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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1954
Page
13
The K of P Traffic and Courtesy Committee calls on all Nelsonville residents to participate in National Safe-Driving Day on December 15. The group urges alert driving, courtesy, and careful crossing, noting the risk to children and animals and stressing parental responsibility for street safety.
Group 1 of the Christian Church women's fellowship met at Miss Sigrid Love's Short St home with 16 members and 2 guests. The program featured hymns, devotions on The Story of the Nativity, readings, solos by Jeanne Shafer, and Christmas carols. Refreshments followed. January meeting planned at Elizabeth Ray's home with Belle Lancaster and Bertha Butterworth leading.
Funeral services for Oscar Hartley formerly of Nelsonville who died Thursday at his Corning home will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m in the Corning Methodist Church. Graveside rites follow at Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville around 2 45 p m.
Mrs Oma Myers of Ravenna Ohio is critically ill following a stroke. Her daughters Mrs Earl Hilleary and Mrs Ben Kirkendall of Nelsonville and Mrs Frank Betts of Marysville were summoned to Ravenna this week due to her illness.
Nelsonville report says Circle 2 of the First Methodist Church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Bell Fayette Street. Mrs Elsie Uhrig and Miss Phyliss Betts will assist as hostesses. Members are asked to bring sales tax stamps.
Phil A Carter spends a 15 day leave with parents Mr and Mrs Emmett Carter of Glouster Route 3 before his ship the USS Wedderburn sails for the Far East in January. This will be his third trip to the Orient.
The column lists Sunday schools morning worship and sermons for multiple churches in Nelsonville including First Methodist with pastor Wentz First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson First Baptist B J Hall Wesleyan Methodist Charles Hill Church of the Nazarene Leroy A Moyer and others. It notes choir rehearsals youth meetings midweek prayers and special services across Adams Chestnut and Columbus streets plus community prayer events.
Jehovah’s Witnesses announce service meeting and ministry school Friday at 7 30 p m. Public address Sunday at 3 p m. Bible study Sunday at 4 15 p m and Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Roger Harris Haydenville welcome a son. Mr and Mr Ralph Cullison Athens Route 2 welcome a son. Admitted Grace Plummer Nelsonville Lewis Windle Nelsonville Paul Cavote Nelsonville. Miss Martha Koon Nelsonville Route 1 Walter Clouse New Lexington. Henry Morgan Chauncey Rosie McDonald New Path Route 1 Lara Dew Glouster Paul Kendrick Columbus.
Twig 9 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will sponsor a bake sale Saturday in the Eagles building on Washington Street starting at 9 am. Quilts displayed Friday and Saturday in the sale room accompany the bake sale event.
Amesville residents Mr and Mrs Wilmer Rise and children visited Frank Lin Washburn. Oleta Weaver and Randall traveled to Parkersburg on business. George Horner hosted Clyde Yeater and children Jimmie Alice and Lawrence in Parkersburg. Aubra Washburn visited Pod Rowley and daughter Carol. John Humphrey and daughter hosted Alvin DePoy and Johnnie Humphrey of Cleveland. Paul McGown spends leave from a Maryland camp with his parents. Ronald McGown and son and Bill McGown with children joined weekend at John McGown's home.
Cpl Jennings Cremeans of Ft. Lee Va has been discharged and is at his parents home with wife and son Morgan Lee visiting. Mrs Hazel Wilson of Ona W Va guests of Mrs Beatrice Craft. The Rev Charles Berridge departs for Africa as missionary with Anie Grisham and family. Ronald Wallace of Columbus hosted by Earl Wallace on Blue Lake Drive. Emogene Lewis from Columbus stayed two days with Wilson Lewis. Cpl Robert Knight of Charleston visiting brother Albert Knight and Mr. and Mrs. George Young. Mrs C E Sheets.
Emanuel Charonis of Athens Ohio is named Administrator of the Estate of Steve Charonis in Athens County. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within a few months. See Cree Serae and Roger J Jones 36th Probate Judge of said County.
Glouster announces honor roll for the second six weeks. Fourth grade list includes Charles Alexander, Paul McAllister, Donna Sweeney, Larry Brockett, Dianne Russell, Henry Temple, Wilford Knott, Bryant Skipper, Katherine Triplett, Martha Little, Billie Jean Spencer, Mary Stoncel, Joey Williams. Fifth grade names Jane McGee, Robert Perkins, Marilyn Richards, Peggy Bragilin, Catholyn Colbert, Paul Conway, Karen Dugan, Jeanie Gatechel, Paul Harrison, Karen Beveland. Sixth grade features Carolyn McKee, Ralph Phillips, Joe Terry Colina, Virginia Doge, Nancy Ferry, Sharon Hall, Patty Harrison, Janet Hooper, Judy Kennard. To make the honor roll a student must have no grade below B.
Dexter school announces honor roll for the period ending Nov 24. Fifth grade students Warren King and James Holton. sixth graders Hazel Stanley Loretta Sue Nelson and W Nicholson Jr. seventh grade Wayne Nelson. eighth grade Marcella Rum nion Richard Nelson Geraldine Dewees Beth Pratt Carolyn King and Geraldine Stacey.
Four representatives of the Pomeroy High School Student Activities Association visited Point Pleasant West Virginia on Thursday for a student government day at the high school. Roger Hines served as president, with Nancy Jacobs as vicepresident and Carol Strauss and Billy Sheridan also in the group. They toured the Point Pleasant school and new gymnasium and discussed how to make meetings more interesting and meaningful.
The Pomeroy Band Boosters at the senior high school building approved setting aside two hundred dollars into a permanent uniform fund. The group, led by president Mrs William Kennedy, voted to purchase a new bassoon for the band and paid several outstanding bills. A seniors banquet letter thanked the booster club for gifts and the event.
The Salvation Army Christmas kettles will again be on the streets of Pomeroy and Middleport tomorrow. The drive opened last Saturday with Minnie Clay of Harrisonville making the first donation and the total reached 45 dollars 17 cents as several more contributions came in. Eight applications for Christmas baskets were received the same day to offset this.
United Mine Workers of America Mine Local 648 plans a Saturday meeting at 1 p.m. in the IOOF Hall in Glouster. Eligible members may apply for pensions. Rolland Higgins, secretary, announces the session.
Charles Pomeroy of Dayton driving while intoxicated faced the court after his car collided with the Hudson bridge south of Middleport on Route 7 Wednesday. Dayton Briggs, 27, was the driver of the vehicle.
Nelsonville report notes John Steen chosen as new leader for the lodge at the Masonic Temple. Other officers were elected in November and installed at the meeting with Max Hoaking as senior warden, Paul Richards junior warden, and Ralph Pick senior deacon among appointees. James D Knight served as secretary. trustees include James D Knight Rev. Lloyd Evans and Glenn Allen. Refreshments followed.
A dense list shows services across multiple denominations in Middleport. Church of Christ led by Rev Fred J Gardner holds Bible school at 9 and morning worship at 10:30 with midweek events. First Presbyterian led by Rev Howard Ruppert offers 9 a.m. church school and 10:30 worship with youth and choir activities. Nasarene led by Rev Robert Styers features 9:30 Bible school and 10:30 morning service with 6:45 Young People meeting. Heath Methodist under Rev St A Bangerter lists 9:30 church school and 1:30 or 4:30 worship with various youth groups. Union Church under Rev Guy F Sayre has 9 a.m. Bible school and 10 a.m. worship plus 7 p.m. evening service. Universal Bible observance noted with special sermon by Harold Loughhead. Prepared for varied congregations, the notices outline times, topics, and fellowship events for weekly observances.
Margie Irene Keiffer of Carbon Hill pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Earl Hilleary on Thursday. She was fined $19 and costs for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle after a traffic mishap at the DeSteigner and Canal Street intersection on Wednesday.
Stationed in New York at Niagara Falls Air Force Base an alert operations clerk named Wright is identified as the son of Ben Me Wright. He attended Rutland High School where he played football.
A practice for installing Thea Chapter officers is scheduled at 1 pm Sunday. The event will take place in Glouster and involve chapter leaders and members.
Racine PTA will meet at the grade school with a short program led by Gasman. The Rev. T. T. Shelton will speak on the subject The Meaning of Christmas.
Chauncey churches list ministers and service times across congregations. Milfield and Chauncey host morning worship at 10 with Lay members in charge, while Evan Edwards leads Sunday worship at 10 in Millfield. Midweek prayer and youth activities are noted at multiple locations.
The Rothwell Club met with Mere J. G. Delong as hostess Thursday afternoon. Mr. Merrill read about the No Lucks and the Firet Baby humorous reading. The hostess served sandwiches candy and coffee to a list of ladies including Mrs. A Hinam Mrs. Marie Eddy Mrs. J. H. Henshaw and others. The event occurred about four miles from Los Angeles with Kenyon J. Scudder cited as prison superintendent.
The NYT Club gathered at Mrs Reasie Weet s home with club president presiding. Readings were presented by Mrs Kate Vaughn and others. Mary Johnson won the prize, Ola Eddy and Mrs Stel Dyer took the contest. Esther Lamborn received a guest gift. next meeting hosts Mr Heese Thompson.
The Sunbeam class of Oak Gate Church will meet Saturday at 7 p m for a Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs Love A gift exchange will be held and gifts given.
WCTL holds a Christmas gathering at Mratt S. Lawrence home Monday at 6 p.m. The event features a potluck dinner and members are asked to bring table service.
The Past Matrons hold a Christmas meeting Friday evening featuring a 50 cent gift exchange. Members should prepare a Christmas quotation for roll call.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Judson and Charles Caldwell spent a weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Extenkamper at Worthington. Ottie.
A bake sale will be held at the Economy Store on Saturday at 9 30 a m. The event is sponsored by the Catholic Ladies Study Club.
The First Baptist Church will hold a business meeting Saturday at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium to discuss church affairs and upcoming activities.
The Loyal Work ere Clawe of the Millfield Church hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at Mr Cert Moody’s home. A Christmas gift exchange occurred with devotion led by Ruth Omen and Elizabeth Wille, and members listed include Bal y Koarma Frances No grady Mildred Puseti Rath Omen Marie Danke Virginia Koarms Fthe Gould Marie Shan er Elizabeth Willie Mee Alex Koarme.
Chauncey Ae presents a special Parted Night at Millfield Christian Church Sunday at 7 with a showing of The Beginning. An informal farewell will honor Mr and Mrs Kart Dawson for five months of assistance with the Parted work, including Mr Dawson who moved from Broad Street Christian Church Columbus to Greenfield.
Chauncey Guy Bronk and guest Dewid Edmond from Saturday to Tuesday. Tippett couple new at 401 Rum Drive. Pamela Riggie Terre Ann Guyeille and Clyde Canter visited Athens. Guy Brooking stayed with Alvira Shafer and Harold Brown midweek. Mintle Stalder dined with Ralph Harker in Athens.
Mrs Pearl Rutledge marked her birthday anniversary with a family dinner at the Rutledge home. Present were Mrs Harry Stevens Annan Hoomer W Va Mr and Mrs Floyd Hutchine and Teddy Ath ens Mr and Mrs George Rutledge and Flaine Mr Sterting Afternoon callers were Miss Carol Junk student of Ohio University.
The Rev James A. Long of the Nelsonville Christian Church will lead a Christmas service Sunday afternoon at the county home chapel with a group of church members attending.
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