Carrier Barber Wins 2 Successive Awards
Nelsonville teen Jimmy Barber, son of Garrett and Rosamund Barber, earns two honors from The Athens Messenger for economy reading and loyalty to his paper route. The 15 year old Carbon Hill High School sophomore also excels in music as first trumpet in his band and brass quartet, with plans for higher education saving at 40 percent of earnings from his nine dollar route started May 20, 1956. He helps older customers, attends First Christian Church, and enjoys hunting swimming and baseball.
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Nelsonville
Messenger
Immy Barber
Garrett
Rosamund Barber
Nelsonvile
Route 1
Athens Messenger
Jimmy
Carbon Hill High School
Athens
Columbus
First Christian Church
Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Birth and Admissions
Birth: Mr and Mrs Jerry Dew Corn ing a son. Admitted: Mrs Hazel Cone Athens Route. Mrs Hattie Murphy Nelson ville Route 1. Arthur Hupp Trimble. Dismissed: Mrs Allen Pendleton Chauncey and daughter. Mrs William Whitlatch Nelsonville and son. Shayne Mender Nelsonville. Shelly Mender Nelsonville. Harry Mills Corning. Mrs Lizzie Gethers Nelsonville. Mrs Mary Graham New Plymouth Route 2. John R. Davis Gloucester. Mrs Emma White Amesville. Blood used One Pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Murphy
Nelsonville
Arthur Hupp
Trimble
Allen Pendleton
Chauncey
William Whitlatch
Shayne Mender
Shelly Mender
Harry Mills
Corning
Lizzie Gethers
Mary Graham
New Plymouth
John R. Davis
Glouster
Emma White
Amesville
Ministerial Association Promotes Nelsonville Area
The Nelsonville Ministerial Association met at First Christian Church to plan promoting the area as a vacation spot. Churches will cooperate. attendees included Revs. Ludlow Evans Leadingham Faulconer and Dr. Wentz. Next meeting set for Wednesday May 21 at 10 am.
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Nelsonville
Bibles Presented to Methodist Youth at Graduation
Nelsonville church will present Bibles to high school graduates during Sunday worship services.
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Nelsonville
Memorial Day Plans in Nelsonville Prepared
Nelsonville plans for Memorial Day at Green Lawn and Fort Street Cemeteries were announced by Don Brady of Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion. Grave flags are ordered and members will meet May 29 at 5 p.m. near the Greenlawn entrance to decorate graves. all legionnaires and Veterans in York Township are urged to participate.
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Nelsonville
Green Lawn
Fort Street
Don Brady
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Soldiers Circle
Greenlawn
Legionnaires
York Township
Ground Observer Corps Meeting This Friday
Ground Observer Corps members in Nelsonville gather Friday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion War Memorial Blog to view the film Battle for Britain by Sgt. Lynn Sudduth. The one hour documentary covers WWII bombing and V2 raids and updates members on reporting techniques and defense roles in the missile age. Wings will be presented to several eligible corps members at the meeting.
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Nelsonville
Ground Observer Corps
American Legion War Memorial
Lynn Sudduth
U. S. Air Force
Britain
Nelsonville Post Office Receives Facelift and Improvements
Nelsonville's post office is being painted inside and out. Rear work will blacktop loading areas and add space. Juniper bushes are planned at the front, enhancing the building’s appearance.
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Nelsonville
Rev McIntyre to Start Synod Duties in Nelsonville
The Rev Leonard McIntyre arrives today to oversee city and industrial work for the Synod of Ohio at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. He will base his family at the Church House on 83 Washington St and travel to Deanville and Dorr Run chapels. His early tasks include a May 19 Vacation Church School teacher training in Athens and a June Bible School at the local church. The C&I work began in 1925 with Rev John Lloyd Evans assisting and Dr Charles Pender directing.
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Nelsonville
Leonard McIntyre
Synod of Ohio of the
Presbyterian Church
McIntyre
E. Washington St
Deanville
Dorr
Athens
The
Hocking Valley
John Lloyd Evans
William Nethery
Charles Pender
C&ii
Legion Post Holds Election in Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan Post 229 announces the annual officer election set for Monday May 26 with nominations by Warren Robinette and floor bids. Incumbents Don Brady as commander and Robert Mathews as adjutant noted. A Memorial Day 7 30 pm get-together for legionnaires and families is planned with refresh ments. A fund drive launches to buy new furniture for the Post meeting rooms.
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Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Warren Robinette
Edward Carter
Don Brady
Robert Mathews
Mail Box Improvement Week Set in May
Nelsonville officials designate the week of May 1924 as mail box improvement time. Patrons are urged to fix up paint and straighten rural boxes to enhance front yard or roadside scenery with flowers or small paint touches. Observers note many boxes do not reflect the home and residents are urged to participate.
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Nelsonville
Postal Department
Mrs Grover Patton Hosts Millfield Bridge Club
Mrs Grover Patton hosted the Millfield Bridge Club with two tables in play. Ruth Simpkins won high score, Elizabeth Willis second, Grace Border low. Travel awarded to Keith Omen. Other players included Bertha Sanders, Virginia Kozma, Louise Muzio, Patton. Dessert course served.
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Chauncey
Grover Patton
Millfield Bridge Club
Ruth Simpkins
Elizabeth Willis
Grace Border
Keith Omen
Bertha Sanders
Virginia Kozma
Louise Muzio
Patton
Mothers Honor Mothers Day Social in Nelsonville Church
The junior department of the Methodist Church hosted Mothers Day events with a corsage welcome, Sunshine Minstrel program led by Bessie Stephenson, talent from youths, and a film shown. 85 persons were served punch, cupcakes, and nuts at a purple lilac table setup with various volunteers and teachers listed. The Mary Martha Group of the Christian Church will meet tonight at 8 p.m. at Carol Williams’ home with program by Shirley Crothers.
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The
Methodist Church
F. Stage
Bessie Stephenson
Sunshine Minstrel
Miss Stephenson
East School
Sandy Forbes
Rita Hunley
Pamela Philopoulos
Nancy Bumgardner
Mary Martha
Christian Church
Carol Williams
Shirley Crothers
Wanda Gully
May meeting of Group One Women’s Fellowship honors Mrs. Hannah Thomas
The May gathering of Group One of the Christian Women's Fellowship had 14 members present. Lou Allen led with singing and prayers as plans were made to sell Christmas cards. A nominating committee of Helen Mechem, Belle Lancaster and Ruth White was named. Ruth White led the Mother’s Day program, with devotions by George Foughty on Mothers. Leona Stedwell, Dorothy Ruscoe and Helen Mechem read the 103rd Psalm. The June meeting will be a picnic at Miss Sigrid Love’s home. Refreshments were served to all members and guest Mrs. Ted Faulconer.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship
Hannah Thomas
Lou Allen
Helen Mechem
Belle Lancaster
Ruth White
George Foughty
Leona Stedwell
Dorothy Ruscoe
Sigrid Love
Ted Faulconer
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Elect Officers
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters held a regular meeting electing officers. Ethel Lewis was chosen president with Grace Glab as vice president Alma Barry secretary and Jack McCafferty treasurer. Band Camp plans were discussed with location to be announced.
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Chauncey
Chauncey- Dover Band Boosters
Ethel Lewis
Grace Glab
Alma Barry
Jack McCafferty
Pirouette Club May Meeting At Mrs Guily Home
May meeting of the Pirouette Club at Mrs. Dick Guily's home with 13 members. President Mrs. Ora North led the business session, pledge to the flag and Lord's prayer observed. Ways and means chair Mrs. Harold Smith announced a white elephant sale for the next meeting. Junior pledge report given. June meeting set for Mrs. Ted Covert's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirouette Club
Dick Guily
Ora North
Harold Smith
Ways and ,Means
Ted Covert
Esther Church Women Hold Evening Meeting
The Esther Class of the Christian Church met in church social rooms with Mrs. Anna Lowery presiding. Mrs. Velma Pritchard and Mrs. Flora Powell read reports after a 6 pm dinner. Mrs. Bertha Lawson led devotions using the Eighth Psalm.
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Esther
The
Christian Church
Anna Lowery
Velma Pritchard
Flora Powell
Bertha Lawson
Family Night at First Christian Church Draws 75 Plus Attendees
May 7 event at the First Christian Church gathered more than 75 men women and children for a pot luck dinner and group singing led by Rev. Ted Faulconer. Entertainment featured Marlene Koker Larita Kay Koker Rosemary Koker Jimmy Jerry and Herbert Cot trill and Glen Tharp. Faulconer spoke on the importance of establishing a happy home among all family groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ted Faulconer
Marlene Koker
Larita Kay Koker
Rosemary Koker
Jimmy
Jerry
Herbert Cottrill
Glen Tharp
Mr. Faulconer
Nelsonville Garden Club Meeting Date Change
The Nelsonville Garden Club schedules its next meeting for Tuesday May 20 at 6 p m in Ethel's Tea Room. Hostesses are Mrs George Freer chairwoman Mrs Frank Oakley Mrs John Wood and Mrs P G Oakley.
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Nelsonville Garden Club
Ethel
George Freer
Frank Oakley
John Wood
P. G. Oakley
York Grange 2436 Plans Friday Meeting
York Grange 2436 will meet Friday at 8 p m with Ed Howard master in charge serving committee includes Mr and Mrs Delbert Patton Mr and Mrs Floyd Fuller Mr and Mrs Ted Winingman and Mrs Gertrude Nixon.
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York Grange
Ed Howard
Delbert Patton
Floyd Fuller
Ted Winingman
Gertrude Nixon
Flowers honor church mothers at First Methodist
At First Methodist Church last Sunday flowers were presented to Mrs. Wilson Green as the oldest mother, to Mrs. Bill Duvall as the youngest and to Mrs. Bill Mingus for having the largest family present.
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Wilson Green
Bill Duvall
Bill Mingus
Methodist Youth Fellowship Plans Park Outing
The Methodist Youth Fellowship met at 6 p m Sunday with 17 members and adviser Mrs F M Wentz. Beverly Bennett led devotions before a play by Ted Voigt Bill Kunzman Robert Frank Sharon Clouster and Cleon Higgins. They plan a party and outdoor meeting in the city park Sunday at 5 p m and ask attendees to bring buns wieners and drink.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
F. M. Wentz
Beverly Bennett
Ted Voigt
Bill Kunzman
Robert Frank
Sharon Clouster
Cleon Higgins
Miss Bateman Weds William Waugh in Chauncey Ceremony
In Chauncey Christian Church on May 10 Margaret Bateman daughter of Nelsonville residents and William Waugh son of Haydenville families united in marriage. Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney officiated. The bride wore satin and lace with a skull cap veil and pearls. the groom wore a summer Army uniform. A reception followed at 628 Walnut Street Nelsonville with numerous relatives from Nelsonville Dayton Haydenville and Kimberly. The couple will reside at Ft. Knox Kentucky.
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Nelsonville
Chauncey
Margaret Bateman
William Waugh
Robert Bateman
Edith Bateman
Waugh
Fred Waugh
Haydenville
Cora Waugh
Gilbert B. Courtney
U. S. Army
Ft. Knox
Kay Gillian
Gilbert Courtney
Walnut St
Hubert Bateman
Harold Bateman
Ralph Wolf Services To Be Held Friday
Final rites for Ralph B. Wolf age 61 of Nelsonville Route 2 will be held Friday at 1 p m in the Connett Church with Dr F M Wentz officiating. Burial will be in Connett cemetery. Friends may call at Johnson funeral home until services time.
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Nelsonville
Ralph B. Wolf
Connett Church
F. M. Wentz
Connett Cemetery
Johnson Funeral Home
Worker Injured at Trace Run Mine in Carbondale
Nelsonville Henry Laffer ty 36 Carbondale worked at the Trace Run Mine in Carbondale. He was injured on the forehead when a mine car slipped as he attempted to jack it on the track. He received stitches and treatment and was dismissed from Mount St. Mary Hospital emergency room.
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Nelsonville
Henry Lafferty
Carbondale
Trace Run
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Cox Family Guests From Lancaster And Dayton
Sunday visitors to Mrs. Agnes Cox included her son and his wife Mr and Mrs John Cox and daughter Sharon of Lancaster and her grandson Mr and Mrs John Edward Cox of Dayton.
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Cox’s
Nelsonville
Agnes Cox
John Cox
Sharon
Lancaster
John Edward Cox
Dayton
Cashman Family Relocates to St. Clairsville
Dr. Harold Cashman and his wife and family move today to St. Clairsville where he serves as county health commissioner. He has been medical director of the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital since its opening.
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Nelsonville
Harold Cashman
St. Clairsville
Cashman
Southeast
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Carrier Barber
Jimmy Barber
Jerry Dew
Hazel Cone
Tippett's Market
Chauncey Ohio
Bermuda
Jamaica
Bowman
Chauncey, Ohio
Rev. McIntyre
Legion Post
Debbie Galvin
Jeri Forbes
Jessica Howe
Frances Stage
Helen Brown
Garnet Hanna
Verna Hickman
Martha Croup
Edna Scott
Merle Stewart
Lanetta Hodgson
Jennie Oakley
Marie Hall
Sadie Linton
Emma Cook
Oita Tharp
Blanch Stanley
Bess Long
Gertrude Green
White Elephant Sale Set
Eather
Range
Miss Bateman
Willa Wooten
Logan
Robert Gillian
Mike
Faye Childress
Harry Childress
Mary
Howard
Charlotte
Candy
Roger
Charles Waugh
Helen Oliver
Ed Mount
Kimberly
Ralph Wolf
Wolfe
W. Washington St
General Electric
Refric
Zerators
the Cable Co. and
Hoffman Appliance Co. Cable Building
W. Washing
Famous Maker
Cotton
Canvas Oxfords
UNIC
Saletes
Hilleary Shoe Hospital
Foster's
Speidel
Foster's Drug & Jewelry Store
Washington St
Cashman’s Move
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