Successful Year Marked At Community Swim Pool
Nelsonville's community pool reports a 19 718 admissions season with 631 in peak three day period. Total receipts 2296 40. Highlights include senior and junior lifeguard training, Red Cross certificates awarded, moonlight swims, and a dance closing night. State and county inspections passed. future improvements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
City Recreation Commission
Gilbert Smith
Paul Galvin
Dorothy Shearer
Commission
William Brooks Shoe Co
Mary Anna Smith
Red Cross
YWCA
York Soldier Dies in Korea Sgt Pfe Wachenschwanz Killed in Action
Sgt Pfe Gus Wachenschwanz 24 of Happy Hollow died Sept 4 in Korea while serving with the Army Medical Corps. The Army telegram to his mother Mrs Bertha Mae Johnson confirmed his death and noted his unit came under attack. He enlisted April 3 1951, had basic training, went overseas last June, and had a May furlough. Survived by his mother stepfather and four brothers and one sister, with one brother and sister already deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pfe
Gus Howard Wachenschwanz
Happy Hollow
Army Medical Corps
Korea
Bertha Mae Johnson
Secretary of the Army
Wachenschwanz
Athens County
Ruth Lanning
Charles
Chauncey
William
Deanville
Sylvester
Greensboro
N. C
Mount St Mary Hospital Notes
Mrs and Mrs Charles McDonald Buchtel welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert Robb Logan welcomed a son. Admitted were Robert Simpkins Millfield Andy Keplar Logan Route 3. Mrs Elmer Windle Nelsonville Barney Neiman Nelsonville. Mrs Mary Hashman Murray City. Mrs Samantha Mitchell Murray Allison Cox Carbondale. Peter Verba Glouster Route 3. DI Mrs Clarice Kovach Glouster Route 3. Mrs Florence Herdman Nelson ville Route 1. Ray Tanguay Nelsonville. George Pettet New Straitsville. Vernon Gillette New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Simpkins
Millfield
Andy Keplar
Logan
Elmer Windle
Nelsonville
Barney Neiman
Mary Hashman
Murray City
Samantha Mitchell
Allison Cox
Carbondale
Peter Verba
Glouster
Clarice Kovach
Florence Herdman
Ray Tanguay
George Pettet
New Straitsville
Vernon Gillette
New Lexington
Secretary to Speak at Rotary Luncheon September 23
E B Smith executive secretary of the SEC Regional Council will speak at a noon Rotary Club luncheon on September 23. L C Gray announced the plan at a group session. George Carr of the Logan club was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
E. B. Smith
SEC Regional Council
Rotary Club
L. C. Gray
George Carr
Logan Club
Former residents visit Chauncey Church of Christ
Mr and Mrs Henry Cass and sons Lon Lynn and Larry of Hebron attended Sunday School at Chauncey Church of Christ on Sunday and spent the day visiting friends. The Cass family were former residents here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Henry Cass
Lon, Lynn
Larry
Hebron
Chauncey Church of Christ
Cass
Methodist group shifts departure to Wednesday from Glouster
The local Methodist Church group headed for a mass meeting in Chillicothe will leave at 5 30 p m Wednesday evening instead of Tuesday as previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Chillicothe
Condition Improves for Mrs Winnie Skinner
Mrs Winnie Skinner, once critically ill at University Hospital Columbus, shows satisfactory recovery after recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Winnie Skinner
University Hospital, Columbus
Perris Monopolize Long Branch Listings
A Monmouth County directory note from Long Branch lists residents named Perri with streets Spring Summer and Winter. Arthur Perri lives on Spring Street, Miss M Perri on Summer, A Perri on Winter, and humorously notes there is no Autumn Street in Long Branch.
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Long Branch
N. J
Monmouth County
Long Beach
Arthur Perri
Spring Street
M. Perri
Summer Street
S. A. Perri
Winter Street
Patient Anita Fick Recovering After Appendectomy
Miss Anita Fick of Nelsonville is recovering satisfactorily at Mount St. Mary Hospital after an appendectomy, her family reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Anita Fick
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Baker Pleads Guilty to Intoxication in Nelsonville
Herbert Baker, a local resident, pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor Paul Galvin in Nelsonville. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Herbert Baker
Paul Galvin
York Township Education Board Sells Equipment at Auction
York Township Board of Education will hold an auction on Saturday October 1952 at 2 p.m. at Buchtel High School. Items include an electric furnace with two diesel engines and generators and other equipment. Inspection available on sale day. Cash terms. Kert L. Smathers, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township Board of Education
Buchtel High School
Kert L. Smathers
Sheriffs Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio
Public auction proceeds from an Ohio Common Pleas case William T. Martin v Ralph C Bolin and Juanita Bolin with Edward H Lasch as county treasurer. Sale Sept 29 1952 at 1 30 pm at Athens County Court House east door. Property on Rock Riffle Road includes Lease Lot No 20 Sec 3 with 4 rooms basement and 1200ths acre. Appraised at 2100 cash only two thirds to be paid.
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Sherife
State of
Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas Court
William T. Martin
Ralph C. Bolin
Juanita Bolin
Edward H. Lasch
Athens
Athenstown
Ohio Company
Rockle Creek
Seenaing
Ary F. Koons
Na Koons
M. A. Fagin
Rock Riffle
Cegroes
Place Beay
Rock Riffle Road
Corporation Line
City of Athens
Burr Oak Association Plans Dedication of Jenkins Dam
The Burr Oak Dam Association met in Glouster to finalize plans for the Jenkins Dam and Lake Burr Oak dedication on October 12. The Kiwanis Club may run concessions with profits to the Underprivileged Child Fund, while committees were formed for program, parking, publicity, platform and rest room work, and boat activities. Governor Lausche, Congressman Jenkins, and Senator Mechem are expected to attend. Corps of Engineers and Ohio Department of Natural Resources representatives awaited. The group will reconvene Monday at 8 p.m. in the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Burr Oak
Jenkins Dam
Lake Burr Oak
Harry Simmons
Athens
Simmons
Kiwanis Club
Corps of Engineers
Huntington
Department of Natural Resources
Columbus
Kiwanis
L. E. Burnell
Carl Bradbury
Merrill Ogg
Ray Lang
M. M. Bryson
McCann-Frederick Post
American Legion
the Legion
Ernest Parker
Dick Guinther
Elton Swart
Richard Guinther
Howard Antle
Kittle Lumber and Supply Company
Carrol Eddy
Robert Morrison
Harold Vaughn
Nelsonville DAR chapter opens fall with flag speaker
Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the D A R met at Grover Street home of Mrs W E Siddle for the fall season. Reg ent Mrs Sid dle led the meeting with brilliant fall flowers, songs, and a flag salute. Guest speaker Mrs George Emerick Ports mouth presented on the flag and Its correct use and noted Mrs James B Patton’s Continental Congress address. dessert served. twelve members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. E. Siddle
Grover St
Siddle
John Saltz
William Evans
Margaret Johnson
Murray Hartley
George F. Emerick
Portsmouth
National Flag
James B. Patton
Continental Congress
Emerick
General Federation of Women's Club
Evans
W. H. Weigand
Jack Oakley
Parker Sniffen
Shrine visit from Columbus and Athens patrols
Visiting members from Athens Logan Parkersburg and Columbus attended the Hocking Valley Shrine meeting in Mt Olive. The Columbus patrol of 45 performed an exhibition drill as Inez B Wilson and Harry Reeves led a 6:30 dinner and business session. A rummage sale on Nov 1 and a January Material Objective party were announced.
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Athens
Logan
Parkersburg
Columbus
Hocking Valley Shrine
Mt. Olive Shrine No. 3
Inez B. Wilson
Worthy High
Harry Reeves
Watchman
Shepherds
Columbus Patrol
Mabel Washburn
District Material Objective
Bridal shower honors Ralph and Mrs Clark in Carbon Hill
Mrs Lee Clark hosted a Friday evening bridal shower at her home in Carbon Hill for the couple Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark who wed on September 6. Guests included Clarence Reider Helen Clark Anna Lowes Alice Dawley and many others with lunch featuring cake ice cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Clark
Carbon Hill
Ralph Clark
Clarence Reider
Helen Clark
Anna Lowes
Alice Dawley
John Lanning
Ella Devol
Bertha Munday
Florence Hawk
Lola Ann Whitmore
Mabel Hawk
Rosa Horn
David Christian
Central PTA Opens Fall Meeting at 2:45 PM
The Central PTA schedules its first fall gathering Friday at 2 45 in the school building. Members are asked to note the session starts 15 minutes earlier than before due to a change in the school schedule.
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Central Pta
Class To Be Entertained By Christian Church Ladies
The Business Girls Class of the Christian Church will be entertained Thursday at 7 30 p m by Mrs. Ethel Tharp. She will be assisted by Mrs. Pearl Hartley and Mrs. Margaret Howe will present the program.
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The
Christian Church
Ethel Tharp
Pearl Hartley
Margaret Howe
Circle 4 Meeting Postponed to September 25
Circle 4 of WSCS Metho dist Church postpones meeting to Sept 25 at the home of Mrs. Victor Oakley. Mrs. Frank Oakley to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 4
Wilson Coakley
WSCS
The
Methodist Church
Victor Oakley
Frank Oakley
Auxiliary to Meet Glouester Legion Chapter
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m. in the Legion hall. Members are reminded to bring reports and plan upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Divorce and custody petition filed in Athens County
Nora R. Bails filed a divorce and child support petition against Raymond H. Bails in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio Cause No 20256. The hearing is set for on or after October 2 1952. Howland Bridgewater Gray attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Bails
Speraile
New York Central Railroa
Erie
Pennsylvania
Nora RB. Bails
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Howland, Bridgewater & Gray Attys
Kiwanis Club Nominations Submitted for Next Year
Kiwanis Club members met Monday evening as the nominating committee named officers for the coming year. Carl Bradbury was proposed for president with Hugh Billingsly and L. G. DeLong as vice presidents and Dan Kovach and Dick Guinther as treasurers. Board nominees include Ray Lange and others. seven to be elected. Guest Harold Rose of Athens attended, and Rob inson of the Ohio Department of Health will speak on the Burr Oak Lake Sanitation District at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Angie
Lawrence Colbert
Ray White
Roger Kittle
Joe Williams
Ben Goldberg
Merrill Ogg
Enlon Grubbs
George Campbell
John Devol
L. E. Richardson
Porter Dugan
Harold Rose
Athens
Robinson
Ohio Department of Health
Burr Oak Lake
Buchtel Man Dies Aged 73
Nelsonville Ohio John Chorniak 73 longtime Buchtel resident and retired miner died this morning at Mount St Mary Hospital after four weeks of treatment He was a member of St Patrick s Church Buchtel He leaves four sons Joe Chorniak Pleasant Grove Utah John Columbus Albert New Rome and Paul Buchtel one daughter Mrs Anna Crishbaum Columbus and 14 grandchildren His wife preceded him Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Stout funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Chorniak
Buchtel
Mount St. Mary Hospital
St. Patrick’s Church
Joe Chorniak
Pleasant Grove
Utah
John
Columbus
Albert
New Rome
Paul
Anna Crishbaum
Stout Funeral Home
Parted 22 Years Ago, Finally Seeks Divorce
DETROIT Harold E. Dorland filed for divorce from his wife after 22 years apart. The couple wed in 1930 and separated within six months. When questioned in court, Dorland said he doubts his wife will return, explaining his long delay.
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Detroit
Harold E. Dorland
Dorland
Birth Announcement Twins Jack Elmer Jill Sue
Mr and Mrs Elmer H Boyd announce the birth of twins Jack Elmer and Jill Sue born September 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs William Lee Glouster and Thomas Boyd New Lexington. B F North Glouster is great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Elmer H. Boyd
Jack Elmer
Jill Sue
Sheltering Arms Hospital
William Lee
Thomas Boyd
New Lexington
B. F. North
Rare watermelon red flower blooms in Trimble garden
Mrs. Frances Clark of Trimble received a rare plant from Hattensburg, Mississippi ten years ago and transplanted it. It has just produced its first bloom described as watermelon red in color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Frances Clark
Trimble
Hattesburg
Miss
Friendship Class to Meet at Bennett Home
The Friendship Class will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Art Bennett in Athens tonight at 7 30. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Art Bennett
Athens
Prayer Meeting Set at First Baptist Church
Midweek prayer gathering will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. leaders are Thomas Morris and Mrs. Helen Leach at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
First Baptist Church
Thomas Morris
Helen Leach
Entered Hospital for Treatment at University Hospital
Sabra Jean Dun Lap entered University Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for treatment and probable surgery. Her room number is 763.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster—Sabra Jean Dunlap
University Hospital
Columbus
Democrats Plan Rally at Jacksonville IOOF Hall
A Democratic rally is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Jacksonville IOOF Hall featuring local party organizers and supporters. The event aims to mobilize voters and promote campaign themes ahead of upcoming elections.
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Jacksonville
Dinosaurs ranged from 2 to 100 feet in length
Dinosaurs spanned a vast size range from about 2 feet for the smallest biped to roughly 100 feet for the largest aquatic and terrestrial species. The text notes a wide disparity in body sizes among these ancient reptiles.
Home School Organization Earns $441 in One Year
Chauncey the Millfield Home and School group met at East Side school Tuesday night with president Zigmund Kozma and secretary Elizabeth Willis in charge. The treasurer said the group has earned 441 and spent 1 on playground equipment. Plans for a carnival October 8 at East Millfield and a square dance October 18 at West Millfield were announced. Next meeting October 21 to elect new officers.
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Chauncey
Millfield
East Side
Zigmund Kozma
Elizabeth Willis
East Millfield
West Millfield
Kozma
Annual Gospel Programs Set GLOUSTER
The Young People's Church of Christ will meet Sunday evening to plan the Annual Gospel Ship programs at area churches. The theme is Relationship of Church and Christian Service Camp. Young people will discuss Butler Springs Assembly benefits and camp activities from last summer, plus long range plans for Hillboro camp grounds. All youths over 12 are invited to attend Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Young People’s Church of Christ
Butler Springs Christian Assembly
Hillsboro
McLeish Club Meets At Roberts Residence
GLOUSTER The McLeish Club met at the home of Mrs. Augusta Roberts recently. Contests were won by Mrs. Mae Losey, Mrs. Betty Brunton and Mrs. Ruth Swaro. A luncheon was served. Others present were the president, Mrs. Rose Craig, Mrs. Faye Nott, Connie Swaro and Jackie Losey. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Bernice Lowery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
McLeish Club
Augusta Roberts
Mae Losey
Betty Brunton
Ruth Swaro
Rose Craig
Faye Nott
Connie Swaro
Jackie Losey
Bernice Lowery
Strausbaugh Family News From Redtown and Glouster
Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh Redtown were in Glouster on Monday. He is recovering from a serious illness and visiting the hospital for treatment. Mrs Lee Honaker Maggie Strausbaugh has moved from Dayton to Redtown to live with her son and daughter in law. Mr and Mrs Lewis Turner and Johnny of Akron visited Trimble guests of Mrs Frances Clark from Friday to Tuesday.
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Roy Strausbaugh
Redtown
Glouster
Strausbaugh
Lee Honaker
Maggie Strausbaugh
Dayton
Lewis Turner
Johnny
Akron
Trimble
Frances Clark
Seaman Chauncey-Jack Green On 14 Day Home Leave
Athens native Seaman Chauncey-Jack Green son of Mr and Mrs John Green is on a 14 day leave from naval training school Bainbridge Md He plans to return to Bainbridge after the leave He visited the high school Friday and attended the Nelsonville football game Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jack Green
John Green
Athens
Naval Training School
Bainbridge
Green
Nelsonville
Cousins Visit in Columbus with Squirrel Hunt
Paul and Bernard Bradfield of Columbus visited cousins Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Courtney on Monday and spent time together, also going squirrel hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousins
Thauncey
Paul and
Bernard Bradfield
Columbus
C. N. Sanders
G. B. Courtney
Chauncey-Dover High selects junior and senior officers
The Chauncey-Dover High School junior and senior classes held meetings to elect officers for the year. Senior officers: Patty Nogrady president Faye Hammond vice president Bonita Boudinot secretary James North treasurer Robert Sweeney news reporter with Robert Cummings as faculty sponsor. Junior officers: Robert Antle president Patricia Dehman vice president Emily Sams secretary Dorothy Robinson treasurer under sponsor W A Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Patty Nogrady
Faye Hammond
Bonita Boudinot
James North
Robert Sweeney
Robert Cummings
Robert Antle
Patricia
Chauncey-Dover Buses Earn Very Good Inspection Rating
The Chauncey-Dover Board of Education’s eight school buses were rated very good on all 33 inspection items by State Highway Patrol officer M. C. Kibick. This marks the first time in recent years the district achieved this rating. Reports were filed with the superintendent’s office on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Board of Education
State Highway Patrol
Superintendent of Schools
Chauncey-Dover
M. C. Kibick
Patrol
Starkey Home Hosts 50th Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey of Nelsonville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a two course dinner for 28 guests including CHAUNCEY Simonton family and Mrs Sue Love and great granddaughter Sue Love. Open house followed in the afternoon with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Willard Simonton
Ann
Harry Love
Sue
Willard
John David
G. B. Courtney
Sam Starkey
Nelsonville
Starkey
Starkeys
Simonton
Sue Love
Humphrey Family Announces Birth in Glouster
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Humphrey announce the birth of a son Kenneth Allen on September 4 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Humphrey Glouster Mrs Bertine Myers Trimble and Harry Myers Veterans Hospital Dayton Great grandparents are Mrs Anna Lehew and Mrs Jennie Humphrey Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kenneth Humphrey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Kenneth Allen
William Humphrey
Bertine Myers
Trimble
Harry Myers
Veterans Hospital, Dayton
Anna Lehew
Jennie Humphrey
Youth Shot Accidentally While Hunting
Chauncey Robert Simpkins, son of Mr. and Mrs Dan Simpkins of East Millfield, was accidentally shot by an unknown person while hunting squirrels Tuesday evening. He was taken home by companions Clarence Willis and Hubert Bobo, pellets lodged below the shoulders, then transported to Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville for pellet removal and care. Simpkins is a Chauncey Dover Junior Class member and football manager. Willis and Bobo are football team members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Robert Simpkins
Dan Simpkins
East Millfield
Clarence Willis
Hubert Bobo
Simpkins
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
Chauncey-Dover
Willis
Bobo
Trimble Church Program Omission Noted
The list of persons on the Trimble Church Sunday night program unintentionally left out Mrs. Frances Clark. She read a poem titled Friends during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frances Clark
Trimble Church
Doan's Pills Promised Kidney Relief For Over Fifty Years
Nagging backache loss of pep and energy headaches and dizziness may stem from slow kidney function. Doctors stress kidney health and recommend Doan's Pills a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years to flush wastes from kidney tubes and filters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Booster Help Reassigned After Friday Game Canceled
CHAUNCEY Band Boosters ask members who planned Friday duty to assist Saturday night for the refreshment stand. The Friday game versus Pomeroy is cancelled and the Saturday match will be against Parkersburg Little Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Band Boosters
Pomeroy
Parkersburg Little Reds
Peterson's Ointment offers fast relief for piles
Millions over 40 years have found relief from itching and smarting piles with a cooling astringent formula. A user reports relief and better sleep after using Peterson's Ointment. Available at druggists for 40¢ and 70¢, money back if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
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Smith
Delbert Kuhn
Shearer
Verl Ogg
Nelsonville Emblem Club
Dick Hubbard
Patty Locke
Lu Evelyn Shafer
Bonnie McCollum
Bessie Ball
Leonard Powell
Sheldon Powell
Bert Tolliver
Lal Re
Gorcey
Bowery Boys
York
Charles McDonald
Robert Robb
Plaid
Vata
Perris
George Batemanheriff
John W. Bolin
Py, Borginy J. Parmiter
Burr Oak Association
Nelsonville Social Notes
L. R. Faires
Glouster, Ohio
High St
Broad St
Roberts
Ylouster
Humphrey
Adv
James H. Wilson
First National Bank
Bayon Marquisette
Ecru
FORD
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