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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

6

Student injured when arm smashes window at junior high

Nelsonville ninth grader Bob Blackford suffered a severed artery after pushing a door pane. Student Bob Hollenbaugh and two teachers Erland Ahlberg and Robert Penrod manually controlled the bleeding with a makeshift tourniquet and belt. Principal J K Kinneer and Frank Downhour ferried him to Mount St. Mary Hospital for treatment. Blackford, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Blackford of District 29, was discharged after care.

Nelsonville Bob Blackford Monroe St Blackford Bob Hollenbaugh Erland Ahlberg Robert Penrod Ahlberg Hollenbaugh Penrod J. K. Kinneer Frank Downhour Mount St. Mary Hospital Robert Blackford

Two Drivers Cited After Accident In Hocking County

State Highway Patrol cited Norma E. Freer 33 of Nelsonville Route 2 for failing to stop for a school bus unloading passengers and Donald L. Johnson 23 of Carbon Hill for conditional speed after a minor Route 33 crash four miles south of Route 595. Johnson rear collided Freer when he could not stop.

Logan Hocking County State Highway Patrol Norma E. Freer Nelsonville Donald L. Johnson Carbon Hill

Nelsonville High adds Royal Sue Evans to honor roll

Royal Sue Evans was added to the Nelsonville High School honor roll for the fifth grading period. She is listed as a sophomore student at Nelsonville High.

Nelsonville Royal Sue Evans Nelsonville High School Royal Sue

Charles McKee Patient at Doctor's Hospital Columbus

Charles McKee of 677 Walnut Street is a patient in room 119 at Doctor's Hospital Columbus. He underwent surgery Monday and is listed under hospital care.

Nelsonville Charles McKee Walnut St Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus McKee

Mrs Skomp Quits Race As City Solicitor

Nancy Krieg Skomp, city solicitor, quits seeking re election due to family plans. She urges backers to support opponent Vaughn Hill in the Republican primary. Nomination effectively decides the race with no Democratic candidate for city solicitor. The remaining contest is Gettie vs Bentley for first ward councilman.

Nelsonville Nancy Krieg Skomp John K. Skomp Ohio State University Law School Arizona Skomp Hughes Aircraft Tucson

VFW in Nelsonville Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 marks 25 years since its 1936 founding with a Friday evening party honoring charter members. Commander J W Reed invites remaining charter members to attend as about half of the original 50 remain affiliated. Festivities start at 6 30 p m.

Nelsonville Post J. W. Reed Reed Nelsonville Post

Harmony Class Party Celebrates Birthdays and Shower

The Harmony Class of the First Christian Church in Nelsonville held a come as you are party at Mrs. Mari lyn Figgins home on Fort Street. Members celebrated birthdays of Mrs. Mary Steenrod and Mrs. Evelyn Little, and a baby shower for Mrs. Dorothy Haskins was held. After the business meeting, games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Little and Mrs. Maxine Maccombs.

First Christian Church Marilyn Figgins Fort St Mary Steenrod Evelyn Little Dorothy Haskins

Opportunity In Nursing Discussed

York High School students heard from three panelists about nursing careers. Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Kelso, and Mrs. Scott outlined becoming registered or practical nurses and the sector’s growing demand. They highlighted fields beyond hospitals including public health school health private nursing teaching and industrial nursing.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Discharges and Patients List

A Mount St. Mary Hospital note lists discharged patients and active admissions. Names include Mrs Mahala Johnson Murray City Mrs Edna Carson Gore Route Master Philip Van Bibber Haydenville and others with routes in Nelsonville Murray Logan Glouster Gore. Blood used two units.

Mahala Johnson Murray City Edna Carson Gore Route Anna Rutter Nelsonville Philip van Bibber Haydenville Susan Mitchell Minnie Ward Carol Lightfoot Logan John Harold Rhoda Hanning James Huddy Clara Vollmer Gore

Former Murray City Resident Matilda Thomas Dies

Mrs. Matilda Thomas 97, formerly of Murray City, died Thursday in Barberton. Funeral services were conducted in Barberton by Rev. Richard McDole and Rev. Ray Ankrim, with burial in Akron. She was the widow of James Thomas and lived with daughter Rebecca Sneddon at 6322 W Tuscarawas Ave Barberton. She was a 50 year Rebekah lodge member and survived by three sons John Frank and George all of Barberton, 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 38 great great grandchildren.

Murray City Matilda Thomas Barberton Richard McDole Ray Ankrim Akron Thomas James Thomas Rebecca Sneddon Tus Carawas Ave Rebekah Lodge John Frank George

Junior Prom Set Tonight in Nelsonville

Tonight in Nelsonville the Junior Prom opens with dancing at the K of P Hall from 7 to 12 played by Bob McGlothlin Orchestra. Seniors will then attend a Majestic Theater movie until 2 15 a.m. before returning to the hall for pizza served by junior parents. the party ends around 4 a.m. No school Friday.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Bob McGlothlin Majestic Theater

Phi Kappa Sigma Beta Zeta House Corp Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of the Beta Zeta Chapter House Corporation of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity will be held at 28 West Washington Street Athens Ohio on Saturday May 6 at 2 00 oclock P M for the election of the Trustees and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting By A r Turnbull Secretary a7 Fin

Beta Zeta Phi Kappa Strema Fraternity West Washington Street Athens Ohio Beta Zeta House Corp Phi Kappa Sigma Ty A. R Turnbull

Notice of Hearing for Parole Court Case 11478

Prisoner Muncy, held at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus from Athens County, convicted 8 3 1960 of non support and serving 1 3 years, is eligible for a parole hearing after 3 July 1961 by the Pardon and Parole Commission. Chief Parole and Record Clerk K G Fogle signs.

Silas Muncy Ohio Columbus Athens County Pardon and Parole Commission Kk. G Fogle Parole and Record Clerk

Election Notice Glouster Ohio Tax Levy Vote May 2 1961

Notice of election on a tax levy excess of the ten mill limit in Glouster Ohio. Voters will decide on a two mill rate for five years for current expenses. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Standard Time. Athens County Board of Elections

Glouster Ohio Athens County Board of Elections E. B. Young Ray Bobo

Devotions Given by Mary Martha Group at First Christian

Nelsonville Mary Martha Group met at the Garnet Sanborn home with Carol Williams leading. Devotional leader was Betty Vernon and Evelyn Little directed the program.

Nelsonville Mary Martha The First Christian Church Garnet Sanborn Carol Williams Betty Vernon Evelyn Little

Driver Fined for Unsafe Operation in Athens Court

Odell Stover Jr of Athens Route 2 was fined $10 and costs in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court for unsafe operation.

Nelsonville Odell Stover, Jr Athens Earl Hilleary

Appointment of W B Cable as Executor in Athens Ohio

W B Cable of 245 E State Street Athens Ohio is named Executor of the estate of Mabel Thomas Covert of Athens Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated April 10 1961 by Probate Judge Harold J Rose.

W. B. Cable E. State Street Athens Ohio Mabel Thomas Covert Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

National Forest Timber for Sale in Wayne District

Sealed bids for 170 acre timber sale in Wayne National Forest Athens Ohio must be received by May 31 1961 at 11 00 a m DST. Minimum bids set for white oak red and black oak other oak full poplar and mixed hardwood. Deposit required with bid. Contact District Ranger Ray W Knudson or Forest Supervisor Howard C Cook for details.

National Forest Forest Supervisor U. S. Forest Service Stone City National Bank Bedford Indiana D.S.T O.R.S Athens County Ohio Ray W. Knudson Athens Ohio, Or From the Forest Supervisor Howard C. Cook Beford

Ada Rider Rites Friday in New Plymouth

Funeral services for Ada Rider 74 will be held Friday at the New Plymouth Church with Rev. Wilson Rollins officiating. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery Zaleski. She leaves two sons Ora New Plymouth and Howard Logan two daughters Nora Six Zaleski Myrtle Parsons New Plymouth, two brothers Clifton Peters Lancaster and Herman Peters Columbus, a sister Dora Landman Columbus eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her husband Harrison Rider died in 1957. Friends may call at Wrightsel funeral home McArthur.

New Plymouth Ada Rider Wilson Rollins Oak Grove Zaleski Rider Vinton County Lincoln Margaret Reeves Peters Ora Howard Logan Nora Six Myrtle Parsons Clifton Peters Lancaster Herman Peters Columbus Dora Landman Harrison Rider Wrightsel McArthur

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