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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1957

Page

2

Mrs Roy Sayers To Direct Nelsonville Red Cross Drive

Nelsonville appoints Mrs Roy Sayers as chairman for the 1958 Red Cross drive replacing Robert Stuart who has left town Fos ter Bean county drive chairman said Sayers will name workers before the drive begins She issued a statement after meetings with doctors hospital personnel and others detailing the drive’s impact if the quota is met including improvements for Nelsonville communities and services.

Roy Sayers Red Cross Nelsonville Foster Bean County Drive

Red Cross Blood Program Highlights Nelsonville Quota

The article argues continuing the LAFF-A-DAY bloodmobile drive to save lives, noting Nelsonville’s 2000 pint quota. It lists yearly donations and hospital usage from 1955 to 1957, cites cost to collect a pint, benefits of plasma serum, and praises Red Cross service aiding illness, fire, tragedy, or death.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Red Cross Warren Midkiff Athens

Soup Supper Planned By York Sunshine Club

The York Sunshine Club schedules a Monday soup supper from 3 to 7 p m at the Deanville school house with pie Sloppy Joe sandwiches and coffee. Attendees are asked to bring containers for take home soup. Proceeds support gifts and a veterans party at Chillicothe VA Hospital on Nov 10. The Rainbow for Girls advisory board meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Grace Plummer Maurer home.

York Sunshine Club Deanville School House Hattie Edwards Chillicothe VA Hospital Order of Rainbow For Girls Grace Plummer

Halloween Party for Brownies at Girl Scout House

A Thursday evening Halloween party featured third grade Brownies and guests at the Girl Scout Little House. Costume judging games and bingo entertained while troop mothers served refreshments. Members named include Melissa Bateman Pamela Blevins Billie Ann Bowen Becky Dalton and more.

Girl Scout Little House Joe Keller Jack Maurer Patricia Bateman Verlagg Don Kern Melissa Bateman Pamela Blevins Billie Ann Bowen Becky Dalton Tenna Dresher Deborah Hartley Karen Keller Shirley Kern Terissa

York Grange Booster Night Includes Dances Readings and Games

York Grange held booster night in the grange hall on Saturday with Mrs. Donald Kern in charge. The event featured a lecturer, dances, readings, and games. A large crowd of adults and children wore costumes and masks. Doughnuts and cider were served to 70 guests.

York Grange Grange Hall Donald Kern

Family visitors in Columbus for hospital stay

Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Campbell and Ralph Campbell of Haydenville and Mrs. Walter Primmer of Nelsonville visited in Columbus with Mrs. Hal Phelps of Logan at University Hospital where she underwent surgery a week ago. They also saw Mrs. Charles Fry of St Petersburg who had been at Mount Carmel Hospital and is now at a daughter’s home. Mrs. Fry flew back home Monday. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Fry and Mrs. Primmer are sisters.

Arlie Campbell Ralph Campbell Haydenville Walter Primmer Nelsonville Columbus Campbell Mrs. Fry Mrs. Primmer

W Hostottle Dies at 89 in Tuppers Plains

William Hostottle aged 89 longtime resident of Tuppers Plains died early Wednesday at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after an extended illness. He is survived by a brother P S Hostetter of Reedsville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at Tuppers Plains Methodist Church with burial in Christian Cemetery. Friends may call at White funeral home in Tuppers Plains.

Tuppers Plains William Hostottle St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg P. S. Hostetter Reedsville Tuppers Plains Methodist Church Christian Cemetery White Funeral Home

Roberts Rites Set For Saturday at 2

Funeral services for Thad Clarence Roberts will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Fawcett Stone funeral home. The Rev Max Donahue will officiate. Burial will take place at Bartlett Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Chesterhill Thad Clarence Roberts Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Max Donahue Bartlett Cemetery

Pfc Norman T Stewart Assigned to SHAPE Near Paris

Mason families note military and social updates Pfc Norman T Stewart son of Mrs Sylvia Stewart has been assigned to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers near Paris entering the army in 1956 after basic at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. Visitors include Mr and Mrs William Harris and others. birth announced Gayla Rae to Mr and Mrs Vernon Roush with grandparents listed. local guests mentioned from Mason Clifton and Parkersburg.

Mason Norman T. Stewart Sylvia Stewart Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Paris 520Th Military Police Stewart Army Fort Chaffee Ark Vernon Ray Roush Gayla Rae Schaekel Clinic Ted Rilwy Clifton Guy Roush Harry Grimm Jack Hesson and Sons Ralph Grimm Parkersburg

West IRE Lessons in Bridge from Mattoon Duplicate

Lifemaster Ronald Wolf discusses plans for regular duplicate games in Mattoon and shares a hand from the nationals. He explains bidding overreach, the spade play, and judging opponents by apparent strength while noting East’s cautious defense and West’s perceived confidence.

Ronald Wolf Mattoon Ronald West East

Nevada Driest State in Union for 64-Year Rain Average

Nevada, with an average annual rainfall of 8.60 inches over the last 64 years, is identified as the driest state in the United States based on long term rainfall data.

Nevada The Union

Lead Choice After Auction Double in Bridge

On the given auction South West North East 1c v Pass 1a Pass 1NT Pass 3NT Double Pass Pass, West holds 176 YK 1087 Q1053 J107. Lead the seven of spades as the double signals leading dummy's bid suit, and follow partner's instruction.

South West North East

Halloween Party At First Baptist Church In Middleport

Primary department members and teachers gathered for a Halloween party at the First Baptist Church this week. Costume prizes were awarded to Judy Celebrate Halloween MsHaffie, Stephanie Pullen, Stephen Hindy, Marta Kay Hubbard. Refreshments fitting the theme were served.

Middleport Charles Bennett Harry Houdashelt George Beards First Baptist Church Judy MsHaffie Stephanie Pullen Stephen Hindy Marta Kay Hubbard

Ellis Island Closes After 62 Years as Immigration Hub

After 62 years of operation the Ellis Island immigration station has shut its doors. The facility once served as the world’s busiest entry point for newcomers and handled large waves of arrivals during its history.

Ellis Island

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