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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1956

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds Focus on Conditioning and Depth

Nelsonville High School coach Charles Wyda told Nelsonville Rotary Club that the Greyhounds beat Chauncey 26 0 in their opener. Co captains Dan Hitchings and Tom McQuaid led a small squad of 32 players emphasizing conditioning and a lean defensive plan.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Charles Wyda Nelsonville Rotary Club Greyhound Grid Chauncey Wyda Dan Hitchings Tom McQuaid McQuaid Hitchings Bob Shesky Bill Carter Shesky Clark Devol Logan Ohio Hounds Roger Johnson Don Harmony

Rehearsals Under Way For Hometown Jubilee

Rehearsals are underway for Hometown Jubilee a benefit all star comedy revue at Chauncey Dover High School Gym Sept 26 27 Lions Club presents to fund glasses for needy children Bob Hope impersonator Ralph Bunk Brown serves as master of ceremonies Gil Courtney acts as Bing Crosby and other locals participate A King and Queen contest for Chauncey Dover youth ends Sept 27 with voting in stores and Katie's Kitchen contact Mrs S L Darst at 2612 to enter a child in the contest

Chauncey-Dover High School The Lions Club Ralph Bunk) Brown Bob Hope Gil Courtney Bing Crosby Carroll Tippett Phil McNaughton Arilla Herdman Rich Johnson Charles Wa Jusilee Chauncey-Dover Gymnasium Katie's Kitchen S. L. Darst

Chauncey Society Indoor Picnic Draws Chauncey Guests

A Chauncey indoor picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Slisher drew relatives and friends from Columbus Vincennes Dayton and nearby towns after rain forced an indoors gathering. Attendees included the Slishers Arthur Bruce Elizabeth Mayles Jim Collins and several Courtney and Tavan family members along with visitors from Jackson ville and Newark.

Chauncey George Slisher Jean Williams Vincennes Ind Slisher Mary Collins Columbus Clyde Parks Columbus Karen Dayton Mary Tharles Brooks Larry WcDonald Nelsonville

Nelsonville Library Seeks Funds for New Equipment

Laurence J Solomon head librarian says the Nelsonville branch of the Athens County Library needs about 1000 dollars for new equipment and moving costs to establish the new location. Donations letters have been sent to local businesses and clubs. checks are payable to the Athens County Library and are tax exempt.

Nelsonvinor Nelsonville Athens Athens County

Chauncey-Dover High elects junior class officers

Naumes the Junior Class of Chauncey Dover High School held its class meeting and elected officers led by President Richard Russell and Vice President James Dorr. Pat Bailey was chosen secretary, Tom Kranyik treasurer, and Pat McCafferty the news reporter.

Naumes Chauncey-Dover High School Richard Russell James Dorr Pat Bailey Tom , Kranyik Pat McCafferty

Hub Caps Stolen Reported in Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident Drake reported hub caps stolen from his vehicle while parked in front of 107 Poplar Street. The theft occurred sometime Sunday, according to police.

Nelsonville Drake 107 Poplar St Drake

Cub Scouts Meet in Nelsonville Church Monday

Cub Scout Pack holds a meeting Monday at 7 p m in the First Methodist Church. Boys past eight years old and parents are invited to attend to join the group.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church

Baby Dies After Illness in Nelsonville Home

Shirley Jean Dye three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Burne Dye Ma son City Hill died last night at home after several days illness. Survived by four sisters Joan Janet Karen Mary Jane and five brothers Richard Bur ie William John Charles. Johnson funeral home handling arrangements.

Nelsonv Ule Shirley Jean Dye

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital

Mount St Mary Hospital notes multiple births including a son for Mr and Mrs D Keith Oliver of Athens and daughters for Mr and Mrs Charles Nash of New Lexington Mr and Mrs John L Wilkin of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Hershel Ander of Logan Route 2 Also lists admissions and discharges including Naomi Boley Helene Whaley Helen Winegrove Virginia Sheppard Grace Dearth Dixie DeVol Floella Barnes with locations Athens New Lexington Nelsonville Logan Albany

Mount St. Mary Hospital D. Keith Oliver Athens Charles Nash New Lexington John L. Wilkinson Nelsonville Hershel Anderson Logan Naomi Boley Helene Whaley Athen Helen Winegrove Virginia Sheppard Lancaster Grace Dearth Albany

Weekend Visits and Church Group Meetings Reported

Danville residents recount visits among family and friends including the Emmons Colwell and Swick households with Audra Cross in Holzer Hospital. Social gatherings note Young Matrons at the Christian Church, Mary and Martha Group meeting, and Loyal Women’s Chauncey Church affiliation with July to September birthdays celebrated.

Danville — Sr James Emmons Everett Colwell John Colwell Minnie Swick Pearl Denney Rutland Ray George Henry Clapsaddle Marion George Farm Alva Swick Linda Cardillo Wesley Barrett Jack Meechem Springfield Audra Cross Holzer Hospital Walter McCarley Calvin Alva E. Swick Mary and Martha Group The Christian Church Helen Mechem Chauncey Loyal Women's Chauncey Church of Christ

Glouster Club Hosts Flower Show and Elections

Glouster society notes detail Mrs Harold Vaughn presiding over a new club year with officers including Mrs Merrill Ogg and Mrs Francis McAllis. The flower show won three ribbons at Parade of the Hills while petunia colors were noted. Jacksonville Parent Teachers plan a fall festival at the grade school. The Joneses visited relatives including Mrs Alfred Jonas near Dayton and lauded the Masonic Home in Springfield.

Glouster Francis McAllis Miles Jacksonville-rrimpie Jacksonville Air Ernest Jones Indaw Richard C. Jones Alfred Jonas Dayton Springfield Jim Duncan

Nelsonville DAR chapter meets to discuss patriot goals

Nelsonville Eli Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Philip Weller's home. Mrs. Joseph Hardy led the opening ritual. Mrs. Saltz and Miss Bertha Nixon assisted. They reviewed the Constitution and Bill of Rights, urged attendance, and planned a clothing drive for the Gross Ventre Reservation.

Nelsonville Eli Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Philip Weller Milo Shepard Joseph Hardy John Saltz Bertha “Ixon E. E. Bell National Defense Continental Congress Washington, D. C Society Gener Groves Jess Groves United States Ventre Montana Gilbert Stalder American Indian Committee J. M. Hartley James Patton James Lucas Bertha Nixon Edgar A. Guess DAR Weller Siddle

WSCS Meeting at Buchtel Methodist Church

The WSCS group met Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Jennie Stevens at the piano and Mrs Eva Gallagher giving What Is Worship The Rev Lillian Wright presided Visitors sang and the minister played an accordion solo A pot lunch followed in the church basement Next meeting set for Oct 11 at 7 30 p m in the church.

WSCS Buchtel Methodist Church Jennie Stevens Pian Melvina Russe Eva Gallagher Connett Wscs Lillian Wright Wright Buchtel Church Churc

Key Club Speaker Stresses Leadership in Glouster

Supt. H R Smith of Murray City schools spoke at two Glouster Kiwanis meetings about Kiwanis sponsored Key Clubs in high schools. He offered full support to organize local key clubs and emphasized leadership citizenship responsibility and community service as core aims.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon H.R. Smith Murray City Logan Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Smith Roger Kittle Robert Byers

NYC Welder Dies at 51

Edgar L Swearingen 51 of Glouster Route 1 died. Funeral and calling hours set by American Legion Auxiliary and local clubs. Survived by wife Mary Jane, brother Donald, sister Grace Turner Dyesville. Burial in Clyde Williams Glouster area.

Glouster Edgar L. Swearingen American Legion Auxiliary Mount St Legion Hail Mary Miss Mary New York Helen Jewel Girls State Columbus Swearingen Mary Jane Donald Carpenter Grace Turner Dyesville Jacksonville Grands Club Burr Oak Elec Grimm Dyesville — Church

Surprise family picnic gathers 27 relatives

A plan for a large Barberton Ohio clan reunion culminated at noon Sunday as 27 relatives and their families met for a pleasant surprise picnic. Guests came from Barberton London Jackson and Albany.

C. J. Stelter Barberton Ohio Pete London Jackson Albany

Petersen Ointment Ad Promises Fast Pile Relief

A vintage advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment soothes piles in minutes with a cooling astringent formula. It promises quick itching relief and offers a money back guarantee, noting availability from druggists or via box 0c and a 75e tube.

Peterson

Murray City Legion Post to Install Officers

Murray City American Legion Post 420 will install officers Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Incoming Commander Ephriam Bernard a World War I veteran will speak. Refreshments will be served.

Murray City American Legion Ephriam Bernard

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