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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
7
The Berean Class of Glouster Church of Christ hosted a Christmas party and dinner on Wednesday evening. Gifts were exchanged and prayers led by Vernon and Ruth Teater. Meg read The Christmas Story. Guest Miss Helen Kirkbride attended. Mrs Bonne Carian sang.
The Glouster Church notes reveal Pastor Pau suraf leading church school at 9 31 Builders Class gathering followed by morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon titled His Star Lights Out Members of the Builders Class attended the Oakdale Church service and communion was observed on Sunday Contests occurred with refreshments for about a dozen members and Wayne Lowery assisted as teacher A gift exchange followed
About fifty attended a Christmas party at Holy Cross Church hosted by the Catholic Ladies Study Club. A chicken dinner was served, Janet Harmon performed tap dances, and Mrs Ray White read The Littlest Angel. Norbert Johnston and Ralph Edwards presented a program for Lawrence Colbert. Small Christmas trees and red candles adorned the table. each guest received a plant. Decorations were led by Mrs Patton and tickets by Mrs Darling. The next meeting is January 10 with Mrs Ray White hosting.
A gathered parade of admissions from Holzer Hospital include Mrs. William Betz of Gallipolis and Mrs. J. Warren Chambers of Wellston among many others. The column names several medical cases and patients from nearby towns such as Columbus Jackson Ironton Pomeroy Huntington Middleport Pete.
Mrs Alda Detlor and Mrs Mona Stetanendsa attended the Christmas concert at the Methodist Church in Corning. The event was directed by Becky Hart ey, Capitol University student, with attendees including Henry Campbell of Detroit, Glenna Williams, Jessie Lehman, Nina Kayle, and Charl Campbell Sr, among others. Lee McCool from the University of Michigan is spending the holidays at home, and Mrs Ellen Detler visited her Bladensburg parents.
City police investigated a Wednesday night accident in Nelsonville at the Second Street and Chestnut intersection. Drivers David R. Ley Glouster and Foster Campbell Nelsonville collided, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
Thelma Ort and others visit in Parkersburg and Albany. Richard Harris of Syracuse and the McKays hosted in Parkersburg. Albert Pearson and Okey Landesmill guests at Antiquity. Ralph Ballard and Arthur Morarity families visit Bend. Bashan residents attend Priester school Christmas play. steel alloy notes mention nickel-chromium steels for high heat machines.
An unclear market report from Cincinnati and ap news cites USDA data, cattle grades, prices for calves and fryers, as well as grain values. It mentions animals by grade, weights, and regional prices, but the OCR yields fragmented figures and stray letters that obscure full context.
A compact list shows church schedules including Cross Catholic with Masses at 5 30, 10, 7 30, midnight mass at 10 p m and confessions. Church of Christ with Bible school and morning worship at 10, sermon Symbols of Christmas. First Baptist with Sunday school at 9 30, worship at 10 45, BTU at noon. Church of Christ in Asshopville with Bible school at 9 3. Jacksonville Trimble Methodist with preaching at 9 and worship at 10 15. Hollister EUB with preaching at 9, prayer and praise at 10 30, youth at 7, prayer at 8. Oakdale with Bible school at 9 30.
The wSCS held a program at the Methodist Church with the class and the minister and his wife receiving a quilt. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Art Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nice of New Straitsville, Mrs. K. W. Hayes in Columbus, and Mrs. Eva Norris. Various residents and families from Duncan Falls, Rockbridge, Washington Hts, and Columbus were mentioned in visits and stays with local households.
Trimble Township Schools held a Christmas banquet at Hollister School with William Bartels as master of ceremonies. Guests included speakers from Athens County and Ohio University, a gift roaster for staff and teachers, carol singing, and a tree decorated with red and white candles.
Saloonville churches announce candlelight and communion observances for Christmas Eve. At First Methodist there will be a Holy Communion service around 9 pm with organ music and a silent service. Epiphany Church will present a Christmas carol program beginning 9:20 pm with readings by Kenneth Orwiler and Charles Ryan and a Christmas carol by the choir led by Mrs. Shirley Crothers.
Multiple local churches list weekly schedules. Nelsonville area congregations under Pastor Melvin Wentz and Rev. William Sathnews announce Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship around 10:30 am with Communion, choir specials, and Christmas services. Other churches in the region include Pilgrim Holiness and Sts. JA Long, Knox College news, and Parishes with Wednesday prayer and Thursday choir rehearsals.
The Chauncey Church of Christ announces a Christmas Eve candlelight service moved to 11 Saturday night. The senior and junior choirs, directed by Christine Brown with Hollis Stalder providing a film strip of Joseph and the Nativity, will participate with Erma Roberts as reader. About 25 voices are expected. public welcome.
Nelsonville Board of Public Service will close Friday night for the Christmas holidays and reopen Tuesday. In an emergency contact the police or fire department.
Hollister St Haven held programs and parties on Thursday at noon and 1 pm. Pupils were dismissed for the holidays, which continue until Tuesday morning January 3. The Eagles will give a treat at 7 pm Saturday.
A partial OCR listing of residents and locations in Nelsonville and nearby towns appears. Names include Charles North Nelsonville Colleen Metcalf Donna Jean Smith Millfield Nelsonville Charles O Nail Chauncey John Lock Chauncey Elizabeth Cornell New Lexington Dar Huston New Straiteville William Wade Haydenville Mary Winefordner New Straitsville Margaret Noon New Lexington Harold Griffith Logan Route 3 and daughter.
Roland P. Desonier husband of Marie Stone of Deanville has arrived in Birmingham Alabama to become senior unit adjutant of the 17th Infantry Division Reserve Alabama Military District Colonel Desonier returns to the district after a Far East tour. He and his wife will reside in Birmingham during his tour there.
Floyd Orville Martin of Athens was brought before Mayor Earl Hil leary and fined $15 plus costs for speeding. Marcella Todd was cited for unsafe operation and ordered to appear for a hearing on December 20. The citations stem from an early week accident at Harper and Chestnut.
Mrs Nate Mathey of 169 Ashton Avenue Nelsonville and Mrs Bullock of Millfield Route 1 announce the marriage of their daughter to Bullock son of Mr and Mrs Robert Blane. The ceremony occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith Jr Chaunrey with Justice of the Peace Arthur Smith Sr performing at 7 30 p m December 20 1955.
Lund Pilgrim Church will present a Sunday evening program at 7 30 p m The children's department of the Sunday School will perform the first half and the Young People will take charge of the second part presenting Wong and Star service The event is supervised by Robert Gastin Sunday School Superintendent The public is invited.
Greens Run Church of Christ hosts Christmas services at 7 30 tonight. The pageant Gifts for the Christ Child, supported by the choir, directed by Toeima Mambourg and Simons, will be followed by a Christmas sound film.
Mrs Ardeth Eckart of Stockport entertained the Country Cousins with a dinner Wednesday at her home A business session was in charge of Mrs Faye Howard Four new members were enrolled in the club Gift exchange was held by lighted tree and the mystery sisters were revealed Games were played and the next meeting will be with Mrs Hazel Boudinot
Mrs. Virginia Searles recovers at home after 93 days at Mount St. Mary hospital from injuries in an auto accident that killed her husband Harry. Convalescence at 249 Kentner St Nelsonville. New 1996 Ohio license tags on sale in Nelsonville with Walter Keating Kentner St as agent. tags obtained from Athens County Auditor's office Wednesday.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church plans a Sunday evening Christmas program at 7 20 under the direction of Miss Lois Simpson. Birth announcements note a daughter Teresa Elaine born December 3 to Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson of South Whit ney Ind Mrs Johnson formerly Decna Seiber of Chauncey Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of South Whitney and Mrs Ruth Seiber of Chauncey.
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