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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

7

Nelsonville TB Association Role Is Reported Changing

About 60 people from a 14 county area attended a day long district meeting of the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association in Nelsonville at the Methodist Church. John A Louis said Ohio will have beds for all TB cases as new drugs speed treatment and the association will shift toward education and promotion in rehabilitation and health education.

Nelsonville Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association Methodist Church John A. Louis Ohio John Sellers Jackson Luana Hess Chillicothe

Nelsonville Churches Schedule Volume Compact

Area church notices list services for Methodists Wesleyan Baptists and others with times 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m worship and sermons plus midweek prayer study and choir sessions across several local congregations including First Baptist Church Church of the Epiphany and St Pauls Logan notes sermons and lay readers continuing through midweek services with specific leaders and youth groups indicated

Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Gerald Priser Kenneth Davis Kenneth Orwiler St. Pauls Church Logan Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. O. Norris Zion League First Baptist S. H. Hughes Carol Thompson

Seniors To Sponsor Paper Drive Saturday

Nelsonville High School seniors sponsor a paper drive Saturday morning to fund the class treasury. Class president Tom Carroll asks residents to place old papers and magazines along the curb if possible. Several local firms are donating trucks.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Tom Carroll

Fire Destroys Dining Car on C&O Railroad

Nelsonville fire chief Clarence Hall said a dining car owned by the C&O Railroad caught fire while parked on a siding early today destroying the interior. The blaze, blamed on defective wiring, was fought for nearly two hours after the 3:55 am call. The car served a paint crew for eating and foreman quarters. Officials will estimate damage after discussions with C&O.

Nelsonville C&o Clarence Hall Hall

Birth announcements and patient admissions at Holzer Hospital

The Holzer Hospital notes list births for families including Ranford Cox in Crown City and Charlies Lamm in Gallipolis, with multiple other named patients admitted for surgical or medical care. Dismissals include a long roster of patients and infants discharged with attendants.

Ranford Cox Crown City Charlies Lamm Gallipolis Point Pleasant R. B. Stafford Wellston

Officers Elected By Chauncey FHA

Chauncey Dover High School FHA members elect for the new school year Wadedene Ritchie president Linda Davis vice president Myrna Boudinot secretary Helen Kolar treasurer Patsy McCafferty news reporter Norvelia South historian

Chauncey FHA Chauncey-Dover High School Wadedene Ritchie Linda Davis Myrna Boudinot Helen Kolar Patsy McCafferty Norvella South

Little League Gridders Scrimmage Junior High

Youth football in Nelsonville showcased a year round program as the Little League team scrimmaged the junior high squad ending in a 6 to 6 tie. Coach Jack Oakley and Dave Devore led the Little Leaguers with plans to add basketball and organize trips to Greyhounds and college games with volunteer drivers.

Nelsonville Denny Huddy Clarence Watts James Davis Robert Blackford Charles Anderson Ralph Lott Robert Frank Barney Goss Mike Rizer Marion Simonton Glen Tharp Bill Kunzman Paul Pierce Larry Sater Marion McSherry Gary Thompson Raymond McKnight Timmy Shivers Charles Haynes Gary Stufflebean John Matheny Tommy Pyle Mike Dexter Gary Hook Shane Kelly Charles Shafer Mike Brooks Bob Mohney Dave Anderson Hiarry Mellinger Fred Smith John Moore Charles Russell Steve Godenschwager Jack Miller Davy Pickett Billy Hollenbaugh C. F. Matheny Gary Matheny Mr. Evans Greyhounds Ohio University Ohio State University Lowell Cole Oakley

Hounds Readied for First Home Game in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville High meal last night fed Lowell Cole's Greyhound football team on the eve of their home game against The Plains. The Nelsonville Athletic Association sponsored the dinner with steak mashed potatoes gravy sides cake and milk. Crew members have nearly finished painting stadium features and the group brought an aerial truck from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co for pole work.

Nelsonville Lowell Cole the Plains Greyhounds Nelsonville Athletic Association Everett Carroll Arles Shafer Cliff James Max Barber Mike Johnson Harold Dixon Darrell Figgens Ned Tolliver Harold Withem Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co John Stufflebean Harry Risley John Pierce Charles Shafer Kenneth Bohyer Mark Herrold

Cubs Set First Meet

NELSONVILLE Cub Scouts plan their first fall pack meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Methodist Church. Awards will go to Jim McDaniel, Bob Pierce, Ricky Shearer, Lloyd Kimble, Charles Anderson, Donald Joel, and Jerry Stalder.

Nelsonville Jimmy McDaniel Bob Pierce Ricky Shearer Lloyd Kimble Charles Anderson Donald Joel Jerry Stalder C. D. Crawford

Taylor Ridge Church Homecoming Sunday

CHAUNCEY Taylor Ridge Church of Christ holds its annual homecoming with Bible school at 9 30 directed by Dwight Smith elder and Bible school supervisor. The pastor Gilbert B Courtney will deliver the homecoming sermon followed by a basket dinner on the church lawn at noon. The program begins with a hymn sing at 2 with area churches invited for greetings talks and a brief program concluding by 3 30.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Bible School Dwight Smith Gilbert B. Courtney

Birth Announcement for Virginia Marilyn Cline

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cline announce the birth of a daughter, Virginia Marilyn, born September 10 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tope of Athens Route 2 and Mrs. Joe Cline of Chauncey. Great grandmother is Mrs. Henry Locke of Chauncey.

Chauncey Glen Cline Virginia Marilyn Sheltering Arms Hospital Harry Tope Athens

Nelsonville Garden Club Meeting at Fisk Home

The Nelsonville Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Arley Fisk on Columbus Street. Assisting hostesses are Miss Florence Cook and Mariam Butts. Members should bring covered dishes and their own table service.

Nelsnville Garden Club Arley Fisk Columbus St Florence Cook Mariam Butts

Nelsonville Couple Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Cecil Brown of 38 Campbell Street have come back from a two week tour of Florida and the southern states.

Mrs. Cecil Brown Campbell St Florida

Phone Wage Rates Listed

In Nelsonville area Ohio Bell Telephone Co and CIO Communications Workers of America signed a one year contract with a 2.50 dollar top raise for experienced operators and a five dollar weekly cap for top rated craftsmen. The deal covers 16,000 employees with job upgrades and shorter evening tours. The annual cost to Ohio Bell exceeds 4.225 million dollars. A 6 am walkout preceded the agreement.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co CIO Communications Workers of America John F. Koch Bell Ohio Ohio Bell

Births Report at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list multiple newborns with parents from Nelsonville Shawnee New Straits ville Glouster and Logan Route 3. Names include Mr and Mrs Carl Howard Mr and Mrs Jack Smith Miss Donna Rise Miss Clara M Self Joan W Sherrard Mrs Robert Nelson Mrs Frank Warren and Mrs Thomas Polley.

Carl Howard Nelsonville Jack Smith Logan Route 3 Donna Rise Buchtel Clara M. Self Shawnee Route 1 Joan W. Sherrard New Straitsville Robert Nelson Frank Warren Glouster Thomas Polley

Religious Services Schedule for Chauncey and Surrounding Areas

The Chauncey area lists worship times for Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock minister 2:30 am Sunday school and 10:30 am worship, evangelistic service at 7:30 pm, prayer Wednesday 7:30. Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman minister Sunday school 9:30 am worship 10:30 am young people 7 pm evangelistic 7:30 pm prayer 7:30. Sand Ridge Holiness Mission Hiram Mingus minister Sunday school 9:30 am worship service every Tuesday 7:30 pm. Millfield Methodist Joseph Bosco minister Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am. Chauncey Methodist Joseph Roscoe minister Sunday school 10 am. Church of God Clarence Way minister unified service 9:30 am youth 7 pm evangelistic 7:30 pm Bible study Wednesday 7:30 pm. Church of Christ Parish G B Courtney J S Posey ministers Mr Courtney to speak Greens Run 9:30 Taylor Ridge 10:30 Mr Posey Trimble 9:30 Chauncey 10:30 Lay members to lead 10:30 at Millfield. Taylor Ridge homecoming leads to no Parish Night service Sunday.

Methodist F. Melvin Wentz Methodist Youth Fellowship Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Wesleyan Methodist Watkins St. Charles Hill Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St E. E. Leadingham Robert Gastin First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Old Faithful Morristown Helen Tatman Sand Ridge Hiram Mingus Joseph Bosco Chauncey Methodist Joseph Roscoe Church of God Clarence Way Church of Christ Parish G. B. Courtney J. S. Posey Courtney Greens Run

Chauncey Church of Christ Plans Oct 2 Homecoming

Chauncey Church of Christ announces its annual homecoming on Sunday October 2. The event follows a round of invitations sent to more than 170 former members and friends of the church and Bible school.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Church Bible School

Chauncey Personal Notes From Community Visitations

Chauncey residents share weekend and weekday visits as families and friends travel between Chauncey and nearby towns. Arthur Smith Sr spent from Sunday to Tuesday with his mother and sister Mrs Barbara Smith and others including Irma Smith and Phillip Minehart of Pomeroy.

Arthur Smith Barbara Smith Irma Smith Phillip Minehart Pomeroy Guy Brookins Alvira Shafer Harold Brown Baker Road Anne Oceffler Hobart Harvey Logan Minnie Stalder Arthur Sapp Arthur, Jr Parkersburg Jessie Fulton Gean Shilpley Vicki Jenifer Earl Earl Anderson Connellsville William Collins Mount St. Mary Hospital William Dave Detroit Robert Bentley Nelsonville Blaine Bullock Bailey

Class Entertained At Chauncey Methodist Home

The Willing Workers Class of Chauncey Methodist Church met at Janice Howard's home Monday evening. Six members attended and participated in devotions and games. The next meeting will be with Delores Robinson.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Janice Howard Delores Robinson

Potluck Planned by Chauncey UMWA Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America met in their lodge rooms for a recent gathering. They announced a Monday evening potluck supper to follow.

Chauncey The UMWA

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