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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1957

Page

6

Volunteers Sought To Man Civil Defense Rescue Truck

Fire chief Clarence Hall calls for cooperation from Buchtel Carbon Hill to join Haydenville Murray City and Nelsonville in forming a crew to man the civilian defense rescue truck. Three volunteers from each community are urged to train, enabling the area to receive a pumper or tanker later. unstaffed, the new equipment would revert to civilian headquarters. Interested men should contact Hall at the city fire department.

Nelsonville Clarence Hall Buchtel Carbon Hill Haydenville Murray City Hall

Nelsonville Native Charles Parks Dies in Michigan

Charles Parks age 34 of Nelsonville died Thursday at Harper Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan after a heart attack last week He was a Nelsonville High School and Ohio University graduate and served as World War II infantry company commander in Europe He was married to Jean Betts and survived by three children three brothers and his parents Funeral services are planned with prayers Friday at Kinsey funeral home and Sunday at Warren funeral home burial in Green Lawn Cemetery

Nelsonville Charles Parks Harper Hospital Royal Oak Michigan Nelsonville High School Ohio University Methodist Church Europe Jean Betts Ralph W Liza Nelson Parks David Laura Sarah William Ralph Parks Detroit Robert Dayton Kinsey Funeral Home Warren Funeral Home F. M. Wentz J. A. Long Green Lawn Cemetery

Pleads Not Guilty In Patrol Charge Case

James All ridge of The Plains pleads not guilty to a patrol charge of driving to the left of center. A hearing was set for 8 30 p m Saturday.

Nelsonville James Allridge the Plains

Nelsonville Mary Martha Group Meets In January

The Mary Martha Group of the Christian Church met at Jeanette Barber's home in Nelsonville for January. Waveline Pritchard reviewed Tender Victories by Taylor Caldwell. Betty Vernon led devotions on The Future of the Missionary Movement. New member Jan Ennis was introduced and 10 members plus one guest attended. A Queen of Hearts Skating party is planned for Feb 8 at Dow's Rollercade with tickets sold at the library or via members.

Waveline Pritchard Taylor Caldwell Betty Vernon Queen of Hearts Dow’s Rollercade Marguerite Hulme Jan Ennis Garnet Sanborn Shirley Crothers Marilyn Carter

Queen of Hearts skating party in Nelsonville set

The Mary and Martha Group of the Christian Church will sponsor a Queen of Hearts skating party in Nelsonville at Dow's Roll Arena beginning Friday at 7 30 p m. A queen and princess will be chosen from high school age and younger skaters. Tickets are available from group members or at the Public Library.

Nelsonville Queen of Hearts Mary and Martha Group The Christian Church Dow’s Roll Arena

Eastern Star Rummage Sale Planned for Saturday

The Eastern Star schedules a rummage sale on Saturday February 16 at the American Legion Building with proceeds to benefit their chapter.

Eastern Star American Legion

Donaldson fined for unsafe operation of vehicle

Charles E. Donaldson of New Straitsville Route 1 was fined 15 dollars plus costs Thursday for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.

Nelsonville Charles E. Donaldson New Straitsville

Nelsonville area church activities and services schedule

The column lists multiple churches in Nelsonville and surrounding areas with service times sermons and programs. First Methodist First Presbyterian Church of the Epiphany Pilgrim Holiness Murray City Evangelistic Zion League Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Mt Zion EUB Church of the Nazarene and Reorganized Latter Day Saints details include Sunday school times worship services sermons and midweek activities.

First Presbyterian J. L. Evans Westminster Fellowship Deanville Chapel Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Kenneth Orwiler John Ward Charles Ryan William Fisk Effe Leadingham Robert Gastin Murray City United Brethren Ray Mann Zion League Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Lewis E. Buell Mt. Zion Eub Church of the Nazarene Adams St Langley Gullett Young Peoples

Two Injured In Route 56 Collision Near Laurelville

Two men, Robert D. Kneece 19 and Albert E. Karshner 35, were injured when their cars collided on Route 56 about 242 miles east of Laurelville Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The impact knocked both cars into a roadside utility pole. both occupants were thrown from their vehicles. Kneece faces a charge for unsafe operation before Mayor Francis Myers of Logan on Jan 30.

Laurelville State Highway Patrol Robert D. Kneece Albert E. Karshner Karshner Kneece Francis Myers Logan

Dorothy Davis Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

A birthday party for Dorothy Davis, held on January 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, honored the seven year old with games and prizes. Attendees included Janet Lyons, Mary Lyons, Sally Gretz, Linda Gretz, Carolyn Bowman, Mary Lou Tippitt, Sylvia Ann Dyson, Linda Barnhart, Jackie Barnhart, Laura Barnhart, Peter Barnhart, Victor Barnhart, Sharon Scott, Sherri Scott, Mickie Gretz, John Baughman, Johnny Davis, and Dorothy Davis.

Chauncey Jane Charles Davis Dorothy Janet Mary Lyons Sally Gretz Linda Gretz Carolyn Bowman Mary Lou Tippitt Sylvia Ann Dyson Linda Jackie Laura Barnhart Peter Victor Barnhart Sharon Sherri Scott Mickie Gretz Johnny Baughman Johnny Dorothy Davis

Fire Destroys OneRoom House on Route 33 North

A one room dwelling owned by Kelly Grueser on the Kel-Roy property was destroyed by fire early today. Vernon Glass reported waking to smoke filling the room, occupants escaped with only a few clothes. Only the foundation remained. the frame building had imitation brick siding. Fire Chief George Hicks said no cause was determined. The 1955 wheat crop was 938 million bushels.

Pomeroy Vernon Glass Kelly Grueser Kel-Roy Route 33 George Hicks

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and Local Visits

Mount St Mary Hospital notes detail multiple local visits by residents and relatives including CHAUNCEY Mr Leslie Myers Des Moines Iowa visiting Columbus relatives, and visits by Johnny Omen, Denver Bricker and Mrs Bricker. Births list a daughter to Ralph Keiffer and a son to James Campbell. admissions include Effie DeVol and Lynda Rutherford. discharges include Austin Danielson and John Steinbrink.

Chauncey Leslie Myers Des Moines Iowa Columbus Johnny Omen Denver Bricker Myers Bricker Carlos Rutter University Hospital Harold McCune Mansfield Gertie McCune George Fitzer Pearly Clark Athens Alex Ross Glouster Ralph Keiffer Nelsonville James Campbell New Straitsville

Mrs Dunbar of Cutler Dies at 91 in Cutler

Louise Carothers Dunbar 91 of Cutler died at 1 50 p m Thursday at daughter Mrs Ivan Blauser s home. Widow of Thomas T Dunbar she married Nov 10 1889. She was active in Centenary Methodist WSCS and DAR. Survived by five daughters two sons 11 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 130 p m Centenary Methodist Church. Burial Centenary Cemetery.

Louise Carothers Dunbar Cutler Ivan Blauser Dunbar Thomas T. Dunbar Centenary Methodist Church WSCS Cutler Homemakers Club Marietta the Daughters of the American Revolution Farm Bureau Council Rezin Elizabeth Dawson Carothers Carrie Dunbar Elizabeth Chaffer Columbus Myrtie Dunbar Athens Blauser Alice Mary Knell Ada Dean Dunbar John New Washington Lynn Clauson Lewis Buell Centenary Cemetery

Plains yearbook orders taken for 1957 edition

The Plains School Senior Class invites orders for the yearbook Almost Tomorrow. Staff members Jim Bosley Jo Ann Brooks Charles Clench Sally McDonald Ruth Ellen Porter John Thompson and Howard Warner are taking orders. delivery is set for March 1.

Plains The Plains School Jim Bosley Jo Ann Brooks Charles Clench Sally McDonald Ruth Ellen Porter John Thompson Howard Warner

Floods Do Not Occur Along the St. Lawrence River

A brief note dismisses flood occurrence along the St. Lawrence River, stating floods do not occur in that area.

St. Lawrence River

Methodist Youth Institute Set Sunday in Chillicothe

The Senior Mid Winter Youth Institute of the Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at Walnut Street Methodist Church Chillicothe. Rev F Melvin Wentz of Nelsonville First Methodist is dean guiding worship art classes. Registration 230 to 3 pm assembly 3 to 330 pm film Tell Tale Arm 330 to 415 pm discussion then 6 pm classes 5 to 530 pm Dr Miller Wesley Foundation OU guest speaker Rev Stanley Benton Logan song leader dinner 545 to 7 pm.

First Methodist F. Melvin Wentz Chillicothe J. A. Long Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship Walnut Street Melvin Wentz Nelsonville First Methodist Church Fred Knickrehm Carl Hickey Charles Reed Donald Miller Christian Witness R. Wolford Dr. Miller Wesley Foundation Ohio University Stanley Benton Logan

Church schedule and services across Chauncey and surrounding areas

Multiple church listings with ministers and service times. Chauncey Churches and Chauncey Methodist host sermons at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. across locations with additional prayer meetings midweek. Other churches in Millfield, Greens Run, Eddy Neville, and Concord Union provide Sunday schools and evening worship.

Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Courtney Trimble Eddy Neville Taylor Ridge Millfield Robert Smith Greens Run Chauncey Harold Monroe Chauncey Church Chauncey Methodist Joseph Bosco Ladies Aid Mary Dew Jacobs Avenue Millfield Methodist Concord Union The Wesleyan Foundation of Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

van Doren Ray Danton Leigh Snowden Grant WiLliams Nelsonville Social Notes Mary Martha Jeanette Barber Broadway New York Coliseum Nelsonville Church News Chauncey Social Notes U. S Mac Omen Robert Mulpas Mulpas Rosene Houghton Newton Falls Oleta Jenkins Mineral Harley Wallace Mabel Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Don Turrill Archie Stanley Clifford Collins, Glouster Hazel Bellar Alva Karns Gilbert Love Wilbert Love Mount St. Mary Hospital Effie DeVol Lynda Rutherford Andrew Acker Nellie Lowery Gore John Norris Stanley Lynn New Lexington Carol Loper New Plymouth Mary Kessinger Mark Robson Patsy Malone Austin Danielson John Steinbrink Josephine Billet Carolyn Adams Joy Linton Mabel Teel John Hartley Velma Evans Ben Hooper John W. Lax Methodist Youth Institute Mr. Knickrehm Chauncey Churches Church of God Clarence Way Morristown Helen Tatman Pilgrim Raymond Pidcock Pontiac Pontiac Sales and Service Canal Street Robert Mitchum Susan Hayward John Bromfield Joe Lansing Donald Duck Chevrolet Oldsmobile Roger Lrean Fayette Street Frigidaire Collins Nelsonville-Buchtel Road Nels Hilleary Shoe Hospital Beasley & Mathews People Vaul Wwe FORD
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