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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1959

Page

2

Nelsonville Junior Band Performs at Elementary PTO Meeting

Nelsonville Ohio the Nelsonville Elementary PTO met in the new school multi purpose room with the junior band from Nelsonville High School performing Mary Tignor led the gathering and officers were announced for the coming year. Several committees reported progress and a schedule for the last day of school activities was set.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Mary Tignor Tignor Mary Davis Ways and Means Committee Catherine Figgins Mary Guess K. K. Waering Martha Howe Imogene North Nancy Dearth Lloyd Gray Beatrice Barber Kathleen Crihfield Athens Everett L. Hoon Ohio Education Association Mae Koker Hoy Seckinger

Bass Fishing Varies at Burr Oak Amid Snow Storm

Bass fishing at Burr Oak varied from fine to poor amid a week of wintry weather. Notable catches included Martin and Docie with a 3.42 pound bass, Hartley’s weeklong total of 20 bass, and Gerald Sorrell and William Schoonover’s several catches. Dock permits were selling fast at the park, with May 1 as a deadline for dock hold.

Harold Vaughn Glouster Burr Oak Martin Docie Robert Nelson Athens Hartley Gerald Sorrell William Schoonover Chauncey Claude Westfall Robert Shipley Eveland

Glouster Library Corrects Circulation Figure

Glouster librarian Mrs. Jean Beshara states the Glouster Library’s first quarter circulation was 8000 books not 800 as previously reported. The correction follows the Wake Up and Read article.

Glouster Jean Beshara Glouster Library

Degrees to be conferred by Nelsonville York Grange

Nelsonville York Grange No 2436 will exemplify the first and second degrees at their regular meeting Friday at 8 pm. Serving committee includes Mr and Mrs Verlogg Marjorie Cagg Flossie Zimmerman and John McClain.

Nelsonville York Verlogg Marjorie Cagg Flossie Zimmerman John McClain

Buchtel-York Seniors Set Play Friday

The Buchtel-York High School senior class presents the three act comedy Backwards Romeo Friday at 7:30 p m in the Buchtel-York Gymnasium. Cast includes Jim Brady Joyce Herdman Jane Mc Clain John Hartley Pattie Grinstead Danny Wright Pauline McCombs Ruth Alice McDonald Margie MacCollister Mary Hartley Betty Kennard Shelia Brady with Randy Levandofsky Gail Fouty Joe Dixon Ray Speelman and others assisting on stage hands tickets by Tom Cullison Terry Johnson sound by Pricilla Kennard Ruth A McDonald ushers Joyce Herdman John Hartley and Jim Brady publicity by

Buchtel Buchtel-York High School Romeo Buchtel-York Jim Brady Joyce Herdman Jane McClain John Hartley Pattie Grinstead Danny Wright Pauline McCombs Ruth Alice McDonald Margie MacCollister Mary Hartley Betty Kennard Shelia Brady Randy Levandofsky

Mrs Hamilton Dies in Charleston Hospital

Mrs. John Hamilton of Charleston West Virginia aunt of T R Hamilton of Chauncey died Tuesday morning in a Charleston hospital. She had made her home with a daughter Mrs Effie Denzie. Burial will be 1 p m Thursday in New Marshfield cemetery.

Chauncey John Hamilton Charleston W. Va T. R. Hamilton

Fines Imposed In Nelsonville Court This Month

Ten persons were fined to date this month in County Judge George Schoonover s court. Ernest Mayle Jr 20 and costs for assault and battery 10 and costs for intoxication Ernal Wilson Maggard 10 and costs for no mud flaps on his truck 25 and costs for overloading Robert Ramsey Jr 25 and costs for no driver s license Wyat Brown Reip 15 and costs for intoxication George Sharb 50 and costs for an overloaded truck Charles R Sauber William H Cox Bernard Goss Charles Frank Hook Roy Gerald Bookman 25 and costs for overloading

Nelsonville George Schoonover Ernest Mayle, Jr Ernal Wilson Maggard Robert Ramsey, Jr Wyat Brown Reip George Sharb Charles R. Sauber William H. Cox Bernard Goss Charles Frank Hook Roy Gerald Bookman

Youth Fan After Accident Near Clifton

Kenneth Stanley of Mason is in fair condition at Holzer Hospital with head cuts and bruises after a Route 62 crash. He rode with Martin Stanley, driving the car owned by Jack Roush of Mason. the vehicle overturned after leaving the road and hitting a tree. The driver and Roush had minor injuries and will face a road violation charge.

Point Pleasant Kenneth Stanley Mason Holzer Hospital Stanley Martin Stanley Jack Roush Route 62 Clifton Roush

Dexter Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Arthur Higginbotham visited her daughter Mrs. Neal Jeffers and the pair spent Monday with Mrs. W. W. Glassburn in Bidwell. The C. D. Ruggles family of Dayton visited Mrs. S. P. McKinney and Pearl. Several women attended Achievement Day at Milford Middleport.

Trimble Township Jaycees Meet Wednesday in Mayor's Office

The Trimble Township Jaycees will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the mayor's office to discuss local affairs and community projects.

Jaycees Glouster Trimble Township

Six People Injured In Tuesday Night Canal Watkins Crash

Six persons were injured in a two car collision at Canal and Watkins streets at 8 p.m. A car driven by Gus Wachenschwanz 59 Deanville struck the rear of James Deans 32 Louisville car then hit it again. Injured: Clyo Savage 54 Deanville Helen Savage 13 Deanville Philene Lauderback Wachenschwanzs housekeeper and Wachenschwanz himself. Wachenschwanz to face mayor s court for failure to stop within an assured clear distance.

Nelsonville Canal and Watkins Sts Gus Wachenschwanz Deanville Canal Watkins James Dean Louisville Dean Wachenschwanz Clyo Savage Helen Savage Philene Lauderback

Women of St Matthew plan Southeastern Group WMF convention

Members from St Matthew Lutheran Church Logan will attend the Southeastern Group annual WMF, Ohio District, American Lutheran Church, convention at St Paul Lutheran Somerset. Sessions include devotions, a panel on Doing a New Thing, and remarks by George J. Bennett of the American Leprosy Missions.

Church of St Willard Drefke Theodore Dupler Paul Risch Eugene Miller Mer! Primmer Louise Bester Amelia Goodlve Ronald Rheinscheld Floyd Matheny Lloyd Linder Wilma Green J. R. Miller Edwin Distlehorst Ohio WMF St. Luke Church Zanesville St. Matthew Lutheran Women of the Church George J. Bennett The American Leprosy Missions, Incorporated Karl Mohrhoff Cleveland Southeastern Group

Young Homemakers Club Holds April Meeting

Twelve members and four guests attended the Young Homemakers Club April meeting at Mrs. Craig Kinney’s Warmer Avenue home. Mrs. Epstein joined as a new member. The program on "Mending and Patching the Quick and Easy Way" was led by Mrs. Saving and Mrs. Campbell. Refreshments were served, and the group plans a May 13 dinner at Brandt's Restaurant at 6 30 p.m.

Jan Peters James G. Cole, Jr Sterling Anderson Morton Epstein Young Homemakers Club Craig Kinney Warner Ave Epstein John Saving Joe Campbell Kinney

Carl Shields 69 Dies in Pomeroy

Carl Shields 69 of Pomeroy died Tuesday evening at Meigs General Hospital. Survived by wife Constance Bibbee Shields daughter Patsy Shields Radford two granddaughters and brother Lige. Preceded by parents and two brothers. Funeral 3 30 Thursday at Ewing funeral home Pomery Rev Waldo J Bartels officiating.

Pomeroy Carl Shields Meigs General Hospital Constance Bibbee Shields Patsy Shields Radford Lige Meigs County T. R. Shields Howard Claude Shields Pomeroy Lodge F&am Pomeroy Chapter Bosworth Council Ohio Valley Commandery Knight Templars Order of the Eastern Star Ewing Funeral Home Waldo J. Bartels Federated Church

Byers Hosts Junior Progressive Study Club Meeting

Mrs. Robert Byers hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club at her Monroe Street home Monday. After a brief business meeting the group held a silent auction and was served dessert for 14 members. Mrs. Louis Jewell will host next Monday and Mrs. Richard Morris will present the program.

Glouster Robert Byers Progressive Study Club Monroe St Louis Jewell Richard Morris

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Maffin Nelsonville and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Ameline Gore Route 1. Admitted include Helen Robinette Nelsonville Route 1 Barbara Siemer Corning Gertrude Vasko Shawnee Fay Kuhr Logan Thomas Noon Glouster Florence Anderson Logan. Dismissals include John Snyder Murray City and daughter Susan Irvin Murray City Homer Mason Logan Route 4 Sharon Kieffer Nelsonville Glenna Chapman Jacksonville Mildred Thompson Nel

Edward Maffin Nelsonville Charles Ameline Gore Helen Robinette Barbara Siemer Corning Gertrude Vasko Shawnee Fay Kuhr Logan Thomas Noon Glouster Florence Anderson John Snyder Murray City Susan Irvin Homer Mason Sharon

Selfless Society Critiqued By Nelsonville Rotary Speaker

Nelsonville attorney James Shumaker attacked the selfless society concept at the Rotary club, arguing that a degree of selfishness and personal responsibility drives progress. He contended that individuals must be individuals, not averages, and warned against overbearing government control and forced redistribution. Guests included Carl Frenier, Art Prey, George Utley, Gilbert Courtney, and Dick Hubbard.

Nelsonville James Shumaker Rotary Club Shumaker Carl Frenier Art Prey Logan George Utley Lancaster Gilbert Courtney Dick Hubbard

CWF Group Holds Meeting in Nelsonville Home

Group One of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Etta Bateman’s home with 14 members present. Mrs. Georgia Foughty opened the session. secretary and treasurer reports were approved. A rummage sale and May program were planned. devotions featured St Matthew chapter six.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Etta Bateman Georgia Foughty Ruth White St. Matthews Foughty Middle East White Jennie Sanders

Willing Workers Class Meet at Glouster Church

The Willing Workers Class of Glouster Methodist Church will gather in the church social rooms at 6 p m Friday for a meeting.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church

Gavin Pleads Innocent To Charges

Gavin Pleads Innocent To Charges as his attorney waives reading of the indictment and Gavin is remanded to Sheriff Hartenbach for return to Ohio penitentiary. Trial date on the murder charge will be set after a conference with Porter and Prosecutor O'Brien. Grashel is found innocent on a larceny indictment after a 50 minute jury deliberation. An entry in Common Pleas Court orders sale of property to Ohio Valley Manufacturing Co for $1000.

Irene Sottosanti Cleveland Gavin Frank W. Porter Jr Robert Hartenbach Ohio Penitentiary Porter James B. O’brien Grashel Fred Eastman Rolland Radford Joseph Thoren, Jr Joe Swain Mabel Kim Herman Grosnickle Charles Woode Harold Doster Phillip Smith Alta Nelson Della Stahl Genevieve Powell Common Pleas Court George R. Nichols H. A. Cole Lumber Co Cole Ohio Valley Manufacturing Co

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