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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

7

Pythians Hear Address On Problems At Meeting

Fred Brumt past grand chancellor of Cleveland addressed the Nelsome Pythians from Crooksville Logan Lancaster Wilkesville and nearby areas Wednesday night at Valley Lodge. He cited a 1900 membership and explained the fraternal order is not dead noting lodges active in communities. Brumt spoke on lessons of Ohio Domain and the Pythian program aiding the aged and children while stressing citizenship and brotherly love. Past chancellor pins were presented and guests included Lawrence Smith Johns town and James Hollenbaugh Logan.

Nelsonville Pythians Crooksville Logan Lancastter Wilkesville Ingail Fred Brumt Cleveland Valley Lodge Brumt Pythian Order Raymond C. Patton Ohio Springfield Ohio Pythian

Ohio Valley Students Win Honors at OU

Ohio University honors day awards recognize four students from the Ohio River valley. Eileen Wickline of Racine Route 2 wins a Women’s League Individual Scholarship. Barbara Roush of Racine Route 1 ties for Phi Beta Kappa third place. Mason County students Katharine Woolfitt of Point Pleasant and James Thorn of Henderson receive Alpha Samba Delta senior honors and Men's Union scholarships respectively.

Ohio University Ohio River Valley Stuents Racine Maeson County Women's League Eileen Wickline Cine Route 2 Barbara Ro Roush Human Ties Mason County Katharine’ Mary Woolfitt Park' Drive Point Pleasant Alpha Samba Delta James E.thorn Henderson

Mrs Rees Named District Officer At Shrine Session

At the Supreme Shrine session in Kansas City Ruth Rees of Logan was named District Material Objective chairman for the ensuing year. She serves as secretary of Venus Chapter OBS Logan and will begin duties immediately. Also named district deputy at the same session was Mabel Gano of Marietta.

Neldonville Supreme Shrine Kansas City Ruth Rees Logan Hocking Valley Shrine Rees Venus Chapter OBS Mabel Gano Marietta

Drum Corps Performance Planned for Mother's Day Event

Nelsonville VFW Drum Corps Post 3467 will take part in a Mother's Day program at the City Playground. Members are asked to report in uniform by 12 30 pm for the event lineup.

Nelsonville VFW Sunda

Flag Display Urged On Mother's Day

Dugan's Pow Legion Ing Ai them at tee Day Sunday Ospital Notes This in one of the eight days HO PHAN Noten premribed by the Congress Onate and Mrs Wane Tunle ee ee Nelsonville a daughter ac active properly anplayed Other dates coming up soon Memorial Dep May Sty and Flag Day 2 he Lion Post will ord 3 Legion Post will order war i toa ye American Flags for cs ry Severance McCune Ueto ptrenee then Mrs Ruth Mornin Athens Gerald Priser Nelome Route-4

Dugan Congress Nelsonville Lion Legion Post Severance McCune Ueto Ruth Mornin Athens Gerald Priser Nelome

Carnival Comes to Nelsonville With Advance Ride Tickets

Volunteers Joseph Ellman of the New Lexington Fire Department sponsor a carnival in Nelsonville next week. William Lehman of Logan arranged advance sale of ride tickets for children and adults at City Hall Jimmie Shafer’s Service Station and Barber’s Service Station at reduced prices.

Herman Hill Glous Nelsonville Voluners Joseph Ellman New Lexter Fire Department Ington William Lehman Logan City Hall Jimmie Shafer Barber's

Mrs Erb Dies at 76 in Elmira District

Mrs. Erb, 76, of Swensonville Elmira area, native of Nell, daughter of the late James and Julia Dup ler, spent life in the district. Survived by husband Jerome and six children, a brother Peter Dup ler, a sister, and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at United Brethren Church in Monday. burial Carbon Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Warren North Funeral Home until noon.

Swensonville Elmira Mond Pital Erb Nel Jamey Julia Dupler United Brethren ‘Church Jerome Erb Dewey Erb New York Flossie Brooks Lewis Erb Monday Sarah Hammill Columbus Roy Erb Piney Fork Gail Erb Richmond Peter Dupwe Real Carbon Hill Warren-North Funeral Home

Holzer Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Holzer Hospital reports a birth for Mr and Mrs Walter Fraley of Jackson a daughter. Admissions list numerous individuals including Eskew Gallipo Hale Oak Hill Richard and Easter Farley Ewington John Blackwood Rutland Mrs Dave Ridge Sr Jack Wilburn Richards Isnaugle Jackson and more. Downington area social notes recount visits by Mrs Maize Brickles Mr Leroy Haning and many others spanning several households and recent hosting events.

Walter Fraley Jackson Eskew Gallipoes Marietta Henry McCown Ironton Richard D. Cogan Verett Dale Reedy Maude Mannering James Riggle Paul McGraw Lawler Melye Edwards Douglas Runyon Philip Davis Ricky Lear Forrest Alexder Charles Clarke Charles Virgil Sigler

Fines Set for Overloaded Trucks in Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary court imposed minimum fines of 25 dollars plus costs for overloaded trucks as charged by the State Highway Patrol. Melvin Howard Todd of New Plymouth pled guilty to an overload of 2000 pounds on a single axle, and John S Hayes of Withamt faced an overload of 760 pounds. Scouts Cancel Meeting in Nelsonville Troop 68 will not meet today, weather permitting next week an overnight trip is planned for members.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol Melvin Howard ‘Todd New Plymouth John S. Hayes Wwithamt Boy Scouts

Nelsonville Church News and Services Overview

Church notices list multiple congregations with service times, Sunday schools, and Mother’s Day programs. Notable: Caistian-rort and Short Sts with J A Long as minister. Raymond Simpson at Pilgrim Holiness. First Presbyterian details including Mothers Day and child choir. Episcopal parish plans for Fourth Sunday after Easter. Nazarene and Baptist items with weekly prayer meetings and youth programs.

Caistian J. A. Long Christian Youth Fellowship Jesus Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut_St Raymond Simpson Young Peoples Service Robert Gastin Jefferson St Melvin Wentz First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Suzanne Wolfe Deborah Galvin First Baptist Adams and W. Columbus Sts C.J. Carpenter Columbus the First Baptist Rendville Episcopal Paul E. Hannaford B.D St. Paul's Church

Nelsonville Soc Notes Club Attends Concert

Garden Club members attended a flower show and band concert sponsored by The Plains Garden Club last Sunday. Attendees included Mrs. W. W. Warren and others, with guests Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reeves of Logan. Bake sale set for Saturday at the Dew Hotel starting at 9 am run by Girl Scout and Brownie troops. DAR members from Kazaveth Zane Dew Chapter in Columbus attended Regents’ meeting. locals Mrs. Siddie, Mr. Shepard, Miss Nixon and others accompanied by regent Mrs. Torr. Dar luncheon reservations urged for May 16. Sgt. Dale McNamee and Sgt. Gale McNamee home from Germany for 30 days visiting parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harris Wood of Columbus to visit late this week with mother Mrs. John W. Wood.

Garden Club The Plains Garden Club Trompere W. W. Warren Wesley Hawk More Bertha N EE. Bell C. le Stout Malvern Wilson Harry Reeves Logan Kazaveth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Columbus Deshler Hotel Wmn. E. Siddie Miles Shepard Bertha ‘Nixon Anthony ‘Torrher Governor Worth Ington Awemiers Kuemoren Zane Dew Dar J.M. Harty Dale meNamee Gale McNamee Germany Cave A.B. McNamee Arkansas Gale Harris Wood John W. Wood Washington St

Athens Messenger Church Listings 1955 Evening Services

In the 1955 Athens Messenger issue, church notices show Wesleyan Methodist at Watkins Street with Sunday services at 7:30 p.m. and Bible preaching, Re-Organized Latter Day Saints at 643 Jackson Street led by D C Norris with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Prayer services occur Tuesday and Wednesday, Zion League meets Thursday at 7:20 p.m.

Athens Wesleyan Methodist Watkins, St Charles Hil Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. C Norris Zion League

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