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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1952

Page

2

Kiwanis Discusses Lake Burr Oak Sanitation and Broom Drive

A Kiwanis Club session heard Byron Russell of the state Health Department explain the lake area sanitary district extends one mile from Lake Burr Oak. Details covered septic permits, well distances, and leach bed rules. The club reported 271 of 300 Kiwanis broom units sold for the Underprivileged Child fund and approved dam project concessions.

Glouster Lake Burr Oak Kiwanis Club Byron Russell Athens State Department of Health Kiwanis Huntington Corps of Engineers Roger Kittle L. G. DeLong Lawrence Colbert Kiwanis International United States Ray Lange Richard Eddy John Devol Richard Guinther Ray White Dan Kovach George Campbell L. G. De-Long Hugh Billingsley B. R. Angle Porter Dugan Merrill Ogg Ben Goldberg Carl Bredbury

Wide Area To Be Aided By A-Plant Official Says

E B Smith of the SEC Regional Council told the Rotary Club that the atomic development in Southern Ohio will affect the entire eight county district. He urged unity and planning to promote agriculture and new industry, citing Athens County dairy and poultry potential and the need to capitalize on 10 000 acres of uncultivated crop land.

Nelsonville Ohio E. B. Smith SEC Regional Council Rotary Club Ohio River Athens County Smith Nehemiah of Lloyd Gray Dayton Schultheis Logan Club

Tipton Funeral Thursday in Athens County

Clarence Tipton 62 WWI veteran and former Athens County resident died unexpectedly Tuesday in Lancaster. Survived by step daughter Ruth Fry of Crown Hill West Virginia and several cousins in Athens County. Body at Stout Funeral Home with services Thursday at 10 30 am conducted by Rev J A Long. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens.

Nelsonville Clarence Tipton Athens County Buchtel Lancaster Bertha Tipton Ruth Fry Crown Hill W. Va Stout Funeral Home J. A. Long West Union St Athens

Bell-ans Stomach Relief Ad Promises Gas Comfort

Doctor specialists who treat stomach trouble say Bell-ans tablet often gives comforting relief when everything else fails for gas heartburn and acid indigestion. Get a 25¢ package of Bell-ans tablets at your druggists today. Adv.

Union Service Set by Local Churches in Nelsonville

A union service at First Methodist Church Nelsonville Sunday at 7 p m marks observance of the Revised Standard Version Bible. Ministers speak on topics including How We Got Our Bible and Bible Translation. Rev W C Pfeiffer Rev J L Evans and Rev J A Long. Music by Methodist choirs. About 3000 observances nationwide. local Bible exhibit window on Public Square invites exhibits.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church W. C. Pfeiffer

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Convenes in Cincinnati

Nelsonville based Valley Lodge 169 members and officers meet at 7 30 p m as the annual Grand Lodge of Ohio session opens in Cincinnati. James Hollenbaugh serves as local delegate with Raymond Patton set for advancement to grand prelate. Mrs Flossie Cope attends from the Pythian Sisters during the same convening week.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Ithias C. Roy Tomlinson Grand Lodge of Ohio K. of P Cincinnati James Hollenbaugh Raymond Patton Temple of Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge Flossie Cope

Pvt. Davis Leaves for Camp Kilmer Overseas Assignment

Pvt. Charles Davis ends a two week visit with his parents in Nelsonville and departs for Camp Kilmer New Jersey for overseas duty. His wife Mrs Davis returns to work in Columbus after accompanying him home and visiting relatives.

Nelsonville Charles Davis L. A. Davis Camp Kilmer N. J Davis Paul Cavote Columbus

Roy E. Martin Dies At Home of Daughter

Roy E. Martin former Murray City mayor died Tuesday at his daughter's home in Dayton Ohio. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Walters funeral home on S Main Street Dayton.

Roy E. Martin Nelsonville Murray City Dayton Walters S. Main St

Visitation Week Aims to Bring Guests to Local Church

The Rev. John De vol announced Visitation Week at the Methodist Church. Members are urged to bring a visitor to Sunday school or the church service during the week.

Glouster John Devol

N. T. Club Plans Reading Meet at Mrs West Home

The N T Club meets Saturday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Bessie West's home. Members are asked to bring a reading.

N.T Bessie West

Mrs Gilbert Courtney Confined to Home by Illness

Mrs. Gilbert Court ney has been confined to her home since Sunday by illness.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney

Nelsonville Circle 4 Social Notes Meeting

Circle 4 of WSCS First Methodist Church meets at Mrs. Victor Oakley home 7 30 p m Thursday on West Washington Street.

Wilson-Coakley WSCS First Methodist Church Victor Oakley W. Washington St

Women of St Andrews parish host Friday card party

The St Andrews parish women plan a card party at the Parish Hall on Friday starting at 8 p.m. Euchre and canasta will be played for entertainment and donations.

St. Andrews Parish

Births and Admits at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list new births for Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Lewis of Athens Route 3 a son and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dishong of Nelsonville a daughter. Admissions include George Arnold of New Marshfield Route 1 Carrol Pickett and Mrs. Agnes Woodard of Nelsonville plus Mrs. Josephine Guerra of Athens with Ronald Levan of Hemlock and Mrs. Mary Dufford of New Straitsville Route, Robert Sands of Murray City. Other admissions include Mrs. Cora Campbell of New Straitsville Route 2 and Mrs. Melvin Ward of Nelsonville Route 2 along with Mrs. Richard Barros of Athens Mrs. Robert Robb of Logan and a son and Mrs. Lawrence Limo of Glouster.

Winfield Lewis Athens Joseph Dishong Nelsonville George Arnold New Marshfield Carrol Pickett Agnes Woodard Josephine Guerra Ronald Levan Hemlock Mary Dufford New Straitsville Robert Sands Murray City Cora Campbell Melvin Ward Richard Barros Robert Robb Logan Lawrence’ Limo Glouster

Two Men Are Charged In Nelsonville Courts

In Nelsonville Clifford Dowler is charged with assault and battery and cited to appear for arraignment in Mayor Paul Galvin's court Friday evening. An affidavit by Alma Potts is on file. William P. Carelli from Smithers, West Virginia pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating a truck on a state highway without proper permits, fined $5 and costs, with the affidavit filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville Clifford Dowler Paul Galvin Alma Potts William P. Carelli Smithers W. Va State Highway Patrol

New York Age Level Decreases Says Poll

A City Planning Department survey shows 143000 more people left New York City than moved in over the last decade. About 90 percent of movers out were aged 45 to 64, while in-migration for males 25-34 and females 15-34 exceeded out-migration by about 100000. NYC population rose 436962 from 1940 to 1950.

New York New York City City Planning Department

Relatives Feted At Wallace Home

A Sunday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Wallace Broad St Newark honored relatives including Mr and Mrs E E McCoy and children Beth Ann and Richard and Misses Helen and Elsie J Wallace also of Newark Mr and Mrs A W Sweeny of St Petersburg Fla Mrs Charles Sweeny and Mr and Mrs Cc F Wallace attended the event hosted by the Wallace family in Newark.

Glouster W. W. Wallace Broad St E. E. McCoy R. S. McCoy Beth Ann Richard Helen Elsie J. Wallace Newark A. W. Sweeny St. Petersburg Fla Charles Sweeny Cc. F. Wallace

Local Social Roundup From Athens to Marietta

Miss Helen Kee travels to Athens to enroll at Ohio University. Dayton residents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Basim visit relatives in the area. WSCS hosts at Curt Chenoweth home. Mrs. Lloyd Remely, recently discharged from Memorial Hospital Marietta, returns home. Sunday guests include Qwen Shaw family, Gerald Root family, Vana Rowland family, Chester Rowland family, Glen Danielson, James Nolen family, and Elden Rowland. Centenary Sunday school held a picnic at City Park in Parkersburg West Virginia.

Bill Gerald Root Hilda Zanesville Vana Rowland Martha Ellen Newark Chester Rowland Lloyd Rowland Malta Glen Danielson Chesterhill James Nolen David Joyce Warner Ernest Rowland Elden Athens Centenary City Park Parkersburg W. Va Lyle Basim

Cleaning and Painting Accomplished by Chauncey Class

Members of the Friendship Class at Chauncey Church of Christ met at the Parish House Tuesday night to clean and paint. Junior High helpers included Johnny Mullins and Eugene Weekly assisting with the work.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Johnny Mullins Eugene

Glouster Personalities Share Weekend Visits Across States

Glouster residents and friends enjoyed a weekend of visits with relatives and guests from Columbus Pittsfield Ill Jacksonville Cleveland Shady Side Nelsonville Waterloo Iowa Detroit and Jacksons ville. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles H Stephen and Mary Jane Ginnan among others.

Charles H. Stephenson Verla Jean Jan Billie Jo Mary Jane Ginnan Columbus James Franklin Bob Emrick Pittsfield Ill Dora Emrick Tally Munden Frank Dunnette Clarence Strohmeyer Cleveland Anthony Leroy Julius Bratka Jacksonville Howard Parker William Loeffler Shadyside Howard Atka McConnelaville Lawrence Turner Mary Katherine Brooks Nelsonville G. C. Bryan Vernon Stepanek Danny Rawdon al Waterloo Iowa Edwin Bescoe Detroit Glennis Bryan

Psychologist Works To Keep GIs Happy

Dr. Robert F. Utter of the University of New Mexico reports on keeping soldiers content when changing clothing. He tested reactions of men to new materials to gauge how quickly they adjust and how it affects performance. He previously led the psychology unit at the Quartermaster Climactic Research Laboratory in Lawrence.

Robert F. Utter University of New Mexico Utter Quartermaster Climactic Research Laboratory Lawrence, Mass

Tuppers Plains Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Waldo Mitchell of California recent guests of Mr and Mrs Pearl Shields. East Liverpool couple William Lee visited Mr and Mrs Frank Cole. Athens pair Curtis Bailey spent Sunday with the Newland family. Wallace Bradford family of Middleport stayed with Hobart Shields. Nadine Newland of Gallipolis visited home. Elmer Newland and Emma Sanders were supper guests of John Parker. Rev Joe B Maffett conducted appointment at the Christian Church. Phyllis Newland.

Tuppers Plains Waldo Mitchell California Pearl Shields William Lee East Liverpool Frank Cole Curtis Bailey Athens Newland Wallace Bradford Middleport Hobart Shields Nadine Newland Gallipolis

FHA Club Elects Officers For 1952 53 Year

Chauncey and Dover High School FHA members met with adviser Mrs. Jennie Jackson to elect officers for the 1952 53 year. No officers were elected with names including Patty Nogrady Ann Roberts Patty Lav an Janis Davis Betty Lavan Grace Ann Crabtree Shirley Sisson Faye Hammond Janice Kasler.

Chauncey FHA Chauncey-Dover High School Jennie Jackson Patty Nogrady Ann Roberts Patty Lavan Janis Davis Betty Lavan Bonita Boudinot Grace Ann Crabtree Shirley Sisson Faye Hammond Janice Kasler

Snakes Are Cannibals Says Rattler Hunter

Dillon Montana report says Stewart Schlafke, a rattlesnake hunter, found a 30 inch rattler and after returning to the spot the same day found a second rattler with the first snake's rattles removed, indicating cannibal behavior.

Dillon Mont Stewart Schlafke

Mrs. Morgan Hosts 500 Club at Hotel Gordon

Mrs. Ina Morgan hosted the 500 club at Hotel Gordon Monday evening. First prize went to Mrs. Bertha Angle, second to Mrs. O A McDonald, and third to Mrs. Marie Yount. Refreshments were served to the named members and to Mrs. Lucille Withem, Mrs. Esther Lamborn, and Mrs. Irene Morris.

Glouster Ina Morgan 500 Club Hotel Gordon Bertha Angle O. A. McDonald Marie Yount Lucille Withem Esther Lamborn Irene Morris

Senior Class Taking Candy Cookie Orders

Glouster High School senior class will take orders for candy or cookies at any time. Items offered at a moderate price for parties or gifts to servicemen here or abroad. Call 3281 Mrs Rose or 4143 Libby White or 3841 Alice Holbert or 2961 Jack Stephenson or 3282 Virginia Lee.

Glouster Glouster High School Mrs. Rose Libby White Alice Holbert Jack Stephenson Virginia Lee

Laurelville community notes include clubs and band event

The Ladies Bridge Club met at Mrs. Frieda Lappen's home with score awards won by Mrs. Della Reichelderfer and Emma Cox. The Laurel Sunday school class gathered at Mrs. Mabel Bowers's home with members including Amy McClelland and Emma Cox. Contest winners were Mrs. Hinton and Miss Hoy. Cards were sent to patients Andalene Poling and Myrtle DeHaven. The Laurelville School Band joined the Hocking County Fair contest. Eldon Fox suffered a broken leg. Freddie Karshner and family visited Spencer home. Bill Karshner's wife gave birth at Berger Hospital to Celesta Hoy.

Laurelville Ladies Bridge Club Frieda Lappen Della Reichelderfer Emma Cox Laurel Mabel Bowers Mary Kohler Amy McClelland Thelma Hinton Lecca Hoy Dora Ross Elsie DeLong Gladys Hedges Cora Rose Eunice Goodman Alice Morris Margie West Florence Fetheroll Hinton Miss Hoy Andalene Poling Myrtle DeHaven Hocking County Fair Eldon Fox Freddie Karshner Gahanna Johnnie Spencer Bill Karshner Berger Hospital Celesta Hoy

John O Kaylor of Mason 95 Dies in 194? Funeral Planned

John O. Kaylor 95, a noted Mason farmer linked to Civil War era, died September 22 at 10 p.m. Born October 12, 1857, he outlived by three sons W. E. Kaylor Letart D. E. Kaylor Washington and John Kaylor Columbus and daughters Mae and Florence at home. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Kaylor residence with Rev. George Weirick presiding. Burial in Broad Run Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

Letart W. Va D. E. Kaylor Washington, D. C John Kaylor Columbus Mae Kaylor Florence Kaylor Kaylor George Weirick Broad Run

Enrollment Passes 200 at CHAUNCEY High School

Supt. W G Davis reports enrollment at CHAUNCEY High School has reached 208 with late entries. The class breakdown shows 60 freshmen 62 sophomores 46 juniors and 40 seniors.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Supt W. G. Davis

Measures Suggested To Forestall Fires

Fire Chief Forrest Campbell urged homeowners to inspect furnaces chimneys and heating equipment soon to prevent fires from faulty devices. He noted failing flues and crumbling mortar in chimneys can create crevices, especially where chimneys pass through attic floors and roofs.

Glouster Forrest Campbell Campbell

Floridian Dies at 103 Leaves Large Descendant Roster

Noel R Raulerson of Stuart Florida died at 103 leaving 17 children 110 grandchildren 165 great grandchildren and 34 great great grandchildren. Born 1848 he married in 1869 and lived as a cattleman and farmer active in church work.

Stuart, Fla Noel R. Raulerson Florida Raulerson

Ninth Birthday Celebrated at Stephenson Home

GLOUSTER Miss Verla Jean Stephenson and Miss Jayne Ann Jarvis hosted a surprise birthday party Friday afternoon at the Stephenson home in Trimble for Jan Stephenson. Outdoor games preceded ice cream cake and candy for guests including Diana Gierhart Glouster Frances Kearns Wanda Kearns Sandy Lee Jacksonville Jill Morrison Gwen Harvey Mollie Fleming Susan Barrett Colletta Davis Douglas Davis Butch Hellyer April Van Gilder Norma Van Gilder Cheryl Armstrong Tonia Glaspy Shirley Karns Jerry Brown Billie Jo Stephenson Trimble and Ted Covert Nelsonville.

Glouster Verla Jean Stephenson Jayne Ann Jarvis Stephenson Trimble Jan Stepenson Diana Gierhart Frances Wanda Kearns Sandy Lee Jacksonville Jill Morrison Gwen Harvey Mollie Susan Fleming Paul Susan Carol Ann Barrett Colletta Jean Douglas Davis Butch Hellyer April Norma van Gilder Cheryl Armstrong Tonia Glaspy Shirley Karns Jerry Brown Billie Jo Stephenson Ted Covert Nelsonville

Auxiliary of UMWA Plans Friday Meeting

Mrs Elizabeth Clark secretary of Ladies Auxiliary of UMW of A Glouster announces a regular meeting at Moose Hall Friday 7 30 p m Plans to attend the Lancaster Fair will be discussed A pot luck lunch will be served

Peterson's Ointment advert promises fast eczema relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick relief for eczema pimples and skin irritations. It claims itching relief improved skin appearance and offers a money back guarantee at all druggists with a 40c price.

Peterson

Robert Gamwe Jr. Taken for Appendectomy

Robert Gamwe Jr. was taken to Sheltering Army Hospital Monday evening for an appendectomy, performed Tuesday morning.

Glouster Robert Gamwe)), Jr

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