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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

3

Burglary Suspects Nabbed By Police In Nelsonville

Two men suspected in Athens County automobile burglaries were arrested at Jim's Texaco Station in Nelsonville after a relative reported the incident. Paul Fields, 22, of Columbus, and Clifford Koon, 20, Nelsonville, were found with items matching stolen property. The car matched descriptions from a Buchtel burglary, and suspects were turned over to the Athens County sheriff for prosecution.

Nelsonville Athens County Ptl Nick J. Sanborn Donald Dalton Connett Ohio State Highway Patrol Athens Tel Max Valkinburg Jim's Texaco Canal and Fulton Sts Athens County Sheriff's Office

Food Topic For Session NELSONVILLE

An all day Home Demonstration Group meeting at 76 Jefferson St hosted by Mrs. Howard Plummer. A gourmet dinner was served at 12:30 with herbs and spices described by Mrs. Adelbert Patton. New officers were elected and plans for a Parade of the Hills display were made.

Nelsonville Howard Plummer Jefferson St Plummer Adelbert Patton Patton Hariet Sayers Glen Tharp Harriet Sayers

Gump Fined for Intoxication and Resisting Arrest

Donald F. Gump of 164 Adams St was fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication and the same amount for resisting arrest. He was arraigned in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court.

Nelsonville Donald F. Gump Adams St Earl Hilleary

Ex-Resident Malone Dies at 83 in Nelsonville

Charles Malone 83 of 243 Cuyahoga Falls died Sunday at Green Cross Hospital after a three day illness. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1946 and retired from Firestone Akron after 32 years. Survivors include two sons William J. Fairfax VA and Charles E. Cuyahoga Falls. three grandchildren. Graveside rites 1 30 p m Wednesday Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Charles Malone Cuyahoga Falls Green Cross Hospital Malone Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Akron Myra Humphrey Malone William J Fairfax Charles E Cuyahoga Falls and Three Grandchildren. Mr. Malone Masonic Lodge Green Lawn Cemetery

Twin Daughters Born To Gregg Family

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gregg announce the birth of twin girls at Madison City Hospital on April 10. The babies are named Lora Lynn and Stephanie Marie. Maternal grandparents are C H Shirkey of Dayton and paternal grandparents are Lt. and Mrs. M F Gregg of Los Angeles. Great grandparents include E C Shirkey and John Muszynski.

Jacksonville Gordon Gregg Barbara Shirkey Madison N. J Madison City Hospital C. H. Shirkey Dayton M. F. Gregg Los Angeles Calif E. C. Shirkey John Muszynski Lora Lynn Stephanie Marie

Venice Class Meeting Postponed to April 25

The Venice Class of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville has postponed its church meeting from Tuesday to April 25.

Nelsonville Venice Pilgrim Holiness Church

O Nail Carpenter Wedding Announced

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Sharon O Nail to Carlin B Carpenter. The ceremony was at Defiance Methodist Church with Rev John Wesley Seay officiating. The couple will reside in Defiance after a week in New Orleans with Navy acquaintances.

Defiance John Wesley Seay New Orleans Navy

Test Team Announced for Glouster High School Scholars

Glouster High School announces its final district State Scholarship test team to compete at Ohio University on May 6. Members include Rodney Harper in Biology Connie Ahle in General Science Paul Harrison in Physics Carol Jewell in First Year Algebra Virgie Guffey in Advanced Algebra Carolyn Colbert in American History Paul McAllister in World History Terry Collins in Senior Social Studies Charles Patton Jr in English IX Charles Patton in English X Charles Alexander in English XI Karen Eveland in English XII Patty Harrison in Latin I Phil Colbert in Latin II Ron Yerian in French I Karen Dugan in French II Merrie Kay Norris in Bookkeeping Jan Stephenson in Bookkeeping.

Glouster Glouster High School Ohio University Rodney Harper Connie Ahle Paul Harrison Carol Jewell Virgie Guffey Carolyn Colbert Paul McAllister Terry Collins Charles Patton Jr Charles Alexander Karen Eveland Patty Harrison Phil Colbert Ron Yerian Karen Dugan Merrie Kay Norris Bookkeeping Jan Stephenson

Two Glouster Women Get County Offices

Athens County Garden Club members in Nelsonville included Glouster residents Mrs. Gerald Knoderer Mrs. Miles Dyes Mrs. Wayne Wiley Mrs. B A Angle Mrs. E S Bingman Mrs. C A Bingman Mrs W A Craft Mrs E H Taylor Mrs Alta Sweeney Mrs Gertrude Jewell Mrs Merrill Ogg Mrs Iva Price Mrs Harold Wagner and Mrs Francis McAllister. At the morning meeting Mrs Price was elected county contact chairman and Mrs McAllister was elected county secretary treasurer.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club Athens County Garden Club Nelsonville Gerald Knoderer Miles Dyes Wayne Wiley B. A. Angle E. S. Bingman C. A. Bingman W. A. Craft E. H. Taylor Alta Sweeney Gertrude Jewell Merrill Ogg Iva Price Harold Wagner Francis McAllister Price McAllister

Fred Kuhne Dies at 47 in Glouster

Fred Kuhne 47 of Jacksonville died Saturday night after a long illness in Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville. He worked for New York Central Railroad and belonged to Jacksonville Eagles Lodge. Survived by wife Ethel two sons Robert and Loren a granddaughter a brother Otto and three sisters. Funeral at Norbert W Johnston Glouster Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev Lillian Wright. burial Maplewood Cemetery. Jacksonville Eagles to conduct services Monday at 6 30 p.m. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday.

Jacksonville Fred Kuhne Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Fred Minnie Hammerman Kuhne New York Central Railroad Miamisburg Martha Kasler Hilliard Norbert W. Johnston Glouster Lillian Wright Maplewoodemetery Jacksonville Eagles

Rothwell meeting draws 18 members in Glouster

The Rothwell club meeting at Walnut Hill hosted by Mrs Harold Wagner drew 18 members. A mental health drive was discussed and membership cards will be handed out May 4. Mrs Carl Whaley led a Cleopatra themed program. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Merrill Ogg with Mrs C A Bingman in charge.

J. H. Henshaw Norbert Johnston Hull Kittle Roger Kittle E. M. Ley Earl Morris T. A. Noon Merrill Ogg Charles Sweeney E. H. Taylor Joseph Wolf Carl Whaley Sara Willis W. A. Craft Harry Flora

Glouster Village Council to Meet Thursday Evening

Glouster village council will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the mayor's office. The public is welcome.

Glouster

Marriage Announced for Strausbaugh Mohler in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Charles Strausbaugh of Hollister announce the marriage of their son Neil to Nancy Mohler daughter of Mrs Millie Miller of Glouster The ceremony was on Saturday April 8 at 2 30 pm at the bride s mother s home conducted by Rev John Markley A red dress white accessories and white carnations were worn by the bride Best man was Charles Miller Dayton and matron of honor Anna Louise Pauley Columbus After a buffet dinner guests from Glouster Columbus and Dayton attended and the couple will reside in Glouster

Glouster Charles Strausbaugh Hollister Neil Nancy Mohler Millie Miller John Markley Charles Miller Dayton Anna Louise Pauley Columbus Sharon Harvey Strausbaugh Grace Mecum Helen Morrison Trimble Joe Strausbaugh Joe Jr Judy Kennard Nelsonville Tom Miller Darlene Lancaster Mamie Kay Goldie May Neil Franklin

Glouster Area Visitors List For Davis Hospital Stay

Local social notes list visitors to Mr. Edward Davis at Mount St. Mary Hospital and related engagements. Names include Ralph Schultz Darren and Diane Waverly. Jack Davis Linda Sara Ann James Dayton. Dwight Herbst Dayton. Ethel Riley Columbus workshop. Ed Noon Columbus. Richard Powers Columbus. Clarence Hunter guests. Carl Stallings Corning. Louise Hansford Bertha Walls Oregon Ridge. Earl Streets Nelsonville. C H Shirkey Dayton. E C Shirkey Jacksonville. H M Boring Zanesville. J Roy Miller South Bend. C A Pride Linda Pride Hussey trip to Springfield. Linda Lee piano recital at Wittenberg. John Martin golden wedding Murrey City. Paul Dale Dayton guests for Essa Cairelli’s family weekend.

Edward Davis Ralph Schultz Darren Diane Waverly Jack Davis Linda Sara Ann James Dayton Carl V. Herbst Dwight Davis Mount St. Mary Hospital Ethel Riley Marvin Kahn Columbus Ed Noon Thomas Noon Richard Powers Clarence Hunter John Hashman Corning Carl Stallings Alex Ross Greens Run Louise Hansford Bertha Walls Oregon Ridge Ross Earl Streets Nelsonville C. H. Shirkey E. C. Shirkey John Muszynski Jacksonville H. M. Boring Zanesville J. Roy Miller South Bend Ind Glenn McDonald C. A. Pride Fred Hussey Linda Lee Prides and Husseys Springfield Wittenberg University Lucy Kirkbride Bertha Carpenter Murray City John Martin Merle Easler East Branch Paul Dale Essa Cairelli

Roll Call at Masonic Hall By Gusters Past Worthy Matrons

GLOUSTER The Past Worthy Matrons met at the Masonic Hall with Mrs. Marie Eddy as hostesses. The president Mrs. Edithe Vaughn opened the meeting. Mrs. Maude Howard was reported improved after illness. Readings by Elinor Anderson Eddy Haskins Kittle Kittle Reese Sayre Vaughn Williams Price noted during roll call. Dessert served to ten named members and guests.

Masonic Hall Marie Eddy Edithe Vaughn Maude Howard Elinor Anderson Esta Haskins Ora Kittle Sybil Kittle Glenna Reese Frances Sayre Sarah Williams Iva Price

Crusade Workers Named for 1961 Cancer Drive

Mrs. Austin Wiley chairs the 1961 Cancer Crusade for Trimble Two with co chair Mrs. C E Haskins. Volunteers include Chit Chat Club House to House canvass and clusters across Trimble Burr Oak Redtown Truetown Greens Run Oakdale Taylor Ridge Jacksonville and Greens Run with numerous named workers. The drive runs from Saturday through April 29.

Hammond Rites Set

Mrs. Harry Sharp learned of the death of her sister Mrs. Ray Hammond in Temperance Michigan from a heart attack. The funeral is planned for Tuesday with survivors including husband Ray Hammond a son a granddaughter and two sisters Mrs Ocie Sharp Trimble and Mrs Lola Gillett Enon Ohio. Mrs Hammond previously worked at Woolworths Athens and moved to Michigan eight years ago. Family members left this morning to attend the service.

Trimble Harry Sharp Ray Hammond Hazel Milhoan Temperance Mich Ocie Sharp Lola Gillett Enon Ohio Hammond Woolworths Athens Michigan Verna Richard Blackford

Society to Meet Trimble Missionary Group

The Missionary Society and the WSCS of Trimble Methodist Church will be entertained Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Wilbur Johnson Mrs Laura Zimmer will lead the lesson study.

Trimble the Missionary Society WSCS Trimble Methodist Church Wilbur Johnson Laura Zimmer

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Hospital admissions include Colleen Thompson Logan Frank Barret Trimble Lillian Barrett Trimble Sharon Nutter New Straitsville Charles Snyder Murray City Oliver Savage Nelsonville Leo Wheatcroft South Bloomingville Susan Mitchell Murray City Eugene Bailey Nelsonville Ruth Whaley Glouster Ida E Young Shade Bertha Fischer Nelsonville Ethel McConnell Nelson Discharges include James Bartlett and son Brian Burton and son Athens Hugh Davis Hayden Dennis Lehman Nelsonville Roger Bartlett Albany Irene Locke Glouster Minnie Allen The Plains Barbara Harris Nelson Clara Cooper Glouster Glen Coleman McArthur Bessie Schall Glouster Carl Ellinger Nelsonville Anna Williams Nelson Alfred Thompson and son Crooksville Floyd Moshier Nelsonville Donna Hansel New Mary Crook New Lexington Blood used 3 units.

Colleen Thompson Logan Frank Barret Trimble Lillian Barrett Sharon Nutter New Straitsville Charles Snyder Murray City Oliver Savage Nelsonville Leo Wheatcroft South Bloomingville Susan Mitchell Eugene Bailey Ruth Whaley Glouster Ida E. Young Shade Bertha Fischer Ethel McConnell Gary Dean Alfred Thompson and Son Crooksville Floyd Moshier Donna Hansel Mary Crook New Lexington

Hostess Leads 500 Club Dinner at Hotel Garden

Miss Josephine Hedfelt hosted the 500 Club dinner at the Hotel Garden. Mrs. Albert Gordon won high score with Mrs. Earl Morris second and Mrs. Carl Whaley third. Other players included Mrs. Esther Lamborn Mrs. Thomas Noon Mrs. Joseph Wolf and Mrs. Ed Ley.

Glouster Josephine Hedfelt 500 Club Albert Gordon Earl Morris Carl Whaley Esther Lamborn Thomas Noon Joseph Wolf Ed Ley

Officers to Practice Glouster Chapter 192 CES

Glouster members announce officer practice at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Masonic Hall for Chapter 192 CES.

Glouster Ces Masonic Hall

Shrine installation set for Thursday in Eagles Hall

Local members and family groups including Eastern Stars Rainbow Girls and Masons gather as Mrs Elma E Hullinger installs Hocking Valley Shrine officers. Opening ceremony begins at 7 30 PM in the Eagles Hall and a reception follows.

Nelsonville Eastern Stars Rainbow Girls Elma E. Hullinger Hocking Valley Eagles

Funeral Rites Set for Henry W. Nutter

Funeral services for Henry W. Nutter aged 93 of Nelsonville Route 1 will be held at 1 p m Tuesday at Johnson funeral home. Rev Eugene Whitmer of the Independent Holiness Church will officiate. Burial follows at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Nelsonville Henry W. Nutter Mount St. Mary Hospital Johnson Funeral Home Eugene Whitmer The Independent Holiness Church Green Lawn Cemetery

Glouster Plans Annual Inspection and Dinner

Glouster Chapter 192 CES will hold its annual inspection at 7 30 p m Friday with dinner at 6 p m at Glouster Methodist Church Reservations should be sent to Mrs Louise Lent Jacksonsville by Tuesday telephone 767 2202

Glouster Ces Glouster Methodist Church Louise Lent Jacksonville

Delegates Named for State FHA Meeting

Glouster Future Homemakers of America selects Saundra Lemoine and Donna Sweeney to attend the state meeting with adviser Mrs. Emma Wheaton. The event runs April 21 and 22 at the youth center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Glouster Future Homemakers of America Saundra Lemoine Donna Sweeney Emma Wheaton Ohio State Fairgrounds

Sixty Glouster eighth graders take state scholarship tests

Sixty eighth grade students at Glouster recently completed the statewide scholarship examination sponsored by the State Department of Education. Tests covered English, arithmetic, science and history with achievement ratings to be released later.

Glouster State Department of Education

Wayne Liming in Serious Condition After Accident

Wayne Liming of Felicity husband of Bernice Bookman of Buchtel remains in serious condition at Brown County Hospital Georgetown after an automobile crash on April 9.

Nelsonville Wayne Liming Felicity Bernice Bookman Buchtel Brown County Hospital Georgetown

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