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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1960

Page

10

Nelsonville Band Prepares For State Finals

Nelsonville band practices for the state finals focusing on sight reading and lip building as members anticipate a stiffer judging field. They plan to perform at 1 p.m. April 23 in Springfield then travel to Columbus for an overnight stay at Lincoln Lodge with chaperoned evening time. A tag day and gifts support the estimated 500 dollars needed for travel and the band boosters meet Monday at 7 p.m.

Nelsonville State Springfield Columbus Lincoln Lodge Galvin

Mrs Davis Dies At 93 In Middleport

Mary J. Davis 93 of Middleport died at her home this morning. Born in Wales she was daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Williams Jones. Survived by husband T. H. Davis a daughter Lucille Hull of Washington DC a son Dr T H Davis of Tulsa two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Widely a member of Middleport First Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home after 1 p m Friday. Other arrangements incomplete.

Middleport Mary J. Davis Wales Benjamin and Sarah Williams Jones T. H. Davis John E Lucille) Hull Washington, D. C Tulsa Okla Middleport First

Nelsonville School Announces Long Weekend Break

Nelsonville pupils will have a spring vacation starting Friday and lasting through Monday. Classes resume Tuesday morning.

Nelsonville Nelsonville School

Top Eighth Grade Pupils Are Listed

POMEROY The 10 top students in the eighth grade tests given to 321 pupils last Friday in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Education were announced by Robert Bowen Meigs County elementary supervisor. Howard Johnson Jr Racine led with 180 points of 200 followed by Ben Petrel Racine 174 Carol Shaine Letart 167 Allen Swartz Bedford 164 Calvin Smith Rutland 155 Carl Holter Racine 155 David Baker Syracuse 154 Paul King Rutland 153 and Sammy Yates Racine 150.

Carol Shaine Letart Allen Swartz Bedford Calvin Smith Rutland Carl Holter Racine David Baker Syracuse Paul King Sammy Yates

Murray City Methodist Easter Services Scheduled

Sunrise services at Murray City Methodist Church on Easter at 5 a m. Youth present the program directed by Mrs Alice Hawk. Sunday school at 9 a m with primary class program directed by Miss Betty Wilson.

Murray City Alice Hawk Betty Wilson

Grange to Convene Friday Evening at Grange Hall

Nelsonville York Grange No 2436 will gather at 8 p m Friday in the Grange Hall. Serving committee members include Mr and Mrs Verlogg Mr and Mrs Edward Cagg Mr and Mrs Robert Auflick Mrs C D Duncan and John McClain.

Nelsonville York Grange Hall Verlogg Edward Cagg Robert Auflick C. D. Duncan John McClain

Airman Beav er to serve three month tour in Azores

Stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base Johnny C Beaver left Tuesday for Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores for a three month tour. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Beaver Nye Ave who spent the weekend with his parents here.

Pomeroy John C. Beaver Lockbourne Air Force Base Lajes Air Force Base Azore Islands Beaver John Beaver Nye Ave

Dance Friday At Nelsonville Elks Lodge

A teenage dance is planned Friday night from 8 to 11 at the Nelsonville Elks Lodge. The event is co sponsored by the City Recreation Commission and the Elks.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge City Recreation Commission The Elks

Officer In Hospital After Resignation Effective May First

Patrolman Don Bumgardner who filed his resignation effective May 1 entered University Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. He is in room 149. Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser host over Easter their daughter and family from Lorain. Tri Psi sorority holds dinner night meeting Monday at 6 30 p m in church sorority rooms.

Nelsonville Don Bumgardner University Hospital, Columbus Ed Rosser Robert Meyer Lorain Tri Psi

Honor Roll Lists for Grades Seven and Eight

Middleport reports thirteen eighth graders and twelve seventh graders on the honor roll after the fifth six week period. Eighth graders achieving B or higher include Karen Bachner Neda Bradford Ellen Dutton Carroll Lyons James Miller Kim Neal Carolyn Nicholson Jack Satterfield Cinda Sauer Carol Scott Darryl Stumbo Janice Tannehill Judy Wildermuth. Seventh graders on the roll are Michl Archer Joy Boggs Suzanne Bradbury Michael Bratton Narsa Frost Ellen Hawley Randy Humphreys Keith Morgan Martha Nicholson Karen Singer Roger Singer Roger Stiles and Richard Wilson.

Middleport Karen Bachner Neda Bradford Ellen Dutton Carroll Lyons James Miller Kim Neal Carolyn Nicholson Jack Satterfield Cinda Sauer Carol Scott Darryl Stumbo Janice Tannehill Judy Wildermuth Michl Archer Joy Boggs Suzanne Bradbury Michael Bratton Narsa Frost Ellen Hawley Randy Humphreys Keith Morgan Martha Nicholson Karen Singer Roger Singer Roger Stiles Richard Wilson

Bowling championship slows pace for religious holidays

The 58th American Bowling Congress championships in Toledo pause this week for religious observances. Only booster teams with averages 850 or less from Toledo area compete. Ohio led in individual play Wednesday but did not reach the top ten. Paul Zam of Toledo totaled 1835, Drex Winsted of Hamilton led singles with 676, and Hal Yost with Boneface Glanski of Akron led doubles at 1228.

Toledo Ohio Paul Zam Drex Winsted Hamilton Hal Yost Boneface Glanski Akron

Tuesday Club Meets At Phillips' Home

The Tuesday Night Club met in the home of Mrs. Leona Phillips in Athens. Alberta Haning Phyllis Smith and B. J. Midkiff won prizes. Norma Freer Crietta McDonald and Faith Swaim joined for a pot luck lunch. Next meeting slated for April 26 in Logan at Joan Nixon's home.

Nelsonville

Sunrise Services Set at Deanville Chapel

Nelsonville Sunday rites hold sunrise services at 6 30 am in Deanville Community Chapel conducted by Rev Leonard McIntire pastor His sermon topic is Facing the Risen Lord.

Nelsonville Deanvile Community Leonard McIntire

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits List

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes report births for Edward and Mrs. Coen twins and Merle Hartman and wife a daughter. Admitting patients include Joseph Spewak Dennis Fitch Richard Fitch Isaac Nott Oda McKibben Clay McDonald Loutisha Childress Diana Mash Donald Nichol Rachel Brown Margaret Dunn George McLaughlin Rimelspach Edward Long Lewis Windle Grace Ackison Edward Dunn Jr Mike Dudash Anna Smith Evelyn Miller Grace Ogle and Keith Burt among others.

Dennis R. Fitch Corning Richard E. Fitch Isaac Nott Glouster Oda McKibben Zaleski Clay McDonald Buchtel Loutisha Childress Chauncey Diana Mash Nelsonville Margaret Dunn New Lexington George McLaughlin James Rimelspach Logan Edward Long Athens Lewis Windle Grace Ackison New Plymouth Edward Dunn Millfield Mike Dudash Anna Smith Evelyn Miller Grace Ogle McArthur Keith Burt

Sister Dies in Muskegon Michigan

Roy Snackenberg is notified of his sister Mrs. Lillie Roudebush death in a Muskegon hospital after a ten day illness. She was a former Nelsonville resident and is survived by husband Charles H. Roudebush and five sons. Funeral set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Lee Funeral Home Muskegon. Also noted is the 60th National Open Golf tournament scheduled for June 16-18 at Cherry Hills Country Club Englewood Colorado.

Nelsonville Roy Snackenberg Lillie Roudebush Muskegon, Mich Charles, Jr Barrett Robert Bill Lee Funeral Home Muskegon Cherry Hills Country Club Englewood Colo

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