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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1963
Page
5
Nelsonville hosts a 12 to 3 p.m. community Good Friday service at the Presbyterian Church. Seven area ministers deliver sermons at set times with music from the Baptist, Pilgrim Holiness, and First Christian churches. Attendees may join any portion. bulletins available. Rev. J. Lloyd Evans to open.
Elizabeth Jane Pyle, not served in Ohio, warned that Clinton F. Pyle has filed for divorce on wilful absence in Case No. 22966. Hearing set on or after May 4, 1963. Attorney for Plaintiff is Michael Molchan of Athens. Also includes Clerk’s annual Amesville Village report with year end 1962 balances.
Nelsonville police captured David W. Oliver 45 Nelsonville Route 1 at his home Tuesday 7 45 a m and jailed him. He had fled after intoxication charges during a booking with his brother and sister in law last week. A second charge of resisting an officer was filed. Oliver pleaded guilty Tuesday before Mayor William Hoffman to intoxication and resisting and was fined 10 and costs on each count.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 elected officers for 1963 64 led by president Norma Godenschwager. Senior vice president Mary Guess, junior vice president Sybil Puckett, guard Pauline Cox, chaplain Lucy Pierce, conductress Edna Reynolds, and 3 year trustee Daisy Reed were chosen. Appointive offices to be announced after installation. A pot luck dinner followed the meeting.
Nelsonville church schedules Maundy Thursday Last Supper at 7 to 8 pm and an Easter Sunrise Service at 6 30 am. High school pupils affiliated with the church may attend Thursday 8 to 8 30 am with permission from school authorities.
Nelsonville York Grange held at Oakgrove Grange Hall on Thursday evening. Home Economics chair Mrs Otto Smart announced Susan Wolfe won the chocolate fudge contest and Mrs Venice Brown won the orange nut bread contest. Judge was Mrs Gaye Sharp. Elsie Weaver announced Howard McClarren will speak at Athens Grange Hall at 8 p m on April 18.
Four fund committee members joined a Nelsonville York Two Cancer Fund drive on Edward Cable Co. closed circuit TV Monday. Mrs. Warren highlighted the Athens County Cancer Society's local work. others listed as campaign chairmen.
Nelsonville High School earned three superior ratings and five excellent scores at the Ohio state music solo and ensemble finals in Dayton. Vocal solo Jerry Frank rated excellent. several percussion and clarinet entries also praised. Local records incomplete but officials say this likely the first time the band achieved superior ratings.
The VFW Post 3467 in Nelsonville sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. Sunday on the VFW Building lawn Riverside Drive. Children up to 12 years old may participate with prizes awarded by age group. Pop and potato chips will be served. Committee members are George Talbert Clifford Dowler and Jack Dishong.
Nelsonville Pan.dorian Club met for April as Robert Sheskey, Nelsonville High School faculty member, discussed Ohio from 1803 to 1963 and highlighted the state's leadership role. Mrs. William Howe hosted and welcomed new member Mrs. Eugene Snyder. Two Tri-Hi-V reps spoke on the state model legislature.
Mount St Mary Hospital reports a long list of birth announcements from Athens Nelsonville and surrounding areas. Blood used four units. Shingler Clyde of Nelsonville Route 2 was admitted to Riverside Hospital Columbus for surgery today with room 561.
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