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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1959

Page

2

96 Pints Of Blood Collected For 12 Year Old Glouster Boy

A bloodmobile visit to Glouster collected 124 donors and 100 pints of blood for 12 year old David Lowery who is ill. The drive included volunteers from Glouster Athens and Perry County aiding with setup and serving, plus 25 honor prisoners from Junction City Prison Camp as donors.

Glouster David Lowery Mike Beshara Vern G. Hall Ned H. Washington Junction City Kenneth Drover John Snyder

Chauncey Dover Honor Roll Fourth Session Listed

Chauncey Dover High School released the honor roll for the fourth six weeks listing seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. Senior names include Delores Bartlett Benny Barnes Penny Borchart Lana Bowman Donna Chadwell and others. Junior and sophomore and freshman lists follow with multiple local families represented.

Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Delores Bartlett Benny Barnes Penny Borchart Lana Bowman Donna Chadwell Dorothy Vincent Sandra Glab Judy Guess Regina Keirns Carolyn Sycks Danny O'Neil Billy Sycks Patricia Robinette

Ann Waldeck Named Girls State Delegate by American Legion

Glouster High School junior Ann Waldeck daughter of Mr and Mrs George Daugherty was chosen by the McCann Fredrick Post American Legion auxiliary to attend Buckeye Girls State in Columbus. The selection was made by a committee led by Mrs L E Burnelle with Mrs Sam Kleinman and Mrs Esther Lamborn and includes Miss Peggy Hogue as alternate.

Glouster Ann Waldeck George Daugherty McCann-Fredrick Post American Legion Christian Assembly Butler Springs Anna Echstenkamper Auxiliary L. E. Burnelle Sam Klienman Esther Lamborn Peggy Hogue Ross Hogue

Art Nye 79 Dies Monday in Mentor

Nelsonville native Art Nye 79 died Monday in Mentor where he lived with his son Leonard and daughter Miss Mamie Nye. Survived by three daughters Eva Succi Margaret Wyrick Vivian White and son Fred plus six grandchildren. Former National Fire proofing employee in Haydenville retired 1942. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. Spear Funeral Home Painesville burial White Haven Cemetery.

Nelsonville Art Nye Mentor Leonard Mamie Nye Eva Succi Florida Margaret Wyrick Columbus Vivian White Fred Iea Baileys Bob National Fireproofing Haydenville Vera William Spear Funeral Home Painesville White Haven Cemetery

Five Congregations to Hold Union Service in Chauncey

Five Church of Christ parishes Chauncey Trimble Millfield Greens Run and Taylor Ridge plan a Sunday union service at 7 30 pm in the Chauncey church. Rev Richard Jerold Nelson from Lexington Kentucky will speak as a prospective associate pastor. Rev Hal Zug presides and will become administrative pastor after Easter. The service is open to the public and church boards will meet separately after the service then reconvene for a joint boards meeting.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parish Trimble Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Chauncey Church Richard Jerold Nelson Lexington Hal Zug

Bonds Forfeited In Mayor's Court

Nelsonville and surrounding areas report bonds forfeited in Mayor Robert Auflick s court. Harley Brucker and Lancaster forfeited 15 dollars for speeding and 15 dollars for no operator s license. Evelyn Meurer of Glouster forfeited 35 dollars on unsafe operation. Don Lyons of Columbus fined 10 dollars and costs on a separate charge.

Nelsonville Harley Brucker Lancaster Robert Auflick Evelyn Meurer Glouster Don Lyons Columbus Inaia

Democrat Meeting Set in Nelsonville at Odd Fellows Hall

Nelsonville area women plan a meeting Thursday at 8 p m in Odd Fellows Hall. County Commissioner Wayne Wiley of Glouster will speak as guest at the event.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Area Women’s Democrat Club Odd Fellows Hall Wayne Wiley Glouster

League to Meet Nelsonville

The Fish and Game Conservation League will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the American Legion Building.

Nelsonville Fish and Geme Conservation League American Legion

City Funds Largely Steady in Monthly Review

Nelsonville finances show overall static balances for the month with water and sewer collections adding about $11,000. The city began at $54,837.19 and ended at $62,007.71. The general fund fell from $5,812.10 to $2,107.98 amid tax book closings.

Nelsonville

Pig Roast at VFW Post Draws Community Crowd

Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 hosts a pig roast at the Riverside Drive post home on Friday. Menu includes roast pig potato salad apple sauce oyster and sage dressing. Proceeds benefit the club’s welfare project and youth program. Commander Meade Whyte leads the food committee with George Godenschwager and Vern Coakley. A euchre tournament starts at 7 30 p m with prizes. Members with unpaid dues should pay by March 31.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Post Riverside Dr Meade Whyte George Godenschwager Vern “Snap” Coakley

Birthdays Celebrated At Fink Residence

Mrs. Clifford Fink hosted a birthday gathering at her home for her husband and for Mrs. Eleanor Lanning. Attendees included several couples and family members such as Mr. and Mrs. Don Sedwick, Jean and Joyce, Ray Pidcock, Louise Walton, Iris Gretz and sons Mike Ted and Tim, Pam Simp son, Ernie Lanning and Sherry Irene Dusty Juanita and Kevin, Glen Snider and Freddy Nancy Carol Linda Cook Cynthia Hammond and David Fink.

Chauncey Clifford Fink Eleanor Lanning Don Sedwick Jean Joyce Ray Pidcock Louise Walton Iris Gretz Mike Ted Tim Sylvia Walton Pam Lois Simpson Ernie Lanning Sherry Irene Dusty Juanita Kevin Glen Snider Freddy Nancy Carol Linda Cook Cynthia Hammond David Fink

Hyperion Club Hears Romance of Jewels and Gems

Nelsonville March meeting of the Hyperion Club hosted by Mrs Roger Johnson drew 14 members to hear Mrs Robert Howe discuss the Romance of Jewels and Precious Gems. Members shared keepsakes and origins while plans for Legislation Day on March 20 and a state convention in Toledo April 14-16 were discussed.

Nelsonville Roger Johnson Hyperion Club Robert Howe Mabel Haffner McArthur First Christian Church Toledo

Brotherhood To Meet At Millfield Church

The Millfield Christian Church hosts the County Men's Brotherhood gathering Thursday at 7 30 pm. Ten county laymen will give three minute talks on the Driskill evangelistic campaign and two speakers from each church will share experiences. Ministers will report campaign reach. Millfield handles devotions and refreshments.

Chauncey Millfield Fred Lee Tom Harold Koker Frank Lewis

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admission notes list new births and patient names at Mount St. Mary Hospital including Clarence Shutts son at Nelsonville Route 2 and James Lanning at The Plains. Dismissals include Eldon G. Sheline and Mrs. Delbert Arnold with son, plus others from Glouster and Nelsonville areas.

Mount ST. Mary Hospital Clarence Shutts Nelsonville James Lanning the Plains Lawrence Hanning New Straitsville Jimmy Chandler Anna Morris Glouster Lena Covella John Sabo Murray City Eldon G. Sheline Moxahala Delbert Arnold Millfield Robert Cartwright Clinton Hoskins Barbara Lytle Leta Duples Ronald Gleason Junction City

Discussion Group To Meet Thursday in Nelsonville Library

The Discussion Group will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Nelsonville Public Library. The topic is Famous People from Nelsonville and Athens County. The event is open to the public per librarian Waveline Pritchard.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Library Athens County Waveline Pritchard

Students Stage Original Operetta Sleeping Beauty at Kimberly School

Nelsonville report says Kimberly School children produced their own operetta Sleeping Beauty for a Buchtel PTA meeting. Students created scenery script and story arrangements with help from teachers Mrs Beckler and Mrs French, plus supervision by Mrs Buckle and Miss Jackson.

Nelsonville Kimberly School Buchtel Parent Teachers Association Mary Beckler Mary French A. H. Buckle Molly Jackson

Rank to be conferred by Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will confer Nelsonville Knight rank at the 7:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday in the Pythian Hall. All degree team members are requested to be present.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall

Rotary Tours New Ohio Bell Office in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Rotary Club members toured the new Ohio Bell office and observed over 20 Western Electric installations. Foremen explained automatic dialing progress as the building fills with multicolored wires. A nominating committee named John Coker Rev. Ted Faulconer Dr. Robert Butts Delbert Kuhn and Thomas Williams as new directors who will elect a president and secretary this week.

Nelsonville John Coker Ted Faulconer Robert Butts Delbert Kuhn Thomas Williams

Clinic Planned For Children In Nelsonville

A preschool immunization clinic will be held Monday from 9 a m to noon at Mount St Mary Health Center. Local doctors will examine children and the county nurse will administer smallpox and diphtheria shots. Bring birth certificates for school enrollment. contact 662 or 595 by Friday to arrange transportation.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary

Millfield School Group Sets March 17 Meeting

The Millfield Home and School Organization will hold its monthly meeting on March 17 at 7 p.m. Mrs. James Danner will report on the State House Conference in Columbus. An East er Program by the school children will be part of the evening with no social hour.

Millfield James Danner State House Columbus

Nelsonville High to Hold Rummage Sale Saturday

The Nelsonville High School senior class sponsors a rummage sale in the Cookson Building starting at 8 30 a m Saturday. Proceeds will fund the senior class trip in the spring.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Cookson

Two Nelsonville Seniors to Attend Rotary World Institute

Nelsonville High School seniors Anita Hitchings and Jeanne Radford will attend the Rotary World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati this weekend. Radford serves as senior class and Tri-Hi-Y treasurer and has church choir roles and Buckeye Girls State delegate experience. Hitchings is Keynote Club treasurer and World Service chair of Tri-Hi-Y, with multiple honor mentions in Ohio Scholarship tests and DAR Good Citizenship award recipient. Transportation is provided by teacher Roger Wolf and his wife.

Nelsonville Rotary World Affairs Institute Cincinnati Anita Hitchings Jeanne Radford Miss Radford Presbyterian Church Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution Buckeye Girls State Miss Hitchings Keynote Club Girls Athletic Association World Service Tri-Hi-Y Methodist Church

Education Group Hears Reports on Conference

Logan Education Association met in the high school music room to hear a report on the curriculum conference in Columbus. Delegates from Logan included Miss Iris Lowery and Mrs. Mildred Kinney. The meeting covered federal and state education bills and school levies.

LOGAN Logan Education Association Columbus James Dow Iris Lowery Mildred Kinney Murry-Metcalf School Foundation Wallace Blake Phillip Cramer Donald Pierce Martha Steele LEA United States David Reed Bill Walker Mark Myers Bill Blake Jim McGaw Richard Faulkner Harriet Dollmatsch

Scout Cub Roundtable Session Set in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Hocking District roundtable sessions for Scout and Cub Leaders occur at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Pythian Building Washington Street Hosts include Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias and the Elks Lodge The Elks sponsor Troop 64 E P s sponsor Troop 66 William Konkle leads Troop 64 Donald Newton Grover Sr leads Troop 66 Field Scout Executive Bill Teders handles Cub Leaders session Assistant district Commissioner Raymond A Lee heads Scouters group Neighborhood Commissioners invited to help review April troop and pack programs

Nelsonville Hock- Hocking Pythian Building Washington St Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias The Elks Lodge Elks E.p.’S William Konkle Donald Newton Grover Sr Bill Teders Raymond A. Lee

Brady Seeks District Post For American Legion

Nelsonville Glenford Post 229 promotes Donald Brady for Second Vice Commander of the 8th District at the 8th District Spring Conference. Attendees included Edward Carter Frank Keyes LeRoy Bennett and Adjutant Robert Mathews as the post reports record membership growth.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Donald Brady The Edward Carter Frank Keyes Leroy Bennett Robert Mathews

Golden Rule Class To Meet Thursday At First Methodist

Nelsonville notice says the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the home of Miss Edna Hall 121 Watkins Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Lulu Hoskins and Miss Bernice Cagg Marie Weiss will be devotional leader and the program conducted by Cleo Whit more and Venice Brown.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Edna Hall Watkins Lulu Hoskins Bernice Cagg Marie Weiss Cleo Whitmore Venice Brown

Honor Roll Announced at Glouster Trimble High School

Glouster Trimble Township High School lists the six week honor roll ending February 27. Named students include Ce cilia Cominsky Linda Cox Roger Hooper Sam Jones Peggy McBride Tony Moscato Pauline Roback Patty Chakey Nancy Mingus Linda Showborn Patricia Coey Marie Dunlevy Irene Frazier Linda Funk Carolyn Hanley Rose Leeper Ronnie Shover Molly Fleming Sharon Kimmel Ronald Snyder.

Glouster Trimble Township High School Cecilia Cominsky Linda Cox Roger Hooper Sam Jones Peggy McBride Tony Moscato Pauline Roback Patty Chakey Nancy Mingus Linda Showborn Patricia Coey Marie Dunlevy Irene Frazier Linda Funk Carolyn Hanley Rose Leeper Ronnie Shover Molly Fleming Sharon Kimmel Ronald Snyder

Serviceman’s Address Received by Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Millars Guess of Carbon Hill have received word of their son Leroy S. Guess. He is SR 4798336, Co. 110 Batt 123 Recruit Training Command Great Lakes IH. He graduated Carbon Hill High School in 1958 and enlisted in the Navy Feb. 19, 1959.

Nelsonville Millars Guess Carbon Hill Leroy S. Guess Batt Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Carbon Hill High School Navy

Rites Set For Retired Coal Miner In Radcliff

Late Molihan 80 a retired coal miner died Monday at his Radcliff home after a long illness. He was a member of Boring Chapel Church. Survived by wife Caroline two daughters Clara Harvey and Bertha Bobo one son Paul and several grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at the EUB Church Radcliff with burial at Radcliff Cemetery. Friends may call at home until service.

Wilkesville Molihan Radcliff Boring Chapel William and Margaret Irwin Molihan Caroline Clara Harvey Bertha Bobo Albany Paul EUB

Young People Rally Planned by Nelsonville Pilgrim Church

Nelsonville zone of the Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules a March rally at Logan School Tuesday at 7 30 p m. All zone churches urged to take part led by zone president Robert Gastin.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Logan School Robert Gastin

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