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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

6

CAP Cadet Program Slated at Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents may join a Civil Air Patrol cadet program announced by Maj. H. T. Olson of the Athens CAP squadron. The program for ages 14 to 18 provides aviation education, meteorology, flight theory, radiat ion and engines plus drill orientation. Meetings will be held in Nelsonville as part of the Athens squadron, with Lt. Homer Bird the contact at 431 Madison Phone 406W.

Nelsonville—Rians Civil Air Patrol H. T. Olson Athens CAP Civil Air Patol U. S .Air Force Olson US Air Force Elas Fil Air Force Nelsonville Homer Bird Madison

Glouster area church schedules list services and pastors

The Glouster Church News section outlines weekly services for multiple churches. It lists ministers, service times, Bible schools, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and choir or youth activities across several congregations in Glouster and surrounding towns.

A Peck of Clay Pipes for Rossie Ends the Crisis

An Associated Press report tells of Rossie, matriarch of Poplar Ridge, who faced pipe shortages as her last stone pipes wore out. Rodney Gragg, merchant of Bainbridge General Store, distributed a peck of clay pipes donated from across the country to Rossie and others in need, with many more responses still pending.

Rossie Poplar Ridge Cesar De—Ib Buckskin Hills Rodney Gragg Bainbridge Genright da Rossale Souler Kentucky Virginia Ohio Hills New York Associated Press Gragg Montgomery St. Louis Kansas City Norfolk and West Huntington W. Va

Catholic Ladies Study Club Elects 1986 Officers

The Catholic Ladies Study Club met at Mrs. Ray White's home with Mrs. Lawrence Colbert presiding. Read Christmas cards from F. R. Dan Rice of Patna India and Mrs. Ann Bailey. New 1986 officers include President Mrs. Lawrence Colbert Vice President Mrs. Ellis Dew Treasurer Mrs. Ray White Secretary Mrs. Frank Darling.

Catholic Ladies Study Club Ray White Lawrence Colbert F. R .Dan Rice Patna India Ann Bailey Ellis Dew Frank Darling Ed Ley Norbert Johnston

Retired Man Dies at 66

Roy Valkinburg 66 of Detroit Michigan and Phoenix Arizona died recently after a life noted by family ties. Funeral services are planned Sunday at 1 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with Rev John Lloyd Evans officiating and interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home before the service.

Lesa Roy) Valkinburg Empany Empire Ernest Gladys Pierce Poplar Vernon St. High B. R. An Wilma Gil Ferrell C. Albert Detroit Michigan Max McDonald Irene Morris Phoenix Ariz Raymond , Guest el Centro Calif Valkinburg Isaac and Elizabeth Valkinburg Johnson Funeral John Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery

Park Chief Promoted to Columbus Office Duties

Dale B. Hopkins, park manager at Lake Hope since 195, promoted to administrative duties with the parks operations section in the Columbus office of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. John N. McDaniel of Zaleski to succeed him as Lake Hope Park assistant manager, replacing Hopkins in the new role. Hopkins will assist Kenneth Byers, maintenance supervisor of Ohio state parks.

Columbus Dale B. Hopkins Lake Hope Ohio Department of Natural Resources John N Dick) McDaniel Zaleski Lake Hope Park Hopkins Kenneth Byers Ohio State Parks

Mrs. Marjorie E. Yount dies after long illness

Mrs. Marjorie E. Sieth Yount of Glouster former wife of Del Yount dies December 17 after a lengthy illness. Survived by son William and father Robert W. Emmet. Native of Los Angeles entombed at Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marjorie E. (Sieth del Yount Glouster

One Driver Fined After Sideswipe Collision

A Hocking County incident report states James F Hettinger aged 22 of Adelphia and Ben McNichols aged 45 of Laurelville drove left of center causing a sideswipe on a county road. Hettinger suffered a minor forehead laceration and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Laurelville Mayor Swackhammer on a charge of driving to the left of enter.

Nelsonville James F. Hettinger Adelphia Ben McNichols Laurelville Hocking State Highway Patrol Hettinger Swackhammer

Villagers Flee As Merapi Volcano Erupts

In Central Java Merapi volcano erupts forcing thousands to flee villages on its slopes. Glowing lava streams down eastern faces while no casualties are reported. past eruptions include a 1954 deadly blast that killed hundreds, raising fears for the current evacuation.

Jakarta Indonesia Merapi Java Legislative Committee Ohio Columbrere

Nelsonville Sees Slippery Roads But No Accidents Reported

Nelsonville faced icy misty rain that froze on pavement creating hazardous driving and walking conditions yet no accidents were reported overnight into the morning. Police and city crews monitored streets as residents cautious in difficult weather.

Nelsonville Ely

Hollister Funeral Services for Emane Talbert Held

Funeral services were conducted for Emane Talbert at White Cottage by Rev Leona Thompson of Hollis. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Cooper included Floyd Cooper Eldon Andrews of Columbus Mae Bennett and children Kenny Garlinger of Shawnee and Lewis Garlinger of Lancaster visiting Reece Thompson. Alita McGee returned from Springfield visit. Wesley Byers visited George Hilton Leona Thompson. JON TO MEET GLOUSTER Local Union 648 Mine 255 to meet Saturday pm in 100F Hall Glouster Rolland Higgins secretary treasurer.

Hollister Emane ‘Talbert White Cottage Leona Thompson Hollis Robert Cooper Floyd Cooper Eldon Andrews Columbus Mae Bennett Kenny Garlinger Shawnee Lewis Garlinger Lancaster Reece Thompson Alita McGee Springfield Wesley Byers George Hilton Jon Glouster Rolland Higgins

Dismissed and admitted names at Athens hospital

Mr and Mrs John W Kim man of Athens welcomed a daughter. Admitted were Mike Lucas of New Lexington and others including Nelsonville residents Ps Grose Lewis Buell and Route 1 Charles Wedgeard of Logan. Dismissed were Mrs Rona Lonberger of Columbus and daughter and Mrs Katie Mungan of New Lexington.

John W. Kimman Athens Mike Lucas New Lexington Nelsonville Grose Lewis Buell Lilly Day Betty Cook Logan Raymond Diller Charles Wedgeard Rona Lonberger Columbus Kenneth Sidwell Roseville Katie Mungan Harry Holden Joe Ross Gallipolis Ray Limery Lloyd Riley Jackson Luther New Paul Ray Letart Bumearner New Haven Chauiney McGhee Oakwi Darat Cheshire al Hubert Cameron

Anecdotal Holiday Visits and Travels Across States

The report lists numerous local residents and relatives visiting relatives during the holidays and weekend trips. People mentioned include Ave and Mrs Eddy Stobart returning to Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota, Sgt. Bill McNickle after his mother’s illness, and various gatherings with families in Ravenna Columbus Kansas City Bashan Mason and Mason areas.

Ave Eddy Stobart Ellsworth Afb Rapid City S. D Arthur Stobart Guy Shuler Bill McNickle Lowell McNickle Ravenna Gratton Delbert Teaford Mildred Foster Sandy Stewart Columbus Frank Buck Charles Parsons George Bell Kansas City Prank O'Neill Bashan Cal Or Charles McNickle el Williams Ivan Powell Sehnekel Clinic Mason Ea Burnem George Arnott Prank Buck

Birth Of A Daughter Announced In Blue Lake

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hayner announce the birth of a daughter. Alta Sheets begins her 20th year teaching Elizabeth Chapel Bible Class. Lacey Tobias of Boynton Beach Florida visits Blue Lake guests include Orin Sheets and Earl Wallace. Carl Hesson of Huntington and James Gooderham visit Blue Lake. Others: Owen Walters of Columbus, Mrs William Westover, Mrs C B Sheets.

Blue Lake Woodrow “Hayner Thomas Shaw Alta Sheets Elizabeth Chapel Lacey Tobias Boynton Fla Orin R. Sheets Earl Wallace Edythe Wallace Glenwood Carl Hesson Huntington Chester Johnson Ogle Notter Owen Walters Columbus James Gooderham Wynona Brumfield Ben Gooderham Hom William Westover Marianna Harrison L. Harrison

Hospital Notes from Holzer Entries Span Multiple Families

A list of hospital admissions and surgical cases from Holzer Hospital includes multiple patients and relatives from Gallipolis Jackson Letart Cheshire and surrounding areas. Names appear with relations and residential routes, noting medical and surgical designations and accompanying spouses and children.

Patton Elected President of Glouster School Board

Dr. C F Patton was chosen as president of the Glouster Exempted Village Schools Board of Education. Clifford Collins is vice president. John Hartford Dunnette remains as clerk. Other members include Frank Price and William Alderman, who served as president last year.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Men Meet In Social Notes

Thirty Presbyterian men gathered for refreshments after a meeting led by Rev. Evans. H E B Wilson served clam chowder goose liver and rye bread sandwiches and coffee at the close. The group has no stated meeting time and meets on popular demand.

H. EB. Wilson Evans

Pendelton Birth Announces Daughter Ginger Cayne

The family announces the birth of a daughter, Ginger Cayne, on January 7 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eraser Dehman and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pendelton.

Chauncey Alan Pendelton Ginger Cayne Sheltering Arms Hospital Eraser. Dehman Ies Jess Pendelton

People’s Bank Re Elects All Of Its Officers

In Nelsonville officers and directors of the People's Bank were re elected at the annual directors and stockholders meeting. R V Oakley was named president. W H Hyde re elected vice president. Miss Verna Hand named cashier. Richard G Anderson renamed assistant treasurer. C G O Bleness re appointed president of the board with Miss Hand as secretary. Other board members renamed include Oakley Hyde R Wirks H N Raden E B Sharp and Mrs Oral Daugherty. Tellers and bookkeepers listed: G B Courtney Jr Ann Popoczy Norma Skivers Anne Kontne and Anita Wolfe.

Nelsonville The People's Bank R. V. Oakley W. H. Hyde Verna Hand Richard G. Anderson Treasu C. G. O. Bleness Miss Hand Oakley Hyde R. Wirks H. N. Raden

Nelsonville Church News and Community Notices

Nelsonville church listings show service times and events for multiple congregations including Unnison-Fort and snort J A Long minister, Epiphany, First Methodist, Nazarene Adams St Langley Gullett, and Zion League. Also notes Mary 1a Group CWF and youth activities plus a late health update on Viola Henshaw after a fan accident near The Diamond.

Mary 1A CWF E. E. Leadingham Robert Gi Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Kenneth Davis Gerald Priser Evans Deanville Ash Cave First Methodist F. MM. Wentz Methodist Youth Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Adams $ St D. C Norris Zion League Wiley Chapel Poplar Street E. J. Tann Norman W. Brown

Chauncey Personal notices from Columbus region

The column lists local visitors and social guests including Rev Ray Pidt and Mrs Pidt in Columbus and Lancaster, names of guests at dinners, a funeral minister Rev Pidcock, and several residents such as Mrs Rosa Rutter and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett. Various family visits are noted among neighbors and relatives across Lancaster, Cambridge, and Washington DC connections.

Ray Pidt Columbus Eallcock Don Rogers Calvin Bean Lancaster the Plains Harry Russell Brenda Pidcock Rosa Rutter Tagers Funeral Home J. C. Snider Elizabeth Robinett Russel Reynolds Theda Olver John Betts Springfield Betts Willam Betts Jr Kevie Steve Johnson Jem Rogers Charles Wachecachwans Sieve’ Johaser

Community church notices and services listed

Local churches in Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Morristown and nearby hold morning worship at 9 30 or 10 30 am and evening evangelistic services, with midweek prayer meetings and youth activities. Ministers include Raymond Pidcock Helen Tatman Clarence Wamister Joseph Bosco guiding Sunday schools and choir practices. Official board meetings noted for Greens Run Tuesday 7 pm and Millfield Wednesday.

Church of Christ D. K. Teater Young People’s Church Calvary First Baptist Clinton Powell William M. Parham Glouster Methodist Paul Graf Holy Cross Anthon Nickel Sand Church of the Nazarene Ernest Atwood Oakdale Miles E Hoon Jacksonville Trimble Methodist J. A. Roscoe Trimble Jacksonville - Hollister Wilbur Crace Jacksonville Millfield Greens Run Gary Shhumacher Chauncey Taylor Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Morristown Helen ‘Tatman Church of God Clarence Wamister Youth Fellowship Millfield Methodist Joseph Bosco Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid

Driver Fined $100 in DUI Case by City Mayor

Everett Lott Franklin Sr. was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to three days in jail by Mayor Earl Hilleary on Thursday for driving while under the influence. He was arrested Wednesday night by city police in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Everett Lott Franklin Sr Earl Hilleary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Randolph Howard Keet Jane Chevrolet Oldsmobile Sovern Arnold Roger Dean Nelsonville Orn Tes Buffalo Bill Glouster Church News R. D. Rogers W. Washington St Chit Cotter Charles Hall Norwood Gilbert Courtney Hall Chauncey—The Sugar Creek Community Club Chauncey — Cottage Holiness Church Marie Perry Stella Victor Nelson Mrs. C. B. Sheets Holzer People’s Bank Nelsonville Church News Viola Henshaw Diamond Bel Air Save! Sav Linscott Pontiac Canal Street Quick's Alton Borden Ford Garage Chauncey Church News Sporting Goods Plumbing Supplies Carpenter Howe High St Glouster, Ohio Commonwealth
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