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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1956

Page

2

Story of Gas Roads Warehouses Keep Families Warm

Miss Jane Magruder of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co describes underground storage warehouses and a 14000 mile pipeline system that keep 55 percent of winter gas in storage and 39 percent piped in. The South West supply and large storage areas support 389 Ohio communities, with eight major storage sites and a $41 million investment.

Athens Messenger Aerdonville Ohio Jane Magruder Department of Information of Ohio Fuel Gas Co Nelsonville Benton Township Hocking County Southwest

Grade School Pupils Parade in Costume

SELSONVILLE Elementary pupils from Central and East Schools joined James Rees Nelsonville High School Band in a Halloween parade yesterday. Students arrived at noon in costume and followed the band through the procession.

Selsonville James Rees Nelsonville Central East

Dixons Visit Cleveland for Eastern Star Meeting

Mr and Mrs W R Dixon travel to Cleveland this week where Mrs Dixon represents Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star at the grand chapter meeting. They are guests of her son Dr Henry Crawford during the visit.

Nelsonville W. R. Dixon Cleveland

Eight Nelsonville students join National Honor Society

Eight Nelsonville High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society on October 24. Recipients included Phillis Barber Ray Tanguy Robert Chapman Nancy Devol Judy Barrows Mary Ann Kinneer Phyllis Gibbons and Charlotte Prater. The ceremony featured band music and a color call with student speakers and a pledge, as the local chapter reinforces scholarship character leadership and service.

Nelsonville National Honor Society Judy Barrows Mary Ann Kinneer Phyllis Gibbons Charlotte Prate Philly Robert Nancy Devol Nelonville Phillis Barber Ray Tanguy Robert Chapman Judy Nelsonville High School Miss Gibbons Jim Hellyer Bill Carter Bick Jerry Grim Jeannie Altier Lou Evelyn Flow

Chauncey Social Notes Stork shower honors Mrs Ted Frazee

Mrs Clyne Bobo hosted a Thursday evening social with games and contest prizes for Mrs Joann Barnhart Mrs Shirley Slisher Mrs Carrie Ross Mrs Hazel Yates and Mrs Helen Pancake. Gifts were sent by several guests and refreshments served.

Chauncey Clyne Bobo Ted Frazee Joann Barnhart Shirley Slisher Carrie Ross Hazel Yates Helen Pancake Mae McKee Hazel Bobo Elizabeth Slisher Shirley Ross Ruth Hammond Florabell Evener Florence Dickens Joann Leh ‘Man Rita Warren Phyllis Sharp Lucille Slisher Vasa Mullins Madalene Kish Katie Lanning Mildred Frazee Mary Frazee Rita McKee Garnet Bobo

Chain of Local Visitors Recurring Weekend Guests Reported

Numerous families from Columbus, Athens, and regional towns hosted or visited relatives across the area. Highlights include CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Kelly Lowery in Sterling with Mr and Mrs Thomas Lowery. Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackford in Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs George Omen. and Mr and Mrs Ted Frazee in Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs Gerald McKee. Additional trips feature Mrs Lavella Metzler and son from Columbus, and Florence Wilson with Mrs Leona Lock touring Pittsburgh.

Chauncey Kelly Lowery Sterling W. V Thomas Lowery Clarence Blackford George Omen Columbus Ted Frazee Gerald McKee Lavella Metzler Fred Ross Florence Wilson Leona Lock Pittsburgh Carl Hoisington Millfield Phillip Powell Phyllis Darlene Becky Glouster Springfield Ashworth Fischer Rye Cunningham Blaine Grubb Jo Ann Athens Cleo Meeks Kenneth Cunningham Gerald Cunningham John Watkins Savanna Andy Paul Cunningham Texas

Clifford Mitchell Sentenced for DUI in Nelsonville Court

Murray City resident Clifford Mitchell pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in the Mayor Earl Hilleary court. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given three days in jail.

Nelsonville Clifford Mitchell Murray City Earl Hilleary

Birth Announced for Dannie Eugene Ward in Welch West Virginia

Danny Ward and Minnette Banfield announce the birth of a son named Dannie Eugene born October 17 at Grace Hospital Welch West Virginia. Grandparents are Clifford Banfield of Columbus and Robey Ward of Wharncliffe West Virginia.

Chauncey Danny Ward Minnette Banfield Dannie Eugene Grace Hospital Welch W. Va Clifford Banfield Columbus Robey Ward Wharncliffe

Paul Lethridge Enlists in U S Air Force

Nelsonville youth Paul E. Lethridge, son of Mrs Grace Lethridge, has enlisted in the U S Air Force and is stationed in San Antonio Texas.

Nelsonville Paul E. Lethridge Grace Lethridge U. S. Air Force San Antonio Tex

Beggars Night Draws Crowd Across Glouster Area

Glouster observed Beggars Night Monday evening with 243 children reporting to Miss Esta Cunningham. Many visitors arrived from out of town including New Lexington. Most children behaved well and the event seemed enjoyed by all attendees.

Glouster Esta Cunningham New Lexington

Weekend visitors and visits swirl through Downington region

Mr and Mrs Charles Allen and children from Columbus along with Ken Haning and Dena Haning visited relatives of Glen Haning. Stewart and Shade residents dropped by to see families including Pollards and Driggs. Churchill Howell and Susie visited Belpre. Montrose area visitors included Blanche Welker Harrisville to see Alice Mae Stanley and Danny. Additional calls included Cora Jewell, Neva Howell, and Vesta Robinson among others.

Vesta Robinson Irene Rosenberry Lester Howell Lucy Stotts Neva Howell C. A. Bolen E. Bolen Albany Rest Jack Wallace Athens Churchill Howell Susie

Polls Listed for Glouster Voting Places

Glouster residents may vote at four locations including City Building, Kamento Building on Main Street, Town House on the west side, and Swartz Sunoco Station. Election details list polling sites and access points for voters.

Glouster City Kamento Main St West Side Swartz Sunoco

Past Matrons Meet F Past Matrons of Thea Chapter

Past Matrons Meet F Past Matrons of Thea Chapter will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic hall. November readings will be used for roll call. Mr and Mrs C A Bingman fare spending a few weeks in Otte North Carolina visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clyde Bingman. Mrs Goldie Willis is in Pittsburgh visiting her sister Mrs Ruth McCune. She plans to return home later this week. Visitors and callers at the P J Stanley house over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Raymond Hofman Delaware Dam Mr and Mrs Marion Wood and daughter Jo Ann and son Don jucrite and Martha all of Athens Mr and Denver McVey Mrs Louisa Stanley Albany and Mrs Joe McDonald Bishopville Mr and Mrs Vaughn Earich and daughter Janet Trimble and Mr and Mrs William Cole Millfield spent Sunday in Dayton at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kempton Mrs Paul Koons and sons Larry Jerry Duane Paula night Mrs Venice Elliott They were also Sunday afternoon callers of Miss Hazel Raber.

C. A. Bingman Otte North Carolina Clyde Bingman Goldie Willis Pittsburgh Ruth McCune P. J.stanley House Raymond Hofman Delaware Dam Marion Wood Venice Elliott Hazel Raber

Korean Vets Invited By Murray Legion Meeting

Murray city veterans of the Korean conflict are invited to attend a meeting of the American Legion post Thursday at 7 30 p m in the post home. Refreshments and lunch will be served.

Murray City American Legion Post

Lueking Services Set Nelsonville Funeral Rites

Funeral services for Edward J. Lueking Jr who died of a heart attack will be Thursday at 1 p m at the Nelsonville funeral home with the Rev F Melvin Wentz officiating. Burial will be at Zoar cemetery after a Friday service at 2 p m at the Toland and Herzig funeral home in Dover. The Nelsonville Elks will hold memorial services tonight at 7:30 p m. York Grange meets Friday at 8 p m in Oak Grove Grange Hall. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Walter Maccombs and others. Also contains a recipe for a liverwurst open sandwich with bacon and tomato onion topping.

Nelsonville Edward J. Lueking, Jr Johnson Funeral F. Melvin Wentz Toland and Herzig Dover Zoar Nelsonville Elks York Grange Grange Hall Oak Grove Walter Maccombs Elsie Weaver Adrienne Hook Daisey Dishong John McClain Leonard Prater Lewis Buell

Hemlock Grove Home Council Meeting and Social Guests

Mrs Alice Stockton Ruth Stockton Mrs Mildred Betzing and Jessie Saunders attended a Home Council meeting at Lake Hope. The Hemlock Grove council met with Mrs Mildred Betzing. A next meeting is planned for Nov 15 with Mrs Nellie Sargent. Weekend guests included Otis Midkiff Beavertown Mich Jack Riley and family Eldridge Hess and daughter of Rittman and Por ter Midkiff terms noted with local families.

Hemlock Grove Alice Stockton Ruth Stockton Mildred Betzing Jessie Saunders Lake Hope Rittman Michigan Porter Midkiff Bert Romine Mary Euler Racine Golda Sargent Guy Smith Gallipolis James Smith Stanford Stockton Linda Mildred Ziba Midkiff Otis Midkiff

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Miss Magruder Indus Eddie Keating Larry Bentley Clifton Colwell Dick Moore Nelsonville Greyhound Chevrolet Fayette Street Majestic Dixons Mount St. Mary Hospital James Hogue Glouster Kiwanis Trimble Alfred Darby Gordon Jos Glouster Eph Stone Kiwanis Key Club Glouster High Roger Wotte James Blower Secreary Larry Kennear Eric Angle Larry Colbert Gene Campbell Kenny Russell Ronald Swarp Patrick Ferry John Holbert Don Holbert Lawrence Colbert Holy Cross Church Gladys Richards Joe Roback Alice Dye Suaville Ronald Hess Thomas Hess Jerald Hess Joseph Spain James McClelland Christine Frasure Logan James Ault Rosie Wilson Rosa Thomas Jacksonville Patricia Brunton Roy R. Wilson Logan and Son Mike McClelland Lloyd Bowen Buechtel George W. Arnold New Marshfield Charles Miller Erie Wanda Byrd William van Sickle John L. Sullivan Nema Dolen Bishopville Missionary Society Nelva Easler Noah N Florence Tues- Bulen Mount St. Mary Foreign Mission Clarence Bers Patton Laurel Nelson Ville Lent Stella Me Anna Donal Stephen Lent Logan Eagles Chauncey Social Notes Chain Personals Lassie Paul Lethridge Downington Kiwanis Plan New Key Club J. H. Wilson First National Bank Tel Noah Lent Thea Chapter Masonic Hall Glouster Pers Murray Lueking Services Hemlock L. A. Faires Giouster, C Broad St Kincade Kincade, Pol Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church W. M. Gilkerson Danville Ray Pidcock South East
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