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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1957
Page
8
The Glouster 607 F and AM Lodge conducts inspection this evening at 7 p.m. in the Fellowcraft Degree with R W Joseph B Hutchinson as inspecting officer. Refreshments will follow the work.
Nelsonville truckers, after a week on strike, returned to work while negotiating with coal operators and PUCO permit holders who stated no pay raise could be considered. A mass meeting is planned for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Knights of Pythias Building.
A Nelsonville United Youth gathering for Protestant youths will meet Sunday at 5 p m in the First Methodist Church to hear a panel of ministers answer youth questions. Ministers include E E Leadingham J A Long John Lloyd Evans Ogden Ludlow F M Wentz and Langley Gullett. Adults may attend but not question. The program, backed by the Nelsonville Ministerial Association, follows February's first session with 56 youths.
John Partlow 71 former Nel sonville resident died this morning at a McArthur Rest Home after an extended illness. He was a retired miner born in Athens County son of the late Charles and Mary Jane Partlow. His wife Grace and a daughter preceded him. Surviving: son Stanley of Los Angeles and sister Mrs. Vivian Boston of Hebron. Graveside services Sunday at 1 pm in Asbury Cemetery by Rev. F. M. Wentz. friends may call Johnson funeral home before services.
Nelsonville program airs Saturday at 3 p m on Channel Six featuring 36 local youths. Participants include Shirley Hartman Betty Hook Sandra Hall Karen Evans Sharon Konkle Carol Skiver Kay Martin Jackie Wilson Mickie Savage Margie Whyte Karen Shackart Jo Ellen Wolfe Mary Jane Dalton Sharon Stuart Diane Bateman Ann Bishop Beverly Bennett Faye Stumbo Ronnie McMullen Jim Brady Ronnie Bean Steve Matheny Clyde Campbell Hubert Cottrill Mike Johnson Bob Steenrod Melvin Pyle Mickie Young Noel Simonton Jim Elliott Fred Beal Bill Carroll Jerry Grim Larney Boggs Sandy Auflick Tom Barker.
Nelsonville city police investigated two accidents yesterday in the Public Square and at Poplar and Second. Frank Skinner of Glouster backed from a parking space and hit Albert Evans of Nelsonville. Carl Hall and Russell N. Adams collided at Poplar and Second. Hall paid 10 dollars and costs for no license, Adams 15 dollars and costs for unsafe operation.
Nelsonville residents are reminded by Chief Everett Hewlett that a new one year leash law is in effect. The dog warden has already impounded several dogs and owners will face fines going forward.
A dense schedule lists services and activities for multiple congregations including First Presbyterian and First Methodist with sermons, youth fellowships, and midweek Lenten observances. Other churches such as Church of the Epiphany and Mt. Zion EUB appear with worship times, choirs, and prayer meetings.
Nelsonville area churches sponsor a midweek unified series hosted at the Presbyterian Church. The first service Wednesday at 7 30 p m features the theme I Am the Bread of Life with weekly special music. Participating churches include Christian Episcopal Methodist Nazarene and Presbyterian. Open to the public and inviting lodges and groups.
Glouster social notes report the Daughters of St George Club meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Sherian's home. The 500 Club gathered at Mrs Albert Gordons with two tables in play high score won by Mrs Esta Haskins second by Mrs Esther Lam born and third by Mrs James Walker. A dessert course was served by the hostess to seven members and one guest Mrs William Withem.
Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan and their son Paul plus Roger Foster of Columbus visited weekends with Mr and Mrs Albert Gordon. A family dinner Saturday celebrated Mrs Elizabeth Gordons birthday with the Gordon household.
Nelsonville officials remind drivers not to park in safety zones in front of theaters even when movies are not showing. Chief Everett Hewlett warns tickets of 2 could be issued to violators.
Six candidates were elected to Laurel Grange membership and four members received first degrees. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holcomb included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Essex and children and Mr. and Mrs. FEF. W. Holcomb. The Turner farm was sold after the passing of Delbert Turner. E. W. Holcomb sold his farm. Mrs. Joe Bolin and son visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner, while Mr. Bolin was stationed in Oklahoma.
Members are reminded of the Legislation Day gathering in Oak Hill on March 5. Last minute reservations and transportation can be arranged by calling Mrs. Jack Wilson tonight.
Final rites for 83 year old Mrs Lydia Z Knight widow of W Wade Knight Ft Myers Fla former Nelsonville resident will be held Monday at 1 30 p m in the Warren funeral home Burial will be in Green Lawn cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime Sunday and up to the time of burial
In Earl Hilleary's court yesterday John Fellem of Nelsonville Cecil Fellem Nelsonville Rodney Bookman of Glouster Danny Altman Nelsonville and James Crabtree Nelsonville faced charges. Fellem Cecil Fellem and Crabtree were fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication or disturbing the peace Rodney Bookman was fined 10 dollars and costs for unsafe operation Danny Altman was fined 20 dollars and costs for failure to yield the right of way.
The World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday March 8 at 7 30 p m in the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal in Nelsonville with a prayer service open to the community.
A digest of church schedules across Glouster and nearby towns listing pastors, service times, Sunday schools, evening and midweek meetings. Includes Pentecostal Clifton McCabe, Methodist Norman DeWire, Catholic Fr Anthony Nickle, and others with weekly Bible studies and events.
Mr and Mrs Carl Westerviller of Deanville welcome a daughter. Admitted are William Rex Fisk of Nelsonville Harlan L Smith of New Lexington Route 1 Mrs Audrey Ogg of Nelsonville and Mrs Marjorie Owen of New Lexington Dismissed are Mrs Alan Lightfoot of Haydenville and her daughter Mrs Clyde Stanley of Nelsonville and son Miss Ruth Holcomb of Crooksville Route 2 Mrs Betty Schmeltzer of New Lexington and Mrs Rosie Bulstrom of Glouster
A special meeting for all women bowlers in the Wednesday Night League will be held Friday at 9 p.m. at the Midnight Inn Bowling Alleys. If some cannot attend, contact team captains to convey feelings on cancelling Wednesday bowling. The same night Nelsonville Greyhound basketball faces Racine in the tournament semi finals.
Logan mayor Francis Myers fined Leonard Flowers 18 Rockbridge Route 1 George Walton 29 Chauncey George Walton 29 Chauncey and George Burdette 43 The Plains for speeding on State Highway Patrol charges.
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