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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1956

Page

2

Trade Board Progress Report For Nelsonville Rotary Meeting

William Friedrich, governor of the Nelsonville Board of Trade, outlined progress since the board’s organization. He noted nine of 15 directors are Rotarians, a $1000 membership drive, a $1500 first year budget, and plans to attract new industry while supporting existing plants. He cited a $600,000 yearly payroll impact from new local employers, and announced a fireworks display for the opening of the municipal park on July 4. Guests included Ralph Helber of Logan and James Fry of New York.

Nelsonville William Friedrich Nelsonville Board of Trade Friedrich Logan Hocking Valley Board of Trade Ralph Helber James Fry New York

Parade of the Hills Committee Plans Meeting

Nelsonville residents will attend a general meeting of the Parade of the Hills committee Thursday at 7 p m in the city building. Clyde Byers directs that festival plans and committee chairmen updates will be discussed.

Nelsonville Clyde Byers

Officers to Meet Nelsonville Elks Tonight

Elks Lodge 543 officers are requested to meet in the Elks Hall tonight to discuss lodge affairs and upcoming events. The notice calls members to assemble promptly for the gathering.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Elks Hall

Ever Ready Circle hosts June WSCS meeting at church

Nelsonville WSCS Ever Ready Circle met at 7:30 PM in the First Methodist Church dining room for a June gathering hosted by Mrs Doris Pergrin Mrs Reneva Pritchard and Mrs Pearl Williams. Members heard a devotional by Mrs Miller Wilson and slides by Mr and Mrs Ray Elliott.

WSCS First Methodist Church Doris Pergrin Reneva Pritchard Pearl Williams C. D. Duncan Miller Wilson F. M. Wentz Ronald Riley Carl Duskey Adda Neikirk Ray Elliott

Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Meeting at 503 Poplar Street

The Cosmopolitan Club met Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Louise Pearce and Mrs Harry Ball as hostesses at 503 Poplar St. Wesley Hawk presided. Officers for 1955 56 were approved, Frances Stage and Pauline Knowlton joined, bake sale planned for July 7 in front of the Dew House on the Square.

Cosmopolitan Club Louise Pearce Harry Ball

Chi Rho Junior High Group at Camp Christian

Seven members of the Chi Rho junior high group from the Christian Church vacation at Camp Christian near Magnetic Springs Ohio. They left Sunday at noon and return Saturday afternoon. Attendees include Linda Barrows Sandra Hall Lorita Kay Koker Kay Martin Timmy Riley Michele Shafer and John Withem. Mrs Garnet Withem serves as sponsor and Dr Herald Monroe of Cleveland is camp director.

Chi Rho The Christian Church Magnetic Springs Delaware Linda Barrows Sandra Hall Lorita Kay Koker Kay Martin Timmy Riley Michele Shafer John Withem Garnet Withem Herald Monroe Cleveland

Daughters of the American Revolution Close Season with Lunch

On June 14 at noon the Elizabeth Zane Dew chapel will close its 1955-56 season with a guest luncheon at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. John H. Pace of Columbus, state chairman of national defense, will speak.

Elizabeth Zane Dew the Daughters of the American Revolution Presbyterian Church John H. Pace Columbus National Defense

White Shrine sponsors rummage sale at Central School

The White Shrine sponsors a rummage sale at Central School this Saturday from 8 a.m. to unspecified closing time. People with items to donate should call Nelsonville 157 or Logan 53746 to arrange drop off or pickup.

Nelsonville 157 Logan

Willing Workers Class to Meet for Oak Street Pot-Luck

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church meets at Mrs. Goldie Bryson’s Oak Street home on Thursday at noon for a pot-luck dinner with Mrs. Grace Lash assisting the hostess.

The Christian Church Goldie Bryson Oak St Grace Lash

Local social notes from several area families

Poston Mr and Mrs Dean Davis of California recently visited Mrs Faye Brookhart and Mr and Mrs Edward Nagle. Ruth Brookhart of Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Brookhart. Paul Vamos Jr of Norfolk VA Naval Air Station visited at his home here. William MecColley of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Charles North. Many locals enjoyed a picnic at Old Man's Cave with Roy Azbell and friends. A wiener roast at Dewey Hunter's home drew George Smith Clarence Smith and other families. Youth Club met at the Scout Home for a wiener roast and plans a potluck and skating party. Mr and Mrs Earl Smathers hosted guests from Logan and Thornville and Micky Smathers returned home with Mr Manaway.

Athens Clarence Smith Strouds Run Melvin Walls Lyn McCollister Nelsonville Charles Sharpe Steve Cooper Scout Home Earl Smathers Slyvester Frisinger Logan William McManaway Lucille Jimmy Kaye Micky Smathers Manaway Clifford South Thornville Norva South Susan South

Vacation Bible School Ends With Picnic Attendance

The Daily Vacation Bible School closed Saturday with a picnic. Twenty seven attendees, 57 total, 42 had perfect attendance and received prizes. The Golden Rule class met with A. F. Levane and Mr. and Mrs. Husley. 15 attended, games awarded prizes, pot luck lunch served.

Long Bottom Golden Rule A. F. Levane Charlies Husley C. E. Myers Otho Hamilton

Joint Elks Meet Slated in Nelsonville Logan event

A joint meeting of the Nelsonville and Logan Elks is set for Thursday night at the Elks Home to honor Flag Day. Columbus attorney Willard D. Campbell will speak at 8 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 64 members will participate. Stine Johnson, exalted ruler of the Logan Elks, will give the response. A dance follows at 9 p.m. with a buffet luncheon around 10:30 p.m.

Nelsonville Logan

Bible Schools Start Monday Morning in Nelsonville Area

Nelsonville area vacation Bible schools begin Monday June 18 in Kimberly Cornet Oak Grove and Carbon Hill. Miss Helen Chappie will supervise. Classes run daily 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at public schools.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Area Kimberly Cornet Oak Grove Carbon Hill Helen Chappie

Sugar gives energy better than other foods

Sugar provides more energy per penny than any other food option, according to the report.

Shortage of type O positive blood noted in Nelsonville

Nelsonville faces a critical shortage of O positive blood at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Pat Bateman, bloodmobile chairwoman, says Columbus bloodbank has none and nine donors were needed for three patients. The Red Cross will provide free transport for the June 19 visit at the health center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a goal of 150 pints. Call 364 for appointments.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Pat Bateman Columbus

Veteran Stoyton Taken to Dayton Veterans Hospital

Logan Charles Stoyton of Rockbridge, a two war veteran, was driven by ambulance Tuesday to Dayton Veterans Hospital for treatment.

Logan Charles Stoyton Rockbridge Dayton Veterans Hospital

Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Frank Stuffle bear of Carbon Hill a daughter and Mr and Mrs Charles Collins of Murray City a daughter. Also Mr and Mrs Ned Carter of Nelsonville a son. Admitted include Miss Jo Ann Tucker Nelsonville Route 2 and Mrs Linnie Norris Nelsonville Route 2 plus Miss Vicki Nice Union Furnace, Michael Mourn Nelsonville Route 1, Mrs Waltus Morris Hamden, Carl Fondale Junction City and Mrs Grace Ackison New Plymouth Route 1. Discharged are Miss Antionette Lanning Hebron Route 1 Andy Kollar Millfield Route 1 Mrs Mary Smith Nelsonville and James C Ellis Athens Route 2.

Frank Stufflebear Carbon Hill Charles Collins Murray City Ned Carter Nelsonville Jo Ann Tucker Linnie Norris Vicki Nice Union Furance Michael Mourn Waltus Morris Hamden Carl Fondale Junction City Grace Ackison New Plymouth Antionette Lanning Hebron Andy Kollar Millfield Mary Smith James C. Ellis Athens

Local visitantes named at Jacksonville gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Hoisington and grandson Lloyd hosted recent guests: their son Ralph M Hoisington of Zanesville and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Thomas McGrath and son Charles of McConnelsville. Also visiting were Mrs Harold Dickens of Millfield and Mrs Gladys Kempton and Mrs Kate Thyne of Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Charles Hoisington Lloyd Inlaw Ralph M. Hoisington Zanesville Thomas McGrath Charles McConnelsville Harold Dickens Millfield Gladys Kempton Kate Thyne

Rees to Direct Methodist Choir in Nelsonville

James Rees, Nelsonville High School band instructor, will direct the First Methodist Church choir as substitute director for the next few weeks. The group will rehearse Thursday at 7 p.m. at their regular time.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church James Rees

Frigidaire’s Clever Ice Tray and Cold-Pantry Model 143

The ad touts Frigidaire refrigerators as top sellers and highlights an inverted ice tray that releases cubes into a sub zero storage bin. It also showcases the Cold-Pantry Model 143 with three shelves that roll out for a bird’s eye view and instant access to stored items.

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