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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

5

Myers Street Resident Dies in Columbus Hospital

Violet Courtney 39 of 126 Myers St Nelsonville died Tuesday night at University Hospital Columbus after a stay since Feb 15 Widow of John Courtney killed in action in World War II She was daughter of John and ya Patton Nelsonville and leaves two daughters Shirley and Beverly a son Billy of Myers St home one brother John Patton Nelsonville two sisters Mrs Vernice Warren Nelsonville and Mrs Kathryn Smith Zanesville Funeral arrangements are by Johnson funeral home

Nelsonville Violet Courtney Myers, St University Hospital Columbus John Courtney John Ya Patton Shirley Beverly Billy Myers St John Patt*ton Vernice Warren Kathryn Smith Zanes- Mille Johnson Funeral Home

Local Route Names and Dismissals Through Route Mentions

Fragmentary OCR lists various names tied to routes and locations including Mount St. Mary ae Russell Nelsons Route 2 Jerry Matheny Carbon Hil Edna Knott Glouster Route 3 Samuel Mills Buchtel Elia Redd Nelsonville William Blair Glouster Route 3 Mig Jennie Cheeseman Nelsonville TM Ron Lees Betty Jewel Clouser Florence Carpenter Rockbridge Route 1 Buriel Gears Glouster.

Ae Russell “Stoner Nelsons Jerry Matheny Carbon Hil Edna Knott Glouster Samuel Mills Buchtel Elia Redd Nelsonville William Blair Jennie Cheeseman Ron Lees Betty Jewel Clouser Florence Carpenter Rockbridge Buriel Gears

Nelsonville Clubs Host Fellowship Meeting and Plans

Nelsonville social groups held a MYF gathering at Logan on Sunday with eight members on hand for tea and a 2:30 to 7:30 pm event. Attendees included Carol Sue Adkins Judy Pendergrass and Nettie Nan Carlin as plans were set for a June camp, a July institute, and a district garden tour in Logan. Officers for the coming year were named and installation is planned for May.

Nelsonville Cothe Logan Carol Sue Adkins Nelson Howson Judy Pendergrass den Club Nettie Nan Carlin Coralie Ann Earl Hilleary Hubert Duskey Clifton Colwell Jerry Mender Bertha Nixon Powell Jerry Grim Harry Hoskinson Vielock Jeannette C. Grim Uly Lancaster Camp Ground MYF Nelsonville Club Chester Ohio George Freer Joyce Kilmer Elacken Dent Hubert Mead Mire WW. Warren Beatrice Adamson Malvern Wilton Anew

Honor Roll Includes 43 Students at Nelsonville High

Forty three Nelsonville High students made the honor roll for the fifth six weeks as announced by Principal J. K. Kinneer. The sophomore class led with 12 percent, while other ranks included seniors eight, eighth grade eight, juniors seven, seventh grade eight, and freshman one. Names include Jim Taylor, Dick Donahey, Jim Hellyer, Dean Lewis, Carol Sue Adkins, Judy Joy, Eddie Howe, Charlott Martha Daugherty, Judy Barrows, Shirley Merz, Mary Simon ton, Mary Ann Kinneer, Elizabeth Hall, Phyllis Gibbons, Geral dine Lewis, Sharon Doolittle, Nancy DeVol, Bob Chapman, Jeannine West, Betty Shater, Phyllis Hall, Kay Harmon, Tom Carroll, Jim Gray, Jo Ann Riley, Carol Allbrecht, Joyce Fisk, Martha Welter, Patty Donahey, Marinel Weytaller, Shirley Byers, Jack Whit.

Jim Taylor Dick Donahey Jim Hellyer Dean Lewis Carol Sue Adkins Judy Joy Eddie Howe Charlott Martha Daugherty Judy Barrows Shirley Merz Mary Simonton Mary Ann Kinneer Elizbeth Hall Phyllis Gibbons Geraldine Lewis Sharon Doolittle Nancy DeVol Bob Chapman Jeannine West Betty Shater Phyllis Hall Kay Harmony Tom Carroll Jim Gray Jo Ann Riley Carol Allbrecht Joyce Fisk Martha Welter Patty Donahey Marinel Weytaller Shirley Byers Jack Whit

Local social notes and class sale in Nelsonville

Springfield residents and guests are listed visiting here and there over the weekend. Rex Shenefield, G A Radekin, and the Radekin party are mentioned with various gatherings. A Methodist class in Nelsonville sponsors a rummage sale with items from a Legisa subding collection and donors urged to contribute by phone.

Sale Nelsonville Ketta Howe Methodia Charents Legisa

Cheshire guest Joan Johnson visits relatives in Ohio

Joan Johnson of Gallipolis stayed with her parents Mrs Belle McCarty in Lima and visited friends Hennie in Florette Pennsylvania helping care for grandchildren while Virginia recovers from surgery at West Penn Hospital. Otto Hoffman of Jackson and Paull Poling family hosts or visits Cheshire residents.

Cheshire Sre Wuma Joan Johnson Gallipolis Belle McCarty Lima Florette Virginia West Penn Hospital Patebareh Otto Hoffman Jackson Paull Poting James Poling Gladys Hyselt J. Ripley W. Vaty Huntington W. Va Washington D.C Bert Hern

Hospital Discharges List Includes Local Residents

Holzer Hospital releases a batch of discharge notices naming Mr and Mrs John J Clark of Weilst Mr and Mrs Davie of Jeck Mr Owens Mrs Edward Meyers Richard Montgomery Andrew Kise Robert H Cyrus Clifford Howell Robert Ragle Samuel McKinney Jr Jot Pomeroy Weldon Wears Leota Edington Hattie Gillespie Thor Carvey land Mrs Lloyd Kise and others among discharged patients from Ironton Wellston Jackson and surrounding areas.

Holzer Hospital John J. Clark Weilst Orvilla Davie Jeck Keyes Ironton Katherine Louise Clark Wellton Stra. Tauiby Owens Edward M. Meyers Richard D. Montgomery Wellston Andrew J. Kise Robert H. Cyrus Lakin

Glee Club To Present Variety Sing Friday in Buckholme Area

Buchtel York Glee Club will present a rare vocal program Friday at 8 p m in Buchtel York auditorium. Scouts of Troop 64 and leaders planned a St John camp at Camp Rostagn starting July 7. Thirty four Scouts reportedly attended a recent meeting with plans for upcoming camp and activities.

Glee Club Buchtel Buchtel-York Auditorium Buchtel-York Glee Club Seu Sonville West Sot Bulla Roveng Bob Harris Lowell Miller Quater Rostagn Bootes

Informal Session Sets Memorial Day Plans at Glenford Legion

The Glenford Dugan Ameri can Legion post met informally Monday evening to arrange a Memorial Day speaker and authorize flag purchases for veterans graves. They discussed Legion Home repairs and other building rehabilitation needs while Adjutant J C Steenrod reported on the auxiliary session in Columbus where national Legion commander Sea born Collins addressed members and the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Delaonville Glenford Dugan American Legion J. C. Steenrod Auxiliary State Highway Patrol Columbus Seaborn Collins National Legion Auxiliary Ohio Highway Patrol

Former Nelsonville mayor relocates to Logan firm

Jesse White Jr employed at Logan Clay Products sales department. Former Nelsonville mayor Paul Galvin and his wife move Thursday from 160 Chestnut Street with three children to a new Logan location. Galvin resigned as mayor two years ago and previously lived on Chestnut Street.

Logan Nelsonville Paul Galvin Chestnut St Logan Logan Clay Products Kei Jesse White, Jr Mt Poston Galvin Nelsonville 1 I

Local High School Glee Club Performs A Variety Show

The boys and girls glee clubs present a program featuring Standin in the Need of Prayer, Tell Me Why, dreamer quartets, and tap numbers by Rita Gulley. Special appearances include Joyce Schenz Joan Herdman San fra Taylor Cottrill brothers and a roster of club members with Tom Odentha as master of ceremonies and Jan Smathers in charge of lights.

Nner Rita Gulley Connett Joyce Schenz Joan Herdman Sanfra Taylor Cottrill Brothers Nelsonid Bob Herdman Dolly Jack Thompson Tom’ Odenhal Donna Jones Dane Mourne Dixie Marstiller Dorrie Kennedy Dana Mourne Sandra Taylor Jo Dunnington Sandra Baker Patty Connors Neta Wade Pauth O'Nail Sally Bookman Lynn Newtan Judy Schenz Joyechenz Mary Jolman Judy Adams Dolly Hall Rita Hartman Barbara White Kay Stewart Martin Tignor Sue Bullock Normal Utter Donna Tignor Acompanist Boys Glee Club Tom Odentha Danny Knight James ‘Tanner Richard Mourne David McCombe Don Smart Jack ‘Thompson Onald Kimes

Knights of Pythias Meeting Tonight in Cleveland

Knights of Pythias H will meet today at 7:30 p.m. in the Pythelan Hall. A membership campaign is under way for a Rathbone Bible class for the May page rank. Committee members for the 1935 Cleveland convention are urged to attend to discuss preliminary plans.

Nelson Vibe Vamey Knights of Pythias Pythe Lan Hall Cleveland

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Myers Street Mount St. Mary Nelsonville Society Hospital Guild WSCS Clark-Courtney Otrse Victor Oakley Yrineedas Cosmopolitan Club Mist Louise Pearce Walter Laidhim Ohio, University Cancer Fund Penny “Art Fund Oslo Federation of Womens Club SUN Visie Nelsonville High School J. K. Kinneer Point Rock Alin Verigan Springfield A. Burchfield J. E. Radekin Wiverai Daya Radekin Fane Wesley Bobo Chillicothe Avene Redskin Leone Terman Clayton Morris Jamiy Coleasbes Rex Shenefields Sire G.A. Radekin Yvonne Swett C. E. Stout Nellie Vale Eugene Campbell NYE Chevrolet CO Laverne Arnold Sharsh Logan's Citizens of Yours Robert H. Auflick Mayer Girls Glee Club Ann Newman Elaine Bailey Rosemary Jones Jinda Freda ‘Tastor Shirley Smathers Anita Schlean Pickett Doris Breeze Emily Stewart Barbara Dearing Delores Johnson J. H. Wilson Athnes Knights of Pythias Houdini Technica Tony Curtis Janet Leigh Zelan Fachor Plymouth
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