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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1953

Page

14

Nelsonville High School Class of 1953 Graduation Address

Dr. Lionel G. Crocker delivered the NHS Class of 1953 address on education as a passport to citizenship. He urged 40 graduates to choose professions carefully, contribute to community, and reach Denison University as noted by honors for Jo Ann Mallin, Martha Parsons, Maureen Kelley, and Robert Henshaw, among 1953 diploma recipients.

Nelsonville Lionel G. Crocker Denison University Granville Ohio Nelsonville High School Denison Cope James W. Cope P. m James Gilbert Jo Ann Hughes Marlene Stage Board of Education Prin. J. Kinneer Bessie Ball Lloyd C. Gray National Honor Society Jo Ann Mallin Martha Newton Parsons Ohio University Maureen Kelly Robert Henshaw Alma Jo Anderson Lois Ellen Blackford Richard Bond Joy Ann

Graduates Hear Requisites for Contented Life at Commencement

New Straitsville High School honored graduates with nine requisites for a contented life drawn from German authors. Dr. Arthur H. Buckle of Ohio University delivered the index, urging health wealth strength humility patience charity faith hope and love. Invocation by Rev. Owen Plumley preceded diplomas presented by Joseph Shuttleworth.

New Straitsville New Straitsville High School Arthur H. Buckle Ohio University Owen Plumley Richard Wade Helen Plumley Patsy Davis Marilyn Wallace Rita Jo Graham Margaret Sapp Joseph Shuttleworth Supt. O. E Ruth Marie Littman Gary Walker Robert Lloyd Ann Wilson Allen Wilson Alva Blosser Dale Wolfe Charlene Nixson Joy Babbs Carol Fry James Harris Alice Lanning Robert Littman Pete McQuade Dorothy Saulbeamer William Thompson Kathryn Stephenson Thurma Jean Thompson

Mrs. Goldie Deer Dies at 64 in Nelsonville

Mrs. Goldie Deer 64 wife of Charles Deer of Carbon Hill Road Nelsonville died early today at Mount St. Mary Hospital after being ill since Thursday. A lifelong Hocking County resident she is survived by three sons including Charles Jr and Arthur and three daughters. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Stout funeral home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Goldie Deer Charles Deer Carbon Hill Road Mount St. Mary Hospital Hocking County Charles, Jr Arthur Akron Denver Columbus Robert Guess Logan Nora Ervin Willard Guess Frost Arthur Guess Stout Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Boxes Shipped by VFW Auxiliary to Korea Veterans

The Auxili ary United of VFW Post 3467 shipped 30 boxes to local veterans serving in Korea. Packs were completed at Post headquarters with donations from Wm. Brooks Shoe Co. Each box held writing materials a pen magazines peanuts and Kleenex. The three large cartons were forwarded to Youngstown for overseas shipment.

Nelsonville United VFW Korea Wm. Brooks Shoe Co Post Headquarters Brooks Youngstown

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

Mount St Mary Hospital reports admissions of Mrs Charles Christian Mans field Eleanor Spencer Murray City Raymond Maness Logan Charles Kennedy Logan Victor Reider Logan Massa Montell Shawnee Anthony Montell Shawnee Mrs Goldie Deer Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Edna Clouston Haydenville and dismissals of James Kavlish Nelsonville Route Elton Bulstrom Glouster Route Mrs Thurman Kline Gore Route 1 and daughter Mrs Walter Saving Logan Bernard Noon New Lexington Mrs Lester McGrath Logan Route 4 and daughter Immunization slated Nelsonville second immunizations for pre school children will be held by the Athens City County Health Department in Buchtel and Deanville Tuesday morning June 2.

Charles Christian Mansfield Eleanor Spencer Murray City Raymond Maness Logan Charles Kennedy Victor Reider Massa Montell Shawnee Anthony Montell Goldie Deer Nelsonville Edna Clouston Haydenville James Kavlish Thurman Kline Gore Walter Saving Bernard Noon New Lexington Lester McGrath Athens City-County Buchtel and Deanville

Dance to Be Sponsored by Nelsonville VFW Buckeye Buddies

Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW will sponsor a dance at the Post Home on Riverside Saturday at 9 p.m. Music by the Buckeye Buddies.

POST Nelsonville Nelsonville Post VFW Riverside Buckeye Buddies

Flag Group to Meet at Legion Hall for Memorial Day Work

Nelsonville. The committee to place flags on veterans graves at Green Lawn Cemetery will convene at the Legion Building today at 5 45 p m or meet at the cemetery entrance at 6 p m J O Steenrod is chairman. Members include Spanish American veterans American Legion VFW Post 3467 Jimmie Jones Post VFW and other area veterans. Memorial Day services begin with assembly at 9 30 a m at the Legion Home for a march to Fort Street Cemetery and a 10 a m service at Fort St and 10 30 a m at Green Lawn. Flags may be displayed at homes and businesses and public buildings flags should be half staff until noon then raised to full staff at noon.

Nelsonville Green Lawn Cemetery Legion J. O. Steenrod American Legion VFW Jimmie Jones Legion Home Fort Street Green Lawn Fort St

Nelsonville Church News and Service Schedule

Local church listings include Fort and Short Streets routes with services at Nelsonville Church of Christ and Pilgrim Holiness, plus First Presbyterian and Epiphany Episcopal notices. Memorial Sunday worship at Nelsonville Church, youth fellowship, choir, and midweek activities. Pilgrim Holiness services and prayer meetings. Presbyterian flowers for living sermon and a church wedding. Epiphany Trinity Sunday schedule with Holy Communion and Young Episcopals.

Christian — Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Christian Youth Fellowship Chi Rho Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Young Peoples’ Meeting Robert Gastin First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Church OF the Epiphany Episcopal Paul E. Hannaford Trinity

Nelsonville CWF Social Notes Meeting

Group 1 of the Christian Woman's Fellowship will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Sarah Morrison with Mrs Marquise Morris as hostess Mrs B W Law son will be devotional leader and Mrs Elizabeth Ray will present the program.

CWF of the Christian Church Sarah Morrison Marquise Morris B. W. Lawson Elizabeth Ray

Akron couple visits relatives and travel notes

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burnell of Akron spent Thursday and Friday with Will and Mrs. Burnell in town. Dr. C. C. Butt and wife returned from Toledo after visiting son-in-law and daughter J. W. LaFrance and granddaughter Christene. Sgt. Bob Barrows and Miss Kanee Eubank visited from Albany, Georgia with Barrows stationed there. David E. Evans and others from Columbus were guests of Nelsonville relatives and attended the high school commencement Thursday night.

Frank Burnell Akron Will Burnell Washington St C. C. Butt Toledo J. W. LaFrance Christene Bob Barrows Kanee Eubank Albany George Barrows Barrows Marine Corps David E. Evans J. L. Murphy C. C. Slater John Zeller Columbus Nelsonville

Memorial Day and Library Schedule Update in Corning

Mr and Mrs Fred Roof and daughter Geraldine of Columbus visited Corning this week due to the death of cousin Charles Roof. A new library schedule is announced with hours 1 30 to 4 30 Monday to Friday, closed Thursday, and 3 30 to 7 30 Saturday. Mary Bullick has returned from Zanesville hospital. Jessie Richardson is caring for her. The alumni banquet is set for Saturday at 6 30 p m in the high school gym with a dance and program. Memorial Day services at Dew Cemetery are planned Saturday at 2 p m led by Jessie Richardson.

Zanesville Jessie Richardson Dew Cemetery

Schultz Jr. Returns to Duty in California

Ralph William Schultz Jr. has returned to duty in Bexar San Diego California after 30 days with his parents on Glouster Route 3. He has served since 1951 and his term expires in August.

Glouster Ralph William Schultz, Jr FN M.M Bexar San Diego California Ralph Schultz

Dance Cancelled in Nelsonville at the Eagles

The Saturday night dance at the Eagles in Nelsonville has been canceled as announced today.

Nelsonville The Eagles

GLOUSTER Meeting Held By Fellowship

The Athens County Men's Fellowship met in May at the Bishopville Church of Christ with a panel on “Our Minister” including Darrell Antle and Is real Linscott. Attendance spread across Ferndale Hoop er Ridge Glouster and Bishopville. ladies night observed. Next meeting set for New Marshfield Church.

Glouster Athens County Men’s Fellowship Bishopville

Memorial Day Rites Planned at Glouster Park

Memorial Day ceremonies are set for the Glouster Monument at Memorial Park Saturday at 10 a.m. under Mc Cann-Frederick Post of the American Legion. A parade from the American Legion Hall on High Street at 9:40 a.m. will include all veterans and be led by the Glouster High School band. Rev. Lester Covert of Jacksonville will deliver the address.

Glouster Memorial Park McCann-Frederick Post American Legion American Legion Hall High Street Lester Covert Jacksonville

Minor Auto Mishap Reported by Police

A minor traffic accident was reported on the east side of the Public Square at about 10 a.m. The left front door of a car owned by Rev. M. Dzikowski of Buchtel was damaged and the right front fender of a car owned by Oliver Devol was damaged as it was being pulled into a parking space. The incident occurred as Father Dzikowski opened his door and was struck by the other vehicle, according to Police Chief James Cope.

Nelsonville James Cope M. Dzikowski Buchtel Oliver Devol Dzikowski Cope

WSCS Met at Mrs. Mildred Baker Home in Vinton

The WSCS of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Mildred Baker home with Mrs. Cora Strong among attendees. June gathering planned at Mr. and Mrs. R B Poling home on June 21 with a pot luck honoring Prof. and Mrs. L F Miller. Weekend and dinner visits noted among local families.

R. B. Poling L. F. Miller

Laurel Run Laurel Run News Visitations

Mr and Mrs Eugene Chester visit Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson in Nelsonville. Mrs Ordis Iles of Logan visits her mother Mrs W R Wolfe. Clarence Greene stationed at Camp Lejeune spends weekend with wife Jean. Pvt Chester Wood of Camp Pickett Va spends weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wood. Mr and Mrs Dick Bateman and daughter Kay of Logan visit Mr and Mrs Raymond Andrews.

Laurel Run Eugene Chester Bob Wilson Nelsonville Ordis Iles Logan W. R. Wolfe Pfe Clarence Greene Camp Lejeune Jean - Pvt Chester Wood Camp Pickett Charles Wood Dick Bateman Kay Raymond Andrews

Judy Garland Hospital Visit Reported in Santa Monica

Judy Garland is in St Johns Hospital in Santa Monica for a physical checkup, according to local reports. Her condition and exact plans were not disclosed.

Santa Monica Calif Judy Garland St.ohns Hospital

Glouster Church News Highlights Local Services

The Glouster area lists multiple congregations with schedules including Bible school at 9 a.m. and services from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at churches such as Glouster Church of Christ and Glouster First Baptist, plus events at Jacksonville EUB and other area churches. Worship, Sunday schools, and midweek prayers are detailed for many groups.

Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater U. P Open Jacksonville EUB Wilber Crace Hollister Seventh Day Adventist C. R. Spangler Glouster First Baptist Frank C. Cleveland Glouster Methodist John Devol Edith Zinn Oakdale Bishopville

Schools Close Today in Glouster for Report Cards

Glouster school ends today with pupils receiving final report cards. Commencement exercises are scheduled tonight in the school auditorium at 8 o clock.

Glouster Glouster School

Dance Set Saturday by Glouster-Viney’s Orchestra

Zanesville based Glouster-Viney’s Orchestra to perform at VFW dance in Jacksonville this Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight. The event promises live music for local veterans and guests.

Glouster — Viney Orchestra of Zanesville Jacksonsville

Charles W Bethel Dies Ex Hollister Resident

Charles W Bethel, 75, longtime Hollister area resident, died Sunday morning at Fostoria Hospital. Survived by wife, six children, 26 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at Harold Funeral Home Fostoria with burial in Zion Cemetery. two daughters and one son preceded him in death.

Charles Bethel Hollister Glouster Charles W. Bethel Fostoria Hospital Harold Fostoria Zion Cemetery

Meade Announces Birth of Richard Gordon Meade

Mr and Mrs Gordon Meade of Columbus announce the birth of a son Richard Gordon born at Grant Hospital in Columbus on May 23. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dave Cox Glouster Route 2 Mrs George Felkers Cleveland and Mr Sterling Meade Lakewood Florida.

Glouster Gordon Meade Columbus Richard Gordon Grant Hospital Dave Cox George Felkers Cleveland Sterling Meade Lakewood Florida

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Bryson McKinney Robert J. Bush John D. Campbell Suzanne C. Cavote Peggy Ann Cook Charles H. Davis Gerald J. Davis Lillian Kay Dearth Jerry A. Figgins Larry J. Flowers Harriet Beth Gray Robert L. Henshaw Judith Ann Henshaw Charlotte Jean Hill F. Robert Jackson Maureen Kelley Ralph Lee Keplar Lillian M. Lethridge Jack Lewis Shirley Ann Mender Bonnie Jo McCollum Carol Ann McCollum Louise Ellen Lowe Brothers BETTS Uhlman S. Court St Duchess Elton Bulstrom Legion Hall Nelsonville Church News Nelsonville Social Notes Corning Tonite Robert Mitchum Zane Grey Stuart Erwin Roy Dickerson Berea Glenora Misamora Charles W. George Ralph George Ray Smith Proctorville J. Harley Cloud Dottie McCarley Don Watson Wellston Laurel Nelsonville Auto Supply Columbus St Glouster Church News Trimble West Side Church OF Christ Hemlock Church OF Christ Shawnee Mission Leona Thompson Ferndale Redtown MT. Carmel Robinson Hazel Kimball A. m. Trimble Methodist Millfield Methodist Sunday School Concord A. N. Maxwell Nye Chevrolet Fayette Street Johnny FT Ad Lee Roberts Tri Epo Te Ley Mark Stevens Dovclas Choy Brlch Geronimo Logan Monument Company Christ Pomeroy Display Yard Southeastern Ohio George C. Shaw Ologan Ienament Company Logan, Ohio Pomeroy, Ohio W. Main St H.V. Hosp Court House Meigs County Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Leo L. Vaughan Mgr
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