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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1961

Page

3

Teater Resigns Glouster Pastorate for Huntington Move

Daniel K. Teater, minister at Glouster Church of Christ for 14 years, resigns to lead Westmoreland Church of Christ in Huntington W Va on January 25. He and Ruth with sons Danny and Tim arrived in Glouster June 9 1946 from Athens Illinois and have overseen extensive youth work and camps guiding Bible study and public speaking among 500 baptisms and 30 Christian service camps.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Huntington W. Va Westmoreland Church of Christ Stuart St Teater Ohio West Virginia Piedmont Rd

Leyshon Rites Set For Tuesday

Nelsonville Mrs Lulu Leyshon 78 died Sunday morning at Mount St Mary Hospital after a week’s admission She was a Nelsonville native daughter of the late Hiram and wife of Herbert Leyshon later resided Philadelphia before returning to Nelsonville She is survived by daughter Mary Louise Cook and son in law Charles Cook Burial will be at Green Lawn Cemetery with services Tuesday at 10 a m at Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville Lulu Leyshon Mount St. Mary Hospital Leyshon Hiram Mason Philadelphia Herbert Leyshon F. M. Wentz Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Ex Glouster Resident Ends Missile Course

Former Glouster resident Pvt. Jerry R. Vaughn completed eight weeks of advanced individual training on December 9 at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He entered the Army last July after basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. He is 23, a 1955 Waterford High School graduate, formerly with Interlake Iron Corp. His wife Julia joined him in October.

Glouster Jerry R. Vaughn Guy Vaughn Waterford Artillery and Missile Center Fort Sill Oklo Army Fort Knox Waterford High School Interlake Iron Corp Julia

Pasteeth advertised powder for secure false teeth

An advertisement promotes PASTEETH, a powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to prevent sliding, slipping or rocking. It claims no gummy taste, a non sour odor, and neutralizes breath while maintaining firmness. Available at drug counters.

Ladies Auxiliary Donates to Veterans Hospital

The GLOUSTER group reports candy and cigarettes were approved for send to the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe by the American Legion Auxiliary. Cards were signed for ill members, and nineteen members held a potluck supper after the meeting led by President Mrs. Andrews. January 19 hosts named Mrs. Augusta McCreanor and Mrs. Esther Buhla. Bring sales tax stamps to the meeting.

Glouster Veterans Hospital Chillicothe American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall James Andrews Augusta McCreanor Esther Buhla

Meeting Change for Nelsonville Home Demonstration Group

The Nelsonville Home Demonstration Group meeting moves from Mrs. Harriet Sayers home to Mrs. Ruth White residence at Walnut Street. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Florence McBride of Athens.

Nelsonville Harriet Sayers W. Washington St Ruth White Walnut St Florence McBride Athens

Lodge Meeting Set in Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Valley Temple No 137 Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday members asked to bring sandwiches or cookies to the session.

Nelsonville

Mayor Hilleary Seeks Renomination In Nelsonville Primaries

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary, a Republican, announced his bid for renomination in the May primaries. He reviewed his first year, noting completed and ongoing projects including Route 33 widening, Madison Street resurfacing, street improvements in residential areas, police reorganization, added fire facilities with York and Green Townships, sewer line extensions, and the correction of a dangerous water pressure issue in the north end.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Hilleary Madison St York Green

Mount St. Mary Hospital births and admissions list

Saint Mary Hospital reports births for fields and Watkins with Nelsonville and McArthur routes plus admissions for Lillian Gardner Steinbrook Eva Knight Kathrine Auflick and others. Discharges include Grinstead McDonald Kestival Williams Oliver Sorrell Stimson Townsend Noon Goss Nixon and Thorp with routes noted.

Lillian Gardner Glouster Johns Steinbrook McArthur Eva Knight Hemlock Kathrine Auflick Nelsonville Bessie Bland Everett Hickman New Straitsville George McClelland Janice McKnight Eric Snedden William Hughes Shawnee Blanche Shelton Murray City Arthur Harris Corning Joseph Grinstead William McDonald Jon Kestival Athens Carl Williams William Oliver John Sorrell Clara Stimson Logan Frank Townsend Wilkesville Margaret Noon New Lexington Shirley Goss Bertha Nixon William Thorp Thornville Ann Lindamood

Auxiliary Meet Set Glouster

The UMW auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Eagles Hall. Officers will be installed and a potluck lunch will follow.

Glouster Eagles Hall

Hypnotist Ernest to Visit Trimble High School

Reading Pennsylvania hypnotist Mr. Ernest will perform at Trimble High School on Tuesday January 17 at 9 AM. The public is invited.

Trimble Ernest Reading Trimble High School

Jacksonville Mothers Club Meeting Set

Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Louise Lent with Mrs Mary Kempton as co hostess.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers Club Louise Lent Mary Kempton

Chit Chat Meet Set at Walnut Hill Home

Chit Chat Club plans a Tuesday evening gathering at the Walnut Hill home of Mrs. Robert Gamwell with Mrs. Arthur Moore assisting as co host. The event invites members to attend the social meeting at 7 o clock.

Glouster Robert Gamwell Walnut Hill Arthur Moore

Sisters to Meet at K of P Hall Wednesday Evening

Glouster The Pythian Sisters plan a 7 30 p m meeting at the K of P Hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and events.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K of P

Relative Dies in Glouster Woman Mourns Loss of Joann Nicholson

Mrs Neal Morris reports the death of her niece Joann Nicholson of Revere Massachusetts. The family notes the loss in a brief obituary from Glouster.

Glouster Neal Morris Joann Nicholson Revere Mass

Mechem outlines legislature workings at club meeting

State Senator C Stanley Mechem spoke to Hyperion and Pandorian members about seniority in state and national legislatures. He highlighted representation quotas and expected 1500 to 1600 bills this session including education welfare and redistricting. He is completing his 10th term and was named president pro tem.

Nelsonville Stanley Mechem Congress Hyperion Pandorian Senator Mechem Ohio Senate Senate Clyde McDaniel Fayette St Roger Johnson Mechem Johnson Hyperion Group Victor Oakley Hyperion Club

Ex Buchtel Woman Han nah Calvert Cohn dies in Baltimore

Nelsonville Ohio reports 72 year old Han nah Calvert Cohn former Buchtel resident died Sunday in Baltimore Maryland. She was daughter of Henry and Julia Calvert and survived by brother Edward Calvert of Buchtel and several nieces and nephews. After services in Baltimore she will be brought to Johnson funeral home for burial with local arrangements incomplete.

Nelsonville Hannah Calvert Cohn Buchtel Baltimore Henry Julia Calvert Cohn Edward Calvert

Boosters To Meet In Nelsonville Band Room

Nelsonville Band Boosters will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the high school band room. All members with candy money should turn it over to Paul Richards in the band room at 6 30 p m Tuesday.

Nelsonville Paul Richards

Troop 66 Scout Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

Boy Scout Troop 66 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Knights of Pythias Building quarters. Senior Patrol Leader Tom Kelly will direct the meeting with Patrol Leader Vern Teel and Joe Wallace handling game leadership.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Knights of Pythias Tom Kelly Vern Teel Joe Wallace

Chapter 72 to meet Nelsonville Eudora Chapter

Chapter 72 CES will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. A meeting of the new advisory board will also be held. Refreshments will be served.

Nelsonville Eudora CES Masonic Temple

Post 229 Meeting Around Glenford Dugan

Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion holds a meeting today at 7 45 p m All officers and members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Nelsonville Personal Notice for Fireman Apprentice Steenrod

Robert L. Steenrod of Norfolk Virginia visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Steenrod in Nelsonville over the weekend. Dale and Dick Steenrod joined him as far as Parkersburg on his return trip.

Robert L. Steenrod Norfolk John Steenrod Madison St Steenrods Dale Parkersburg

Nelsonville Seamen Graduate From Great Lakes Training

Seaman recruit Lester R. Wood of Nelsonville Route 2 and Charles D. Russell son of Mr and Mrs John C Hall of Nelsonville Route 1 graduated from recruit training on December 17 at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois.

Nelsonville Lester R. Wood Charles D. Russell John C. Hall Naval Training Center Great Lakes III

Bumgardner Admitted For Observation At University Hospital

Former Nelsonville resident Harry Bumgardner was admitted to University Hospital Saturday for observation and treatment. He is brother of former patrolman Don Bumgardner and Mrs. Lulu Courtney.

Nelsonville Harry Bumgardner University Hospital Mr. Bumgardner Don Bumgardner Lulu Courtney

Good Citizen Sights Fire Aduakes Couple

Nelsonville report details 19 year old Jerry Osler spotting a fire at 12:25 a.m. on Franklin Street and raising an elderly couple. Osler and Sam Warren pulled the couple from the burning home and Enter Junior Simonton helped move Mr Corwin to safety. Fire caused by an overheated basement stove. damage about 1000 dollars.

Nelsonville Jerry Osler Frederick St Franklin Junior Simonton Edwards St Mr. Corwin Warren Osler Corwins William Johnson W. Franklin St. Johnson

Driver Fined After Crash in Nelsonville

Francis E. Carsey, 64, Chauncey, was fined $20 and costs for unsafe operation in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. The 11:35 a.m. two car crash at Fourth and Canal involved Clyde A. Nelson, 35, of Logan, as both cars southbound on Fourth St. stopped at the intersection. Carsey backed into Nelson's left rear while maneuvering to clear a third vehicle, causing minor damage to both cars.

Nelsonville Francis E. Carsey Chauncey Earl Hilleary Carsey Fourth and Canal Clyde A. Nelson Angle Ave Logan Nelson Fourth St Canal Fourth Canal St

New Teachers Hired by Trimble Local Board

The Trimble Local Board of Education hired two new teachers. Ruth Hindson of New Brunswick New Jersey will teach science at Hollister School, and Joy Winster of Lansing Michigan will teach fifth and sixth grades at Hollister School.

Trimble Trimble Local

Garden Club To Meet At Hotel Garden

The Glouster Garden Club will meet at the Hotel Garden Thursday at 7 p.m. Members unable to attend are asked to call the hostesses Mrs. Merrill Ogg or Mrs. Alfred Howard by noon Wednesday.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club Hotel Garden Merrill Ogg Alfred Howard

Meeting Canceled for Esther Class at Christian Church

The Esther Class meeting at the Christian Church scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled. Members are advised to note the change and await new arrangements.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church

Rothwell Meet Set at Broad Street Residence

The Rothwell Club will hold a meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Evert Eddy on Broad Street.

Glouster Rothwell Club

Five Cases Heard in Nelsonville Court

Mayor Earl Hilleary's court disposed five cases over the weekend. Buster Hall of Columbus was fined 25 dollars for conversion of property. Millard Guess of Carbon Hill fined 10 dollars for running a red light. Jasper Webb of Chestnut Street fined 10 dollars for intoxication. Hugh Gilmore of Lancaster Route 3 fined 10 dollars for unsafe operation. Gerald E. Abbott of Lancaster forfeited a 20 dollar appearance bond for unsafe operation.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Earl Pyles Buster Hall Morrill Ave Columbus Millard S. Guess Carbon Hill Jasper Webb Chestnut St Hugh Gilmore Lancaster Gerald E Abbott Columbus Rd

Trimble Township School Board Reorganizes

The first meeting at the High School on January 2 reorganized the board with John Mecum of Jacksonville as president, Paul Barrett of Trimble as vice-president, and Clifton Kloh of Jacksonville as clerk.

Trimble Trimble Township John Mecum Jacksonville Paul Barrett Clifton Kloh

Polio Shots Set For Trimble Schools

The Athens County Nurse will visit Trimble Schools Thursday to administer polio shots. Preschool children must be at the high school building at noon with a 25 cent charge for each shot.

Trimble Athens County

Appeal Made For Family In Buchtel Fire Loss

NELSONVILLE The Conkle family in Buchtel lost most possessions in a fire that nearly destroyed their home last Thursday They are in need of bed clothing and tableware A relief drive is organized by Buchtel Mayor John Wade and Nelsonville Fire Chief Clarence Hall to collect items at the mayor’s office or Nelsonville city building.

Nelsonville Conkle Buchtel John Wade Clarence Hall

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Daniel Teater Teaters Indiana Kentucky New York Virginia Dadaya Southern Rhodesia Central Africa Santa Court St Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Paul Fields Donald Watkins John Nottingham James Skinner Kennedy Sen. Mechem Boosters Troop 66 Athens County Savings & Loan Co. Savings Athens County Savings Bldg Union & Court Sts P. G. Chapman Johnston Garden Club Rothwell Bell-Ans Bellans Orangeburg N.Y Pomeroy Main St Gallipolis Second St
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