Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1960

Page

8

Nelsonville Shrine Installs Officers In Formal Ceremony

The Hocking Valley Shrine No B1 held its annual installation at the Eagles Hall in Nelsonville with dignitaries from Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Marietta and beyond attending. Mrs Ruth A Finnegan of Youngstown installed officers assisted by a team of Supreme officers. Gifts were exchanged, camellias and corsages given, three numbers sung by Ralph Bay, and a reception followed after a drawn work linen table setting.

Nelsonville Eagles Hall W. Washington St Hocking Valley Shrine Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Marietta Columbus Newark Lancaster Ashland Youngstown Sharon Ruth A. Finnegan Supreme Worthy Mary E. Bartlett Margaret MecWhertor Supreme Worthy Herald Etta Hosler Donald E. Miller Shepherd Select Ralph Bay Hawaii Vivian Maccombs Malvern Wilson Shepherds Patty Hartley Roland Mender Wilmena Mender Inez Wilson Faye Elliott Reta Lenox Evelyn Saltz Clarence Washburn Charles Struble Paul Daugherty Harry Reeves Helen Wilson Queen Mary Embree Violet Reeves Marie Struble Harriette Sayers Hannah Thomas Worthy Guardian Hazel Mellinger Worthy Guard Francis Embree Ralph Moore Clarence Salts Logan Commandery Knights Templar Mr. Bay Miller J. L. Evans First Presbyterian Church Wilmena Mendez Myrtle Linscott Margaret Riley Odessa Allen Florence Lowry Willard Lyke Mable Washburn Violet Mr. Wilson Ladies of the Eagles Auxiliary

Credit Selling Topic At Gallipolis Merchants Luncheon

Gallipolis merchants discussed encouraging prompt bill payment at a Tuesday luncheon of the Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association held at Lafayette Hotel. They planned inviting Warren F. Sheets or a sheriff staffer to the May meeting and forming a committee on credit laws.

Gallipolis Bill Wellman Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association Lafayette Hotel Gallia County Warren F. Sheets Oscar Baird Varney Clarence A. Gingerick Logan Chamber of Commerce Lafay

Explorer Post Is Organized in Glouster

Thirteen boys formed an Explorer Post for 14 year olds and freshmen. Elected officers include John Moore president, Paul McAllister vice president, Lynwood Henderson secretary, Don Byers treasurer, William Hellyer quartermaster, with Don Curry and Jerry Brown as Cabinet members. Other attendees were Rev Hal Zug Ralph Gatchel Paul McAllister Charles Milhoan and District Scout Executive William Teders. Next meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm. fathers invited.

Glouster John Moore Paul McAllister Lynwood Henderson Don Byers William Hellyer Don Curry Jerry Brown Hal Zug Ralph Gatchel Charles Milhoan William Teders

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Dismissals

Births noted for Jerry W. Dixon Glouster Warren K. Dupler Jr Buch Mrs. Mabel Sowers Glouster Route 3 Hobart C. Foster Shawnee Mrs. Helen Campbell Glouster Mrs. Mina Votaw New Lexington Fred Leake Glouster Route 3 Dismissals listed for Mrs. Robert Mitchell Athens and son Mrs. Roger Smith Nelsonville Mrs. Paul Kasler Nelsonville Mrs. Wilma Johnson New Lexington Fenton Harper Hamden John Sabo Murray City Kenneth Lopez Nelsonville Mrs. Waneta Kennard Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs. Martha Ousley Hamden Route 1 Elmer Nixon New Straitsville John Duncan Chesterhill Route 2 Blood used 2 units.

Mabel Sowers Glouster Hobart C. Foster Shawnee Helen Campbell Mina Votaw New Lexington Fred Leake Robert Mitchell Athens Elmer Nixon New Straitsville John Duncan Chesterhill Warren K. Dupler, Jr Buchtel

Middleport Personal Notice of Thanksgiving Guests

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Walburn, son Steven, and infant daughter Jill Ann, were Mr. and Mrs. William Forbes and children Ann and Billy of Charleston West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clarke and son Mark of Point Pleasant West Virginia, Mrs. William Powell and daughter of New Haven West Virginia, and Gregory Clarke of Waverly.

Dale Walburn Steven Jill Ann William Forbes Ann Billy Charleston W. Va Walter Clarke Mark Point Pleasant William Powell New Haven Gregory Clarke Waverly

Coxes attend Church of Christ dedication in New Marshfield

Mrs. Agnes Cox visited sister Mrs. Janet Russell in New Marshfield and joined the dedication service of the Church of Christ in town.

Nelsonville Agnes Cox Janet Russell New Marshfield Church of Christ

Scouts Get Badges At Cook Out In Glouster Park

GLOUSTER Troop 72 held a cook out at the park in Glouster March 31. Several scouts were invested earning Tenderfoot Badges including Richard Howard and Greg Boswell. Patrol leader and senior positions were awarded to Rolland Chalfant Leroy Grubbs and Denny Cunningham. Merit badges went to Paul McAllister Greg Morris and Danny Goldberg. A God and Country Award service is set for April 10 at 7 30 p.m. at the Glouster Church of Christ.

Glouster Troop 72 Doys Richard Howard Greg Boswell John Murray John Erdy James Wickersham Butch Hokowenski Norman Myers Keith Hartley Floyd Russell Thomas Shultz Rolland Chalfant Terry Chalfant William Gaskalla Leroy Grubbs Denny Cunningham Paul McAllister Greg Morris Danny Goldberg Glouster Church of Christ

Two Damage Suits Filed Against William R. Eads

In Point Pleasant two damage suits were filed in the circuit clerk’s office against William R. Eads. J. C. Pauley Jr seeks 14700 from Eads for injuries in a car wreck she was a passenger in. Howard Selby also sues for 14700. Harriet Kinder sues George Curry and Laura Swisher for 9922.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerks Office William R. Eads J. C. Pauley, Jr Eads Howard Selby Pauley Selby Harriet Kinder George Curry Laura Swisher

Perry Library Adopts Plate System in New Lexington

Perry County Library in New Lexington switches from a 70 year old card system to a plate system. A new machine stamps borrowers name on cards and a lost plate costs 10 cents.

New Lexington Perry County

Order of Eastern Star to hold rum mage sale in Warner Building

Nelsonville announces a two day sale in the Warner Building Friday and Saturday April 17 and 18. People with items to donate are asked to call Mrs Ed Williams at PL 3 1230.

Nelsonville Order of Eastern Star Warner Ed Williams

Circle To Meet NELSONVILLE Circle Three Hosts Meeting

Circle Three of the Presbyterian Women's Association will meet at the home of Mrs. John Saltz on West Washington Street Thursday at 7 30 p m. The group gathers for fellowship and planning activities.

Nelsonville Circle Three Vorkes-Burgess The Presbyterian Women’s Association John Saltz W. Washington St

Baseball Will Open Without Ardent Fan

Nelsonville notes the baseball season opens without Charles Parry a longtime fan who supported the game via letters to leagues and owners. The 64 year old man died by his own hand after years of health troubles and worries about the sport. His absence leaves a hole for local fans and players alike as teams in the Grapefruit League prepare to wrap up spring training.

Nelsonville Charles Parry Sporting News Charlie Hannah Parry Poplar St Messenger Veterans Hospital Florida Arizona

Mr Cage Dies At 77 In Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE Shires M Cagg 77 of Oak Grove died Tuesday at Mount St Mary hospital where a retired coal miner born in Athens County was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Cagg. Survived by wife Nellie two daughters Irma Patterson Akron Esther Wigal Columbus two sons Roy Lawrence Nelsonville Route 1 three brothers Miles Rolla Mo Vern Emett Nelsonville Route 2 10 grandchildren five great grandchildren Funeral Frid at 1 p m Oak Grove Pilgrim Holiness Church Rev William Brown officiating Burial Connett Cemetery Friends may call Johnson funeral home after 7 p m today.

Nelsonville Shires M. Cagg Oak Grove Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County George and Elizabeth Cagg Nellie Irma Patterson Akron Esther Wigal Columbus Roy Lawrence Miles Rolla Vern Emett

Auto Safety Check Slated in Meigs County

Plans for the annual auto safety check were set after a Governor's Safety Program meeting at the courtroom. Cars will be examined for safety features and receive safety seals if approved. Mrs Edmond Grueser will handle publicity and Mrs Virgil Hamm serves as secretary. Sheriff Robert Hartenbach's department will conduct the check with Kenneth Grover as chairman.

Pomeroy Meigs County Edmond Grueser Virgil Hamm Department of Sheriff Robert Hartenbach Kenneth Grover

Pandorian Club to Hold Monthly Meeting on Highway Safety

The Pandorian Club will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Gil Courtney's home for a discussion on highway safety.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Gil Courtney

Study Club Officers Elected At Meeting

GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Robert Byers. Elected officers for the year include president Carol Echsten kamper vice president Ruth Docie recording secretary Jane Schoeman corresponding secretary Yvonne Keith treasurer Jean Beshara parliamentarian Janet Johnson. Donations were made to the Beacon School and Cancer fund. Mrs. Roger Kittle presented the census enumeration program. Refreshments were served to 20 members.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Robert Byers Carol Echstenkamper Ruth Docie Jane Schoeman Yvonne Keith Jean Beshara Janet Johnson Beacon School Cancer Fund Roger Kittle

Census Work Outlined For Nelsonville Rotary

Harold Koker, district census director in 1960, described the census as a grounded airplane that takes off every decade. He noted 180 million interviews, 950 miles of film, and a $180 million cost with electronic tabulation to finish by late summer or fall. First enumeration stage aimed for April 17.

Nelsonville Harold Koker Rotary Club Koker Fosdick Washington

Bride To Be Honored At Logan Bridge Club

In Nelsonville Logan, the Wednesday Bridge Club hosted Mrs. Ruth Daugherty at Party House for a three-table bridge dinner. Guests included Mrs. Bess Rice Estel Crabtree Verna Hand and Jessie Shafer. A gift was presented before the bridge games.

Nelsonville Bridge Club Logan Ruth Daugherty Burley Blair Bess Rice Estel Crabtree Verna Hand Jessie Shafer

Miss Stevens Elected President In Trinity Church Junior Club

New officers for the Junior Youth Fellowship of Trinity Methodist Church were elected. Diana Stevens was named president with Marty Buffington as vice president Jan Penley secretary Debby Meadows treasurer and Marjorie Head game leader. Mrs Carden Hillman spoke on missionary work in Africa and Dr Carden A Hillman discussed preparing to be a minister. A program on Africa was presented by Marsha Gilley Marty Buffington Marjorie Head and Diana Stevens.

Diana Stevens Marty Buffington Jan Penley Debby Meadows Marjorie Head Carden Hillman Africa Carden A. Hillman Marsha Gilley

Buch tel York Alumni Meeting Planned at High School Gym

Nelsonville Marches Buch tel York Alumni Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium for members and guests.

Nelsonville Buchtel-York Alumni Association

Mrs Bes sie Wareheim Hosts Entertain Club

Mrs Bes sie Wareheim will entertain the Past Chief's Club in her home Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Sie Wareheim

York Grange Meets in Hall Under Donald Kern

York Grange 2436 met in the Grange hall with Donald Kern presiding. Twenty eight members and two guests attended. Ray and Mrs. Case attended. Ray and Mrs. Foughty were welcomed as new third and fourth degree members. Donations were sent to the Red Cross and Cancer Society Fund. A rummage sale is planned for April 30 in the Lawson Building. Committees were Frances Stage chair and members Whitmore and Edwards. Refreshments were served by the Kern family and juvenile members.

Raymond Case Trimble Ray Foughty American Red Cross The Cancer Society Fund Lawson Building Frances Stage Cleo Whitmore Hattie Edwards Donald Kern

150 Pints Of Blood Needed In Gallipolis Visit

The Huntington Regional Blood Center bloodmobile will stop at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, aiming to collect at least 150 pints. This first 1960 quarter saw Holzer Hospital administer 96 pints to 51 patients, with blood credits running low ahead of Memorial Day.

Gallipolis Huntington Regional Blood Center Grace Methodist Church Holzer Robert P. Carson Gallia County American Red Cross Gallipolis State Institute

Rummage Sale Planned in Nelsonville by Church Group

The W. W. Group of the Longstreth Church holds a rummage sale April 15 at 5 p m in the Lawson Building Nelsonville. People with items to donate should call PL3-1856 or PL2-2079.

Nelsonville W. W Longstreth Lawson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Valley Shrine 51 Lias Otto Lyke Willama Lyke Ruth Rees Explorer Post Fathers of Boys Andrew Verba Murray City Jerry W. Dixon Buch Tel Middleport Perry Library Henry Crow Bob Hess Chevrolet Fayette ST Giuliano Ottaviani Perugia Italy Mr. Cage Pandorian Study Club Mains Logan, Ohio City Loan Co Nelsonville Rotary Samps Joe Major Southeast Ohio TB Hospital George Utley Miss Stevens Trinity Methodist Church Bes York Grange Nelsonville — York Grange Grange Hall Dunns Beauty Salon MR. Dunn W. Columbus St Shar ‘S Logan's Miss and Mrs
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication