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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1958

Page

2

Plains High School Honor Roll List Released

The Plains High School released the honor roll for the last six weeks. Names include seventh graders William Coon Randy Miller Pauline Dowler Karen Goldsberry Linda McWilliams and eighth graders Sharon Bosley Eugene Brundige Melanie Lovsey Grace McHarg James Smith. Also listed are ninth graders Carolyn Cade Donna Channell Charlotte Hill Carol Keeton Patricia Lovsey Donna McDonald Anita McWilliams Sandra Smith Thomas Lee tenth graders Clyde Brown Marie Brown Sue Coon Maurice Kittle Linda Koon Martha McDonald Sharon Peyton Roger Porter Brenda Wallace Kay Whetstone eleventh graders Mary Addy Janice Hanning Nancy Hawk Donna Hunter Larry McAllister Shirley McKibben Joan Tipton Elizabeth Williams twelfth William Charney Raymond Finnearty Ralph Kittle. Students on honor roll for any period include Billie Sue Cullison Linda Hanning Lynn Graham Thomas Thomas Clarence Tinkham Donald Strole James Lee Betty Mackie Theodore Smith Muriel Williams.

the Plains the Plains High School William Coon Randy Miller Pauline Dowler Karen Goldsberry Linda McWilliams Sharon Bosley Eugene Brundige Melanie Lovsey Grace McHarg James Smith Carolyn Cade Donna Channell Charlotte Hill Carol Keeton Patricia Lovsey Donna McDonald Anita McWilliams Sandra Smith Thomas Lee Koon Martha McDonald Sharon Peyton Roger Porter Brenda Wallace Kay Whetstone Mary Addy Janice Hanning Nancy Hawk Donna Hunter Larry McAllister Shirley McKibben Joan Tipton Elizabeth Williams William Charney Raymond Finnearty Ralph Kittle Billie Sue Cullison Linda Hanning Lynn Graham Thomas Thomas Clarence Tinkham Donald Strole James Lee Betty Mackie Theodore Smith Muriel Williams

Families and Visitors Share News Across Ohio and Philippines

Chauncey personals report Bob Cunningham serving two years in the Marines and due home May 1 from the Philippine Islands. Various Ohio residents including Smiths, Gretz, Contis, Skinner, Gartin, Heightland, Heightland visitors Ginger Shepard, Muzio family, Leffler family, Heffkin family, and S. E. Border’s hospital admission in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital are noted with recent visits and travels.

Chauncey Hollis Cunningham Bob Philippine Islands Jack Smith Rickey and Donna Lancaster Arthur Smith James Gretz Deshler Hilton Hotel Gretz John Conti Johnny Columbus Eldon Skinner June Gartin Charles W. Vincent Audrey Lowery Mineral Floyd W. Heightland Ginger Shepard Heightland L. D. Muzio Richard Leffler Terra Marilyn Susie

Singer Talks At Kiwanis in Glouster Ohio Plan Discussed

Glouster Kiwanis Club gathered at Hotel Gordon with 19 members and five guests. Norbert Johnston presided as Harold Singer spoke on the Ohio Plan for Kiwanis and announced a Divisional Council Meeting in Jackson on Friday February 7 at 6 30 p m. Guests from Gallipolis included Dean Eisel J W Mills Jay Bradshaw and Frank Snedaker.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Norbert Johnston Kiwanis Harold Singer Ohio Jackson Gallipolis Dean Eisel J. W. Mills Jay Bradshaw Frank Snedaker

Prayer Meeting Tonight at Trimble Church

The Church of Christ parish holds a prayer service this Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Trimble Church.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parish Trimble

Mrs William Cole Hosts Methodist Class Evening

Mrs William Cole will host Friday night for the Adult Bible Class at the First Methodist Church. The event aims to welcome members and foster fellowship within the church community.

Chauncey William Cole First Methodist Church

Merz Williams Bethrothal Announced

Mrs. Anna Merz of Buchtel announces the engagement of her daughter Leah Ann Merz to Carl Eugene Williams of Logan Route 3. Leah Ann is a senior at Buchtel High School and Carl Williams works at the Logan plant of the Carbundum Co. The wedding is planned for late summer.

Anna Merz Buchtel Leah Ann Carl Eugene Williams Floyd Williams Logan Route 3 Miss Merz Buchtel High School Williams Logan Carborundum Co

Dean Cunningham Observes Tenth Birthday

A birthday dinner for Dean Cunningham celebrated her tenth birthday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham. Attending were Mrs Charles Pancake Timmie Charlotte and Jimmie of Nelsonville Mrs Paul Williams Tama and Terry and Fred Cunningham.

Chauncey Dean Cunningham Hollis Cunningham Charles Pancake Timmie Charlotte Jimmie Nelsonville Paul Williams Tama and Terry Fred Cunningham

Study Club Meets At Cunningham Home

Mrs. Donna Cunningham hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club at her Walnut Hills residence. President Mrs. Evelyn Gatchel led the Creed, Mary Savel was welcomed as a new member, and Ruth Teater reported on the Mothers March on Polio. Lucille Grubbs presented a program on psychology of children and adolescents. Lunch for 12 members followed.

Glouster Donna Cunningham Progressive Study Club Walnut Hills Evelyn Gatchel Mary Savel Ruth Teater Lucille Grubbs

Skinner Celebrates CHAUNCEY Birthday Dinner

Eldon Skinner celebrated his birthday with a Sunday dinner at his home. Guests included Mr and Mrs El don Skinner and Mr and Mrs Virgil Baker, Vickie and Dick.

Chauncey Eldon Skinner Virgil Baker Vickie and

Mayor reports weekly fines for listed individuals

Mayor Wilbur Balderson releases last week’s fines amounting to 108.80 for Robert Andrews and 23.80 for Bill Sabo, Rodney Antle, Lester Lewis, Lawrence Johnson, Dale McDaniel, Jake Peach 23.60, Roy Clark 18.80, and others.

Glouster Wilbur Balderson Bill Sabo Roy Clark Rodney Antle Robert Andrews Lester Lewis Lawrence Johnson Dale McDaniel Jake Peach

Eastern Star to Meet in Glouster for Cancer Dressings

Members will assemble Thursday at 7 p m in the Masonic Hall Glouster to make cancer dressings. Mrs Draper and Mrs Risch of Athens will instruct. Members urged to bring clean white cloths sheets pillow cases and a good turnout is expected.

Glouster Eastern Star Masonic Hall Joel Draper Josephine Risch Athens

WSCS to Meet Glouster Methodist Church

WSCS will meet at the Glouster Methodist Church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Ed Kurtzman will have devotions with Mrs Dale Hoplight. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs Kate Parks and Mrs T D Me Afooes.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Ed Kurtzman Dale Hoplight Kate Parks T. D. MeAfooes

Jaycees to Meet Glouster Tonight

The Trimble Township Jaycees will meet today at 8 p.m. in the Mayor's Office.

Jaycees Glouster Trimble Township

Chesterhill Bride Weds Ralph Wagoner in McConnelsville

Miss Jean Totman became the bride of Ralph Eugene Wagoner of Pennsville on February 1 at St. James Catholic Church in McConnelsville. The double ring ceremony was led by Fr. Edwin Yocke. The couple is from Chesterhill and Pennsville, with a reception later at the Totman grandparents’ home.

Chesterhill Jean Totman Ralph Eugene Wagoner Pennsville St. James Catholic Church McConnelsville Edwin Yocke Forest Totman Frances Pierpoint Linda Harris Jack Totman James van Fossen Don Geddis Mrs A. L. Totman

Honor Roll Announced at Glouster Trimble High School

Glouster Trimble High School announces the honor roll for the third six weeks. Seniors Mary Jo Hanley Wanda Kearns Carolyn Mor rison Lisa Oskey Danny Simons. Juniors Cecilia Cominsky Roger Hooper Deanna Erwin Susan Fleming Pauline Roback. Sophomores Patty Chaky Frances Kearns Nancy Mingus Linda Showborn Richard Snyder Stephen Williams. Freshmen Shirley Karns Diana Gierhart Carolyn Gaston Carolyn Hanley Ronnie Shover Rose Leeper Patricia Coey Marie Dunlevy.

Mary Jo Hanley Wanda Kearns Carolyn Morrison Lisa Oskey Danny Simons Cecilia Cominsky Roger Hooper Deanna Erwin Susan Fleming Pauline Roback Patty Chaky Frances Kearns Nancy Mingus Linda Showborn Richard Snyder Stephen Williams Shirley Karns Diana Gierhart Carolyn Gaston Carolyn Hanley Ronnie Shover Rose Leeper Patricia Coey Marie Dunlevy

Homemakers Club Meeting In Glouster Sews And Crochets

The Homemakers Club met at Mrs. June Humphrey’s home with eight attendees. After a business session led by Mrs. Humphrey, the group sewed and crocheted while refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Adeline Hardy’s home, and Mystery sisters will exchange Valentine gifts.

Glouster Homemakers Club June Humphrey Adeline Hardy Mystery Sisters Valentine

Boy Shot in Eye by BB Gun In Mount St. Mary Hospital

Fourth grade pupil Tommy Embrey was accidentally shot in the eye with a BB gun on Tuesday. He is admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital and is the son of Mr and Mrs William Embrey of Dew Street.

Glouster Tommy Embrey Mount St. Mary Hospital William Embrey Dew St

Methodist Youth Fellowship Reports 14 Members Present

Fourteen members attended the Sunday meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship in Nelsonville. Miss Beverly Bennett led devotions and Miss Peggy Mingus read letters from teenagers with various problems. the group discussed them. A Valentine Party is planned for next week.

Nelsonville F. M. Wentz Methodist Youth Fellowship Beverly Bennett Peggy Mingus

Primble Township Land Transfers

Ernest H. Taylor of Athens transfers three tracts of land in Glouster to the Village of Glouster primed in Primble Township land records.

Primble Township Ernest H. Taylor Athens Glouster

Cub Scout Candy Sale Set for Friday in Public Square

Nelsonville Cub Scout Pack 64 holds a candy sale in the Public Square Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All mothers should bring their candy by 10 30 a.m. Local event supports troop fundraising and community gathering.

Nelsonville Cub Scout Pack

Shot injures 9 year old in eye in Glouster incident

Thomas Embrey nine year old son of William Embrey of Glouster was admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital after being accidentally shot in the left eye with a B B gun on Tuesday.

Nelsonville Thomas Embrey William Embrey Glouster Mount St. Mary Hospital

Police Test New Courtesy Parking Tickets in Nelsonville

Nelsonville city police began a 90 day trial of new style tickets with courtesy drop boxes around downtown. Offenders note violation and fine on envelope, place payment in envelope, seal it, and drop into one of ten boxes nightly emptied by the police chief.

Nelsonville Everett Hewlett

Hospital Notes From Mount St. Mary Listing Newborns and Admits

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes show several births with families from Nelsonville Millfield and Columbus, including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Lester Harris and a son for Mr and Mrs Clifford Martin. Also listed are admissions of Miss Lela Little Marian Reeves Dorothy Dearth Alma Downey Ann Green Lily Belle Day Minnie Wooten and others, with discharges and blood used.

Lester Harris Nelsonville Clifford Martin Millfield Wade Gill Columbus Dale Helber Logan Lela Little Corning Marian Reeves Dorothy Dearth Alma Downey Athens Ann Green Lily Belle Day Minnie Wooten Carpenter Eldridge Hanning Patricia Brunton New Lexington Tommy Embrey Glouster Ronald Cline Jack Kieffer Buchtel Michael Carter Grove City Martha Burdette Glous

Two Men Fined In Nelsonville Court

Charles Martin Blair of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving with one headlight. Robert Levison of Athens was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving 60 in a 35 mile zone in a ruling by Mayor Robert Auflick.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick Charles Martin Blair Robert Levinson Athens

Ohio Bell seeks rate increase in Nelsonville area

Ohio Bell Telephone Co proposes higher monthly rates for Nelsonville residents from 35 to 50 cents with two rate zones for outlying areas and a base rise for one and four party lines. Business lines would rise 1.35 monthly and residence extensions up to 1.00. The plan cites expansion costs and rising taxes with intent to fund a 250 million expansion in three years.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co Public Utilities Commission Bell

Nelsonville High School Honors Two Seniors

Nelsonville High School seniors Judy Pendergrass and Jack Monk were inducted into the National Honor Society during a special assembly. The program included band music, a call to colors, scripture and prayer, an introductory speech, etc.

Judy Pendergrass Jack Monk Nelsonville High School Betty Robinette Jim Hellyer Phyllis Hall Charlotte Prater Pendergrass Monk Jerry Grim Ann Kinneer Evelyn Flowers Martha Weller Jeannine West J. K. Kinneer Prater

Badger Shares Rotary Club History and Goals

Nelsonville Rotary speaker Warren Badger recalled charter member status with C. H. Bartlett and Ralph Parks 34 years in the club. He urged reading Adventure in Service and studying the constitution, urged a stronger sergeant at arms role, and noted guests Albert Seabright Donald Cross Charles Hutton and Kenneth Snyder attended.

Nelsonville Warren Badger Rotary Club C. H. Bartlett Ralph Parks Ohio Badger Rotary Logan Albert Seabright Donald Cross Charles Hutton Kenneth Snyder

Accident Reported on Canal Street Involving Cars

Police investigated a minor collision on Canal Street between a vehicle driven by Don W. Cross of Columbus and a parked car owned by Harry Campbell of Nelsonville. Cross blamed glare from the sun for pulling too close to the curb. no charges were filed.

Nelsonville Canal St Don W. Cross Columbus Harry Campbell Cross

Mount St Mary Hospital Guild to host regu lar meeting

Twig Seven of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild meets Wednesday at 8 p m at Mrs John Brooks home 127 E Columbus St. Final plans are made for the Sweetheart Benefit Dance planned this Saturday night at the Eagles Hall.

Twig Seven Mount St. Mary Hospital John Brooks E. Columbus St Eagles

Pirouette Club Dinner Reservations Due Feb 11

All reservations for the Pirouette Club dinner at the Presbyterian Church must be made by Thursday to Mrs. William Cox. She can be reached by telephone at 705R.

Presbyterian Church William Cox

Peterson's Ointment Offers Fast Relief for Piles

A classic advertisement proclaims relief from itching and smarting of piles with Peterson's Ointment. The copy claims 7 million sufferers in 40 years have found relief, with a tester praising overnight comfort and sleep. Price 50c and 75c, available at all druggists. money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

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