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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1963

Page

2

Bike Patrol Revision Considered by Nelsonville Group

Nelsonville bicycle safety patrol members met Patrolman Louis Seipel to discuss revision and reorganization. Three patrolman vacancies will be filled by a written and verbal test. Seven boys are on duty. captain leads with a lieutenant. Tests start at 7 p.m. Thursday at city hall. applicants must be 12 to 15, with good conduct, and provide full name age and address.

Nelsonville Bicycle Safety Patrol Louis Seipel Seipel City Hall

Nelsonville Band seeks funds for trip to state contests

Nelsonville High School Band canvassed Friday and Saturday to raise money for their trip to the state band contests at Upper Arlington. The group will stay overnight in Columbus as locals assist the safety program amid increasing bike riding as weather improves. Additional new books arrive at Nelsonville Public Library for Monday checkout, including guides on education and parenting, novels, and fundraising ideas. Marriage license issued to John Wallace and Carolyn Ulbrich, both 18.

Nelsonville Upper Arlington Columbus Nelsonville Public Library Benjamin Fine T. R. Fehrenbach Martin Gross Alexander _—_ King Taylor Caldwell Norman Carr Robert McLaughlin Donald McKenzie Ralph Moody Ruth Strang The du Ponts Max Dorian McCall’s Marjorie Chester

New Leader Is Greeted At Meeting

Gallia County 4H Junior Leadership Club welcomed Bud Carter as adviser at Grace Methodist Church. Carter began duties this month. Karen Williams explained how a bill becomes law and Frances Lou Baker debated Betty Cremeens on driver education as mandatory. The group will assist at the May 3 officers and advisers training at Washington Elementary School. Attending were Russ Hamrick Anita Robinson Donna Mitchell and John Ralston.

Gallipolis Gallia County Bud Carter Extension 4-H Grace Methodist Church Carter Karen Williams Frances Lou Baker Betty Cremeens Washington Elementary School Russ Hamrick Anita Robinson Donna Mitchell John Ralston

Birth at Meigs Memorial Hospital in Newark

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert German of Newark at Meigs Memorial Hospital. Admitted were Stephen Shane of Syracuse Emmagene Dabo of Pomeroy Amanda Parker of Minersville Andrew Jones of Pomeroy Helen Williams of Rutland Barbara Sargent of Chester Fannie Phillips of Minersville Bob Williams of Rutland and Mrs Robert German of Newark. Discharged were Frieda Miller Cindy Riggs and Charles Foley.

Robert German Newark Stephen Shane Syracuse Emmagene Dabo Pomeroy Amanda Parker Minersville Andrew Jones Helen Williams Rutland Barbara Sargent Chester Fannie Phillips Bob Williams Frieda Miller Cindy Riggs Charles Foley

Police Apprehend Run Away Girls at Bus Station

City police Thursday arrested two teenage run away girls from Marietta at the bus station. One girl, 16 or 17, was believed headed for Memphis where a Marine boyfriend is stationed. County court records show Orland E. Ely guilty of speeding, fined $15 and costs. Phillip R. Looney charged with reckless driving, fined $25 and costs. Alan C. Borehart cited for reckless driving, fined $25 and costs. A work party by the Izaak Walton League at the league farm is set for Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A bean dinner and business meeting are also planned. Nelsonville police cited for driving 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. Billy Paul Hackney of Gallipolis is to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court at 7:30 p.m. April 24.

Marietta Memphis Phillip R. Looney Second St Alan CC. Borehart Chauncey League Farm Athens Izaak Walton League Nelsonville Billy Paul Hackney 3Rd St Gallipolis

Steps Planned to Secure Meigs Bookmobile Service

Meigs County schools will begin securing bookmobile service with a meeting set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Middleport High School. Dr. Walter Brahm will outline procedures to officers and a PTA council committee, aided by library boards from Middleport and Pomeroy. May 2 council session will be at Pomeroy Elementary School with recognition for prospective teachers and the first scholarship funded by local donations and a concert offering presented.

Middleport Meigs County Walter Brahm Columbus Harold Sauer Pomeroy Marilyn Turner Leo Crew Salem Center Harold Lohse Robert Morris PTA Harrisonville

Pomeroy High School Honor Roll Named Students

Pomeroy High School announces fifth six weeks honor roll with seniors, juniors, and sophomores achieving grades of B or higher. Notable named include Bertha Arnold and Janet Bates among seniors, Quinsey Aleshire and Sue Arnold among juniors, Cory Beaver and Mary Bolinger among sophomores.

Pomeroy High School Pomeroy Bertha Arnold Janet Bates Larry Burns Kay Compton Charlene Diehl Jane Douglas Allen Downie Tamara Finlay David Gordon Pamela Hobstetter Jennifer Lohse Sharon Mitch William Murray Gloria Shumate Jan Smith Joyce Stanley Sharon Thoma Sharon Walker Richard Well Sandra Wells Tom White Rose Wingett Quinsey Aleshire Sue Arnold Cory Beaver Mary Bolinger Augustine Brannham Patricia Buffington Faye Cramer Donna Crow Louis Diehl Sharon Dill Thomas McGowan Ern

Presbyterians Host Program With Missionary Speakers

In Yallpolis Presbyterians announce programs at 6 30 p m Sunday and 7 30 p m Monday featuring Rev George S Tewks bury and wife of Pakistan mission work. Sunday evening will be youth church directed and area youths invited to attend.

Yallipolis George S. Tewksbury Pakistan Presbyterian Church Presbyterian

School Registration Slated At Albany

The Albany PTA will hold kindergarten and first grade registration at the Albany High School office. Registration times are Tuesday April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and Friday April 26 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring birth certificate and immunization record.

Albany Pta Albany High School

World War I Vets to Attend Eighth District Meet

Athens bar members and auxiliary will attend the Eighth District meeting of Veterans of World War I Sunday at Rio Grande. Commander Charles R. Kinison said transportation will be provided for those meeting at the American Legion home at 8 30 a m.

Athens Barracks Eighth District Rio Grande Charles R. Kinison American Legion

Carbondale Man In Plant Mishap

Gerald Wend, 20, of Carbondale, dropped a tire mold on his left hand at Bridgwater Machine Co. at 1 26 p m Thursday. He suffered a cut finger and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department emergency squad.

Gerald Wend Carbondale Bridgwater Machine Co Wend Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department

Councilman Explains Pay For Street Improvements

Nelsonville councilman Charles Shafer of the street committee says funds used for widening Route 33 and resurfacing Route 278 came from a building maintenance fund not the permanent improvement fund. He notes $2400 was not returned and says future use from the permanent fund would be borrowed with a replacement agreement to reduce interest costs.

Nelsonville Charles Shafer Alonzo Figgins Figgins Shafer

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes and local notices

Nelsonville and surrounding towns report hospital admissions births and transfers. A long list of new births includes Siddle daughters and Winefordner sisters with families from Nelsonville New Straitsville Athens Glouster and Murray City. Other items cover bake sales postponed by De Molay Mothers and a Boy Scout bake sale in front of the Dew Hotel.

Florence Stephenson New Straitsville Julianne Sewards Athens Mary Winefordner Evelyn Sharkey Crooksville Mabel James Murray City Esther Chapman Haydenville Shirley Roberts Glouster Gertrude Keiffer Nelsonville Pamela Webb Jean Sedwick Chauncey Norma Dalton Della Patrick New Plymouth John Huston de- Molay Boy Scout Troop 64 Dew Hotel

Child's Injuries Slight After Running Into Car

Three year old Stacy Smith ran from behind a parked car on Hocking Street into a turning auto. The vehicle operator Pat Pairan could not report at first. the girl was taken home then to Mount St Mary Hospital for examination with no serious injuries. Witnesses note the child has been seen crossing the street recently.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Stacy Smith Jack Smith Fayette St Hocking St Canal St Hocking Pat Pairan Monroe St Hocking and Fayette Smith

Students Named for State Scholarship Tests at York High

Nelsonville York High Principal Lewis Mollica named York High students chosen to take final district state scholarship tests sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. Subjects include Biology General Science Chemistry Algebra Geometry American History World History English 9 English 10 English II English 12. Selection was based on March preliminary test scores. exams are scheduled for May 4 at Ohio University Athens.

Nelsonville York High Lewis Mollica Department of Guidance and Testing Ohio Nanette Smith Nancy Wray Norma Dalton Carol Sue Davis Ella Cox Mollica Ohio University Athens

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the Messenger John Wallace Carolyn Ulbrich Gilbert Shannon Tire Sale Conraberb Kurtz Athens, Ohio the Security Bank Pold Pettoat Federal Deposit Insurance Corp R. C. Cook Wayne L. White Evelyn Linscott Athens County John Schwarzel Johnson Waukegan John Cline Welding Supply Meigs Memorial Hospital Orland E. Ely Mineral Est Menchini Linda Moore Michael Mulford Patricia Owens Brenda Potts Linda Sauvage Bonnie Smith Bryce Smith Janet Smith Robert Smith David Eskew Jennifer Evans Loretta Fridley Patricia Fultz Anita Hall Joseph Hall Mary Handley Donna Hauck Joan Hewetson Shelia Hicks William Jewell John Johnson Linda Starcher Philip Swindell Sandra Thomas Thurma Vaughan Bessie Watson Janice Wehring Ruetta Wells Ernestine Wood Millard Orson Bryan the Plains State Robert A. Enoch Jr Grosvenor Hall Logan Frank J. Nunlist, Jr Grace Nunlist Jacob A. Keller Bruce E. Fickel Fracis Roberts Luckoff Albany Councilman Mount ST. Mary Hospital William Q. Siddle William Bob Enterprise Mary Andrews Chestnut St Meigs Mayford Harris, Jr Long Bottom Karen Sue Holt William Hoffman Gedna M. Martin Gerald Samford Stedman Raymond Foughty Walnut University Hospital, Columbus Raymond Eagles Eagles Lodge Don Lewis Eagles Hall Eagle BETTS West Washington ST Bob Wilson Pete Phiropoulos Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Columbus Street Nelsonville, Ohio Technicolor Stooges Paul Winchell the Marquis Chimps Papizal Keller & Weltner Monument Co John Eberst Larry Eberst Paul Beach W. Hunter St Congress Internal Revenue Service Athens Savings & Loan Co W. Union St Tel. LY Home Savings & Loan Ass'n E. Washington St the Security Bank Security Bank Bldg Court St
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