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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1957

Page

8

Cardiac Clinic Held Monday at Nel sonville Tuberculosis Hospital

A Cardiac Diagnostic Clinic was held at Nel sonville's Tuberculosis Hospital with 14 children examined. Sponsored by the Ohio State Services for Crippled Children and approved by the Athens County Medical Society, the clinic was led by Dr. O W Hosterman and Dr. Don Hosier.

Nelsonville SEO Ohio State Services For Athens County Medical Society Ohio Department of Health Columbus O. W. Hosterman Don Hosier H. M. Boocks

Methodist Teens Halloween Party Slumber Night

The Methodist Teens plan a Halloween party Friday at 8 p m in the church social rooms and will move to a slumber party at Patricia Sissons home afterward.

Patricia Sissons

Senior Progressive Study Club Meets at Armstrong Home

The Senior Progressive Study Club met Tuesday at Miss Sabra Armstrong’s home. Led by Mrs. N. R. Maxwell, members answered roll call with superstitions. Mrs. C. E. Sweeney presented a Queen Elizabeth program noting preparations for her U S visit. Refreshments were served to 14 members and one guest, Miss Jo Ellen Carter.

Progressive Study Club Sabra Armstrong

Family visit to 94 year old Aunt in Ohio

Paul Yerian with Mr and Mrs Donald Yerian and family and I N Price of Glouster and Marie Dodson of Stockport visited their 94-year-old aunt Mrs Maude Jennings and other friends at Sharon Ohio recently.

Paul Yerian Donald Yerian I. N. Price Glouster Marie Dodson Stockport Maude Jennings Sharon Ohio

Laymen's Rally at Walnut Street Church Featured Speaker

Reverend Dale Hop light and Albert Hall attended the Laymen's Rally at Walnut Street Methodist Church in Chillicothe on Sunday. Dr. Arthur Flemming, president of Ohio Wesleyan University, was the main speaker. The Wesley Choir from Athens performed several numbers. Miss Rachel Strode of Pennsville and Mrs. Elsie Thomas of Columbus were Thursday guests of Mrs. Mary Burns.

Glouster Dale Hoplight Albert Hall Walnut St. Methodist Church Chillicothe Arthur Flemming Ohio Wesleyan University Wesley Choir Athens Rachel Strode Pennsville Elsie Thomas Columbus Mary Burns

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Summary

Names and residences listed likely as patients or referrals at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Includes William Vernon Nelsonville Harley Nutt Athens Route 2 Mrs Alma Mohler Logan Route 3 Mrs Sue Levering New Straitsville Mrs Elizabeth Scott Nelsonville John Kinsel New Lexington Mrs Kathleen Gardner Carbondale Randy L. Horn Carbon Hill Mrs Maude Vaughn Gloucester Vern Vorhes Nelsonville Joseph Paesson Corning Route Mrs Cecil Stoneburner Crooksville Mrs Sara Hermey Corning Mrs Ida Mason Gloucester A. J. McMillan New Lexington Miss Donna Smith Gloucester David Jolley Carbondale.

William Vernon Nelsonville Harley Nutt Athens Alma Mohler Logan Sue Levering New Straitsville Elizabeth Scott John Kinsel New Lexington Kathleen Gardner Carbvondale Randy L. Horn Carbon Hill Maude Vaughn Glouster Vern Vorhes Joseph Paesson Corning Cecil Stoneburner Crooksville Sara Hermey Ida Mason A. J. McMillan Donna Smith David Jolley Carbondale

Smathers Rites To Be Held Thursday

Final rites for Thomas L. Smathers age 77 of Glouster Ohio will be held Thursday at 11 p m in the Jacksonville United Brethren Church. Rev J Carmichael to officiate with burial at Oakfield Cemetery near Corning. Body moved from Johnson funeral home to family residence for calling hours.

Nelsonville Thomas L. Smathers Town St Glouster Columbus Jacksonville

Cub Scout Pack Committee Meeting Tonight at Colonial

Nelsonville reports a Cub Scout pack committee meeting set for tonight at 8 o clock in the Colonial Restaurant. The gathering aims to plan activities and coordinate upcoming events for the unit.

Nelsonville Colonial

Nelsonville Council Grants $800 to Recreation Commission

In adjourned session Nelsonville city council appropriated an additional 800 from the general fund to the recreation commission to cover year end expenses and debts. Councilman Ward Phillips credited city support for past successes and noted the commission’s appreciation. The measure should extend coverage through January 1, 1958. Green Township officials in Haydenville favored a city fire protection agreement and requested a contract copy for the next trustees meeting.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Delbert Kuhn Ward Phillips Green Township Hocking County Haydenville

Nelsonville Woman News Son Is Born

Mr and Mrs Wayne Hunley of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son Kevin Wayne on October 11 at Mount St Mary Hospital They also have a daughter Brenda Kay aged 22 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Hunley and Mr and Mrs Roy Matheny Great grandparents named Fink Rosser and Schoonover all of Nelson

Wayne Hunley Nelsonville Kevin Wayne Mount St. Mary Hospital Brenda Kay Robert Hunley Roy Matheny Columbus John Fink Arthur Rosser Bertha Schoonover

Troop 66 Committee to Meet at Knights of Pythias

Committee members of Boy Scout Troop 66 gather tonight at 7 30 p m to inspect the Scout unit. Scouts and Explorers will assemble at the Troop quarters in the Knights of Pythias building and at 8 p m the committee meets the new Field Scout Executive Charles Wolfe of Athens to discuss program activities. Lead er Francis Bacus will join the group. Scouts should wear uniforms and will be dismissed at 8 p m.

Boy Scout Knights of Pythias Charles Wolfe Athens Francis Bacus

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias Meeting Request

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m All officers and members are urged by Chancellor Commander Wilbur Wolfe to attend.

Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Wilbur Wolfe

Women of Presbyterian Church Copper Jewelry Sold at Bazaar

The Women of the Presbyterian Church make copper jewelry and aluminum trays each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church for their annual bazaar on November 22. Items will be sold at that event. Helpers are invited to meet with the group on Tuesdays.

The Presbyterian Church

York Two Citizens Complain of Damage

Nelsonville York Township and Deanville residents complain of children damaging property. Justice George Schoonover warns parents will be held responsible for their children's damage. He urges no obstructions on roads and asks for cooperative, safe Halloween fun.

Nelsonville York Township Deanville George Schoonover Justice of the Peace

Proposed Ohio Charter Change Eases County Government Amendments

Ohio voters face Amendment No 3 to simplify county home rule charters by creating two classes of counties 500000 population and above and below It would allow a countywide charter with concurrent powers or exclusive rights in large counties while reducing the voting hoops for approval Opponents warn consolidation could absorb smaller communities into major cities without protest

Columbus Ohio Cuyahoga Cleveland Hamilton Cincinnati Franklin Cuyahoga County Ohio Supreme Court

Driver Glad To Pay Fine In Narrow Crash Near Nelsonville

Thomas J. Leake 19 of Buchtel paid a $15 fine and costs after a noon crash on Rt. 216. He swerved to miss a train, skidded off 300 feet, rolled onto the berm, then toppled, escaping with minor injuries. An insurance agent witnessed the wreck.

Nelsonville Thomas J. Leake Buchtel Earl Hilleary Leake Gene Barry

Tom Funeral Rites To Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Adam Tom, 78, who died Sunday night, will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Hoodlet funeral home conducted by Rev. Carroll Chesser. Burial will be in Town House cemetery. Survivors include three great grandchildren.

New Marshfield Adam Tom Hoodlet Carroll Chesser Town House Cemetery

Rainbow for Girls advisory board meeting postponed

Nelsonville notes the advisory board of the Order of Rainbow for Girls has been postponed to Thursday October 31. The meeting place will be announced later.

Nelsonville The Order of Rainbow For Girls

Nelsonville Driver Fined for Left-of-C center Violation

Logan Nelsonville Ray Dicken was fined ten dollars plus costs yesterday in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court for driving to the left of center.

Nelsonville Ray Dicken Logan Earl Hilleary

Nelsonville Board of Trade Plans Regular Monthly Meeting

Nelsonville directors of the Board of Trade will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m for their regular monthly session.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade

Nelsonville Elks to Hold Ritual Practice Meeting

Nelsonville Elks officers are asked to meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Elks Home for ritual practice, announced by Jack Oakley exalted ruler.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Elks Jack Oakley

Natural Resources Executive Speaks at Nelsonville Lions

James Wells executive vice director of Ohio Division of Natural Resources will address the Nelsonville Lions Club at 6 pm Wednesday at the First Methodist Church on natural resources in Southern Ohio. Lions from surrounding area invited to attend.

Nelsonville James Wells Division of Natural Resources of Ohio Nelsonville Lions Club First Methodist Church Wells Ohio Lions Clubs

Ex Resident Charles Smith Dies in Fostoria

Ex resident Charles Smith aged 45 of Glouster Route 2 died suddenly Tuesday at his Fostoria home. Survived by wife Cathleen father Robert Smith two brothers James Morrison and Raymond Cleveland two sisters Virgil North Glouster Route 2 and Esther Miller Cleveland. Funeral 1 p m Friday at Norbert W Johnston funeral home Rev M L Kimmey officiating burial Maplewood Friends may call after 4 p m Thursday.

Glouster Charles Smith Fostoria Cathleen Robert Smith James Morrison Raymond Cleveland Virgil North Esther Miller Norbert W. Johnston M. L. Kimmey Maplewood Cemetery

Nelsonville Police Probe Possible Entering

City police investigate a possible breaking and entering at White's Service Station in Nelsonville located at Fourth and Canal Streets. Entry is reported through the front door with a stolen key and escape through a rear door. No items reported missing.

Nelsonville — City Fourth and Canal Sts

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