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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1955

Page

2

Nelsonville Rotary hears Europe tour experiences

Billy Cooley describes a two month Europe trip for Rotary members, detailing travel from Alaska to Britain Ireland Paris Brussels Amsterdam Frankfurt Stockholm and back to Paris. He notes class differences in travel food and sleeping quarters and praises Stockholm as a modern city while recounting Paris landmarks and a delayed return due to overbooked flights.

Nelsonville Billy Cooley W. J. Cooley Rotary Club Europe Y Coles Alaska Great Britain Landon Ireland Dublin Cork Féinburgh Scotland London Conley England United States Ege Eiffel Tower Arch of Triumph Louvre America Tonville Memenger

Health TB Conference Set With Regional Panelists

A regional tuberculosis and health conference will be held with participants from 14 counties in southeastern Ohio. John A. Louis and Mrs. John Sellers will present talks, followed by a panel including state board members and field counselors. Attendees will hear sessions on future Ohio TB programs and public health strategies.

John A. Louis Ohio TB. and Health Assn Ohio John Sellers Jackson Co Virgil Hess Rest Co State Board Esther Horn Ohio Seal Sale John Padrutt

Red Men Seek Degree Team Candidates in Nelsonville

Kill Eagle Tribe 179 of the Red Men requests members interested in a 2 Degree team attend a meeting Friday at 7 30 pm. A steak dinner will be served after the meeting. Bernard C Bowery is Chief of records.

Nelsonville — Kill Eagle

B F Sterling Dies at 41 in Columbus

B F Sterling 41 former resident died Tuesday at his Columbus home where he worked as a warehouse man for Central Ohio Paper Co for five years He rode with Scout troops advised several and was a charter Lancaster Motorcycle Club member Surviving widow Lot parents and two brothers Services and burial planned at O F Woodyard Funeral Home with Green Lawn Cemetery on Saturday

Nelson IF Sterling Columbus Central ‘Ohio Paper Co Lancaster Motorcycle Club Frank Sterling Logan Janee Neby Sgt Frank Sterling Fee di Ke J Army O. F. Woodyard Funeral Home E State St Green Uawn Cemetery

Chauncey social notes from Corning and nearby towns

Local wedding at Corning EUB Church drew 100 guests including Mrs. Mills and Tom Mills of Cadiz. Attendees included families from Apple Grove Columbus and Nelsonville. Visitors and relatives gathered for a church reception and multiple family visits across the region throughout the weekend.

Sire R. Hamill Cain Don Smith Logan John Hiville Edna King Athens

Cottage Prayer Meeting At Morristown Holiness Church

Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be Friday at 7:30 p m with Mrs On leader Mrs Lucille Nel On The Plains. Constable Maywoot Byers reports ongoing chase near tavern following the fight. Schoonover mentioned in connection with the incident.

Rainbow Girls Open Membership in Eudora Chapter

Rainbow Girls invite girls between ages 11 and 20 to petition for membership in Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Rainbow for Girls. Petitions available from Mrs Florence Law Fy mother advisor. Twenty five charter members initiated recently. Supreme officers attended fete including George Clark and Anna Rose.

Nelsonville Ton Rainbow Venger Eudora Order of East Nted Nettie Carlin Mary Davis Yin Star Jeri French Sandra Hall Mark Valiene Koker Sue Powell Kay Juley Sally Shelton Barbara Mason-Withem Te Lodge Eastern Star Victor Daltey Eudora Chapter 72 Rainbow Gift Advisory Board Florence Law Fy Assembly Mea Prank. Hartley Virgene Carpenter Stra Richard Grimes Robert Hoffman Rolland Pearce Eldon McCombs Tene Shafer Shirley Shafer Ted Manson Roland Mender George Clark Anna C. Rose Jo Ann Ernest Catherine Vickers Carol Alexander Mania Vermillion Sigrid Parry Beverly Hosking Arminda Kimes Mary "Wichterman Josephine Teegarden Emily Califor

Sun Lamp Presented To Nelsonville Greyhounds

Nelsonville athletic meeting reports Charles Shafer donated a sun lamp to the football team to ease sore muscles. President Carroll says several lights on the field are burned out and will be reported to officials. The group plans light snacks after the game with The Plains and Clift nine.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athietc Alan Charles Shafer Shafer Carroll Lowell Cole Danny Hitchings

Venice Class To Meet And Walker Reunion Notes

Venice Class will meet at 7 pm Thursday at the home of Mrs Dixie Grahan on the East City Limits. The Walker Reunion was held Sunday at Lake Hope with attendees from Berea Detroit Columbus and Nelsonville. Ravenswood memorial services honored Miss Bessie Barber as Grand Chapter plans Wheeling events and Cottageville anniversary. Christmas Bazaar in late November for Grace Episcopal Church auxiliary paced by Mrs T A Knotts followed by parish refreshments.

Venice Dixie Grahan Nelsonvil Clarence Brewster Palos Verdes, Cali Ravenswood Bessie Barber R. Douglas Order of Eastern Star Masonica Marie Hall John Hall Grand Wheeling Cottageville Grace Episcopal Church T. A. Knotts Ethel Click Anna McKinley Jack Beasley Costa Rica Edwin Carmichael

Bus Schedule Change Set in Lake Shore System

Nelsonville introduces a revised Lake Shore bus schedule to begin Thursday morning. Fares depart focal station to Chauncey and Athens at 8 30, 10 55, 12 35, 3 35, 8 00, and 9 20 p m with multiple afternoon trips. The southbound Inter bus is discontinued while northbound service from Nelsonville starts at 6 00 a m with later departures through 8 30 p m.

Nelsonville Lake Shore Jack Maurier Chauncey Athens Columbus

Loyal Woman's Class Meets for Tea and Rag Rug Sewings

The Loyal Woman's Class met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lloyd at grass. Twelve members attended and Mrs Andrew Jackson presided. Rag rugs were sewn by members. The next event will be a potluck lunch and an all day meeting with Mrs Clara Hartley Sheren of Glouster.

Lloyd x Grass Andrew Jackson Clara Hartley Sheren Glouster

Local residents visit Logan and nearby towns

A fragment notes multiple visits by residents including Mr and Mrs Charles Meyer and Mrs Opal Mosure to Logan and Effie volce’s relatives. Families such as the Woltz, Bowers, and Weitz groups are seen socializing in Columbus and at Effie volce’s home.

Buck Mun Aus Martealathias Fey Fetta Kendall Charles Meyer Logan Dave Woltz Rockbridge Logan Vito Uma Meyer Lester Woolte Ils Fian Kline Effie Volce Stert Bowers Barbara, Joyce Dwight l and Sharon Columbus Dave Weitz Ettie We

Hospital Notes Entrances List Several Area Residents

Holzer Hospital notes include multiple admissions medical surgical and maternity cases from Atlee Byer Middi port Vin ton Oak Hill Wellston Ham en Gallipolis Point Pleasant and more. The list also names numerous patients and accompanying relatives or guardians.

Holzer Hospital Robert Allbright Atlee W. Va Warren Meadows Byer George Harmon Middiport Dennis Edmond Waters Vinton Stanley Thacker Wellston Earl Butcher Gallipolis Vernal E. Ward Oak Hill Cora F. Boggs Charles H. Stockhott Point Pleasant Mary Helen Haag Cecil W. Napper Hamen

Nelsonville Victims Named In Auto Crash News

Mount St Mary Hospital reported Mrs. Harry Seames and Miss Betty Parry of Nelsonville were listed as satisfactory after an early Sunday automobile crash near Haydenville. Two others died including Mrs. Searles and Michael Fiola. Seames was an Asbestos Workers Local 44 member formerly at Pickaway power plant.

Nelsonville Harry Seames Betty Parry Mount St. Mary Hospital Haydenville Thun Warren-North Funerail Nelsonvilles Plai Este Aimee Knights of Pythi Searles Hal Aees Asbestos Workers Union Local 44 Columbus Maid Today Seames Worites Ca Thray

Truancy Cases Investigated and Attendance Efforts Report

The report notes forty truancy cases investigated in a year and 275 students checked by the board. Six legal notices were sent to parents for irregular attendance and three students were taken to juvenile court. Attendance problems caused 3067 days of absence. many families received clothing shoes and glasses with help from local groups and the Child Welfare Fund.

Gielsonvine Nelsonvile Board Nelson Florence Coakley Child Welfare Fund Brooks Shoe Co Emblem Club Seay Sre Wareens

Rev Long to Speak at Mt Zion Fete in Nelsonville

Rev J A Wong of the Christian Church in Nelsonville will be the next speaker at Mt Zion flamecoming Sunday in the Mt Zion Church on Route 278 in Hocking County. The program starts at 2 pm with the Settrill Brothers providing the musical program.

Mamunvinin J. A 'Wong Christian Ghurehe Nelsonville Mt. Zion MU Zion Hocking Co Settrill Brothers

Swimming Party Celebrates Jimmy Davin's 12th Birthday

Mr and Mrs James Selber hosted a pool party at 31 Main St Chauncey for their son Jimmy Davin turning 12. Twelve guests attended prizes awarded to Billy Joe Schoonover and Penny McCafferty. A decorated cake and refreshments followed.

Chauncey James Selber Saturay Main St Jimmy Davin Billy Joe Schoonover Penny McCatferty

Chauncey Dover High Elects New Cheerleaders

Judy Russel Geraldine Lyons Shirley Hook and Peggy Corwin were elected cheerleaders at Chauncey Dover High School during Friday assembly in the football stadium.

Hauncey Judy Russel Geraldine Lyons Shirley Hook Peggy Corwin Chauncey-Dover High School

Ointment Becomes Nationwide Favorite for Quick Relief

A brief ad-like note touts a cooling ointment praised for fast relief. Its fame spreads across the land, making the product a popular choice for soothing discomfort and earning wide appeal.

Helps You Overcome False Teeth Looseness and Worry

A health feature offers guidance for denture wearers facing looseness and anxiety about fit. It outlines practical steps, including seeking professional adjustment, checking denture care, and considering relining or replacement options to restore comfort and confidence.

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