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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1953

Page

2

Son of Local Minister To Be Ordained Sunday

Arthur E. Long son of Rev J A Long will be ordained into the Christian ministry at 10 30 a m Sunday in the local church His ordination will be attended by Rev Herald Monroe of Cleveland and Rev Gilbert Courtney Willis Jones of Hiram College will be present Long is a Sidney High School graduate and former Ohio State University student He earned a BA from Hiram College and a BD from the University of Chicago He is a World War II veteran and an Eagle Scout who has served as student minister in Ohio and Chicago Representatives from churches served by the Long family are invited to attend the service

Nelsonville Arthur E. Long J. A. Long Herald Monroe Cleveland Christian Churches of Ohio Gilbert Courtney Willis Jones Hiram College Hiram Ohio Arthur Long Sidney High School Ohio State University U.S. Air Force Divinity School University of Chicago Chicago Man’s Cave Grace Sayre Bob Lidington Akron Ernest Wills B. W. Kendall Stuart Salem Kendal Glouster Sabra Dunlap Shirley Davis Jacksonville Athens Ohio University John Francis Larry Vaughn Vaughn Ed Vaughn Robert Ochs Columbus Artie Easler Glouster Church of Christ Ochs Mrs. Bennett Xniga Byers Thursy Charles Faires Herbert Faires Ed Faires John Faires New Lexington

Stork shower honors Mrs Hintz as guests gather in Glouster

Glouster notes report Mrs Ruby Norris hosted a stork shower Monday for Mrs Betty Losey Hintz with games and prizes awarded to Betty Brunton Ruth Kloh and Grace Maynard. Ice cream cake and coffee served to guests including Virginia Moore Rosa Love Genevieve Jewell Faye Nott Donna Mae Brunton and many others. Several attendees unable to attend sent gifts.

Glouster Ruby Norris Bety (Losey) Hintz Betty Brunton Ruth Kloh Grace Maynard Virginia Moore Rosa Love Genevieve Jewell Faye Nott Donna Mae Brunton Pauline Brunton Lillian Nott Georgia Barnes Bernice Lowery Jean Kioh Betty Brunt

Angle Hosts 500 Club at Home with Five Members

Mrs. B. R. Angle hosted the 500 Club at her Mon day residence with two tables in play. A 6:30 dinner served to guests Mrs. T. A. Noon and Mrs. L. R. Richardson preceded play. Participants included Mrs. Evan Morgan Mrs. Earl Morris Mrs. Esther Lamborn Mrs. Jessie Hill and Mrs. Ernest Vernon. Mrs. Morris won high score, Mrs. Angle was second, and Mrs. Hill received consolation.

B. R. Angle T. A. Noon L. R. Richardson Evan Morgan Earl Morris Esther Lamborn Jessie Hill Ernest Vernon Morris Angle

Shepard Family Visitors Across Lake Burr Oak

Guests of Mr and Mrs Errett Shepard included Frank Shepard of Columbus who joined a Lake Burr Oak gathering. The following weekend they hosted Harold Fitch and guests from Pennsville for a squirrel hunt. Anne Shepard and Emmett Gaskallo with sons Larry and Jeffery Elyria visited Glouster relatives.

Errett Shepard Frank Shepard Columbus Shepards Lake Burr Oak Harold Fitch Pennsville Anne Shepard Emmett Gaskallo Larry Jeffery Elyria Glouster Old

Military Mail Call list entry for Earl R. Kesterson

The Messenger publishes service member addresses for a Military Mail Call column. The item lists Earl R. Kesterson from Pomeroy Route 8, with his unit 320th Gen. Hospital, APO 180, New York, NY, and horne hometown.

Kesterson Earl R Pomeroy Hostia APO Coastmaster New York N. Y

McClelland Brothers Move Between Homes and Service

John B. McClelland leaves for Germany from Camp Kilmer New Jersey after 40 days with parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McClelland. Airman trained at San Antonio and resident in Glendale eight months. His brother Pvt. Robert L. McClelland visits from Army hospital in Hot Springs Arkansas.

Glouster John Bill McClelland Lawrence McClelland Camp Kilmer N. J Germany McClelland San Antonio Texas Glendale Ariz Pvt Robert L. McClelland Army & Navy Hospital Hot Springs Ark

Fayette St Shed Destroyed by Fire

A small shed behind Blackburn Appliance on Fayette St was wrecked by fire about 4 30 p m Tuesday. The shed stored garden and yard tools and implements and was used as a tool house according to fire department reports.

Nelsonville Blackburn Appliance Fayette St

Meeting Set Friday Glouster N T Club

The N T Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Blanche Strohmeyer. The meeting aims to discuss club matters and plan upcoming events.

Glouster N. T. Club Blanche Strohmeyer

Meeting Scheduled for Glouster-Pythian Sisters

The Glouster-Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30. All members are urged to attend.

Women of the Moose Convene Thursday Meeting

The Sediment note concerns rivers carrying debris into the ocean sometimes piling to depths over 1000 feet. The Moose Hall will host the Women of the Moose meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Nelsonville Social Notes Amateur club meeting in Nelsonville

The Business Girls Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Elizabeth I’s home with seven members present. Mrs. Ray led devotions and the program while Mrs. Mil dred Barrows and Mrs. Wilma Tolliver won contests. Grace Plummer took the traveling prize. Next meeting at Mrs. Gladys Simonton Chauncey. A membership drive and fund raising for equipment, stage, and library books were discussed.

The Christian Church Elizabeth I Ray Mildred Barrows Wilma Tolliver Grace Plummer Gladys Simonton Chauncey

PTA Holds Inaugural Meeting At Junior High

The High School PTA opened the new year at the junior high building Monday evening with Charles Tan guay presiding as president. Members introduced themselves to welcome new parents and teachers, while Mrs. Joan Hughes was named chairman of the program committee and Mrs. Violet Carroll chaired another segment.

PTA Charles Tanguay Joan Hughes Violet Carroll

Reynolds Rites Are Thursday

Funeral services for Raymond Reynolds 37 of 425 Viand St. will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery He died Tuesday in an accident near Columbus Ohio He was a World War II veteran and steel worker Survivors include wife Frances Gibbs Reynolds son Bobby Ray 16 father Capt William H Reynolds and others Friends may visit Reynolds home after 7 p m tonight Veterans of Mason County Post 23 of the American Legion will meet at the local Legion Hall at 1 p.m Thursday to take part in military rites.

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Raymond Reynolds Viand St Columbus Ohio John Sargent Lone Oak Mr. Reynolds Coal Run Frances Gibbs Reynolds Bobby Ray William H. Reynolds Minnie Reynolds Main St Frank Reynolds New Haven Kanauga Pauline Griffin Chesapeake Ida Mae Hemingway Newport Reynolds Mason County American Legion Legion Hall

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jack Hemsworth of Nelsonville welcome a son. Admissions include Ben Kirkendall of Nelsonville, Mrs Amy Speelman Nelsonville Route 2, Mrs Adrienne Hook Nelsonville Route 1, James E Driggs Murray City, Adelbert Patton Nelsonville, James Weaver Nelsonville, John Bohyer Nelsonville.

Jack Hemsworth Nelsonville Ben Kirkendall Amy Speelman Adrienne Hook James E. Driggs Murray City Adelbert Patton James Weaver John Bohyer

Edson L. Dean Rites Set for Thursday in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Edson L. Dean who died Monday night will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Warren funeral home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home 833 Poplar Street until the service. The Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles will hold services at the residence this evening at 7 30 p.m.

Nelsonville Edson L. Dean Warren Green Lawn Poplar St Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles

Doan's Pills Backache Relief Ad

Nearing backache and loss of pep may stem from slowed kidney function. Doctors emphasize kidney health and urge not neglect. Try Dean's Pile a mild diuretic used by millions for over 60 years. Doan's pills help ease kidney discomfort and waste elimination.

Dean Doan Ady

Linton Family Basket Picnic at Athens Gathering

The family of Mr and Mrs Charlies Linton held a basket picnic dinner at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wilbur Williams Athens Route 4. Attendees included William Shelton Barber ton Emmett Sterling Lancaster Clarence Dawley Raymond Dawley Ervin Dawley Worthington Ruby Hawk Athens Route 5 Harry Bradbury Addison Linton Nelsonville and Charles Linton Nelsonville Route 1.

Charlies Linton St. John St Wilbur Williams Athens Ruby Hawk Harry Bradbury Charles Linton Nelsonville Addison Linton

Clark Courtney Circle 3 WSCS Meets at Mrs Mender Home

Clark Courtney Circle 3 of WSCS at First Methodist Church met Thursday evening at Mrs. Hubert Mender’s home with 13 members present. Mrs C L Stout led devotionals and Mrs Lucy Shafer presented the program. refreshments were served by hostesses. The next meeting will be at Mrs Emma Beard’s home with Mrs Stout assisting and Mrs Bessie Ball delivering the program while Mrs Fannie Williams leads the devotional.

Clark Courtney WSCS First Methodist Church Hubert Mender Fannie Williams Helen Oakley C. L. Stout Lucy Shafer Emma Beard Stout Bessie Ball

WBA Meeting in Eagles Hall Reports Planned Events

At a Monday night WBA gathering in Eagles Hall Miss Ina Hoover district deputy gave a talk outlining objectives. The social committee led by Mrs. Mabel Steenrod Mrs. Martha Neikirk and Mrs. Bessie Bland provided refreshments. Games and contests were planned for October with Mrs. John Fisher and Mrs. George Hartgrove on the social committee.

WBA Eagles Hall Ina Hoover Mabel Steenrod Martha Neikirk Bessie Bland John Fisher George Hartgrove

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Saltz Home

The Missionary Society of the First Pre ran Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs John Saltz's home on W Washington St. Mrs John Wood will lead the program and Mrs William Anderson will give the Bible study.

The Missionary Society of the First Pre Ran Thuy John Saltz W. Washington St John Wood William Anderson

Pythian Sisters Plan Evening Meeting

The Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 p m in the K of all building for a scheduled gathering.

Packers Browns Game Attendances Mentioned in Ohio Item

Mr and Mrs Jack Whyte attend the football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland Saturday night. Mr and Mrs C D Duncan spent the end of the week in Jackson as guests of their son and family Donna Jean and Gary. Circle of Ruth will conduct a rummage sale at City Hall in Nelsonville Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Jack Whyte Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Cleveland C. D. Duncan Jackson Donnal M. Duncan Donna Jean Gary Nelsonville Circle of Ruth The First Presbyterian Church City Hall

Deanville Man Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus

James Andy Hall of Deanville underwent major surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday.

Nelsonville James Andy) Hall Deanville St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Glouster Kiwanis Highlight Key Club Progress

Buddy Preston spoke at Hotel Gordon on Key Club origins, stages, and membership. The Glouster club earned a 1952 district award for outstanding community service and October is set as 100 percent meeting attendance month.

Glouster Buddy” Preston Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon West Coast Ohio Evan Williams Columbus-Bexley Club Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Clifford Collins Ohio Fuel Gas Co Williams Carl Bradbury Richard Eddy Ray White Lawrence Colbert L. G. DeLong Richard Guinther Enlon Grubbs

Nelsonville Two Magician Shows Draw Big Audiences

Birch the Magician entertained full houses in the Nelsonville high school auditorium with a matinee for students and an 8 pm evening performance. The Rotary Club sponsored the events to benefit the park fund and local projects. Birch showcased illusions in the Keller Houdini Thurston tradition with many novelties.

Nelsonville Birch

Two Children Break Arms in Nelsonville Routine Injuries

In Nelsonville, two children were treated at Mount St Mary Hospital for right arm fractures. Rickie Warren, 7, daughter of Charles and Mrs Warren, fell while playing with her brother. Hubert Cottrill, 10, son of Robert and Mrs Cottrill of New Straitsville, injured his arm falling from a bicycle. Walter Harkrader, local worker for Sharp Manufacturing Co., received cuts about the left eye when a wrench slipped and broke his glasses.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Rickie Warren Charles Warren Hubert Cottrill Robert Cottrill New Straitsville Walter Harkrader Sharp Manufacturing Co

Relatives Rites Planned for Green Family

Nelsonville double funeral services planned for Lawrence Green and Hannah Green. Rev F W Wentz to conduct Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Warren funeral home. Lawrence Green died Monday night near Hebron. Hannah Green died Tuesday morning in Columbus. Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Warren funeral home.

Nelsonville Lawrence Green Hannah Green F. W. Wentz First Methodist Church Warren Funeral Home Green Hebron Miss Green Columbus Green Lawn Cemetery

Automobile Stolen From Parking Place in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police report a green 1941 Ford sedan owned by Ervin Edwards of New Marsh Field was stolen from a parking area near Harry's Gulf Station on E Chestnut Street between 2:30 and 3:45 am Tuesday. Edwards, employed at North American in Columbus, parks there while riding to work. keys were left in the car. The missing vehicle was reported to police at about 1:15 a.m.

Nelsonville Ervin Edwards New Marshfield Harry’s Gulf Station E. Chestnut St Edwards North American Columbus

Prayer leaders named for Calvary Baptist service

Mrs Pearl Newman and Miss Lelia Brooks will lead the Wednesday 7 pm prayer service at Calvary Baptist Church. The Missionary Society plans a meeting Thursday at 7 pm in the church auditorium.

Glouster Pearl Newman Lelia Brooks Calvary Baptist Church the Missionary Society

Peterson's Ointment Advertisement for Eczema Relief

An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment relieves itching eczema and other skin blemishes with one application. money refunded if not delighted. It also promotes use for itching feet and cracks between toes with a 45 cent price at all druggists.

T. T. Connor Philadelphia Peterson

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