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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1958

Page

5

Area Churches Announce Services and Schedules

Nelsonville area churches list ministers and weekly programs with Sunday schools morning worship and evening services. Note changes include Rev Thomas Foster taking over Evans appointments and multiple churches sharing choir rehearsals youth groups and midweek prayer events.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Thomas Foster General Presbytery God Methodist Youth Fellowship First Christian Ted G. Faulconer Chi Rho Epiphany Episcopal Church of the Nazarene Langley Gullett Wylie Chapel T. J. Smith Penticostal Ray Benson

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admission Notes

In Nelsonville and surrounding areas, records show Admitted Mrs Catherine Misner Athens Route 2 Andy Covert Nelsonville Route Mrs Gladys Savers Trimble. Dismissed Mrs Glenford Decker Murray City and son Kevin McIntyre Crooksville Mrs Marie Dunn Nelsonville Clifford Dowler Nelsonville Silas Dunlap Carbondale James Goodlive New Straitsville Mrs Martha Ehrnfield Corning Blood used 2 units.

Gladys Savers Trimble Glenford Decker Murray City Kevin McIntyre Crooksville Marie Dunn Nelsonvillle Clifford Dowler Nelsonville Silas Dunlap Carbondale James Goodlive New Straitsville Martha Ehrnfield Corning

Rally Sunday for Methodist Youth Fellowship

The Methodist Youth Fellowship rally is Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Camp Grounds with a 1:30 p.m. meet at the church. Transport volunteers should call 177. A youth party at First Methodist Church follows at 7 p.m. in the church parlors.

Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship Lancaster First Methodist Church

Smelt Fry Set By Nelsonville Elks Club

The Nelsonville Elks 543 will hold a free smelt fry tonight in the Elks Home for all members.

Nelsonville Elks 543 Elks

Kennedy 83 Dies in Nelsonville After Stroke

Charles M. Kennedy 83 of Nelsonville died at his son’s home on Chestnut Street after a Saturday stroke. A native of Washington County and retired coal miner, he leaves son Arthur in Nelsonville and son Reese of North Canton, daughter Mary Kennedy, two Nelsonville sisters, and two grandchildren. Final rites Sunday at 2 p.m. at Johnson funeral home conducted by Dr. F. M. Wentz. burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Charles M. Kennedy Arthur Chestnut St Washington County John and Louisa Kennedy First Methodist Church Reese North Canton Mary Kennedy Anna Raine Maggie Wend Lucretia Johnson Funeral F. M. Wentz Green Lawn Cemetery

Families Visit In Ohio Towns Over Weekend

Mrs. Edna Reynolds and her granddaughter Sharon McGuire visited Vera Reynolds in Columbus while Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith with daughters Karen Lee and Debra Lynn stayed in Westerville for the weekend.

Edna Reynolds Sharon McGuire Vera Reynolds Columbus Robert Smith Karen Lee Debra Lynn Westerville

Grandparents Notified Of Fatal Accident

Nelsonville Ohio area reports the death of seven year old Herbie Lewis son of William and [unnamed] Lewis in Newark. The youth is survived by his parents a sister and two brothers with funeral services set for Saturday in Newark.

Nelsonville Guy Lewis New Plymouth Herbie William Lewis Daniels Ave Newark Ohio Carol Ann David Stevie Bernice Dalton Albany Ruth Todd Mary Skinner Logan Jean Skinner

Mrs. Elsie Edwards Celebrates 84th Birthday

Mrs. Elsie Edwards marked her 84th birthday with a family dinner at her son James Edwards home in Nelsonville Route 1. Attendees included Perry Stutler Ward Ward McDade De Vault Knapp Edwards Stalder and others from nearby towns.

Nelsonville Elsie Edwards James Edwards Perry Stutler Charles Ward Point Pleasant W. Va Edward McDade Red House John McDade Stanley Stephen Leon Melvin de Vault Mike Bonnie Athens Everett Knapp Phillip Ironton Eugene Edwards Sharon and Jimmie Bruce Newton Minnie Stalder Chauncey

Methoodist Youth Bake Sale Saturday in Nelsonville

The Metho dist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church will hold a bake sale at 9 a.m. Saturday in front of the Dew Hotel in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship of The First Methodist Church Dew Hotel

Mrs Jessie Shafer to host Circle Four gathering

Mrs Jessie Shafer and her daughter Mrs Robert Howe will host Circle Four of the Presbyterian Women's Association Monday evening in the church parlors for members.

Nelsonville Jessie Shafer Robert Howe Circle Four Presbyterian Women’s Association

Nelsonville Man Fined for Intoxication

Harmon Dupler of Nelsonville was fined ten dollars and court costs yesterday in Mayor Robert Auflicks court on a charge of intoxication.

Nelsonville Harmon Dupler Robert Auflick

Vir Miller Dies Friday in Akron General Hospital

Reinhold Miller 80 of Jacksonville died after a long illness in Akron General Hospital. A retired coal miner and Eagles Lodge member, he was born in Germany. Survived by four daughters Ella Reinhart, Louise Henderson, Minnie Shaffer, Anna Smith. one son Reinhold. 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Two daughters and his wife preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements by Norbert W Johnston Funeral Home of Glouster.

Akron Reinhold Miller Jacksonville Akron General Hospital Eagles Lodge Germany Ella Reinhart Newark Louise Henderson Minnie Shaffer Anna Smith Reinhold Norbert W. Johnston Funeral Home Glouster

Economist to Speak at Rural-Urban Dinner in Meigs County

Ex-extension economist Riley Dougan of Ohio State University will speak at the Meigs County rural-urban dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Middleport High School on Town and Country Relations. A panel moderated by Rev. John Elwood will include Ron Springer Mrs Wesley Fry and Mrs Earl Dean and Theron Johnson representing both sides. Reservations may be made by contacting Virgil Adkins or the Meigs County extension service office.

Pomeroy Riley Dougan Ohio State University Meigs County Middleport High School Dougan John Elwood Ron Springer Wesley Fry Earl Dean Theron Johnson Virgil Adkins Harrisonville

Sophomores To Dance At Glouster High School

The Sophomore Class of Glouster High School will host a public dance on Saturday April 26 from 9 p m to 12 a m The Twilighters will provide the music and refreshments will be available at the event.

Glouster Glouster High School

Glouster Area Churches Schedule Meetings and Rallies

Glouster churches list weekly service times and upcoming events led by Rev. Williams Teater Hoplight and other ministers. Includes Bible schools Morning Worship and evening programs with dates and social activities noted for Nazarene Church Christ Church and regional congregations.

Couple Heads to Miami After Parade Prize

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Keith depart Columbus for a week in Miami, Florida. Mrs. Keith won the trip at the Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville last year.

Chester Keith Columbus Miami Fla Keith Nelsonville

Corsage of Lazy-Daisy Flowers Pattern 580 Instructions

Pattern 580 provides transfer pieces and directions for embroidery of shaded 6 strand cotton corsage flowers. Includes children's sizes 2 4 6 8 and a note on mailing 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for 11st class. Send to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P O Box 169 New York.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Frecker Plumbing Shop Anniversary Observed in Racine

Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Frecker entertained the Frecker Plumbing Shop employees and many relatives at the Frecker home in Racine. The gathering celebrated Herman Frecker's birthday and the shop's 15th anniversary with a buffet for family and friends including Stephen Dayton Joan Lewis Larry Roush Gallipolis Evan Will Billy Mrs Garnette Adkins and others local.

Pomeroy Wendel Frecker Frecker Plumbing Shop Frecker Racine Herman Frecker Stephen Dayton Guy Smith Kenneth Frazer Joan Lewis Larry Roush Gallipolis Evan Will Billy Garnette Adkins Cecil Nelson William Frecker Donna Sharon Charles Elmer Frecker Roger Donald Anna Frecker Earl Frecker Miles Cross Howard Bolin Albert Hill

Time Set for MYFers to Attend Spring Rally

GLOUSTER All MYF members of the Jacksonville and Trimble Methodist churches headed to the Annual Spring Rally at Lancaster Camp Grounds Sunday should be ready to leave at 1 30 p m The rally runs 1 30 p m to 4 30 p m Trimble MYFers meet at Miss Ruth Wetzel home at 1 30 p m Jacksonville members meet at the parsonage also at 1 30 p m

Jacksonville Myf Wiener Ruth Wetzel Trimble Methodist Norman Ned) Dewire Jim Parrish Lancaster Camp Fourth Quarterly Conference Hickey Commission On Education Glouster MYF Trimble Lancaster Camp Grounds Trimble Myfers

Street Light Bid Approved for Zanesville Route

The Board of Public Affairs accepted the Line Material Company of Zanesville bid to install and purchase street lights, controls, and equipment for a one and one-half candle power system. Work starts April 29 with lights to be installed from Braun and High streets to Cross and East Main streets.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Line Material Company Zanesville Braun and High Streets Main Streets

Local Couples Plan Memphis Visit and WCTU Meeting

Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris of Mason depart for Memphis to see sons James Russell Mills and Alvis Harris at a U.S. Navy school. The WCTU hosts a Friday session at First Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Arnold Green presenting the study book resume and Mrs. David Darst Sr. leading devotional.

Russell Mills Frank Harris Mason Memphis Tenn James Russell Mills Alvis Harris Lexington WCTU First Presbyterian Church Arnold Green David Darst, Sr

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Pilgrim Holiness E. BE. Ledingham Robert Gastin Apostolic Gospel Walter Shafer Evangelical United Brethren Ray Mann Reorganized Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. O. Norris Zion League Carbon Hill Roy Brookman Liberty Hill Deanville Chapel Vern Sindlinger Dorr First Baptist S. H. Hughes Independence Holiness Eugene R. Whitmer Mount ST. Mary Hospital Raymond Juniper Catherine Misner Andy Covert Mr. Kennedy Dealer Mercury Ed Sullivan Mercurys Kodak Ford Motor Company Samuel A. Chadwell Columbia Gas System Charleston Chadwell Katherine Baumgardner Sugar Grove Samuel A. Chadwell, Jr Robert A. Chadwell Richard de Witt Roy Chappalear Chappalear New Albany Bake Sale Miller Syracuse Garden Clubs Rutland Frank Pugh Albany Club Alpha Cottrill Syracuse Club Merrill Chase James Teaford Glouster Nazarene George Williams N.Y.P.S Case and Rhoads Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Hugh Sweeney Glouster Methodist Dale Hoplight Chester Parks Carl Hickey Holy Cross Catholic Anthony Nickle Bishopville Church of Christ Gerald Stemm Bible School Donald Kasler First Baptist Church Franklin E. Mitchell Wiley Harris B.T.U William M. Parham, Jr L. R. Carmichael Youth Fellowship EUB Hollister Seventh-Day Adventist Front Summitt Sts Robert G. Collar Konr Y Oa Glouster, Ohio Coast Guard Lone Star Boats Weller Bern Perea Em CS Harold & Edithe Vaughn High St Middleport Pedioums Shoe Store W. Columbus St Family Weekly Roger Dean Fayette Sr Dwight Adams Chevrolet Oldsmobile Melprul Pnaroware Many 5 Mopet Duro
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