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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1958

Page

10

Elks Memorial Service Attracts Largest Crowd

Nelsonville's 58th annual Memorial service drew over 75 attendees at Elks Lodge No 543. Honored were Leland Krieg, Barney Neiman, Albert Barber, Leslie Cavanaugh, Edward Sohn, Robert Hilleary and Charles Sheppard with Rev. Ted Faulconer delivering a Christian reflection on death and life beyond.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Leland Krieg Barney Neiman Albert Barber Leslie Cavanaugh Edward Sohn Robert Hilleary Charles Sheppard Christian Church Linda Tharp Ted Faulconer The

Television Schedule Messy Listings Show Irregular Times

The Messenger notes it cannot be held responsible for errors when stations fail to provide corrected listings. The page lists multiple programs across days with bolded color captions and numerous times and titles such as Weathercast News Restless Gun Dragnet The Texan and more, including Jim Thacker Peter Gunn and Jackie Paar along with news updates and various game and talk show slots.

Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Alcoa Theatre Arthur Mor NBC News Willamsel Restless Gun Jacs Paar Wells

TV Schedule Fragment With Mixed Programs and News

A jumbled TV listing shows timed segments across channels including news, sports, and entertainment. Notable items mention Alcoa Theatre, Dragnet, Jack Paar, NBC News, and Weather updates with various start times listed.

Santa Claus Peter Gunn Alcoa Theatre Art, Murray NBC News Restless Gun Jack Paar Wells Fargo

Television Schedule for Columbus Channel Six

The list outlines daily program slots for WTVN TV Channel 6 Columbus with times from 6:00 to 12:20, featuring shows such as Night Heat, Liberace, Life of Riley, The Cisco Kid, Casey Jones, Naked City, and News segments.

Life of Riley Ady Thine Cisco Kid W. W'dpecker Casey Jones Sugarfoot Wyattarp Riffeman Mick, Spillane

TV Schedule Fragment From a Old Station

A scrambled listing shows a chaotic broadcast grid with times and show names like News Weather late shows sports and film stars. The fragment mentions programs such as Morn Show Hour of Stars Liberace Ray Milland Walt Disney and Rifleman with several weather and late night entries.

Fragmented Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights

A chaotic OCR list shows a dense radio and program grid with times and names like Explorer Danny Thom Chet Long Weather sectors and various titled segments such as The Texan Father Knows Up Kangaroo Amos Andy and The Gift of Magi. The sequence includes news Weather Theater and Parade items with multiple odd spellings and errors.

Danny Thom Ann Southern Destlu Explorer Traffic C'rt Destiu Twwu Chet Long Doug Edwards Weather Sea Hunt Armen the Texan

TV PREVIEWS WITH DINAH SHORE AND SILENT THUNDER

TV listings preview shows Dinah Shore and Melissa as guests on Danny Thomas. Rivalry and a high simmering feud hint at show business drama. Silent Thunder stars John Drew Barrymore and Earl Holliman as a Native American seeking dignity among whites. Verna promises paradise in Goodyear Theater. Arthur Murray Party features Don Cherry Denise Lor Judy Lynn and a humorous fat men dance contest. Polka-Go-Round spotlights the Dzelma Latvian Dancers. Voice of Firestone features John Raitt Florence Henderson with soprano Hilde Gueden.

Danny Thomas Dinah Shore Melissa Dinah Danny CBS Desilu Playhouse John Drew Barrymore Earl Holliman Goodyear Theater Sterling Hayden Julie Adams Arthur Murray Don Cherry Denise Lor Judy Lynn Enzo Stuarts Kathryn Saul Chaplin NBC ABC Voice of Firestone John Raitt Florence Henderson Metropolitan Opera Hilde Gueden

TV Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup

Listing shows Monday TV guide entries with films and times. Cary Grant and Myrna Loy star in The Bachelor and the Rob bysoxer at 5:00 p.m. My Friend Flicka features Roddy McDowell at 7:40 p.m. Other screenings include The Chocolate Soldier at 12:05 p.m. Fort Algiers at 11:15 p.m. and The River at 1:15 p.m. Vote of Confidence starring David Niven airs at 12:45 a.m.

Cary Grant Myrna Loy Flicka Roddy McDowell Preston Foster Nelson Eddy Rise Stevens Algiers Yvonne de Carle Carlos Thompson Warsaw Bella Darvi Keith Andes Adrienne Corr Radha David Niven

Evening Film Schedule Notes with Classic Titles

A dense list of movie showings includes Madame Curie Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon at 0 am followed by After Midnight With Boston Blackie Chester Morris. Other titles include Hand of Fate, The Old Maid, Personal Property, Lone Wolf in Paris, The Man Is Married, Kind Hearts and Coronets, and Masquerade featuring stars such as Bette Davis Lana Turner Joan Blondell Alec Guinness Frances Drake Ida Lupino.

Madame Curle Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Boston Blackie Chester Morris Fate Charles Meffrew Marcel Dalio Ol Maid Bette Davis Lana Turner Joan Blondell Paris Francis Lederer Frances Drake Scott Brandy Keith Joan Bennett Lloyd Nolan Alec Guinness Valerie Hobson

Practice For Minstrel Schedule Noted In Nelsonville

Practice for the Buchtel Minstrel is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium for the entire cast. Dress rehearsal will be Thursday at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Nelsonville

VEW Post Christmas Party Set With Santa Claus

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 and Ladies Auxili ary announce a Christmas party for children of members on Sunday December 21 in Nelsonville. A large decorated tree and Santa Claus will appear followed by Christmas carols sung by local group the Twix Teens.

Nelsonville

Report By Chest Ravis Taken Here

A mobile chest X-ray unit reported 132 X rays taken in Millfield and Chauncey with Chauncey evening total unavailable. Millfield assistants included Mrs. Kozma Gould Johnson Omen Willis Danner Moody and Chauncey student helpers Carr Keirns McCafferty Saffel Smith. Supt Darst assisted to obtain needed materials.

Chauncey Mobile Chest Millfield Anna Pearl Kozma Ethel Gould Virginia Johnson Ruth Omen Elizabeth Willis Esther Danner Amy Jo Moody Chauncey High School Jean Carr Regina Keirns

Myrtle Roberts Dies at 76 in Nelsonville

Mrs Myrtle Roberts 76 of 348 Poplar St Nelsonville was found dead Saturday evening after neighbors alerted police when she failed to surface and mail piled up Coroner Dr EF Elias ruled death natural from about three days prior She was born in Fairfield County T Q Shumaker and lived in Glouster Columbus Canal Winchester and Groveport Survivors include five brothers Dewey William Reuben John Ervin and a sister Ethel Snyder Funeral and burial were arranged through Johnson Funeral Home Canal Winchester

Nelsonville Myrtle Roberts Poplar St EF. J. Elias Everett Hawlett Fairfield County T. Q Mary Shumaker Glouster Columbus Dewey Shumaker Canal Winchester William Groveport Reuben New Lexington John Ervin Ethel Snyder Johnson Funeral Home

Mt St Mary Hospital Notes Blood Used Blood Used One Pint

Medical roll lists names of patients and residences connected to Mt Mary Hospital with notes on blood usage. Entries include Laura Ferrell Murray City J Edgar Saunders New Lexington Charles Neal Murray City Joy Johnson Shawnee Route 1 Leonard Hill Millfield Route 1 Rowena Taylor New Lexington Paul Nesselbroad Nelsonville Jacob W Martin Millfield Betty Pincelli Nelsonville Robert Allberry Logan Eddie Sams Albany Route 1 Judy K Rutter New Lexington Shirley Cavote Nelsonville Frank Betts Nelsonville transferred to Mt Carmel Columbus Anna Levitsky New York Cecil Searles Nelsonville Alice Walker Nelsonville Route 2 Pearl Moe Nelsonville Louise Vaughan Logan Elmeda Coey Glouster Route 3 Mabel Moore New Straitsville Route 1 Idabelle Chalfant Glouster Route 3 Mary Graham New Plymouth Route 2. blood used one pint.

Leonard Hill Millfield Rowena Taylor New Lexington Paul Nesselbroad Nelsonville Jacob W. Martin Betty Pincelli Anna Levitsky New York Cecil Searles Alice Walker Pearl Moe Louise Vaugan Logan Elmeda Coey Glouster Mabel Moore New Straitsville Idabelle Chalfant Mary Graham New Plymouth

Christmas Program Practice Changed at Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville reports no practice tonight for the primary department Christmas program instead practice for the affair will be held Thursday at 6 15 p m in the church.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church

Local families share holiday dinners and visits

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs A L Preston hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs Clark Preston. Charles Lehman hosted guests including Earl Brookover and daughter Susie from Parkersburg, Clarence Nixon, Lenora Bailey and daughter Darlene of Logan. John Marcello of Lancaster visited Mrs Marcello’s parents. Ben Neighbors’ son and daughter visited. William Smart sold their Converse Street grocery to Jack Hamer, a village council member. Robert Smith and daughters Sandra and Patricia of Athens visited Dan Johnson’s home.

Chauncey A. L. Preston Clark Preston Charles Lehman Earl Brookover Susie Parkers Hamer Robert Smith Sandra Patricia Athens Dan Johnson

Lanning Bay Ave 7. Dies Sunday Night

Nelsonville child James Harold Lanning seven of Buchtel died Sunday night at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a year long kidney illness. Survived by parents Hubert and Wilma Lanning and three brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Buchtel Methodist Church with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Johnson funeral home anytime.

Nelsonville James Harold Lanning Buchtel Mount St. Mary Hospital James Hubert and Wilma McHarg Lanning Athens Buchtel School Hubert Jr Stephen Michael Gerald MeHarg The Plains Elgin Lanning James McHarg Letha Hale Buchtel Methodist Church Carl Wetherell Green Lawn Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Home Burns At Doanville Doanville Fire Destroys Four Rooms

Doanville residents Mrs. Martha Koon her daughter Edna and grandson lost their four room home to a Sunday early morning fire. Firemen arrived at 1 08 a m but could not save anything. The blaze started from an overheated stove and by noon bedding and materials were being collected for the family at the city building.

Nelsonville Martha Koon Edna Doanville

Thanksgiving service draws full house in Racine

The Union Thanksgiving Service of the EUB Baptist and Methodist Churches in Racine was well attended at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, November 26, with Rev. Richard Young Rev. A R McCauley and Rev. John Elwood leading.

W. Va Pearl Martin Carol Salser Otterbein College Westerville Grover Salser

City Manager Davidson Delays Start Over Lawn Duty

Ada Oklahoma residents learned that newly appointed city manager J B Davidson could not assume duties immediately because he needed to return to Duncan to mow his lawn using a brief grace period of three days.

Ada Okkla J. B. Davidson Davidson Duncan

Chauncey Church Plans Family Night and Christmas Party

Chauncey Church of Christ will host a family night and Christmas party on December 9 in the parish house. A 6 p.m. pot luck dinner precedes carol singing led by Rev Hal Zug and devotions by Rev Courtney. The Sunday school will present skits then a film, ending with a brief official board session.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Hal Zug Courtney Church

Post To Give Family Aid Through Local Veterans Group

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 plans to adopt a family for Christmas as an annual community service. Commander Meade Whyte says members should bring canned goods groceries clothing or toys to the post home or call 106 to arrange pickup.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Meade Whyte 106 Whyte

Cub Scouts Decorate And Make Presents

Cub Scouts Den No. 1 met with Den Mother Mrs Charles Newman and assistant Mrs James Gretz. They finished Christmas decorations and crafted gifts for mothers. Next meeting set for December 11 with Butch Brown John Baughman Bob Ley Mike Gretz and Steve Skinner present.

Chauncey Cub Scouts den No. 1 Charles Newman James Gretz Cubs Butch Brown John Baughman Bob Ley Mike Gretz Steve Skinner

Sewing Circle Christmas Dinner Set For December 11

CHAUNCEY The Wednesday Sewing Circle will hold its Christmas turkey and pot luck dinner Thursday at noon at the home of Mrs. Clara Wallace and her daughter Vera. A business session and gift exchange follow. All church members are invited.

Chauncey Clara Wallace Vera

Quilting Class Plans Christmas Dinner at Millfield Church

The Martha Class of the Millfield Christian Church met for a covered dish dinner and all day quilting in the church social rooms. They planned their Christmas dinner for December 17.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Christian Church

Circle Two to Meet Nelsonville Group Tonight

Circle Two of the United Presbyterian Women's Association meets at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs R A Snackenberg 87 Fayette Street A 25 cent gift exchange will be held.

Nelsonville United Presbyterian Women's Association R. A. Snackenberg Fayette St

Amesville Grange Christmas Draft Highlights Local Events

Amesville residents joined a Christmas program at Ames-Bern High School with Santa Claus visiting. Bake winners included Mrs Homer Linscott and Tommy Butcher. ROTC members from Ohio University joined local officers in community activities. Daughters of the American Revolution members tested in history and government. Local seniors placed in declamation contest and will compete countywide at First Wesleyan Methodist.

Santa Claus Amesville Grange Ames- Bern Homer Linscott Tommy Butcher Joy Ann Dishong Steven Dishong Gaylord Cook Evelyn Koehler Hattie Inman Emma Morris Fern Antle Amesville Riley Thompson Toledo Mansfield Thompson David Thompson Davida David Timothy Mentor Denzil Anderson Lolly Pamela Denise Portland Dail Thompson Effa Glazier Gladys Saregsted Washington, D. C Washington Tommy Burcher John Fockler Paul Kasler Dick Dean Ohio University Rotc Athens Weber White Linda Richard Hamilton Henry Wilson, Jr Sunbury T. J. White Howard Starlin Robert King Donald Roy Locke George Gernelda King Ohio State University George King Columbus James Dillie Ed Moore Fred Conner Mary Fred Cone Wayne Joan Millican Fritzi Vicki Toronto E. R. Eddy Elva Conner Cora Fleming Jane Parish Judy Antle Larry Morris Ames-Bern Prince of Peace Wesleyan Methodist

Death notice for Robert Saunders in Lancaster area

Mrs. Frank Stewart of Haydenville is notified of the death of her nephew Robert Saunders son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Saunders (formerly Alice Evans). Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Evans of Logan Route 3 and Mrs Minnie Saunders of Lancaster.

Logan Frank Stewart Haydenville Lancaster Robert Saunders Kenneth Saunders Alice Evans George Evans Minnie Saunders

Nelsonville Driver Fined for Unsafe Vehicle

Melvin Lewis of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs in Mayor Robert Auflick’s court on a charge of driving an unsafe vehicle over the weekend.

Nelsonville Melvin Lewis Robert Auflick

Honor Students Named At Plains High School

Honor roll list for the Plains High School second six weeks includes students across grades seven through twelve. Names such as Dolly Adams Gary Alton Ruth Beck Janet Christian Dianna Hamilton Rita Lee and many others are recognized for academic achievement.

Plains High School Chauncey the Plains High School Dolly Adams Gary Alton Ruth Beckwith Janet Christian Dianna Hamilton Rita Lee Dennis McAllister Gary McGraner Barbara Smith Frank Stalder Cheryl Thompson Danny Weddle William Coon Karen Goldsberry Linda McWilliams

C F Davis Dies Saturday At His Home

Clarence Frank lin Davis 68 died late Saturday at his Shawnee home. Former Jacksonville resident and Elks Lodge member, he leaves wife Dora, four children Eleanor Lewis Irene Embry Catherine Koehler and Clarence James, three sisters, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at J F Humphrey funeral home. Services Wednesday at 2 pm at Jacksonville Fred Thorn officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery Glouster.

J. F. Humphrey Shawnee

Wildermuth Dead at 60 In Dayton After Heart Attack

Leo C. Wildermuth 60 of Dayton died of a heart attack on Dec 1. Born in Pomeroy he was a clerk at Gentile Air Force Base in California before being transferred to Dayton a year ago. Survived by wife Helen three daughters Joanne Roll of Lebanon Marlene Emma Louise two sisters Hilda Kantz and Irene Wildermuth.

Pomeroy Leo C. Wildermuth Dayton Max Wildermuth Gentile Air Force Base California Helen Joanne Rol Lebanon Marlene Emma Louise Hilda Kantz Irene Wildermuth

VEW Opens Membership Drive for 3467 Post

Nelsonville reports the 1959 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 membership drive in its final weeks aims to boost the post into the top ranks of the 12th district. Chairman Leroy Bennett adds six names to the team and urges dues payments from non members.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Leroy Bennett Dude Howe Clyde Ray James Pierce Clyde Finn Freck” Oliver Junior Figgins

Auxiliary Will Meet Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary UMWA

Legal notice details a probate action in Athens County Ohio. Keith D. Bigley as administrator seeks sale of Esther L. Bigley’s undivided one tenth of Lot 2241 in Kilra Rhorkasz Subdivision. Harold M Bigley named as possible heir and must answer by January 31 1959.

Harold M. Bigley Dept. of Public Welfare City of Detroit Randolph St Mich Dee Keith D. Bigley Esther L. Bighey Athens County Esther L. Bigtey Bec Kila Rhorkasz Athens Ohio Esther L. Bigley Harold M. Higley Gary L. Bigley Dec Foster Cornwell Atty

City League Basketball Games Set This Week

NELSONVILLE schedules city league games for this week with matches tonight and Wednesday. Tonight Cantor faces Murray City at 9 p m and New Straitsville meets Buchtel at 10 p m. On Wednesday New Straitsville plays Cantor at 9 p m while Coker battles Sylvania at 10 p m.

Nelsonville Cantor Murray City New Straitsville Buchtel Coker Sylvania

Twig Seven To Meet Nelsonville

Twig Seven of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. John Coker at 40 West Franklin Street.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital John Coker W. Franklin St

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