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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1957

Page

5

Eight Senior Scouts To Receive Highest Award for Explorers

Nelsonville four Troop 64 and four Troop 66 members will receive the Silver Award at First Methodist Church Sunday morning. Explorer advisor Jack Sowers led weeks of study and field work under Wilbur D. Mender district vice chairman guidance. Recipients include Tom Tigner Tom Pyle William Polley Shayne Kelly Jerry Norris Ted Voigt Jim Hellyer and Bob Hollenbaugh with leaders and officials from Kootaga area council and Knights of Pythias sponsoring troops.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Jack Sowers Explorer Wilbur D. Mender Hock Hocking Mender Tom Tigner Thomas Tigner Poplar St Tom Pyle Raymond Juniper W. Franklin St William Polley Grosvenor St Shayne Kelly Tom Kelly Jerry Norris Stanley Norris W. Columbus St Ted Voigt W. Washington St Jim Hellyer Thurman Hellyer Fort St Bob Hollenbaugh James Hollenbaugh Sheppard St Norgis Voigt Hellyer Hollenbaugh Troop 64 Tigner Polley Pyle Kelly Troop 66 Sowers Pleasantville Pythian Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias The Elks Lodge D. D. Montoya Kootaga Area

Area church schedules mingle in broader notices

Multiple local congregations list weekly services and events. First Baptist, Bishopville Church of Christ, Holy Cross Catholic, Jacksonville EUB, Hollister EUB, Glouster Methodist, Glouster Church of Christ, Trimble Westside Church of Christ, Oakdale, Jacksonville Methodist, and Trimble Methodist share service times, Bible schools, youth activities, and special events like MYF rallies and fall festivals with details on pastors and times.

Bishopville

Jerry Grim Wins Local Prince of Peace Speech Contest

Jerry Grim son of Mrs Jeannette Grim won the Prince of Peace contest held Sunday at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville. Sandra Hall placed second with Sharon Cole and Jerry Glass among the other contestants. Two Ohio University speech department students judged the event. Grim advances to the county elimination.

Jerry Grim Nelsonville Jeannette Grim Grim Sandra Hall Sharon Cole Jerry Glass Ohio University

York Township Democrat Club to Elect Officers

York Township Democrats meet at IOOF Hall at 7 30 p m to elect officers for the coming year. Plans for the December banquet will be discussed, according to vice president Charles Pancake.

York Democrat Club Nelsonville York Township Democrat Club IOOF Charles Pancake

Weekend Guests and Visiting Friends Reach Across Towns

Mrs Frances Wallace hosted weekend guest Miss Pat Llewellyn of New Marshfield. Mrs Mabel Shaner returned from a two weeks visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lew Kulas in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Richard Powell of Lancaster were recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Charlie Carr. Sunday evening callers at Mr and Mrs Grover Patton included Mrs Harry Hughes of Detroit Michigan, a cousin of Mrs Patton, and Mrs John Willis of Nelsonville.

Frances Wallace Pat Llewellyn New Marshfield Mabel Shaner Lew Kulas Columbus Richard Powell Lancaster Charlie Carr Grover Patton Harry Hughes Detroit Mich Patton John Willis Nelsonville

Scholarship Test Highlights Moose Lodge Youths

Larry Moody of Glouster Moose Lodge joined 19 other Moose Child city high school seniors in National Merit Scholarship tests. The program weighs aptitude scholastic achievement character and leadership for award consideration.

Glouster Larry Moody The Glouster Moose Lodge Moose Child City National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Nelsonville appoints new assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 66

Robert Walker is named assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 66 sponsored by the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Scoutmaster Francis Bacus leads the troop as it continues Washington County youth programs.

Nelsonville Robert Walker Boy Scout The Knights of Pythias Lodge Francis Bacus

Dance Saturday at Glouster Moose Club

The Glouster Moose hosts a Saturday dance for members and families with music by a local orchestra. Proceeds or attendance details are not specified in the readable text.

Glouster Moose

Bowmen Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

Archery enthusiasts may form a local club and gather at 8 p.m. in the Nelsonville Plumbing and Appliance Store on Fulton Street to discuss plans and organize activities.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Plumbing and Appliance Fulton Street

Nelsonville Area Churches Schedule Full Week

Church listings across Nelsonville and nearby towns detail services and events for many faith groups. Highlights include seven silver awards for senior scouts, sermons such as Power to the Faint and Be Strong, youth programs, choir practices, and midweek studies across Methodist Episcopal Episcopal and other congregations.

First Methodist F. M. Wentz Methodist Youth Fellowship Christian Worker’s School Athens Richland Ave Methodist Church Conference On Christian Citizenship

FHA Group Makes Plans

Nelsonville Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America held its third meeting at the high school. Jody Bond called the meeting to order. The group planned a skating party a Christmas party with pot luck dinner gift exchange and Christmas dance. Carolyn Herdlitzka elected news reporter. Kay Gillilan and Linda Blackford named co chairmen of the yearly program booklet committee.

Nelsonville Future Homemakers of America Jody Bond FHA Carolyn Herdlitzka Kay Gillilan Linda Blackford Linda Bacus Sharon Miller Carolyn McQuaid Carol Pickett Sherry Evans Phyllis Davis

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Hospital notices list new births and discharges. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Williams Jr. of Nelsonville Route 1 is recorded, along with multiple admissions and dismissals including Mrs. Jack Hemsworth Athens and son, and Mrs. Ruth Allberry Logan Route 1. Other names include William Sickles Jr., John L. Chappelear, Mrs. Elsie Wolfe, Mrs. Sylvia Bircher, Floyd Allbaugh, Mrs. Fannie Gastin, Arthur Conkey, Charles Cheatam, Mona Lemon, and Mrs. Roger E. Brunton with various locations in Ohio communities.

Calvin Williams, Jr Nelsonville William Sickles, Jr Logan Clara Edmundson Albany John L. Chappelear New Lexington Elsie Wolfe Junction City Sylvia Bircher Floyd Allbaugh New Marshfield Jack Hemsworth Athens Harry Love Victor Shaner Malta Ruth Allberry Fannie Gastin Arthur Conkey Charles Cheatam Mona Lemon Roger E. Brunton Shawnee

Mothers Club Meets With Mrs Ginnan in Glouster

The Jacksonville Mothers Club met with Mrs Virginia Ginnan Wednesday evening with 13 members present. They planned the Christmas party for December 15 at the Hotel Gordon at 6 p.m. Contests were held and prizes awarded to Mrs Bonnie Oskey and Mrs Frances Sayre.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Virginia Ginnan Gordon Bonnie Oskey Frances Sayre

Hostess to Circle Three of Methodist WSCS

Mrs. Gilbert Johnson hosted Circle Three of the Methodist WSCS Monday evening. Mrs. Martha Neikirk helped serve a dessert to 11 members. Mrs. James Bland led devotions and Mrs. Walter Howe presented the program. With leader Mrs. Henry Stephenson ill, Mrs. Helen Hartley presided over the business meeting.

Nelsonville Gilbert Johnson Martha Neikirk James Bland Walter Howe Henry Stephenson Helen Hartley

Driver Fined For Driving To Left Of Center

Nelsonville resident Gary Lee Bruce paid a $15 fine plus costs after a Wednesday court appearance in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court for driving to the left of center.

Nelsonville Gary Lee Bruce Earl Hilleary

Friendship Circle Plans Annual Dinner

GLOUSTER The Oakdale Friendship Circle met with Leta Westfall Tuesday evening. Lorena Jewell presided over the business meeting. The club voted to donate $2 to the Red Cross. The annual Christmas dinner will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Jewell's Restaurant. Contests were won by Pauline and Donna Mae Brunton. Refreshments were served to 16 members and guests.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Leta Westfall Lorena Jewell Red Cross Jewell Pauline Donna Mae Brunton

Local Church Schedules for Chauncey Morristown Millfield and Parish

The notice lists service times and pastors for Chauncey Churches Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Morristown Helen Tatman minister Young people 7 p.m. prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Church of God unified service 9:30 a.m. evening 7:30 p.m. Fred Crabtree in charge prayer Thursday 7:30 Millfield Methodists Norman Dewire Chauncey Methodist Norman 10 a.m. worship 11:10 a.m. Ladies Aid Thursday parish details Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug parish speakers Taylor Ridge Greens Run Chauncey Trimble dates 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Parish night at Taylor Ridge 7:30 Hal Zug speaker.

MYF Columbus North Broadway Methodist Church Hoplight Oakdale Miles E. Hoon Trimble Jacksonville Lancaster Camp Ground Trimble Church Jacksonville Church Christian Abel Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Ogden Ludlow Wylie Chapel Ame T. J. Smith Pilgrim Holiness Effe Leadingham Robert Gaskin Apostolic Gospel Walter Shafer Dorr Run Vance Sandlinger Doanville Dorr Deanville Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Ray Mann Church of the Nazarene Adams St. Langley Gullet Young Peoples Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. O. Norris Zion League Carbon Hill First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminster Fellowship Circle Five William Friedrich Raymond Pidcock Morristown Helen Tatman Church of God Fred Crabtree Millfield Norman Dewire Chauncey Ladies Aid Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug Courtney Taylor Ridge Greens Run Robert Smith

Judge Brown To Address Youth Rally

CHAUNCEY The CYF will host its monthly youth rally in Greens Run Church of Christ on Monday November 18 at 730 PM. Judge Rhea Brown of Hocking County Probate Court will be guest speaker and program lead, now serving a second term after one term on the common pleas court. Millfield youth organize the program Chauncey youth lead worship Greens Run youth serve refreshments. The Rev Hal Zug directs the event with sound film A Boy in Court as part of the program.

Chauncey CYF Church of Christ Parish Church of Christ Rhea Brown Hocking County Probate Court Common Pleas Court Millfield Greens Run Hal Zug Ohio

Banfield Rites Set Saturday

Funeral arrangements are completed for George W. Banfield 73 a former resident of Sand Ridge near Chauncey who died at his Portsmouth home Wednesday evening Services will be held Saturday at 10 a m in the Christian Baptist Church Portsmouth with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens A graveside service will follow about 3 p m in Athens He is survived by his wife Lottie two sons Benjamin Allen New Boston and Cecil E of Dayton a brother Henry of Athens County three grandchildren and one great grandchild

Chauncey George W. Banfield Sand Ridge Portsmouth Christian Baptist Church Goldie Taylor West Union Street Athens Brock Funeral Home Jager Funeral Athns Banfield Lottie (Kinker) Banfield Benjamin Allen New Boston Cecil E Dayton Henry Athens County

New Straitsville Half and Half Dance Tonight at Colonial Hall

The Civic Organizations sponsor a Half and Half Dance at New Straitsville Colonial Hall Saturday at 8 30 p m. The Marion Grange Orchestra will play.

New Straitsville New Straitsville Colonial Hall Marion Grange

Two Generations Celebrate Birthday at Dinner

Chauncey and Mrs. Charles Sanders hosted a Sunday dinner for a double birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie and son Mark, Mrs. Dale Gillespie, Chauncey, Dr. W. W. Patton and children Craig and Lisa, Mrs. Lulu Barr, Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Sanders with sons Joe and Keith.

Chauncey Charles Sanders Robert Gillespie Sanders Grover Patton Patton Gillespie Mark Dale Gillespie W. W. Patton Craig Lisa Lulu Barr Athens C. E. Sanders Joe Keith

Weekend Visits Share News Across Ohio Towns

Chauncey John Jackson hosted weekend guest John Wayne a Navy man at Newport Rhode Island. John Parker and family from Columbus visited Mrs Parker’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Handa. Hughie McCune family and John Russell family from Millfield visited Mrs Evelyn Burchfield. Rolland Cline and son Brad spent weekend in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Ernest Pughline.

Chauncey John Jackson John Wayne Navy Newport R.I John Parker Columbus Guy Nelsonville Evelyn Burchfield Rolland Cline Brad Ernest Pughline

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Clinton Powell Mabel USL Carling CE Ag Carling Brewing Company Cleveland Frankenmuth Michigan Belleville Illinois Natick Massachusetts Ray Benson S. M. Hughes FHA Group Mount St. Mary Hospital Mothers Club Mrs. Ginnan Wredious Shoe Store Friendship Circle Pentecostal Church B. G. Entsminger Charleston W. Va Chauncey Churches Judge Brown Hazel Russ Actow Athens Messenger ELA Logos George Montgomery Hentz Hall Bowery Boys IM Davis the Vigilantes AIR Corps Hook and Ladder Fire Engine SHELL U.S. Navy Carpenter Howe High St Glouster, O
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