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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1959

Page

14

Regional planning financing eyed by Logan area group

Thirteen men attended a Logan area meeting to study financing for a regional planning commission including Logan Falls Two Marion Township and Green Two. Mayor Francis Myers urged action citing long planning delays and the need for a 20 year usable map with annexation and zoning plans.

LOGAN Marion Twp Falls Two Green Harry Armstrong Hocking County Wayne Timberlake Falls Francis Myers Myers Logan Trade Club William Miller Trade Club Miller Ralph Adcock City Council Trace Club Otto Shaw Walter North Armstrong Timberlake Shell Hardgrove Jim Menler Joe Hutchins Green Two Bernard Geiger Dean Collison Adcock

Missionary Society Hosts Christmas Party in Bishopville

Bishopville's Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Helen Knoderer's country home for a Christmas luncheon with decorations a Christmas tree holly and carnations. Miss Lena Davis led devotions from Luke 2 and offered the prayer. Mrs Florence Bulen received the gavel as new president for 1960. Gifts were exchanged and Caroling occurred. Next meeting set for Mrs Edna Kasier's home on Jan 28.

Bishopville Bishopville Missionary Society Helen Knoderer Lena Davis Miss Davis Florence Bulen Knoderer Edna Kasier

Public Library Set to Close on Christmas and New Year

Glouster Public Library will close Christmas Day and New Year. It will open 1 to 5 p.m. on December 26 and January 2.

Glouster

Christmas party for Nelsonville youths at Faulconer home

More than seventy Nelsonville youths gathered at Rev. and Mrs. Faulconer’s home for a Christmas party after a CYF program at the Christian Church. The Evening featured hot chocolate cookies candy and potato chips with caroling to nearby homes and a festive gathering.

Nelsonville Ted G. Faulconer CYF of the Christian Church Karen Schackert Sandy Hall Joan Withem Johnny Bob Wend Pat Rizer Roy Clouston Glen Tharp Mike Rizer Larita Koker Tim Riley Eddie Nelson Larry Steele Pat Bullock David Hammond Tom Guess Bill Newman Jimmy Cottrill Chi Rho Kay Martin Beverly Crombie Janice Clouston Donna Hammond Michele Shafer Miss Shafer Faulconer

Nelsonville Relatives Plan Holiday Visits

Mr and Mrs John L Evans Jr and son John Lloyd IT of Washington DC will visit the Rev and Mrs John Lloyd Evans at the Presbyterian Manse during the holidays. Lyman Gunvyou and Mrs Gunvyou with children of Celina will stay with James D Knight family. Adeline Ray of Columbus will spend the holidays at her Nelsonville home. James Shafer of Winter Haven Florida arrived to spend holidays with Nelsonville relatives.

Nelsonville John L. Evans, Jr John Lloyd IT Washington, D. C John Lloyd Evans Lyman Gunvyou Celina James D. Knight Adeline Ray Columbus James Shafer Winter Haven Fla

Morris Seeks Congress Post In 6th District

Morris of Chillicothe seeks the Democratic nomination for the Sixth District seat to succeed the late James Polk. His bid follows a 1954 failed run in the 10th District. The May primary will nominate candidates for Polk’s remaining term and the 1961–65 term, with a double primary likely.

Morris Congress Gallipolis Truman A. Morris Chillicothe WJEH Thomas A. Jenkins James Polk Michael V. DiSalle Polk

Study Club Party Held

The Junior Progressive Study Club held its Christmas party Friday night at the Hotel Gordon. The table featured a Santa sleigh centerpiece with greenery candles and bulbs. Mrs. Carol Echstenkamper Mrs. Evelyn Patton and Mrs. Helen Knoderer organized the event attended by 20 members and guest Mrs. Harry Andrews. Members donated two non-perishable foods each and three baskets were filled for needy families.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Hotel Gordon Carol Echstenkamper Evelyn Patton Helen Knoderer Harry Andrews

Christmas Program Cast at Oakdale Church

GLOUSTER participants include Rosa Love Robert Carter Rita LaFollett Dixie Hook Linda Everett Dorothy Patterson Richard Moore Richard LaFollett Irene Nott Joan Braglin Sally Hook Steve Braglin and Vera Dyer in the Oakdale Christian Church Christmas program.

Glouster Oakdale Christian Church Rosa Love Robert Carter Rita LaFollett Dixie Hook Linda Everett Dorothy Patterson Richard Moore Richard LaFollett Irene Nott Joan Braglin Sally Hook Steve Braglin Vera Dyer

Local Races Set for 26 Months in Office and Key Opponents

The Democrat candidate will serve 26 months in office with chief rival Frank Smith of Portsmouth. GOP contenders include Mack Sauer, Hillsboro editor and 27 year veteran of the party who previously won the nomination but lost to Polk. Morris, owner of WBEX Chillicothe, was co owner of WJEH in 1950 and moved to Chillicothe in 1956.

Frank Smith Portsmouth Mack Sauer Hillsboro Polk Morris WBEX Chillicothe WJEH

MYF Carol Sing Set for Wednesday at Glouster Church

The MYF of Glouster Methodist Church held its Christmas party with a gift exchange and contests. Prizes went to Connie Ahle Judy Beck and Rita Beck. Members will meet Wednesday December 23 at 6 30 p m at the church to go caroling.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall MYF

Holidays at Home Nelsonville

Ann Preston of Washington DC spends holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J B Preston in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Ann Preston Washington, D. C J. B. Pres

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