City Hall Rummage Sale Planned Friday and Saturday
Spun Sulillpy a rummage sale at City Hall Friday and Saturday. Sale opens at 9 a.m. both days.
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Balsetil Oval
City Hall
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
5
Legion Toy Gift Drive Discussed at Nelsonville Post
Nelsonville Ohio Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion held a Monday meeting at the Legion Home with Post Commander Bob Carter leading. The group discussed a nationwide Toys for Overseas project and suggested new toys be gathered from under Christmas trees to ship to children in Europe. Joe Barrows announced a heating unit upgrade, ensuring a cleaner and more comfortable Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Legion Home
Bob Carter
Europe
Joe Barrows
Post
Seven-year-old wins big fish prize in league contest
Nelsonville reports the Big Fish contest awards for the Fish and Game Conservation League. Robert Keplar, seven, won first prize with a six pound six ounce shovelhead catfish and a fishing rod. Other winners included Willard Speckman, Art Dawley, Pearl Keplar, Dan Langley, and W A Miller with carp and bass prizes, plus a trot line and poles. The league plans monthly meetings and discusses hunter farmer relations and a possible indemnity fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Keplar
Fish and Game Conservation League
Legion Building
T. A. Hickman
Keplar
Willard Speckman
Junior Dalton
Speciman
Art Dawley
Carbon Hill
Pearl Keplar
Dan Langley
W. A. Miller
Florida
James Pierce
League
Everett Hewlett
Warren Robinette
Fish and Game Group
Birthday Service Marks 71st Birthday of Nelsonville Pastor
The Rev. B. J. Hall of First Baptist Nelsonville celebrated turning 71 on December 10 with a 12:30 p.m. dinner. Attendees included relatives and friends from Columbus Athens The Plains Logan and local areas. A birthday sermon followed and church funds were discussed as a class made a $25 contribution to the church repair fund. Members also planned Christmas treats and a gift exchange with the next meeting set for January 9 in the Tri Psi Sorority rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Hall
First Baptist Church
Local
Hall
Virginia
Columbus
F. C. Caldwell
Gilbert Cottee
Virginia Hall
All of Columbus
Charles Workman
the Plains
Frances Raymond
Athens
Tracy Conrad
Mary Helen
Sally Hall Conrad
Logan
Georgianna
Roxie
Susie
Dolly Hall
Henry
Gilbert Hall
Cleveland
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Lloyd Elliott
Jeanette Grimm
Tri Psi
Effie Bateman 73rd Birthday Surprise Party Held
A surprise party for Mrs Effie Bateman marked her 73rd birthday at her Jobs home Saturday evening. Guests included J E Bateman and wife Susan Jenkins Traugh Vernon Hoffman Bateman Daniel Donetta and others from Nelsonville and Murray City. A decorated cake with 73 candles was presented by her son J E Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Bateman
Jobs
J. E. Bateman
Sam Jenkins
Susan
Arthur Traugh
Nelsonville
Clyde Vernon
Kenneth Hoffman
Gary
Murray City
Hugh Bateman
Hugh Daniel
Donetta
Rainbow Church Christmas Party Gift Exchange
The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church led by Mrs. John Pierce and teacher Mrs. Nelle Johnson holds a Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Carnes Hickman’s home 327 Adams St. on Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
The
Christian Church
John Pierce
Nelle Johnson
Carnes Hickman
Adams St
Christmas Party Attended by 32 Members and Teachers
Thirty-one students and the class teacher Mrs. Joe B. Davis attended a Christmas party recently at the home of Mrs. James Elliott. Mrs. Mary Ellen Mingus led devotions and Mrs. Mary Davis was elected new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Davis
James, Elliott
Mary Ellen Mingus
Mary Davis
Troop 66 Teaches Knot Tying and First Aid
Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 66 met Monday night for knot tying instruction and emphasis on emergency work. Junior leaders taught first aid topics and several new members will be invested with tenderfoot rank at a special meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Boy Scout
Mrs Clara Gladden Host Evening Guests
Guests of Mrs Clara Gladden Sandridge included her children and grandchildren the Harvey Davies family Athens Route 2 the William Ferris family Sandridge Mrs Mabel Norris and W Webster Athens Mrs Edna Webster Sandridge Frank Davies Columbus Mr and Mrs Russell Davies Columbus and Cpl George Davies on furlough. Nelsonville Community Chest trustees meet at City Hall Wednesday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clara Gladden
Sandridge
Harvey Davies
Athens
William Ferris
Mabel Norris
W. Webster
Edna Webster
Frank Davies
Columbus
Russel Davies
George Davies
Community Chest Meeting
Nelsonville
Community Chest Trustees
City Hall
Christmas Party For Golden Rule Class Planned
The Golden Rule Sunday School class of the Methodist church will hold its Christmas party Thursday evening at 842 Poplar St the home of Mrs Edith Howson Assisting hostesses are Mrs Alberta Hellyer Mrs Helen Brown and Mrs Anna McClain The program will be presented by Mrs Mary Louise Weller and Mrs Esthel Kinneer A 50 cent gift exchange and charity basket gifts are planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
The
Methodist Church
Edith Howson
Poplar St
Alberta Hellyer
Helen Brown
Anna McClain
Mary Louise Weller
Esthel Kinneer
Hocking Valley Shrine Plans Practice Session Sunday
The Hocking Valley Shrine 57 of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a practice session Sunday at 2 p.m. in the K of P hall. Attendance by all officers is requested for this final rehearsal. The Dec 19 Shrine dinner has been changed to a pot-luck with members bringing their own table service. Officers will wear robes for the ceremonial.
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Hocking Valley Shrine
Order of the White Shrine of
Grange Dinner Planned for York Grange 2436 Members
York Grange 2436 will host a semi annual birthday dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in the Grange Hall. Birthday members from July 1 to Dec 31 attend as guests. Other members serve on the committee and pay 75 cents per plate. A meeting follows with a Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Grange
Grange
Officers to Be Elected at Pythian Sisters Meeting
Election of officers for the ensuing term will be observed Thursday when the Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall Past Chiefs have asked that their part of the program be postponed A pot luck lunch will be served Thursday evening
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K. of P. Hall
Meigs Mansion Built by Return J. Meigs Jr.
Mrs. Stella Hinman heads to Logan West Virginia for Christmas with her family after months visiting sister Mrs. John Saltz. The Meigs Mansion in Marietta was built in 1803 by Return Jonathan Meigs Jr. a notable Ohio figure who served as governor, state supreme court justice, U.S. senator, and postmaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hinman
Logan
W. Va
Hinman
John Saltz
Meigs
Marietta
Jonathan Meigs, Jr
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
United States
Marian Herben
Chicago
Jorn Ahlers
Herben
Uniform Adopted by Explorer Crew 66
Nelsonville meeting of Explorer Crew 66 at the K of P building led by Crew Leader Jack Sowers chose to adopt the green explorer uniform. Members listed include Bill Monk Keith Butt Bill Evans Phil Stevenson and Bob Kirkendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Explorer Crew 66
K of P
Jack Sowers
Explorer
Bill Monk
Keith Butt
Bill Evans
Phil Stevenson
Bob Kirkendall
Boy Scouts of America
Door Decoration Contest Seeks Registrations in Nelsonville
The Community Garden Club sponsors a front door decorations contest for Christmas. Residents must register with Mrs. Roy Snackenberg. Prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars await first to third places. Only decorations judged. Out-of-town judges will view entries shortly before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Community Garden Club
Roy Snackenberg
Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admissions
Mr. and Mrs Marion Sutley Nelsonville welcome a daughter. Gerald Jeffrey Gore Route and Paul Cannaday Nelsonville admitted. Mrs James Kochis Glouster and son and Mrs Nellie Tipton Nelsonville Route 1 dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Marion Sutley
Nelsonville
Gerald Jeffrey
Gore
Paul Cannaday
James Kochis
Glouster, and Son
Nellie Tipton
Bennetts Open League Play Versus Eagles In Tonight’s Opener
Nelsonville schedule shows Bennetts vs Eagles at 8 p.m. in the high school gym to start the Independent basketball league night. The 9 p.m. game features C and SOE against the Tyo outfit with Thursday’s 8 p.m. Kuhns vs Eagles and 9 p.m. Bennetts vs Holy Name to follow. Next week retains the former schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bennetts
Eagles
C&soe
Tyo
Kuhns
Holy Name
UMWA Local Set Meeting With Nelsonville Unit
UMWA Local 9674 will hold a meeting at Kelly's Ramp on Friday at 6 p.m. The notice is issued by R. Warren, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMWA
Nelsonville
Kelly’s Ramp
R. Warren
Union Meeting Slated in Nelsonville IOOF Hall
United Foundry and Machine Workers Local 259 will meet at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss union business and member concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
United Foundry & Machine Workers
IOOF
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