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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1956

Page

5

Nelsonville PTA Sings and Scout News Highlight Local Events

Nelsonville Central High PTA met at the school for a first grade musical directed by Martine Green with songs including A Zipper Coat and This Old Man. The meeting covered safety patrols, National Education Week, classroom visitation, and awards for room counts. Scouts discussed erosion control projects, new badge work, and advancement plans. Local women’s groups held citizenship discussions, and veterans events, charity parties, and Emblem Club activities were announced with upcoming dances and bazaar preparations.

Nelsonville Central Fi School Parent Teachers Association Martine Green Jack Pumpkin Green Marlin Kep‘lar Shirley Donette Kern W. D. Mender Lowell Cole Mt Central School Kathryn Gray Ruth Hoskins Orology of Phristian Service Church of Ida ‘Temple. Duskey Martha Neikirk Oda Green Garnet Schoonover

Halloween Carnival Planned by New Straitsville Band Boosters Club

Plans for an annual Halloween carnival were made at the New Straitsville Band Boosters Club meeting. A parade and band concert will headline the event with booths from New Straitsville organizations featured. The carnival is set for October 27 in New Straitsville.

New Straitsville New Straitsville Band Boosters Club

Auto Collision in Nelsonville Reported at 4 15 P M

Nelsonville police logged an accident at Harper and High yesterday at 4 15 P M involving Jesse Hiles and Benjamin Smith both of Nelsonville. Smith backed from a driveway striking the side of Hiles vehicle. Berry Pritchard of Nelsonville was taken to University Hospital.

Nelsonville Harper and High Jesse Hiles Benjamin Smith Smith Hiles

Fix Property Or Be Fined In Nelsonville

Goldie Lever ing of 280 Grosvenor Street was fined 700 dollars and costs by Mayor Earl Hilleary for failing to comply with a state fire marshal order. She has two weeks to fix or tear down the property or the fine will take effect. John Fellem of Nelsonville fined 10 dollars for intoxication. James Warren of Deanville fined 20 dollars for failure to yield the right of way.

Nelsonville Goldie Levering Grosvenor St Earl Hilleary James Warren Deanville

Minor Changes Made In Voting Precincts Nelsonville Changes in Polling Places

Nelsonville city auditor Delbert Kuhn announced one major change for the November 6 general election. The second precinct of the first ward will vote at Pearl Bay residence, 187 Adams St., instead of Effie Bairdain Martin’s Adams St. residence. Other polling places: Ward I first Ameri can Legion Building, Ward I second Ray residence. Ward II first Christian church, Ward II second Presbyterian church. Ward III first City Building, Ward III second Methodist Church. Ward IV first town house, Ward IV second rear of Ruby Evans residence, 729 Poplar St.. Third precinct Flossie Dixon store room on Fourth St.

Nelsonville el Tion Delbert Kuhn Pearl Bay Adams St Effie Bairdain Martin American Legion Ray Ruby’ Evans Poplar St Fone Flossie Dixon Fourth St

Hocking County Land Transfers Take Place Across Townships

A series of land transfers is reported across Hocking and adjacent townships. Transactions include Leasure and Lenora Lea to James and Sheila Swabb of outlet portions in Spring Hill and Falls townships, and Ralph and Helen Swartz to Roe and Leafy Parsons in Benton and Logan areas. Additional dealings cover parcels in Perry, Salt Creek, Starr, and Adams additions, with multiple parcels described and buyers named.

Leasure Lenora Leasure James E. Swabb Shelia R. Swabb Outlet Logan Robert Lee Bateman Joanne Bateman R. W. Bateman Gladys Bateman Greeley G. Miklashek Mary JM Miklashek Mabel Ruth Ely Perry Township Clarence E. Bryan Berneta Bryan Lulu E. Clark Charles Maple Ora Louise Maple Frank R. Pierce John R. McKinney Salt Creek Township Margaret Liff Hartman Charles E. Hartman Wilbur J. Kerns Jessie E. Kerns West Logan Fails Harold R. Mundy Betty J Mundy Joe S. Case Logan Lewis Wagner Juanita Wagner James M. Price Agnes B. Roach Rosella McDonald Adams Murray City T Charles Campbell Mildred Y Campbell Don Huddy W. Pauline Huddy Starry Township

Social Guests Visit in St Albans and Nearby Towns

Vinton residents hosted and visited multiple families across St Albans W Va Radcliff Welston and nearby towns. Guests included Beecher Davis Goldie McCady and the Cloudwell group at various homes. California bound travelers Hutchinson Chamberlain returned home after a visit with local hosts.

Mary Anne Woodruff Welston Bertha McCumber Merle John Hutchinson Melvin Chamberlain San Bernardino Calif Rodney Sprouse Wilkesville Chester White Cora Morris Springfield Kelsie Arthur New Carlisle Wilbur Trimble Donaldsville Harvey Brubaker Earle Roush Baby Mr. Roush Austin Roush Bidwell

Chauncey Personal News Roundup in Dayton and Jackson

Chauncey area social notes list visitors and family gatherings. Dorothy Wilson and Rosalind of Dayton called on Mrs. Denver Bricker and Mrs. Gruttemeyer. Jackson hosted Rhoda Oliver and family, and more relatives visited. George Betts of Springfield visited siblings in the area. Doris Cunningham won an adult gift at Baughman’s store. Chester Baughman’s family visited grandparents in Hamden. Richard Jackson, released from three years in the Marines, plans to enter Brooks School of Photography after holidays in California. Clifford Sanders and Ernest Watkins hosted visits in Newark. Moody and family attended the Ohio State versus Penn State game in Columbus.

Chauncey Lawrence Raphail Dorothy Wilson Rosalind Dayton Denver Bricker Fred Gruttemeyer Rhoda Oliver Clarence Staley Michael Dg Burt Athens Jackson George Betts Springfield William Betts Doris Cunningham Baughman Pa Nicholson Chilren Chester Baughman Greg Corky Mansfield Merritt Richard Jackson Marines Camp Pendleton Calif Albert Jackson Brooks School of Photography Santa Barbara Clifford Sanders Ernest Watkins Newark Carl Moody Jerry Jimmy Ohio State Penn Columbus

Hemlock Hemlock Wedding in Corning Oct 13

Dorothy Jean Hines daughter of Frank and Hemlock Hines married James Edward Leonard son of P C Leonard of Corning in a Hemlock UB Church ceremony officiated by Rev Paul Stockman The couple will reside in Corning A reception followed at the groom's parents and another later at Gene Toth's home Congo Also mentions Mrs Kohler and survivor details Glenna Williams and family. Shauncey Trimble church supper fundraiser planned tonight at 6 p m to clear debt on church improvements.

Hemlock Corning UB Church Dorothy Jean Frank Hines James Edward Leonard P. C. Leonard Paul Stockman Sarah Wright Bartha Williams Deery Leonard Gene Toth Congo Mrs. Kohler Hema Lock Campbell E. W. Oliver East Palestine Edwin Hunter Sharon Biand Henry Shauncey Trimble Church of Christ

Glouster Beggars Night Planned by Local Societies

Beulah Johnson hosted Beggars Night activities on Oct. 29 starting at 6:00 p.m. at her home with 12 members and one guest attending until 9:30 p.m. The event featured worship and talks including Why Are Americans Prosperous and Need. The group will meet in November at Ruth Wetzel’s home.

Glouster Joyce Sadie Morrison Esta Haskins Merle Danford Elma Leadinghaus Ruth Wetzel

Albany Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits Across Towns

Albany social notes record Mr and Mrs A B Taylor visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. Ed Sable and family spent time with his mother and sister in Bellaire. Many local families hosted guests from Lodi Canton Stillwater Okla Mason Parma and Columbus over weekends and during fairs. A Chauncey prayer service gathers five church cooperators at 7 30 p m.

Albany A. B. Taylor Pennsylvania Ed Sable Karl Radcliffe Steven William Laveck New Marshfield George Michael Canton Edna Whiteman A.C. Rickard Jack Shirley Stillwater Okla Dallas Yeager Mason Moxie Crabtree Loretta Crabtree Alany School Association of American Childhood Columbus Jay Pomerene Cleveland Edward Sable Russell Oliver Newark Wiliam Trainer Daugher Trainer Ronnie Hooper U. S Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Glouster Reports First Honor Roll for Semester

Glouster Schools announce first six weeks honor roll with B or better grades in all subjects including conduct. Names include Eric Angle Rita Richards Janet Steffy in grade 12 and multiple students across grades 11 through 4 with various honors.

Glouster Eric Angle Rita Richards Janet Steffy Larry Colbert Carol Nott Kenneth Whaley Montie Hook Larry, Kineer Helen Kittle Michael Mudrie Judith Nott Karen Willams

Group Has Hayride GLOUSTER

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Glouster Methodist Church hosted a hayride and wiener roast Sunday evening in Trimble Heights. Fourteen members and guests attended with Mrs. Joe Williams and Rev and Mrs Dale Hoplight serving as chaperones.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Glouster Methodist Church Larry Dunin Trimble Heights Joe Williams Dale Hoplight

Official Methodist Board to Meet in Jacksonville Tonight

The official board of the Methodist Church at Jacksonville will convene tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the church to discuss church affairs and upcoming activities.

Glouster The Methodist Church Jacksonville

Birth of Gary David to Mr. and Mrs. David Phillips

Mr and Mrs David Phillips announce the birth of a son Gary David on September 29. Grandparents are Ida Mae Stoneburner and George Murphy, with great grandparents Ber tie Phillips and Gertrude Jewell. Mrs Murphy visits Ammiston Alabama with her daughter and son in law.

David Phillips Gary David Ida Mae Stoneburner George Murphy Bertie Phillips Gertrude Jewell Murphy Ammiston Ala

Pazo Promises Quick Piles Relief at Home

A home remedy touted as stainless Pazo claims instant relief for internal and external piles. Developed under Grave Laboratoriae trademark, it combines six medically proven ingredients. Test results reportedly show rapid comfort after years of suffering.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Society Twilighters Chillicothe Edith Cochran Glenn Scouts Plan Knights Mt Pythias Robert Steenrod Richard Anders Fred Smith John Matheny Mount St. Mary Hospital Marlene Stage Pilgrim Holiness Bible College Frankfort Ind Larence Miss Stage Cpl Paul Finniefrock Lancaster Hawaiin Islands Twig Emblem Club Ohio State Association of Emblem Clubs Elks Wiere Earl Mathews Earl Hooper Earl F. Mathews, Inc General Insurance Athens County Insurance Agents Ass'n Security Bank Qnerdee Ltr Geneva Brady Nit Bullock William Lehman C. E. Hutchins Mary Sayers Gailen Gornon Moxahals Berry Pritchard Univrsity Hospital Gerald Forbes Mgr Columbus St Jsonville Essac! Mecammonster Gallipolis Court St Louis A. Adit, Mer Pomeroy Wow St. Kal Windy Mar. Logan Hocking County Meigs County John M. Richmond E. Main ST Pomeroy, Ohio Hudson Motors Glenna Williams Glouster Society Trimble Club Trimble Township Chauncey Man Raymond D Augustine, Jr Eversharp Jermany U.S. Army Hospital Augustine Chauncey — Dover High School Route 3 Jackie Silsbee Tex Albany Social Notes I. F. Radcliffe Lina Caster Carpenter Frank Radcliffe Walter Baumgarter Vancouver Canada Ronda Russell Parma B. A. Russell Melva Radcliffe Ralph Pritts Frank Ork Toledo Lawrence E. K. Bryson John Bryson Grove City Robert Bryson Arthur Bryson Karla Hambel Peggy Hogue Jim Yerian Judy Antle Diana Gierhart Patty Harrison Judy Kennard Carolyn Colbert Karen Dougan Susie Evelend Paul Harrison Timothy Teater Paul Meallister Stancel Donna Sweene Katherine Triplett Joe William Connie Ahle Leroy Kubbs Barbara Guinther Carol Jewell Ronda Parks Regina Sikorski James Cartwright Dennis Cunningham Daniel Goldery Paula Skipper Johnny Knotts Greg Sikorski Dwight H. Rutherford Insurance Security Bank Bldg Co. M. Gill the Oakley Agency Public Nelsonville, Ohio Dave Garroway NBC North America POLY Mr. and Mrs. Clark Enants JNE Costa Ssurance Company of Nar Amaia eientyInauraren Comeary of Noth Ae Pvadeioma Fir Marine Inguranea G
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