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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1968

Page

5

Musical History Review Given For Pandorians

NELSONVILLE The Pandorian Club met Thursday at the Little House with eleven members present. Mrs. Roger Johnson presented Musical History of Nelsonville and Mrs. Dorothy Oakley led The Living Souls with several selections. Members include Kim Dexter Meg Hubble Betsy Shearer and Jenny Carter. A special fund project offers Vigilantes whistles flashlights and keychains sold by members or at 753 1620. Guests Mrs. James Shumaker and Mrs. James Parsons attended. Next session is Jan 2 at the Little House under Mary Davis and Robert Hunley.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Little House Roger Johnson Living Souls Dorothy Oakley Kim Dexter Meg Hubble Betsy Shearer Jenny Carter Mary Davis Robert Hunley

W and S Ends First Week of Operation

Nelsonville contracts W and S Sanitation for city trash collection. The firm hires many former collectors, has attempted phone contact with residents, and offers service by calling 753-1325. Operators Gary Walton and Robert Shuttleworth of Glouster lead the company.

Nelsonville W and S Sanitation Co Gary Walton Robert Shuttleworth Glouster

Howe Class Has Party at First Methodist Church

The Retta Howe Class of the First United Methodist Church held a Christmas dinner meeting at the church. Circle Five served the meal, Mrs. Flossie Whitmore read the Christmas story, and members sang carols. A gift exchange followed and special guests Rev and Mrs Roy Ballard attended. The group will skip January’s meeting due on New Year’s Day.

Nelsonville Retta Howe First United Methodist Church Circle Five Flossie Whitmore Roy Ballard

Rebekah Lodge Plans Made In Nelsonville

Nelsonville lodge members and their wives held a dinner with 40 in attendance at Patrick's Steak House. Violet Hollenbaugh spoke on the Rebekah Lodge Theta Rho and Odd Fellows Home. A Jan 9 meeting at Odd Fellows Hall was set to organize the local Rebekah Lodge.

Nelsonville Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 339

Governor Receives Computer Praise At New Mexico Fair

Gov David F Cargo fed his signature to a computer at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair in Roswell The machine produced remarks praising the governor noting his pleasure in discussing issues and his suitability to lead in learning The governor said he had known this all along.

Roswell N. M New Mexico David F. Cargo

Three Bonds Forfeited In Nelsonville Court

Three motorists forfeited bonds in Nelsonville mayor's court on Friday. Mildred M. Bruce of Nelsonville Route 2 paid $60 for leaving the scene of an accident. Cecil T. Campbell of Glouster Route 3 forfeited $30 for failure to yield the right of way. Barbara June Weston of Buchtel paid $27 on speeding charges.

Nelsonville Mildred M. Bruce Cecil T. Campbell Glouster Barbara June Weston Buchtel

Cows Milked To Music

Tax collections rise to a record 68.9 billion for state and local governments in 1968 with income taxes leading gains. Individual income taxes up 27.4 percent to 7.5 billion, corporate net income 2.5 billion, and motor vehicle licenses 2.6 billion. Mount St. Mary Hospital notes additions and a list of admissions and new arrivals at area hospitals.

Chicago —P Commerce Clearing House Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville City and community meetings schedule

Nelsonville city council meets tonight at 7 in council chambers for the last regular session of the year. The Nelsonville York City Board of Education convenes Tuesday at 7 in the high school board room. Harmony Class Christmas party is Thursday at First Christian Church social rooms with a 7 p.m. potluck and gift exchange. Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias meets Wednesday at 7:30 at the Pythian Building. Dr Edward L Murphy is chancellor commander. Explorer Scout Post parents meet tonight at 7:30 with the Post Advisor at First Christian Church Fort Street. Chauncey village council meets tonight at 7 for the next to last year session to plan the Merchants Citizens Christmas treat for village youngsters.

Nelsonville- York City Edward L. Murphy Explorer Scout Post First Christian Church Fort Street Chauncey Merchants-Citizens

Four Drivers Cited in Nelsonville

Four drivers were cited on Canal Street in Nelsonville for speeding and unsafe operation. Charles M. McClain, 18, of Columbus, faces a mayor's court appearance on December 17. Sandra Sheperd, 21, Athens, is due in court Tuesday. Ronald J. Hanning, 32, Albany, is to appear Friday. Scott M. Mender, 19, Albany Street, was cited for unsafe operation and ordered to appear Friday.

Nelsonville Charles M. McClain Columbus Canal Street Sandra Sheperd N. College St Athens Ronald J. Hanning Clinton Street Albany Scott M. Mender Church Street

Buchtel audit finds village records in good order

Ohio Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices released its audit of Buchtel for Aug 24 1966 to Oct 8 1968. Clerk treasurer records were in good order though depository contract expired in 1964. Depository balance stood at 4525.32 as of Oct 8 1968. Bonds for clerk treasurer mayor and marshal were 1000 each. 1967 financial report may not have been published. Mayor, clerk treasurer, and council members listed. marshal John L. Sullivan noted.

Buchtel Ohio Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices Terry K. Bunting Harry A. Evans Peoples Bank Ohio Casualty Insurance Co Council of Herman Lanning Robert J. Bunting Malachy Sullivan Joe

Nelsonville VEW District 12 Convention Report

Nelsonville hosted the District 12 Veterans of Foreign Wars convention on Sunday afternoon. VFW Post 3467 led by District Commander Cecil Southward presided over the business session with Department Commander James Allen as a guest addressing district programs. Auxiliary members met at the Elks Hall for sessions.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Cecil Southward James Allen Elks Hall

Preparation H Promises Hemorrhoid Relief and Shrinkage

Science reports a medication that quickly stops itching relieves pain and shrinks hemorrhoids in many cases. Tests by doctors show inflamed tissue reducing while pain eases. The product is Preparation H available as ointment or suppository and helps prevent further infection.

New York, N.Y

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