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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
6
Nelsonville executive committee approves $200 for hiring of outside act at the 1961 Parade of the Hills opening day. Action by Jack Oakley after no private sponsor offered to underwrite the appearance of the 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Nelsonville troop 9 led by Violet Hollenbaugh and Janet Wolfe met to plan a hike from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls. Two new members Libby Dalton and Shelia Adams joined. next meeting August 16 will elect officers, and a camping trip may be arranged.
Charles V. Graham, 72, of Buchtel, died Wednesday at the Dayton Veterans Hospital after a month as a patient. He served in World War I and worked at Dayton Veterans Hospital before retirement. Survived by daughter Mrs. Billie Jean McKee of Columbus, brothers Harry of Columbus and Orin of Lorain, and two grandchildren. Wife Carrie predeceased him. Service 1 p.m. Friday at Johnson funeral home conducted by Rev. Dr. F. M. Wentz. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at any time.
Birth announcements list Gary Croy and Lawrence Vanella as new sons. Admissions include Harry Wolfe Ruth Swaro Harvey Spencer Leslie Blair Frances King. Discharges note Ronald Bookman Rita Smith William Wright Jr Eugene Hinkle Bett Cope Ada Little. Reunion planned for Bennett-Traugh at Rachelmacher Park Logan August 13 with a noon basket lunch. Traffic speeds claim tires wear rates.
Christy Marlene Reinshell of Union Furnace is the first Little Queen entrant for this year’s Parade of the Hills. Her escort is Michael Lanning. sponsoring shop is Lanning Upholstery. Entries open to six year olds in Nelsonville area with deadlines August 19 and require a snapshot. A trophy and prizes will await winners and runners up. a float will carry the queens and escorts on parade night.
The Nelsonville Girl Scout committee discussed the need for qualified leaders as several troops lack captains. Plans for a October fund drive were outlined to support the Little House facility expenses. A nominating committee was named to report next meeting.
Nelsonville native Clarence Tucker died Saturday night in Blackwell Oklahoma at 79. Funeral services were held in Blackwell with burial in Blackwell Cemetery. Survived by wife Ethel two daughters Eva and Erma both of Hollywood California a grandson and granddaughter. He was a member of the Blackwell Methodist Church and a 32nd degree Mason.
The MYF of First Methodist Church in Nelsonville met recently with Diana Shanklin presenting How a Man Thinks as the program topic. Devotions were led by Larry Frank and the meeting was conducted by Fellowship president Robert Frank.
A birthday celebration for Carl Parry age 71 and Chester Ray age 57 was held at the Red Men’s Hall on Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville. The pair have jointly observed birthdays for 26 years and plan another joint celebration next year.
The earliest formal observance of Flag Day is believed to have occurred in Fredonia Washington in 1685 according to local tradition and historical notes.
The Democrat Clubs of Nelsonville and York Two will hold a bake sale at the Dew Hotel on Friday and Saturday.
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