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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1957

Page

9

Nelsonville Football Drive Nets Nearly $140

Nelsonville residents and Little League players raised nearly 140 for athletic programs. Funds will buy equipment, a bus charter for a high school game in Jackson, game films, and meals for the varsity squad on Thursdays. The athletic assn meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the junior high library.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Assn Leroy Ben Jackson Dick Hubbard Association Hubbard

Eiselstein Russ Wedding in Pomeroy Ohio

Miss Jennie Sue Eiselstein and Leonard Alvin Russ wed at Federated Church Pomeroy on Sept 7. Ceremony featured white mums and daisies with candlelight. The couple will reside at 3736 W Fourth Cleveland after a Miami honeymoon. reception planned in Cleveland Sept 29.

Pomeroy Federated Church, Second and Lynn Sts Jennie Sue K Eiselstein Raymond Eiselstein Leonard Alvin Russ Leonard Russ Cleveland Waldo J. Bartels Ben Neutzling Ann Fogarty Evelyn Fick George Schleimer Russ Mr. Eiselstein Martin Middleport Fick John Barclay Erma Smith Phillip Meinhart Dace Betz O. C. Quillen A. B. Barclay Edwin Brown Howard Meyers Alfred Spearke Miami Fla Fourth St E. A. Bartels Albert Smith Huntington O. L. Quillen St. Marys W. Va Dade Betz

Cases Heard in GLOUSTER Court Last Week

Mayor Charles Caldwell reports cases heard in his court. Elwood North fined 13.80 for intoxication. Thomas Barret fined 13.80 for unsafe operation. Cedric Antle of Bishopville fined 13.80 for intoxication. Paul Lasko of Jacksonville fined 15 for assault.

Glouster Charles Caldwell Jacksonville Elwood

Good Neighbor Club Holds Annual Picnic

The Chesterhill Sharpsburg area club met at the Sharpsburg clubhouse for its annual picnic with members families and guests. After supper Mr Ashley a Marietta store manager demonstrated a sewing machine for the women while the men played horseshoes.

Chesterhill Sharpsburg

Funeral services held for Edward Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Reese attended the funeral for Edward Peterson held Friday at Shaw nee. The services occurred Thursday and Friday for the relative.

Thomas R. Reese Shawnee Edward Peterson

Mrs Randall Dies Sunday at 86 in Chesterhill

Nancy Jane Randall 86 of Chesterhill died at 12 15 a m Sunday at a grandson’s home in North Industry Ohio. Born July 28 1871 in Marion Township Morgan County she married Frank Randall in 1893. She leaves two sons nine grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and a brother Jesse Ball. Funeral Tuesday at 1 p m in the Fawcett Stone funeral home with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call.

Chesterhill Nancy Jane Randall North Industry Ohio Marion Twp Morgan County Thomas and Emiline Johnston Ball Frank Randall Randall Mt. Zion Orley Randall Shirley Randall Canton Jesse Ball Neosho Falls Kan Max Donahue Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill Cemetery

Rites Held For Akron Attorney Sidney Shechter

Final rites for Sidney Shechter 53 Akron attorney will be held in Akron where his body was removed Sunday. He died here Saturday and was husband of Harriett Spring Shechter former Nelsonville resident.

Nelsonville Sidney Shechter Akron Warren Shechter Harriett Spring Shechter

Glouster Woman's Society Plans Sept Installations

The WSCS of Glouster Methodist met in the church auditorium and voted to send 35 dollars to missions for the year. Installation of officers is set for Sept 15 at 10 30 a m with a fellowship dinner to follow.

WSCS Glouster Methodist Church C. A. Pride Robert Byers Central Avenue Methodist Church Athens Austin Wiley Paul Meade

Couple United in Marriage at Mayor's Residence

Berry Adkins of Sidney and Rosa Adkins of Glouster Route 3 wed September 7 in a ceremony officiated by Mayor Thomas Williams Sr at the mayor's residence.

Berry Adkins Sidney Rosa Adkins Glouster Thomas Williams

Greens Run Resident Bessie Cartwright Dead at 62

Mrs. Bessie V. Cartwright 62 of Greens Run died Sunday evening after a short illness. She was a life resident of Greens Run, member of Greens Run Church of Christ and Trimble Grange. Survived by husband Carl D. a son Ray Columbus a daughter Edna Smith The Plains six grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Greens Run Church of Christ Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call Norbert W Johnston funeral home Tuesday.

Local residents return home after visit and fires alter homes

Mrs Betty Shoe maker and children return to Michigan after visiting her parents and kin. Mrs Charlotte Kennard of Athens spends weekend with her daughter Mrs N B Saylor who is recovering well. A house south of the B and O tracks once home to several former employees was destroyed by fire.

Mineral Betty Shoemaker Michigan Betty Brooks W. A. Brooks Doris Allbaugh Charlotte Kennard Athens N. B. Saylor Saylor Robert Harding B&o A. F. Callahan James Braily Lewis Goodwin Lucille Woods Ohio Carl Frenchy Lima Hewitt’s Crossing John Golerick Evelyn Nelsonville College Center J. P. Emish Rose Saylor Frank McDaniel Orland Ely Max Lowry Lamberts Elza Summers

Nelsonville Emblem Club Plans Tuesday Meeting

The Nelsonville Emblem Club will hold its regular business meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Elks Home. The gathering is set to address club affairs and upcoming activities.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks

Daughters To Meet Jobs Daughters Regular Meeting

Jobs Daughters will hold their regular meeting tonight at 7 30 p.m. Local members are urged to attend. The session will cover scheduled activities and organizational updates.

Jobs

Price 85 Dies After Long Illness on Glouster Route

William J. Price 85 died at home on Glouster Route 2 after a long illness. He was a retired farmer, son of O Henry J. Price and Druscilla Stephens Price, and survived by one daughter Mrs Dean Bowersock two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Pisgah church with burial in Pisgah cemetery.

Glouster William J. Price O. Henry J. Price Druscilla Stephens Price Dean Bowersock Pisgah Church Pisgah Cemetery

Weekend of visiting relatives in and around Racine

A long list of relatives and friends visited in Racine and nearby towns over a holiday weekend. Guests included Dr. Kathryn Philson returning to Auburn Alabama after a two week stay with her parents, and numerous family friends from Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Cincinnati.

Racine Kathryn Philson Auburn Ala Fred Philson Harold de Wolfe Cincinnati Charles McNickle William Smith Dayton Harry Hayman Betty Hoover Harry Wiltshire Fern Norris Norman Dick Reid Doreen Norris St. Paul Minn William Bentz Coshocton John Bentz Russell Rhoades Marietta William Selzer Beverly Akron W. W. Jenkins Warren Wolfe East Liverpool Eber Carnahan Chester Simpson Beaver Falls Ervert Hartley Chesapeake Ida Howell Kenneth Atkins al Blessing Columbus Homer Jaccaud Larry Birch Elza Birch Dayton Kennedy Sullivan Sayre Paul Sayre Martyn McIntosh Huntington W. Va Hattie Curtis Kyle Stump Dennis Clara Roush Bob Beegle Guy Beegle Vera Beegle Gene Beegle New Brighton Ira Beegle Earl Custer Jerry Powell

Heath Methodist marks 50th anniversary with bishop visit

Sidelights of Heath Methodist Church 50th anniversary highlight Rev. C Ramon Konkright hosting Bishop Hazen Werner marking his first bishop visit at the church in 17 years of preaching. Choir members hid earrings in a collection plate and guests recalled past celebrations and dinners with local clergy and families.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church L. D. Diles First Baptist Church Methodist Church Martin Werner Brotherhood of St. Paul Homer E. Cook Clara Crary Hennesy Hennesy Cook Harold Moore W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Jack White Washington Court House

Driver Fierce Receives 36 Penalty Points At Hearing

Robert Fierce drew 36 points and a 336.80 dollar fine plus three days in jail after an August accident and related charges. A September incident on Main Street added eight more counts including DWI and license issues. Other cases included several intoxication fines and a DWI sentence for Alfred Wright.

Glouster Robert Fierce Fierce Main St Williams Herb White Trimble Frank Wagner James Roberts Hollister John Barrett Jacksonville James Russell

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Hospital notices show births at Mount St. Mary with Sgt and Mrs James Matthews of Nelsonville parents to a daughter and other couples from Murray City Athens and Glouster reported. Admitted patients include Corbin Norris Millfield Route and William H. Douglas Glouster Route 3. Dismissals feature Wanda Hicks New Straitsville Hazel Hayes Zaleski and others.

James R. Matthews Nelsonville Charles Roofe Murray City Bernard Porter Athens Corbin Norris Millfield William H. Douglas Glouster Bessie Nicholson Chauncey John Crawford Hubert Daugherty Logan Sarah Gill Wanda Hicks New Straitsville Hazel Hayes Zaleski Mary Toczik Terry Blair Hannah Brookins Dennis Weekley Leona Young Amesville Arlee Jeffrey Guy Spencer Letha Smith Hamie Crabtree Hemlock

New Marshfield Garden Club Meets At Mrs Straight Home

Members gathered at the home of Mrs R H Straight with president Ada Kennedy presiding. Several local residents return from travels or hospital and guests visited area homes including families of Mace Saylor Hoodlet and Davis during weekend visits.

New Marshfield Duane Saylor Kenneth L. Ellis Loran Tom Ft. Campbell Dale Saylor Robert Athens C. C. Dunn Genoa R. H. Straight W. L. Bridge Mildred Niles Ohio Macie Haught Clyde Whitlatch Marie Dixon Fred Hoodlet Verna Glass Gerald Sharon Dayton Carl Rorick Davis Mary Andrews McConnellsville Carl Davis Poland

Girls Visit First Lady at Ohio Governor Mansion

In Nelsonville 41 Miss Parade of the Hills contestants traveled to Columbus to meet Ohio first lady Mrs. C William O Neill at the governor's mansion. They shared punch and cookies then toured the mansion and grounds before returning home.

Nelsonville Ohio C. William O'Neill Columbus O'Neill O. B. Carpenter

Two Men Fined by Nelsonville Mayor Court

During the weekend in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court two men were fined. James A. Coey of Glouster Route 3 paid 10 dollars plus costs for driving to the left of center. Walter Hopstetter of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs for assault and battery.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary James A. Coey Glouster Walter Hopstetter

Chesterhill Rebekah Lodge Plans September Meeting

Chesterhill Marion Rebekah Lodge announces meetings resume on September 10 at 7 30 p m. Members are urged to attend the session at the lodge hall for routine business and reports.

Chesterhill Marion Rebekah Lodge

Glouster Band Boosters Schedule Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Glouster Band Boosters is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the band room.

Glouster Glouster Band Boosters

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