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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1958

Page

2

Officers Installed by Glouster Church for 1958

In Glouster on December 28 the First Baptist Church installed 1958 officers led by Rev. Clinton Powell. Readings cover secretary treasurer chorister pianist social chair social committee and church groups including senior and junior choirs B T U missionary society Sunday school and the missionary society praise service.

Lelia Booker Lucile Jenkins Wilma Jenkins William Jenkins Gladys Viney Paul Jenkins William M. Parham Jr Mary Lee Williams Wiley Harris Ora Viney Robert Jenkins Phillis Harding Karen Jenkins Joyce Meade Ethel Riley George Williams Missionary Society Hazel Jenkins First Baptist Church Missionary Society

Kiwanis Club Plans Installation of Officers

Twenty members and two guests attended the Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Gordon. Next week's meeting will be a ladies night with installation of the 1958 officers by past district governor Carl Frey of the Athens club. A short board meeting followed.

Glouster Danny Teater Jim Blower Kiwanis Club Gordon Carl Frey Athens Club

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

Many wearers suffer embarrassment when the plate drops or slips. Use FASTEETH alkaline powder on plates to hold them more firmly and improve comfort. No odor breath. Available at drug counters nationwide.

Ady

Employment Data Needed For Claims

Columbus. James R. Tichenor, administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, warned claimants to bring complete employment records. Incomplete lists of past employers may delay benefits or reduce payments as the bureau must obtain wage and separation data from each employer.

Columbus James R. Tichenor Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Tichenor

TUPPERS PLAINS AND NELSONVILLE NOTICE OF VISITS AND SCOUT ELECTIONS

Tuppers Plains hosts for visits from the Brickles Young Weather man and Hoffmans clans while Pvt. Robert Powell from Norfolk spends New Year with his parents. Nelsonville Girl Scout Troop six elects Alice Herrold president Diane Kieffer vice president Karen Warren secretary Connie Nichols treasurer and Carolyn Shingler news reporter.

Kenneth Davison Hazel Hoffman Dana Hoffman Robert Powell Norfolk, Va George Powell Nelsonville

Pottos Slashes Enemies With Spiny Backbone Adaptation

The common potto is unique among mammals for having part of its backbone protrude outside its body, forming a row of sharp bony spines used to slash predators.

York Grange To Sponsor First Aid Training Program

Nelsonville area residents may join four weekly classes in the Red Cross First Aid program at the grange hall. Donald Gulley and Donald Kern, both certified instructors, will teach with a $0.75 textbook fee. Master Ed Howard presided at the meeting as dues and benevolence were discussed.

Nelsonville York Grange American Red Cross Grange Hall Donald Gulley Donald Kern Grange Ed Howard March of Dimes Sylvester Woodard Harry Stage Sam Thomas Lucille Weaver Ray Case Trimble

Trimble Township Jaycees Hold Evening Meeting

The Trimble Township Jaycees plan a meeting this evening at 8:00 p m in the mayor s office to discuss community efforts and upcoming projects.

Jaycees Glouster — the

Lodge Meets Thursday in Glouster Bishopville

Lodge 407 F and A M will meet Thursday at 8 p m. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the evening session.

LODGE Glouster Bishopville

Glouster PTO to Elect Officers Thursday

The Glouster PTO will meet Thursday in the high school building at 7 30 p m for an election of officers.

PTO Glouster

Chauncey Personal Visits Over Holiday Season

Mr. and Mrs. William Bradley and children New Athens and Mrs. Frances Coon visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shields. Holiday visitors included numerous relatives from Chillicothe Millfield Truetown and Covington. The gatherings featured extended family meals and shared brother and parental ties across multiple towns.

Chauncey William Bradley New Athens Frances Coon Charles Shields

Cunninghams Entertain at Christmas and New Year

The Cunningham family hosted a Christmas dinner at Rye Cunningham’s home with relatives from Columbus and Athens. Gifts were exchanged and afternoon visitors included Louis Williams and Granville Tyson of Columbus. A New Year’s dinner celebrated the 12th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham with Rye, John, and John Jr. in attendance.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham John Cunningham John Rosa Kenneth Cunningham Kenny Evelyn Columbus Blaine Grubb Mike JoAnn Jerrie Cunningham Athens Harold Meek Lou Patricia Louis McWilliams Granville Tyson John Cunningham, Jr

Mrs Roy Parker Rites Held in Columbus

Funeral services for Mrs Roy Parker formerly Hazel Hewitt will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Shroyer funeral home 2553 West Broad Street Columbus Burial will follow in West Broad Street cemetery

Nelsonville Roy Parker Hazel Hewitt Shroyer W. Broad St Columbus

First Fire Call Of Year In Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Fire Department and volunteers answered the first fire call of the year Sunday night. A fire of undetermined origin was found in a box of clothing at the James Smith residence on Marietta Road. Damage described as minor.

Nelsonville James Smith Marietta Rd

Doan's Pills Offer Relief for Bladder Irritation

Advertisement promotes Doan's Pills as a remedy for bladder irritation and related pains. It claims eight benefits including soothing bladder irritation, fast pain relief for backache and headaches, and a mild diuretic action through the kidneys. The copy touts 60 years of use, a new economy size, and urges readers to purchase now.

Doan

John Thomas Weeks Baptized in Pomeroy

John Thomas Weeks, son of Mr and Mrs John Weeks of Nelsonville, was baptized Sunday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Pomeroy. Five great grandparents attended: Mr and Mrs John O Frick, Mr and Mrs John Batey, and Mrs Ed Hite of Pomeroy. Grandparents present were Mrs Herman Scholl and Mr and Mrs Eldon Weeks of Pomeroy. God parents were Mr and Mrs Bruce Scholl of South Point.

Nelsonville John Thomas Weeks John Weeks Evangelical United Brethren Church Pomeroy John O. Frick John Batey Ed Hite Herman Scholl Eldon Weeks God Bruce Scholl South Point

Murray City man injured carrying load at Sharp Manufacturing

Wallace Wolfe, 32, of Murray City, fell while carrying an estimated 100 pound load at Sharp Manufacturing Co. He suffered head and back injuries and was admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital.

Nelsonvlle Wallace Wolfe Murray City Sharp Manufacturing Co Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Girl Fractures Arm in Fall

Miss Paula Howe aged three daughter of Mr and Mrs William Howe of Nelsonville fell from a chair and fractured both bones in her left forearm. She was X rayed and a cast applied in Mount St Mary Hospital Emergency Room.

Nelsonville Paula Howe William Howe Mount St. Mary Hospital

Formosa Mission Talk Highlights Taiwan Growth and Faith

The Nelsenville WSCS meeting featured Frances Nyeu of Taipei Taiwan detailing Formosa known as Taiwan. She described its history climate population and languages and noted 900 Methodist members and 136 Catholic and 600 Protestant churches. Elmer Siddle sang My Cathedral with Miss Bessie Stephenson on piano.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Monnday Mildred Carlin Malvern Wilson George Freer Elizabeth Linton C. D. Duncan Carlin World Federation of Methodist Women March of Missions Eva Davis Frances Nyeu Taipei Taiwan Formosa Ohio University State Teachers College Livingston Ala Nyeu Shanghai China Japan E. K. Knettler WSCS America Miller Wilson Elmer Siddle My Cathedral Bessie Stephenson Doris Pergrin Circle One

Methodist class to meet at Mrs Wentz home Thursday

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs F M Wentz on E Columbus St Assisting the hostess will be Lucille Weaver and Frances Stage Devotions will be led by Jessie Duncan with the program in charge of Lucille Steenrod and Mary K Backus.

Golden Rule The Methodist Church F. M. Wentz E. Columbus St Lucille Weaver Frances Stage Jessie Duncan Lucille Steenrod Mary K. Backus

GOC Observer Wings Are Given Thursday

Nelsonville Post of the Ground Observer Corps will hold a training session in the American Legion War Memorial Building Thursday at 7 PM. Sergeant Lynn Sudduth of the U S Air Force will present films and explain observer functions. Wings will be awarded to qualified members who meet required service hours and proficiency standards.

Nelsonville Ground Observer Corps American Legion War Memorial Lynn Sudduth U.S. Air Force GOC

Cub Scouts Den Meetings Set for Jan 9

Cub Scouts Den No 1 will meet at Mrs Helen Baughmans home on Thursday January 9 at 4 p m Den No 2 will meet with Mrs Margaret Hamer at 12 Monroe Street on Thursday January 9 from 6 to 7 p m

Chauncey Cub Scouts den No Helen Baughman Margaret Hamer Monroe St

Million Dollars Spent on Piles Relief Promoted

It is estimated that over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for piles. Peterson's Ointment offers fast relief in minutes with cooling astringent action, available in 50c boxes or 75c tubes. Money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

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