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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1957

Page

10

Mrs Prince 70 Dies in Newark Rest Home

Nelsonville Ohio Lucy Prince 70 of Buchtel died early today at Grandview Rest Home Newark She was daughter of the late Agnes and Randall Russell Survived by son Donald Baltimore MD two sisters Agnes McDonald and Will iam Townsend both of Buchtel and brothers Gervase Russell Akron and Thomas Russell Columbus Body at Johnson funeral home pending final arrangements

Nelsonville Lucy Prince Buchtel Grandview Newark Agnes Randall Russell Donald Baltimore Agnes McDonald William Townsend Gervase Russell Akron Thomas Russell Columbus Johnson Funeral Home

Logan VFW members attend Fall Conference in Circleville

Logan VFW Post and auxiliary members join Henry Page Folsom Post 3331 at Memorial Hall Circleville for the Fall Conference. District 11 reports completion of inter-communication system payment for Magnetic Springs Polio Foundation Hospital. Hocking Auxiliary receives zipper-enclosed white Bible after memorial service demonstration by Mrs Sam Schanffner of Basil. Logan attendees listed including Mrs Myrtle Boyles and others.

Logan Vfw Memorial Hall Circleville Henry Page Folsom District 11 Magnetic Springs Polio Foundation Hospital Hocking Sam Schanffner Basil Logan Myrtle Boyles George Hite Doug Ledford George Kline Robert Tschudy Keith Schultz Joe Brenick George Crane Don Skiver James Moorehead Ralph Martin

Sally Johnson Drives Grand Slam In Open Teams Match

Westport born Sally Johnson joined the top 10 women players after 1955. She scored 300 master points by 1956 and finished second in the national mixed teams and third in the national open teams. In a crucial open teams match she bid seven spades from the North seat, using strategic plays to secure the thirteenth trick with a heart queen location uncertain and a diamond ruff.

Sally Johnson Westport Conn Sally Pedro Cabral New York Pedro East

Nelsonville Social Notes and Pythian Sisters Meet

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the home of Miss Myrtle Brown and Mrs Millie Anderson with hostesses assisting. Devotions will be led by Miss Bernice Cagg and the program led by Mrs Annabelle Davis and Mrs Garnet Nanna. Pythian Sisters plan district convention for Nelsonville November 21 with a 7 30 p m meeting and a pot luck luncheon.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Myrtle Brown Millie Anderson Marie Weiss Mary Stout Bernice Cagg Annabelle Davis Garnet Nanna Pythian Sisters

Howard 80th Birthday Dinner Held in Logan

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Howard were hosted by their son L. M. Howard and family in Logan on Sunday for a dinner honoring Mr. Howard's 80th birthday.

Nelsonville A. L. Howard Mr. Howard L. M. Howard Logan

Nelsonville Emblem Club Meets Tonight

The Nelsonville Emblem club holds its regular business meeting at 8 p m tonight in the Elks Hall with members expected to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Hall

Nelsonville Church Hosts Rev P W Thomas Guest Speaker

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church hosts a series of fall evening meetings with guest speaker Rev. P W Thomas from Indianapolis. Sessions run nightly at 7 30 p m and conclude October 13, as stated by host pastor Rev. E E Leadingham.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church P. W. Thomas Indianapolis E. E. Leadingham

Nelsonville Rec Commission Sets Wednesday Meeting

Nelsonville city recreation panel will convene Wednesday at 8 p m in the city building secretary Mrs Harry Ball said.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City

Circle Five WSCS meeting at Mrs Miller Wilson home

Circle Five of the WSCS of the First Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Miller Wilson on Thursday evening. New officers elected for the coming year are Mae Wilson as leader Dorothy Wentz membership chairman and Elizabeth Linton secretary treasurer. Dues were collected and two contests were played. During the social hour refreshments were served to 12 members and one guest Mrs. Pritchard with assistance from Mrs Reneva Pritchard.

WSCS First Methodist Church Miller Wilson Rose Freer Mae Wilson Dorothy Wentz Elizabeth Linton Reneva Pritchard Pritchard

Nelsonville Rainbow for Girls Meet Plans Rummage Sale

The Nelsonville Rainbow for Girls held their first meeting of the month at the Girl Scout Little House. They planned fundraising and announced a combined rummage and candy sale this Saturday. Residents with items to donate were asked to call Jean Carpenter at 114712 or Sharon O Nail at 471. The group will canvass Nelsonville's main streets to collect donations.

Nelsonville Order of Rainbow For Girl Scout Little House Jean Carpenter Sharon O’nail

Cosmopolitan Club Meets at Saltz Home with Eleven Members

The Cosmopolitan Club gathered at Mrs. John Saltz residence on W. Washington Street for a meeting hosted by Mrs. Bessie Ball. Mrs. Wesley Hawk led the program as 11 members attended.

Cosmopolitan Club John Saltz W. Washington St Bessie Ball Wesley Hawk

Linscots Tour Williamsburg Jamestown and Virginia

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott departed Sunday morning for a trip to Williamsburg Jamestown and other Virginia points. Wheeling West Virginia guests Mr and Mrs William J Miller visited Mr and Mrs C E Washburn over the weekend.

Nelsonville Dean Linscott Williamsburg Jamestown Virginia William J. Miller Wheeling W. Va C. E., Washburn

Nelsonville Club Hosts Dr. F Melvin Wentz as Guest

The October open meeting of the Non descript Club featured Dr. F Melvin Wentz of Nelsonville Methodist Church as guest speaker. A 6:30 dinner at Blosser's preceded group singing led by pianist Mrs. J Richard Farmer. The program included the theme Be gin Where You Are No Matter What Your Age and attendance listed many members and guests.

F. Melvin Wentz Nelsonville Methodist Church Blosser’s J. Richard Farmer Wentz Elizabeth Chamberlin St. Petersburg Fla L. D. Peoples Columbus J. R. Farmer Amos Potts Carl Harsh Robert Kinney George C. Shaw Lester Risch Carlos Gaffin Maude Hack Carlton Bright Robert Work George Hengst J. W

Nelsonville Clerk Charles Evans Ill in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Charles Evans, clerk at the Nelsonville post office and president of the Nelsonville City Board of Education, is a patient at Mount St. Mary Hospital with a condition listed as fairly good.

Nelsonville Charles Evans Nelsonville City

Linscott Garage Owner Sidelined by Pneumonia

James Lin Scott of Linscott's garage was hospitalized at Mount St. Mary Hospital with pneumonia in his left lung after a health incident yesterday.

Nelsonville James Linscott Linscott Mount St. Mary Hospital

Hudepohl’s Process 14 K guarantees beer at its best

Hudepohl promotes its Process 14 K as the final touch of old world skill and extra care in brewing. The ad emphasizes this costly step as the guarantee of a golden, all grain beer with a distinct quality.

Hudepohl

Representatives Gather for Shrine Inspection and Reception

Representatives from Tulsa, St. Louis, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Fairmont and Parkersburg assemble in Nelsonville for Shrine inspection and reception activities.

Nelsonville Tulsa St. Louis Buffalo N. Y Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Fairmont Parkersburg

Shrine visit highlights Mount St Mary notes

A long list of births and local residents is followed by a Shrine visit for the Supreme Worthy High Priestess Mrs. Marguerite Dutsch of Tulsa. The 5:30 dinner at First Methodist featured Indian themed tables and tomahawk favors, with a reception at Eagles Hall for Mrs. Bartlett and others.

Zanesville Cambridge Marietta Springfield Youngstown Toledo Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Marion Columbus Lancaster Ashland Marguerite Dutsch Tulsa Okla Mary E. Bartlett Nelsonville First Methodist Church Dutsch Nell Fangle S. M. Herold Jean Tollon St. Louis Elma Hullinger PSWHP Ohio Bartlett William J. Miller Wheeling W. Va Earl Hilleary

Floyd Dearth Fined For Intoxication

Floyd Dearth of Nelsonville was fined 15 dollars and costs in Mayor Earl Hilleary’s court yesterday for intoxication. He was committed to county jail for nonpayment of the fine and costs. Cathryn Harrold of Nelsonville was fined 5 dollars and costs for allowing her dog to run loose, with the penalty suspended after she disposed of the animal.

Nelsonville Floyd Dearth Earl Hilleary Cathryn Harrold

Driver Enters Guilty Plea In Nelsonville Crash

Nelsonville driver Fisk 30 pleaded guilty to driving left of center for a Saturday crash that injured six near Nelsonville. Mayor Hilleary deferred sentence until 8 30 p m. In a separate incident Mayor fined Floyd Dearth 55 for intoxication.

Nelsonville Junior Fisk Here Earl Hilleary Fisk State Highway Patrol Hilleary Floyd Dearth

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