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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1961

Page

5

DeLor Named Commercial Head at Perry County Ohio Belle

Nelsonville Ohio DeLor of Columbus named commercial manager for Ohio Bell Telephone Co in New Lexington and Perry County exchanges succeeding John F Koch who served 21 years and moves to Columbus as assistant commercial engineer Koch led Perry County growth from 2100 to 8400 customers Koch active in Lions Club Rotary Club and community drives DeLor a Sandusky native served in Navy prior to telecom career and is married with a 15 year old son

Nelsonville Donald F. DeLor Columbus Ohio Belle Telephone Co New Lexington Perry County W. H. Davis DeLor John F. Koch Koch Ohio Bell Sandusky U. S. Navy Toledo Ironto John Springfield Dayton Arthur Wager Owego N. Y Elsie Cheek

Hollenbaugh Leads Safety Council Area Workshop

James Hollenbaugh chairman of the local K of P Highway Safety Program explains the national poster campaign and aims to improve highway safety with law enforcement. Officials from Southeastern Ohio discuss including all data in traffic mishap reports at the Jackson Police Department meeting.

Nelsonville National Safety Council Jackson James Hollenbaugh Pledge Hollenbaugh Forge Ohio Jackson City

Bohyers Host Dinner for Parents 66th Anniversary

Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bohyer 210 Jefferson St hosted a family dinner at their home on the occasion of Mr and Mrs J W Bohyer 915 Walnut Sts 66th wedding anniversary Attending besides the honored couple were Miss Ferl Bohyer of Nelsonville a daughter in law Mrs Dewey Bohyer of London a granddaughter Mrs Frank Hildebrand and their two sons Lily Chapel and Gary Bohyer a grandson all of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Kenneth Bohyer Jefferson St Bohyer J. W. Bohyer Walnut St Ferl Bohyer Dewey Bohyer London Frank Hildebrand Hildebrand Lily Chapel Gary Bohyer

Nelsonville Native Widow Injures Leg at Home

Mrs. Bertha Evans of Columbus formerly Nelsonville resident fell at her home breaking her leg. She is the widow of Dale Evans who ran the Modern Plumbing Shop in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Bertha Evans S. Cassingham Rd Columbus

Nelsonville Highs Class of 1926 Plans Reunion Meet

The Nelsonville High School Class of 1926 will gather at 7 p.m. Monday at Sheldon's Barber Shop to organize their reunion. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Sheldon’s

Wallace advances to second class scout in Nelsonville

At a board of review held last week Donald Joe Wallace of Troop 66 Boy Scouts of America earned second class rank. Board members were James Pritchard and Charles Hoce. The troop is sponsored by Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge 169.

Nelsonville Board of Review Donald Joe Wallace Boy Scouts of America James Pritchard Charles Hoce Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge

First Christian Church Annual Meeting In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the First Christian church holds its annual congregational meeting in the church social rooms tonight with a 6 o clock potluck dinner. Annual reports will be read and new officers elected.

Nelsonville First Christian Church

First Christian Church Young Adults Bowling Party

Nelsonville group from the First Christian church plans a bowling party Monday evening February 6. They will depart at 6 45 PM from the church and late arrivals should meet the party at the Athens bowling alleys.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Athens

Newark Visitors Stay With Gosneys

Mr. and Mrs. James Roegge and their son Jimmy of Newark are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gosney on West Washington Street.

James Roegge Jimmy Newark Harry Gosney W. Washington St

York Pupils In Festival At Ohio Wesleyan University

Eight York Local High School students were chosen for an all state festival at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. Band representatives are Diane Anders Dick Martin and Phillip Schenz. Choral group members are Sheila Robinette Jane Camp Laura Hartman Sandra Thomas and Nora Carey. Accompanying staff are John Hoy Mollie Jackson and Mrs Hoy.

Buchtel York Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Diane Anders Dick Martin Phillip Schenz Sheila Robinette Jane Camp Laura Hartman Sandra Thomas Nora Carey John Hoy Hoy Mollie Jackson

Births and ad mittals at Mount St Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Howard L East erling Murray City a son and Mr and Mrs Nick Milhoan Glouster a daughter. Admitted include Nema Cinquepalme New Lexington Route 2 Master Bryant Hartman Logan Route 2 Dolphin Easterling Murray City Oliver Savage Nelsonville Fred Kirkendall Buchtel Mrs Clara Koon Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Della Troyer Athens Route 3 Mrs Goldie Brunston Nelson Betty Cope Nelsonville Miss Helen E Conkle Somerset Route 2. Discharged include Mrs Jack Whitmore and daughter Carbon Hill Mrs Walter Bringardner and daughter Moxahala Raymond Juniper Nelsonville Mrs Shirley Handa Logan Mrs Mary Jacobs Nelson Mrs Maggie Wilson Nelsonville Route 2 Jesse Devol Carbon Hill.

Howard L. Easterling Murray City Nick Milhoan Glouster Nema Cinquepalme New Lexington Master Bryant Hartman Logan Dolphin Easterling Oliver Savage Nelsonville Fred Kirkendall Buchtel Clara Koon Della Troyer Athens Goldie Brunston Jack Whitmore Carbon Hill Walter Bringardner Moxahalaaymond Juniper Shirley Handa Mary Jacobs Maggie Wilson Jesse Devol Helen E. Conkle Somerset

Nelsonville Ministerial Association Elects Officers

The Nelsonville Ministerial Association elected Rev. J. L. Evans as president Rev. John Minsker as vice president and Dr. F. M Wentz as secretary treasurer. Plans were set for Lenten and Good Friday services with the next meeting scheduled February 13 at the First Christian church office.

Nelsonville

Auto Association to Meet in Nelsonville Dinner Event

Ath ens County Antique Auto Association will hold a business and dinner meeting at 7 p m on Saturday at Ethel s Tea Room.

Nelsonville Athens County Antique Auto Association Ethel

Charles Ennis Seeks City Council Seat in Nelsonville

Charles Ennis announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for second ward councilman in Nelsonville. The 36 year old inward worker at William Brooks Shoe Co lives at 84 Washington St and has led labor groups as president of United Shoe Workers Local 146 and secretary treasurer of Hocking Valley Labor Council. He is recording secretary for York Two Democrat Club and has been active in AFL CIO district political education, has two children, and is married.

Nelsonville Charles Ennis Second Ward Ennis Washington St William Brooks Shoe Co United Shoe Workers Hocking Valley Labor Council York Two Democrat Club 10Th Congressional Committee On Political Education Afl-Cio

Rotary Group Discusses Marketing From Bond Investment View

Nelsonville Rotary hears Dick Hubbard explain converting a net loss on government bonds into a gain via tax credits and strategic buy sell. Five directors for the new year are elected including Charles Tanguy Harold Smith Robert Butts Dick Hubbard and Roy Davis. Visiting Rotarians and guests attend.

Nelsonville Dick Hubbard Peoples Bank Rotary Club Jack Oakley Charles Tanguy Harold Smith Robert Butts Roy Davis Alva Oakley Whitesville W. Va George Utley Lancaster Paul Taylor Kenneth Kerr Athens

Economy Loan Co. to Move Offices in Nelsonville

Economy Savings and Loan Co. will relocate from 27 W. Columbus St. to 36 Public Square in Nelsonville. Local manager Gerald Forbes said the move, after remodeling, is expected to occur in March. The Colonial Restaurant previously occupied the new address.

Nelsonville The Economy Savings and Loan Co Columbus St Public Square Gerald Forbes Loan Company Forbes

Nelsonville York Grange 2436 Meeting Friday Evening

Nelsonville York Grange 2436 will meet at the Grange hall at 8 p.m. Friday. Serving committee members are Mr and Mrs George Schoonover Mr and Mrs Donald Kern Mr and Mrs Wilbur Young Gary Young and Roger Davis.

Nelsonville York Grange George Schoonover Donald Kern Wilbur Young Gary Young Roger Davis

Auto Meet Delayed by Weather at Clubhouse

The Southern Ohio Auto Club meeting scheduled for this evening at 8 at the clubhouse on the Kimberly Car bondale Road has been postponed due to weather conditions. A new meeting date will be announced later.

Auto Club Kimberly-Carbondale Road

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DeLor Succeeds Perry Athens, Ohio Athens County F.D.I.C Bradley Lord Boston Skating Club Colorado Springs Col Gregory Kelley Broadmoor Club Lord Kelley Mount ST. Mary Hospital Betty Cope Auto Association Economy Loan Co McCoy Shank EL Logan Arret Chevrolet Hubert James Family Weekly Belks Coats
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