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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1955

Page

5

Cubs Plan Orientation of Parents

Mell onville parents of boys to be registered as new Cub Scouts are invited to an orientation Tuesday at 1 pm in the Presbyterian Church. Major T B Rothwell of Ohio University will present the orientation. Eligible boys are eight years old or turning eight by year’s start. the event coincides with a Halloween party for Cubs held across church sections.

Mellonville Presbyterian Church C.D. Crawford Nelson~ville T. B. Rothwell Ohio University Crawford

Nelsonville Nelsonville Pool and Court Repairs Discussed

The Nelsonville recreation commission met in the city building to discuss pool and tennis court repairs and a playground area along the Hocking River. Chairman Charles Tanguy reviewed Lowell Cole’s report recommending nearly $500 in repairs including bath house benches, pool painting, high diving board, clothing baskets, and doors. Attendance reached 6588 children and 1144 adults with pool receipts of $3662.50. Nelsonville also led Twilight Baseball League standings.

Nelsonville Nelson Ville City Cole Bath House Nelsonv|lle

Logan Social Notes and Legion Auxiliary Meetings

Logan social notes describe a Monday program at Brandt's restaurant followed by a Tannerhill home review of Petterson Davis by Hudson Strode. The American Legion Auxiliary held a dinner meeting at Brandt's with officers installed and plans for November installations at Mrs Warren Gardner's home.

William Tanners Brandt Tannerhill Marguerite Man Petterson Davis Hudson Strode Raymond Keairns American Legion Auxiliary Brandt's Logan Clay Products Irma Powers Regina Wolfe Roy Anthony Arthur Doll‘matseh Barton A. Eee Crane Pele Ea Ali

Hospital Notes Add New Births and Admissions

Hospital notes list new birth for Mrs Charles Koska at The Plains and admissions including Mrs Elizabeth Lewis of Corning Route 1 and others: Mesaros in Glouster, Mrs Mary Smart and Mrs Margaret Bowens, Mrs Alice Gossage, Mrs Irene Patterson in Detroit, Michigan, Howard Ackley in Cisriaburg, Mrs Francis Kinnison in Kimberley with her son, Sinn Addie Headey in Athens near New Lexington.

Ste Ana Charles Koska the Plains Elizabeth Lewis Corning Lewis Mesaros Glouster Mary Smart Chauncey Margaret Bowens Nelsonville Alice Gossage Irene Patterson Detroit Michigan Howard Ackley Cisriaburg Francis Kinnison Kimberley King New Lexing Sinn Addie Headey Athens

Dying Robber Gets Three Year Probation

A 28 year old salesman from Pontiac Michigan Ostergren received three years probation after pleading guilty to thefts involving a door to door magazine pitch. He and accomplice Rich were linked to two robberies in which a housewife was targeted. Doctors say Ostergren is terminally ill and cannot serve longer jail time. The male suspect is a Navy veteran and the case drew on medical treatment needs.

Ncisco Joseph i San Oxiergren Pontiac Mich Door Plac Berkley Ostergren Roy Rich Valley City N. D Heart Sde

Hounds Dine Before Game With Rockets

Nelsonville Greyhound football players were hosted by team mothers and wives before their trip to Wellston to chase their first Southeastern Ohio League win. Players Gary Boyer and Lowell Coliother faced uncertain availability for the game, with others listed as in questionable shape after injuries. The squad watched film from the previous Logan contest after the meal.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhound Nelsonville Aathletic Association Wellton Athens Roy Gary “Boyhyer Weilston Logan Conen Lowell Col Iother Cole Imat Barmp Bruiher

Chauncey Class Hosts Masked Halloween Party

Chauncey Methodist Church class held a masked Halloween party at Miss Delores Robinsons home with members and guests. Linda Schoonover won for funniest costume, Mary Rogers for ugliest, and Flaine Pendleton for prettiest costume.

Chauncey Chauncey’ Methodist Church Delores Robinson Linda Schoonover Mary Rogers Flaine Pendleton

Nelsonville social notes rummage sale and meeting items

A rummage sale by the Daughters of America is set for Saturday in the American Legion Building until 2 p.m. A Wednesday afternoon meeting of the area group featured guest speaker Clara DeLand, a special education teacher at Rufus Putnam Elementary, with plans for hospital visitation and a November meeting agenda. Other notes include births, medical and surgical staff mentions, and a list of local residents and their affiliations.

Elsonville Daughters of America American Legion Sean Sratter Clara de| ‘Land Rufus Putnam Hool Athens Eleanor Hammond White House Holzer Hospital Emen Roy Kent Jack B. Freeman Ils Cheshire Ste Willam Jamerson Vinton C. Meadows Point Pleasnt Charles A. Smith Oak Hill Clyde DcCoy Grant * A | Roberts Lewis Stanley Poreetree Staten Daniel Hughes Ste- Feo Sein Seembee Gaixins Henry Holt

Anniversary for Elmer and Jessie Lewis in Morgan County

To Celebrate Anniversary sir and Mrs Elmer Lewis antavile will celebrate olden wedding Saturday A noon dinner will begin the day s festivities and there will be an open use at their home four miles outh of Chesterhill from 2 until 5 pm Friends are invited to call during the afternoon The couple was married Oct 18 1905 In Vincent Mrs Lewis is the former Jessie Milton Mr and Mrs Lewis lived in Washington County 19 years in Athens County five years and in 1929 moved to Morgan County where they have six sons Harvey and the late James Plantsville Clyde Elmer Jr and Charles Columbus and George Cleveland There are five daughters Mrs Bessie Richards Columbus Mrs Leona Fischer Zanesville Mrs Zale sin ndir vein Robinson Plantsville and Mrs Ann Nortis San Francisco Calif There are 17 grandchildren and

Elmer Lewis Antavile Milesouth Chesterhill Vincent Jessie Milton Washington County Athens County Morgan County Harvey James Plantsville Clyde Elmer Jr Charles Columbus George Cleveland Bessie Richards Leona Fischer Zanesville Zale Sin Ndir Vein Robinson Ann Nortis San Francisco Calif

Chauncey Students Discuss Future Careers On Radio

Chauncey High School Automotive Shop participants Tom Ryan Owen Stotts Daniel Hill Gail Werner Charles Lyons and Howard Russell joined the Farm and Home Hour to explore careers as mechanics. Girls Wadedene Richey Doris Keirns Carolyn Blackford earned PHA bracelets at a countywide fall rally in Athens last week, eligibility reserved for juniors or seniors with all around excellence.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover High School Tom Ryan Owen Stotts Daniel Hill Gail Werner Charles Lyons Howard Russell Wadedene Richey Doris Keirns Carolyn Blackford Athens

Nelsonville Church News Consolidated minister schedules and events

The Nelsonville area churches list weekly services Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am and evening services. Denominations include Nazarene Adams Street Langley Gullett ministries Episcopal First Methodist and Latter Day Saints with midweek choir youth fellowship and revival meetings noted. Events feature sermons prayers and reorganized programs with dates and leaders listed.

Unuren the Azarene Adams St. Langley Gullett Young Proview Sateran Christian —Fort and Short Sts Advance of United, Nations Su Fay F. Melvin Wents Psnc Thraday Pande Church of the Epiphany Epicopal Kenneth Davis Gerald Priser Keneth Orwiler Latter Day Saints Jackson Jacob Shell Thomas’ Bailey

Chauncey Area Personal Visitors From Weekend

Chauncey residents hosted a string of weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Joe Little and family, Mrs Sam Tippett and granddaughter Mary, Mr and Mrs Le D Mazio, and Mr and Mrs Joseph Guerra. Ohio University homecoming drew many names such as Mr and Mrs DeMario and the Lefflers of Columbus. Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Theodore Hett ten of Glouster and Mrs Eileen Sanders and son Wayne of Militielé, plus Mrs Mary Nelsonville. Visitors also welcomed Mr and Mrs Cecil Hughes of Delaware and others linked to James Carter, Pat sister, and Chauncey locals.

Joe Little Von Douglas Mal Sam Tippett Mra Tippett Mary Joseph Guerra Fmo Suerra Canton le D.mazio Ohio University Richard Leffler Columbus Dem James Carter Mra Hughes Pat Chauncey

Physician Seeks Radiology Residency At Columbia Presbyterian

Dr. Norman E. Chase, longtime Nelaceville physician since October 1954, will leave soon for Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City to study radiology. He has served in Mind Forces and Mount Sinai Hospitals and resides at 21 E. Washington St. Chase completed undergraduate work at the University of Cincinnati and interned at Kings County Hospital in New York.

Norman E. Chase Nelaceville Columbia Presbyterian ‘Hospital New York City Chase Mount Se'siary Fis Washington St Universal Cincinnati Kings County Hospital New York

Chauncey and Area Church Services Schedule Listing

Local church notices list Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble and Athens area congregations with unified services Sunday schools worship times and evening evangelistic meetings. Ministers named include Rev Courtney Rev Posey Rev Gilbert Courtney and Rev J E Posy with homecoming plans and lay led services across multiple churches this week.

Morristown Raymond Idcock Darrell Antle Hubert Jimmy and Jerry Netonville Log Helen Courtney Quiet Willam Bush Logan Timble Greenstun Chauncey Millfield of Christ Doris Cordway Hebron Ada Cordray Athens Chauncey Church of Christ GB. Courtney JE. Posy Courtney Taylor ‘Ridge Greens Run Posey Trimble Greens Sand Ridge Hiram Slingus Church of Christ_ Parish Gilert Courtney Baylor Ridge Bers Chauncey Greens Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney

Local court lists dates for case actions in April and September

A fragmented court notice lists dates including April 2 and September 4 for actions under Judge Harey jBevees. The legible portion mentions terms and terms related to a looming decision, but the surrounding text is garbled and several names and places are unreadable.

Tor Polaing Couto Harey jBevees

Boys Club Play at Buchtel High School Tonight

Nelsonville reports the Deanville Boys Club presents Anything for a Laugh at 7 30 tonight in Buchtel High School gym. Proceeds fund clubroom equipment. Tickets on sale at the door.

Nelsonville Deanville Buchtel High School

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