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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1957
Page
5
Ohio Bell crews brought in from surrounding territory man the switchboard while local operators walked out Sunday night at 10. Pickets were absent but union leaders informed workers of the strike. An out of town repairman worked to restore lines knocked out by Sunday's storm with no estimate of when the strike will end.
The Nelsonville Emblem Club celebrated its 13th birthday with a Saturday night dance and late buffet in the Elks Home. Husbands were honored with white roses as gold decorated tables and a three tier cake with 13 candles graced the event. The Twilighters led the music for a grand march by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keller and club president Mrs. Keller welcomed members and husbands.
Capt and Mrs John M Nolan arrive in Saigon Indo China where Capt Nolan will be stationed. Their address is OARMA Joint Projects Section Box 31 Navy 150 FPO San Francisco California. Mrs Nolan is daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Snacken berg of Nelsonville.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Epiphany met for the fall season. They discussed the annual rummage sale November 1 and 2 and the bazaar December 6 and 7. Mrs. Rhoda Dugan of Denver was a guest.
Acting Scoutmaster Francis Bacus calls 11 to 13 year olds to attend a 7 p.m. meeting in the Knights of Pythias Building quarters. Scouts are asked to come in uniform and bring handbooks.
Republicans of Nelsonville and York Township are invited to attend an Athens Dover York Republican Club meeting at Chauncey Dover High School Wednesday at 7 30 p m County wide organization plans
The Athens County Association of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will hold its regular meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall in Nelsonville Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Pythia Building.
Clarence Hall fire chief says the Nelsonville Volunteer Firemen will gather at 7 p.m. in the city building for their meeting tonight.
A group gathered at Fred Raybolds home Sunday for an 80th birthday picnic. Friends and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas of Athens, were guests of J. E. and Mrs. Thomas. Theresa Poston visited her aunt Mrs. Vina Austin in Athens. Other recent visitors included Mrs. Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. John Ingram Jr. and their Spencer West Virginia guest, plus Edward Stanley of Albany. S. R. Knowlton hosted guests of the E. H. Martindis and Wrights in Greenfield. G. S. Gillogly and family spent the weekend with their son and daughter-in-law near Logan.
Nelsonville residents may burn leaves in incinerators from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as long as no nuisance is created. Paul Betts, service director, urged residents not to rake leaves into gutters or leave them in piles but to spread them for easier collection by the street sweeper.
Nelsonville received over an inch of rain Saturday and Sunday. Waterworks superintendent Watson Wolfe reported 0.17 inches on Saturday and 0.89 inches on Sunday, noting the month’s rainfall likely exceeds the combined total of the previous two months.
Arthur Green of Nelsonville was found guilty of assault and battery and ordered to pay 10 in fines and costs and serve 10 days in jail. Marie Pincelli of Chauncey was fined 10 and costs for disturbing the peace and given 10 days in jail. All penalties were suspended for good behavior. Central School Parent Teacher Association meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. with a tea and babysitting provided.
Nelsonville First Methodist Church welcomed 82 donors for Beta Sigma Phi blood drive Monday, collecting 70 pints. Volunteers included registration staff, motor corps, aides, nurses, and kitchen helpers, with Ruth Kunzman pleased at turnout despite some regulars’ illness.
Birth announcements from Mount St. Mary Hospital list new arrivals for Bernard Leptus family Rendville Richard Myers Glouster Lewis Crane Minerva and others including Thelma Dumott Crooksville Riley McClelland Rutland Martha Perry Radcliff Edith Curry Trimble Helen Volyard Crooks. Dismissals note Archibald Wilson Junc tion City and daughter Rodney Biffle Logan Route 3 and daughter others listed.
United Mine Workers of America Local 3905 will meet Saturday at 1 30 p m in the Red Men Hall in Nelsonville, according to Wesley Hawk, secretary.
Meigs County Cancer Society announces its annual meeting at 7 30 pm on Thursday September 26 in Middleport Mrs Cedric W Clark president reports from committee chairs will be presented followed by a board coffee hour Members who donated at least one dollar may vote. meeting open to the public
Pauline Sisson returned Saturday to her employment at the Davis Ice and Produce Company after a vacation. Mrs. John Bowman substituted during her absence. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vroman spent Friday in Columbus. Weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whetstone of Columbus, with Mr. Whetstone reported improved after a heart ailment. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Davis and children Christa Joana and David of Stockport visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oiler over the weekend.
Middleport area notes report the Home Builders Class of the Middleport Church of Christ meeting at 7 30 Thursday evening with Cash Bahr as president and several local members listed. Also noted is a Chester birthday gathering attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hayes and family honoring Mrs. J B Hayes.
Mrs. Clara Dilgard of Dearborne Michigan, formerly of Middleport, a church member, will visit the Middleport Church of Christ for a series of engagements and events.
Mrs. Dil gard will help prepare new choir robes for the Church of Christ choir and assist with the church women’s annual apple butter stir event.
Evange line Chapter Order of Eastern Star holds Friends Night Monday at 7 30 in Middleport Temple. Past Matrons and Past Patrons will be honored and initiation conducted. Mrs Willie Anthony serves as Worthy Matron.
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