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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1957

Page

6

Kiwanis Traveling Token Passed To Glouster Club

Kiwanis members from New Boston Ohio visited Glouster for the annual Traveling Token exchange. D E Lewis as president James Wohler Wendell Wohler Forde Newbury and Gene Allison Jr led the program. John Savel was named to the underprivileged child committee and Glenn McDonald joined the club. Twenty one members and guests attended.

Glouster New Boston Ohio Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Kiwanis Glouster Club Ironton Club D. E. Lewis James Wohler Wendell Wohler Forde Newbury Gene Allison John Savel Glouster Schools Glenn McDonald Board of Directors

Glouster Couple Announces Marriage in Social Notes

Joe Williams and Mrs. Williams announce the marriage of their daughter Karen to Larry Duncan son of Mrs. Hazel Duncan Glouster The wedding occurred in early summer and the couple reside in West Carrollton Ohio Jacksonville WSCS meets at 7 30 pm at Mrs Hettie Rambo home with Mrs Nellie Linscott co host Other social items include visits by Mr and Mrs Thomas Jarvis Youngstown to Jacksonvill e and Mrs Mason's health improving after illness

Glouster Joe Williams Karen Larry Duncan Hazel Duncan West Carrollton Jacksonville WSCS The Methodist Church Hettie Rambo Nellie Linscott Thomas Jarvis Youngstown Jacksonvile Carl Phillips Athens Ida Mason Marie Hambel Mason H. A. Fleming Louis E. Morrison Chicago Robb Bradford Chieren Middletown W. D. Locke Hebron W. Va Robert Morrison

Jacksonville Trimble PTO Plans Oct 17 Festival

The Jacksonville Trimble PTO meets Thursday at 1 p.m. in the grade school for supper and festival planning set for October 17 at the grade school. The NT Club was hosted by Mrs Bessie Thompson with readings by several members and grace led by Mrs Grace Zimmer noted ill.

Jacksonville-Trimble Pto NT Club Bessie Thompson Inez Williams Grace Zimmer Blanche Strohmeyer Bessie West Mary Cheney

Meeting in Columbus on reading methods for slow learners

Misses Jane and Rachel Murray Superintendent John Savel and Mary Curry of Athens attended a Columbus meeting on student problems. Dr G Orville Johnson of Syracuse University discussed latest teaching techniques for slow learners. A reading consultant will visit Glouster in late October to address grades 1 to 12 and train the combined faculty.

Glouster Jane Rachel Murray John Savel Mary Curry Athens Columbus G. Orville Johnson Syracuse University

UMW Local 648 Set to Meet Saturday in Glouster

United Mine Workers of America Local 648 of Mine 255 will convene Saturday at 1 p.m. in the IOOF Hall at Glouster. Rolland Higgins, secretary treasurer, said C. W. Palmer of the Pittsburgh area medical staff will discuss the welfare retirement fund medical health and hospital service.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America IOOF Rolland Higgins C. W. Palmer Pittsburgh Welfare Retirement Fund

Two Drivers Fined After Route 33 Collision

A Route 33 wreck north of Logan led to mayor's court fines for two drivers. Melvin Grove of Albany Ind paid 20 dollars plus costs for changing lanes without caution and 10 dollars plus costs for no valid operator's license. Earl Hoffman of Columbus was fined 20 dollars and costs for passing without assured clear distance. Police stated Grove attempted to let Hoffman's semi pass, prompting a sideswipe and Hoffman driving on before being stopped.

Nelsonville Logan Melvin Grove Albany Ind Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol Earl R. Hoffman Columbus Hoffman

Mount St. Mary Hospital Birth Announcements

Birth notices list a son for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Nutter Lancaster and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sorrell Murray City. Admitted include Mrs. Anna Hamrick Shawnee and others. discharges feature John Exenkemper Jacksonville and several residents from towns like Buchtel New Lexington and Glouster.

George H. Nutter Lancaster Anna Hamrick Shawnee Mildred McGee Corning Margaret Arkley Virginia DeLong Buchtel James Covert Goldie Byers Glouster John Exenkemper Jacksonville Lawrence Miner Junction City Charles Owen New Lexington Grace Zimmer Maggie Simmons Eva Wheeler Crooksville Louis Vickers Amesville

Nelsonville Doctor Reports Hearing the Red Moon Signal

Nelsonville's Rev Dr F M Wentz, a ham radio operator, heard the Russian satellite Sputnick on 20.5 megacycles Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. He logged first contact at 11 58 p m Tuesday and a second at 8 48 a m Wednesday, noting a faint click then a strong beep as the satellite neared. Other listeners included a minister in Zanesville and a man in Virginia, with four men later exchanging thoughts after the pass.

Nelsonville F. M. Wentz Dr. Wentz Clarksfield Ohio Zanesville Virginia Wentz Hocking Valley

Halloweeners May Cause Local Curfew

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary warned a curfew could be set if vandalism during Halloweening continues. Violations would bring at least 25 dollars fine for parents of youths on the streets after curfew. recent damage includes a broken window at Central School and a Walnut-throwing incident at the Episcopal Church.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Central School Episcopal Church Hilleary

Four Truck Drivers Fined for Overloads by Mayor

Four truck drivers were fined 25 dollars plus costs after State Patrol overload arrests. Elmer Poston 45 and William Poston 24 of Athens hauled hot mix. James Sellars 38 of Londonderry and Gerald Blair 22 of Carbon Hull hauled gravel.

Nelsonville Earl’ Hilleary Elmer F. Poston William F. Poston Athens James E. Sellars Londonderry Gerald L.blair

Faubus and the Little Rock Crisis reshapes Arkansas politics

In Arkansas, Governor Orval Faubus rises to national prominence by defying federal orders to integrate Central High School. The crisis polarizes opinions, boosts his standing among supporters while alienating the Negro vote, and sets the stage for a possible third-term bid.

Faubus Belman Morin Little Rock Ark Arkansas Orval Eugene Faubus U.S Ronald N. Davies North Dakota Central High School North U. S John E. Miller FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Central High Arkansas National Guard Woodrow Wilson Mann Blossom Davies U. S. District Court

DEW Line construction shown to Nelsonville Rotarians

Nelsonville Rotary Club members viewed a Western Electric produced film on DEW Line Arctic work. The presentation featured runways built on ice, parachute drops of initial gear, ice drilling for buildings, and large fuel movements. A 1924 Toronto convention photo was donated for display in the club’s meeting room.

Nelsonville Arctic Warren Badger C. H. Bartlett Toronto D. H Dutch) Shafer Ethel

Ohio U ROTC cadet wing commander visits campus

Nelsonville native Air Force Lt. Edward Hamer recently earned pilot wings and will discuss pilot training on Vapor Trails at WOUB Wednesday night. He will lecture in advanced AFROTC classes and recalls his Ohio University education including Arnold Air Society Scabbard and Blade and Phi Eta Sigma honors.

Nelsonville Phi Eta Sigma

Shoe Company Dance in Nelsonville Tonight

Nelsonville shoe firm William Brooks Shoe Co hosts its annual dance at the Eagles Hall from 9 to midnight with music by the Twilighters. Secretary-treasurer Mary Rife of local union 146 confirms details for the event.

Nelsonville William Brooks Shoe Co Eagles Hall Twi Mary Rife Shoe

Buchtel WSCS Plans Homecoming Weekend

Nelsonville reports the Buchtel Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Thursday at 7 p m to plan the homecoming. A potluck lunch follows. Homecoming is set for October 13 with Sunday School at 10 a m a fellowship dinner at noon and a program at 1 p m.

Nelsonville Buchtel Wscs Buchtel

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Happenings

Mrs. Julia Love returns from Mayo Clinic Rochester accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harry Brown. Asa Pickett Jr on 30 day Army leave from Fort Carson and Fort Lewis heads to Germany. Wallace Dane and Charles Bail family vacations in Smokies. WSCS rummage sale led by Circle Five at John Lawson building. Rainbow for Girls adjust rummage collection to Thursday. Mary and Martha Group to meet at 49 Grover Street.

Julia Love Nelsonville Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Harry Brown Edith Ryan Columbus Love Asa Pickett, Jr U.S. Army Asa Pickett Pickett Ft. Carson Colorado Mary and Martha Group The Christian Church James Pritchard Grover St

Nelsonville WSCS meets at First Methodist Church

The Nelsonville Women’s Society of Christian Service held its general meeting in the church social rooms with 40 members present. Highlights included a Twix Teens vocal performance, a panel on Our Home Mission Centers and Race, committee reports, and a history of the WSCS from 1940 to today. Upcoming events include Homecoming October 20 and Week of Prayer October 30.

Nelsonville Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church of Bessie Stephenson Marie Barton Twix Jacobs Ladder Kingdom Karen Shackert Mary Jane Dalton Fanchion Lewis Kay Martin Janie Herrold Mickie Savage Patty Rizer Sandra Hall Karen Evans Margie Whyte Sue Haynes Donna Hammond Ann Bishop Jerry Grim Martine Green Miller Wilson Barton Our Home Mission Centers Carl Coakley Anna Riley Edith Howson Mildred Carlin Oda Elliott Doris Pergrin Christian Social Relations Lloyd Gray Carl Duskey W. W. Warren James Bland Anne Riley WSCS Harry Ball Rosa Freer

Nelsonville MVF Holds Second Meeting of Year

The Methodist Youth Fellowship met in the church Sunday at 6 p m with 10 members. Dr and Mrs F M Wentz attended as officers reported on duties. Mrs Wentz, MVF counselor, will host a special meeting for officers Friday at 3 30 p m at her home in West Columbus Street.

Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship F. M. Wentz

Republican Rally Set Tuesday in Nelsonville

A Republican rally will be held Tuesday at 8 p m in the American Legion Hall. Mrs. R A Snackenberg says local candidates running in November will be introduced to attendees. This will be the final Republican meeting before the election. Light refreshments will follow.

Nelsonville American Legion Hall R. A. Snackenberg

Martha Class Meeting Postponed to Oct 17

Nelsonville report says the Martha Class of the First Methodist Church has postponed its meeting to Thursday, Oct. 17, at the home of Mrs. Clarence Butts on Pine Grove Avenue.

Nelsonville Martha First Methodist Church Clarence Butts Pine Grove Ave

Rummage Sale For Circle Five At First Methodist

Nelsonville residents urged to contact Mae Wilson Elizabeth Bell or Dorothy Went for pickup Thursday afternoon or Friday morning or leave items at the Methodist Parsonage 51 East Columbus Street The sale runs Friday and Saturday.

Nelsonville Circle Five First Methodist Church Mae Wilson Elizabeth Bell Dorothy Went Methodist E. Columbus St

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