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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1950

Page

3

Nelsonville Hosts Visit by Franciscan Leaders Tour Hospital

Reverend Mother Ignace and Mother Clarissa led a delegation of Franciscan sisters from the Netherlands and the United States on a tour of the new Nelsonville hospital. The group, including Mother Gonzaga and Mother Ida, reviewed progress, praised design and detail, and planned further visits across North America before traveling to Stella Niagara and on to Amsterdam.

Nelsonville Mother Ignace Sisters of St. Francis of Penance Christian Charity Heythuizen Netherlands Gonzaga Holy Name Stella Niagara N. Y Clarissa Ida St. Vincent's Orphanage Columbus Lidwina Mount St. Mary Hospital United States New York City Ignace Amsterdam

Nelsonville Blood Drive Sees 77 Donors At Methodist Church

Red Cross Bloodmobile visit at the Nelsonville Methodist Church on February 13 registered 77 volunteers from the area. Sixty two pints of blood were collected with 31 repeat donors. 46 new donors received certificates by mail for their blood type and Rh factor.

Nelsonville Red Cross Irvin P. Badger Jessie E. Baker Donald R. Bumgardner Max Collins Grace Covert Preston Dexter Ralph L. Fuller Bernard D. Goos Ernest Hitchings, Jr John P. Kelso Delbert L. Kuhn Charles Lechleidner Frances E. Polley June C. Polley Gerald D. Priser Elizabeth M. Ray Lawrence W. Reeves Eugene R. Shields Bert Tolliver Max E. Valkinburg Chas. D. Walker Donald J. Wallace Jack J. Whyte Meade A. Whyte Jack M. Wilson Donald E. Wolfe Albert Yates Vandella M George T. Standall Rollin S. Polk Arthur Green Carl Andrews Eugene McCarthy Charles E. Whyte Gerald Coe Mary Adams Billy McCullum Kenneth LaFollette Gwen Scott Blanche Riley Donald R. Cavote Jerry Bryan Paul E. Cavote Ray Lent Raymond Raine Ada J. Raine Jean H. Dickens Robert C. Hickman James T. Smith Mac B. Wright Harold B. Dishong William L. Miller

Dr. Goodman Opens General Surgery Practice in Nelsonville

Dr. Julien M. Goodman announces new general surgery offices in the Hyde Building Nelsonville after moving from Columbus with wife Margaret Wolfe and their seven month old son Larry. He is a Cleveland native, OSU College of Medicine 1937 graduate, served in the Army Medical Corps 1940 46 including the Pacific and Philippines, earned a Bronze Star and discharge as Major. He has been resident surgeon at University Hospital Columbus and chief resident at St. Francis Hospital Ohio State University.

Nelsonville Julien M. Goodman Hyde Building Public Square Army Medical Corps Pacific General MacArthur Philippines Corregidor Bataan Goodman University Hospital Columbus St. Francis Hospital Ohio State University

Seven Cubs At Meeting in Nelsonville Den

Seven Cubs and one guest Clifford Koon attended the Den meeting at East school building Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Mrs Terry Tigner den mother led the ceremony in Scout William Evans absence. She read a story on St Patrick s Day and the shamrock. Mrs Harry Chesser made silhouettes of each boy handed to them for their photography book. Shamrock contest won by Steve Matheny. Each Cub signed a sick card for Scout Evans. Minutes read by Richard Johnson keeper of buckskin. Meeting scheduled next Wednesday at 3 30 p m at East building.

Nelsonville Clifford Koon Terry Tigner William Evans Harry Chesser Steve Matheny Evans Richard Johnson Buckskin

Nephew Tony Mayerhoffer Dies in Detroit

Mrs Minnie Laughlin Mrs Bessie Fiske Mrs Gladys Pierce and son Leiland and Mrs Mary Adams travel to Detroit for the death of their nephew Tony Mayerhoffer who died of a heart attack at the breakfast table. He is survived by his wife Lucille Valkenburg Funeral services and burial are set for Saturday afternoon in Detroit.

Nelsonville Minnie Laughlin Bessie Fiske Gladys Pierce Leiland Mary Adams Detroit Tony Mayerhoffer Lucille Valkenburg Tony

Nelsonville Area Church Services and Schedules

Local churches list Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship around 10:30 with various sermon times. Denominations include Nazaren e and Epiphany Episcopal with midweek youth, choir, and prayer meetings.

Nazarene Adams St T. H. Arnott Russell Bowman Christian Fort Short J. A. Long Herald Monroe Cleveland CYF Chi Rho Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr The Episcopal Church Churches of the United States Church School Japan Bruce Buckley Carbondale First Methodist Paul M. Niswander Methodist Youth Fellowship George M. Wilson Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson Young Peoples’ Meeting First Baptist B. J. Hall First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminster Fellowship

Entry Efforts Reported At Keating Service Station

Nelsonville merchants' police report unsuccessful attempts to break into the Keating Service Station in East City Limits. A first attempt occurred between 11:30 am and noon while closed, and a second attempt between midnight and 1:30 am.

Nelsonville Keating East City Limits Russ Anders

Latin Club of Nelsonville High Considers Preamble

The Nelsonville High Latin Club met Thursday to discuss preliminary drafts of a preamble and constitution. A banquet for members is planned and Mary Jo Hallsman, formerly of Columbus, was introduced as a new member.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Mary Jo Hallsman Columbus

Miss Gamwell To Complete Leader Work

Marilyn Gamwell prepares to deliver the sermon The Unpardonable Sin at the Young People's Church of Christ in Glouster Sunday at 6 p.m. as her final leadership training project. Other members include Patty Sweeney, David Grubbs, Jane Peugh, Kenny Price, Judy Zimmer, Lynn Gladden, and Helen Peugh. Jane Peugh will illustrate the topic with a chemical demonstration.

Glouster Marilyn Gamwell Young People’s Church of Christ Glouster Church Daniel K. Teater Patty Sweeney David Grubbs Jane Peugh Kenny Price Judy Zimmer Lynn Gladden Helen Peugh Redtown Walter Kimble Young People Jacksonville W. H. Mathias Hollister Mr. Mathias Young People’s Church Pearl Raley Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Mr. Teater Bishopville Church of Christ Main Street Church OF Christ, Hemlock Thompson Shawnee Mission Church Benjamin Mowry Oakdale Concord Trimble West Side Church OF Christ

Lancaster Man Cited For Excessive Speed In Nelsonville

Lancaster resident Roger L. Graybill cited by State Highway Patrol to appear before Mayor Earl Hilleary Sunday at 4 p.m. Bond posted. Carl E. Beougher pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a sign and paid $10 plus costs. Cecil Fellem pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid $10 plus costs.

Nelsonville Roger L. Graybill Lancaster State Highway Patrol Earl Hilleary Carl E. Beougher Cecil Fellem

Fenders Damaged In Auto Collision In Nelsonville

Police reported a minor traffic accident at the intersection of Hocking and East Columbus Streets Wednesday at 9 30 p m. James P Cheney vey and Robert Walsh collided on slippery streets. Fenders of both cars were damaged.

Nelsonville Hocking E. Columbus Sts James P. Chenevey Columbus St Robert Walsh Logan

Study Club to Meet at Glouster Home

The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Roger Kittle Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Glouster Progressive Roger Kittle

Fish Fry Slated by Sunday Creek Valley Club

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club will hold its annual fish fry on Sunday March 12 at 3 p.m. in Legion Hall.

Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen’s Club Legion Hall

Glouster Church Listings and Service Times

A compact notice page lists churches in Glouster and nearby areas with pastors, Sunday School times, worship hours, sermons, and midweek prayer meetings. Featured are Glouster First Baptist, Glouster Church of Christ, Glouster Methodist, Trimble West Side Church of Christ, and several others with service details and leadership names.

Glouster Area Families Visit Jones Home

Glouster area families including Mr and Mrs Daryl Jones with daughters Judy and Sondra from West Lafay ette and Mr and Mrs Leonard Wolfe with son Billy from Athens and Mrs James Kearns with Grace Ann from Jacksonville visited the Jones home on Dew Street. Mrs Anna Mohring of Trimble Heights left for Columbus for an indefinite visit with Wilford Mulpas and other relatives.

Daryl Jones Judy Sondra West LaFayette Leonard Wolfe Billy Athens James Kearns Grace Ann Jacksonville Allison Jones Dew St Anna Mohring Trimble Heights Columbus Wilford Mulpas

Past Matrons Have Meeting in Masonic Hall

Mrs. Isabel Bullock and Mrs. Patience Wallace hosted a Past Matrons Association gathering in Masonic Hall Friday. Readings from McGuffey readers included The Little Match Girl and The Blue and the Grey, with refresh ments served to a long list of attendees.

Glouster Isabel Bullock Patience Wallace Past Matrons Association Masonic Hall McGuffey Annetta Lewis

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Leaders of Order New Nelsonville Hospital Regina White Barbara Stough Delbert Kuhn Majestic Theatre FBI SAT Cal James Bros. of Missouri Orpheum Theatre Clyde By Thea Donald Woods Tracy Marshall Lenore Robert Stephan Schwabel Wild Bill Hickok Dr. Goodman Cubs Freeman Elsonville Nelsonville Church News Miss Gamwell Church News of Family Atlas Jein East Broad Belden Ne Glenna Reese Lena Davis Adeline Blower Sara William Ella McDonald Esta Haskins Vernice Antle Maude Howard Elinor Anderson Whitmore's Nelsonville-Buchtel Road Turk. Towels Eeer Altmans Athens, Ohio Turk Towels
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