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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

2

Banner Year Recorded For Births at Hospital

Eight months ending Aug 31 at Mount St. Mary Hospital reports 304 births, a record for July 49 and August 61. Males lead 168 to 136, with seven sets of twins. Residences span Nelsonville to Logan and beyond, across Athens and nearby counties, one out-of-state birth.

Mount St. A Op M. Lidwina Nelsonville Logan Ohio Counties Athens Hocking Perry Fairfield Franklin Morgan Vinton Meigs Summit

Nelsonville Native Dies

Nelsonville native Lucille Frank Duckworth 49 wife of Richard Duckworth of Syracuse died Tuesday in Holzerstal Gallipolis after a year of illness. She was born in Nelsonville a Nelsonville High School graduate daughter of Sam and unnamed Frank. She leaves husband and parents sister Doris Friend of Syracuse brothers Harold Nelsonville Gerald Wellston Donald Frank Travis Air Force Base Calif who arrived on home leave. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Presbyterian Church Syracuse with burial in Cheshire Cemetery.

Nelsonville Lucille Frank Duckworth Richard Duckworth Syracuse Holzerstal Gallipolis Duckworth Sam Frank Walnut St Doris Friend Harold Gerald Wellston Donald Frank Travis Air Force Base Calif Presbyterian Church Cheshire

Seats Open For Sally Flowers Show at Parade of the Hills

Nelsonville report seats remain for the Sally Flowers Show opening the Parade of the Hills festival at the high school auditorium at 1 pm today. Advance tickets are sponsored by the B&PW Club with doors opening at 7 15 pm. Queen contestants from participating communities will attend and winners will be announced tonight.

Nelsonville Sally Flowers B&pw Club

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admits Several Residents

Hospital records list admissions for Irene Jonas Murray City Lear Pack Nelsonville Robert Thorp New Lexington Route 1 De Figgins Jr Nelson Radcliffe Hughes Athens Carmelo Fiore New Lexington Alfred E Greathouse Logan Harry Meade Shawnee Jackie Smith Logan and discharges for Lawrence Fields Nelsonville and daughter Betty Cope Marietta Mae Keplar Nelsonville Julia Blair Athens Shirley Proctor Logan.

Irene Jonas Murray City Lear Pack Nelsonville Robert Thorp New Lexington Carmelo Fiore Alfred E. Greathouse Logan Harry Meade Shawnee Jackie Smith Lawrence Fields Betty Cope Marietta Mae Keplar Julia Blair Athens Shirley Proctor

Pythians Plan Chancellor Dinner in Nelsonville

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will meet at 7:30 p m Raymond Smith chancellor commander asks members to attend. Arrangements for the reception dinner for Raymond Patton grand chancellor elect are under way. Colum installation plans require contact with Toei lodge officers.

Nelsonville

Local Woman Returns Home After California Visit

Mrs. Auldean Flowers returns to Nelsonville after a month in San Lorenzo California with son William R. Flowers and daughter-in-law. A new son, William Richards Ricky, was born Aug. 20. The couple also has a 5 year old son. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hunt of Oakland and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Flowers and Mrs. Dora Flowers.

Nelsonville Auldean Flowers San Lorenzo Calif William R. Flowers William Richards Ricky W. R. Hunt Oakland William Dora Flowers

Nelsonville DAR Host Night September Meeting Plans

Nelsonville Eliza beth Zane Dew Chapter invites Mrs. Arthur T. Davis state vice regent to the first regular meeting of the new year on Monday September 20 with dinner at 6 pm in the First Presbyterian Church social rooms Reservations to Mrs. Murray Hartley by September 15.

Nelsonville Arthur T. Davis Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Zane Dew First Presbyterian Church Murray Hartley Payette St E. E. Bel Margaret Johnson John Saltz Bell National DAR Magazine William B. Evans J. M. Hartley Ohio University Student Center Athens Hartley William Siddle George Emrick Portsmouth South East District DAR Pritchard's

Hayride Feature Friday Night in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts the Mid Western Hay Ride at the high school field with acts Trailhands Bonnie Lou Herb Kay Adams Skeeter Bonn and Buddy Ross opening at 8 p m If rain occurs the show moves to the high school auditorium The Nelsonville Emblem Club led by Mrs F R Jackson sponsors advance tickets with seating for about 600 in the middle stadium and reserved seats available at the auditorium or from club members and local businesses during week ahead.

Nelsonville Hillis Bonnie Lou Herb Kay Adams Skeeter Bonn Buddy Ross Nelsonville Emblem Club F. R. Jackson Jackson Emblem Club

Instructors Return From New York Dance Study

Miss Jo and Miss Mildred Schneider of Sugar Grove returned from New York where they studied with renowned teachers as part of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists. They will register for their next classes in Logan and Nelsonville at Eagles Hall with Thursday and Saturday sessions scheduled.

Nelsonville Mildred Schneider Sugar Grove Logan New York National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists Roye Dodge Patrice Munsel Maria Swoboda Alberto Gale Eagles Hall

Methodist Leader To Conduct Meeting In Nelsonville

Dr W Carl Hickey superintendent of the Chillicothe district will conduct a southeast section meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Nelsonville church He presents this year stewardship program assisted by Richard Plum Circleville H C Heiser and Dwight Walter Lancaster Local church officers are asked to attend.

Nelsonville W. Carl Hickey Chillicothe Methodist Church Hickey Richard Plum Circleville H. C. Heiser Dwight Walter Lancaster

Logan Rotarians Visit Nelsonville Luncheon Plans

Gerald Baird and Ralph Helber of Logan Rotary visited Nelsonville noon meeting with George Kerr of Newark. President Dick Anderson said an inter city meet with Athens Logan and Nelsonville is planned for fall. Nelsonville class will observe Ladies Night at Lake Hope Lodge before dining room closes.

Nelsonville Gerald Baird Ralph Helber Logan

Birth Announcement From Mercy Hospital Portsmouth

The daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan Balderson of Wakefield was born in Mercy Hospital Portsmouth not Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. The child has two transparent relatives Mr and Mrs Ira Tanberry of Glouster and four great grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Van Horn of Malta and Mr and Mrs Clyde Kasier of Amesville.

Glouster Allan Balderson Wakefield Mercy Hospital Portsmouth Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Iratanberry W. H. van Horn Malta Clyde Kasier Amesville

Walker Family Reunion Holds Annual Gathering at Lake Hope

Descendants of Mr and Mrs F M Walker formerly of Nelsonville gathered September 4 5 at Lake Hope for the Walker family reunion. Attendees included E G Walker Berea Ky W R Walker Sr Stony Point Beach Mich A J Walker Detroit Mich F D Walker James Smith and sons Terry and Jeff Richard MecCuen and children Phillip Tassie of Columbus Ethel Wallace Worthington Tassie Sprague Cuyahoga Falls Donald Walker and daughters Dee Mike C D Walker and Kenneth Weaver and sons Tim Dave Nelsonville plus cousin Clarence Brewster Palos Verdes Estate Calif His second Ohio visit since leaving in 1904 his first return in 1914.

F. M. Walker Nelsonville Lake Hope Walker E. G. Walker Berea W. R. Walker Stony Point Beach Mich A. J. Walker Detroit F. D. Walker James Smith Terry Jeff Richard MecCuen Phillip Tassie Columbus Ethel Wallace Worthington Tassie Sprague Cuyahoga Falls Donald Walker Dee Mike Lancaster C. D. Walker Kenneth Weaver Tim Dave Clarence Brewster Palos Verdes Estate Calif Walkers Ohio California

Queen Esther class to meet at Pine Grove home

The Queen Esther class of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Lillian Wilson on Pine Grove Ave on September 14 at 7 30 p m Devotions led by Alberta Hellyer Hostesses include Dorothy Barber Norma Matheny Gerry Kern Daisy Evans Lillian Wilson Wanda Anderson and Agnes Pendergrass A handkerchief shower will honor Mrs Rosalie a former member of the class.

Queen Esther Methodist Church Lillian Wilson Pine Grove Ave Alberta Hellyer Dorothy Barber Norma Matheny Gerry Kern Daisy Evans Wanda Anderson Agnes Pendergrass Rosalie

Willing Workers Class Meeting At Church Social Rooms

The annual business meeting of the Willing Workers class of the Christian Sunday school will be held in social rooms of the church. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon to the members.

The Christian Sunday School

Nelsonville Briefs: Local Families Return from Trips

Nelsonville notices report Mr. and Mrs. Joe Matheny and children Stevie and Mary Jo returned from a Niagara Falls and Canada vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sherrick and children Mike and Sandra returned to Golf Manor Cincinnati after Labor Day weekend with Mrs. Ethel Beverage and son Guy.

Joe Matheny Stevie Mary Jo Niagara Falll Canada Floyd Sherrick Mike Sandra Golf Manor Cincinnati Ethel Beverage Guy

Glouster Missionary Society Meets in Church Auditorium

The First Ba Missionary Society met in the church auditorium with president Mrs Ethel Riley in charge. A devotional service was given and members pledged support for furnishing the Baptist headquarters in Columbus. Mrs Mary Goodman reported as a delegate to the Women's Auxiliary event at Bidwell and Sept 15 meeting plans were set with deacon Roy Jackson in charge. Hostesses were Beulah Lee, Wealtha Williams and Nellie Jones.

Ba Missionary Society Church Auditorium Ethel Riley Society Baptist Columbus Mary Goodman Women's Auxiliary The Missionary Baptist Providence Women’s Association Bidwell Roy Jackson

Get-Together Club Holds Meeting at Elsies Restaurant

Members gathered at Elsies Restaurant with Mrs. Bernice Lowery leading the session. A farewell gift for Faye Nott headed to Barberton as she departs soon. The mystery gift and contest prizes went to Donna Mae Brunton. Attendees included Zenith Jewell, Mae Stump, Ruby Norris, and Thelma Perkins. The next meeting is set for October 6 at Shamrock Restaurant.

Bernice Lowery Faye Nott Barberton Donna Mae Brunton Zenith Jewell Mae Stump Ruby Norris Thelma Perkins Shamrock Restaurant

Glouster Rothwell Club Schedules 1 PM Thursday Meeting

The Glouster Rothwell Club will meet Thursday at Memoria at 1 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. Sieg Merrill Ogg and Mrs. Norbert Johnston with Mrs. Joe Wolfe host the gathering. If rain, the meeting moves to Mrs. Oggs home.

Glouster Rothwell Club Memoria Sieg Merrill Ogg Norbert Johnston Joe Wolfe Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Rice Thomas

Loyal Daughters Class Meeting At Church Basement

The Loyal Daughters Class of the local Church of Christ will meet Friday evening in the church basement with Mrs. Josephine Eddy and Mrs. Mary McCann as co hostsesses.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Josephine Eddy Mary McCann

Past Chiefs Club Birthday Dinner Thursday

The Past Chiefs Club holds a birthday dinner Thursday at the K of P Hall starting 6 30 p m.

Chiefs

Driver Fined $10 Costs in Mayor Court

Nelsonville Jacob Wagner of Buchtel pleaded guilty after starting his car without safe movement. He was fined $10 and costs. Peter and George Philopoulos, Maxine Windle, and Jack Raybould also pleaded guilty to license and unsafe driving charges and were fined $10 and costs each.

Nelsonville Jacob Wagner Buchtel Earl Hilleary Wagner Peter H. Philopoulos George F. Philopoulos Maxine L. Windle Columbus Jack Raybould

One Driver Cited Following Accident

Nelsonville police investigated a Canal Street collision between two cars Monday at 3 15 p m. Wayne Jeffers of Columbus said he stopped for a red light at Washington Street and was rear ended by Sterle al of Columbus. Cited for unsafe operation, Ba sel pleaded guilty and was fined 20 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Canal St Wayne Jeffers Columbus Canal Washington St Sterle al Everett Hewlett Basel Earl Hilleary

Boy Hurt by Nail In Nelsonville

Stevie Mender five year old son of Mr and Mrs Roland Mender of Nelsonville was treated in emergency at Mount St Mary Hospital after a rusty nail pierced his left heel.

Nelsonville Stevie Mender Roland Mender Mount St. Mary Hospital

Jacksonville Mothers Club Meeting Tonight

The Jacksonville Mothers Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Fiorence Hois ington with Gladys Kompton as Co-hostess.

Jacksonville Mothers Club Fiorence Hoisington Gladys Kompton

Jacksonville WSCS Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The Jacksonville WSCS will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church Hall to discuss upcoming church activities and plans.

Jacksonville WSCS

Pythian Sisters Meet This Evening

The Pythian Sisters will meet today at 7 30 P M. The gathering is scheduled for the local lodge with members expected to attend.

Pythian Sisters

Visitors Gather at Ott Fleming for Ohio State Fair

Visitors at the Ott Fleming home include Della Morris and Delton Morris of Columbus, Louis Morrison of Chicago, and Mrs. Flossie Bernard who spent a week in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fuller. All attended the Ohio State Fair. Mr. and Mrs. John Morris hosted Bernie M. Kinney of Zanesville for a weekend visit.

Ott Fleming Mr. Fleming Della Morris Columbus Delton Morris Louis Morrison Chicago Flossie Bernard Dale Fuller John Morris Bernie M. Kinney Zanesville

William Keith funeral draws out-of-town mourners

Residents from GLOUSTER and many distant places attended the funeral of William Keith. Relatives and friends from Columbus Athens The Plains Lancaster New Marshfield Nelsonville Wellston Ramona Calif and other communities gathered for the solemn rites.

24 Emergency Cases Treated by Scouts

In Glouster during the Homecoming 24 cases were treated at the Boy Scout first aid station. One patient was sent to hospital, two needed further medical care, and seven were carried on stretchers. The report lists 10 lacerations, three major lacerations, a dislocated bone, a heart attack, three blisters, and six heat cases.

Glouster Jacksonville Boy Scout Glourier

DeWitt Walker Approved as Village Marshal

Chauncey Chauncey Chauncey: The Village Council approved DeWitt Walker as marshal after a 30 day trial, replacing Ralph Coe who resigned last month. Bills totaling 627 dollars were approved. Mayor Wadley said 18 arrests occurred in August with fines and costs of 284.80 dollars. six traffic arrests by State Patrol and eight by the marshal. Three arrests were for disorderly conduct, one state case, and funds allocated to general, state auditor, and county treasurer.

Chauncey DeWitt Walker Walker Ralph Coe Charles Wadley State Highway Patrol Marshal Walker

Apostolic Missionary Council to Hold Oct Conference

The Apostolic Missionary Council Inc will hold a full day quarterly conference at the Globe Theater on Oct 1 starting at 10 a.m. Representatives from Zanesville Columbus Newark Cincinnati Harrisburg Ill Stollings and St Marys W Va attend. council headquarters are in Stollings.

Chauncey Apostolic Missionary Council, Inc Globe Theater Kelley Lowery Zanesville Columbus Newark Cincinnati Harrisburg Ill Stollings St. Marys W. Fa

Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid Picnic Set

The Ladies Aid of Chauncey Methodist Church will hold a picnic at Glouster Park Thursday. Attendees meet at the church at 2 p.m. and transportation will be provided.

Chauncey Ladies Aid of the

Church Choir Set to Meet Chauncey Tonight

The Church of Christ Choir will convene tonight to rehearse special numbers for the upcoming homecoming on Sunday September 12.

Chauncey Church of Christ

Peterson's Ointment Offers Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment stops itching from eczema pimples and red blotches. It promises relief and improved skin appearance with a money back guarantee and is priced at 45 cents in drugstores. It also soothes itchy feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

Railroader Arthur Trickett Services Held in Corning

Funeral services were held for Arthur Carp Trickett 61 a Corning railroader who died Saturday while visiting his son in Potomac Heights Maryland. A New York Central engineer Trickett served 40 years and was a World War I veteran. Survivors include son Rodney Columbus brothers Homer Corning sisters Leora Bingman Athens Eddy Trickett Windlow and Lillian Karns Akron.

Corning Arthur Carp) Trickett Arthur, Jr Potomac Heights Chauncey James Mary Trickett New York Central American Legion Post Fraternal

Enrollment Increases at Glouster High School

Glouster schools opened with 307 pupils in grades 1-6 and 247 in grades 7-12. Kindergarten enrollment is expected at 46. The high school enrollment shows a rise of 30 students from the previous year.

Glouster

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