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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1961

Page

3

Surprise Birthday Party Held for Ruth Ann Kapple

Ruth Ann Kapple of Nelsonville Route 2 returned home Saturday after a visit with Miss Karolyn Redd Union Furnace to find a surprise party. Her parents Mr and Mrs Sidney Kapple and her brother Ron hosted friends and classmates for a picnic supper at an outdoor gathering with teachers and neighbors attending.

Nelsonville Ruth Ann Kapple Route 2 Karolyn Redd Union Furnace Sidney Kapple Ron Ruth Ann Winifred Sowers Union Furnace School Betty Brandon Norma Harden Laurel Run Lillie Bishop Shawnee Sandy Jackson Sugar Grove Jerry McAfee Logan Susan Kennard Larry McDaniel Leora Lavinder Maxine McGlothlin Melvin Trowbridge

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list births for couples including John Wolfe of Athens and Max Walton of Gloucester and multiple admissions such as Lillian Wright of Jacksonville and Barbara Gaddis of Crooksville Route 2. Discharges include John Nott with son in Gloucester Route 3 and Raymond Misner with son in Millfield.

Ens Max Walton Glouster Admissions Lillian Wright Jacksonville Cey Gerry Young Nelsonville Bessie Moore Athens Albert Allen Rendville Mildred Shuttleworth Murray City Susanna Wash Hulda Hendershot John Nott Raymond Misner Millfield Harry Russell

Churches Repaired and Next Remodel Planned

Reverend John Mullins reports Murray City Methodist Church has been remodeled and recarpeted. Remodeling of the Buchtel Church is set to begin soon.

Nelsonville Murray City Buchtel John Mullins

Executive dispenses with desk in IRS office redesign

B Frank White head of the Internal Revenue Service for a five state region replaces a large executive desk with a living room style office. He notes his time is split between meetings and reading and believes a relaxed setting aids communication and efficiency.

Internal Revenue Service White Revenue Service Internal Revenue

Rainbow Girls Bake Sale at Hotel Dew

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold a bake sale at 6 p.m. Friday in front of Hotel Dew in Nelsonville. Proceeds support the group and its activities.

Nelsonville Order of Rainbow Dew

Family Guests Share Barbecue Dinner in Ohio

Syracuse guests of Mr and Mrs Aldo E Jeffers and sons joined his parents Mr and Mrs Aldo E Jeffers of Columbus and Mrs Earl Arbaugh of Wilkesville. Sunday they were joined by Mrs Jeffers parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Saunders of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and local sons for a barbecue dinner.

Aldo E. Jeffers Columbus Earl Arbaugh Wilkesville

Nelsonville Personal News and Hospital Admission

Reggie Levering of 215 Grosvenor Street was admitted Tuesday to St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment in room 266. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bexfield, their son and daughter, and Mr. Elmer Crane of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lines on Watkins Street Sunday. Ray Shaner of Lansing Michigan is spending two weeks with his aunt Mrs. Leta Evans of 340 Elizabeth Street and his uncle Mr. Hollis Shaner at 338 Elizabeth Street.

Reggie Levering Grosvenor St St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus H. E. Bexfield Elmer Crane Harry Lines Watkins St Ray Shaner Lansing Mich Leta Evans Elizabeth St Hollis Shaner

Treat Patio Stones to Prevent Spills With New Sealant

The article promotes a clear protective liquid for stone or slate patio decks to stop spills from soaking into porous surfaces. It highlights a new market product and its application to preserve outdoor stone areas.

Drunk Driver Fined and Jailed in Local Court

Nelsonville and Mayor Hillary's court reported multiple drunken driving cases. Deena Guy Tanner was jailed for failing to pay $160 in fines after pleading guilty to DWI and related charges. Tanner also faced a three day city jail term for DWI. John Fellem was fined and jailed for non payment of a $10 fine after pleading guilty to intoxication.

Guy Tanner Grosvenor St Hillary Tanner John Fellem Jackson Sr

Blind Persons Run Tobacco Stands To Earn Living

More than 2000 blind individuals support themselves by operating tobacco stands, demonstrating a coordinated effort to provide income and independence within the community.

Executive Committee Meeting of Christian Women's Fellowship

The executive committee of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet in the social rooms of the church to discuss upcoming events and fellowship activities.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church

Bath scheme ideas for color and tile accents

Bath decor focuses on color through fixtures countertops and towels. Walls and floors can feature waterproof ceramic tile in pastel or dark shades to create a coordinated, durable design.

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