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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1958

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA Meet Highlights Merging Plans

A joint East Central PTA meeting at Nelsonville High School Auditorium featured a business session led by principal Lowell Cole. Mrs Victor Sherow spoke on merger challenges for the fall when a new elementary school opens. Cole announced April 28 PTA meetings, plans to visit the new school, and a Junior Band program with solos by Larita Kay Koker Freddie Richard Susanne Brooker and Jimmy McDaniel. Awards were given to four students by Cole and three others participated in the recent spelling bee.

Nelsonville Lowell Cole Victor Sherow Cole Mary Jane McKinley Larita Kay Koker Freddie Richard Susanne Brooker Jimmy McDaniel Norma Dalton Wayne Evans Jimmy Greene

Rotary Bestows First Honorary Membership in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Rotary Club honored Sen. C. Stanley Mechem as the first honorary member in its history during Old Home Week. Eight of the original 24 charter members attended, recalling the 1924 charter presentation and noting Nelsonville’s ups and downs, including population changes and mining swings.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Bob Robinson Logan Fred Carpenter Jack Bob Athens C. Stanley Mechem Leonard Cooley D. H. Dutch Shafer C. N. Bartlett Ralph Parks Parks Page Morris John Lawson Vern Vorbes Walter Wolf Fred Johnson Warren Badger Sen. Mechem Rotary State Highway Department Division 10 Ohio Robinson Bartlett

Rip Van Winkle Couldn't Sleep with Nagging Backache

Ady reports Rip Van Winkle suffered sleeplessness due to a nagging backache. The note outlines a discomfort that disrupted rest and daily routine. No medical details or treatments are provided in the accessible text.

Rip van Winkle

Nelsonville Garden Club bulbs sale to fund Fountain Fund

The Nelsonville Garden Club launches a city wide sale of spring bulbs to raise money for the Fountain Fund. Tulips daffodils narcissus hyacinths and dutch iris will be offered direct from Holland with October delivery. Members are taking orders and residents can call 398 or 910 to be included.

Nelsonville Garden Club Fountain Fund Holland Garden Club

Mary Martha Group Holds April Meeting at Mechem Home

The Mary Martha Group of the Christian Church met in Mrs. C. Stanley Mechem's residence for April. The program featured hymn singing, a Proverbs scripture reading, prayers, devotions on Vision and Purpose, a vocal trio, and a book review of Grey Rain. Refreshments followed, with several members listed as present.

Mary Martha The Christian Church C. Stanley Mechem Ned Carter William G. Decker Lloyd Gibbons Larry Crothers Wilbur Morman God James Pritchard Howard Williams James Knight, Jr Patty Ray Robert Crombie Wilbur Wallace Ted G. Faulconer Thomas Kelley Don Morman Dick Gulley Max Adkins

Gangway for Ghosts play set by PTA at high school

The PTA ladies will present Gangway for Ghosts in the high school auditorium on May 2 at 7 30 p m. Several local families visited or stayed with relatives this week including the Coxes from Athens and the McKibbens and Stanfleys. Hospital notes mention Mrs Grover Corbin remaining a patient at Mt St Mary Hospital Nelsonville.

Columbus James McKibben Kenneth Hayman Crooksville Rufus Thomas

Nelsonville recreation commission to meet tonight

Nelsonville city recreation commission will convene at 7 p m in the city building per secretary Mrs Bessie Ball.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City

Moose Mother and Daughter Party Planned

The Moose women host a mother and daughter gathering Thursday at 7 30 p m. Each member and guest should bring a one dollar gift for exchange. A pot luck meal will be served.

Glouster Women of the Moose

Local Visitors and Guests Report From Chauncey Area

Chauncey area residents host relatives and friends from Columbus Parkersburg St Paul Minn Warsaw Poland and Portsmouth over the weekend and Sunday gatherings include Mrs Elizabeth Ferrell Mrs Flora Myers and Mr Hollis Cunningham among others guests from St Paul Minn arrive with family members and extended visits noted.

Guy Pidcock Donald New Marshfield B. A. Awe Columbus Ray Pidcock Awe Pilgrim Holiness Church Elizabeth Ferrell R. K. Benedeem Jimmy Parkersburg Wilma Ferrell Glouster Hollis Cunningham Homer Omen Billie Loren Ashworth Edward Westphal Portsmouth J. S. Dunlavy J. G Hudson Dunlavy Flora Myers Point Pleasant Mr. Dunlavy Andrew Guy Guy John Galivik Albert Millbrandt Guy Peter Unyskesky St. Paul Minn Joseph Guy Bailey Run Warsaw Poland Famiy Frank Truszka Katy John Galivrik Peter Unyskesky

Birth announced for Tresa Lynn Snyder in Taylor Ridge

Mr and Mrs Robert Snyder announce the birth of daughter Tresa Lynn on April 16 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Brickley of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Williard Coey. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Basil Vore.

Taylor Ridge Robert Snyder Tresa Lynn Mount St. Mary Hospital James Brickley Columbus Williard Coey Basil Vore J. T. High School Washington, D. C William Bulstrom Canton John Antle Jacksonville Hazel Stone Brotkins Faye Waymer Marilyn Gariner

Mrs Courtney Dies Tuesday in Columbus

Mrs Paul Courtney also known as Lillian Hall died Tuesday in Columbus after months of illness. Survivors include husband, one daughter Vern Havener of Cleveland, three Hall sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren Jane and Paul Havener. Funeral at Rutherford Columbus 11 a.m. Friday with graveside at Greenlawn Nelsonville 2:30 p.m.

Chauncey Paul Courtney Lillian Hall Columbus Vern Havener Cleveland Mary Virginia Beatrice Hall Charles Dent Russell Alfred Jane Paul Havener Hall Springfield Rutherford Funeral Home Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Ida Taylor Weds Robert Wachenschwanz

Chauncey wedding of Miss Ida Taylor and Mr. Robert Wachenschwanz took place April 16 at the bride’s home performed by Rev. Raymond Pidcock. A reception followed for guests at the bride’s home.

Chauncey Ida Taylor Luster Taylor Nelsonville Robert Wachenschwanz Bertha Johnson Gus Wachenschwanz Deanville Raymond Pidcock

Lewises announce birth of son in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Ernie Lewis of Glouster announce the birth of their son Ernest Stephen on April 16 at Mount St Marys Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Theodore Williams Athens Mr and Mrs Lester Lewis of Trimble and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Williams Glouster and Mrs Bertha Barrett of Jacksonville

Glouster Ernie Lewis Ernest Stephen Mount St. Marys Hospital Theodore Williams Athens Lester Lewis Trimble Charles Williams

Chauncey Easter Seal Drive Exceeds Goal

Chauncey Dover school Chairman Mrs. Barbara Ley announced the Easter Seal drive surpassed its goal and thanked the high school typing class supervised by Mrs. Johnson for helping with the literature.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover School Barbara Ley Johnson

Cubs To Meet For Pack Scout Session Thursday

Cub Scout pack meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 in the parish house. Parents and the public are invited to attend.

Chauncey

Stedman Rites Planned for Mt. St. Marys Patient

Funeral services for Arthur M. Stedman, who died Monday night at Mount St. Marys Hospital, set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Norbert W. Johnston funeral home in Glouster. Rev. Ernest Williams to officiate with burial in Glouster cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.

Glouster Arthur M. Stedman Mount St. Marys Hospital Norbert W. Johnston Ernest Williams Glouster Cemetery

Chauncey Dover High School Honor Roll Four Six Weeks

Chauncey Dover High School releases honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Senior and junior all stars include Malcolm Barry Mary Ann Byers Ruth Chapman Diana Davis John Henry Fiske Patsy McCafferty Beverly Nicholson Judy Powell and Benny Barnes Penny Borchert Lana Bowman Donna Chadwell Sandra Glab Paul Robinson Clyde Williams. Four star and three star students span each class from sophomores to freshmen with listed names.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Malcolm Barry Mary Ann Byers Ruth Chapman Diana Davis John Henry Fiske Patsy McCafferty Beverly Nicholson Judy Powell Norvella South Larry Bowe Tommy Kranyik Larry McDaniel Norma Robinson Richard Russell Carolyn Vincent Benny Barnes Penny Borchert Jean Carr Roger Dunkle Beverly Hixon Janice Weekley Dean Barry Edward Chubb John Carson Judy Cunningham Janice Goodman Wanda Keirns Jessie Lovsey Nancy Perry Robert Preston John Rhoades Russell Tippett

Loyal Women of Glouster Church Meet at Home

The Loyal Women’s Class of the Glouster Church of Christ held a Friday evening meeting at Mary Ginnan’s home with co host Weltha Williams. Kate Vaughn led the session with 12 members present and several readings and Bible contests, prizes awarded to Clara Sherron Edith Stanl and Sarah McClelland. The next gathering is set for May 16 in the church social rooms.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Mary Ginnan Weltha Williams Kate Vaughn van Horn Mr. Sherron

William H. Lewis Dies in Oklahoma

William H. Winn Lewis, born and raised in Glouster, died in Edmond Oklahoma after a trip by his brother Clyde Lewis and Harry Cheney from Columbus. Services were held Wednesday at Baggerly funeral chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by Mary his wife Marion a son Wiletta Warner and many grandchildren great grandchildren a brother Clyde and two sisters Martha Grunkemeyer and Mary Cheney.

Glouster Harry Cheney Clyde Lewis Columbus Edmond Okla William H Winn) Lewis Lewis Winfield and Ida Lewis Baggerly Funeral Chapel Greenlawn Mary Marion Wiletta Warner Blackwell Martha F. Grunkemeyer Mary Cheney

Traveling Gavel Passes Between Kiwanis Clubs

Glouster Kiwanis Club hosts Norbert Johnston as Paul Stimson of Logan Kiwanis delivers a traveling gavel. The device travels Hawaii to California and across the country to renew inter club visits. A Record Log lists visited clubs.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Norbert Johnston Paul Stimson Logan Kiwanis Club Glouster Club Hawaii Gallipolis Athens Club Logan

Hambel Family Attends Amateur Radio Test in Dayton

Fred Hambel and daughter Karla visited Dayton for the Hamvention for Amateur Radio Operators. Karla was among 380 who took the test for an operator's license. The family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marvin Murphy and their Columbus family.

Glouster Fred Hambel Karla Dayton Marvin Murphy Columbus

Club Plans Spring Party at Glouster Meeting

Mrs Louis Docie hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club on Spring Street with 13 members present. Plans for the Spring Party on May 19 were discussed and John E Savel led a Morocco program before refreshments. The May 5 session will be hosted by Mrs Edithe Vaughn with Mrs Frances Sayers in charge.

Rolston Glouster Kiwanis Club Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Glouster High School B. T. Grover Ohio University John E. Savel M.C Louis Docie Progressive Study Club Spring St Ralph Gatchel Helen Knoderer Charles Patton Morocco Edithe Vaughn Frances Sayers

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PTA Sherow Tyrone Power Apache Wells Inea Rhearie Jim Moore U.S. Marines Quinn Dean Doan Ady Sharff Nelsonville Women’s News Martha Groups Zaleski Commission Women Plan Party Cleveland Clinic William J. Kolft Tetsuzo Akutsu Akutsu American Society For Artificial Internal Organs Philadelphia Dr. Kolff St. Paul, Minn Dallas Farrow Katy Maurea Columbus Andrew, Jr Louis Guy Patty and Mary Trsuzka Mrs. Lewis Cubs Stedman Doris Carson Dwight Davis Georgann Derelic Judy Keirns Jane Sams Nancy Shields Georgia Antle Steve Fiske Donna Wemer William H. Lewis Oklahoma Kiwanie Club Hambels L. A. Faires High St Broad St. Glouster, Ohio Gupony Family Weekly Roger Lie Foigsy von Ghee Nonatite Fayette St Dwight East Main St Logan, Ohio City Loan Co Gul Quick's Fawcett-Stone Fawcett STONE Chesterhill
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