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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1957

Page

8

Burglaries Hit Gallipolis Offices. $31.50 Stolen

Three Second and Locust clustered offices were burgled Thursday night in Gallipolis, with $31.50 taken from the American Red Cross and Buckeye Building and Loan also entered. A safe entry was attempted at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. The Red Cross door was forced, skeleton key used, and damage included torn blotter. police suggested a possible lock-in. Ray St Clair reported the attempted safe crack to police Friday morning.

Gallipolis Second American Red Cross Knights of Pythias Buckeye Ohio Fuel Gas Co Red Cross Red Cross Fund Irene Coker

Lenten Service 400 Years Old At Epiphany Church

Nel sonville holds the third weekly Union Lenten Service at 7 30 p m in the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal with evening prayer dating from 1549 and psalms from the Great Bible 1539 to 1541. Clergy from several churches read lessons and deliver the sermon led by host pastor Rev Ogden Ludlow.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Episcopal William Tindal John Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church J. A. Long Langley Gullett Nazarene Church F. Melvin Wentz First Methodist Church Ogden Ludlow

Notice of Divorce Petition in Athens County Court

James F. Stack files for divorce from Eve Ada Stack in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio Cause 21406 grounds willful absence and gross neglect. Hearing set after April 29 1957 with attorneys Rowland and Rowland.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio James F. Stack Eve- Ada Hvelyns Stack Saxton Kentucky Court of Common Pleas

Nelsonville Church News Listings and Schedules

Local churches in Nelsonville list services and activities. First Presbyterian and Christian-J. A. Long share Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Union Lenten services, choir practices, and youth programs are scheduled through midweek with additional meetings at Mrs. Tom Wolf’s home and various Episcopal and Methodist gatherings.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans J. A. Long Episcopal Church

Nelsonville Esther Class Dinner and Meeting Notes

The Esther Class of the Christian Church met in the church social rooms for dinner. Mrs. Bess Long led the devotions and president Mrs. Anna Linton chaired the business session. Velma Pritchard presented a report. The entertainment was a white elephant sale. Ten members attended.

Esther The Christian Church Church Bess Long Anna Linton Velma Pritchard

Circle Five Presbyterian Women Meet for Rummage Plans

Circle Five of the Presbyterian Women meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Tom Wolf s home. Final plans for the rummage sale on March 30 will be discussed. Mrs William Friedrich is circle leader.

Circle Five Presbyterian Women's Association Tom Wolf William Friedrich

Accidents Licking U.S. Says Safety Official

A National Safety Council official told the Office Management Association of Chicago that the nation is losing the war on traffic accidents. He urged business and industry to provide know how and resources, noting about 40 000 deaths on highways last year as one of the highest totals in history.

Chicago Paul Jones National Safety Council Office Management Association of Chicago

Perspective Topic on Foreign Aid at WOUL Radio

This week on Perspective 1957 WOUL presents a panel show at 7 30 p m Friday with Ohio University economist H B Crewson answering questions from three OU students. In Nelsonville Mayor Hilleary fines Ross Louderback 10 dollars plus costs for a loud muffler and Orris C Roof forfeits 35 dollar bond for unsafe operation.

WOUL Ohio University H. B. Crewson Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Ross Louderback Orris Charles Roof Millfield

Esker Hampton Fined for Crossing Yellow Line in Logan

Esker Hampton of Fort Gay West Virginia was fined ten dollars and costs by Logan mayor Francis Myers on a State Highway Patrol charge of crossing a yellow line.

Logan Esker Hampton Fort Gay W. Va Logan Francis Myers State Highway Patrol

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

Hospital roster shows admissions for Robert Hillyer Athens Route 3 Ken Locke Glouster Route 3 Mrs Grace Loper New Plymouth Mrs Grace Doupler Murray City Kenneth Spirko Athens Mrs Elsie Dunfee Coolville Route 2 and discharges for Arlee Jeffreys Gore Route 1 John McDonald Glouster Route Dwight Clark Carbondale Mrs Florence Hawk Carbon Hill Nathan Thomas Nelsonville Mrs Vera Arbell Buchtel David Starlin Stewart Route 1.

Robert Hillyer Athens Ken Locke Glouster Grace Loper New Plymouth Grace Doupler Murray City Kenneth Spirko Elsie Dunfee Coolville Arlee Jeffreys Gore John McDonald Dwight Clark Carbondale Florence Hawk Carbon Hill Nathan Thomas Nelsonville Vera Arbell Buchtel David Starlin Stewart Route 1

Nelsonville Heart Fund drive raises 842 dollars

Mrs. William Friedrich and Mrs. Jack Wilson, co chairmen of the 1957 Heart Fund Drive, report a check for 842.60 dollars given to the Athens County Heart Fund treasurer. The Pandorian Club sponsored the drive.

Heart Fund Nelsonville William Friedrich Jack Wilson Athens County Heart Fund Pandorian Club

Weekend visitors greet the Tinkhams in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Oscar Tinkham hosted their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Oscar Tinkham Jr in Columbus over the weekend.

Oscar Tinkham Oscar Tinkham, Jr Columbus

Nelsonville Fans Pack Athens for District Semi Final

Nelsonville basketball supporters pack Athens arena as Nelsonville meets New Boston in the district semi final. More than a thousand Nelsonville residents attend with former locals helping draw the crowd including Joe North of Shaw funeral home Mount Vernon and Max Barber of City Loan Wellston.

Nelsonville Athens New Boston Joe North Shaw Funeral Home Mount Vernon Max Barber City Loan Wellston

Scout Troop 66 Receives Charter At Dinner

Nelsonville public notice reports Boy Scout troop 66 charter dinner at the Knights of Pythias Building starting 7 p m. Scouts, parents, and friends will share a covered dish meal and charter presentation. Scoutmaster Larry Crothers and committee members are listed.

Nelsonville Troop 66 Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge 169 K of P Larry Crothers Francis Bacus Keith Butt Jack Sowers C. Roy Tomlinson Wilbur D. Mender R. C. Patton William Howe Charles Hoce

Three from SEO Awarded Degrees at OSU Winter Commencement

Ohio State University winter quarter commencement conferred degrees on 495 graduates. Among them were three Southeastern Ohioans: Paul L. Ward of Cheshire with a Master of Education, Bobbie Dean Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, and John C. Rice of Reedsville with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

Ohio State University Southeastern Ohio Paul L. Ward Cheshire Bobbie Dean Davis John C. Rice Reedsville

Schorr to Air Class A Tournament Semis and Finals

Logan native Dick Schorr will call the Class A state tournament semis and finals from St. John’s Arena Columbus. The broadcasts will air Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23 on WHOK Lancaster with Schorr providing play by play.

LOGAN St. John’s Arena Columbus Dick Schorr Rolland Schorr WHOK Lancaster Schorr

Chauncey-Dover Names Six-Weeks Honor Students

Chauncey-Dover School announces the honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Seniors listed include Joann Augustine Lynn Barry Alan Borchart Myrna Boudinot Jerry Burdette Tim Fulks Kay Kollister Arlene Lester Alex Nogrady Carolyn Tippett Doris Keirns Lorene Keirns Carolyn Blackford Ruth Hammond Wadedene Ritchie Sue Ann Wallace. Juniors named are Malcolm Barry Mary Ann Byers Beverly Nicholson Judy Powell Carol Stotts Ruth Chapman Norvella South John Henry Fiske Linda Koveleski Pat McCafferty Norma Robinson Richard Russell. Sophomores honored are Benny Barnes Penny Borchart Lana Bowman Donna Chadwell Sandra Glab Danny ONeil Patricia Robinette Billy Sycks Sharon Walker Regina Keirns Donna Perry Sherman Schulty Paul Robinson. Freshmen listed include Jean Carr Beverly Hixson Geneva Kierns Janice Love Richard Snyder Dean Barry Fred Bailey Tommy Danner Wanda Keirns John Rhoades Judy Rumfield Russell Tippett.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover School Joann Augustine Lynn Barry Alan Borchart Myrna Boudinot Jerry Burdette Tim Fulks Kay Kollister Arlene Lester Alex Nogrady Carolyn Tippett Doris Keirns Lorene Keirns Carolyn Blackford Ruth Hammond Wadedene Ritchie Sue Ann Wallace Malcolm Barry Mary Henry Fiske Linda Koveleski Pat McCafferty Norma Robinson Richard Russell Benny Barnes Penny Borchart Lana Bowman Donna Chadwell Sandra Glab Danny O’neil Patricia Robinette Billy Sycks Sharon Walker Regina Keirns Donna Perry Sherman Schulty Paul Robinson Jean Carr Beverly Hixson Geneva Kierns Janice Love Richard Snyder Dean Barry Fred Bailey Tommy Danner Wanda Keirns John Rhoades Judy Rumfield Russell Tippett

Chauncey Society Hosts Euchre Club and Local Visits

Chauncey Society Mrs. Grover Patton hosted the Millfield Euchre Club with guests Mrs. Jean Puzz Athens Mrs. Wanda Keirns and Mrs. Helen Sanders Prizes went to Amy Jo Moody Clara Theisen Velma Werner and Wanda Keirns Refreshments were served The Cottage Prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Tinkham Leader will be Mrs Dorothy Lanning Sunday visitors included Mrs. Sarah Heck and Mr and Mrs Robert McCune and son Bobby plus others from Glouster Columbus Norwalk and Columbus area with several local residents noted.

Grover Patton Millfield Euchre Club Jean Puzz Athens Wanda Keirns Helen Sanders Amy Jo Moody Clara Theisen Velma Werner Morristown Holiness Church Jack Tinkham Dorothy Lanning Heck Robert McCune Bobby Glouster Hughie McCune Dorothy Lucille Donna Sue John Russell Ann Schrappe Bob Pierce Henry Heffkin Hattie Mingus Theodore Heffkin Pete McDaniel Columbus Herb Mingus Raymond Pidcock Pamela Brenda Logan J. C. Snider High Street Wadley Sycamore Street

Local Church Schedules Recap Across Chauncey and Area

Numerous congregations in Chauncey and nearby towns publish service times and events. Morristown Holiness led by Helen Tatman lists Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Congregations include Church of God Clar ence Way Evangelistic services and prayer meetings midweek. Parish and MillfieldMeth odist also present, with Chauncey Methodist service at 11 a m. Parish events feature talks by Rev Charles Powers and Taylor Ridge and Greens Run visits with scheduled times. Parish board and prayer nights set for Wednesday evenings.

Morristown Helen Tatman Church of God Clarence Way Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Concord Union The Wesley Foundation Millfield Methodist Norman Dwere Chauncey Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Courtney Taylor Ridge Millfield Robert Smith Greens Run Trimble Charles Powers Millfield Board

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