnson CO West Union Street Higgins Feed Store White Timothy ENLOW Elza Graham Mill St Bone Rolland Willie Johnson & West Depot St C. R. White M. Davis W. Carpenter D. M. Goddard Athens Bldg Mat. Co Clifford & Baker Motors Plymouth W. State Columbus Road Essence Williams Transfer & Parcel Delivery Bardin Brothers Wonder Baker and Stauffer the Messenger Cook Athens County Simonton GMC Bishop’s Restaurant Route 50 Pratt's Shell Hudson Sales & Service W. Union St Wakefield Motors Studebaker Richland Ave Nue Ot ORR Care the Messenger Berry Paul Fiske Congress St Daugherty-Tanner, Inc N. Court John Slater & Son the Plains Binder and Ealer Twine General Hardware Chelser’s Farm Supplies C. E Schuster and Son Columbus Reed Jollar Bringers Messenger Just Athens Ice and Storage Co Toledo Guysville Frank Chapman Dean FORD Mercury Pater Ter Pontiac Harlan Abe” Antle Ray “Longbottom Kaiser Ray Riggs Longbottom Jai Ant Roger Dean Bett Willys Willys Jeep Willys Station Willys CO Washington Street K.B Algeo Kh Motor Sales E. Carpenter St
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