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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1957

Page

9

Nelsonville Mass Exodus Predicted for Tourney

Nelsonville braces for a citywide exodus as Greyhounds face Racine in the district semi finals at Ohio University Athens hosts a possible York Township turnout for Buchtel Shawnee. Winners meet Friday for district title as Rainbow Girls and Bowling League cancel meetings to attend.

Nelsonville Athens Greyhounds Racine York Township Buchtel B. Shawnee Perry County Order of Rainbow For Girls Women’s Wednesday Night Bowling League

Birth announced for son Kevin Michael Davis Stumbo

Mr. and Mrs. Davis Stumbo of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son, Kevin Michael, on Feb. 23 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben LaFollette of Nelsonville and Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Stumbo of Oak Hill, Ohio.

Nelsonville Davis Stumbo Kevin Michael Mount St. Mary Hospital Ben LaFollette Earnest Stumbo Oak Hill Ohio

Elks to Nominate Nelsonville Officers Tonight

Nelsonville Elks plan a meeting at 8 p.m. in the Elks Lodge to nominate officers for the coming year. Secretary Carlos Ogg says nominations will be held at the gathering.

Nelsonville Elks Elks Lodge Carlos Ogg

B D North Dies at 64 in Columbus

Barney D. North 64 a former Nelsonville resident died in Columbus Monday. A native of Hocking County he was a barber. Survived by a son Paul North four sisters two brothers ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral by Rev John Lloyd Evans at 2 pm Wednesday in Johnson funeral home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at any time.

Nelsonville Barney D. North Columbus Hocking County Charles and Smanatha North Paul North Logan Ava Prevost Margaret Deer Lancaster Louise Mount Haydenville Edna Conners Clarence Gail Toledo John Lloyd Evans Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Murray City Auxiliary Meeting at Murray City High School

The Murray City Auxiliary met at Murray City High School with eighth district president Mrs. Mabel Brown speaking. Miss Janet Per son, a Girls' State attendee, displayed pictures and Valentine themed refreshments were served. Junior and Senior girls and their room teachers were invited.

Murray City Mabel Brown Janet Person Klairns LeFever Core

Weekend Visits Bring Many to Columbus and Nearby Homes

A series of social visits traverses Columbus and surrounding towns with families meeting at homes of relatives. Notable gatherings include the Beaughs and Sheltons in Warren and Columbus, the Duston and Huston families hosting in their circles, and multiple trips to Mary Thomas and Murphy households. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Raymond Huston and William Board amid these family reunions.

Howard Beaugher Warren Clara Shelton Columbus Frank Shelton Willard Dixon Bob Diane Clara James Logan William Beard Elizabeth Board Jay Huston Jack Matt Board Raymond Huston Murray City William Board Roger Wilson Gregg Lancaster Wilson Clifford Wilson John Sowell J. A. Ayers Harry Mullencamp Cora Gaffy Henry Margo Ray Hysell Julie Carrie Mary Thomas William Thomas Mr. Thomas Joseph Dugan Mike Jimmy Bobby Robert Dugan Dayton Charles Agnes Murphy

Birth at Mount St Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs Teddy Frazee Chauncey a son. Admitted include Charles Clements Glouster Route 3 Norma Gerber Malta John McGreevy New Lexington Mae Eberts New Straits ville Charles Gang Logan Route 1 Miss Jean Marie Wright Logan Route 4 Mrs Sarah Jane Moscato Glouster Route 3 Maud Rheinscheld New Plymouth Route 1 Mary Skillman New Lexington Peter McMillan New Lexington Route 2 Donald Vernon New Straits Jacob Wyatt Glouster Laura Miller New Straits Martha Williams Nelsonville Route 1 Hazel Anderson New Lexington.

Charles Gang Logan Jean Marie Wright

Langsville Social Notes Show Home Demonstration Meeting

Geneva Nolan demonstrated attachments and sewing machine care for Langsville Women's Home Council. Leona Kennedy hosted. Plans set for Achievement Day March 27 at Middleport High School. Sack lunch served. Next meeting with Helen Bolin March 19. All women invited. Local visits also noted with Pierce and Fetty families and others.

Langsville Geneva Nolan

Heart fund drive totals reported for Amesville event

A heart fund drive collected 38.65 dollars, added to 49.55 dollars from a benefit ball game earlier. Mrs. William P. Clark chaired the effort with helpers Nadine Marquis Mrs. Glenn Potter Mrs. Wayne Hines Mrs. Elza Linscott Mrs. Dick Harris and Dorothy Sedwick.

Amesville William P. Clark Nadine Marquis Glenn Potter Wayne Hines Elza Linscott Dick Harris Dorothy Sedwick

World Day of Prayer Service Planned in Ames High Auditorium

A World Day of Prayer Service will be held in the Ames-Bern High School Auditorium March 8 at 2 15 p m Speakers will be Rev Larry Thornton and Rev Max Donahue A children's service is planned The public is invited to attend.

Ames-Bern High School Larry Thornton Max Donahue

Farmer's Daughter Play at Ames Bern High School

The speech class will present The Farmer's Daughter at Ames Bern High School on March 1 directed by Miss Nellie Wooley. Richard T. Clark a Ohio University junior was tapped for Scabbard and Blade Army and Air Force ROTC Honor Society at the Military Ball recently. Mr. and Mrs Russell Thomas of New Lexington visited Mr. and Mrs Homer Eckard.

Ames- Bern High School Nellie Wooley Richard T. Clark Ohio University Russell Thomas New Lexington Homer Eckard

Spaghetti Sauces and Substitutes Highlight Flavor

Tomato sauce with meat adds rich flavor for spaghetti. Tuna fish minced canned clams or anchovies can substitute meat for different tastes.

Nelsonville Guild Twig 4 and Rainbow Girls Schedule

Nelsonville society notes list Twig 4 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at 184 West Columbus Street. Twig 7 meets today at 8 p m at 630 Chestnut Street. Rainbow Girls postpone next regular meeting due to basketball game with details of a recent potluck dinner at Harrison residence and attending guests from Columbus Lancaster Logan and other local families.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Lulu Courtney Columbus Street John Ward Chestnut Street Rainbow Girls

Band Boosters Plan Banquet and Dance Meeting

The Buchtel York Band Boosters meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria to plan a banquet and a Friday dance. A potluck luncheon will be served.

Buchtel-York Band

Nelsonville Haymakers Schedule Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Nelsonville Haymakers is set for Wednesday at 7 pm in the Red Men's Hall.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall

Birthday surprise for Bob Harrison at Nelsonville

A local birthday surprise was arranged in honor of Bob Harrison of Nelsonville. The event celebrated the resident with friends and neighbors gathering to mark the occasion.

Bob Harrison Nelsonville

Middleport Resident Dies at 69 on Dock Street

Mrs. John Buckner, 69, died at her Dock Street home at 1:30 a.m. following a heart attack. Survived by husband John Buckner two children Mrs. Robert Eblin and John W. Buckner both of Columbus two grandchildren and brother Homer Whittington of Circleville. Funeral conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Church of Christ minister Fred I Gardner to officiate.

Middleport John Buckner Dock St Robert Eblin John W. Buckner Columbus Homer Whittington Circleville Rawlings-Coats Middleport Hill Cemetery Buck

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Nomination Night

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 in Nelsonville will nominate officers at its regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. The post needs about 20 members to reach its quota of 209 and urges former members to pay dues by March 31. Lunch will be served after the meeting.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Roland Pierce

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Ohio Uni Capital Finance Cor Gerald Forbes Mgr Columbus St Nelsonville, Ohio N. Court St R, E. ‘Mac’ McCammon Gallipolis Court St Bob’? Myers Pomeroy Ind St Kal Hindy Main St R, A Bob’ Boudinot B.D. North William James Opal Lanning Irene Jonas Mrs. Howard Craft Warcuty Cae Ncaster Kentuckia Cinemascope United Artists Hollywood THE Kimife Port Pat Thomas Chicago Teddy Frazee Chauncey Charles Clements Glouster Route Norma Gerber Malta Route 3 John McGreevy Mae Eberts New Straitsville Sarah Jane Moscato Glouster Maud Rheinscheld New Plymouth Mary Skillman Peter McMillan Donald Vernon Jacob Wyatt Laura Miller Martha Williams Hazel Anderson Lanesville Social Notes Carol Pierce David Rusty Pierce Robert Pierce Dolores Johnson Cash Braley Wellston Ste. Clemens Germany Richard Fetty Thomas Hendrix Robert Bobo Stevie Flaury Sigman Bill Clune Washington, D.C Nelsonville Society Rainbow Harrison Dale Harrison Tim Kathy Sue Esther Grove Mable Harrison Oakey Hammond Billy Tommy Beverly Kay Suzanne Athens Messenger Vew NTE Arte Messenger Fairey Ales Goldilocks Orpich Southern Ohio Electric
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