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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

18

Colonial Opens Sunday Under New Owner

Nelsonville notes that the Colonial Restaurant on Public Square, after 46 years under the Shafer family, is sold and set to reopen Sunday under new owners William and Martha Howe.

Colonial Nelsonville William Martha Howe Cecil Don H. Shafer Shafer Public Square Eugene Tony Blum A&p Market Orphium Theater Cecil Shafer

Childress family reunion held in Nelsonville on July7

The Nelsonville Childress annual family reunion gathered at 547 Poplar St to honor ill father Russell Childress. Grandmother Mrs Tish Childress marked her 84th birthday. Attendees included Gilbert and family from Monroe Michigan and Detroit Toledo Chauncey Nelsonville Ashland and other relatives with Carl Gibson bakery catering.

Nelsonville Childress Poplar St Russell Childress Tish Childress Gilbert Childress Wayne Vicki Monroe Mich James Childress Shirley Janice Jackie Susan Detroit Harold Childress Linda Toledo Dennis Childress Lou Jody Debra Chauncey Carl Howard Cindy Charlotte Jerry Post Roger Ashland Harry Childress Herman Wamki Carl Gibson

First Baptist Church Renovation Underway in Glouster

Interior decoration of the First Baptist Church is in progress under Rev. C. Powell Mrs. Helen Leach Wiley Harris and Mrs. Mary Goodman. The church plans to host the 122nd Session of the Providence Missionary Baptist Association August 15 to 19 with Rev. A. G. Freeman as moderator.

Glouster First Baptist Church C. Powell Helen Leach Wiley Harris Mary Goodman Providence Missionary Baptist Association A. G. Freeman

Camp Family Weekend Recap In Cincinnati Trip

Albert Cairelli and his mother Essa Cairelli hosted dinner on Main Street. Karla Hambel returned from Camp Allyn near Cincinnati after two weeks away. Fred Hambel and Donald Kasler joined Karla on the trip home from Cincinnati. Karla said the camp was enjoyable and pleasant.

Albert Cairelli Columbus Essa Cairelli Main St Karla Hambel Camp Allyn Cincinnati Fred Hambel Donald Kasler Karla

Circle Five Presbyterian Women Hold July Meeting at Fraedrich Home

Circle Five of the Presbyterian Women association met in July at the home of Mrs William Fraedrich with hostess duties shared by Mrs C G Sheppard and Mrs Gertrude Edington. A 6 30 p m picnic preceded a business session featuring Mrs Eddie Watts and circle leader Mrs Friedrich. Twelve circle members and four guests attended.

Circle Five The Presbyterian Women’s Assn William Fraedrich

Esther Class meets at Christian Church for dinner and business

The Esther Class held a 6 o'clock dinner for 15 members and one guest Mrs Lydia Nease in the social rooms of the Christian Church. Anna Linton served as class president and presided over the business session with devotionals led by Mrs Velma Pritchard. Hostesses were Mrs Vada Kerr y and Edna Barron.

Esther The Christian Church Lydia Nease Anna Linton Velma Pritchard Vada Kerry Edna Barron

Senior Literary Club Met at Christian Church

The Senior Literary Club met Wednesday in the Christian Church with 16 members present. President Linda Barrows called the meeting to order as members shared their favorite stories. next week's program is planned by Jerry Stalder, Larita Koker, Rosemary Koker, and Janie Herold, with games arranged by Janie Hannahs and Peggy Mingus.

Christian Church Linda Barrows Jerry Stalder Larita Koker Rosemary Koker Janie Herold Janie Hannahs Peggy Mingus

Agnes Cox Returns Home After Ohio Visits

Mrs Agnes Cox returns to her home on Elizabeth Street after visiting Springfield Ohio with Mr and Mrs Walter Gould and Dayton with John and Frank.

Agnes Cox Elizabeth St Springfield Ohio Walter Gould Dayton John and Frank

Ringtail described as fox‑headed raccoon with long tail

A ringtail is identified as a member of the raccoon family with a head shaped like a fox and a tail that accounts for half of its total length.

Crossing warning at new city park rail crossing

Acting police chief Max Valkinburg warns both children and adults about the danger of crossing the tracks at the entrance to the new city park. He recalled a near fatal incident when a small boy crossed in front of an oncoming C&O switch engine and had his bicycle destroyed. He also cited cars parked on the tracks by waiting adults at the pool area.

Nelsonville New Max Valkinburg C&o Valkinburg

UMW To Nominate GLOUSTER at Local Union Meeting

Nominations for international and district officers will be made by U MWA Local Union 648 of Mine 255 at a 1 p.m. meeting Saturday in the IOOF Hall. Secretary treasurer Rolland Higgins announced the plan.

Glouster UMWA IOOF Rolland Higgins

Glouster WSCS Sees Shift in Mission Work and Local Talks

Mrs. Kate Parks presided at the Glouster Methodist Church WSCS meeting. Mrs. Roy Yoder spoke on quadrennium plans and Lancaster School of Missions, urging members to attend a day at the Lancaster school. Discussions covered the South Side Settlement, children’s camp near Sugar Grove, and village saloon and tavern conditions with local officials. Next gathering is in August at the park.

WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Kate Parks Parks Lancaster School of Missions Glouster Church Roy Yoder Chillicothe Wahl Yoder Lancaster School South Side Settlement Sugar Grove Lucille Dorton Ogg Elias Iva Price C. A. Bingman Alice McCorkle Albany Union Glouster Park

Glouster WCTU Annual Picnic Held at Memorial Park

The Glouster Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Monday afternoon at Memorial Park for its annual picnic. A potluck dinner was set to begin at 5 30 p.m.

WCTU Glouster Wctu Memorial Park

Mrs Madge Harry Admitted For Observation At Columbus

Mrs Madge Harry of Jacksonville was admitted to White Cross Hospital Columbus on Monday for observation and treatment.

Madge Harry Jacksonville White Cross Hospital Columbus

Schultz families host weekend visitors from Redtown and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Ralph Schultz and Mr and Mrs Rod ney Schultz with their son from Columbus visited their parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Schultz Sr in Redtown. Henry Mackie of Redtown returned home after a two week stay at the Cleveland Clinic.

Ralph Schultz Waverly Rodney Schultz Columbus Ralph Schultz, Sr Redtown Henry Mackie

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