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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1957

Page

5

Andy Heading, 83, longtime Nelsonville area resident dies

Andy Heading, 83, formerly of Nelsonville and Chauncey, died Tuesday in Pontiac Michigan. He is survived by three sons William Leonard and George, all of Pontiac. Funeral services are Saturday at 2 p.m. at C. L. Chute Funeral Home in New Lexington with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Nelsonville Andy Heading Chauncey Pontiac Mich William Leonard George C. L. Chute New Lexington Green Lawn Cemetery

Michael Barry Rites To Be Held Monday

Nelsonville Ohio funeral notice for Michael Barry 90 who died Thursday at his niece Miss Mary King Buchtel. Rites set for Monday at 9 30 a.m. in St Patrick Church Buchtel with Rev Father Harold Gosihke officiating. Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery Wellston. Rosary Sunday 3 p.m. at Miss Kings home. friends may call.

Nelsonville Michael Barry Mary King Buchtel St. Patrick's Church Harold Gosihke Mt. Calvary Cemetery Wellston Miss King

Nelsonville church notices reflect multiple services this week

The Nelsonville and surrounding church listings show services Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with sermons including Generous Thinking What Will You Do with Your Life and The Other Side A Union youth week event at Presbyterian Church and various meetings choir rehearsals youth activities and midweek devotions across First Presbyterian First Methodist Church of Nelsonville Epiphany Pilgrim Holiness United Brethren Nazarene and other local congregations with times for prayer Bible studies and special programs.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Union Ministerial Assn The Presbyterian Church J. A. Long Presbyterian CWF First Methodist F. M. Wentz Christian Church WSCS Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Ogden Ludlow William Fisk Ek. Ie. Leadingham Robert Gastin Murray City Zion League Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Lewis E. Buell

Committees Appointed for Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias

Chancellor Commander Raymond C Patton Jr names six month term committees for Valley Lodge 169. Members include Wilbur Mender James Patton and William R Cox on Membership. William Cox R C Patton CR Tomlin son Wilbur Cox on Youth Welfare. William Howe and Wayne Hun ley on Bowling. William Howe Clifford Barber and Charles Howell on Refreshments. Mender and Paul Wolfe on Publicity. James Hollenbaugh Clarence Monks and C Roy Tomlinson on Anniversary.

Nelsonville Raymond C Patton, Jr Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias Wilbur Mender James Patton William R. Cox William Cox R. C. Patton CR. Tomlinson Wilbur Cox William Howe Wayne Hunley Clifford Barber Charles Howell Mender Paul Wolfe James Hollenbaugh Clarence Monks C. Roy Tomlinson

United Youth Meeting Set for Sunday

Nelsonville residents are invited to a United Youth meeting Sunday at 5 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Organized by the Nelsonville Ministerial Assn the program explains Religion in Everyday Life with panelists from education business labor and nursing. Youth can ask questions after five minute explanations. the event ends at 6 30 p.m. so attendees may attend evening services. Adults may attend but cannot participate in questions. Youth from junior high through 24 are invited to take part.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Ministerial Assn First Presbyterian Church Ohio Council of Churches William Carter Richard Kunzman C. D. Crawford Harold Koker Morris Clouston Margaret Green

Arthur McGeary longtime Nelsonville resident dies

Arthur McGeary known as Chick died after living two years in Nelsonville while serving as a government shoe inspector in World War II. He leaves widow two sons and two daughters. One son Arthur attended Nelsonville High School and is now at Boston College. He was to marry December 29. his father died of a heart attack that day. Residence was 52 Queen Street Wooster Massachusetts.

Nelsonville Arthur Chick) McGeary Nelsonville High School Boston College Queen St Wooster Mass

Dies at 75 Wim Jacobs Obituary in Nelsonville

William Jacob s 75 of Nelsonville died Thursday at Mount St Mary Hospital after a long illness. Born in Germany he came to this country at age ten and was a retired coal miner. Survived by widow Mary, six sons and three daughters, funeral Monday at St Andrews Church with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Rosary Saturday at Warren funeral home.

Nelsonville William Jacobs Mount St. Mary Hospital Germany Christian Gertrude Jacobs Jacobs St. Andrews Catholic Church Mary Jasper Jacobs Gertrude Gill Thresa Waginer Lancaster Marjorie Clark Columbus William George and Rolland John Lima Gerald Bernard Joseph Jacobs Athens St. Andrews J. Picard Green Lawn Warren Funeral

Births and Admits at Vount St Mary Hospital

A birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tucker of Nelsonville Route 2. Admissions include Mrs Audrey Leffler Chauncey and several others: Mrs Arlina Scott Athens Route 2, Mrs Virginia Figgins Nelsonville, Poindexter Toney Nelsonville, Mrs Ilene White Athens Route, Thomas Rice New Marshfield, Mrs Mary Loper Millfield, Andrew Hardy Glouster, Mrs Melda Eveland New Lexington, Mrs Gladys Holdren Logan, Mrs Lola Zimmer Glouster, Clifford Hartman Athens Route, Mrs James Campbell New Straitsville, Mrs Ella Thomas Albany.

Thomas Rice New Marshfield Mary Loper Millfield Andrew Hardy Glouster Melda Eveland New Lexington Gladys Holdren Logan Lola Zimmer Clifford Hartman Athens James Campbell New Straitsville Ella Thomas Albany

John A Windle 80 Dies After Illness Nelsonville

John A Windle 80 of 717 Poplar Street Nelsonville died Thursday at home after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner born in Lawrence County son of the late John A and Josephine Evans Windle. Survived by wife Jeanette daughter Gladys Hostetter Nelsonville two sons John Jr Nelsonville Clifford Nolan W Va two brothers Lewis Nelsonville Pearl Barbert on a sister Della Underwood Smithers W Va a grandson Wendell Chapman Columbus 13 other grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Funeral by Rev E E Leadingham Sunday 2 pm in Pilgrim Holiness Church Burial. Friends may call Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville John A. Windle Poplar Street Lawrence County John A Josephine Evans Windle Jeanette Gladys Hostetter John, Jr Nelson

Middleport Chief of Police Post Draws Applicants

Middleport receives strong interest for the chief of police opening after Russell Bailey’s resignation. Ten apply in writing or verbally, with several others discussing the position. the $275 monthly role drew former chiefs Fred DeWees and Scott Shank, three deputies, and a slate of local contenders.

Middleport C. C. Fisher Russell Bailey Fred DeWees Scott Shank Hurricane W. Va Jed Webster Jr H. R. Duckworth Leroy Bartrum Edwin Haggerty Don Roach Jack Crisp Dexter Robert Duckworth

Annual Dairy Meeting Set for February 18

POMEROY Meigs County Dairy Service Unit plans its annual meeting for February 18 at Chester High School with dinner by the Chester PTA. Clarence Price led a recent session while Dr. John W. Moore outlined a preventive medicine program for county dairy herds focusing on diseases and injuries. The unit aims to boost dairy production and management through artificial insemination testing and disease control.

Pomeroy Meigs County Dairy Service Unit Chester High School Chester John W. Moore

Barnhart Taken to Hospital With Pneumonia Suspect

W R Barnhart of Harrisonville was rushed to Holzer Hospital Thursday afternoon with a possible pneumonia attack. He was transported by the local Emergency Squad to Pomeroy for treatment.

Tractor Maintenance Club Meets Saturday

The fourth of eight 4 H Tractor Maintenance club meetings is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at Meigs Implement Co Garage. Donald Nelson led the last session on lubricants with Allen Jenkinson speaking, and this meeting will stress the value of clean air to engines.

Pomeroy Meigs Implement Co Donald Nelson Allen Jenkinson Middleport FFA

New Resident Nelsonville Air Force Family Moves In

MSgt. William R. Rollf and family relocate from Columbus to 21 E. Washington St. Rollf serves at the Air Force Survival School at Dorr Run. His wife is Bonnie and their children are Gordon, Dannie and Karen.

Nelsonville William R. Rollf Columbus Washington St Rollf Air Force Dorr Run Bonnie Gordon Dannie Karen

Chauncey Personal Notices Show Visits Following Death

Chauncey residents hosted several visitors including Dr. and Mrs. Bob Wood of Charlottesville and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Perkins of Logan in memory of Clara Robinson. Funeral held in Logan after Robinson’s mother’s death, with multiple relatives and friends visiting Chauncey, Athens, Kenton, and surrounding areas.

Chauncey S. J. Sammons Circle Hill Bob Woodson Charlottesville Bruce Perkins Logan W. Va Perkins Sammons Gene Robinson Kenton Robinson Clara Robinson Roger Boling Art Lavely Nelsonville Harry Riggle Pamela Tera Cincinnati

Parish church speakers fill schedule across region

Multiple area churches list guest ministers and regular services. Chauncey Church of Christ and Millfield, Greens Run, Trimble, Nelsonville, Morristown, and Jacobs Ave venues announce times for sermons, Sunday school, prayer meetings, and youth activities led by ministers including Rev. Charles Powers and Robert Smith.

Church of Christ Gilbert B. Courtney Mr. Courtney Taylor Ridge Millfield Robert Smith Greens Trimble Charles Powers Nelsonville Chauncey Chauncey Church Trimble Church Greens Run Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Morristown Helen Tatman Church of God Clarence Way

Nelsonville WSCS Social Notes Dinner Meeting

Three of the WSCS of the First Methodist Church plan a covered dish dinner Tuesday at 6 15 p m in the church. Mrs Frank Oakley leads devotionals, Mrs L C Gray presents a film strip World Understanding, James Rees sings. Members bring blessing boxes and sales tax stamps.

Melody Circle WSCS First Methodist Church Frank Oakley L. C. Gray James Rees

Presbyterian Women’s Association Meeting Monday

The Presbyterian Women's Association will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the church social rooms. Hostesses will be members of Circle Five.

Presbyterian Women's Association Circle Five

Eastern Star Students Attend District School of Instruction

Lucy Pearce Faye Elliott and Mabel Washburn returned from Marietta where they attended District 25 Eastern Star School of Instruction and learned new ritual and organizational lessons.

Lucy Pearce Faye Elliott Mabel Washburn Marietta District 25 Eastern Star School of Instruction

Blakeslee and Nolan Return From District Conference

Charles Blakeslee and Geneva Nolan returned to their offices after attending the Southeastern Ohio District Extension Conference in Columbus. They reported programs focused on program projection committee training and improvements in 4 H clubs at the Ohio State Fair grounds Youth Center.

Pomeroy Charles Blakeslee Geneva Nolan Columbus Blakeslee Ohio State Fairgrounds

Owens pleads guilty in Minor Court on intoxication charge

Junior Owens pleaded guilty in Mayor C O Fisher s court to intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 13 70.

Middleport Junior Owens C. O. Fisher

Chauncey-Dover seniors take scholarship tests

Chauncey-Dover high school seniors participate in the senior scholarship test. Named students include Lynn Barry Myrna Boudinot Lorena Keirns Kay Kollister Arlene Lester Carolyn Tippett Sue Wallace Jerry Burdette Tim Fulks Fred Hanning Jim Kollar and Jerry Yates.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Lynn Barry Myrna’ Boudinot Lorena Keirns Kay Kollister Arlene Lester Carolyn Tippett Sue Wallace Jerry Burdette Tim Fulks Fred Hanning Jim Kollar Jerry Yates

Prayer Meeting At Morristown Holiness Church Tonight

Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be conducted Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Rev and Mrs Andrew McKinney Victor Nelson is to be leader.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Andrew McKinney Victor Nelson

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