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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1957

Page

2

Glouster Voters Elect Balderson and Caldwell in Local Races

In Glouster Wilbur R. Balderson defeated Ernest Byers 501 to 308 to become mayor as Charles Caldwell ousted Alvin Malone 147 to 32. Levy and bond measures passed or renewed, and several local races for council, boards of education, and trustees were decided with multiple party affiliations.

Glouster Wilbur R. Balderson Trimble Charles Caldwell Balderson Ernest Byers Caldwell Alvin Malone Ernest Parker Gilbert Bingman Joe Roebuck Charles Beshara Thomas Morris Edward Ley Board of Public Affairs Frank Grubbs B. W. Conway William Golding Board of Education Clifford Collins Joe Williams Robert Byers Edward Conley Earl Hilleary George Schoonover Ed Stanley County Board of Education Claire Ball Samuel Buffington Glen Downey Lewis Moore Trimble Township

Logan Womans Christian Temperance Union met in Westminster

The November meeting of the WCTU was held at Westminster House of the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Arlis Hiles presiding. Mrs. Mattie Allen led meditations and Mrs. James Rees gave the lesson. Hattie Patton reported on Queen Elizabeth's visit. Group singing and a WCTU benediction closed the gathering with refreshments served by the hostess committee.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Westminster House The Presbyterian Church Arlis Hiles Mattie Allen James Rees Hattie Patton Queen Elizabeth WCTU Fred Keller D. C. Moffett R. B. Hansel Edna Parker

St John Lutheran Women Hold Meeting Highlights

St John Lutheran Women of the Church met Tuesday evening with 29 members present. Catherine Nihiser led the business session and devotions were by Elwood Stiverson. Sam Gordon led the Bible study and Nihiser sisters sang.

St. John Lutheran Women Catherine Nihiser Elwood Stiverson Sam Gordon Kermit Ringhiser Luther Blum Jessie Daubenmier Nihiser Christ Thomas C. Smallsteed Jo Ann Catherine Betty Mary Nihiser Nancy Blum Sandra Stiverson

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild Meeting Set for Thursday

The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild will meet in the parish hall on Thursday November 7 at 7 39 p m Discussion leader will be Mrs Clifford Crawford and hostess will be Mrs Frank Shimpach.

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild Clifford Crawford Frank Shimpach

Nelsonville Club Notes and Hospital Guild Events

The Cosmopolitan Club met at Miss Bessie Stephenson’s home with Mrs. Rose Freer presiding. Members approved reports and voted a Christmas gift for the Veterans Hospital. The Nelsonville Band Boosters set a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting in the high school band room. Mount St Mary Hospital Guild directors hold first quarterly meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the hospital coffee shop hosted by Mother Bernice and the Sisters.

Cosmopolitan Club Bessie Stephenson Rose Freer Veterans’ Hospital Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital

Lions Begin Bulb Sales in Nelsonville Drive

Nelsonville Lions Club kicks off its annual light bulb sale led by Jack Wilson to fund glasses for needy children and eye research. Volunteers go door to door across Nelsonville and surrounding villages with hopes to wrap up by Thursday night.

Nelsonville Jack Wilson Lions Club Project

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs James Scheffler New Lexington welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert Bishop Shawnee have a son. Mr and Mrs Harold M Rainy Trimble greet a daughter. Mr and Mrs Joseph Bachus Logan announce a daughter. Admitted Carl Cox Athens Route 4 Mrs Irene Jonas Murray City Charles F Pritts Nelsonville Mrs Fannie Gastin Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Donna Downs Logan Mrs Hattie Cook Murray City Harry Nihizer Logan Dismissed list includes Blanche Champlin Nelsonville Basil Wright New Marshfield John Johnson Nelsonville Floyd Stump Nelsonville Route Hugh Sheridan Athens Route 4 Mrs Elizabeth Kettell Nelson Mrs Lucille Richards Logan John McGuire South Perry Mrs Ida Mason Glouster Mrs Donna Downs Logan

James Scheffler New Lexington Robert Bishop Shawnee Harold M. Rainey Trimble Joseph Bachus Logan Carl Cox Athens Irene Jonas Murray City Charles F. Pritts Nelsonville Fannie Gastin Donna Downs Hattie Cook Harry Nihizer Blanche Champlin Basil Wright New Marshfield John Johnson Floyd Stump Hugh Sheridan Elizabeth Kettell Lucille Richards John McGuire South Perry Ida Mason Glouster

Sickness Postpones Local Scout Drive

The Nelsonville Boy Scout fund drive scheduled for tomorrow was postponed until next Thursday. Drive chairman William Mechem said many volunteers were sick or had sick children, but the drive will proceed next Thursday.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Fund Drive William Mechem Mechem

Rummage sale and church circle meetings announced in Nelsonville

The First Presbyterian Church will host a rummage sale Friday starting at 1 p.m. Donations should arrive by Thursday noon and pickups can be arranged by calling Betsy Shumaker or Betty Crawford. Circle Five of the WSCS meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Bell’s home with L. C. Uhrig assisting and Rose Freer in charge. The Willing Workers Class meets Thursday noon at Grace Lash’s home for a potluck lunch hosted by Goldie Bryson.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Betsy Shumaker Betty Crawford Circle Five WSCS First Methodist Church Elizabeth Bell L. C. Uhrig Rose Freer The Christian Church Grace Lash Oak St Goldie Bryson

Pandorian Club changes meeting place announced

The Pandorian Club will meet Thursday at 2 p m at the home of Mrs. James Shumaker on Chestnut Street. Bob Kirkendall visited his parents over the weekend. Sunday dinner guest was Miss Jody Hallsman. Kirkendall is currently conducting research work in Cincinnati with Procter and Gamble Co.

Pandorian Club James Shumaker Chestnut St Bob Kirkendall Benjamin Kirkendall Kirkendall Jody Hallsman Cincinnati The Proctor and Gamble Co

Attendance Rise Reported in Nelsonville Schools

Nelsonville schools show a small attendance uptick after illness concerns. Superintendent Lloyd C. Gray reported 184 pupils absent yesterday versus 187 on Monday, an increase of 0.3 percent to 82 percent attendance, with hope the worst of the illness has passed.

Nelsonville Lloyd C. Gray

Woman Injures Ankle At Home In Nelsonville

Mrs. Nora Cagg aged 41 of Nelsonville Route 2 slipped on a rug in her home injuring her left ankle. She was treated and released from Mount St. Mary Hospital.

Nelsonville Nora Cagg Nelsonville Rt. 2 Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Rotary eyes tourist draw with area ideas

Nelsonville Rotary Club members proposed developing the region as a tourist center. They urged better highways and accommodations, themed eateries like a Coal Mine restaurant, maps for tours to lakes caves and coal mines, and attractions including scenic views and photo contests. Guests included Baird OConnell and Bob McNab.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Jack Oakley Tom Williams Leland Krieg Gerald Baird Logan Sunny Hill New Lexington Old Canal Harold Koker South Warren Badger Smoky Mountains Tennessee Roger Johnson Charles Tanguy Robert Howe Hocking River Ralph Parks Robert Wilson Delbert Kuhn Southeastern Ohio James Shumaker J. O. Steer Baird Jack O'Conner Cincinnati Bob McNab Columbus

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