Many Former Residents Return for Holidays
Nelsonville hosts a festive homecoming as former residents return for Christmas. Among them are Herbert Hunt with the US Army, plans to depart Jan 5 for New York then Germany. Larry Isel from the Marines home for Christmas in San Diego. and numerous family visits from Toledo, Columbus, Marietta, and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Herbert Hunt
US Army
Elza Cullison
Hunt
Cullisons
New York
Germany
Army
Fourth Armored
Larry Isel
Roberta Isel
Marines
San Diego
W. W. Warrens
Christmas
James McEwen
Toledo
James H. Wilson
Monica
Marietta
Columbus
Helene Wilson
Wib
Ohio State
Ann Orwiler
Washington, D. C
Kenneth Orwiler
Nelsonville Area Churches Schedule and Ministers
Local churches list Sunday school times worship services and sermon titles across Nelsonville Deanville Doanville Murray City and Carbon Hill with ministers and special programs including youth groups and midweek activities. Emphasized speakers include John Lloyd Evans F M Wentz and Ray Benson with denominational variety from First Presbyterian to Apostolic Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
John Lloyd Evans
Westminister Fellowship
Evans
Deanville
First Methodist
F. M. Wentz
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Retired Miner Walter Hopstetter Dies at 72
Walter H. Hopstetter 72 of Buchtel died at home after a long illness. A retired coal miner born in Hocking County to Jacob and Eliza Hopstetter, he is survived by his wife Adda a son Richard of Nelsonville a daughter Bernice Gettle of Nelsonville a stepdaughter Vetera Robinson of Barberton a brother Zebora of Nelsonville and eight grandchildren Final rites set Sunday at 1 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with Dr. F M Wentz officiating burial in Green Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Walter H. Hopstetter
Buchtel
Hocking County
Jacob and
Eliza Hopstetter
Adda Aon
Richard
Bernice Gettle
Vetera Robinson
Barberton
Zebora
Johnson Funeral Home
F. M. Wentz
Green Lawn Cemetery
Murray City Social Notes Highlight Band Roosters party
Murray City reports a Band Roosters Christmas party at the high school with 18 attendees for a chicken dinner and 21 at a Methodist WSCS potluck. Members and guests include Lillie Houser Louella Dixon Naomi Stiff Clara James Doris Meredith Daisy Currens Maggie Carter Mildred Six Melrose Kinnison James Campbell Elsie Evans Lena Campbell Wave lene Bateman Ruth Sheiley Margaret Wooten and band teacher. The WSCS event featured readings and a gift exchange. Job Church WSCS also held a turkey dinner and gift exchange at the Jones home with local attendees from Murray City and Jobs. Daughters of Pocahontas services were noted for a local resident’s grave, and local visitors and travelers were listed, including Blaine Steese in the Air Force and relatives visiting from Akron Columbus Roseville Lancaster and Huntington Veterans Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Roosters
Lillie Houser
Louella Dixon
Naomi Stiff
Clara James
Doris Meredith
Daisy Currens
Maggie Carter
Mildred Six
Melrose Kinnison
James Campbell
Elsie Evans
Lena
Daisy Campbell
Wavelene Bateman
Ruth Sheiley
Margaret Wooten
White
McKenzie
WSCS
Edward H. Jones
Jobs Church
Haydenville
Jones
Irene Jones
Onal Lanning
Garnet Powell
Ruth Mackie
Billy
Jobs
Merle Gears
Elsie
Ioie Huntley
John Sorrell
Athens County
Floyd Stiff
Earl Power
Bertha Bryan
Wilburt Sanborn
Sylvia Sweazy
Blaine Steese
Columbus
U.S. Air Force
William Dane
Akron
Buchtel
McKay
Steve Abahazie
Abahazie
Helen Abahazie
Murray City and Nelsonville attendees honor Mrs. Clara Cunliffe
Graveside services for Mrs. Clara Cunliffe were attended by a large group from Murray City and Nelsonville including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stiff, Mr. and Mrs. J A Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. William Hawk, and other relatives and friends at Greenla Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Stiff
J. A. Ayers
William Hawk
Ollie Loper
Clara James
Grace Shaffer
Doris Darby
Lillie Houser
Opal Lanning
Murray City
Hazel Koon
Lillie Wallace
Nelsonville
Greenla Cemetery
Clara Cunliffe
Visitors and family notices from Spencer household
Recent guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Houghton and child from Whitewater Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Lesley Hawk and Jake Hawk from Mount Hermon. Mrs Anna Spencer of Delevan Wisconsin visits sister Mrs Etta Spence. Elder Ribble of Canton joins Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer visits. Charlies Circle returned home after funeral of his sister in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Spencer
Arthur Houghton
White Water
Wis
Lesley Hawk
Jake Hawk
Mount Hermon
Anna Spencer
Delevan
Etta Spence
Elder Ribble
Canton
Charles Spencer
Charlies Circle
Salem
County Officials Review Road Proposals In Logan County
Hocking County commissioners considered two road proposals. A petition with 23 signatures asked to correct dangerous curves on Old Bremen Road near Kessler Redd and Brown residences. Perry Township seeks relocation of Township Road 144 and a new road northwest of County Road 7 Buena Vista Road with hearings set January 16 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Bremen Road
County Road 15
Thomas Kessler
Earl Redd
Millard Brown
Perry Township
Buena Vista Road
Anita Tope To Marry Francis B. O Donnell
Logan announces the engagement and upcoming wedding of Anita Genene Tope to Francis B. O Donnell of Gallipolis. Anita is a Gallipolis bank teller, Rio Grande High School graduate, Rio Grande College graduate, and S U Army veteran. Francis is a 1947 Logan High School graduate, OSU attendee, WMOV staff member, and Gallipolis Daily Tribune writer. The ceremony is set for January 12 at St John’s Catholic Church in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Wendell V. Tope
Rio Grande
Anita Genene Tope
Francis B. O'Donnell
Gallipolis
Commercial and Savings Bank
Tope
Rio Grande College
O'Donnell
Logan High School
Ohio State University
U. S
Germany
Thomas J. O’donnell
Union Furnace Rd
Logan Rt. 3
WMOV
Ravens
Wood
W. Va
Rose Mihalek 42 dies after extended illness
Nelsonville Miss Rose Ann Mihalek aged 42 died Thursday morning at Grant Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Hoppy Hollow she was daughter of Eva Mihalek and the late William Mihalek. She worked at the Army Depot in Columbus since 1935 and was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Columbus. Surviving are two sisters and four brothers. Funeral at 1 pm Sunday at Warren Funeral Home with burial in Green Lawn. Friends may call after 6 pm Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rose Ann Mihalek
Grant Hospital
Hoppy Hollow
Eva
William Mihalek
Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Army Depot
Mary Trautman
Florida
Julia Glover
Pontiac, Mich
William
John
Edward
Montana
Stanley
Cleveland
Warren Funeral
John Lloyd Evans
Green Lawn
Russell 92 dies after Nelsonville residence and church ties
Sherman Russell 92 of Taylor Ridge died at Mount St. Mary Hospital after six days as a patient. A retired miner, he lived in the Nelsonville area, with grandson Donald Russell, and was a Greens Run Christian Church member. Survived by three daughters, one son, three stepchildren, a brother, 13 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral at Greens Run Church Sunday at 2:30 PM with burial at Hilltop Cemetery in Millfield. Body at Warren Funeral Home then at grandson's residence after 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Sherman Russell
Taylor Ridge
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Donald Russell
Greens Run Christian Church
Ida
John Keplar
Nellie Berkley
Roanoke
Lelia Deenavan
Columbus
William
Greens Run
Alice Rice
Ethel Russell
Trimble
Cecil McDonald
Marlo
Carroll
Hilltop Cemetery
Millfield
Warren Funeral
York Sunshine Club Hosts Scout Turkey Dinner
The York Sunshine Club and parents of Scout Troop 61 held a turkey dinner December 16 at the Deanville School House. Scoutmaster Eugene Edwards Betty and Sharon Edwards honored. numerous families attended. club donated a 25 pound turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Sunshine Club
Boy Scouts
Cubs
Deanville School House
Eugene Edwards
Betty
Sharon
Noah Fouchty
Gail
Larry
Don Wolfe
Donald
Danny
Anne
Susan
Caroline
William Hewitt
Carol Ann
James Edwards
Betty Thompson
Charles
Belva
Frank Perry
Gerald Pickett
Bobby
Bonnie O’neil
Cheryl
Fauna
Debbie
John Kimes
Johnnie
Kay
Chuckie
Ollie Rogers
Shelia Robinette
Jackie Perry
Margie Bentley
Susie
Tommy
Sandra
Stormy
The
Rutland Social Notes Include Surprise Birthday Party
Home on leave from the service Leroy Chapman was mentioned. Mrs. Ethel Nelson hosted a surprise birthday party for Miss Dee Thomas with about 20 guests, games, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Chapman
Ethel Nelson
Dee Thomas
Logan Social Notes Highlight Bear Run Farm Council Officers
Miss Marguerite Kellerman elected president at a Bear Run Farm Council meeting held at Mrs A potluck supper followed by a business session and gift exchange. Officers named include Mrs Madge Starkey vice president Donald Ruff secretary Roy Heidelbaugh discussion leader Miss Josephine Lowrie legislative representative and Mrs Ethel Daubenmier women's representative. Roy Heidelbaugh led the discussion on Harnessing Atomic Energy for Peace in Ellinger absence. January meeting set for the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Ellinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Kellerman
Bear Run
Carl Myers
Madge Starkey
Donald Ruff
Roy Heidlebaugh
Josephine Lowrie
Ethel Daubenmier
Paul Ellinger
Minnie Price Scholarship Nomination Open for OSU
Logan Hocking County offers a Minnie Price Scholarship opportunity for 1958 OSU fall entrants aiming at extension home economics work. Applicants must file by January 4 at the extension office. two statewide winners receive $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — Hocking County
Minnie Price
Ohio State University
Ethel Bower
OSU
The
Home Demonstration Council
Hocking County
Ohio
Ohio State University College of Agriculture
School of Home Economics
Three Treated After Falls
Three people were treated yesterday in the emergency room at Mount St. Mary Hospital for fall related injuries. Jeannette Williamson 65 of New Straitsville injured her arm and left eye in a home fall. James Pritchard 30 of Nelsonville employed by Nelsonville Foundry and Machine Co. injured his right arm and shoulder unloading a drum of oil. Lawrence Cottrill 45 of Nelsonville Route 1 a Natco worker was knocked into a clay trough injuring his back and head. None were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Jeannette Williamson
New Straitsville
James W. Pritchard
Nelsonville Foundry and Machine Co
Lawrence Cottrill
Natco
Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Blake Nelsonville with a son and Mr and Mrs William Limerly Glouster with a daughter. Numerous admissions include Roberta Lowry Nelsonville Cynthia Nye New Straitsville James Davis Nelsonville Barbara Dixon Carpenter Route 1 Cora Morrison Glouster Earl Bradley Nelsonville Route Valeria King Albany Gertrude Eddington Nel James Johnston Glouster Janice Elliott Albany Lillian Pence Athens Carolyn Hill Millfield Jean Ann Courtney Nelson. Dismissal includes Violet Hannon Logan Route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blake
Nelsonville
William Limerly
Glouster
Roberta Lowry
Cynthia Nye
New Straitsville
James Davis
Barbara Dixon
Carpenter
Cora Morrison
Earl Bradley
Valeria King
Albany
Gertrude Eddington
James Johnston
Janice Elliott
Lillian Pence
Athens
Carolyn Hill
Millfield
Jean Ann Courtney
Uranium in Human Body
A brief note states that uranium, a raw material of atomic energy, exists in minute quantities within the human body. It emphasizes natural occurrence and small concentration without detailing health effects.
Hammon Family Hosts Christmas Dinner in Lake Logan Area
Mr and Mrs John Hammon of Lake Logan Road hosted a Christmas dinner Wednesday with guests Jerry Hammon Hattie Patton William Hansel and families. A buffet lunch gift exchange and grab bag followed at 75 South Mulberry Street with the Hammon clan Karl Harper Washington Bowers Jr and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammon
Lake Logan Road
Jerry Hammon
Hattie Patton
William Hansel
Peggy
Jack
Bill Hammon
S. Mulberry St
Claude Hammon
Harry Hammon
Karl Harper
Tom
Johnny
Lawrence Harden
Amy Lou
Washington Bowers Jr
Chris
Jeff
Nosth Libri Christmas Party Held by Ohio CCL
The Nosth Libri League of the Ohio CCL held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Dale Shultz home Monday evening. Twelve members took part in gift contests with wins by Mrs. Charles Rauber Mrs. Richard Mowrey Mrs. Russell Mason and Mrs. Joe Wilkinson. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs George Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosth Libri League
Ohio CCL
Dale Shultz
Charles Rauber
Richard Mowrey
Russell Mason
Joe Wilkinson
Wilkinson
George Maxwell
Christmas Guests Visit Webb and Tschappat Families
Mrs. Clinton Webb hosts guests including Mr. and Mrs Ralph Webb from Danville Illinois and Mr. and Mrs Ned Webb with daughters Glenda and Debbie from Columbus. The Tschappats and their children stayed with Dr and Mrs A M Mogg in Marion. Dr J Ward Doering and son Ward plan travel to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Don Solon of 720 Wood Street spent Christmas in Nelsonville with Dr and Mrs R L Hamill and Robert Eddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Webb
Warner Ave
Ralph Webb
Danville
Ill
Ned Webb
Glenda
Debbie
Columbus
Phil Tschappat
Richard K. Tschappat
Roger
Kenny
A. M. Mogg
Kathy
Marion
J. Ward Doering
Ward
Pasadena
California
Don Solon
Wood St
Nelsonville
R. L. Hamill
Robert Eddie
Marriage License for L Butler and Shirley Wilson
L Butler 21 of 8 Air Force Logan Route 4 and Shirley L Wilson 18 of Logan Route 2 at home obtain a marriage license in the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee L. Butler
Air Force
Logan
Shirley L. Wilson
Copper Name Origin in Cyprus Sparks Etymology Note
The term copper traces its roots to Cyprus, with the island’s name inspiring the mineral’s label. Historical linguists note the link between Cyprian and the element symbol Cu. This etymology reflects ancient mining and trade connections.
Each Man Is a Sermon Says Kiwanis Speaker
Rev. Stanley T. Benton told Logan Kiwanis that every man is a walking sermon whose actions affect others. He argued in a small town actions are more visible and urged living gospel truths daily with faith guiding work and community life. Kinney introduced him. Frey was a guest. next meeting shifts to a noon Tuesday lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Kiwanis Club
Stanley T. Benton
First Methodist Church
Jesus
Benton
Robert Kinney
Carl D. Frey
Logan Club
Local church schedule and services list
A paged notice lists multiple area churches with pastors and times. Logan Churches of the Nazarene led by Roy Klingler offer Sunday school 9:30, worship 10:30, and evening services with Rev. Floyd Thompson plus NYPS at 6:45. Special youth week services Dec 30 to Jan 5 feature Rev. Frank Roddy and singer Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Long
Church of the Nazarene
Largley Gullett
Wylie Chapel
T. J. Smith
Roy FE. Klingler
Brothers Through Christ
Floyd Thompson
NYPS
Mr. Thompson
Frank Roddy
McArthur
Lois
EUB
D. S. Dunkle
Women’s Service Society
Japan
Maul Hack
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Cmdr
Richard B. Laning
William R. Anderson
James F. Calvert
Washington
Sue Calhoon
Suzette
Joe Stone
Stone
Bodkins
Shelby County
Thomas Riley
Stockport
Bob
Allen
Bishop
John Bishop
Max
Helen Jackson
Frank Jackson
Sylvia Cooley
Erle Jackson
Philadelphia
Miss Jackson
U.S. Navy
Ward Phillips
Terry Tignor
Shelby Barber
P. N. Miller
Jerry Powell
Lowell Miller
Basil
Everett Woody
Herbert Woody
Charles Levering
Mary Woody
Penticostal
Ray Benson
First Baptist
S. M. Hughes
Pilgrim Holiness
Leadingham
Robert Gaskin
Apostolic Gospel
Walter Shafer
Dorr Run
Vance Sandlinger
Doanville
Doanville Murray
City Evangelical United Brethren
Ray Mann
Minis
Ter
Latter Day Saints
Jackson St
D. O. Norris
Zion League
Carbon Hill
Roy Bookman
Liberty Hill
Murray City Social Notes
Jean Smith
Nevada Quinn
Mr. Jones
Stiff
Daughters of Pocahontas, No. 59
Cunliffe
Bashan
James l Leonard
Aid For Blind Medical Fund
Aid For Disabled Medical Fund
Anita Tope
Francis B. O Donnell
Rose Mihalek
Mr. Russell
Nelsonville Social Notes
Rutland
Heads Farm Council
Violet Hannon
Logan Route 3
Shoe Store
League
Cyprus
Island
Randolph Scott
the Reno Brothers
Technicolor
WEATI
Roger Dean Fayette St
Chevrolet
Logan Churches
Union Furnace
Paul A. Sellers
WSWS
Zion
Union
Ladies Aid
Earl F., Schottke
South
Haydenville Church
Taming Suttons
Gal John Lupton
Gloria Talbott
In Naturama
Marc Henderson
Ptr Walker
Carling
Rere
Carling Brewing Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Belleville, Ilinois Natick, Massachusetts
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