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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1953

Page

4

Four Girls Clubs Present Charity Variety Show in School

Nelsonville high school hosts a benefit variety show titled 4 for the Money on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The event features Jean Shafer James Rees Nancy Wolf James Hoy Carol Albrecht and trampoline acts Bill Comley and John Botucis with a TV This Is Your Life segment and a panel quiz. Proceeds fund home economics and business training equipment Tri-Hi-Y projects and girls physical education supplies. A 5:30 box supper in the junior high cafeteria precedes the show with an auction led by Dan Helfer and FHA refreshments sold in the cafeteria.

Nelsonville Tri-Hi-Y YMCA Jean Shafer James Rees Nancy Wolf James Hoy Athens Carol Albrecht Ohio University Bill Comley John Botucis Chuck” Shafer Jerry Priser Helen Washburn Kathryn Gray Gary Bodyer Barbara Priser Dan Helfer FHA

Wonder Salve and Soap Advertised for Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Wonder Salve and Wonder Medicated Soap as remedies for itching eczema psoriasis infections athlete's foot and other skin troubles. Says developed for soldiers and safe for children with money back guarantee. Sold at Buck Athens by Quick Gallaher Athens Drug Stores and local druggists.

Athens Quick Gallaher Athens Drug Stores Adv T. T. Connor Philadelphia

Son of Local Minister To Be Ordained Sunday

Arthur E. Long son of Rev J A Long will be ordained into the Istian ministry at 10:30 a m Sunday in the local church. The service will feature Rev Herald Monroe of Cleveland and Rev Gilbert Courtney with Willis Jones of Hiram College present. Long is a Sidney High School graduate and a Hiram College BA holder who served in WWII and studied at Ohio University Divinity School.

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 Ohio Chicago

Stork shower honors Mrs Betty Losey Hintz at Glouster

Glouster Route 1 hosted a stork shower Monday in honor of Mrs Betty Losey Hintz. Guests enjoyed games with prizes awarded to Betty Brunton Ruth Kloh and Grace Maynard. Ice cream cake and coffee served to many attendees including Rita Pat Garner Hazel Fouts Norma Norris and Grace Maynard. Several guests sent gifts from distance.

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 Ruth Kioh Rita Pat Garner Hazel Fouts Norma Norris Alice Christman Madge Harry Ruth Losey Muriel Standley Betty Hufford Ruth Hook Mae Losey Jackie June Losey Reg Kathryn Jeffrey Nors

Angle Hosts 500 Club at Home With Ten Participants

Mrs. B. R. Angle entertained the 500 Club at her home Monday evening with two tables in play. A chicken dinner was served to guests Mrs. T. A. Noon and Mrs. L. R. Richardson. Players included Mrs. Evan Morgan, Mrs. Earl Morris, Mrs. Esther Lamborn, Mrs. Jessie Hill, and Mrs. Ernest Vernon. Morris won high score, Angle was second, and Hill took consolation.

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

Shepard Family Social Notes From Ohio Gatherings

Frank Shepard of Columbus and the Shepard family hosted guests at Lake Burr Oak on Friday. On Saturday the Shepards were entertained by Mr and Mrs Harold Fitch of Pennsville where the men hunted squirrels. Anne Shepard and Emmett Gaskallo with sons Larry and Jeffery of Elyria visited Glouster relatives.

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

Military Mail Call at The Messenger

The Messenger invites readers to submit addresses of service members for the Military Mail Call column. Include full home address, service member’s hometown, and sender’s name. Example entry: Earl R. Kesterson, Pomeroy Route 8, AF 15496790, 320th General Hospital, Ward 6-D, APO 180, Coast Master, New York, NY.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Kesterson Earl R Pomeroy Hostia APO Coastmaster New York N. Y

McClellands’ Son Leaves for Germany from Camp Kilmer

John B. McClelland heads to Camp Kilmer New Jersey as embarkation port for a three year tour in Germany after 40 days with parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McClelland. Airman trained at San Antonio and spent eight months in Glendale Arizona. His brother Pvt Robert L. McClelland, stationed at Army and Navy Hospital Hot Springs Arkansas, also visited.

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 Street shed destroyed by fire

Nelsonville fire department reported a small shed behind Blackburn Appliance on Fayette Street burned about 4 30 p m Tuesday. The tool house stored garden and yard tools and implements and was wrecked by the blaze.

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.

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.

Moose Women to Meet at Moose Hall Thursday Night

Women of the Moose plan a meeting in Moose Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday. The note adds an environmental line about river sediment washing into the sea and forming deep piles, noting depths over 1000 feet.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Nelsonville Social Notes of the Christian Church Ladies

The Business Girls Class met at Mrs Elizabeth I s home with seven members. Mrs Ray led devotions and program. Contests were won by Mrs Mildred Barrows and Mrs Wilma Tolliver. Traveling prize to Mrs Grace Plummer. Next meeting at Mrs Gladys Simonton Chauncey. A membership drive is planned at a football game and fund raising ideas were offered.

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

PTA Opens New Year at Junior High Meeting

The High School PTA held its first meeting of the school year at the junior high, Monday evening. New president Charles Tan guay presided as members introduced themselves to welcome new parents and teachers. Mrs. Joan Hughes was named chairman of the program committee.

PTA Charles Tanguay Joan Hughes Violet Carroll

Reynolds Rites Are Thursday

Funeral services for Raymond Reynolds 37 of 425 Viand St. are set for 2 30 p m Thursday at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery He was born June 13 1916 in Coal Run Ohio and served in World War II Survivors include wife Frances Gibbs Reynolds son Bobby Ray 16 father Capt William H Reynolds and others Friends may view at Reynolds home after 7 p m today Veterans group to meet at 1 p m Thursday for 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 William H. Reynolds, Jr Kanauga Pauline Griffin Chesapeake Ida Mae Hemingway Newport Reynolds Mason County American Legion Legion Hall

Mount St Mary Hospital Births Admitted

Mr and Mrs Jack Hemsworth Nelsonville welcomed a son. Admitted Ben Kirkendall 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 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. The Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles will hold services at the residence tonight at 7 30 p.m.

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

Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief

Nagging backache and fatigue may signal slow kidney function doctors warn. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used by millions for over 60 years, claimed to ease kidney tubes work and waste elimination.

Dean Doan

Linton Family Hosts Basket Picnic at Athens Area Home

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Linton held a basket picnic at the couple's son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Williams home in Athens Route 4. Attendees included several Worthington couples and relatives from Nelsonville and Barberton.

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

Clark Co Circle 3 WSCS meets at Mrs Mender home

Clark Co Circle 3 of the First Methodist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Hubert Mender with assisting hostesses Mrs Fannie Williams and Mrs Helen Oakley. Mrs C L Stout led devotions and Mrs Lucy Shafer presented Long Meng refreshments were served to 13 members. Next meeting will be at Mrs Emma Beard home with Mrs Stout assisting. Mrs Bessie Ball will have the program and Mrs Fannie Williams the devotions.

Clark Co Circle 3 WSCS First Methodist Church Hubert Mender Fannie Williams Helen Oakley C. L. Stout Lucy Shafer Emma Beard Stout Bessie Ball

WBA Meeting Highlights Social Plans in Eagles Hall

At a Monday night WBA gathering in the Eagles Hall Miss Ina Hoover district deputy spoke on the order objectives. The social committee Ms Mabel Steenrod Mrs Martha Neikirk and Mrs Bessie Bland arranged refreshments and games were planned for the October meeting 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 Meet at Mrs Saltz Home Thursday

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Saltz on West Washington Street. Mrs. John Wood will be program leader and Mrs. William Anderson will lead the Bible study.

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church John Saltz W. Washington St John Wood William Anderson

Pythian Sisters Schedule Meeting at K of P Hall

The Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall. Members will discuss upcoming events and arrangements for the chapter activities.

Pythian Sisters K of P

Couple attend Packers Browns game in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs Jack Whyte attended 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 Mr and Mrs Donnal M Duncan and children Donna Jean and Gary. They attended the Jackson creams football game Friday night.

Jack Whyte Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Cleveland C. D. Duncan Jackson Donnal M. Duncan Donna Jean Gary

Circle of Ruth rummage sale at City Hall

Nelsonville church group Circle of Ruth of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a rummage sale at City Hall this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds go to church missions and local support.

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

Key Club group learns about service program in Glouster

Buddy Preston spoke to Glouster Kiwanis at Hotel Gordon detailing the Key Club’s 28 year history originated on the West Coast. He described membership mainly from high school seniors and juniors, with a focus on scholastic records and leadership potential, and noted five Key Clubs exist in the Ninth Division.

Glouster Buddy” Preston Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon West Coast Preston David Grubbs Richard Lane Jan Angle Mike Kittle Tom Williams David Lons Mark Shaw James Campbell Richard Guinther Evan Williams Columbus-Bexley Club Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Clifford Collins The Ohio Fuel Gas Co Williams Carl Bradbury Richard Eddy Ray White Lawrence Colbert L. G. DeLong Enlon Grubbs Merrill Ogg Roger Kittle Rev. D. K. Teater Hugh Billingsley Harold Rose B. R. Angle George Campbell Norbert Johnston Dan Kovach Porter Dugan Joe Williams

Nelsonville Magician Delights With Two Shows

Birch, the Magician, drew large crowds at the Nelsonville high school auditorium with a matinee for children and an 8 p.m. evening show. Sponsored by the Nelsonville Rotary Club, the program benefited the park fund and local activities. He presents a Keller Houdini Thurston style illusion act with many novelties.

Nelsonville Birch

Two Children Break Arms in Mount St. Mary Hospital Visit

In Nelsonville two children, Rickie Warren seven and Hubert Cottrill ten, were treated for arm fractures after separate falls. Rickie, daughter of Charles and family, fell during play. Hubert, son of Robert Cottrill of New Straitsville, injured himself biking. Walter Harkrader, a local Sharp Manufacturing employee, 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 doubles funeral services for Lawrence Green and Hannah Green at 1 30 p m Tuesday. Rev F W Wentz of First Methodist Church will conduct at Warren funeral home. Lawrence Green died near Hebron Monday night. Hannah Green died Tuesday morning in Columbus. Burial in 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 Lot in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police report a green 1941 Ford sedan stolen from a parking spot near Harry's Gulf Station on E Chestnut Street early Tuesday. Ervin Edwards, who works in Columbus, left keys in the car and suspects it was taken between 2:30 and 3:45 am. he reported the loss around 4:15 am.

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

Prayer Leaders Named for Calvary Baptist Church

Mrs. Pearl Newman and Miss Lelia Brooks named prayer leaders for a Wednesday 7 p.m. service at Calvary Baptist Church. The Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium.

Glouster Pearl Newman Lelia Brooks Calvary Baptist Church the Missionary Society

Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Relief

Advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching pimples and red blotches with a 45 cent price and money back guarantee. Also marketed for itching feet and cracks between toes claiming relief after one application or refund.

Peterson

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