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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1957

Page

5

Initiation for Two New Members in Council No 63 Daughters

Two members Evelyn Spence and Mabel Escue were initiated Friday at the Legion home by L V Mueller degree captain. Mrs L V Mueller led the ceremony and presided at the business session announcing an open district meeting in Charleston on Nov 19. Plans for the Christmas party were set for Dec 6 with Reba Jane Taylor in charge. Social hour followed with Martha Patterson as hostess chair and committee members listed.

Council No. 63 Daughters of America Legion Home Evelyn Spence Mabel Escue L. V. Mueller Reba Jane Taylor Martha Patterson Maxine Williams Mildred Hunt Edith Thompson Hallah Eads

Public Health Nurse Joins Mason County Staff

Mrs Savanna Upton public health nurse has joined the Mason County Health Department staff. She has served as a school nurse in Kanawha Braxton Wayne and Lawrence counties Ohio and New Jersey. A new branch office opens in New Haven with Tuesday clinic hours 1 to 3 pm at Wuillin Memorial Building offering immunizations and other services for Letart New Haven Hartford Mason Clifton West Columbia residents.

Upton Kanawha County Braxton Wayne Counties New Jersey Mason County Lawrence County Ohio New Haven Wuillin Memorial Building Letart and Hartford Mason, Clifton West Columbia

Two Plead Guilty To Drunk Charges In Point Pleasant

Clarence Bailey a 39 year old from Columbus pleaded guilty to a drunkenness charge at arraignment before Justice A M Goodwin and was fined ten dollars and costs. Phillips Edward Amiss Jr of Charleston also pled guilty and was fined twenty five dollars and costs. Both were arrested by the sheriff's department and city police.

Point Pleasant Clarence Bailey Columbus Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Phillips Edward Amiss, Jr Charleston Sheriff's Department

Police Continue Shooting Investigation In Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant police pursue an inquiry into the shooting of 62 year old Howard Duncan of 1306 Viand Street He was wounded in the right thigh Friday evening while getting coal and remains at Holzer Hospital in fair condition Investigators believe a .22 caliber weapon caused the bullet.

Point Pleasant Howard Duncan Viand St Duncan Holzer Hospital

Four Arrests Listed in Point Pleasant

The sheriff s department reports four arrests during the weekend in Point Pleasant. Virgil Setxon 30 of Third Street Wesley Casto Jr Point Pleasant William Huddleston Point Pleasant and Wesley Jones Henderson were all arrested by city police on drunk charges and released on bond.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Virgil Setxon Third St Wesley Casto, Jr William Huddleston Wesley Jones Henderson

Frosts Hit All Mainland Regions Across United States

Weather advisory reports frosts across every mainland state, affecting crops and overnight temperatures. Officials urge protective measures for agriculture and garden areas nationwide.

United States

Weekend visit and funeral attendances noted

Mr and Mrs Johnny Chapman and daughter of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Sallaz. Dr Leonard Brown and son of Camp Polk La attended the funeral of his mother Mrs Charles Brown at Heights EUB Church. Mrs Ray McClure of 30th St spent Monday with her mother Mrs O Hindy of Middleport who is ill at home.

Johnny Chapman Columbus Sallaz Chapman Ohio State Journal Leonard Brown Camp Polk la Charles Brown Heights Eub Church Brown Army Hospital Camp Polk Ray McClure 30Th St O. Hindy Middleport

Glenford Dugan Post 229 Plans Night Meeting

Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion will meet at 7 45 p m in the Legion War Memorial Building. Members will discuss special business including a joint rummage sale with the auxiliary unit. Coffee and sandwiches will be served after the session.

Nelsonville Glenford Marion Ohio Hocking Valley Shrine Eagles Hall Lulu Nease Material Objective Myrtle Linscott

Nelsonville Man Forfeits Bond on Disturbing the Peace

Nelsonville resident Raymond Patton Jr forfeited a total of 40 dollars in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court Sunday. He pleaded guilty to two counts resisting arrest and disturbing the peace after being arrested Sunday morning for intoxication.

Nelsonville Raymond Patton, Jr Earl Hilleary

Bicycle left at police HQ awaiting owner in Nelsonville

A blue and white girls bicycle remains at Nelsonville police headquarters for nearly two weeks, awaiting pickup by its owner.

Nelsonville

Re-Election Highlights Mason County Farm Bureau Officers

Point Pleasant hosts Mason County Farm Bureau dinner with President Ray Crank re-elected. Officers include J S Scarberry vice president Earl Keefer secretary and W E Kirk treasurer. Directors named across districts and guests welcomed by A G Mathews and E O Gregory. About 150 attend the annual affair.

Point Pleasant Ray Crank Mason County Farm Bureau Moose Home J. S. Scarberry Earl Keefer W. E. Kirk Trict Artie Roush Cooper Hanna J. S. Black Lewis Jimmy Lewis Dana Durst Waggener Will Roush Union Ancil Tucker A. G. Mathews Calhoun County Farm Bureau Crank Glen Smith Vo-Ag Wahama High School Clifford Dunn Point Pleasant High School Mary Hyre Athens Messenger Knox Dye Point Pleasant Register Lyle Austin Region 9 John Sayre Chamber of Commerce Harold Ross Ohio Valley Experimental Station A. E. Summer Mason County Farm Women’s Club Pat Henry Weaver Brothers Wehelo

Dies Sunday Mrs. Ilah M. Wilson

Mrs. Ilah M. Wilson 48 of Berea formerly of Pennsville died Sunday afternoon in a Berea hospital. Born May 12 1909 in Pennsville she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edith Payne Harkins. She is survived by her husband Elbert two sons Richard of Philadelphia and G E of the home one daughter Rita of the home two sisters Gladys Tompkins of Malta and Merle Wells of Pennsville two brothers Loren of Zanesville and Irvyl of Albuquerque N M Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Baker funeral home in Berea with additional services Wednesday at 130 p m at the Pennsville Methodist church with the Rev Orville Wilson and the Rev Robert Wells officiating Burial will be in Pennsville cemetery Friends may call at the Fawcett Stone funeral home after 7 pm Tuesday until time of services.

Chesterhill Ilah M. Wilson Bera Pennsville Berea Charles and Edith Payne Harkins Elbert Richard Philadelphia G. E Rita Gladys Tompkins Malta Merle Wells Loren Zanesville Irvyl Albuquerque N. M Baker Funeral Home Pennsville Methodist Church Orville Wilson Robert Wells Pennsville Cemetery

Famous artists quiz with landmark paintings

Identify artists for eight works: Dutch Young Woman at a Casement Window Night Watch Mona Lisa. Flemish Helena Fourment and Her Children James Stuart portrait. American Peace and Plenty French Dancers Dressing Italian Mona Lisa. Brain game provides shuffled answers. final list unclear.

Helena Fourment James Stuart Miss Alexander

Three Men Fined In Hillearys Court

In Nelsonville three men were fined in Mayor Earl Hillearys court for overloading trucks. All forfeited bonds. Levi S. Clark of Glouster 2900 pounds overloaded forfeited $59 bond. Clarence Jackson of Millfield Route 1 1900 pounds overloaded forfeited $30 bond. Frank J. Poches of Jacksonville 1470 pounds overloaded forfeited $30 bond.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Levi S. Clark Glouster Clarence Jackson Millfield Frank J. Poches Jacksonville

PTA To Meet In Nelsonville School Auditorium

Buch tel York Parent Teachers Assn. will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Miss Helen Jackson vocal music instructor will present a program on Australia with color slides.

Nelsonville Buchtel-York Parent Teachers Assn Helen Jackson Australia

Nelsonville Couples Club Turkey Dinner Tuesday

Nelsonville Couples Club will serve a turkey dinner to members Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the First Methodist Church. Prompt arrival is urged so other scheduled activities can begin on time.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Couples Club First Methodist Church

Boy Scout Troop 66 Meeting Notice in Nelsonville

Scoutmaster Francis Bacus calls Boy Scout Troop 66 to meet at 7 30 Tuesday in Knights of Pythias Building rooms. Scouts should attend in uniform and bring candidates for membership. A minimum age of ten years is required for eligibility.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Francis Bacus Bacus

GOC Lists 22 Planes Spotted

Ground Observer Post chief observer Wallace Smith Jr reports 22 planes spotted during Sunday alert. Supervisor Mark Harshbarger says the local post will be dedicated next Saturday at 2 p m with Charleston Filer Center participation. Other participants include Virgil Patterson Roger Swisher Diane Neal and several others.

Point Pleasant Wallace Smith, Jr Mark Harshbarger Charleston Michael Swisher Larry Roach Jack Juniper Son Jack, Jr

Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital

Mount St Mary Hospital reports births for Wilbur Lanning at Glouster Route 3, Mickey Warren of Deanville, Don Helber of Logan, William Durst of Shawnee Route 1, and Rodney Auflick of Nelsonville. Admissions include Lott Bricker The Plains Alfred Matthews New Straitsville Gill Western Corning and others. discharges list multiple patients returning home and families.

Wilbur Lanning Glouster Mickey W. Warren Deanville Don Helber Logan William Durst Shawnee Rodney Auflick Nelsonville Lott Bricker the Plains Alfred Matthews New Straitsville Gill Western Corning Marjorie Trader Kathrine Siler Rockbridge Betty Joy Willard Seel Logan Patricia Castle Harry Miller New Marshfield Charles E. Jenkins

Doanville Helpers Plan Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

The Doanville Helpers Club will host a potluck dinner at Doanville School on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Attendees should bring a covered dish. Charles S. Wolfe will present a Scouting Jamboree film and the Rev. Lloyd Evans will deliver a Thanksgiving message at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church.

Nelsonville Doanville Helpers Club Doanville Charles S. Wolfe Hocking County Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville Board to Meet on Budget Approval

Nelsonville city board of education will convene at 7 p m in the high school board room. The meeting agenda includes approving the budget set by the county budget commission for school operations in 1958.

Nelsonville

Elks Nelsonville Initiation Ceremonies Set Tuesday

District deputy Robert Gast will be the inspector at the Nelsonville Elks initiation ceremonies Tuesday. A dinner is scheduled for 6 30 p m with assembly at 6 p m.

ELKS Nelsonville Robert Gast Nelsonville Elks

Zaleski Social Notes Urgent Community Updates

The Zaleski social page reports a funeral for Mrs. Mary Pinney Green in New Marshfield with attendees including Mr and Mrs W J Weed and the Rosser family. A Prince of Peace contest at the Methodist church named Clea Burke first, Cora Mae Jividen second, and Judy Leach third with judges from McArthur. Local fire, family visits, and a birth are noted along with moves and weekend visits by residents from Columbus Indianapolis Winfield and Charleston.

Mae Jividen Judy Leach Jack Potter Gayle Atkinson Zaleski Edward Perkins McArthur Zaleski Volunteer Fire Department Ferguson Jean Egleberry Columbus Hugh Egleberry Warren Ross Athens Clema James Edward Huffman Indianapolis Ind Charles Vansky Huffman Vansky Winfield Charleston W. Va Donald Peters Roy Peters John Rippe

Perry County election results and local public notices

Walter J. McClintock tops county judge race in Perry County. Mayoral and official updates list incumbents and new appointees across New Lexington Crooksville and nearby towns. Attorneys file crossing accident suit. Edward Nye seeks 96150 and John Nye 29800 from railroads. John W. Dugan, 86, long Perry County lawyer. Saunders named county Veterans Service Officer. McTeague to Soldiers Relief Commission. Motor vehicle fees share certified for 1956. Tuberculosis indicator rises to 2.2 percent from surveys of Perry County chest X rays.

New Lexington Walter J. McClintock Perry County Floyd D. Wolfe Harry Maxwell Crooksville Willis Wright Corning Thomas H. Johnson, Jr Somerset George Stevens Thornville Homer Lindimore Glenford Robert Stobbs New Straitsville William Schuster Shawnee William Jones Rendville Wilbur Poling Junction City William Turner Edward John Nye New York Central Pennsylvania Common Pleas Edward Nye Paul M. Herbert Columbus Robert G. Tague Charles Saunders Harlan L. Smith Perry County Veterans Service Saunders County Soldiers Relief Commission Jerald McTeague McTeague U. S. McGonagle George C. Braden Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles James R. Rhodes

McDonalds Welcome Baby James Girard in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald Lancaster announce the birth of a son James Girard born November 3 at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. The couple has three other children Janie Tony and Sherry. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William White and Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald Sr Great grandmother Mrs Clara McDonald lives in Albany.

Nelsonville Charles McDonald Lancaster James Girard Mount St. Mary Hospital McDonalds Janie Tony Sherry William White Buchtel the Plains Clara McDonald Albany

Mrs Nellie Dowler Feted Before Flight to Phoenix

Farewell party honored Mrs Nellie Dowler at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Loury in Carbondale. She is flying to Phoenix Arizona. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Melvin Edgar and Barbara and Bobbie Logan Mr and Mrs Bill Brown and Billie Mickie and Nancy New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs Denver Frank and Bud Die and Jamie Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Nellie Dowler Eugene Loury Carbondale

National Debt Incurred Under Articles of Confederation

A national debt of ten million dollars was incurred under the Articles of Confederation.

Procrastinators Club Crownes 1956 Queen Beth Swinand

Philadelphia report shows the Procrastinators Club of America naming 17 year old Beth Swinand as its queen. Club head Lester Waas touts procrastination as relaxing and leading to future success, with a Christmas party planned for April.

Philadelphia Procrastinators Club of America Beth Swinand Lester Waas

Alfred Alfred Worship and club meetings noted

Worship services were led by Herman Taylor and Mil lard Swartz with Dinsmore Boyles as this week’s leader. The MYF held play practice and the Home Demonstration Club met at Grange Hall with arts and designs taught by Olive Beyler and Leota Warner. The WSCS plans a November 19 meeting at Alma Swartz’s home. attendees were asked to bring rag rags and greeting card pictures.

Alfred Herman Taylor Millard Swartz Dinsmore Boyles MYF Grange Hall Olive Beyler Leota Warner WSCS Alma Swartz Paul Buckley Mabel Swartz Athens Grace Kuhn Marlene Kuhn Tuppers Plains Rex O’brien Nancy O'Brien Carrie Swartz

Porter visitors mingle with local families in brief calls

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coburn of Huntington and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Willard with Debbie of Charleston visited Mr. and Mrs. G G Gullett. Clovis Eblin and his wife spent the weekend with Garnet Russell of Porter and Charles Eblin of Waterloo Star Route Gallipolis. Mrs. Woodrow Eggletown and children called on Paul and Pauline Russell with J K Russell nearby.

Porter Ralph Coburn Huntington Joe Willard Debbie Charleston G. G. Gullett Clovis Eblin Garnet Russell Charles Eblin Waterloo Gallipolis Woodrow Eggletown J. K. Russell Johnnie Paul and Pauline Russell

Children Present Thanksgiving Program at East Side School

Chauncey The Millfield Home and School group meets Tuesday at East Side School. Children will present a Thanksgiving program.

Chauncey Millfield East Side

Visitors from Glouster and Canal Winchester

Mrs. Arthur Sapp Jr and daughter Stephanie of Glouster visited Mr and Mrs James Day in Canal Winchester. Mrs Sapp's mother Mrs Mary Lee Savage also joined. They were accompanied home by Thomas Savage who had returned from White Cross Hospital for observation.

Canal Winchester Chauncey Arthur Sapp, Jr Stephanie of Glouster

Mrs Myrtle Simpson and Mrs Fred Agin Visit Mrs Esther Johnston

Mrs Myrtle Simpson and Mrs Fred Agin called recently on Mrs Esther Johnston in The Plains, reporting a cordial social visit and exchanging greetings with the family.

Myrtle Simpson Fred Agin Esther Johnston the Plains

Chauncey Woman's Club meets with ten present

The Loyal Woman's Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met Thursday at the parish house with ten members present. Mrs. Willard Simonton presided. program included readings by Mrs. Darst and Mrs. Simonton. Christmas meeting and gift exchange planned for Dec. 12. committees named for hostesses decorations and nominating for 1958 officers. birthdays for Mrs. Pearl Rutledge and Mrs. Frank Lewis noted.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Willard Simonton Etta Hart S. L. Darst Nellie Blackford Darst Simonton Eldon Skinner T. R. Hamilton Hart Gilbert Courtney Burg Johnston Dan Johnson Blackford Pearl Rutledge Frank Lewis

Martha Class Plans Annual Turkey Dinner

CHAUNCEY The Martha Class of the Millfield Christian Church met Wednesday for its all day quilting and ten members were served a covered dish dinner at noon. The class made plans for their annual turkey dinner in the church social rooms.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Christian Church

Chauncey Chauncey Area Visit Highlights

Chauncey area families and relatives visited kin in Athens and Chauncey. Lt and Mrs Allen Snyder and daughter Dianna Lynn of Dunbar W V were guests of Marion Snyder and others. Lorain and Temperance Michigan visits noted among Chauncey residents.

Allen Snyder Dianna Lynn Dunbar W. Va Marion Snyder Athens John Mullins Chauncey Fred Agin Lorain Virgil Conkey Delbert Hammond Jack Antle Temperance Mich Ray Hammond Robert Antle Newark Richard Lasure Cecil Antle

Lions Cancel Meeting Chauncey

The Chauncey Lions Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on December 4.

LIONS Chauncey Chauncey Lions Club

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Mrs. Rossiter A. L. Rossiter Main St William Steenbergen E. E. Heiner Mason Savanna Upton Glenford Dugan Hocking Valley W. Washington St E. Main St Pomeroy Melbourne Comdr Dwight Towers U.S.N Kall Waler Towers U.S William Morrow & Con Tne Arbuckle District Herbert Henderson George McCaus Land Clendenin Robinson Reuben McCoy Donnie Rayburn Graham Dis Mrs. Wilson Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Hilleary’s PTA Turkey Troop 66 GOC Gerald Morrison John Coffman Rolland Sagraves Calvin Williams James Edwards van Cadaros Clarence Hall Lewis Bosworth Ellis Covert Floyd Allbaugh Anna Hill Rosa Williams Charles Clements Gary Bickley Michael Ciquepalmi Doris North Carl Cox Margaret Crosser Corda Nichols Trene Teal Zaleski Social Notes John W. Dugan Mrs. Dowler Woman’s Club She Bank Is the Security Bank Court Street Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lal Ele Quick's
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