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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1959

Page

5

Guidance Of Students Explained At Rotary

Nelsonville guidance and testing for Nelsonville High School pupils were discussed by counselors Mrs. Dor is Pergrin and Frank Downhour at the Rotary Club. They described a program funded by the National Defense Education Act, its integration through all grades, and the use of tests to align curricula with student interests and abilities. Dr. Samuel Hicks of Ohio University attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Doris Pergrin Frank Downhour Nelsonville High School Lloyd C. Gray Downhour California Samuel Hicks Ohio University Department of Education

Funeral Rites Held for Sister Beata in Columbus

Requiem Mass led by Monseigneur Corcoran at St Ann’s Hospital chapel for Sister Beata who died of cancer. She served in Mount St Mary Hospital maternity ward and was buried at St Joseph Cemetery. Attendees included Mother Bernice and several sisters. Father Welch assisted. The Frey family attended the service. she was born August 1 1893 and died November 26.

Nelsonville Monseigneur Corcoran Sister Beata St. Ann’s Hospital Columbus Beata Mount St. Mary Hospital St. Joseph Cemetery Bernice Anette Esther Mary Imaculate Etta Harper Ann Carver John Lloyd Evans Welch Mary Beata Catholic Church Frey

Christmas Bazaar Planned by Haydenville Choir

At the Haydenville Nov meeting of the choir boosters Mrs. Donald Vollmer led the session as president and plans were finalized for the annual Christmas bazaar at the Firestone Store in Logan on Dec 4. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Crothers and others.

Haydenville Charlies Vollmer Te Church Homer Carter Donald Vollmer Firestone Logan

Thanksgiving Guests and Moves Across Communities

Albany noted shifts and visits as families gather for Thanksgiving. Residents including the Gilloglys, Steward, Liewellen, Welches, Munns, Deardorffs, Hall, and Pughs shared meals or announced relocations among Athens Ravenswood and Charleston areas.

Carpenter By Westina Crabtree Carpenter Colum bia Make It Girls 4 H Club

Columbia Grange hosted the Make It Girls 4 H Club lecture with Fatluck refreshments. Notable visitors included Dr William Haning and family from Dayton, marking a 30 year reunion. Fern Gillogly and grandson George McKnight, injured in an auto accident, were in Columbus recently. Rainbow Girls of Nelsonville plan a 7 pm meeting at the Masonic Temple Wednesday.

Westina Crabtree Carpenter Columbia Make-It Girls 4-H Club Columbia Grange Lewis Smith Daisy Rawlings William Haning Herbert Haning William, Jr Ohio University John Dayton Haning Rawlings Fern Gillogly Columbus George McKnight Rainbows Nelsonville Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple

Hyperions to Meet Nelsonville Saturday Meeting

The Hyperion Club will meet Saturday at 2 p m in the home of Mrs W W Warren 80 E Washington St.

Hyperions Nelsonville Hyperion Club W. W. Warren E. Washington St

Births and admissions from Young St. Mary Hospital notes

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Charles Barton of New Straitsville a son and Mr and Mrs Larry Poling of Logan a son. Admissions include Mrs Mary Manda of The Plains and Mrs Ethel S Sanborn of Nelsonville Route 1. Dismissals note Miss Jeannine Winigman of Nelsonville and Winfred Boss moved to Lancaster Fairfield Hospital.

Albany Wallace Gillogly Logan G. S. Gillogly William Gillogly Sherwood Gillogly Washington, D. C Claire Steward Aurora Ind Edna Whiteman William Liewellen Factory Rd D. B. Chapman Liewellen Milt St Charles Barton New Straitsville Larry Poling Mary Manda the Plains Ethel S Sanborn Nelsonville Kathryn Mayles Athens Isabell Rechichi Corning Jeannine Winigman Winfred Boss Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Melvin Maccombs Betty Boling

Cosmopolitan Club Met at Mrs Stewart's Home

In Nelsonville the Cosmopolitan Club gathered at Mrs Clar ence Stewart's home on November 27 with Mrs Bessie Ball assisting. Sylvia Matheny led devotions from the Upper Room with Psalm 15 read. Rosa Freer presented a program on How To Produce a Festival of Faith, explaining faith and hope, comparing world religions. Thirteen members shared what faith does for them. President Mrs Harry Stage led a brief business meeting and candle lighting as members contributed to CARE and expressed thanks.

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Clarence Stewart Bessie Ball Sylvia Matheny Topkc Rosa Freer Harry Stage

Knights Of Pythias Dinner and Election Held in Nelsonville

Nelsonville dining room hosts 6:30 p m Knights of Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias. Membership rally and annual officer election set with Past Chancellors urged to attend for Grand Lodge election. Chancellor Commander Wayne Hunley to preside. Entertainment and guest speaker follow.

Nelsonville Knights of Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall Grand Lodge Wayne Hunley

Nelsonville man improves after Grant Hospital stay

Nelsonville resident H. E. Steve Wilson has returned to his Washington Street home from Grant Hospital in Columbus. His condition is reported improved and he is recovering at home.

Wilson Washington St Grant Hospital Columbus

New Haven Women Plan Bazaar and Christmas Lights

The New Haven Women's Club met at Memorial House with vice president Mrs. John Morgan in charge. They finalized plans for a December 4 and 5 bazaar at the city building and will turn on Christmas lights. Gifts will be donated to Lakin State Hospital. Frank Clendennin spoke on home telephone installation after a club booklets distribution by John Canady. Several families and guests visited, including Baptism for David Randolph Freeman conducted by Rev. John Freshwater.

New Haven Women’s Club Memorial House John Morgan Lakin State Hospital Federation of Women’s Clubs John Canady Frank Clendennin Ravenswood C and P. Telephone Co Robert MacGlothlin Donald F. Roush James Hampton Chilton Brown Charles Brown Walter Bush Detroit Mich Joe McCombs Pittsburgh Penna Bush Mec Don Freeman Elizabeth Freeman Parkersburg J. Stanley Ballard Beverly Ballard Fred Cornwell Charleston David Freeman David Randolph Freeman Freeman John Freshwater Cleveland Boston Divinity School

Students Plan Meeting Rules To Be Aired

A parliamentary procedure session will be presented Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Nelsonville by Ohio University speech department members in cooperation with the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club. The program includes rules explanation, a model meeting, a Q and A period, and a coffee hour. Officers of clubs fraternal and political groups are invited to attend.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Ohio University Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club

Grange Dinner Planned at York Grange Hall Oak Grove

The semi annual birthday dinner will be served at 6 30 p m Friday in York Grange No 2436 Hall Oak Grove. Members helping are asked to be present at 3 p m. The business meeting will be conducted at 8 p m by Donald Kern master.

Nelsonville York Grange Oak Grove Donald Kern

Sorority Rummage Sale Planned in Nelsonville

The Psi sorority will hold a rummage sale all day Friday starting at 9 a.m. in the Lawson Building. Members should bring rummage Thursday at 7 p.m. The December 7 meeting is at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co at 7 30 p.m. with a Christmas cooking demonstration for guests.

Sorority Nelsonville Th Psi Lawson Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Nimble Thimble 4-H Club Meets at High School

Nelsonville 4 H club the Nimble Thimble plans a meeting in the high school home economics room at 6 p m Monday. Members will discuss club activities and upcoming events.

Nelsonville

Pandorian Club to Meet and Baby Shower Planned

Nelsonville December meeting of the Pandorian Club will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Pete Philopoulos at 29 East Columbus Street. Members should bring cookies or candy for a gift exchange. A baby shower for a young couple will also take place at the TB Hospital.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Pete Philopoulos E. Columbus St

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