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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1956

Page

5

Nelsonville Church News and Sunday Schedule Highlights

Local church listings include First Presbyterian with John Lloyd Evans and multiple services, Sunday school, world wide communion, new member reception, and choir activities. Also listed are First Methodist under F M Wentz with worship at 11, Church of the Epiphany, Christian Church led by J A Long, and several others with service times, sermons, and youth programs.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Holy Communion Church of the Ephiphany Episcopal Kenneth Orwiler John Ward Charles Ryan Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Ray Mann Mt. Zion Eub Pilgrim Holiness E. FE Leadingham Young Peoples Church of the Nazarene Adams St Langley Gullett Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. O. Norris Zion League Trimble Mr. Bosco John Carr Oakdale Miles E. Hoon Jacksonville W. E. Crace Dorothy Meadows Meadows Paul Dalton Hollister W. FE. Crace John Devol Seventh-Day Adventist — Front and Summit Robert Craig Stephen Craig

Troop 66 Plans Outdoor Scout Meeting

Nelsonville report says Boy Scout Troop 66 will hold an outdoor meeting Saturday at 7 p.m. at Central School Fort and Franklin. Scouts will hike to the council fire site where tender foot awards are given. Meeting ends at 10 p.m. Scouts should wear hiking shoes and bring flashlights and hand axes.

Nelsonville Central School Fort and Franklin L Eaders

Study Club Meets at Gatchel Home for Presidential Talk

The Junior Progressive Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Ralph Gatchel's home. Mrs. Richard Guinther presented facts about the first 17 presidents. Refreshments were served by the hostess to 18 members.

Glouster Progressive Club Ralph Gatchel Richard Guinther

Buchtel Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Report

The Youth Fellowship of the Buchtel Methodist Church met in the church basement with Miss Orelene Smathers presiding. Miss Sally Bookman read scripture and led prayer. A party followed for members and guests. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Levering served as counselors.

The Buchtel Methodist Church Orelene Smathers Sally Bookman Sam Levering

Loyal Womans Class Dinner Hosted by Mrs Starkey

Mrs Sam Starkey and granddaughter Kathleen Love hosted the Loyal Womans Class dinner at Starkey home in Nelsonville with nine members and six guests present. Guests from Columbus included Edna Backus Helen Jenkins and Hannah Black. John Love of New Marshfield attended. A memorial for Belle White was observed and flowers sent by Ralph and Ruth White will be placed in the church Sunday. The group also sent a hospital card to Clara Neal.

Nelsonville Sam Starkey Kathleen Love Loyal Women's Class The Christian Church Edna Backus Helen Jenkins Columbus Hannah Black John Love New Marshfield

Twig 3 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Meeting

Twig 3 will meet at Miss Verna Hand home on West Washington Street Monday at 7:30 p.m. Organizers plan to discuss hospital affairs and community involvement.

Nelsonville Twig 3 Mount St. Mary Hospital Verna Hand W. Washington Street

Nelsonville Cub Scout Meeting for 8 to 11 Year Olds

A Cub scout organization plans a meeting Monday October 8 at 7 pm in the Methodist Church. Parents must attend if their child hopes to join, and the event targets boys aged 8 to 11.

Nelsonville Cub Scout Organization

Trap Shoot Sunday At Valley Sportsman Club

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club will hold a trap shoot Sunday at 1 p.m. Prizes and practice shooting available on the D. M. Kittle farm near boat dock No. 2. All are welcome. Glouster PTO sponsors October rag drive with contact persons Mrs. Glenna Gamwell and Mrs. Jody Moore for donations.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club D. M. Kittle Farm GLOUSTER — The _ Glouster PTO Glenna Gamwell Jody Moore

Notice of Petition to Transfer Funds in Ohio Court

On October 2, 184, Board of Township Trustees filed a petition in the Court of Commons Athens County Ohio Cause No 21304 seeking transfer of 7000 from the General Fund to the Road Fund. A hearing is set for October 11, 1054. Clerks Walter Keating Thomas Tigner Wayne Bumgardner Henry A. Smith signatories.

Board of Township Trustees Court of Commons Athens County Ohio Walter Keating Thomas Tigner Wayne Bumgardner Henry A. Smith Gertrude M. Sniffen Callie Tedrick Thelma Walker Roger J. Jones

Annexation Petition Sought for Athens City Territory

On August 2 1956 a petition signed by a majority of freeholders in Athens County Ohio asked the Board of Commissioners to annex 2.60 acres adjoining the city of Athens. The request names John D. Good as agent and sets October 22 1956 as the hearing date at the County Commissioners office in Athens.

Board of Commissioners County of Athens State of Ohio Freeholders Ohio Company Court House John D. Good Sulek Tees Board of County Commissioners Athens County Commissioners Athens Count Children’s Athens County Amene County Court House E.S.T We Whaler

Glouster Church Activities Schedule

Glouster Church News lists services and programs for multiple denominations in the area. Details include minister names, service times, Bible study and prayer meetings, Sunday schools, youth activities, rallies, and evangelistic services across Chicagoland area churches.

Births and dismissals at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists births for Chauncey, New Straitsville, Athens, Nelsonville, Trimble, The Plains, Malta, and New Lexington. Dismissals include several from Logan, New Marshfield, Nelsonville, Junction City, Murray City, and New Lexington with multiple family members mentioned.

Ronald Smith Malta Mertha McCune Trimble Rosina Eddy the Plains George Shaffer New Lexington Charles A. Hale Fred W. Miller Logan Thomas Yates Donald Coffman Junction City Wanda Byrd New Marshfield Goldie Blackford Windle Keels Nelsonville June Lanning Murray City Mary Adams Bernard Ellman

Davis wedding shower held at Baughman home

A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Bill Davis of Fairborn was held at the Baughman residence. Guests attended from East Fultonham Zanesville Canton Philo Drakes Grove City and Fairborn as games and a cold lunch were enjoyed around a three tiered cake centerpiece crafted by the hostess.

East Fultonham Ralph Bauserman Zanesville Rita Bell Canton Dwight Baughman Annabelle Barker Tommy Philo Francis Dunlap Drakes Otto Tharp Nelsonville Cora Brock Buckingham Joyce Foura Pleasantville Roger Mason Danny Mason J. R Grove City Leslie Cox Fairborn Henry Strickdorn B. O. Fitzer Frank Hines Charles Davis Glenn Dennis Florence Sanders Mae Sanders Susan Lily Mae Cook Belinda Essie Woods Blanche Dennis Cassie Lanning Helen Hodgson Ida Dennis Edythe Fitzer Nettie Tharp Margaret Orris Nina Kayle Kathryn McArtor Glenna Williams Mrs. Baughman Jenna Williams

This Is Your Life Program Honors 4-H Leader in Columbia

The Columbia Make It Girls 4-H Club held a program at Columbia Grange honoring Mrs. Helen Jeffers who has led the club for 13 years under direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan and Mrs. Mary Jordan. A corsage from Lee Jeffers arrived from California, with letters read by Beulah Cox. Other attendees included local families and friends, while gifts were given by former and current club members and the Bobos.

Carpenter Columbia Make Lee Jeffers California Lester Cordray Near Athens Madge Johnson Athens James Clark James Rome Grange Frank Bobo

Glouster Social Notes Bride and Deems Anniversary

Glouster Mrs Jack Deem and his parents Mrs Worther Lantz hosted a Sept 30 gathering at their Trimble home for the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Worther Lantz. It was also the first anniversary for Mr and Mrs Deem. A decorated cake with a bride and groom top was served with ice cream and coffee to Ed Lantz and daughter Neva Oris Chadwell and daughter Donna Otha Jones and son Jimmy Floyd Jones and son Keith Kenneth Hall Judy and Jeannie Lantz and Worthel Lantz all present.

Glouster Jack Deem Trimble Worther Lantz Donna Otha Jones Jimmy Floyd Jones Keith Kenneth N. Hall Judy Jeannie Lantz Worthel Lantz

Glouster Church Hosts Post Service Potluck Dinner

A potluck dinner will be held at the Glouster Methodist Church in the basement after Sunday morning church services. Local church members are invited to bring dishes to share.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church

Higgins Family Attends United Mine Workers Convention

Rolland Higgins travels to Cincinnati for the United Mine Workers convention accompanied by Mrs Higgins and their son Rolly. Mrs Esther Bruce returns to Xenia after visiting her uncles Homer and Clifford Johnson for an extended period.

Rolland Higgins Cincinnati United Mine Workers Convention Higgins Rolly Esther Bruce Xenia Homer Clifford Johnson

Rummage Sale Planned at Presbyterian Church Basement

N OLSONVILLE residents will attend a rummage sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church basement. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women's Association, the sale offers children's and adults' clothing, novelties and dishes.

N'Lsonville Presby‘rian Church The Presbyterian Women’s Association

Mountainair Claims World's Bean Capital Title

Mountainair New Mexico proclaims itself the world's bean capital with local pride centering on bean harvests and regional gusto, supported by town festivities and a says so campaign highlighting the community's harvest history and market ties.

Mountainair, N. M

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