Homer Adams Named Service-Safety Director in Nelsonville
Homer Adams of 525 Patton St. is named service-safety director by Mayor-elect Earl Hilleary and will take office Jan 1. Adams, a Republican, will replace Vern Coakley and leaves his county dog warden post to assume duties. He previously directed driver examinations for the State Highway Patrol in Division 10. Adams is married with two sons and has broad local service in York Township and the York Rural School District.
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Nelsonville
Homer Adams
Patton St
Earl Hilleary
Adams
Vern Coakley
Oral Daugherty
State Highway Patrol Division
State Highway Department
York Township
York
Raymond Raine
Hilleary
Flare Tigner
Athens County Native Cynthia Hopstetter Dies
Cynthia Hopstetter 64 of 187 Adams St Athens County native dies after a short illness. Wife of Zeleria, mother of James Warren, grandmother of three, sister to Sadie Hammond and Edward Warren. She was a member of the International Bible Student Body and burial is at Greenlawn after funeral at Warren funeral home.
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Nelsonville
Cynthia Hopstetter
Adams St
James Warren
Athens County
International Bible Student Body
Warren Funeral Home
Greenlawn
Zeleria
Edward Warren
Sadie Hammond
Buchtel
Conference Being Held By Nelsonville Students at Drake University
Churches of Christ students hold a quadrennial conference at Drake University Des Moines Iowa from December 27 to January 1 More than 500 students are expected Miss Margaret Long assists in setup Arthur E Long traveled with five students from Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University and Bowling Green University to Des Moines Theme The Student and His Faith noted speakers include Dr Perry Gresham Dr Barton Hunter Dr W E Garrison Dr George R Davis and Dr Lawrence Bush World Youth Fellowship and Brotherhood workshops are part of the program Mrs Joseph M Smith of Wuhu China features the schedule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Churches of Christ
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Margaret Long
John McCaw
Indianapolis
Arthur E. Long
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Bowling Green University
Perry Gresham
Detroit
Barton Hunter
Peoria
W. E. Garrison
The
Christian Century
Chicago
George R. Davis
Witchita Falls
Texas
Lawrence Bush
Austin
World Youth Fellowship
Joseph M. Smith
Wuhu
China
Birth Announced for George Gregory Schivley
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schivley of Osborne Ohio announce the birth of a son George Gregory on December 24 at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Porter Schivley of Buchtel and Mr and Mrs Edwin Fulmer of New Matamoros Ohio.
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Nelsonville
Bill Schivley
Osborne
Ohio
George Gregory
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton
Porter Schivley
Buchtel
Edwin Fulmer
New Matamoras
Hillis Heads to St Albans Hospital New Duty Post
Jack Hillis son of Mr and Mrs John Hillis leaves Nelsonville after a week with family for St Albans Hospital Long Island NY his new duty station. He served at the U S Naval Hospital Philadelphia for ten months and completed a six month training at the Artificial Limb and Brace Shop learning to make leg and back braces and orthopedic shoe repairing. At St Albans he will work in an orthopedic surgery ward during his period of service.
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Nelsonville
Jack Hillis
John Hillis
St. Albans Hospital
Long Island
N. Y
U. S. Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
St. Albans
Columbus
Nelsonville Social Notes Holiday Activities and Parties
Mt St Marys Hospital Guild Buchtel Twig held a Christmas party in St Patrick Hall with hemmed towels to be, a paper drive discussed, small Santas and angels as favors, and a buffet lunch for listed members. Nearby families and church groups hosted Christmas gatherings with dinners, decorations, devotions, and gift exchanges.
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Buchtel
Buchtel Twig
Mt. St. Marys Hospital
St. Patrick’s Hall
Liza Sabo
Leotta Corwin
Mary Covert
Christmas Holiday Guests Visit in Columbus and Pittsburgh
A string of local families and friends spent Christmas with relatives in Columbus and Pittsburgh. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Leysshon, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Johnson and daughter Margaret, and others visiting Dean A. Meyers, the Johnsons, and the Meyers household. James D. Knight departed for a month in Fort Myers, Florida.
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R. R. Stalter
Herbert Leysshon
Glenn Oliver
Columbis
Geo. E. Johnson
Margaret
Columbus
Fred Johnson
Mable Barnecut
Nelle Vorhes
Anna Kentner
Dean A. Meyers
Geo. Rose
John Lawson
Bill Campbell
Pittsburgh
C. P. Campbell
W. E. Howe
Helen McLean
Indiana
Jean Macare
Duluth
New Council to Meet in Glouster
Glouster announces a new city council to organize on Monday January 2 electing a president. First regular meeting set for Friday January 6 at 7 pm with council members Mike Thompson John King Eugene Jones James Franklin William Keith and Lewis Gatchel. Gatchel may face qualification conflict between council and board of education. Other officials begin terms including Mayor Thomas Williams Sr Clerk Esta Cunningham and Treasurer Mrs W A Craft.
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Glouster
Mike Thompson
John King
Eugene Jones
James Franklin
William Keith
Lewis Gatchel
Gatchel
Taylors Win First For Decorations
Garden Club judges from out of town submitted their findings for Glouster Christmas home decorations. First prize goes to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor of 37 Fairlawn Ave followed by Mr. and Mrs. Vern Lamborn at 27 Town St and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Balderson at 40 Main St. Prizes were 5, 3 and 2 dollars respectively.
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Glouster
Out of Town
Garden Club
E. H. Taylor
Fairlawn Ave
Vern Lamborn
Town St
W. R. Balderson
Main St
Zimmers visit as son earns master degree at OSU
Mr and Mrs William Zimmer Jr of Columbus spent from Friday to Monday with the former's parents Mr and Mrs William Zimmer Sr here. William Jr received his Master of Science from Ohio State University on December 16 and will begin work on a Doctor's degree in January.
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Glouster
William Zimmer, Jr
Columbus
William Zimmer
William, Jr
Ohio State University
Willing Workers Class Meets at Mrs Davis Home
The Willing Workers Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs R E Davis. Plans for the group’s activities will be discussed and a gift exchange will be held.
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Glouster
Jacksonville Methodist Church
R. E. Davis
Two Jailed For Nonpayment Of Fines In Mayor Williams Court
Gail Adkins and Jess Hammond were jailed in Athens County Jail for non payment of fines assessed in Mayor Thomas Williams court under his orders.
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Glouster
Gail Adkins
Jess Hammond
Thomas Williams
Athens
Williams
Rothwell Club Meeting Postponed to January 12
The Rothwell Club meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed to Thursday January 12 at the home of Mrs C F Guinther on Madison St.
Carbon Hill Couple Mark 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith observe their 55th anniversary on January 2 at their daughter and son in law’s home in Lancaster. They were married January 2 1895 by Rev Briley in Carbon Hill and have one deceased son Carl and daughter Blanche plus three grandsons and one great grandson. Mrs. Smith born Martha Frazier of New Straitsville. They are spending a few months with family.
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Carbon Hill
Edward Smith
H. M. Palmer
Lancaster
Smith
Martha Frazier
New Straitsville
Mr. Smith
Briley
Carbon Hil
Carl
Blanche
Glouster Lodge Installs Officers At Meeting
Glouster Lodge 607 F. and A. M. installed officers at a meeting last Wednesday evening. Ernest Byers served as installing officer and Delmar Gladden as grand marshal. Installed officers include Theodore Byers as worshipful master Enlon Grubbs senior warden James Davis junior warden R. C. Gatchel treasurer Ernest Jones secretary John Anderson Jr senior deacon Robert M Gamwell junior deacon Emmett Rogers ryler Willis Blower senior steward Noel Eveland junior steward.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge 607
Ernest Byers
Delmar Gladden
Theodore Byers
Enlon Grubbs
James Davis
R. C. Gatchel
Ernest Jones
John Anderson
Emrick Family and Kin Visit Columbus for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Robert Emrick and son Jeffrey of Pittsfield visit his mother Mrs Dora Emrick and uncle Tally Munden. Evan Lane Sr and family spend weekend in Columbus with son and daughter in law Evan Morgan Jr and grandson Evan Third. Detroit guests include Raymond Kempton Jr and Mrs Clara Searclaus with J H Henshaw family from Friday to Monday. Edna Kasler Trimble spends holidays in Columbus visiting Zane Kasler Rafael Kasler family.
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Robert
Bob) Emrick
Jeffrey
Pittsfield
Lil
Dora Emrick
Tally Munden
Evan Lane Sr
Columbus
Evan Morgan
Evan
Raymond Kempton, Jr
Clara Searclaus
Grange Plans Party for Members and Families
GLOUSTER Trimble Grange invites members and families to a Saturday 8 30 p m party at the Grange home. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches or pies and coffee will be provided.
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Glouster — Trimble Grange
Grange
Returns to Hospital After Recurring Heart Ailment
Nelsonville. Harry Kelley, convalescing at home from a heart ailment treated in a Columbus hospital weeks ago, suffered a recurring attack and returned Tuesday to White Cross Hospital.
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Nelsonville
Harry Kelley
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
Women To Meet at Moose Hall This Thursday
The Women of the Moose plan a meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in Moose Hall. Members will discuss activities and upcoming events with local Moose Lodge leadership.
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Glouster
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Described To Rotary Club
Gilbert P. Bush outlined the Gallipolis auxiliary unit as a key community service with 10 on call members and 33 boats valued at 54 700. He praised the protected water and explained plans for airplane surveys and radio communication to aid the Point Pleasant Coast Guard station. Joe Escoffier, officer in charge of the Pt Pleasant Action, attended as a guest. A Coast Guard movie was shown.
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Gallipolis
Coast Guard
Rotary Club
Farmers Hotel
Gilbert P. Bush
United States Coast Guard
Point Pleasant
Columbus
Pt Pleasant
Bush
Joe Escoffier
Point Pleasant Coast Guard
Mrs. Mable Stiles Funeral Services Set
Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Stiles, who died Monday at University Hospital Columbus, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Warren funeral home with Rev. Raymond Simpson presiding. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She is survived by her husband five daughters five sisters and four brothers two step children Edna Collins and John Stiles and two step grandchildren.
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Nelsonville
Mable Stiles
University Hospital
Columbus
Warren Funeral Home
Raymond Simpson
Greenlawn
Edna Collins
John Stiles
Sister Dies in Patterson Family Obituary
Mrs. Elizabeth Howe Patterson, widow of Dr. Fred Patterson, dies leaving three children Howe, Juanita Cowgill, and Mildred Rothschild. Funeral and burial at St. Joseph, Missouri. Former member of First Presbyterian Church and charter member of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR.
Two Benefit Games Slated Friday Night
For the benefit of the Community Club two basketball games are set at Carbon Hill Gym Friday night The Nelsonville Eagles face Logan and Pratt Motors of Carbon Hill meet The Plains The first game starts at 7 o clock.
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Carbon Hill
Nelsonville Eagles
Logan
Pratt Motors
Plains
Settlement Pending in Nelsonville Case
John Ossman pleaded guilty on arraignment Tuesday in Mayor Oral Daughtery's court. He was fined 25 dollars and costs and committed to the city jail pending settlement.
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Nelsonville
John Ossman
Oral Daugherty
Coats
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