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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1960

Page

10

Women Meeting Overview at Nelsonville Church

The March gathering of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Nelsonville Methodist Church featured devotional readings led by Mrs. Frank Jackson, a performance by the Men’s quartet, and discussion on “How Total Is My Stewardship.” Mrs. Mildred Garlin announced 16 new members and upcoming district meetings in Logan and Toledo. A Luke life study course will be led by Dr. F. M. Wentz with dates to be announced. Circle Three hosted with Mrs. Dorothy McAfee presiding.

Nelsonville Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Frank Jackson Joe Galvin Charles Evans Ronnie Bean Jerry Grim Rose Freer Mildred Garlin Wilmena Mender Logan Toledo Luke F. M. Wentz Dorothy McAfee

TRE PSE CONTEST NELSONVILLE

The losing sales tax team will serve a dinner to the winners of the Tri Psi Sorority contest Monday at 6:30 p m in the sorority rooms.

Nelsonville Tri Psi

Vaughn 80 Dies in Glouster After Long Illness

Harry Vaughn 80 of 48 Main St Glouster died Thursday evening at his home after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner and K of P Lodge member born in England to Isaac and Mary Bossnett Vaughn. Survived by wife Kate three daughters Mildred Harrison Steubenville Louella Noon Columbus Dorothy Vernon Glouster a sister Mrs Robert Skinner Glouster three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services 3:30 p.m. Sunday Wiley funeral home Rev Daniel Teater officiating Maplewood Cemetery burial. Calling at funeral home after Saturday noon.

Glouster Harry Vaughn Main St K. of P. Lodge Vaughn England Isaac and Mary Bossnett Vaughn Kate Mildred Harrison Steubenville Louella Noon Columbus Dorothy Vernon Robert Skinner Wiley Funeral Home Daniel Teater Maplewood Cemetery

Sophomores Fail to Join Rutland High Honor Roll

At Rutland High School only three of four classes placed students on the honor roll in the fourth six weeks. The sophomore class had no members on the list. Names earning B or above across all subjects include freshmen Marlene Hoffman Sharon Case juniors Barry Brogan Larry Long Ward Nicholson Patty Rife Janet Stewart and seniors Dottie Lucas Marjorie Priddy Wayne Roush Irene Searles Fred Stewart Sandy Tillis Patty Young Pauline Gibson Lawrence Brogan and Esta Blackwood.

Middleport Rutland High School Marlene Hoffman Sharon Case Barry Brogan Larry Long Ward Nicholson Patty Rife Janet Stewart Dottie Lucas Marjorie Priddy Wayne Roush Irene Searles Fred Stewart Sandy Tillis Patty Young Pauline Gibson Lawrence Brogan Esta Blackwood

Twig Five Guild Meeting Set at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville group Twig Five of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Norma Zlatkind Pine Grove.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Norma Zlatkind Pine Grove

Eudora Chapter 72 Eastern Star notes silver anniversary

Eudora chapter 72 Eastern Star observed its 25th anniversary in Ethel's Tea Room with a turkey dinner and decorative table settings. The history from March 1935 was read, tributes to deceased members given, and gifts presented to past matrons and patrons. Guests included Mrs. Ethel Kinneer and Elmer Siddle.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star Ethel Elmer Siddle Edith Hardy Mabel Washburn Flossie Dixon Marjorie Stalder Hattie Hickman Florence Lowery Clarence Washburn Mrs. Hardy Pearl Williams Ethel Kinneer

Pledge and Offering Reported By Rock Springs WSCS

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Rock Springs Methodist Church held a meeting Tuesday. They offered to the Lancaster School of Missions and pledged to the district WSCS. Mrs. Clifford Leifheit opened with hymn and prayer.

Louis Grueser William Grueser W. A. Morgan Amos Leonard Leifheit

Eagles Set District Meet in Murray City Lodge

District Four of the Eagles will meet Sunday at 2 pm in Murray City Eagles Lodge. George Herman, past state president from Springfield, will speak. A luncheon and entertainment follow. The district includes Nelsonville Athens Logan Jacksonville Glouster Corning Pomeroy Marietta and Murray City.

Nelsonville Eagles Murray City George Herman Springfield Athens Logan Jacksonville Glouster Corning Pomeroy Marietta

Birth Announcements At Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists births for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith Nelsonville a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Diller New Lexington Route 1 a son and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peppers Nelsonville a son. Admitted patients include Alma Smith Murray City Elmer FB Ward Logan Route Pearl Mays Logan Route 1 Herbert Bailey Nelsonville Route 1 and others such as Mrs. Rachel Ellen Sherman Rockbridge and James Huddy Nelsonville Route 1 with several more named residents awaiting care.

Clarence Smith Nelsonville Melvin Diller New Lexington Charles Peppers Alma Smith Murray City Elmer Pearl Mays Logan Herbert Bailey Rachel Ellen Sherman Rockbridge Lowell M. Cook James Huddy Fred Koon Carmen Whyte Andrew Cominsky Glouster Margaret McMannis Wanda Lanning Melvin Ward, Jr Chauncey William Buchman James Kisor Millfield Ada Evans Dorothy Showborn

Social notes from Wolfe Basin grid Nelsonville area

Mr and Mrs Leroy Pierce parked their trailer on the Wend property to spend part of their summer vacation. Mrs Joe Tucker has returned home from Mount St Mary Hospital and is recovering. A teachers meeting at the Campbell home had 18 attendees. Two hospital patients, Mrs Thomas Welch and Mrs William Speelman, underwent surgery and are recovering. Sidney Kapple bought garden seeds in Columbus and started greenhouse planting. Various local visits and church services were reported, with activity at South Haydenville Church of God and alter service led by Emma Clinesmith.

Nelsonville Leroy Pierce Harvey Wend Joe Tucker Mount St. Mary Hospital Ing Charles Campbell Harold Allen Logan Allen Linda Backus Sidney Kapple Ronnie Ruth Ann Gladys Johnson Columbus al Jeffery South Haydenville Emma Clinesmith Raymond Mills Gerald Miller Admiral Brown

Lulu M. Lowery 87 Carbon Hill Native Dies

Mrs Lulu M Lowery 87 of Carbon Hill died at her home near Carbon Hill in Morgan County She was the daughter of Cornelius and Mary Mills Her husband John preceded her She survives a daughter Erma Powell and stepson Dana Lowery of Washington DC Funeral services were set for 1 pm Sunday at Johnson funeral home with Dr F M Wentz officiating Burial will be in Carbon Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.

Morgan County Cornelius and Mary Mills John Erma Powell Dana Lowery Washington, D. C Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz Carbon Hill Cemetery

Johnson Rites Set for Homer Johnson in Glouster

Funeral services for Homer Johnson 70 of 38 Morgan Street are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Franklin E. Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence any time.

Glouster Homer Johnson Morgan St First Baptist Church Franklin E. Mitchell

Weather Summary for Ohio and West Virginia

Northern Ohio shows partly cloudy skies with light snow possible in the far south. The south remains mostly cloudy with cold conditions and highs in the 20s. Central Ohio reports cloudy and cold with highs around 26. West Virginia expects mostly cloudy skies with light snow likely in the extreme south, highs in the 20s, followed by partly clearing and ongoing cold. Overnight lows range from near zero to the mid teens with Saturday remaining cold and fair in parts.

Ohto Ohio West Virginia

Pirouette Club Plans Spring Rummage Sale

The Pirouette Club met Tuesday with host Mrs. Jack Hemsworth. President Mrs. Curtis Heintzelman led plans for a rummage sale on April 1 at 5 30 p m in the Lawson Building and urged members to bring items Thursday for marking. Nomination committee named. prospective members discussed. Next month includes annual dinner and officer elections with details to follow.

Nelsonville Pirouette Club Jack Hemsworth Curtis Heintzelman Lawson Robert Fick Bill Duvall Chester Cagg

Salem Center School Panorama to be staged March 15

One hundred twenty five Salem Center School students will perform a five scene panorama of America in song and music on Tuesday evening March 15 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Mrs C O Chapman music supervisor directs with assistance from the school staff.

Pomeroy Salem Center School America

Mrs. Gertrude Green Hosts Group Two Meeting

Nelsonville group two of the Christian Woman's Fellowship met at Mrs. Gertrude Green's home Monday evening. Group leader Mrs. Gertrude Clouston presided with devotions by Mrs. Catherine Figgins and the Africa study continued by Mrs. Flora Powell. Refreshments served to 12 members.

Nelsonville CWF of the Christian Church Gertrude Green Gertrude Clouston Catherine Figgins Flora Powell Africa

York Board To Study Ward Two Transfer

Special meeting of the York Board of Education will be held Saturday at 6 p m in Buchtel to consider transferring Ward Two in Hocking County to the York Township system and to discuss the water problem at Poston Elementary School.

Nelsonville York Two Board of Education Buchtel Ward Two Hocking County York Twp Poston

Church Signs Up Singers for Fundraiser

A Sunday meeting at Wiley Chapel AME Church drew strong attendance as the committee led by Mrs. Louise Dexter thanked business and professional donors who contributed to sponsor the singers for the church event.

Singer Nelsonville Wiley Chapel

UMW Local 3905 to Meet in Nelsonville City Hall

United Mine Workers of America local 3905 will meet Saturday at 3 30 p m in the Nelsonville city hall council chambers for a regular session.

Nelsonville United Mine Workers of America

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