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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1950

Page

10

Nelsonville Community Chest Drive Opens Friday

The Nelsonville Community Chest campaign launches Friday with a goal of 2500 dollars. Allocations include 600 to Boy Scouts and 600 to Girl Scouts, 600 to Child Welfare, 200 to Mount St Mary Hospital, 100 to Salvation Army, and 100 for expenses. 42 districts will be served with 15 solicitors in the business district and 15 volunteers for residences. Reverend Rollin S. Polk joins the drive for the ministerial association.

Nelsonville Community Chest Paul Betts Drive Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Mount St. Mary Hospital Salvation Army Rollin S. Polk Bill Hoffman Everett Crane Lloyd Elliott Hubert Mender Alice K. Brooks James Shumaker Shelby Barber Raymond Foughty Dean Linscott Joe Stedem Earl Hilleary Meade Whyte Homer Adams Robert Ohlinger Earl Worthington Walter Tigner James Gilbert Francis Abdella R. W. Oakley Arthur Green J. H. Donahey William Hoffman Arthur Newton Charles Miller Ned Tolliver Mark Herrold Joe Galvin Oscar Oliver Willis Wolfe Wilbert Hartman

Nelsonville Social Notes Fourth Birthday Observed

Miss Joan Hallet celebrated her fourth birthday Friday at the home of her aunt and uncle the McDowells in Columbus. Dinner was served to Toan, Judy, Mrs. J. C. Hallet, Mrs. Garret Hoch, and Mrs. Clarence Brickley of Pataskala. The Rev Paul Niswander officiated. The couple plan to live in Gloucester. The groom is a junior at Onton University.

Joan Hallet SR. McDowell Columbus McDowell Nelsonville Toan Judy J. C. Hallet Garret Hoch Clarence Brickley Pataskala Ohio Paul Niswander Glouster Onton University

Noisy Cycles Prove Costly in Nelsonville

Charles Anderson Logan Donald E Mitchell of Union Furnace pleaded guilty to operating motorcycles with improper mufflers and were fined 10 dollars plus costs. Carl Lanning of Nelsonville admitted intoxication and was fined 19 dollars plus costs and jailed pending settlement. Ray Dishong of Nelsonville pleaded innocent to disturbing the peace and faces a Sunday hearing. Jack Kovaleski Chauncey to be arraigned Saturday. John Tippie local pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 10 dollars plus costs and jailed pending settlement.

Nelsonville Charles Anderson Logan Donald E. Mitchell Union Furnace Earl Hilleary Carl Lanning Ray Dishong Chester L. Poston Tad’s Bar Oak Grove Jack Kovaleski Chauncey John Tippie Albert Smith

Boy’s Condition Good After Polio Attack

Nelsonville report states three year old Chuckie Mohney son of Mr and Mrs Charles Mohney is in good condition at Children’s Hospital Columbus. He was brought in four weeks ago after a polio attack. Mrs Mohney stays with Mr and Mrs Bernard Coakley Hanford Street while he is hospitalized in room 230.

Nelsonville Chuckie” Mohney Charles Mohney Children's Hospital Columbus Mohney Bernard Coakley Hanford St Chuckie

Cub Scout Round Up Banquet Set For Thursday

Nelsonville announces a Cub Scout Round Up Banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist church. Parents and boys ages eight nine and 10 invited to bring a covered dish and table service. Coffee and cold drinks will be supplied.

Nelsonville Methodist

Professor Speaks at Nelsonville Church in Niswander’s Absence

Professor Bar rett of Ohio University preached at First Methodist Church substituting for Rev. Paul M. Niswander who was sidelined by laryngitis.

Nelsonville Barrett Ohio University First Methodist Paul M. Niswander

Ward Local School to sponsor round and square dance

The junior and senior classes host a dance at the high school gymnasium Wednesday at 8 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Carbon Hill Ward Local School

Halloween party planned by Primary Department at church

The Primary Department of the Christian Church will hold its annual Halloween party Wednesday from 5 to 6 30 p m at the church. Children are to wear masks and bring a lunch.

The Christian Church

Logan Postmaster Named Acting Postmaster Achaeur

Charles Achaeur of 468 Poplar Street is named acting postmaster of Logan by Postmaster General Donaldson to fill the vacancy after Frank Brown's death. He will be installed soon by a federal representative and was recommended by the Hardin County Democratic Committee. He runs a men's clothing store in Logan and has 30 years of residency.

Logan Charles Achaeur Poplar St Donaldson Achaeur Frank Brown Federal Post Office Hocking County Democratic Committee Achneur Election Board Democratic Central Committee

Instrument Display Set At Junior High School

A complete display of band instruments will be shown in the study hall of the Junior High School on Fayette Street at 7 30 p m today by the Parks Music Store. James Gilbert band director and Rodney Jonas former local band member now at Ohio University will demonstrate the instruments. The public is invited and Mr Gilbert asks prospective junior band members and their parents to attend.

Nelsonville Fayette St Parks Music Store James Gilbert Rodney Jonas Ohio University Gilbert

Dinner To Open McKinley Republican Club Meeting

A pot-luck dinner at 6:20 p.m. will start the McKinley Republican Club reorganization meeting at the Legion building in Nelsonville. Both men and women may join. dinner guests should bring a covered dish and own table service. New officers will be named. committee expects large attendance.

Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club Legion Building

Mount St. Mary Hospital Birth and Admissions Note

Mr and Mrs John Smith of Marietta Road welcomed a son. Mrs James Kennard admitted from New Plymouth Route 1. Miss Florence Byrd dismissed. Larry Lee Snider admitted from Nelsonville Route 1.

John Smith Marietta Road James Kennard New Plymouth Florence Byrd Nelsonville Larry Lee Snider

American Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers in Racine Meeting

Mrs. Leona Orme and Mrs. Lena Maxwell of Jacksonville and Miss Josephine Hedfelt of Glouster attended the Racine American Legion Auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening. Officers were installed with Mrs. Orme acting as installing officer. She is a former Racine resident.

Glouster Leona Orme Lena Maxwell Jacksonville Josephine Hedfelt American Legion Auxiliary Racine Mrs Orme

Buchtel York Band Boosters Meet at High School

The Buchtel York Band Boosters plan a 7 p.m. meeting today in the high school gymnasium in Buchtel to discuss upcoming events and activities.

Buchtel Buchtel-York

Mayor Vetoes Ordinance To Dispose of Licht Plant

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary vetoes Ordinance 1085 to sell the municipal electric Licht plant. He cited the general election voters’ stance against sale and pledged to follow the citizens’ wishes. Council can attempt a two thirds override.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Hilleary C. D. Crawford City Electric

Eastern Star leaders attend Cleveland Grand Chapter sessions

Mrs Myrtle Linscott associate matron of Eudora Chapter 72 OES and Mrs Edith Sheets worthy matron of Guysville attend Grand Chapter sessions in Cleveland.

Myrtle Linscott Eudora Chapter OES Edith Sheets Guysville Cleveland Order of the Eastern Star

First Baptist BYPU Plans Church Meeting Tonight

The BYPU of the First Baptist Church will hold a business meeting at the church today from 7 30 p m to 8 15 p m.

BYPU The First Baptist Church

Local social notes from Akron to Galion

Mrs Li FE Evans of Akron is weekend guest of Nelsonville friends since Saturday. Miss Margaret Johnson visited friends at Indiana Pennsylvania. Mrs William Morgan of Columbus guest of Mr and Mrs John Hoffman since Saturday. Mr and Mrs James D Knight weekend in Summersville West Virginia. Knight attends F and AM Grand Lodge in Cleveland. Mrs Knight visits friends in Galion. Roland Pierce and daughter Carol return from 10 day trip to Eatonton Georgia. John Pedigo and Mrs Sylvia Pedigo visit Hoopers in Shade and Wingett in Guysville. Mrs Mary Dorst and Mrs Homer Evans return home after visiting sister Mrs Roy Camp in Van Wert.

Evans Akron Nelsonville Margaret Johnson Indiana William Morgan Columbus John Hoffman James D. Knight Summersville W. Va James G. Knight Cleveland F&am Grand Lodge Roland Pierce Carol Eatonton Pierce John Pedigo Sylvia Pedigo Fred Hooper Shade Charles Wingett Guysville Mary Dorst Homer Ira Conaway John Rainey Judy Jerry Trimble Bernard Harvey Shirey Cincinnati Nick Brunton Goldie Willis Brunton Howard Corrigan Corrigans John Wise Devol John Devol Sr Carbon Hill Dannie Devol New Castle Mary Devol Charles Johnson Jr Stephen Ray van Fossen Delaware Hazel Pride

Charity Food Drive in Gloucester at Methodist Church

Gloucester charity groups urge contacted volunteers to attend at 12 30 Friday at the Methodist Church. Food needed includes corn beans fruits jams and jellies for Worthington Children's Home and White Cross Hospital.

Glouster Willis Blower Karl Bodenbender Worthington White Cross Hospital Urhbancrest Ada Blower Phyllis Dillon South Side Ethel Blower Walnut Hill Frazier Strohmeyer Phillips No. 6 Morris Snyder Jane Meyer Sharon Gamwell Peggy Gamwell Judy Vernon John Dunnette George Hughes Jack Stephenson Rev. Devol

Vet Engineers Eligible for Exemption from Exam

Ohio aims to ease registration for veterans in military service who qualify and apply by October 31 to become professional engineers. Eligible graduates must have completed studies before January 1, 1946. A Logan gathering of the Hocking Valley and Central Ohio engineers chapters was hosted by Logan Clay Products Co, featuring OSPE president George W. Clark and other local officials.

Ohio Hocking Valley Central Ohio Logan Logan Clay Products Co George W. Clark OSPE Maurice Maskrey The Clay Sewer Pipe Association

Study Club Meets At O. R. Davis Home

Mrs. Clyde Harper shared a California summer trip at the Senior Progressive Study Club gathering hosted by Mrs. O. R. Davis. A brief business session named delegates for the McConnellville navy district meeting.

Rally Day at Glouster Church Bible School

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School designates Sunday as Rally Day with a goal of 224 in attendance for the entire school. Sunday also marks Youth Sunday across services. U P church members lead the morning communion and present music and speaking in the evening service.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Bible School U. P

MYEF Counselors Call Tuesday Meet

Youth counselors of the MYF at the local Methodist Church call a Tuesday afternoon meeting after school in the church. Plans will be made for the booth festival to be held in the church. The meeting is expected to last about a half hour.

Glouster Pauline Gamwell Isabel Vernon MYF Methodist Church Booth

Bandboosters Call Practice for Minstrel

The J T Band boosters Club invites participation for minstrel practice at the high school Wednesday evening at 7 30 PM. Members and volunteers are welcomed to attend and join the show.

Glouster J.T. Bandboosters Club

Pettit Baby Born in Dayton Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Pettit of West Carrollton announce the birth of a son, Byron Hart, born Saturday in a Dayton hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Davis of Jacksonville and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pettit of Trimble. The couple has two other children, Elah aged 11 and Rustin aged 15.

Glouster Courtney Pettit West Carrollton Byron Hart Dayton R. B. Davis Jacksonville B. H. Pettit Trimble Pettits Elah Rustin

Nelsonville Roosevelt Club Meeting Set at Red Men's Hall

York Township Roosevelt Club will convene Friday at 7 30 p m in Red Men's Hall Nelsonville for a regular session and discussion of local matters.

Nelsonville York Township Roosevelt Club

Elza Linscott Taken to Hospital for Observation

Mrs. Elza Linscott of Trimble was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital today for observation and treatment.

Glouster Elza Linscott Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mayor Warns Of Dangers In Burning Leaves

Glouster Mayor Williams cautions residents about burning leaves on streets alleys or properties. He warns of a high fire risk to buildings if fires are not kept at a safe distance and fully extinguished, especially at night.

Glouster Williams

Social notes recount weekend visits across Ohio towns

Mr and Mrs Eugene Jones and daughter Karen visited Ports mouth and Roosevelt Park. Many locals from Jacksonville Columbus Trimble and Columbus traveled to see relatives and friends from Columbus to New Castle and Delaware all weekend with brief stays in Barberton Nelsonville and Cambridge.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Social Notes Ohio U Mary Lou van Hall Robert Henry Talbert First Methodist Church Boosters Alfred Richardson Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Engi O. R. Davis Church Bible School MYEF Sbuster Social Notes Eugene Jones Karen Portsmouth Henry Seymour Roosevelt Park Thomas Morris Andrew Riley Duane Bryan Robert Bescoe Philadelphia Germantown Conshohoken James Williams Earl Frazee John Chappelear George Mooney Mary K. Brown Henry Exenhamper Barberton Gloria Lula Mills Walter Klouse Robert Cunningham Lannie Gay Baltimore Esta Cunningham Mr. Brown Mary Brown Bessie Stephenson Lancaster Elmer Bratka Bratka Rich-Loaf Inc Hanored First Prize America Some Goodness Oaf Inc Marietta
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