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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1957

Page

5

Nelsonville names Bob Willis new safety service director

Bob Willis 56 of 1080 Poplar St. will assume Nelsonville safety service director duties Jan 1 under Robert Auflick. Willis, a Democrat, has long construction work experience and Navy WWI service. He plans limited changes and will remain in the construction business while serving part time.

Auflick Bob Willis Nelsonville Poplar St Nelson Robert Auflick Charles Pancake York Township Democrat Club Pancake Mary F Bob Bill Willis

Glouster School Names Second Honor Roll Members

Glouster public schools list honor roll students for the second six weeks. Seniors Crystal Andrews Mona Potts Phyllis Harding Carol Nott Marguerite Stephenson and many others across grades from Eighth to Sixth and Fifth include Karen Dougan Laura Gatchel Paul Harrison Jane McGee Marilyn Richards Tim Teater Ronnie Verian Joe Williams Connie Ahle Diana Andrews Phil Colbert Barbara Guinther Joy Howard Carol Jewell Stephen Alderman Byron Cartwright Beverly Conway Cathy Docie Terry Dugan Beverly Faires Delores Fultz Larry Grubbs Margie Guffey Katharine Norris Jeffrey Parker Rita Reynolds Mona Russell Mary Diane Savel Nearlene Taddeo Michele Taddeo Ann Williams Brenda Wilson Gretchen Yerian.

Deanna Russell Mary Stancel Billie Jean Spencer Donna Sweeney Katherine Triplett Joe Williams Connie Ahle Diana Andrews Phil Colbert Barbara Guinther Joy Howard Carol Jewell Jimmy Cartwright Denny Cunningham Trinda Meade Danny Goldberg Cheryl Spencer Stephen Alderman Byron Cartwright Beverly Conway Cathy Docie Terry Dugan Beverly Faires Delores Fultz Larry Grubbs Margie Guffey Katherine Norris Jeffrey Parker Rita Reynolds Mona Russell Mary Diane Savel Nearlene Taddeo Michele Taddeo Ann Williams Brenda Wilson Gretchen Yerian

Williams Initiated Into Ohio Delta Chapter Tau Beta Pi

Richard J Williams of Athens was initiated on December 7 into the Ohio Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi the engineering honor society at Ohio University. He also belongs to Phi Eta Sigma Amer ican Society of Mechanical Engineers and holds the Mens Union scholar ship. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Williams of Glouster and is married to Barbara Humphrey with a daughter Debbie age three.

Glouster Richard J. Williams Athens Ohio Delta Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Ohio University Phi Beta Kappa Williams Phi Eta Sigma Mens Union American Society of Mechanical Engineers Charles E. Williams, Glouster Barbara Humphrey the Plains Debbie

Berean Class Elects at Glouster Church Christmas Supper

The Berean Class of the Glouster Church of Christ held its annual Christmas supper and party in the church social rooms with 14 members and two guests present. Hostesses were Mrs. Elsie Schoenson, Mrs. Ruby Norris, and Mrs. Jo Lavon Alderman. Devotions were by class teacher Mrs. Evelyn Vernon. New officers elected are Mrs. Mildred Hogue president, Mrs. Ruby Norris vice president, and Mrs. Beatrice Mesaros secretary.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Elsie Schoenson Ruby Norris Jo Lavon Alderman Evelyn Vernon Mildred Hogue Beatrice Mesaros

Moose Lodge Plans Weekly Activities in Glouster

Glouster Moose Lodge outlines a week of events including a 7 30 p m regular meeting for officers and members to plan holidays and the January 12 1958 initiation. A 7 30 p m Friday shuffleboard match, 9 to 12 p m Saturday round and square dancing with the local Moose orchestra, and euchre for members and families at 8 p m Sunday are listed.

Glouster Glouster Moose Lodge Moose

Glouster Key Club Busy With Projects

The Glouster Key Club is active with projects including making waste paper cans for the school gym. On December 24 they will staff Salvation Army kettles on Main Street. The club currently has 19 members of a 20 member cap. interested students must have at least a C average and contact Robert Brennan or Jim Blower.

Glouster Key Club Salvation Army Main St Robert Brennan Jim Blower

500 Club Holds Christmas Party at Hotel Gordon

The 500 Club hosted its Christmas dinner at the Hotel Gordon with eight members and one guest Mrs Ed Ley. Gift exchange followed and two tables were in play with Mrs Esther Lamborn winning high score, Mrs Ina Gordon second and Mrs Ed Ley low.

Glouster 500 Club Hotel Gordon Ed Ley Esther Lamborn Ina Gordon

Santa Claus Parade Lights Nelsonville Streets Tonight

Santa Claus will ride atop the Nelsonville city fire truck and lead a parade through downtown Nelsonville at 6 p.m. sponsored by local merchants and veterans groups. The route runs from the Legion Building via Columbus Madison and Washington to the Public Square and back, with bands, Scout units, and rescue crews joining. John Weeks serves as general chairman and William Rolls as parade chairman.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Legion Columbus and Fulton Sts Columbus Madison Washington Buchtel Murray City Veterans of Foreign Wars Boy Scouts Girls Scouts Civil Defense Fred Beasley Roger Dean John Weeks William Rolls

Ohio University Women Tapped for Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Two Ohio University students gain membership in the Kappa Delta Pi educational honor society. Mrs. Shirley Tinkham McBride, a senior home economics major and treasurer of Phi Upsilon Omicron, and Miss Martha Louise Weller, a junior home economics major, are daughters of local families in The Plains and Nel sonville.

Nelsonville Ohio University Kappa Delta Pi Shirley Tinkham McBride Joe Tinkham the Plains Martha Louise Weller Philip Weller Jefferson St McBride Phi Upsilon Omicron Miss Weller Alpha Lambda Delta Pi Beta Phi Sovial Sorority

Class To Meet Friday At Glouster Church Of Christ

The Loyal Womens Class of the Glouster Church of Christ will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms Those who wish may exchange gifts Each member should bring a Christmas reading The committee in charge includes Mrs Mary Johnston Mrs Esther Lamborn Mrs Bessie West and Mrs Bertha Carpenter

Glouster Loyal Womens Glouster Church of Christ Mary Johnston Esther Lamborn Bessie West Bertha Carpenter

Visit in Columbus Glouster

Mr and Mrs Albert Gordon were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan and son Paul and Mrs Thelma Winstel in Columbus.

Glouster Albert Gordon Evan Morgan Paul Thelma Winstel Columbus

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admission and Discharge List

Admitted Clarence Stage Nelsonville Miss Lee Ann Carney New Lexington William Jones Shawnee Daniel Day Logan Route 1 Mrs Bertha Hashman Nelsonville Miss Carolyn Mullen Trimble Route 2 Miss Carol Hogue Trimble Discharged Mrs Anna Chapelear New Mrs Bertha Searles Logan Mrs Louise Groce Nelsonville Samuel Reeves Glouster Route John Brimner Logan Route 3 Mrs Irene Bailey Haydenville

Clarence Stage Nelsonville Lee Ann Carney New Lexington William Jones Shawnee Daniel Day Logan Bertha Hashman Carolyn Mullen Trimble Carol Hogue Anna Chapelear Bertha Searles Louise Groce Samuel Reeves Glouster

Rotary Club Holds Annual Christmas Fete at Church

Nel sonville Rotary Club held its annual Christmas program at the First Methodist Church with a 6:30 dinner served by church ladies. Warren Badger, a charter member, received the first Community Service award for his park shelter project and leadership.

Rotary Club Nelsonville First Methodist Church Jack Oakley Bob Rogers Tom Wilson Warren Badger Rotary Badger Oakley

John Bridge Rites To Be Thursday

Funeral services for John H. Bridge 36 former Murray City resident who died in Bell Gardens California will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Johnson funeral home with burial in New Straitsville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time for services.

Nelsonville John H. Bridge Murray City Bell Gardens Calif Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz New Straitsville

Esther Byrd Dies Tuesday in Marion Visit

Mrs. Esther Byrd 72 died unexpectedly while visiting her sister in Marion. A native of Vinton County, she was married to Elmer who died in 1949. Surviving are three sons Homer Clifford Lawrence. two daughters Floyd Stiff Lloyd Elliott. sister Mrs. Power. brother Lowell Camp. six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She had lived in Nelsonville the past seven years. She was a member of Jobs.

Nelsonville Esther Byrd Earl Power Marion Vinton County Lawson Barbara Camp Elmer Homer Clifford New Marshfield Lawrence Logan Floyd Stiff Murray City Lloyd Elliott Mrs. Power Lowell Camp Carbon Hill Jobs

Patient moved to Huntington Veterans Hospital room 124

Murray City resident William Snedden was taken by ambulance to Veterans Hospital in Huntington West Virginia on Friday. His daughter Mrs Martha McKay of Fraziers Michigan accompanied him and returned to Murray City to stay with her mother.

Murray City William Snedden Veterans Hospital Huntington W. Va Martha McKay Frazier’s Mich Huntington

Final rites for church member set Thursday at 2:30

Final rites will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Johnson funeral home with Dr F M Wentz officiating Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home at any time

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrat Party Masonic Lodge Glouster School Crystal Andrews Mona Potts Phyllis Harding Carol R. J. Williams Pantee Roger Vrean Fayette St Moose Club Glouster Key Club AOL LCS L. A. Faires High St. Glouster, Ohio Broad St Warner Robins Helen Solomon Joe Sandy Lindy Solomon Joseph L. Solomon Robins Air Force Base Santa Honor Society Mount St. Mary Hospital John Brimner Irene Bailey Haydenville Fovys Toy Santa Claus Moore's Store High St Glouster, Ohio Leonard Cooley John Bridge East Main St Ohio N. Court St Belk's Belk
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