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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1951

Page

9

Priscilla Class Hosts Social in Glouster Church

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Sunday school met in the church social rooms on Thursday evening with Mrs. Stella Rockhold and three other hostesses. Lunch was served to a list of members including Nina Hill Bessie Thompson Florence Ogg Gertrude Jewell Goldie Willis Elizabeth Guinther and several others.

Stella Dyer Lucile Dorton Irene Sharlike Ruth Cole Leona Hall Mildred Davis

Chauncey-Dover Musicians Earn Superior State Ratings

Chauncey Dover High School students Lowell Davis and Jack Lester won superior ratings at the state finals of instrumental solo and ensemble auditions in Delaware. The auditions were held at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Delaware Lowell Davis Jack Lester Ohio Wesleyan University

Citizens' Committee Appointed To Study School Problems

A public Nelsonville meeting reviewed a tentative bond proposal for a consolidated grade school. About 100 parents, Supt. L. C. Gray, board members, and architect Ray Sims discussed site surveys, bond limits, and tax impacts while a 10-member citizen committee to study the issue was named.

Nelsonville Board of Education Supt L. C. Gray Ray Sims Columus Architectural Sims, Cornelius & Schooley Ralph Elliott Columbus Gray Ohio Elliott State Department of Taxation

Nelsonville High announces fifth six weeks honor roll

Sixty eight Nelsonville High students earned honors for the fifth six weeks. Seventh graders lead with sixteen percent on the honor roll, followed by notable eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade achievers named by the school office under Principal J. K. Kinneer.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School J. K. Kinneer James Phillips Janet Keplar Sue Orwiler Betty Shafer Shirley Taylor Jeannine West Jimmy Civille Jill Gray Joe Herditzka Tommy Carroll Carlin Carpenter Donna Howson Arvilla Joy Jack Lowry Phyllis Hal Tackie Dexter Roger Wood Jim Ray Susie Davis Carol Foughty

Frank Six Funeral Services Held at Hollister Church

Funeral services for Frank Six were held at the Hollister EUB Church on Tuesday afternoon with John Molnar officiating. Burial followed in Beech Grove cemetery near Hollister. The notice also reports Nelsonville Knights of Pythias conferring the rank of knight at Valley Lodge tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Frank Glouster Frank Six Hollister EUB John Molnar Beech Grove Merts Nelsonville Vailey Lodge Knights of Pythias

Nelsonville Social Notes 1951-52 PTA officers re-elected

Nelsonville Central PTA re-elected officers for 1951 52 after nominating committee report Mrs Gay Circle chaired the session at Central building Eileen Wend president Harriet Juniper vice president Elizabeth Siddle secretary Evelyn Little treasurer and guest speaker William Martin district social security representative discussed new regulations May Day plans set for the week of May 7 with multiple committees named and room counts announced Several community groups held events including a large Eastern Star inspection with attendees from several towns and a church class gathering plans for a Columbus television show trip and youth fellowship officer elections at the Methodist church, with detailed leadership roles listed and a Pilgrim Holiness Church Venice Class meeting noted.

Nelsonville PTA Gay Circle Association Eileen Wend Harriett Juniper Elizabeth Siddle Evelyn Little William Martin Wend Margaret Howe Little Wilma Gardner Alberta Hellyer Garnet Withem Ethel Tharp Melvin Guess Audrey Shafer Bernice Gettle Sadie Simonton Betty Riley Florence Cook Frances Cox Circle Miss Linton

Circle 4 WSCS Meeting at Mrs Weller’s Home

Circle 4 WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Philip B Weller 192 N Jefferson St Members asked to bring sales stamps.

Circle 4 WSCS Methodist Church Philip B. Weller N. Jefferson St

Women Fellowship meets with 27 in Ber ean room program on child and religion

The Woman's Fellowship of the Christian Church met in the Ber ean room Monday night with 27 members present. Margaret Huddy led a youth group quintet as part of a symposium and vocal music. The theme Your Child and Your Religion, discussed by Henry C. Link, stressed spiritual security over material security. F M Iske of Lima and Charles F Simpson of Indianapolis left after a several days visit with Rev. and Mrs. Paul M. Niswander. They head home to Florida. Mrs. Niswander accompanied Mr. Iske and Mr. Simpson for a visit with relatives in Indianapolis and Lima. Don Niswander, student at Ohio Wesleyan University, spent Sunday evening at his parents home and spoke at Hamilton Township High School near Columbus Monday.

The Christian Church Margaret Huddy Margaret Howe Columbus Thelma Tigner Korea Betty Tigner Howe Huddy Cable Jean Lawson Hallie Moore Ann Hall Mildred Barrows Mae Koker Ethel Tharp Wanda Gulley June Dahl Genevieve Hilleary Geneva Kuhn Catherine Bowers Wilma Tolliver Frances Kesterson Harry Wilson Betty Bennett Woman's Fellowship of the Christian Church Berean Room Henry C. Link F. M, Iske Lima Charles F. Simpson Indianapolis Paul M. Niswander Florida Hamilton Township High School

Death Claims M. E. Sayre in Letart Falls

POMEROY M E Sayre former resident of Letart Falls died Tuesday evening at the home of his son Edgar W Sayre in St Louis He had gone there after the death of Mrs Sayre about a year ago Funeral services are planned for Friday at 2 p m at the Letart Falls Methodist Church Burial will be in the Letart Falls Cemetery Friends may call at the Ewing funeral home after tonight

Pomeroy M. E. Sayre Letart Falls Edgar W. Sayre St. Louis Sayre

Mrs. Lydia Sims Dies at 82 in Logan

Mrs. Lydia Sims, 82, died Tuesday at her granddaughter’s home in Logan. Widow of Charles Sims, she leaves one daughter Mrs. Clarence Todd of Logan, eight grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Sarah Wolfe and Mrs. Nannie Wolfe, and one brother Wesley Bethel of Logan. Funeral at Asbury Methodist Church Friday at 2 p.m. Burial in adjacent cemetery. Friends may call at Warren Funeral Home, 8 E. Washington St., until the hour.

Nelsonville Lydia Sims White Logan Asbury Methodist Church Sims Charles Sims Clarence Todd Sarah Wolfe Nannie Wolfe Wesley Bethel Warren Funeral E. Washington St

Crochet Club Meets Birthdays Observed

The Merry Stitchers Crochet club met at Mrs. Sally Six's home in GLOUSTER. Birthdays for Mary Juniper and Amy Whaley were observed. Attendees included Opa Long Mabel Knott Ma hala Moody Juanita Conway Helen Conway Eva McClelland and the hostess. Next meeting set for Friday April 27 at Mabel Knott's home. Stork shower planned for Mrs. Opal Long.

Glouster Merry Stitchers Sally Mary Juniper Amy Whaley Opa Long Mabel Knott Mahala Moody Juanita Conway Helen Conway Eva McClelland Opal Long

Ravens Roam Northern Saskatchewan Stoking Fishermen and Trappers

Flocks of ravens over Prince Albert Saskatchewan harass fishermen and trappers. Birds rob fish nets and eat overnight catches, while also damaging fur pelts. One trapper says they are wily as a wolf and gentle only when fed.

Prince Albert Sask Saskatchewan

Buster Personal Notes Show Local Visits and Illness Updates

Charles Grandy returns to his air force base in South Carolina after a week in Trimble with his wife Anna Marie and their son Charles Jr and his parents. Local guests include Gilbert Barnaby from South Bend and Maxwell family visitors. Mrs. Algie Price recovering at Grant Hospital Columbus. Numerous callers and dinners greet Harvey Samson during illness as family and friends visit Burr Oak and Zanesville areas.

Charles Grandy Air Force South Carolina Trimble Anna Marie Charles Jr Virgil Grandy Gilbert Barnaby South Bend Ind Elbert Maxwell Jacksonville Maxwell George Burdiss Dianne John Paul Columbus Algie Price Grant Hospital Mary Samson Burr Ock Paul Harrison A. P. Hines Wilma Hines Robert Reiner Walnut Hill Wayne Hines Canton BE. H. Hines Burr Oak Donald Samson Zanesville Oscar Samson Ermarene Samson Jennie Shepard Harvey Samson

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits Several Patients

Admitted Miss Esther Margaret Carr Union Furnace Mr John Freeman Logan Route 3 Charles Lewligan Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Rolland Mender Nelsonville Mrs Goldie Showborn Glouster Route 5 Mrs James Harkless New Plymouth Route 1 Mrs Myrtle Gettle Nelsonville Discharged Mrs Clyde Hemsworth Nelsonville and son Mrs William Dexter Nelsonville and daughter Harley C Collins Glouster

Esther Margaret Carr Union Furnace John Freeman Logan Charles Lewligan Nelsonville Rolland Mender Goldie Showborn Glouster James Harkless New Plymouth Myrtle Gettle Clyde Hemsworth William Dexter Harley C. Collins Giouster

Local notes from Dundas and McArthur area

Students from Dundas school taking the eighth grade state test at McArthur included Beverly Rees Ruth Salts Dorothy Hughes Virginia Thompson Billy Meek Jimmy Morrow. Residents and visitors from Columbus Wellston Mansfield Michigan Springfield Genoa and other communities gathered in various visits and calls to local families and homes. A Genoa Root tool is noted for removing cylinder head bolts and spark plug ends may break during use.

Dundas Dundas School McArthur Beverly Rees Ruth Salts Dorothy Hughes Virginia Thompson Billy Meek Jimmy Morrow Bil. Welker Vinton Mr. Welker Edward Lloyd Ward James Ward Columbus Dale Ward Michigan Garvin Salta Fort Salts Wellston Eugene Salts Mansfield Emmett Eberts Harry Easterling Delbert Truman Harvey Roof Everett Chesser Springfield Cyrus Chesser Genoa Root

Kiwanis Divisional Meet Set for Gallipolis May 1

GLOUSTER Richard Guinther announces a divisional Kiwanis meeting to be held in Gallipolis on Tuesday May 1 at 630 p m. The event is managed by local secretary Karl Bodenbender with a Thursday deadline for participation. In related notes B R Angle reports plans for the Fourth of July horse show to entertain exhibitors and families.

Glouster Richard Guinther Kiwanis Club Gallipolis Karl Bodenbender B. R. Angle Kiwanis McConnelsville

Rising Costs Strain Nation's Newspapers Board members named

Rising costs threaten the U S newspaper business says Edwin Friendly of the New York World Telegram and Sun Inflation raises producer costs while newspaper prices must stay affordable The board re elected Roy A Roberts Palmer Hoyt and John S Knight and new directors include James M Cox Jr Mark Ethridge Dolph Simmons and Raymond L Spanzier A bake sale by the Altar Rosary Society is set for Saturday at 10 30 a m at the Economy Store.

New York American Newspaper Publishers Association Edwin 5. Friendly New York World-Telegram Sun Friendly Roy A. Roberts The Kansas City Star Palmer Hoyt Denver Post John S. Knight Chicago Daily News James M. Cox Dayton Daily News Mark Ethridge Louisville Courier-Journal Dolph Simons Lawrence Kans Journal- World Raymond L. Spanzier Redwood City Calif Tribune Altar Rosary Society

Glouster High to stage spring concert in auditorium

Glouster High School music department presents a spring concert in the high school auditorium today at p. m. The mixed chorus, directed by Anna Lou Davis, performs Bateson Humperdinik Brahms and five folk songs with Lynn Gladden as accompanist. The band, directed by James Rees, includes Afrikander Overture Sousa marches and Sux King featuring saxophonist Judy Zimmer. No admission charge.

Glouster Glouster High School P. m Anna Lou Davis Bateson Humperdinik Brahms Lynn Gladden James Rees Sousa

Glouster members plan Odd Fellows meeting for May 19

Several residents of Glouster will attend a Canton Athens 113 Independent Order of Odd Fellows gathering Thursday evening. They will discuss forming a ladies auxiliary at a plan for the May 19 meeting.

Glouster Canton Athens Independent Order of Odd Fellows P. m Bat

Grange Meeting At Gloucerster Trimble 153 Saturday

Gloucster Trimble Grange No 153 will hold its regular meeting Saturday at 8 pm The Athens Grange will present a program Local members are asked to bring pies The committee will provide sandwiches and coffee

Gloucster Trimble Grange No Athens Grange

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Citizens’ Committee P Municipal Memorial East Terry Tignor Robert Gillilan Jack Wilson Kenneth Weaver Lillian Young Central and West Robert Wend Frank Huddy William Mechem Wiliam Friedrich Orpheum Mee Aca HE Flew the Shrew Majestic America Wain Jerry Lewis Nelsonville Social Notes Order of the Eastern Star Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple First Methodist Church Temple Mattie Jacoby Athens Myrtle Dixon William R Dixon Guysville New Marshfield Circleville Racine Amesville London Officers Methodist Youth Fellowship Florence Byrd Jack Sowers Gilbert Simonton Beth Gray Elaine Swank Shelby Swank Mary Johnson Rosemary Wolfe John Wiseman Venice Pilgrim Holiness Church Hazel McMannis Myers St Flora Lechfeidner Gwen Scott Women’s Fellowship M. FE. Sayre Canada Buster Leta Westfall Nellie Hellyer Joe Hines Samson Howard Westfall Mount St. Mary Hospital Brandwene's Vata Ray Lange Dick Guinther Roger Kittle Ray White Joe Wilams Richard Eddy Carl Bradbury Merrit Ogg Lawrence Colbert George Campbell William Capps Enlon Grubbs L. K. Richardson Hugh Billinesly Dan Kovach Porter Dugan L. E. Richardson R. Angie Earl Bodenbender Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce Earl Davis John Penrod Vic Mambourg Greens Run Lester Faires Earl Linscott Grange James H. Wilson First National Bank S. A Faires High St. Broad St. Glousier, Ohio Glouster, Ohio
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