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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1957

Page

5

Balance of Education and Athletics Urged by Cassady

Nelsonville hear Hopalong Cassady preach balance between education and sports at athletic banquet. He urged study two hours nightly, warned against tramp athletes, and cited OSU 1955 team’s good grades and on field success. Local leaders praised teams, awarded basketballs, and lauded coaches and cheerleaders.

Nelsonville Howard Hopalong) Cassady Ohio State Detroit Lions Cassady Michigan Lowell Cole Dick Hubbard Nelsonville High School Athletic Assn J. K. Kinneer Nelsonville High School Lloyd C. Gray Bert Barnes Buchtel Bruins Nelsonville Athletic Association

Berean Church Women Meet At Mrs Grubbs Home

The Berean Class of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs. Lucille Grubbs with 12 members present. Miss Hazel Rater led devotions and prayer, with Mrs. Ruth delivering the lesson. Members will study Paul and write letters to ill Mrs. Sybil Kittle. April hostesses announced.

Church of Christ Lucille Grubbs Hazel Rater Ruth Paul Sybil Kittle Hazel Raber Anna Malone Barbara Kittle

Union songfest at Jacksonville church on Sunday

A union songfest will be held at the Jacksonville Hollister EUB Churches parish on Sunday at 7 30 p m. The program emphasizes singing and inspiration and invites all to attend and participate.

Jacksonville-Hollister Jacksonville

Spring concert highlights Caldwell band features

Mrs P J Stanley visited her son in law and daughter Raymond Hoffman and family then traveled to Caldwell for the annual spring concert directed by her son Marvin P Wood. A notable feature was a special arrangement of The Wreck of the Shenandoah created for each instrument by Grace Wood Hoffman. Ellen Jane Beyer was the student soloist.

P. J. Stanley Raymond Hoffman Delaware Dam Caldwell Marvin P. Wood Grace Wood Hoffman Ellen Jane Beyer

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admits

Birth Mr and Mrs Robert Trace Glouster a son. Admitted Mrs Lacey Buell Nelsonville Route 1. Miss Ruth Losey Glouster Charles Ted Williams Athens. Mrs Stella Wycuff Nelsonville Route 2. Charles Kittle Glouster. David Clark New Lexington. Herbert Wilson The Plains. Miss Jeanne Schuhmann Louisville Ky. Dismissed Clarence Oliver Chauncey. Mrs Della Linton Nelsonville. Thomas Hood New Marshfield. Billy Zimmer Glouster. Mrs Ruth Horn Haydenville. Mrs Mary Mourne Nelsonville Patrick Morris Zaleski Mrs Mary Adams Nelsonville. Mrs Rex Maiden Nelsonville and daughter.

Lacey Buell Nelsonville Ruth Losey Glouster Charles Ted Williams Athens Stella Wycuff Charles Kittle David Clark New Lexington Herbert Wilson the Plains Jeanne Schuhmann Louisville Clarence Oliver Chauncey Della Linton Thomas Hood New Marshfield Billy Zimmer Ruth Horn Haydenville Mary Mourne Patrick Morris Zaleski Mary Adams Rex Maiden

Nelsonville Engagement for Judy Webster Newtun

Mr and Mrs Webster Newtun announce the engagement of their daughter Judy of Cleveland to Don Weaver of Sandusky son of Mr and Mrs James Weaver of Nelsonville The wedding is planned for September in Nelsonville Methodist Church

Webster Newtun Nelsonville Judy Cleveland Don Weaver Sandusky James Weaver Walnut St Nelsonville Methodist Church

Senior Class Presents 3 Rec Play Tonight

The Glouster High School senior class stages a three act production of Girl Crazy at the school auditorium this evening. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Proceeds fund the senior trip to Washington D. C. Director is Mrs. Betty Rose.

Glouster Glouster High School Washington, D.C Betty Rose

Kellys announce birth of daughter in Lancaster hospital

Mr and Mrs William Kelly of Lancaster announce the birth of a daughter at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital on March 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Forest Kelly of Glouster, Mr Elmer Russell of Millfield, Mrs Grace Russell of Athens, and great grandfather Robert Hanning of Glouster.

Glouster William Kelly Lancaster Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Forest Kelly Elmer Russell Millfield Grace Russell Athens Robert Hanning

Nelsonville Mayor Fines Man for Dog at Large

Nelsonville court in Mayor Far Hilleary's docket fined Morgan Mon roe five dollars plus costs for allowing his dog to run at large yesterday.

Nelsonville Morgan Monroe Nelsonvill Far! Hilleary

Community church schedules and preacher list

A compiled timetable shows multiple area churches with ministers and service times. Chauncey Churches Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock leads Sundays 9:30 and 10:50 worship with a 7:39 evangelistic hour and midweek prayer. Clarence Way hosts unified services at 9:30 and evangelistic at 7:30 with Thursday prayers. Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman preaches with 9:30 Sunday school and 7 p m youth meeting.

Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Church of God Clarence Way Morristown Helen Tatman Chauncey Methodist Norman Dwere Ladies Aid F. EF. Leadingham Robert Gastin Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Ray Mann Mt. Zion EUB Church of the Nazarene Adams St. Langley

Glouster Church Plans Preaching Mission in April

Glouster The Glouster Church of Christ will host a Spring Preaching Mission April 8 through 21 each night at 7 30 with William J Morgan of the Kyowva Evangelistic Association as guest speaker He will also illustrate hymns nightly Local minister Daniel K Teater will lead congregational singing with Helen Kittle Nancy Lemoine and Timmy Teater at the piano Assisting with special music will be the Girls Trio Easter Sunrise service closes the event at 6 am April 21.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ William J. Morgan Kyowva Evangelistic Association Huntington W. Va Morgan Daniel K. Teater Helen Kittle Nancy Lemoine Timmy Teater

Automobiles Crash At Harper and Chestnut

Nelsonville reports a collision at the Harper and Chestnut intersection yesterday afternoon. Lloyd Gibbons of Athens and Reed Warren of Haydenville were the drivers, Gibbons going west on Chestnut and Warren north on Harper Street. Warren was charged with unsafe operation.

Nelsonville Harper and Chestnut Lloyd Gibbons Athens Reed Warren Haydenville Gibbons Warren Harper St

Church Officers Picked for Athens Deanery

Election of officers for a Deanery of five churches held in Athens recently. Delegates from Holy Cross Parish included Miss Josephine Hedfelt Mrs. Mart Ginnan and Mrs. Walter Hobocienski. Mrs. Charles Patton elected secretary of the Deanery.

Glouster Athens Josephine Hedfelt Mart Ginnan Walter Hobocienski Holy Cross Charles Patton

Millfield Home and School Group Meeting Notes

The East Side School hosted the Millfield Home and School organization gathering. Mrs. L. C. Staats of Athens spoke on speech correction. First and second graders performed a song and folk dance. Members discussed future projects and refreshments were served.

Millfield East Side L. C. Staats Athens

Nelsonville area church notices list local visitors and services

A community religious and social column lists visiting families from Enterprise Lorain Elyria Dayton Columbus and Willoughby for Chauncey funeral and other events. It also details Sunday school worship times sermons by multiple pastors and union services at several churches including First Methodist Church Epiphany Pilgrim Holiness and Zion League with events through Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Merle Glass Enterprise Beulah Robinson Delores Lew Hillier Lorain Alta Ossman Frank Gaskin Elyria Clell Cunningham Willoughby Mark Fiske Joan Bruce Shafer Charles Fiske Mark Ruth Dayton Fiske Larry Tom McDaniel Guy Spaulding Florence Fielder Columbus L. D. Sprague Madison Wis W. V. Sprague Charles Lenore Stack Athens Chauncey Harold Showers Glouster Daniel Keirns Leslie Cruikshank Martha Crow Paul Mason St. Paul Minn Mae Mason and Son Russell Albany Wendel Brickels

Birth Announced for Joseph Franklin Price

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Price of Columbus announce the birth of a son, Joseph Franklin, on March 24. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Price of Glouster and Mrs. Mary Andrews of Dayton. Great grandparents are Mrs. Vina Lewis of Glouster and Mr. A. J. Price of Sandusky.

Glouster Kenneth L. Price Columbus Joseph Franklin Frank Price Mary Andrews Dayton Vina Lewis A. J. Price Sandusky

Wesley Players Present Bread at Methodist Church

The Wesley Players plan a religious drama Bread to be staged at the local Methodist church Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Glouster Wesley Players

Local Church Schedules and Services Listed by Denomination

Glouster and surrounding parishes publish weekly service times including Bible school at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Jacksonville and Hollister churches also list Sunday school and worship hours, with faith-based events such as youth fellowship and union songfests. Catholic services note Lenten rites and daily masses, while Methodist and Adventist congregations provide preaching, prayer, and study sessions across weekdays and weekends.

Millfield Norman Dwere Concord Union The Wesley Foundation Athens First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminister Fellowship Deanville Women’s Association Methodist Church Christian J. A. Long Church of Christ D. K. Teater Jacksonville W. E. Crace Union Glouster Methodist Dale Hoplight

Sabbath Services Schedule With Holy Communion

Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Local elders Robert Craig and Stephen Craig preside. Holy communion observed. Services held on Saturday.

Summitt Robert Craig Stephen Craig

Nelsonville Elks Host Euchre Tourney With Lancaster

Nelsonville Elks Lodge members plan a euchre tournament with Lancaster at the local Elks Home. The game starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday and ladies are asked to bring a covered dish.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Lancaster Elks

Bishop Hobson to Visit Nelsonville Church on Sunday

The Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson Bishop of Southern Ohio of the Episcopal Church will visit the Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville Sunday afternoon for brief services at 3 p.m.

Nelsonville Henry W. Hobson Southern Ohio Episcopal Church

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