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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1958

Page

11

Esteban the Elf Learns Big Lesson From Sandman Mess

A small fairyland elf Esteban causes chaos from lost teeth nickels and balloon mishaps. Santa awards him one last chance to help the Sandman by night, but curiosity sabotages the mission and he is banished to grow into a boy, with a guiding blue winged bird offered by Santa.

Fairyland Esteban Earth Tooth Fairies Santa Claus Santa Sandman Fsteban Esteban Santa Claus

Notice of Adoption Petition in Morgan County Ohio

Walter Lee Martin and Martha Slay Martin Minifee listed as unknown. November 26 1958 filing in Morgan County Ohio seeks authority to adopt Larry Lee Martin. hearing December 26 1958 at 1500 in Athens County Probate Court with objections allowed. Also notices inventories and accounts filed in Athens County estates with hearings set December 22 1958 and January 12 1999 respectively.

Arthur J. Romine Athens Ohio Martha J. Romine City of Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Gotw Walter Lee Martin Marthe Slay Martin Minifee Dayton Liomer Copley Effie Mae Copley Malta Morgan State of Larry Lee Martin Morgano Ralph E. Burson Ralph R. E. Burson Ralph Emerson Burson Tom Burson Robert L. Bigley Hadley T. Bellows Mary B. Williams Charles P. Breinig C. E. Berry Elmer Cole Lucille D. Collins Adrian B. Collins R. J. Jones, Jr Clyde Louis Earl Ruston Eva Ruston Eva R. Ruston Petty Eva Stalder William M. Stalder W. M. Stalder Beatrice Nanna

Divorce Notice in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Kenneth E. Green files for divorce from Ruby May Green on wilful absence and gross neglect of duty. Case 21850 will be heard on or after January 16 1959. last known address listed as 3401 Paseo Apt 2 Kansas City Missouri. Attorney for plaintiff John F. Newcomb Cline Building.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Ruby May Green Paseo Kansas City Missouri Kenneth E. Green John F. Newcomb

New Haven Woman's Club program highlights volunteers and plans

At the New Haven Woman's Club meeting Mrs. James Hampton spoke on volunteer library work. Mrs. George Thayer reviewed Education It's Your Business. Budgets, bazaar progress, eye donation pledges, and committee appointments were announced amid social mingling and Thanksgiving visits.

New Haven Bob McGlothlin Kermit Ford Mark Ward Don Roush E. L. Stein Paul Seally Paul Henderson Roy Jones

Red Kelly Scores Three Goals Against Bruins in 1954

Red Kelly of the Detroit Red Wings stands as the lone NHL defenseman to net a hat trick in a single game, achieving the feat against the Boston Bruins in 1954.

Red Kelly Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins

Nelsonville Area Church Schedule Highlights

Local churches list Sunday worship times Sunday school and sermons across multiple congregations including First Presbyterian Westminister Fellowship Dorr Run Deanville and First Christian. Activities cover youth meetings choir rehearsals mid week studies and upcoming events.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminister Fellowship F. M. Wentz Methodist Youth Fellowship

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list new arrivals and admissions including Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schoeman of Glouster with a daughter born, Emmett Dowler of Nelsonville Route 2, and several others from Nelsonville New Lexington Shawnee and Logan. Names include Anna Levitsky Alina Potts Roberta Lent Shirley Cavote Margaret Windle William Johnson Allen Wolfe and Louella Ward.

Larry Schoeman Glouster Emmett Dowler Nelsonville Anna Levitsky New York N. Y Alina Potts Roberta Lent Shirley Cavote Margaret Windle William Johnson Corning Allen E. Wolfe New Lexington Robert McGrath Shawnee Louella Ward Addie Myers Logan Sally Abram

Thanksgiving visits from area families light up Downington

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Barhart hosted Thanksgiving guests son Chester and Dale Bradbury with grandson Ronald on leave from the Navy. Other locals welcomed visitors including Mrs. John L. Clark from Athens and Mrs. Dora Spencer of Albany.

Ronnie Circleville Mae Dixon Pearl Reeves Mary Carsey Harrisonville Ora Carsey Alice Mae Stanley Blanche Stanley Pearl Robinson Laura Steinmetz Edith Clark Athens Duane Stanley Stevie Nada Townsend Glen Haning Weltha Janice Dena Haning Elizabeth Dilcher Lon Perry Louise Burbridge Cora Jewell

Thanksgiving Visiting List From Columbus Area Guests

Recent Sunday guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Everett McKibben and Mrs. Lily McKibben included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Foreman Mrs. Joe Carsey Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brooks and daughter Gertie Mildred all of Columbus. Thanksgiving visitors to Mrs. Charles Vansky were Mr. and Mrs. Orel Johnson and daughter Carolyn of Chillicothe. Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Lucy Albaugh were James Albaugh and daughter Lucy and Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Albaugh two sons and a friend all of Columbus. Recent visitors here were Mr and Mrs. Emmett Johnson of Chillicothe.

Vivian Albaugh Columbus Emmett Johnson Chillicothe

Thanksgiving Guests Share Meals Across Many Families

Thanksgiving in the area brought numerous gatherings. Roy Jones and relatives hosted guests from Mason and Minersville. Homer Houdashelt and others joined in with families from Grove City Pomeroy and Syracuse. Ed Lopat named pitching coach for Yankees minor leaguers for 1959.

Ed Lopat Richmond New York Yankee Yankees

Nelsonville Church Social Notes Christmas Dinners Held

Nelsonville church groups report Christmas events with 26 in the Methodist class and the United Presbyterian Women. A Christmas dinner featured decor and corsages from People’s Bank. Officers were elected for the new year and a gift exchange followed.

Methodist Church J. C. Steer People's Bank

Beta Siemas Hold Meeting in Nelsonville Home

Beta Siemas Phi sorority held its last meeting at Mrs Norma Kent's home with 11 members present. Gerry Kern and Ruth Ward presented poetry and verse making, defining poetry. Members read own verses and poems by favorite authors. Refreshments were served. Christmas dinner is set for Monday at 6 50 p m at Ethel's Tea Room followed by a music themed program at Mrs Maxine Johnson's home.

Nelsonville Beta Sima Phi Sorority Norma Kent Gerry Kern Ruth Ward Maxine Johnson

Driver Cited For Unsafe Operation After Rear-Ending Parked Car

Nelsonville resident William Morgan Meyer was cited for unsafe operation after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Robert Ossman on Poplar Street at 8:51 p.m. There was considerable front-end damage to Meyer's car.

Nelsonville William Morgan Meyer Robert Ossman Meyer Poplar St

Thanksgiving greetings and weekend visits across central Ohio

Mr and Mrs Fred Devol and children Steven and Joey spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Columbus. Mrs Mabel Devole visits daughter Margaret Corrigan in Dayton. William Bird spent the weekend with his parents in Cincinnati. Mrs Marvin Brandt of Columbus weekend with relatives here. Mr and Mrs James Douglas of Columbus spent the weekend at their home here. Mr and Mrs William Brown named their newborn son David Allen. Mr and Mrs Robert Lines visiting relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Marion Livingston visited relatives in Newark. Mrs Ethel Moore and daughter Betty of Lancaster visited Mr and Mrs William Williams. Bud Sharp of Sugar Grove visited Mr and Mrs Billy Williams. Mrs Jean Williams visited friends at Junction City. Mr and Mrs Clarence McQuade of Wooster spent the weekend at George McQuade’s home.

New Strattsville New Straitsville Fred Devol Steven Joey Columbus Mabel Devole Margaret Corrigan Dayton William Bird Cincinnati Marvin Brandt James Douglas William Brown David Allen Robert Lines Marion Livingston Newark Ethel Moore Betty Lancaster William Williams Bud Sharp Sugar Grove Billy Williams Jean Williams Junction City Clarence McQuade Wooster George McQuade

Ferrer to star in This Was Edwin Booth on Broadway

Jose Ferrer returns to Broadway to portray Edwin Booth in This Was Edwin Booth. He will star, co produce and direct the Victorian era drama written by Milton Geiger.

New York Jose Ferrer Broadway Edwin Booth Ferrer Milton Geiger

Circle meeting of WSCS at First Methodist Church

Two of the WSCS will meet Monday at 882 Poplar St in the home of Mrs. Dorothy McAfee with Mrs. Bertha Ashly assisting. Devotions and the program led by Mrs. Bessie Ball and Mrs. Edith Howson. Members asked to bring blessing boxes. There will be a 50 cent gift exchange.

WSCS First Methodist Church Dorothy McAfee Poplar St Bertha Ashly Bessie Ball Edith Howson

John C. Neal Dies At 72 In Deanville

John C. Neal 72 died after a heart attack in his Deanville home. He retired after 38 years with the Brigadeire Corp and moved back to Deanville five years ago. Surviving are his wife Clara, three sons Bertal Wade and Delbert, a daughter Phyllis Bennett, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with burial in Green Lawn cemetery.

Nelsonville John C. Neal Deanville Mount St. Mary Delbert Dayton Phyllis Bennett Elizabeth Johnson Funeral Home J. A Long Ted Faulconer Green Lawn Cemetery

Women’s Day Observed at First Christian Church

The First Christian Church will observe Women’s Day Sunday. Rev. Ted Faulconer says Miss Reema Farouki of Jordan, a Ohio University student, will speak during morning services at 10 30 a.m.

Stella Wycuff Deanville Chapel Deanville Community Chapel L. W. McIntire Betty Thompson Christ First Christian Ted Faulconer Reema Farbuki Nelsonvill First Christian Church Reema Farouki Jordan Ohio University

Rainbow Girls Initiate Eleven Wednesday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Assembly No. 109 of the Rainbow for Girls initiated 11 candidates at the Masonic Temple. Out of town guests included Mrs. Anna Rose and Mrs. Jeanette Tipton of Athens assemblies, plus other dignitaries. The group plans Christmas caroling December 20 and held the next meeting for members who have married or passed their 20th birthday.

Nelsonville Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Anna Rose Jeanette Tipton Athens Assembly Lynda Lynn Grand Assembly of Ohio Sharon Cole Jean Carpenter Nelsonville Assembly Marjorie Stalder Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star Harry Hickman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elf Boy Sores Chapter One Jesse M. Romes Franklin Avenue Emmett Bowles Retta Wogan Sharpsburg R.D Beer Paul H. Wogan Sotw Lela Powell John Powell Bethel Vance Howard Wagenhall Goldye Hart Barboursville Lon Hart Tommy Vance Janice Jordan Washington D. H West Virginia University Tommy Henry Johnson Phil Sioux City Iowa Air Force Simon Robinson Belle W. Va Neil Wilson Parkersburg Tom Woodward Gallipolis James Johnson Paul Johnson Mason James Henry Harry Gibbs Harry Capehart Jr Pomeroy Mr. Carpenter Harry Capehart Sr Kelly Mike Coy Coya Knutson Benedict S. Pitzgerald, Jr Washington Andy William Kjeldahl Fitzgerald Kjeldahl Mount ST. Mary Hospital Downington Zaleski Syracuse Jones Arthur Powell Marie Houdashelt William Houdashelt Elmer Houdashelt Grove City Don Houdashelt Adele Norris William Zerkle Dana Winebrenner Cambridge Harold Smith Clyde Saunders Jeff Jeffers James Teaford Roy Eastman Rock Springs James Cline Beverly Leonard Bass Thurman Martin Junior Martin Ross Norris Mt. Vernon Virgil Norris H. E. Schwab Harold Jones Minersville Rich Jones Dana Wine Lopat Nelsonville Social Notes Mary M. Tomlinson J. O. Steer Lillian Wilson Barbara Reese Dorothy Lewis Albert Hellyer Dorothy Barber Mary Tignor Barbara Downhour United Presbyterian Women's Association Ruth Daugherty Nora Jo Hall Betty Crawford Frank Whitmore J. L. Evans Daugherty J. M. Hartley Harriet Burgess Roger Johnson Carle Shafer Circle One Serepta Barber Circle Barbara Harris Hazel Smith People’s Bank Chevrolet Bos Hesss Fayette St Dwight Adams Beta Siemas Rolk OF Ages Rainbow Girls Yrecdows Shoe Store W. Columbus St C. E. Whitmore Greenhouse Billy R. Neal St. Tel Churchill Athens, Hocking and Fairfield Counties Keller & Weltner Monument Co John N. Eberst W. Hunter St Logan, O Robert Liggett Lincoln St E. E. Byrne E. State St
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