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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1957

Page

12

OU Driver Cited After Bus-Car Crash in Nelsonville

An Ohio University bus driver was cited for unsafe operation after a collision with a car at Canal and Second Streets in Nelsonville. The bus carried returning OU football players. none were injured. Drivers May and Schwalbach were treated and released. May had minor bruises and shock, Schwalbach a head laceration.

Nelsonville Ohio University Port Columbus Athens Jerry L. May Lancaster Canal and Second Sts Charles Edward McCallister the Plains Earl Hilleary May Daniel Schwalbach Mount St. Mary Hospital Schwalbach Canal St

Murray City Resident Naomi Matheny Dies at 73

Naomi Matheny 73 of Murray City died Saturday evening in Mount St. Mary Hospital after an injury. She was a native of Lawrence County, daughter of Anna Carsner and Calvin Carsner. Surviving are two sons Wilbur and Carl, three daughters Leona Brooker Grace Lantz and Doris Lanning, nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services Tues at 1 p.m. in Murray City Methodist Church with Rev. Edward Jones officiating. Burial in Buchtel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Murray City residence.

Nelsonville Naomi Matheny Murray City Mount St. Mary Hospital Lawrence County Anna Calvin Carsner John Wilbur Carlof Millfield Leona Brooker Toledo Grace Lantz Zanesville Doris Lanning

Mrs. Annie G. Murphy Rites Held for Coolville Resident

Annie G. Murphy 78 a Coolville resident died Saturday at Clark Hospital Parkersburg WV She was a Vienna Baptist Church member Survived by four sons Okey G Jeffie J Bert F Ola E four daughters Gracie Lena Myrtle Daisy 21 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a m at White Funeral Home Coolville Final rites were held Monday at 2 p m in Revere West Virginia with burial in Revere Baptist Cemetery

Frost Lena Chevalier Reedsville Myrtle Midkiff Guysville Daisy Province Athens White Funeral Home Coolville Revere W. Va Revere Baptist Cemetery

Glouster High appoints student officers by class

Glouster High School announces officers for each class. Senior officers include Jim Blower as president and Bill Dunnette as vice president. Others named secretary and treasurer roles for seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and eighth and seventh grades.

Glouster Glouster High School Jim Blower Bill Dunnette Larry Colbert Carol Nott Larry Kineer Montie Hook Barbara Sikorski Shelba Knott Bill Bryson Nick Milhean Jacquelyn Russell Janet Hooper

Glouster Teenagers Admit Vandalism

Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. and police questioned several youths about two weeks of vandalism in Glouster. Two teens admitted damaging automobiles and one confessed to the First Baptist church destruction. All agreed to pay damages and stay off streets during Halloween.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr First Baptist Church

Nelsonville Athletic Association Plans Banquet

The Nelsonville Athletic Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the junior high cafeteria to discuss the football banquet and view Friday’s game film with Athens. Members will vote on the banquet date and whether to hire a former professional football player as speaker.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Association Athens

Band Boosters to Meet at High School Band Room

Band Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school band room. Ex-resident visiting Glouster Mr and Mrs Everett Lewis and daughter Darlene of Dearborn Michigan arrived Saturday for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Cecil Dew on Burr Oak Road.

Glouster Everret Lewis Darlene Dearborn Mich Cecil Dew Burr Oak Road Mr. Lewis Michigan

Williams Sr Court Clears One Case Last Week

Wana Duncan of McConnelsville was fined 13 dollars and 80 cents for assault, with Williams Sr reporting only one case heard in his court last week.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Wana Duncan McConnelsville

C V McClurg Dies at 83 in Nelsonville

Charles V. McClurg 83 died Sunday evening at his daughter Beatrice Lines home in Nelsonville after an extended illness. A native of Hocking County and retired coal miner, he was survived by three daughters and two sons, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements through Johnson Funeral Home are incomplete.

Nelsonville Charles V. McClurg Beatrice Lines Washington Street Hocking County Johnathan Sarah MceClurg Mary Lines Lou Johnston Talonia Tignor Cleveland Clyde McClurg Glenn McClurg Zanesville Belle Thompson Logan Nana Baird Troy Laura Eggleston Clem McClurg William Knapp Dayton Johnson Funeral Home

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admitted and Discharged Patients

Hospital notes list admitted patients including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Emrich Mrs. Donna Sullivan Verna Hand David Peart Frank Moody Jacquelyn Dexter Mrs Joe Ann Deem Mrs Jennie Ayers Florence Hovatter and others and discharged patients including Mrs George Nutter Mrs Edward Nelson Mrs Lester Sorrell and more. Names and home towns such as Nelsonville Glouster Murray City Logan Haydenville Corning Athens Crooksville and Jackson appear.

Donna Sullivan Nelsonville Verna Hand David Peart New Straitsville Frank Moody Glouster Jacquelyn Dexter Joe Ann Deem Jennie Ayers Murray City Florence Hovatter McConnellsville George Nutter Lancaster Edward Nelson Logan, and Son Lester Sorrell Lawrence Pepper Logan Oris Roof Millfield Nancy Seel Haydenville Mildred McGee Corning Velma Jones Vern Poling Junction City Maud Jones Albany Bonita Rutherford Carbon Hill Corbin Norris Athens Bonnie Banik Franklin McClelland Margaret Sheldon Jimmie Taylor Deanville Sue Levering New Straitsvile Sybie Puckett Mary Bable Carpenter Ann Poppeczy Wayne Wiley Nellie Linscott Jacksonville Nora Siddle Ronnie Channel Crooksville Walter Grose

Martha Group Plans Masked Skating Party in Nelsonville

The Mary Martha Group of the Christian Church met at Mrs. James Pritchard’s home with devotions by Mrs. Howard Williams and a program led by Mrs. Lloyd Gibbons. They planned a skating party for October 22 at Dow's Rollarena from 7 to 10 p.m. The Girl Scout Fund drive runs October 14 through 19, supporting ten Little House troops and hospital nurse aides with updated facilities and equipment.

Mary Martha The Christian Church James Pritchard Howard Williams Lloyd Gibbons Dow’s Rollarena

Homecoming at First Methodist Church Draws Big Turnout

The First Methodist Church hosts its annual homecoming on October 20 with a record attendance forecast. Activities begin with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A noon potluck lunch follows as Mrs. Carl Coakley leads the event with committees handling reception, registration, decorations, publicity, and dining.

First Methodist Church Church School Board Hocking Valley Carl Coakley Ralph Barber Leonard Myers W. W. Warren Paul Tomlinson Dick Kunzman Warren Carl Duskey Ray Elliott

Girl Scout Leaders Training Dates Revised

The training course led by Mrs. Don O'Conner of Athens will start October 28 instead of October 15, delaying the planned kickoff.

Don O’conner Athens

Local residents share visits across Nelsonville and Carbondale

Mr and Mrs Lake Lyons of New Marshfield and guests from New Plymouth dined with Mr and Mrs Arthur Todd. Everett Dicken and daughter Sandra and Glen da from New Plymouth spent an evening with the Wolfe family. Betty Brandon and son Max visited several Wolfe relations and Billie Sparks. Others called on Mrs Perry Wood and Mrs Elizabeth Doolittle and Pearl Mace at Carbondale.

Nelsonville Lake Robert Todd Elizabeth Doolittle Mayme Featherstone Pearl Mace Carbondale

Nelsonville Board and Council Schedule Tuesday Meetings

Nelsonville city council and the board of education will hold their regular monthly meetings at 7 p.m. in city hall and the high school board room respectively.

Nelsonville

Don't re ed Pat A Wish Te geil Cash Have It NOW

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Circle Meets Tuesday by Presbyterian Women

Circle Five of the Presbyterian Women's Assn meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Mary Watts hosts and circle leader Mrs William Friedrich presides.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Women’s Assn Mary Watts William Friedrich

Parade of the Hills Committee to Meet

Final meeting of the general committee to be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the city building. General Chairman Jack Riley will report with treasurer Betty Butts presenting the financial report. The group will vote on participation in this year’s Christmas basket program.

Nelsonville Jack Riley Betty Butts

Doughnut Orders Due From Local Methodist Church

Nelsonville residents may place doughnut orders with the Methodist Church women by calling Mrs. Ida Duskey at 433 or Mrs. Marie Barton at 236 M. Orders are for doughnuts baked Tuesday.

Nelsonville Ida Duskey Marie Barton

Accident Report Nelsonville Car Goes Over Bank

Nelsonville police investigated a Sunday 3 a.m. crash on Route 33 between the greenhouse and Jimmy Jones Post. Gilbert Adams, 33, of Nelsonville Route 1, lost control and the car went over the bank causing extensive damage.

Nelsonville Gilbert Adams Greenhouse Jimmy Jones

Band Booster Calendar Orders Due Tuesday Night

Nelsonville calendar deadline set for Tuesday night. Those not contacted should call 1159-W2 to place their order.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Recreation Commission Sets Special Meeting

The Nelsonville city recreation commission will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m in city hall per secretary Mrs Harry Ball.

Nelsonville

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