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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1959

Page

2

Hilleary Wins Nelsonville Mayor Nomination in Primary

Earl Hilleary defeats Hubert Mender 390 to 202 in Nelsonville Ohio primary election. Republicans outpoll Democrats 2 to 1 with 595 GOP and 287 Democratic voters. Top Republican vote-getter Ward Phillips led council with 455 votes. Harmony and Kreig Skemp led in other city offices.

John Ward Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Hubert Mender Nelson Athens Hilleary Mender Robert Auflick Mable Tignor Herman Ruble Mary Louise Sparks Roy Snackenberg Ward Phillips Cecil Brown Alonzo Figgins A. F Babe) Harmony Republi Can Nancy Kreig Skemp Charles (Skinney) Gettle Clarence Stage Gettle Violet Hollenbaugh Amos Ailes Charles Shafer

Conference Set for Scioto Valley in Spencer Ridge Church

The Scioto Valley Christian Conference begins its third quarterly session at Spencer Ridge Church this Saturday at 7:30 p m. All members should attend as this will be the last gathering before the annual conference.

Nelsonville Scioto

Rotary address by Rev. Ted Faulconer inspires youth service

Nelsonville Rot ary Club heard Rev. Ted Faulconer urge members to apply Service above Self to youth as well as adults. He recalled Rotary youth programs in Ashland Kentucky and Ironton district events, noting sponsorship, guidance, parties, projects, and a world affairs institute in Cincinnati. Richard Hubbard joined as a new member of the People's Bank Co.

Nelsonville Ted Faulconer Rotary Club Ironton Ashland World Affairs Institute Cincinnati Rotary Rotarians Richard Hubbard People’s Bank Co

Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief for Backache and Pain

The ad promotes Doan's Pills as fast relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains. It claims soothing effect on bladder irritation and mild diuretic action. It touts improved sleep and long standing use, urging readers to buy the new larger size.

Dean Doan

Eagles Elect New Officers

Nelsonville Eagles members elected new officers by acclamation with Barney Jacobs becoming worthy president. Other officers include Gilbert Smith junior past worthy president Danny Keyes worthy vice president Leslie Grubb chaplain Gerald Jacobs treasurer Morris Clouston conductor Leroy Bennett outside guard Don McMannis inside guard Bob Wilson trustee and holdover trustees Lincoln Swaim Richard Smith. Watson Wolfe remains secretary with one year left on his term.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Barney Jacobs Gilbert Smith Danny Keyes Leslie Grubb Gerald Jacobs Morris Clouston Leroy Bennett Don McMannis Bob Wilson Lincoln Swaim Richard Smith Watson Wolfe

Boy Scouts To Meet on Camporee Plans in Ripley

Nelsonville Troop 66 sponsored by Knights of Pythias Lodge 169 will discuss participation in the council camporee June 5-7 at Ripley West Virginia. Attendance at Area Council Camp Kootaga will be considered with tentative dates set.

Nelsonville Knights of Pytihas Lodge Ripley W. Va Kootaga

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists admissions including Kenneth Spencer Murray City James Hutchinson Haydenville Steven Nixon Nelsonville Route Mrs Mary E Blaker Corning Mrs Elizabeth Gail Glouster Route 3 Everett Spurlock Carbon Hill William Hanley Glouster Route Mrs Carol Ann Smith Glouster Route Mrs Dorothy Funk New Lexington Mrs Betty Lee Lyons Nelsonville Thomas Wolf Nelsonville Mrs Lilah Ely Mineral and discharges of Mrs Donald Helber Logan and daughter Mrs John Haines Nelsonville and son Richard Dew Corning Mrs Donna Monks Nelson James McGarva Murray City Jerry Waldeck Glouster Jerry Nogrady Jr Millfield Mrs Della Harris Shawnee.

Kenneth Spencer Murray City James Hutchinson Haydenville Steven Nixon Nelsonville Mary E. Blaker Corning Elizabeth Gail Glouster Everett Spurlock Carbon Hill William Hanley Betty Lee Lyons Thomas Wolf Lilah Ely Mineral Donald Helber Logan John Haines Richard Dew Donna Monks James McGarva Jerry Waldeck Jerry Nogrady, Jr Millfield Della Harris Shawnee Carol Ann Smith

New Straitsville Church Notes and Family News

The WSCS met with 18 members. Delphus Miller led devotions The World to Christ We Bring. Gladys Sines received the mystery package. A birth announced: Raymond Michael on April 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stickhorn. Grandparents listed include Clem Craig Shawnee and Tillie Vernon New Straitsville. A dinner celebrated Mrs. Bertha Pierce’s birthday with local relatives. Others mentioned include Jeanette Levingston at Toledo and Arthur Cheetam visiting Springfield.

New Straitsville WSCS Methodist Church Christ Delphus Miller Gladys Sines Nellie Shuttleworth Gladys Lines Leslie Gill Paul Stickhorn New Lexington Raymond Michael Clem Craig Shawnee Ben Stickdorn, Jr Ben Stickdorn Corning Mat Craig Tillie Vernon Bertha Pierce Marvin Pierce James Pierce Pete McQuade Bruce Randy Roland Pierce David Jimmy Logan Jeanette Levingston Ohio Rebekah Assembly Toledo Arthur Cheetham Springfield J. A. Devol Margaret Carrigan Dayton Harold Vernon Cleveland George Vernon

Amesville OES Chapter Hosts Chicken Dinner and Initatory Work

Amesville Euphemia Chapter No 200 of Amesville hosted a chicken dinner before its annual inspection. One hundred twenty nine members and guests attended the initatory work conferring two candidates. Grand officers and officers from several nearby towns attended. A spring flower decor and a coffee hour followed with refreshments.

Amesville Euphemia OES No Carrie Cassidy Athens Glouster Beverly Chesterhill Bartlett Marietta Guysville Albany McConnelsville

Dugan Post Nominates Officers for American Legion Year

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will nominate officers at the regular session Monday May 11 at 745 p.m. A slate will be placed in nomination with further floor nominations. Delegates will be chosen for the 8th District Convention in July. Current officers include Don Brady commander Charles Courtney first vice commander John Wade second vice commander Robert Mathews adjutant Warren Robinette finance officer Paul Barrows sergeant at arms. One trustee and five executive committee members will also be chosen.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Don Brady Charles Courtney John Wade Robert Mathews Warren Robinette Paul Barrows

Redmen To Meet Nelsonville Tribe 179 Friday

The Redmen of Kill Eagle Tribe 179 in Nelsonville call all officers and members to a Friday 7:30 p m meeting. Refreshments will be served after the gathering.

Nelsonville Kill Eagle

Scout Committee Meeting In Nelsonville Tonight

A Girl Scout committee meeting for leaders and troop committee mothers will be held today at 8 p m in the Girl Scout Little House.

Nelsonville — A Girl Scout Committee Girl Scout Little House

Mollohan Visits Parkersburg TB Patient Mother

Mr. Vernon Mollohan arrived by plane in Parkersburg from Taft California to visit his mother Mrs. Myrtle Mollohan who is a patient at the Nelsonville Tuberculosis Hospital.

Vernon Mollohan Parkersburg Taft Calif Myrtle Mollohan Nelsonville Tuberculosis Hospital

Pandorians to Meet Nelsonville Group Multi-City

The Pandorian Club will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Chris Wolfe Sr. in West City Limits for a local gathering and discussion.

Pandorians Nelsonville Pandorian Club Chris Wolfe West City Limits

Group Two Meeting Held On Monday

Mrs. Merle Stewart entertained Group Two of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church Monday evening. The gathering included singing Have Thine Own Way Lord and a unison Lord's Prayer, with reports from secretary Nelle Snowden and treasurer Edith Patton.

Nelsonville Merle Stewart, Jackson Sr Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church Arlene Powell Trimble Nelle Snowden Edith Patton Otto Tharp Catherine Figgins Christian Witness Middle East Flossie Cope Mabel Birge Gertrude Clouston Madison St Inez Courtney

Local Church Choosen As Site Of Youth Crusade

TELSONVILLE The Nelsonville Church of the Pilgrim Holiness denomination has been chosen as the site for the Youth Crusade for Christ sponsored by Pilgrim Holiness churches of the Nelsonville Zone. The event runs the week of June 8. The Rev. Joseph Brown and his family of Indianapolis Ind are the engaged workers. He is noted for his work among youth.

Telsonville Nelsonville Church Pilgrim Holiness Denomination Youth Crusade For Christ Pilgrim Holiness Churches of Nelsonville Zone Joseph Brown Indianapolis Ind

Meeting Cancelled Circle Four WSCS Due to Illness

Circle Four of the WSCS at First Methodist Church will not meet this month because members are ill. The postponement affects the usual gathering with no rescheduled date announced.

Nelsonville Circle Four WSCS First Methodist Church

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