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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1960

Page

3

Notice of Bond Sale by Carthage Troy Local School District

The Carthage-Troy Local School District in Athens County Ohio invites sealed bids for 40000 dollars in bonds dated September 1960 to finance three metal buildings. Bids due August 25 1960 at noon at Carthage Troy High School with 6 percent interest max. Bonds issued by unlimited tax pledge. Highest bid with lowest interest to be selected. if tie by lot. Bond Attorneys Squire Sanders Dempsey Cleveland Ohio. Delivery terms and conditions outlined, bid deposits required.

Board of Education Carthage-Troy Athens Ohio Carthage-Troy High School Main Street Coolville Peoples Banking & Trust Company Belpre Lot Squire, Sanders & Dempsey Cleveland Rdt Act of Press Dastrict Stanley Pitzer

Nelsonville Founder's Kin To Hold Reunion

Nelsonville descendants of Daniel and Sarah Smith Nelson plan a reunion on Sunday August 21 with 70 families in 11 states invited. Rev John F Nelson leads the committee with names such as Leta Nelson Parks Fred H Johnson and Don Nelson. The event includes worship memorials, a grave wreath ceremony a park reception and genealogical papers.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Daniel Sarah Smith Nelson Hocking Valley Nelson Thomas Nelson Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine Vermont John F. Nelson Clarksburg W. Va Leta Nelson Parks W. M. Howe Don Nelson Fred H. Johnson Meta Benson Columbus William M. Howe Ralph Parks, Jr George Johnson Family Circle Marian Nelson Goode Frank Benson, Jr Meta Johnson Benson Lillian Howe Butts Marguerit Scoby Kelley Orval J. Steenrod Charles E. Nelson J. Benson Preston Gladys Nelson Gray Esther Howe Murphy Lorenzo Nelson Mein’s The Christian Church Fort St Fort Street Shelter House Daniel Nelson Shrewsbury Mass Ohio Company Hoodlett York Town

Twelve Life Saving Course Graduates Named At Nelsonville Pool

Nelsonville reports that 12 residents completed life saving courses conducted by Tom McMannis at the community swimming pool. Seniors include Dave Anderson Keith Lanning Bob Matthews Bill Carroll. Juniors include Linda Corby Linda Smith Sharon Higgins Larry Barber Janie West Nancy Simmons Barbara Huddy Judy Dalton.

Nelsonville Tom McMannis Dave Anderson Keith Lanning Bob Matthews Bill Carroll Linda Corby Linda Smith Sharon Higgins Larry Barber Janie West Nancy Simmons Barbara Huddy Judy Dalton

Bake Sale Fundraiser Set by Happy Hollow Church

Nelsonville report notes Happy Hollow Church plans a bake sale on August 6 at the Mayor's office in Buchtel starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit remodeling of church property.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow Buchtel

Reunion Scheduled for Antle Family at Concord Church

The Antle reunion is set for Sunday August 14 at Concord Church with a noon basket dinner. A note adds that during the Civil War Meramec Caverns in Stanton Missouri produced gunpowder.

Concord Church Meramec Caverns Stanton, Mo

York Plans Kindergarten Program for 1960 61

York Local School District will start a kindergarten in the 1960 61 term. Children turning five by January 1 are eligible. Parents should call Plymouth-3-3463 or visit the supervisor's office in the old Buchtel High School building to enroll.

York Plymouth-3 Buchtel High School

Trimble Band Boosters Meet in Jacksonville Thursday

The Trimble Band Boosters hold a special meeting at Trimble High School Thursday at 7 30 p m. to plan the Old Settlers Reunion and discuss upcoming band activities.

Jacksonville Trimble Old Settlers

Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Weddings

Middleport residents share visits, travels, and family milestones. Mrs. Raymond Walburn undergoes minor surgery at Holzer Hospital and is improving. Numerous guests travel to see relatives. weddings are planned as Miss Anderson from Lansbury attends as maid of honor for Miss Miller in Athens. George Washington is cited as namesake of thirty counties and one parish in Louisiana.

Raymond Walburn Holzer Hospital Clarence Bailey Richard Michael Springfield Minnie Erlewine Lucy Gregg Fanie Erlewine George Sauer Mason Clinic Mason W. Va Harold Sauer Mary Ruth Joy Ernest Whitehead Reedsville Sauer Ohio University Athens John Buckley Jeff Chesapeake Buckley Owen Fink Bill Fink Roger Fink Charles Wayland Wallace Fetty Buckeye Lake Oscar Bastiani Jr Charleston Miss Miller Miss Anderson Louisiana George Washington

Nelsonville Fraternal Notes Guests and Travelers

Nelsonville residents report visitors and travels. Mrs Edna Abbott of Toledo formerly Athens Route 2 visited Mrs and Mr. Bob Russ and daughters and neighbors Tom Sheppard and the White family from Columbus. Leroy Bennett attended the DAV convention in Columbus as a Logan chapter delegate. Mrs. Lucille Wright returned from trips with son Mac in Michigan and a four week stay in Brookfield Vermont with Mildred Kentner and Ruth Hewitt. Clara Keyes of Columbus joined in Vermont. Sgt Sam McNamee from Fort Riley Kansas visited his parents Bliss and Mrs McNamee in Nelsonville.

Bob Russ Edna Abbott Toledo Athens Abbott Tom Sheppard Donald White Daugh Leroy Bennett Columbus DAV Logan Lucille Wright Mac Walled Lake Mich Brookfield Mildred Kentner Ruth Hewitt Nelsonville Vermont Clara Keyes Sgt Sam McNamee Fort Riley Kas Mrs Bliss McNamee

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits List

Admitted patients include Mrs. Joan Courtney of Nelsonville, Mrs. Anna Hamrick of Shawne, Fred Leake of Glouster, Mrs. Rosie Burley of Zaleski, Herbert Burson of McArthur, Earl Morris of Glouster, Mrs. Golden Gibbs of Albany, Mrs. Gladys Wine of South Bloomingville, Mrs. Madge Leach of Athens, Mrs. Ruby Hayden of Nelson, Naomi Spencer of Murray, Nettie McKinley of Logan, Brenda Helber of Logan, David Redcliffe of McArthur, Jacquline Starks of McArthur, Robert Peach of Glouster, and Joseph Nathan Thomas of Nelsonville. Baby Girl Weghurst of Logan transferred to Children’s Hospital Columbus. Baby Boy Pickett of Nelsonville Route 1.

Fred Leake Glouster Rosie Burley Zaleski Herbert S. Burson McArthur Earl A. Morris Golden Gibbs Albany Gladys Wine South Bloomingville Madge Leach Athens Ruby Hayden Nelsonville Naomi Spencer Murray City Nettie McKinley Logan Brenda Helber David Redcliffe Jacquline Starks Robert Peach Joseph Nathan Thomas Weghurst Children's Hospital Columbus Pickett

Blackstone Named to Perry County Board of Education

Jerry Blackstone of Thornville is appointed to fill the unexpired term of J C Henry of Junction City on the Perry County Board of Education. Henry had served for years but Junction City schools are no longer in the county district.

New Lexington Jerry Blackstone Thornville J. C. Henry Junction City Perry County

Red Cross Perry County Elects New Officers

At a Perry County Red Cross meeting new officers were elected for the chapter in New Lexington and Junction City. Anne Sorensen of New Lexington is chairman, R. L. Yeardley of New Lexington is first vice chairman, Margaret Klingler of Junction City is secretary, and Eliz abeth Green of New Lexington is treasurer.

New Lexington Perry County The American Red Cross Anne Sorensen R. L. Yeardley Margaret Klingler Junction City Elizabeth Green

Nelsonville Announces Adult Swimming Classes

Adult swimming classes for all interested persons will be conducted at the community pool Thursday at 7 p m, it has been announced.

Nelsonville

Slides Of Trip Shown At Sorority Meeting

Nelsonville Tri Sorority held a social evening with a brief business session. Evelyn Williams presented slides from a western United States and Canada vacation, aided by her daughter Mary Kay and Betty Guess who served refreshments. A regular meeting is set for August 8 at 7 30 p.m.

Nelsonville Tri Evelyn Williams United States Canada Mary Kay Betty Guess

Glouster Residents Visit Wide Circle of Kin

Local residents and relatives from Troy Albion Columbus Huffman Fos toria Jacktown Wooster Urbana Athens Steubenville and Lexington gathered for visits and family events. Gerald Stemm held a two week revival at Bishopville Church of Christ during the stay.

Neal White Troy, C Vera White Jack Andrews Sheila Lynn Johnny Albion Mich Edithe Andrews Gerald Stemm Matthew Hurley James Stemm Edward Davis Gerald Bishopvile Church of Christ Davis Stemm Larry Stemm Columbus Gilbert Stemm Jack Davis Carl Herbst Dayton Homer Pierce Jacktown Amy Markins Bill Fostoria Donald Stemm Martha Jo

Mrs Kasler Hosts Missionary Society Birthday Party

Mrs Donald Kasler hosted her Missionary Society at her country home for a birthday party honoring her seven year old son Rodney. Sixteen members and guest Mrs John Shepard attended with Mrs Florence Bulen in charge and topics on Christ the Light and the Life of the World.

Glouster Donald Kasler Missionary Society Rodney John Shepard Lena Davis Florence Bulen Christ the Light Bill Brant Gerald Knoderer

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Columbus and Mulberry Washington W. C. Hickman Athens County Elizabeth Nelson J. R. Howe Sarah Nelson Nathan Woodard Mary Nelson Lewis Steenrod Eleanor Nelson Ichabod Woodard Catherine Comstock Aurilla Nelson Cornelius Steenrod Alexander Ward Nelson Alpha Steenrod Lucy Nelson Jacob C. Frost Melissa Nelson Rudolph de Steigner John S. Nelson Philena Hamilton Economy Savings & Loan CO N. Court St Lynwood Pomeroy York Plans Kindergarten Bert Barnes Trimble Band Club Middleport Winfield Glaze Eddie Lancaster Paul Haptonstall Francie Haptonstalls Edith Haptonstall Glaze Robert Sharp Ed Bailey George Siddall Ansonia David Siddall Hyannis Paul Smart Siddalls P. K. Russell Russell Meadowbridge Katie Paul Holter Lori Paul Chicago Holter Chanute Field Ill Hawaii William Wyatt Ho Mme Henry Cabot Lodge Beverly Cabot Emily Nancy George Dorothy Ter Lake Erie Mount St, Mary Hospital Kenneth Chapman Millfield Joan Courtney Anna E. Hamrick Shaw Blackstone Quick's Drug Store West Union Street Prescription Chemists Ps Die Yuy Aan Charles Williams Taino Lintala Wooster Glen McDaniel Urbana Carl Antle Steubenville Ed‘Noon Kate Vaughn Lake Burr Oak Garnet Andrews Cynthia Phillips Teri Kay Steven Bishopville Mary Johnston Dorothy Vernon Mike Sharlake Bob Skinner Holly Rogers Donna Lexington Roy D. Rogers Kristin Leslie Rogers Mrs. Kasler Cussins & Fearn Store E. Carpenter St Athens, Ohio Aimer Acrilan Dacron
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