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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1958

Page

5

Reading the Rotarian Views Highlight War and Peace

Nelsonville Rotary members heard Warren Badger present the magazine’s merits and a reading from Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on world peace. He urged enacting laws, disarming nations, and spreading love of country to all mankind with UN authority and global cooperation. Guests included Frank Phillips Athens Walter Leonard Logan Gerald Baird Logan and Dwight Adams Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Rotary International Rotary Club Warren Badger Badger India Great Britain Sarvepalli Radhakirishan United Nations Frank Phillips Athens Walter Leonard Gerald Baird Logan Dwight Adams

Natco Store to Close After 70 Years in Haydenville

In Nelsonville the Natco owned store in Haydenville will close after 70 years of operation. Manager Ward Phillips, who has led the store for 15 years, reports a closing-out sale will start Thursday and the closure will be permanent. Nearby plants have reduced or halted operations.

Nelsonville Natco Haydenville Ward Phillips Phillips

Community Sing Opens Parade of the Hills

Nelsonville plans a Sunday 7 30 p m community sing in Public Square as an annual opener for the Parade of the Hills. Rev Ted Faulconer leads the group with two male quartets and the Cottrill Brothers performing. Janet Hutchins is the accompanist. In case of rain the event moves to the Christian Church auditorium.

Nelsonville Ted Faulconer First Christian Church Cottrill Brothers Janet Hutchins J. L. Evans F. M. Wentz The Christian Church

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes and Local Announcements

Mount St Mary Hospital lists new births for several families in Nelsonville Logan and Glouster areas and notes dismissals including Ben T Hooper in Glouster and Mrs John Lax in Nelsonville. Also reports a Dorcas Society meeting in Deanville and a vacation trip ending at Rutgers University after a Delta Upsilon convention.

Leo Morrison, Jr Trimble Jerry Hollingstead New Lexington Rosalie Antle Glouster Ben T. Hooper John Lax Nelsonville Reta Kokensparger Kathryn Lightfoot Logan Donald Allison James J. Stahl Marion Vickie McKnight Athens Kenneth Orwiler New York City Atlantic City New Jersey Rutgers University Fraternity Delta Upsilon

Fountain Reopens In Nelsonville Public Square

The renovated fountain in Nelsonville’s Public Square is finished and in operation as of Labor Day. The $3000 project, sponsored by the Nelsonville Garden Club, will complete with lights once contributions cover remaining costs. Mrs. Frank Oakley thanks donors and notes an itemized expense list will be released soon.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Garden Club Frank Oakley

Hamden Social Notes Overview of Local Visits and Moves

Hamden residents report numerous visits and short trips with friends and relatives across Ohio and Canada. Notable items include a new arrival at Wellston Medical Clinic, clergy relocations, and a found pigeon with a brass leg band reading PGH 3105 AU and code 702.

Nelsonville Otto Canter Greens Run Everett Hewlett

Coolville Social Notes Reflect Local Club Activities

COOLVILLE The Helen MacLeod Service Guild meets at Mrs. W G Cook’s home on Thursday Sept 4. Friendly Garden Club's August gathering at Mrs. L M Walden’s featured a poem read by each member and a reading on choosing bulbs. State Convention at Bowling Green and Regional Meeting in Athens Sept 25 were announced. Mrs. H H Chapman won the tree-identification contest. guest prize went to Mrs. Earl Barr of Los Angeles, California. September meeting planned with Mrs. Harold Davis. The Ireland Youth Fellowship, led by Tom Duggan, met at Ireland Congregational Church. a farewell party for Mr. Duggan followed at Earl Clark Cabin as he heads to Yale University for his senior year. Myrtle Ford spoke on the Unified Session of the 100F Fidelity Rebekah Lodge meeting. The district School of Instruction will be Oct 21 at the Athens Lodge. local lodge inspection Sept 24. Watermelon served after the meeting. Weekend guests: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Leibrand of Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cody and daughters Rheta and Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. W R Bechtel nearby. In Columbus for the State Fair were Mr. and Mrs. W G Cook. P. E. Bingman hosted a ten-day Cincinnati visit with Mr. and Mrs. W J Anderson and children Karen and Will Perry. Estella Ladd Tubbs of Pinckney, Michigan visited Elma Ladd.

Coolville Helen Macleod Service Guild W. G. Cook Friendly Garden Club L. M. Walden G.G. Reed Earl Barr Los Angeles Galif Harold Davis Ireland Tom Duggan Ireland Congregational Church Duggan Earl Clark Yale University Myrtle Ford Athens 1OOF Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Morris Leibrand Fleming Russell Cody Rheta Jane Pearl Cody Canton W. R. Bechtel Lake

Bond Forfeited In Nelsonville Driving Case

Nathan Thomas of Nelsonville forfeited a $15 bond in Mayor Robert Auflick’s court yesterday on a charge of driving left of center.

Nelsonville Nathan Thomas Robert Auflick

Scientist Mapping Lake Erie Bottoms Near Mentor

Sandusky scientist James L. Verber completes his fourth summer of Lake Erie bottom studies. He samples within five miles of shore from Mentor eastward, measuring depth currents and temperatures while noting mud clay sand and gravel deposits and thick black sludge. Findings will aid dredging, fish habitat, and dock construction.

Cleveland Sandusky Lake Erie James L. Verber Ohio Department of Natural Resources Mentor Verber Great Lakes

Local families share visits across towns and states

Mr. and Mrs. Elliott spent a day with the Parkers of Chillicothe while teachers from Rio Grande and guests from Milton West Virginia joined other locals for weekends and calls. Various residents, including Eleanor White and Chester White, report returns to work and recent trips with neighbors and relatives.

Salvation Army Fund Drive Begins in Chauncey

The Salvation Army will start a door to door fund drive in Chauncey on Wednesday with a 10 day canvass led by campaign chairman Norbert W. Johnston of Glouster. Mrs. Guy Spaulding chairs the Chauncey effort as workers listed by street include Mrs. Clark Preston Main St and others in Millfield and surrounding streets.

Chauncey Salvation Army Corps Norbert W. Johnston Glouster Guy Spaulding Salvation Army Johnston Spaulding Clark Preston Main St Emanuel Crabtree Converse St Dale Gillspie Jacobs and Ellis Ave Clara B. Leffler Mill St Frank Cunningham High St Charles Wadley Lexington Ave Ronald Way May Ave Virgie Kovaleski Mound Sycamore St Dan Simpkins East Millfield Alex Kosma Paul Gould West Millfield

Boosters Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Band Room

Band Booster president Matt Adkins expects a large turnout for tonight’s 7 30 p m meeting in the band room. New band hats purchased by booster efforts will be on display. A progress check on band calendars sales and plans for the boosters stand at the Parade of the Hills will be discussed.

Nelsonville Matt Adkins

Class Meeting Set at First Methodist in Nelsonville

The Golden Rule Sunday School class will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with hostess Mrs Randall Steenrod 79 Grover St assisted by Mrs C D Dun gan and Mrs Cora Mellinger. Mrs Delbert Patton leads devotions and Mrs C E Weiss with Miss Myrtle Brown plan the program. Members note the date change.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Randall Steenrod Grover St C. D. Dungan Cora Mellinger Delbert Patton C. E Weiss Myrtle Brown

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