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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1953
Page
3
Nelsonville Cub Scout Pack 64 den mothers and committeemen convene at the First Methodist Church social rooms Tuesday at 7 p m. They will plan the first pack meeting of the new season and outline the year’s program.
Mr and Mrs C D Betts spent the end of the week in Durham North Carolina as guests of their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Robert Gowdy.
Nelsonville resident Wil son of 106 Adams St. is named Knight of the York Cross of Honour the highest York Rite degree. He led multiple bodies including Philadorian Lodge 1933 St Bernard Chapter 1938 43 Hay bron Council 1944 47 Athens Commandery 1953 54 Ohio Priory member elected Sept. 24.
In Nelsonville mayoral court six people faced intoxication and traffic charges. Virgil Brown pleaded innocent to intoxication and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and jailed until settlement. Cecil Carlin and Sarah Finn also faced intoxication pleas and fines, while Junior McKinney was fined 10 dollars for speeding. State Patrol cases included Addison M. McCoy with a stopped sign violation and Robert E. Foss with a mud flap defect, bonds forfeited for both.
A hospital notice lists admissions including Lester Kinnison Murray City Jerry Winchell Nelsonville Route 2 Maywood Byers Nelsonville Route 1 Irene Lovensheimer Zanesville Mary Simms Nelsonville Helen Ward Columbus Ed Moleski Glouster Route 3 Luster Bobo Millfield Jesse Duncan Glouster Route 2 Marguerite Stenson Congo and discharges such as Rev Angelo Gallerini Bremen Mrs William Murday New Straitsville Mrs George McAfee New Plymouth Jack Oakley Nelsonville Carrie Fisk Nelsonville James Austin Athens Dora Moler New Strait Ed Powell Nelsonville Jerry Pack Nelsonville and daughter Annabelle Fields Nelsonville Gladys Forshey Corning.
Emanuel Crabtree was honored as guest of honor at a birthday supper hosted by his family. Phyllis Crabtree baked a decorated cake used as a centerpiece. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Covert and son Teddy, Nelsonville, and Ronnie, Phyllis, and Mrs. Grace Crabtree.
Sue Orwiler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Orwiler, was treated in emergency at Mount St Mary Hospital at week’s end for a jammed third finger on her right hand after it was caught in a closing car door.
Chauncey residents hosted a series of visitors over the weekend. George and Mrs Simons and Georgiana from Columbus visited Mrs Simons parents the Russells. Lafe Crosser and wife from St Marys attended. Other guests included Wilma Ferrell of Glouster with her mother Elizabeth Ferrell, I E Border with guests Elton Coffman Logan and Jack Coffman Chillicothe, Frank Kirkendall visiting Dayton relatives, Naomi Carey and Edith Guess with John Schoonover, Ruth Chapman visiting Carol Stotts at Sand Ridge, J C Wilcox and son Jim of Hilliards at Denver Bricker’s, and Mrs Wilcox the HilLards postmaster.
Margaret Johnston reported as Chauncey Fender Mrs Charles Fender underwent surgery at White Cross Hospital Saturday in Columbus with details limited to the procedure location and patient identity.
Mrs. S. S. Lane of Nelsonville, once a high school teacher, received a $10 check from Journal of Living for advice on a widow’s travel. She urged prioritizing morale over home improvements, sharing how world travel helped her cope after her husband’s death.
Mrs Edith McDaniel hosted the Millfield Needle Club with nine members and one visitor present. Attendees included Mrs Donna Thomas, Mrs Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs Nellie Brookins, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs Jessie Fulton, Mrs Bertha Sanders, Mrs Elizabeth Patton, and Mrs Edith McDaniel.
Mrs. Ruby Maxine Buchanan 32 died after childbirth Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia. She was daughter of Earl and Irene Randolph Reedsville. Survived by husband Earl Dean Buchanan two daughters Billie Jean Mary Earlene a one day old son Earl Dean two sisters Inez Wilson Hockingport Doris Hayes Reedsville and two brothers Carroll Reedsville Calvin U S Army. Funeral at Eden Church Tuesday 2 30 p m Rev Elden Blake. Burial Eden Cemetery. Friends may call at family home.
Mr. and Mrs. William Schofield announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Kay on Sept 21 with grandparents William Schofield and Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Carter and great grandparents Andrew Schofield and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Carter. Wade Henery, home a week from Bethesda hospital, is reported improved. Nine applicants for Chesterhill postmaster examined at Athens Wednesday to fill Hettie Woodward’s vacancy effective Jan 31 with Marian Reed acting since then. Rock Hollow school reunion attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kirkbride and children and others. Pennsville church to host county WCTU convention Oct 15.
Nelsonville Edward Howe president of the bowling league calls a special meeting of all captains and officers from A and B league teams. The session is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of VFW Post 3467 with a strong plea for full attendance.
Nelsonville Route 2 resident Robert E. Jasper has enlisted in the Marine Corps for three years and has been transferred to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego California with the rank of private. He enlisted Friday and is the son of Mrs Opal Skaggs of Nelsonville Route 2.
George Washington founded the Military Order of the Heart, an organization issuing medals to wounded soldiers.
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