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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1954

Page

5

Francis Raymond Lehman Dies at 52 in Haydenville

Francis Raymond Lehman 52 lifelong Haydenville resident died Sunday at home after extended illness. He worked at Natco until retirement eight years ago. Survived by wife Annabelle, two sons Robert and William, two sisters, one brother, and several siblings. rites by Rev. Clyde Backus at Haydenville Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial at Smiths Chapel cemetery.

Nelsonville Francis Raymond Lehman Haydenville Natco Methodist Church Eagles Lodge Jacob Gracie Ann Lehman Annabelle Lehman Robert Ville William Fort Knox Clara Wallett Newark Frank Black Lancaster John Columbus Warren Funeral Home Clyde Backus Smiths Chapel

Happy Hustler Class meets at Mrs. Ernest Smith home

The RACINE group of the Happy Hustler Class gathered at Mrs. Ernest Smith residence with eighteen members and two guests. A 6 o'clock pot luck dinner preceded the meeting and plans were made for a food sale on October 23 at Bryson Hardware.

Racine Ernest Smith Grace Krider Bulah Morris Lavinia Simpson Bryson Hardware Sybil Miles Maude Stewart Miles Edith Hayman Jessie Neigler Lillian Jiiden Sibyl Miles Mary Dunfee Margaret Hoddashell Hazel Cl

Meeting Scheduled for Nelsonville Cub Scout Orientation

The first city-wide orientation and pack meeting is set for Tuesday at the Methodist Church with a 6 p m potluck supper. Families are asked to bring sandwiches covered dishes and table service. parents of eight to eleven year old boys interested in cub scouting should attend and meet James Markle field scout executive.

Nelsonville Methodist Church James Markle

Fracture Report From Nelsonville Hit by Lawn Mower Handle

Mrs. Lessie Hannas of 46 Short Street sustained a fracture of her right wrist on Friday evening after tripping over a lawnmower handle in her backyard. She was treated at home by a neighbor and is resting with her physician monitoring recovery.

Nelsonville Lessie Hannas Short St

Carbondale Man Samuel J. Pierce Dies at 74

Samuel J. Pierce, 74, of Chauncey and Carbondale, died Saturday evening at Mount St. Mary Hospital after hospitalization since Tuesday. He lived with his niece Emma Krangke and leaves two Columbus relatives, a half sister in Columbus, and several nieces and nephews. Wife May Pierce preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Johnson funeral home conducted by Rev. J. A. Long.

Nelsonville Samuel J. Pierce Mount St. Mary Hospital Lawrence County Carbondale Emma Krangke Chauncey Sarah Conkle Eva Pierce Columbus Mary Thomas May Pierce J. A. Long Johnson Funeral Home

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Herman Burns New Plymouth Route 1 and a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Pidcock Glouster Route 3. Admitted include James Love Millfield and Mrs Florence Smith Amesville among others. numerous dismissals listed with names and towns.

Herman Burns New Plymouth Edward Pidcock Glouster Goldie Spaulding Chauncey Kathryn Link Athens Hildreth Reeves Nelsonville James Love Millfield Exama Kelley Albert Heay Anna Williams Virgil Munn Elmer Smith Harold Lowery New Marshfield Arthur Gilbraith Carbondale Karina McKnight

Four Are Treated Following Mishap

Four persons were treated in emergency at Mount St. Mary Hospital and three admitted for observation after a traffic mishap on Route 278 Lick Run Hill near midnight Saturday. The car driven by Larry Robinson of Leechburg Pa went out of control and over an embankment. Robinson was treated for brush burns and dismissed. Admitted were Mrs Twila Thornton local with a fractured jaw Delbert Robinson of Leechburg Pa with head lacerations and Margery Lewis of The Plains with head and face lacerations.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Lick Run Hill Larry Robinson Leechburg Twila Thornton Delbert Robinson Margery Lewis the Plains

Fractured Limbs Reported In Local Incidents

Nelsonville child Sharon Mount nine treated for a fracture of the right wrist after falling from an apple tree at home. Logan resident Effie Spencer treated for a fractured index finger of the right hand, injury occurred when caught in a car door.

Nelsonville Sharon Mount Howard Mount Mount St. Mary Hospital Effie Spencer Logan

Driver Cited for Sentence in Local Court Case

Nelsonville man Francis Graham charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence by Patrolman Don Bumgartner will be cited to the common court for sentence. Police note this is his eighth appearance in 19 months at a Mayor’s court on a similar charge. Everett E. Saunders of Lancaster pleaded guilty to failing to stop in an assured distance ahead, fined $20 and costs, and committed to county jail.

Nelsonville Don Bumgartner Francis Graham Everett E. Saunders Lancaster Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol

Raton Tunnel In New Mexico Reaches 211 Feet

Raton tunnel pierces Raton mountain in the extreme northwest corner of New Mexico and extends 211 feet.

Raton Raton Mountain New Mexico

Nelsonville clubs host meetings and social events

Nelsonville Society Circle 4 WSCS met at Mrs Florence Leys home with devotional by Mrs Coakley and a review of the Ten Commandments. Plans included October sale and December Christmas cookies. Eastern Star hosted Friends Night with guests from Logan Glouster Marietta and Columbus and a candlelight ceremony.

WSCS Firs Methodiat Church Florence Ley Oak St Coakley George Freer Tircle Doris Pergrin Irma Wilson Bessie Bland Bland Freer Eastern Star Logan Athena New Straitaville Shawnee Guysaville New Marshfield Giouster Marietta Amesville Middleport Harrisonville Racine Columbus Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple Edith Vaughn Glouster Mary Phillips Wisconsin

Kill Eagle Council meets to discuss Pocahontas degree

Kill Eagle Council 57 of the Degree of Pocahontas will convene today at 7:30 p.m. in Fagtes Hall to discuss lodge activities and upcoming events.

Kill Eagle Council Fagtes Hall

Bonifield Family Trip Ends in Athens

Mr and Mrs Frank Bonifield of Waynesburg Pennsylvania travel toward Athens with their son Dick on board the vehicle. The brief OCR fragment notes a family journey but provides no further details or outcomes.

Frank Bonifield Waynesburg, Pa Athens

Glenford Dugan Post To Meet Tonight

Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion will meet at 7 45 p m at the Legion Home. Commander Robert Auflick says good attendance is requested to discuss activities for Veterans Day November 11. A bean dinner is planned and there will be open forums for youth committee positions.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Robert Auflick

Mozart Burial Mystery Stirs Historic Cemetery Interest

The famed composer Wolfgang Mozart was buried in a city cemetery but the exact grave location remains unknown. Historians and researchers pursue clues in archival records and graveyard layouts to identify his final resting place.

Wolfgang Mozart

Baron Gasoline Promises Early-Stage Distinction

The advertisement claims Baron Gasoline offers a new and unique driving experience. It invites the car owner to judge its qualities personally rather than rely on testimonial.

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