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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1962

Page

5

Two Hurt In Collision At Madison Washington

A two car crash at the Madison and Washington corner at 10 40 am Tuesday left one car a total loss. Mrs Grace FE Mingus and her mother in law Mrs Alice Mingus were treated for injuries at Mount St Mary Hospital and discharged. Driver Thomas M Polley was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Polley faces a court appearance with Mayor Hoffman's court on Saturday.

Nelsonville Madison Washington Mount St . Mary Hospital Grace FE. Mingus Glouster Alice Mingus Washington St Madison St Thomas M. Polley Grosvenor St Polley Mingus Valkinburg William Hoffman

Store Doors Are Closed at Nelsonville Mercantile

Daugherty and Wolfe Grocery and General Merchandise at Chestnut and Harper streets shut its doors to retail trade after Saturday’s business close. Walter Wolfe reports a public auction of furniture fixtures and stock on June 15 and 16. The closing ends a 61 year career in retail grocery for Mr Wolfe.

Nelsonville Daugherty and Wolfe Chestnut and Harper Sts Walter Wolfe Wolfe

Nelsonville Library Opens Summer Reading Clubs

Nelsonville Public Library announces summer reading clubs for first six grades. The 4th–6th grade group starts May 11 at 10 a.m. with World Travelers stories, while the Rainbow Cone theme begins June 13 for the younger group at 10 a.m. Reading, stories and games will be included. Attendance at the first meeting is encouraged for full benefit. Auxiliary to Meet in Legion Memorial Building Thursday at 8 p.m.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Library Allen Sevigny American Legion Auxiliary Legion Memorial Building

SEC Council Dinner Tickets Available From Local Leaders

SEC Council sets Thursday dinner at Jackson Country Club in Nelsonville with speakers Richard Hall and Joseph Saltz. Tickets from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Cheshire Rice Tire Wellston firms and local banks and newspapers. Industrial survey by Ohio University College of Commerce to aid regional council.

Nelsonville C. R Hubbard Southeastern Ohio Regional Council Jackson Country Club Jackson Wayne Foster Holzer Gallipolis Alva T Grover Cheshire Fred Rice Rice Tire & Appliance Co Louis Hochberg Chamber of Commerce Oak Hill Carl Dahlburg Wellston Auto Parts John Weber Wellston Sentinel John Sylvester Wellston Telegram Russell Malrick Waverley R. B. Perkins The Farmers & Merchants Bank Richard Hall Logan Clay Products Co Logan Trade Club Logan Joseph W. Saltz Vinton County National Bank Homer E. Abele McArthur Bert Mills Ironton Tribune Trenton Jack Gilbert Ohio University Roy Cross Athens Messenger Ted Reed, Jr Farmers Bank & Savings Co Ohio Power Co Pomeroy Hubbard the Peoples Bank Co

Ex Glouster Woman Dies and Local Notices

Ex Glouster Mary Davis 87 former resident dies Tuesday evening at daughter's Toledo home after long illness survived by daughter two sons and four grandchildren funeral at Wiley Glouster 1 p m Friday burial Maplewood cemetery calling after 6 p.m. Thursday Nel sonville Cosmopolitan Club picnic set 5 p m Friday city park Nelsonville David William Oliver fined 100 dollars and costs three days jail for driving while intoxicated in Mayor Hoffman's court

Nelsonville David William Oliver William Hoffman

Past Matrons of Thea Chapter Hold Meeting

The Past Matrons of Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star met in the Masonic Temple with hostesses Mrs Barbara Gierhart Mrs Maxine Linscott Mrs Mary Davis and Miss Lena Davis. Marie Eddy presided and readings were given by Lena Davis Glenna Reese and Eddy in memory of Memorial Day.

Esta Haskins Glenna Reese Vernice Antle Marie Eddy Louise Lent Virginia Kozma Nona Craft

Librarians Attend Training Institute in Marietta College

Mrs Kathleen Bohrer assistant librarian Nelsonville Public Library and Miss Lois Simpson Chauncey branch attend a children's library work training institute at Marietta College in Marietta Ohio through the Ohio Library Association. Sessions began Tuesday and run June 12 13 and 14 with additional workshops planned at Findlay College June dates.

Kathleen Bohrer Nelsonville Public

Births and notices from Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes report multiple births in Shawnee Nelsonville and nearby areas with numerous parental names. Chauncey mayor Wadley enforces a 100 foot setback for poultry houses and animal shelters, effective immediately under village council legislation.

Chauncey Charles Wadley

Bible Verses Highlight Meeting Of Local Fellowship

Nelsonville group 2 of the Christian Womens Fellowship meets at Mrs Hoyt Daviss Fayette Street home with 11 members and three guests. Devotions leader Inez Courtney shares Favorite Bible Verses and Songs. Announced is installation of CWF officers at a June 28 church dinner. Next meeting a September picnic. Glouster Educational Association holds final meeting with dinner and social honoring retiring teachers F A Cady and Zelpha Brown. Gifts presented by Mrs T W Rose and Mrs Enlon Grubbs. Nelsonville hosts 1952 class reunion with out of town members attending from Athens Newark Carrollton Logan Chillicothe Rendville Alderson West Virginia Deanville Columbus and more.

Nelsonville Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church Hoyt Davis Fayette St Inez Courtney CWF Glouster Glouster Educational Assn Frank Hartley Rex Maiden Jack Hudwell Athens Emmett Hillis Newark Jim Bean Carroll Bill Seal Logan Robert Wolfe Chillicothe William Romine Rendville Gloria King Alderson W. Va Neal Ferebee Deanville Joe Andrews Don Brady Carbon Hill Walter Keplar Lancaster Darrell Inman Jim Maurer Columbus

Kiwanis Check LOO Cars For Safety

Kiwanis President Wayne Wiley reported about 100 cars were inspected in the Auto Safety Check sponsored by the Kiwanis Club last Sunday afternoon. Harold Wagner, back from a three week South tour, noted factories homes and many churches under construction along the trip. A Youth Fellowship party is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church parsonage hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Ted G. Faulconer.

Glouster Wayne Wiley Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Harold Wagner South Nelsonville Christian Youth Fellowship of the First Christian Church E. Franklin St Ted G. Faulconer

Miss Evans Weds Donald Wyskiver in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church on June 1 Miss Kay Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs David Evans and Mr Donald Eugene Wyskiver son of Mr and Mrs William Wyskiver were united in a double ring ceremony. Rev Lloyd Evans officiated. The decor featured white and pink peonies yellow daffodils and Spanish ferns. A half hour of nuptial music preceded the vows. The bride wore a ballerina length lace gown with three quarter sleeves and a string veil. She carried white carnations tipped in red and wore a black onyx necklace given by the groom. Karen Evans was maid of honor in a mint green voile dress. Best man was Roger Beaty and ushers were Ronnie Altier and Walter Lineback. After the ceremony a reception was held in the church social room. The groom’s mother wore a yellow and white sheath dress. The couple resides at 361 Fort Street Nelsonville and the groom is employed by Electro Plating Corp in Lancaster.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church of Kay Evans David Evans Donald Eugene Wyskiver William Wyskiver Union Furnace Lloyd Evans Jerry Grim Ohio University Karen Evans Roger Beaty Ronnie Altier Walter Lineback William Wvyskiver Wyskiver Nelsonville High School Starr-Washington High School Electro Plating Corp Lancaster Fort Street

Circle Plans Christmas in July Party at First Methodist

Circle 2 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Lake Hope Lodge for dinner and a business session. They scheduled a Christmas in July party for July 17 at 7 30 pm in the church social rooms and noted candles and decorations may be ordered from members. A farewell gift was given to Mrs F M Wentz as she leaves the church.

Nelsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Lake Hope Lodge

Weekend Guests and Visitors Across Ohio Towns

A long list of weekend guests and visitors from Columbus Athens Minea Glouster Lima Jacksonville and Detroit are noted visiting households in the area. The narrative also mentions a motor tour through southern states including Kentucky Tennessee Florida and Florida attractions. Rev J B McClung of Jacksonville will lead a church service Friday at 8 pm in Cord Church.

James Dorr George Mathews Athens Dewey Hunter Norval South Shirley Norvella Bellar Pam Eddie Canaanville George David Smith Virginia Judy Swain Delores Hunter Ethel Finnerty Clifford Hashman Gordon McAfee Dianna Bruce Jacob Way Janice Roger Way Theodore Kelzenberg Donna Smokie Mountains Dogpatch Pigson Forge Tenn Cherokee Indian Reservation N.C Deer Farm Silver Springs Fla Lake Wales Citrus Belt Florida St. Petersburg Ward Kempton Randy Tampa Orlando St. Augustine J. B. McClung Jacksonville Concord Church

Alumni Banquet and Dance At Glouster High School

Glouster High School hosted an alumni banquet and dance with many out of town attendees. A partial registrant list includes Captain and Mrs Ronald Tompkins Rome NY Earl C Davis Jr Jill Morrison Trimble Joy Strom Elmer Jones Belle Cornwell Athens and others from Columbus Jacksonville Corning and Pittsburgh plus regional towns. The Methodist Youth Fellowship led a worship service at Glouster Church with scripture readings prayers and music by the Youth Choir directed by Jeannine Byers.

Glouster Glouster High School Ronald Tompkins Rome N.Y Earl C. Davis Jr Jill Morrison Trimble Joy Strom Elmer Jones Belle Cornwell Athens Wayne Lowery Garnet Keith Larry Vaughn John Meredith Dorothy Murphy Robert Caldwell Wendell W. Griffith George J. Wolfe Homer Morris Basil F. Davis Susan Janchius Carolyn Hunter Marguerite Stephenson Dwight Hatfield John Holbert Columbus Clyde Tippie Ellen Jones Jacksonville Sandy James Corning Anna Mae Veney Malta Joseph Willams Connelsville Pennsylvania David Roberts Kent Myra FE. Collins Brookville Robert C Weedyv Wingham Virgil Eddy William Thompson Warren Lee J. Evering Sr Springfield Homer Strohmeyer Pleasantvile Thomas Pappas Cincinnati Arthur Janchius Jr Washington Ruth McCune Pittsburgh Marilyn Gaviria Ella Mae Davis Denver Methodist Youth Fellowship Glouster Methodist Church Sharon Bosley Loretta’ Hughes Jane Guinther Barbara’ Guinther Trinda Meade Ann Hughes Jeannine Byers Patty Harrison

Rainey Family Reunion Held on Memorial Day

The Rainey family reunion for descendants of Jonathan and Ella Scott Rainey gathered at the Jarvis residence in Trimble with about 50 attendees and a noon buffet. Guests traveled from Columbus and Glouster including Leo Koons Web er Louks Monica Settles and Judy Rainey plus Trimble locals. A second item notes Buch tel Methodist Youth Fellowship to host a bake and rummage sale at the mayor's office at 10 a.m. Saturday to fund the summer camp program.

Trimble Rainey Charles Jarvis Jennifer Jonathan Ella Scott Rainey Columbus Leo Koons Weber Louks Monica Settles Francis Poches John Rainey Judy and Jerry Jack Russell Byron Smith Elizabeth Bickner W.B. Henestofel William Henestofel James Henestofel Julie di Loreto Glouster Mildred Lantz Laura Zimmer Armel Rainey Dorothy Rainey James Fleming Roger Hooper Harold Rainey Jeffrey Jarvis Della Chalfant Buchtel

Barretts Announce Birth Of A Son

Mr and Mrs Robert E Barrett of Trimble announce the birth of a son Robert Eugene Jr born May 29 at Mount St Mary Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frances Barrett and Mr William North Trimble and Mrs Ann Sinclair Athens Route 5 Great grandparents are the Rev and Mrs Clarence North and Mrs Bertha Barrett Jacksonville and Mrs Catherine Allen Columbus Great great grandfather is Ed North Baltimore Ohio

Trimble Robert E. Barrett Robert Eugene, Jr Mount St. Mary Hospital Frances Barrett William North Ann Sinclair Athens Clarence North Bertha Barrett Jacksonville Catherine Allen Columbus Ed North Baltimore Ohio

Beach Party At Lake Burr Oak Glouster

Meth dist Youth Fellowship of Glouster Methodist Church held a beach party at Lake Burr Oak followed by a picnic prepared by Mrs Henry Hughes. Attendees included Loret ta Hughes Mary Bosley Greg Sikorski John McAllister Dick Hughes Becky Hughes Ann Hughes and many others with transportation provided by several residents. Glouster High School Cheerleaders sponsor a car wash Saturday at Glouster School from 2 to 5 pm priced at 1.50 per car.

Glouster Methodist Youth Fellowship Glouster High School Glouster School

Chauncy-Dover Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Set

The Chauncy-Dover Volunteer Fire Department will hold a meeting at 7 30 pm on Wednesday at the station.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

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