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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1960

Page

5

Africa Topic At WSCS Meet

The WSCS of Jacksonville Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Inez Campbell with co host Mrs. Marcella Gaskella. Mary Russell spoke on The Role of the Christian African Women urging more African missions. A missionary letter was read and a Africa story shared. 16 members and one guest attended. The next gathering is Feb 25 at Mrs Gladys Kempton’s home.

Jacksonville WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church Inez Campbell Marcella Gaskella Mabel Sayre Mary Russell Ethel Shirkey Africa Maxine Linscott Lillian

Patton Rites Planned for Mrs Mary Jo Patton

Funeral arrangements are set for 39 year old Mrs Mary Jo Patton a former Nelsonville resident who died Saturday at Mercy Hospital Columbus Services will be 1 30 p m Tuesday at the Warren Funeral Home Burial will be Green Lawn Cemetery Friends may call after 6 p m Monday at the funeral home

Nelsonville Mary Jo Patton Mercy Hospital Columbus Warren Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Weather Outlook for Ohto and West Virginia

Partly cloudy today with increasing cloudiness tonight and Tuesday. A little colder. highs in the 30s north and 40s or low 50s south. lows in the 20s north and 60s south. West Virginia mostly sunny today then mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with lower highs and cooler temperatures.

Ohto West Virginia

Runaway Girls Are Returned

Two 15 year old Crooksville girls left village at 6 p.m. Saturday. A Columbus man picked them up in Lancaster and brought them to Nelsonville. They went to Mount St. Mary Hospital at 1 a.m. to visit a friend but missed visiting hours. Police found them in a laundromat with a sack of canned goods. A Roseville deputy sheriff took them home at 3 a.m.

Nelsonville Crooksville Lancaster Columbus Mount St. Mary Hospital Clarence Wolfe Tug Henshaw Roseville

Television Listings Messy Schedule Page

The page presents a chaotic TV guide with overlapping times and broken station names. It lists programs such as Steamboat Bill Wells Fargo Peter Gunn and many others across multiple hours, with boldface color entries and numerous OCR errors.

Television Schedule Fragment with Classic Newline Listings

A fragmented listing outlines a two day broadcaster schedule with programs such as Romper Room Guile Storm The Rifleman and The Wyatt Earp show including news weather and late night programming across afternoon to midnight slots. The scan preserves era specific titles and times for Monday and Tuesday airings.

Evening TV Schedule Highlights and Song, News Roles

A dense listing shows 6:00 comedy, 9:00 Danny Thomas, 6:25 weather, 9:30 Ann Sothern, 6:30 Traffic Court, 10:00 Hennesey, 7:00 Chet Long, 10:30 June Allyson, 7:15 Doug Edward, 11:00 News, 7:30 Juvenile Judge, 12:10 Weather, 8:30 Father Knows, 12:45 Preview, 6:00 Comedy Theatre, 6:25 Weather, 9:30 Skelton, 6:30 John Mack, 10:00 Garry Moore, 7:30 Juvenile Judge, 12:10 Weather, 7:00–8:00 Tonight and late-night previews listed alongside programs and personalities.

Wells Fargo Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Goodyeather News Steve Allen NBC News Hucks, Hound Weather Jack Paar Art. Murray M Squad Phil Silvers Cannonball Laramie Coronado Diamond Border Patrol Hiway Patrol Dist. Attorney Cheyenne Bourbon St. Be Amn Danny Thoma Jule Cviin Ann Sothern Amos Andy Hennesey June Allyson Kate Smith Father Knows Theater 13 Doble Gillis Red Skelton Gary Moore Cp. Kingarouo Cartain House Arty Red Rowe Lave Lucy Bertaty Dee, Bride Lave Daale Srch Stooges Riley Francisco St. Beat Can Daly Colt Doug Martin Guile Storm Restless Gun Bob Rin Tin Tin Music Pingo Philip Marlowe Sugarfoot Wyatt Warp Chet Long Doug Edw Skelton Lhon Mack Garry Moore Doug Edward Preview Dobie Gillis Univ. Hall Co. Kangaroo Save Lucy Bride UWO Ann Reider Sreh. Tomor Joa Flippo

Obituary of a Small Ape on TV Late Tonight

TV listings show Obituary of a Small Ape at 7 p.m. on Coronado 9 featuring Dan Adams and Rod Cameron. At 7:30 p.m. OSU hosts Michigan in a high profile basketball meet on Channel 4. 10 p.m. Steve Allen welcomes Private Steve Lawrence with a comedy sketch and musical guests.

Coronado Dan Adams Rod Cameron OSU Ohio State Buckeyes University of Michigan Wolverines Steve Allen Steve Steve Lawrence Private Lawrence U. S. Army Allen

Riot at Arroyo Seco sparks Cheyenne arrest and mob danger

At 7:30 p.m. in Cheyenne a well driller is arrested for his partner’s murder and forced to gun down Jess Tobin as a mob seeks Cheyenne’s hanging. The lineup features detective peril and a town feud as events unfold.

Cheyenne Arroyo Seco Jess Tobinson

Vintage TV Movie Guide Listings

Monday features at 3 pm Experiment Perilous with Hedy Lamarr and George Brent. Evening slots include The Roundup with Richard Dix and Patricia Morrison, The Unguarded Hour with Loretta Young, Your Money or Your Wife with Charlie Chan at 12:15 am. Tuesday begins with Murder Goes To College followed by Blonde Inspiration and Wedding Present starring Cary Grant. Return of the Apeman and Vicious Circle round out the late schedule with Bela Lugosi and John Carradine.

Hedy Lamair George Brent Richard Dix Preston Foster Patricia Morrison Franchot Tone Loretta Young Charlie Chan

Pupil Visit To Public Library By Chauncey Elementry Class

Chauncey Barbara Hen shaw and her seventh grade pupils visited the Public Library Friday afternoon. The group selected books for reading as librarian Miss Lois Simpson reported 194 books were in circulation that day.

Chauncey Barbara Henshaw Chauncey Elementary Lois Simpson

Pythians Install Officers in Local Hall

GLOUSTER The Pythian Sisters met in the K of P Hall for installation of officers for the coming year. Elected: past chief Nell Lawson, most excellent chief Louise Zimmer, excellent senior Bessie Thompson, excellent junior Anna Sweeney, manager Weltha Williams, secretary Neal Morris, treasurer Mary Cheney, protector Mary Johnston, guard Leeta Westfall, trustees Edna Embrey Inez Williams and Mary Johnston. Installing officer Grace Zimmer, assisted by Anna Echstenkamp­er grand senior Bessie Thompson grand manager. Social hour followed with cookies and coffee.

Glouster Pythian K of P Nell Lawson Louise Zimmer Bessie Thompson Anna Sweeney Weltha Williams Neal Morris Mary Cheney Mary Johnston Leeta Westfall Edna Embrey Inez Williams Grace Zimmer Anna Echstenkamper

Ella Smith 90 Dies In Nelsonville Ohio

Mrs. Ella Smith aged 90 of Nelsonville died early Sunday in an Athens hospital after an extended illness. Born in Hocking County she was daughter of the late Frank and Lavina Joy. Survived by son Clifford of Niagara Falls N Y daughter Mrs Ellen Stewartson Reynoldsburg and foster daughter Mrs Auldine Azbell Logan Route 3. Funeral at 1 p m Tuesday Johnson funeral home with Dr F M Wentz officiating. Burial in Friends cemetery.

Nelsonville Ella Smith Athens Hocking County Frank and Lavina Joy William S. Smith Clifford Niagara Falls N. Y Ellen Stewartson Reynoldsburg Auldine Azbell Logan Pocahontas Lodge Murray City Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz Green Lawn Cemetery

Westminster Youth Fellowship Meets at Middleport Church

The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church youth group led by Rev. Howard Ruppelt held a Sunday session on church worship practices including baptism and communion. During the business meeting led by Lynn Buchanan the group planned inviting a foreign student to a February gathering. Attendees included Miss Buchanan Karen Bachner Seren Lewis Judy Sauer Janice Zirkle Cinda Sauer Karen Gregg Beverly Parrin Helen Taylor Carolyn Russell Carol Lyons James Miller Alan Wallace Bruce Wallace David Lyons and adviser Mrs Everett Bachner.

Middleport Westminster Youth Fellowship Beverly Parrin Helen Taylor Carolyn Russell Carol Lyons James Miller Alan Wallace Bruce Wallace David Lyons Everett Bachner

Chauncey Chauncey Personal Notices and Local Visits

Chauncey area residents hosted and visited relatives on weekend trips. Listings include Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kostival and family with Athens connections, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Tippett and Ruthie in Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Preston in Lancaster visiting Mrs. Redd and Mrs. Bowersock. 92 year old Mrs. Augusta Bowersock is noted as Preston family aunt. Albert Lairson of Jackson, Michigan, visited Dan and Mary Hansen of Dayton before returning home. Chauncey Elementary will hold a hot dog sale on Wednesday February 3 in the Home Ec room. Miss Wilma Kranyik and Miss Susan Donaldson of Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs. Mary Dew. Mrs. Mabel Laurence returns to teaching after a three week illness. Also includes boxing-like score notes from Kingston Jamaica Elizabeth New Jersey Lakeview Conn and city results and schedules.

Mike Kostival Athens Andy Kostival Carroll Tippett Ruthie Columbus Albert Preston Lancaster George Redd Augusta Bowersock Augusta Bowersocks Bowersock Preston Albert Lairson Jackson, Mich Dan Hanson Dayton Lairson Jackson PTA Chauncey Elementary Wilma Kranyik Susan Donaldson Mary Dew Mabel Laurence Chauncey-Dover School

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Meets Monday

The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet at Mrs. Louis Docie’s home on Spring Street Monday at 8 p.m. Mrs. D K Teater will present the program.

Glouster —Junior Progressive Study Club Louis Docie D. K. Teater

Chester Council Daughters of America to meet Tuesday

At 7 30 p m Tuesday the Chester Council Daughters of America will hold a regular session in the hall.

Pomeroy Chester Council Daughters of America

Ohio Leaders Expect Kennedy Nod for Democratic Nomination

Ohio Democrats foresee Kennedy clinching the presidential nomination but dispute how long Kennedy pledges should hold if he falters. Gov. DiSalle backs a May primary slate pledged to Kennedy with caucus flexibility thereafter.

Reed Smith Columbus Ohio John F. Kennedy Kennedy Massachusetts Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Ray T. Miller Cleveland Populous Cuyahoga County Miller U. S Stephen M. Young Young Albert A. Horstman Dayton

Plants And Birds Signal Early Spring Arrival In Town

In Nelsonville residents report spring bulbs shooting above ground and a flock of robins at C. B. Carpenter's yard. He fed about 125 robins Sunday morning and predicts an open winter ahead, suggesting an early spring mood despite winter rumors.

Nelsonville C. B. Carpenter Lick Run Hill Florida Carpenter

Families Mark Wedding Date And Birthdays

NEW HAVEN The 44th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibbs Sr and three family birthdays were observed with a dinner at the Gibbs home. Attendees included relatives from Point Pleasant Racine Pomeroy and Columbus among others.

New Haven Ralph Gibbs Gibbs Gloria Gibbs Tommy Staits Point Pleasant Lawrence Gerlach, Jr Carolyn Lynn Linda Mary John James Staats Jane Ann Jimmy Tommy Charles Werry Mike Bobby Kathy Pomeroy Karen Holter Racine James Haggerty Cathy Connie Cindy Carla Ralph Gibbs, Jr Gloria June Gregory Richard Walker Patty Gibbs Columbus

Nelsonville Rainbow Assembly Meets Wednesday Evening

Nelsonville Assembly No. 109 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will convene at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.

Nelsonville Assembly Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple

Miss Helen Kittle Visits Parents From Nurse Training

Miss Helen Kittle a nurse trainee at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Roger Kittle sharing time at home in town.

Glouster Helen Kittle Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Roger Kittle

Youth Sunday Observed at Orange Christian Church

Miss Brenda Clark and Marvin Pulling led the service on Youth Sunday with the theme Thy Kingdom Come On Earth. Youth participants included Freda Pullins Danny Bernard Don Guthrie Wilma Pullins Dicky Bailey and Johnny Depoy. Freda Pullins supervised Sunday school while teachers were Judy Pullins Wilma Pullins Danny Bernard Freda Pullins Brenda Clark and Marvin Pullins.

Pomeroy Brenda Clark Marvin Pulling The Orange Christian Church Freda Pullins Danny Bernard Don Guthrie Wilma Pullins Dicky Bailey Johnny Depoy Judy Pullins Marvin Pullins

Van Sickle Rites Planned for Mrs Lacy Van Sickle

Nelsonville Ohio Mrs Lacy Frances Van Sickle 81 died Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs Grace Tittle Hocking Ohio Athens Route 1 Survivors include another daughter Miss Flossie Clemens Hamden a brother Charles Tittle Bloomington Ind a half brother Marion Coon Athens 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren Funeral services are set for 3 pm Tuesday at the Warren Funeral Home Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Lacy Frances van Sickle Grace Tittle Hocking Ohio Athens Tittle Flossie Clemens Hamden Charles Tittle Bloomington Ind Marion Coon Warren Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Gas Station Break-In Reported at Shafer Sohio Station

Police investigate a Thursday evening break-in at Shafer Sohio Station on Fourth and Chestnut. Entry was gained by window damage and a door pried open. a small adding machine on consignment from the Nelsonville Tribune was missing then found in boxes behind S Davis Grocery on Poplar Street.

Nelsonville Shafer Sohio Fourth and Chestnut S. Davis Poplar St Nelsonville Tribune

Morals Talk by Rev Raymon Konkright at Youth Meeting

The Heath Methodist pastor spoke on morals and ethics using Norman Vincent Peale's article as a basis. Forrest Bachtel Jr led devotion and Tom Ball reviewed a chapter from Faith Made Them Champions about Ed Christiansen. Eric Chambers presided as meeting president and Barbara Covert was named bake sale chair.

Middleport Raymon Konkright Heath Methodist Church Konkright Norman Vincent Peale Forrest Bachtel, Jr Tom Ball Ed Christiansen Eric Chambers Barbara Covert

First School Paper Issued At Trimble High

Trimble Township High School presents its inaugural student newspaper The Cardinal six pages long with a cover by freshman Jeff Johnson and editor senior Patricia Chakey. The issue includes scholastic, sports, social and feature sections and an office note page. advisorMiss Merrile Danford.

Trimble Trimble Township High School Jeff Johnson Jacksonville Patricia Chakey Trimble Heights Merrile Danford

Auxiliary to Eagles Sells Rum Mage Items in February Sale

Auxiliary to the Eagles announces a rum mage sale Friday February 5 and Saturday February 6 in the Warner Building across from the Cab Station. Donations can be picked up by calling PL 3-2426 or PL 3-3095.

Nelsonville Eagles Warner

Nelsonville Eagles to present charter tonight

The Degree Team of the Nelsonville Eagles will present the charter to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles tonight at. All charter members are urged to attend. A pot luck supper will be served.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerue of Eagles The Eagles

Hocking Valley Shrine Rummage Sale Held in Lawson Building

Nelsonville on Friday March 4 the Hocking Valley Shrine hosts its annual rummage sale all day in the Lawson Building across from the Kroger Store.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Lawson Kroger

Glouster Students Spent Break At Home Names Listed

Ohio University students from Glouster who spent mid semester vacations at home include Larry Colbert Montie Hook Michael Mudrie Mike Kittle and Roger Wolfe.

Glouster Ohio University Larry Colbert Montie Hook Michael Mudrie Mike Kittle Roger Wolfe

Job's Daughters Meet Glouster Monday Meeting

Job's Daughters will hold a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall.

Job Glouster Masonic Hall

Births and admissions at Wount St Mary Hospital

Births include a son for Charles Riley and a daughter for James McGrath both from Glouster and Shawnee couple Jack V Christy a son in Athens. Admissions list names James Wickersham Trimble and Michael Andinoro Glouster among others. Blood used notes two units.

ST. Mary Hospital Charles Riley Glouster James McGrath Shawnee Jack V. Christy Athens James Wickersham Trimble Michael Andinoro Doris Starlin Corning Donald Bumgardner Nelsonville Carl H. Meek

Youth Sunday Observed at Tuppers Plains Christian Church

Suzy Livingston and Lola Matlock delivered a two part sermon during morning worship for Youth Sunday at Tuppers Plains Christian Church. Additional youths Sharon Shields Alice Livingston Nancy Lou Cole Marilyn Koehler David Davis James Caldwell Howard Matlack Lindsey Lyons Wesley Arbaugh and Billy Shelton assisted in services and ran the Sunday school hour with Davis as superintendent.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Suzy Livingston Week of Compassion Lola Matlock Thy Sharon Shields Alice Livingston Nancy Lou Cole Marilyn Koehler David Davis James Caldwell Howard Matlack Lindsey Lyons Wesley Arbaugh Billy Shelton Davis

Fred Morris Rites Held After Cleveland Death

Death notice for Fred Morris who died Friday at his Cleveland home. Former Glouster resident survived by wife Leona and four sons, with brothers Alfred and Levi and sister Lena. Funeral Monday. burial in Cleveland. Relatives from Glouster and surrounding areas attended.

Glouster Fred Morris Cleveland Leona Alfred Levi St. Petersburg Fla Lena Hines Columbus Alfred Morris John Morris Neal Morris Donald Price Bill Colley Buckeye Lake Bernard McKinney Zanesville

Friendship Circle Holds January Meet

GLOUSTER The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Ida Mae Stoneburner’s home. President Bernice Lowery led the meeting. Contest winners were Donna Mae Brunton, Bernice Lowery and Martha Harry. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests. The February meeting will be at Martha Harry’s home with a request to bring inexpensive Valentine gifts.

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