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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1955

Page

2

Miss Swisher Named Girls State Delegate

Miss Barbara Swisher, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Swisher of W Main St, named delegate to the annual girls state event in Columbus this summer by the Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion. Selection based on scholastic ability, interest in American government, self reliance, initiative and leadership. Miss Swisher, a junior at School, has extensive student council and activities roles, including editor of the Panther Cub, prom chair, band and glee club member, and choir participant. She is active in Federated Church youth activities and has served as secretary and president in various youth groups.

Pomeroy Barbara Swisher Wayne Swisher W. Main St Columbus Drew Webster American Legion Jane Scott Daught Ses John P Scott Forest Rui Mig Swisher Schooberarian Mise Swisher Glee Club Glee Clu Miss Swisher Iscanto Poext Rion Hethodint Cnuren

Mrs. Wagner Dies at 85 in Porter Neighborhood

Mary Daniels Wagner died at 85 at her son Harry Wagners home in Porter. Born January 13, 1870 in Porter she married in June 1900 to James Wagner later wed Harry Wagner in 1908. Survived by two sons Gerald and Arthur in Columbus and four Daniels brothers. Methodist Church services scheduled, burial at local cemetery.

Holzer Hospital Porter, Dison Mary Daniels Harry Wagner Gerald Arthur Wager Columbus Jess Will Dan Porter Clyde Daniels Arthur’ Daniels Marion Methodist Buchtel — Buchtel High ‘School

Roland Pierce Elected Commander at VFW Post

GELSONVILLE Roland Pierce a past commander and district leader was elected commander of the local VFW post and will be inducted Thursday evening with an installation ceremony at post headquarters. Other officers include Henry Northup Galvin Ray William Reed Richard Hall Everett Woody Clyde Finn Paul Midkiff Arthur Buress and Everett Woody as installing officer. A baked steak dinner follows. Reports say the post has many projects planned for the coming year.

Everett Woody Clyde Finn Paul Midkiff Arthur Buress

Nelsonville Society VF Church Group Meets Monday Evening

Nelsonville church group met Monday evening at Fayette Street. Reports from secretary Nelle Johnson and treasurer Flossie Cope were presented. Mrs Catherine Figging led with devotional on The Meeting of the Cross, followed by an Easter poem. Members planned six months study and discussed Mission Press history.

Mare Oiliam Powell Fayette St Nelle Johnson Flossie Cope Catherine Figging J. A Dia Pakistan Ceylon William Brown

Easter Book Suggestions At Nelsonville Library

Nelsonville Public Library offers Easter reading picks selected by Mrs. Javeline Pritchard. Notable titles include Man from Nazareth and Life of Martin Luther, The World of Albert Schweitzer, The Apostle, and Life of Jesus. The library will be closed Good Friday and open Saturday 1 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in the holiday period.

Nelsonville Public Library Javeline Pritchard Nazareth Fosdick Rere Martin Huter Albert ‘Chweitzer Anderson Sholen Asch Jesus Goodspeed Nelsonville

Lodge Elects H Williams As President

Henry Wille fame of Haydenville was elected president of Nelsonville Aerie 941, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at a regular lodge session last night. Other officers named to serve for the ensuing year include Leslie Grubb, Morris Clouston, Gerald Jacobs, Charles Pan, Pearl Allman, Nellie Lowery, Wat- son, Sylvia Dy, Margaret Ware, Pearlie Bail, James, Homer Adams, and Walter Swaim. Delegates to the state convention at Cincinnati in June were named, with burial set at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonvila Henry Wille Fame Haydenville Nelsonville Aerie Praternal Order of Eagles Nelsonville Greendale Leslie Grubb Morris Clouston Chauncey Margaret’ Ware Ger Pearlie Bail Columbus Dorothy Bean Lancaster Herbert Cincinnati James Mr Grand Barney Jacobs Walter Diver Anda Lala Bob Wilson Clarence Hall Christie Cambridge Warren- North Funeral Home Burial Green Lawn Cemetery

Ernest Wright Dies at 62 in Logan

Ernest Wright 62 of Dorr Run died last night at Saunders Rest Home Logan where he had been cared for after a stroke. He and his family ran a neighborhood grocery on W Washington St and he operated it after his father’s death. Survived by daughter Mrs Clarice Segal of Bankerton and son Don Wright in military service. Funeral arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home.

Bankerton Don Wright Johnson Funers

Driver Cited After Mishap at Chestnut and Harper

NEASONVILLE police report a Tuesday noon collision at Chestnut and Harper. The Skinner Chauncey car and the Keating car sustained front and rear damage. driver Skinner faced unsafe operation charge, later arraigned before Mayor Milleary, pleaded guilty, and was fined $10 plus costs.

Neasonville Chestnut and Harper James Cope G. Skinner Chauncey Skinner Keating Earl Milleary

Murray City Resident Dies

Murray City native dies and funeral services are set for Friday at 10 30 am at Johnson Funeral Home with calling hours Thursday morning. Burial will be at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Wrecka Ad Au Sho Nelsonville Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Mount St Mary Hospital Transfer Noted and Staffing Changes

A hospital notice outlines transfers and admissions including Mrs Grace Dupler and Timothy Withem in Murray. Mrs Phoebe Bragin and David Jones in Shawnee. discharges for Auflick, Nelson, and others in Nelsonville. Sister Beata to replace Sister Cece at Mount St Mary, with Sister Beata from St Ann's in Columbus joining the staff.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Grace Dupler Murray Timothy Withem Murray City Phoebe Bragiin Shaw- David Jones Ge Auflick Nelson- 2 We Martin Logan Max Lawson Nelsonville Allen Hall William Evans

Parade Groups Convene For Hills Festival Roles

Groups including churches lodges and civic clubs are urged to meet with Chairman Clyde Byers and Ward Phillips today at 7 pm in City Hall. They will discuss each organization’s part in the revival and homecoming in September with the meeting concluding before an Easter service.

Clyde Byers Ward Phillips City Ey Indies

Welsonville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Frank Burnell kron were Tuesday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs William Burnell. John Cox Dayton spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs Agnes Cox and his mother Mrs Edith Miller in Logan. Mr and Mrs J W of Worthington visited Tuesday with his mother Mrs William Evans and her mother Mrs Guy Spaulding in Chan cry.

Frank Burnell Kron Wiliam’ Burnell John Cox Dayton Agnes Cox Edith Miller Logan J. W A Worthington William Evans Guy Spaulding Chancry

Holzer Hospital Notes Munis Report Prominent Names

Holzer Hospital notes list several individuals including Mrs Worthy Burris of Kananga and Mrs Herman Stutler among a group of patients and visitors. The fragmentary OCR paragraph names multiple pairs and individuals connected to the hospital community, reflecting drift and social notes typical of local society columns.

Worthy Burris Kananga John C. Gillen Henman Hayes Sin Tate Cohen Csford Water of Point Eliston Herman Stutler Edward Troth Ronald Fraley Edwin Hollback Earl Noel Thomas Boswell Bert Haskins Arthur Worthman Lloyd Cine Dennis Grigsby Earl Dirck

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