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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary note references Stephenson work titled Return to Family Beauty. Text unclear about publication details or scope but suggests literary focus on family and aesthetic themes.
The Nelsonville Grange held a Saturday session with Master Maynard Sayre presiding and District Deputy Ralph Barker as guest. Speakers discussed the value of music education and community life, noting music's role in youth development and social cohesion.
The Rutherford family chronicles early settlers and Civil War veterans in Meigs and surrounding townships. Ivins Rutherford born about 1780s, married Elizabeth Scott, settled near Gallia County then Temple Cemetery, with descendants serving in the 20th Ohio and Union forces. Mentions Merrill and Davis families, farms at Temple Church, and the old Rutherford home being remodeled by Jordans.
The Past Noble Grands Club of Freemasons will hold a meeting Friday night at 7 The event marks the seventh anniversary of the stavile and includes initiation plans Attendance is expected from nearby lodges including Glouster Carbon and Jacksonville-Trimple areas A silent auction will aid bandage making efforts for the American Cancer Society residents are urged to contact local Pythian Sisters for materials.
The Young Adult Group of the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal will meet Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers. The Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Church youth group plans a bake sale Friday at 1 20 p.m. at Slater Grocery to fund the church rug fund. Helen Ross hosted a baby shower for grandson Harry Ross Pollock born Feb. 15 at Mount St. Mary Hospital to Mary Pollock and Harry Pollock of Akron.
Mr and Mrs W W attended the funeral of their brother in law Hon Myers in Marietta yesterday. The report mentions many aged people from California and Florida and notes they have a smaller proportion of aged residents than the nation as a whole.
Paul W. Shearer 42 of 247 Adams St died at 3 a.m. at his home of a heart attack. Born in Carsonville he was son of the late Rev. D. C. Shearer and Mrs. Shearer. A Nelsonville High School graduate 1901 and Ohio University 1985, he worked for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Surviving: his widow Dorothy a son Richard Paul a daughter Belaya Sue and sister Beulah. Funeral arrangements by Warren-North funeral home incomplete.
The Joseph Freeman American Legion Auxiliary initiated six new candidates on March 8 with visitors from Gallipolis and Vinton units. District president Mrs. William J. Brown served as initiation officer. New members include Mrs. Marie Radcliff, Mrs. Faye Pendleton of Radeliff, Mrs. Phy lis Lewis of Gallipolis, Mrs. Rhy the Wagener, Mrs. Mary J Rowlee of Wellston Route 3, and Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Turner of Car renter.
Dinner will be served at 6 20. Local families including the Grahams and McQuades, plus several residents from Nelsonville and Columbus, were mentioned in a string of visits and social events. The Sunshine and Victory Club met in the church basement with Nellie Shuttleworth in charge of devotions. The next meeting is at Ona Jell Wilson's home. Firemen prepare for a Colonial Hall meeting Monday evening.
The church will hold a continuous 24 hour vigil from noon Friday to noon Saturday with two or more people present in the church at all times. Quiet devotional periods are welcome for anyone wishing to join at any hour.
Lloyd C. Ray superintendent of Nelsonville Schools was elected president of the Nelsonville Rotary Club for July start. He succeeds W R Baird. Directors named Delbert Kuhn Baird Gary Rev P M Wentz and William Friedrich. John Ward elected secretary.
Jimmy Reeves son of Mr and Mrs Chester M Reeves 881 Walnut St has been separated from the Navy after four years in service He arrived home Tuesday morning A machinist note he spent nearly his entire naval career aboard the tanker Panama in the Pacific area
Nelsonville police investigated an afternoon crash on E Chestnut Street at the Pure Milk Co. entrance. Charles Martin and Kimberly Bennett collided with Max Bennett of Pine Grove as Martin attempted to pass a city water truck. Police are investigating.
Nelsonville Board of Education delayed action on hiring a new secretary as four candidates were discussed. Supt. Gray noted plans to fill the post by April 3 to understudy the resigned Mrs. Smith, with one candidate later proposed for interview. The meeting also postponed tree trimming at East End School and interior work at the junior high building.
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