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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1960

Page

3

Water System Study Is Reported To Rotarians

Nelsonville councilman John Brooks told Rotary members that a special committee will study the city water system and seek measures to ensure a reliable supply and reduce algae by late summer. The group will decide whether to modernize the current setup or revert to deep wells, with engineers to be hired for a survey and recommendations.

Nelsonville John Brooks Ward Phillips Rotary Club Hocking River

Television schedule notice from The Messenger

The Messenger disclaims responsibility for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. Evening lineup includes Flatt Scruggs Bach Father Weather Sea Victory News Groundhog Season and more with NBC News at 10:45 and 11:15 Jack Paar.

Scruggs Bach Weather Sea Victory Grounh Mar NBC News Faces West Sea Hunt Outlaws Masterson Jack Paar Perry Como Peter-Mary Tombstone News Peter Mary Project Groucho Mar Jim Bachus NBC Phil Silvers OSU Basketb

Television schedule for Columbus Wednesday evening

WTVN TV channel 6 Columbus lists programs from 6:00 PM to 11:20 PM including Hiway Patrol Hawaiian Eye News Woody Woodpecker News Weath Hour Glass Pony Express TV Sports Hong Kong Nelsons and Naked City airing earlier slots.

Wtvn-Tv ABC Chan Columbus Hiway Patrol Naked City Woody Wood News Weath Pony Express TV Sports Hong Kong Hour Glass Nelsons Wchs-Tv Charleston John Daly Ozzie Hammet

Evening TV Schedule and News Highlights

Thursday programming runs from 6 00 p m to 11 20 p m with Patrol News Whitlybirds Donna Reed Real McCoys Untouchables and The Best Movies listed. Featured segments include News Weather and TV Sports at 11 06 11 15 and 11 20 respectively.

Hiway Patrol Heklbry Whitlybirds Guestward Donna Reed Real McCoys Three Sons S Marsha News Weath TV Sports Eileen U. S. Steel Amos Andy Aquanauts Theatre Wanted Witness Zane Grey Crisis Weather Ann Southern Theater Angel

TV Schedule Nightline and Evening Shows Plotted

The listing outlines an evening slate with cartoons Romper Room Morning Court and several dramas and news blocks. Programs include Love Bob Texan Beat Clock About Faces Woman's Pay Day in Court Reality Queen Who Trust Bandstand Rocky's Frner Whirlybirds News Weather John Daly Brothers Guestward Real McCoys Three Sons Midnight News Weather Sports and Late Show.

Susie Casper

Radio Schedule Fragments Show Mixed Programs

Listing of shows and times including Alice Zane Grey weather segments and News, Weather, and Armchair The Dawson Adventure blocks. Names and times appear plus recurring weather updates and program labels.

Alice Zane Grey Fred Taylor Crisis Doug Faces West Dawson Adventure

Pearl Flower espionage trap frames Glenn Evans

TV previews list Pearl Flower as the hour seven thirty program where Glenn Evans faces a ruthless espionage ring while escorting a pretty American tourist. The entry notes the plot and tone of the episode.

Hong Kong Glenn Evans Ozzie and Harriet Rick Cody Baker Tom Lopaka Baker

TV Preview Highlights Evening Lineup

At 7:30 The Aquanauts follows Drake Andrews and Larry Lahr as they plan to rescue a newsman held in a Latin American country on trumped up spy charges. 8:30 Dead or Alive features a Mexican village teacher hiring Josh Randall to shield his wife from a witch woman. 9:00 My Sister Eileen has the Sherwood sisters and Chick Adams aiding Eileen’s internet boyfriend Dr Ben Stewart in a home movie from Ruth’s script. 10:00 Steel Hour presents Operation Northstar a spy thriller starring Barry Sullivan Mona Freeman and J D Cannon set in a U S embassy behind the Iron Curtain.

The Aquanauts Drake Andrews Larry Lahr Josh Randall Eileen Sherwood Girls Chick Adams Ben Stewart Ruth Steel Hour Barry Sullivan Mona Freeman J. D. Cannon U. S

TV Movie Guide Wednesday Listings

Channel 16 presents Moonlight Murder at 11 20 p m. Channel 13 airs Shocking Miss Pilgrim at 11 15 p m. Channel 3 shows The Steel Cage at 11 15 p m. Channel 3 also features Devil's Island at 11 15 p m. Born to Sing airs at 9 a m. Channel 10 broadcasts The Snow Creature at 9 30 a m.

Miss Pilgrim Devil's Island

Sailor Reynolds Graduates From Fire Control School

Jerome F. Reynolds, fire control technician third class USN, son of Mrs Edna L Reynolds of 318 W Washington St, graduated December 16 from the Fire Control Technician School at Great Lakes Illinois.

Nelsonville Jerome F. Reynolds USN Edna L. Reynolds Washington St Fire Control Technician School Great Lakes Ill

Real Estate Transfers and Traffic Citations Listed

Readable entries show transfers of parcels in Somerset, Pike Township, New Lexington, Junction City, Shawnee, Harrison Two, Mt. Perry, Jackson, and Route-related property deals. Also listed are numerous traffic offenses and vehicle violations across multiple towns and routes including Route 22 and Route 669, with names such as McCabe Riffle.

Myrtle McCabe Clifford McCabe Wilford E Audrey C. Riffle Somerset John D. Diller Goldie D. Hazlett Pike Township New Lexington Warren S Nellie A. Guy Dorothy W Lester R. Harden Junction City Phillip R. Gibbon Chester Dorothy Dishon Shawnee William Rose Arthur E. Rose Harrison Two Frank M. Bowman Raymond E Susan P. Jones Jr Mt. Perry Shirley Lanier Alfred Emily Sourbeck Jackson Two

Buchtel Pair Observe 63rd Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smathers marked their 63rd wedding anniversary at home in Buchtel on Christmas Day. They were married in Buchtel at Rev. Swaim's house and have lived in Athens County their entire lives. They have four children, 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. He is 83, she is 79, both members of the Buchtel Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Frank Smathers Buchtel Smathers Swaim Athens County Beulah Savage Lavern Daugherty Vellanova Smathers Walter Smathers Bellaire Mr. Smathers Methodist Church Mildred Spray Columbus Curtis Heintzelman Everett Woody Richard Charles Levering Coolville Kate Levering McConnellsville Larry Flowers Basil Whitlatch William Keplar Maude Hunter Poplar St Jack Whitlatch Luella Andrews Bill Whitlatch James Leo Whitlatch Joe Carpenter Edwards Central Ymca Laverne Daugherty Johnny Johnson Don Brady Junior Adams John Lloyd Evans Margaret Smathers

Nelsonville Christmas Weekend Guests Listed by Local Families

Christmas weekend guests visited numerous Nelsonville area households including the hamers, the Betts family in Watkins Street, the Craigs in West Washington, and relatives of Edythe Betts. Attendees included George Hamer, Elizabeth Edwards, Harry Schroeder, John Hall, Darrell Puckett, Gail Maiden, Gradie Edwards, and many others from Columbus, Delaware, Balkan, and Coolville in holiday gatherings and dinners.

Ruth Hamer West City Limits George Hamer Sylvania Elizabeth Edwards Columbus Charles Betts F. C. Betts Watkins St Earl Hilleary Ben Kirkendall Wayne White Gail Maiden Robert Kirkendall Edythe Betts Marsha Delaware Clarence Dufour Antwerp Harry Schroeder John Hall Darrell Puckett Augusta Military Academy Staunton Raymond Puckett Kenneth Woodard Denny Carol Sue Nicky Balkan Mike Woodard Great Lakes Ellen Steenrod

Perry County Mining Aids Third Quarter Output

Perry County received over a third of a million dollars in mining aid during the July to September quarter. Twelve mines reported total wages of 387,459, ranking eighth in the state. coal worth 1,284,938 was mined, totaling 333,931 tons with 4790 tons hand mined, 309,225 by stripping, and 19,916 by auger.

New Lexington Perry County

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Discharges Report

A list from Mount St Mary Hospital notes newborns and recent discharges. New births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stanley in Glouster Route 3 and daughters for several couples in New Lexington Route 2 Corning and Millfield. Discharges include Candy Williams and Jack L. McClellan along with Mrs. Vickie Kramer and Loretta Spencer. Admitted patients include Jesse Van Bibber Tish Childress Mary Bodnar Charles Carter.

Donald B. Stanley Glouster Richard Shaner New Lexington Mary H. Bodnar Athens Charles Carter New Plymouth Vickie Kramer Corning Loretta Spencer

Marine Lance Cpl. Alen J. Barber Returns from Training

New Marshfield resident Alen J. Barber son of Mrs. D Beal returns to Camp Pendleton California with the Eleventh Marine Regiment after a two week firing exercise at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms California.

Lance Cpl Alen J. Barber, Son Pandleton Calif Eleventh Marine Regiment Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms

Offices Close New Lexington Perry County Courthouse

All offices in the Perry County courthouse at New Lexington will be closed Saturday December 31 and the following Monday January 2, in observance of year end and New Year holidays.

New Lexington Perry County

Ma Raz Fined In Mayor Court For Improper Start

John C Ma raz of Murray City was fined 20 dollars plus costs in Mayor Earl Hilleary s court for starting improperly from a parked position.

Nelsonville John C. Maraz Murray City Earl Hilleary

Bats Attracted to Lights Draw Insects and They Follow

Bats are drawn to illumination which attracts insects, creating a cycle where light lures prey and the bats feed nearby. The article notes that illuminated areas boost insect activity, guiding bats to food sources and influencing their behavior around lit zones.

Two Inducted At Nelsonville Rotary Meeting

Nelsonville Rotary Club welcomed two new members at its final 1960 meeting. John Coker led the session in president Charles Tanguy’s absence. Dr. Joe Major of the Southeastern Ohio TB Hospital and E. R. Patterson of Bob Hess Chevrolet were named members, and Delbert Kuhn received the one year perfect attendance Rotary pin.

Nelsonville Rotary Club John Coker Charles Tanguy Joe Major Southeastern Ohio E. R. Patterson Bob Hess

Glouster Guests Share Christmas Day Visits

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives during Christmas. Melvin Murphy and family welcomed Floyd Winn of Columbus and Mavin Murphy of Tuppers Plains. Bulstron family hosted Glenn Bulstron and guests from Zanesville and the Congo.

Melvin Murphy Glouster Floyd Winn Columbus Mavin Murphy Tuppers Plains Pat Bulstron Glenn Bulstron William Dyer Zanesville DeLoss Bulstron Congo Jack Brown Warren Noah Brown Trimble

New Ministers Arrive for New Lexington Church of God

Mr and Mrs William V Ramey have arrived from Delaware Ohio to serve as ministers at the New Lexington Church of God bringing new leadership to the congregation.

New Lexington William V. Ramey Delaware Ohio

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