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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1952

Page

12

J. F. Kistler Dies at 82 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio J F Kistler 82 a Carbon Hill resident died after a short illness at Mount St Mary Hospital He worked as a road contractor miner and farmer He is survived by his wife two children from a former marriage two sisters one brother and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at the family home with Rev V C Pfeiffer officiating Burial will follow in Carbon Hill Cemetery

Nelsonville John F. Kister Carbon Hill Mount St. Mary Hospital Alice Kistler Albert Outcast Columbus Grover Peters Groveport Mary K. Park Daisy Hyatt Homer B

Legion Meets Tonight In Nelsonville Post 229

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will meet at 7:45 p.m. at the Legion Home. Commander Warren Robinette urges officers and executive committeemen to attend. 1953 membership cards are available and dues for the new year may be paid now. All veterans and service members on leave are invited.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Warren Robinette Wilbur D. Mender

Rites To Be Tuesday For George Kozik

Funeral rites for George Kozik of Murray City who died Friday in Detroit will be held Tuesday at 9 a m at St Philip Newi Church Murray City conducted by Rev Father Jones. Burial is in Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Friends may call at the family home in Murray City at any time.

Nelsonville George Kozik Murray City Detroit St. Philip's Newi Church Father Jones Green Lawn Cemetery

Birth of John David Van Gundy in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. John David Van Gundy announce the birth of a son named John David at Mount St. Mary Hospital on September 21. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Van Gundy of Lancaster and Mrs. E. J. Kessinger of this city.

Nelsonville John David van Gundy Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Lancaster John David Mount St. Mary Hospital A. B. van Gundy E. J. Kessinger

Twig No. 1 of St. Mary Hospital Guild meets Tuesday

Nelsonville report notes Twig No. 1 of the St. Mary Hospital Guild will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs. Corwin Cookson.

Nelsonville St. Mary Hospital

Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital notes

Mount St Mary Hospital reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Limo of Glouster. The admission list includes Jack Goodin of New Lexington and many patients from Nelsonville Athens and surrounding towns. Other names read like Mary Blair Aaron Lewis and J Shawnee with multiple ward transfers.

Lawrence Limo, Glouster Jack Goodin New Lexington Nelfie O'Neil Murray City Mary Larimer Junction City Roy Langbein Nelsonville Mary Agnes Blair Athens Aaron Lewis Ethel Knight Carl Johnson

Nelsonville Soldier Honored Return from European Service

Nelsonville text notes Keith Bateman the son of Leonard Bateman has completed service in the European theater and received an honorable discharge returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Cookson visited Newark with emphasis on Huddy family newborn daughter Susan Eberle born Sept 15. Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett attended a Cincinnati dinner at the Gibson Hotel honoring A. B. Roessler supreme associate watchman of shepherds of the White Shrine.

Keith Bateman Leonard Bateman Corwin Cookson Charles Huddy Newark Huddy Susan Eberle Mary E. Bartlett Cincinnati Gibson Hotel A. B. Roessler Shepherds of the White Shrine

OES Meeting at Masonic Hall Tuesday Evening

The OES will meet in Masonic Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m to honor those who served at the point Esther A social hour will follow the program and refreshments will be served

Glouster Chapter Oes Masonic Hall Esther

Cline Leads German-Based Top Infantry Battalion

Glenn Cline a member of the top infantry battalion of the 43rd Infantry Division in Germany, along with his wife Mary who lives at Athens Route 2. He is the son of Rosa Alice Cline Chauncey.

Forth Germany Glenn Cline Mary Athens Route 2 43Rd Infantry Division Cline Rosa Alice Cline Chauncey

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At VFW Post 9866

The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 9866 VFW Jacksonville will meet at the post home Tuesday at 7 30 p m. After the business session a pot luck lunch will be served.

Glouster VFW Jacksonville

Frank Potter Rites To Be Held Wednesday

Graveside services for Frank R. Potter formerly of Athens County will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hebbardsville Cemetery. He died Saturday at Davon. Survived by daughter Mrs. Margaret Spraley of Dayton and granddaughter Mrs. Ed Crutchfield of San Diego, as well as sister Mrs. Lulu Stead of Dowler Ridge.

Nelsonville Frank R. Potter Athens County L. C. Spring Davon Hebbardsville Margaret Spraley Dayton Ed Crutchfield San Diego Calif Lulu Stead Dowler Ridge

The Plains Resident Dies

Amos Matheny 70 of The Plains dies Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a prior hospital stay for surgery. He leaves wife Grace a son Floyd sister Angie Vore and half brother James Matheny. Stout funeral home is handling arrangements.

Nelsonville Amos Jimmie) Matheny the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Grace Matheny Floyd Angie Vore James Matheny Stout Funeral Home

S J Kunkle Dies Aged 82 In Bartlett

Stephen Joseph Kunkle age 84 died at his home in Bartlett after a Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania birth on February 17, 1868. He moved to Bartlett as a child and lived there his life. Survived by nieces Nancy Apperson of Bartlett and Sylvia Stanton of Columbus. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill, with burial in Bartlett Cemetery.

Chesterhill Stephen Joseph Kunkle Bartlett Kunkle Westmoreland County Nancy Apperson Sylvia Stanton Columbus Fawcett-Stone Richard Bryson Bartlett Cemetery

Auto Goes Off Road Breaks Telephone Pole Near Route 75

Sheriff A. J. Waldron investigated an early Sunday accident in Logan involving William R. Van Sickle 19 on Route 4. His vehicle slipped off the road and broke a telephone pole a quarter mile north of Route 75 on the old Bremer Road. No injuries were reported.

Logan A. J. Waldron William R. van Sickle van Sickle Bremer Road

Lancaster Man Jailed for Not Paying Fine

Eldon Sowers of Lancaster was jailed in Hocking County for non payment of a $210 fine from Laurelville Mayor L A McClelland on charges including carrying concealed weapons destruction of property and driving without an operator s license He was arrested by Marshal H ill.

Logan Eldon Sowers Lancaster Hocking County Laurelville L. A. McClelland Marshal H

Nazarene Sunday School Ladies Meet at Mrs Locke’s Home

The Nazarene Sunday School Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs Ella Locke’s home with Rev Lena Brandenburg conducting devotion and readings by Brandenburg and Mrs Ogg. Refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Mrs Broadbent Mrs Ogg and Mrs Locke. The PTA opened its year with president Clarence Meek at the school auditorium planning a fall festival.

the Plains Nazarene Sunday School Ella Locke Lena Brandenburg Ada Broadbent Nell Ogg Vidia Platt Nellie Kerns Elzina Wharton Helen Whetstone Gertrude Cabeen Sylvia Sofrenko Ruth Glass Evajean Adams Bereda Brown Eunice Harvey Mary Bricker Clara McKee Ladonna Davis Goldie Gibson Mildred Hammond Linda May Billy Hillen Clara Hillen Mount St. Mary Hospital Katharine Norris Joe Athens PTA Clarence Meek Selma Matson Lloyd Barnes Nelsonville Alta Cooper Donna McDonald Sandy Smith Carolyn Cade Barbara Thompson R, Kovalecik

Chauncey Dover Band Debuts With Parkersburg Show

The Chauncey Dover Band performed Saturday night at the Parkersburg Little Reds and Blue Devils game, debuting new fanfare and dances. They repeated the show in Logan for the Hocking County Fair crowd, then head to Mason West Virginia next Friday for Wahama High School, and are invited to play at the Tom Jenkins Dam and Lake Burr Oak dedication on October 12.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Parkersburg Little Reds Blue Devils Fidelity Chauncey- Dover Logan Mason W. Va Wahama High School

Death Notices John Goldsworthy Glouster Resident

Mrs D Jean Gerisch reports the death of her father John Goldsworthy of Glouster, Michigan died in July from a heart ailment. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs John Goldsworthy, longtime Glouster residents. He graduated Glouster High School class of 1907 and later worked in real estate in Detroit.

Glouster D. Jean Gerisch John Goldsworthy Detroit Michigan Goldsworthy Glouster High School

Low of 42 Degrees Is Registered Here

Saturday morning and again Sunday morning the thermometer registered 42 degrees. Some thermometers read three or four degrees lower at night. Sunday the mercury rose to the lower 70s but fell to 52 degrees in the evening.

Glouster

Kiwanis to hear on proposed health levy effect

Logan Kiwanis Club members will discuss the proposed health levy at Tuesday night’s Blosser’s Restaurant meeting. Mrs. Paul Shaw or a health council representative will speak. A 12 minute film is planned. Rev. Henry L. Carr is program chairman.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Blosser’s Paul Shaw The Health Council Henry L. Carr

Local families announce births to Oakley Smith and others

Mr and Mrs Perry G Oakley Logan announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Logan announce a son Joseph H Clemens Londonderry and Charles Larimer Logan also listed.

Perry G. Oakley Logan Charles Smith Joseph H. Clemens Londonderry Charles Larimer

Private Bingman Ships to Austria for Army Duty

Pvt Gilbert D Bingman has arrived at Leghorn Italy for embarkation en route to an Army assignment in Austria. His parents Mr and Mrs E S Bingman reside at 25 Cherry St.

Glouster Pvt Gilbert D. Bingman Leghorn Italy U. S. Army Austria Mrs E. S. Bingman Cherry St

Democrats To Meet To Plan Campaign In Courthouse

The Democratic Executive Committee will meet Thursday night in the courthouse auditorium to map the remainder of the campaign, according to Phil Henderson.

Logan Democratic Executive Committee Phil Henderson

James Duncan Returns Home After Surgery

James Duncan, who recently underwent surgery at University Hospital in Columbus, has been brought home to Glouster and is reported to be improving.

Glouster James Duncan University Hospital Columbus

Enter S Cis Hospital Stay for Foot Surgery Checkup

Miss Esta Cunningham went to Columbus to University Hospital for a checkup on foot surgery performed about three weeks ago.

Glouster Esta Cunningham Columbus University Hospital

Daughter Initiated Into Sorority at OU

Sharon Gamwell, daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Gamwell of 33 Hill St, was initiated into the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Kappa at Ohio University on Sept 13. The initiation was held at the chapter house with a formal banquet for the new members. Miss Gamwell is enrolled in the College of Education and is a member of Women’s League YWCA and the Education Club.

Glouster Sharon Gamwell A. M. Gamwell Hill St Beta Upsilon Sigma Kappa National Social Sorority Ohio University Miss Gamwell College of Education Women’s League YWCA Education Club

Grange Confers Degrees At Grange Meeting

The Trimble Grange met in Grange home on Saturday evening. The first and second degrees were conferred on two candidates. Miss Josephine Campbell conducted a lecture period followed by a discussion. A potluck supper concluded the gathering, with plans announced for third and fourth degrees at the next meeting.

Glouster Trimble Grange Josephine Campbell

Glouster and Area Folk Visit Relatives as Craig Returns

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs B H Pettit and Mrs R E Davis with Arlene visited West Carrollton to see Court ney Pettit Bingman and Glenna Nel sonville hosted a family reunion. A O Hall and Patty Ann traveled to Columbus to visit Bryson families. Col Stacy W Craig, son of Delbert and, has returned home after 18 months in Korea and military release.

B. H. Pettit Trimble R. E. Davis Arlene Jacksonville West Carrollton Courtney Pettit Orville Bingman Glenna Nelsonville A. O. Hall Patty Ann Columbus John Bryson Robert Bryson Col Stacy W. Craig Delbert Craig Glouster Korea

Meeting Slated For Extension Class At Logan High

Ohio University extension service announces a potential extension class in Logan. All interested meet in room 22 at Logan High School at 7 p m to set subject time and place. typical course grants three credit hours with weekly one hour sessions dependent on sufficient interest.

Logan Ohio University Logan High School Ohio University Extension Service

800 View Horse Show Draws Big Crowd and Wins Listed

Nearly 800 spectators attended the Hecking County Fair horse show with 117 horses over four hours. Judges named winners in each class among many owners from Logan Columbus Coshocton Zanesville Newark Parkersburg Fredericktown Lancaster Athens Chillicothe and Columbus.

Logan Hecking County Fair Tom Gracey Cambridge Carl Griffith Columbus Harry Brown Jud Matheny Golden Tomahawk D. Shafer Fleeta Mary Ann Moore Parkersburg W.va War Bonnet Bill Myers Zipper Marsha Myers Newark Lady Rhythm Kay Cannon Prince Billy Gill Crikett Pattie Simpson Ceaser K. L. Smith Fredericktown Black Beauty Pete Harris Zanesville Johnny Sarrel Bill Roberts Tony G. E. Parker Randy Kisses Ann Pedicord Vivian Flash Janice Edgar Pee Wee Peggy Olmstead Coshocton Little Wonder Martha Jean Taylor Moonstreak Colonel Allen Elsie J. T. Coole, Jr McConnelsville Brown Rhythm Jackie Fisher Ace’s High Ann Seckel Richlieu George Beckman Star-Vivian Huffman Stables Chesterhill Maytime Melody L. H. Newton Magic Melody Lynn Pedicord Prince Charming Bob Pedicord del Shafer Kit Loren Simpson Montgomery’s Majesty Paula Chimip Lancaster Sandra Lou Jo Kinsley Cover Girl Joan Center Captain Strutter Joe Bennet Guess Who Francis Connett Athens Charles Taylor Chillicothe Merry Maid W. P. Morris Leesborough Dimple Wilson H. A. Barnett Washington Court House Ankle Bracelet Independence Moonshine Ronnie Vanbibera Midnight Beau D and D Farms Brookwood Genius Shirley Kaufman

Three Fined After Affray At Tavern

Nelsonville city police filed charges after an East End tavern disturbance. Alfred Shoop Tom Auflick and Walter Windle pleaded guilty in Mayor Paul Galvin's court and were fined 10 dollars plus costs. Roy H. Purnell forfeited a 20 dollar cash bond for a stop sign violation. Marvin F Krider Syracuse and Harold S Koch pleaded guilty to stop sign and red signal violations, each fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville East End Paul Galvin Alfred Shoop Tom Auflick Walter Windle Roy H. Purnell Morgantown W. Va State Highway Patrol Marvin F. Krider Syracuse Harold S. Koch

Robert Simpkins Returned Home from Hospital Stay

Chauncey Robert Simpkins, once treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a hunting accident, has been discharged and sent back to his home in Millfield.

Chauncey Robert Simpkins Mount St. Mary Hospital Millfield

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