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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1960

Page

5

Guidance Program Outlined At Nelsonville PTO Meeting

Nelsonville High School PTO met with 11 teachers and about 40 parents to discuss the guidance program and testing. Doris Pergrin and Frank Downhour outlined counseling roles from kindergarten through grade twelve, including course planning, job and college guidance, and an upcoming seventh grade orientation.

Nelsonville PTO Nelsonville High School Evelyn Little Elizabeth Siddle Doris Pergrin Frank Downhour Ohio State Employment Service Downhour California

Doanville Chapel Unit Elects Officers

In Nelsonville the Doanville Chapel unit held its first business meeting in the new building. Officers elected include Betty Thompson Sunday School superintendent Mercedine Warren assistant Alice Arnolds primary superintendent Dorothy Lang assistant Evelyn Hewitt secretary Marland Warren assistant and Grace Thompson Chapel treasurer. Present were Lucy Covert Ethel Lang Gertie Nixon Grace Covert Lavern Arnold William Hewitt and Walter Lang. Refreshments capped the session.

Nelsonville Doanville Betty Thompson Mercedine Warren Alice Arnolds Dorothy Lang Evelyn Hewitt Marland Warren Grace Thompson Lucy Covert Ethel Lang Gertie Nixon Grace Covert Lavern Arnold William Hewitt Walter Lang

Eliza Jane Matheny Dies at 68 in Rutland

Rutland Mrs Eliza Jane Matheny 68 died Thursday at home. Born Eno Gallia County to Henry and Rosa Hughes, she married Levi Searles in 1911. he preceded her 16 years ago. Survived by second husband James Matheny three sons a daughter 17 grandchildren two great grandchildren and others. Services set 2 p.m. Saturday at Chase funeral home Rutland with burial Miles Cemetery.

Rutland Eliza Jane Matheny Eno Gallia County Henry Rosa Boggs Hughes Levi Searles James Matheny Emerson Searles Raymond and Thurman Searles Lancaster

Horoscope predicts growth and challenges for 1960 61

The Stars Say For Tomorrow forecast friendly influences and prudent action. It notes birthday readers face work challenges but with patience can gain a better position by early 1961, plus possible financial opportunities and travel romance later in the year.

Middleport Personal Notes Include Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Moss of Cincinnati visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Dana Lambert to attend funeral services for her grandfather George Moore The Mossman family traveled to Middleport for the service Frank Lewis Knopp formerly of Middleport now in Charleston W Va is in McMillan Hospital Charleston Mrs H J Russell has been ill but is improving Mr and Mrs Denver Rice were business visitors in Columbus Thursday

Kenneth Mossman Cincinnati Dana Lambert Mossman George Moore Frank Lewis Knopp Middleport Charleston W. Va McMillan Hospital John Kincaid St. Petersburg Fla W.va H. J. Russell Denver Rice Columbus

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admits Local Residents

Hospital list shows admissions including Edith Willison Moxa hala Ernest K. Bryson Glouster Harry Bauehman Athens Edna Van Sickle Nelson ville James Moore Logan Route 3 and daughter James Downs Logan and son Donald Farrow Logan Alma McDonald NelsonWilliam Lawson Glouster Elizabeth Stover Nelson ville Route 1 Suzette Calhoon Nelson ville James Wend Jacksonville John Newman New Straitsville John Lehman Nelsonville Route 1 Carolyn Spears Corning Jean Patt Logan and 6 units of blood used.

Edith Willison Moxahala Ernest K. Bryson Glouster Harry Bauehman Athens Edna van Sickle Nelsonville Donald Farrow Logan Alma McDonald William Lawson Elizabeth Stover Suzette Calhoon James Wend Jacksonville John Newman New Straitsville John Lehman Carolyn Spears Corning Jean Patt

Youth Fellowship Meeting Held in Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at the church with Bill Zunzman leading devotions Judy Wright directing singing and Janilee Steenrod in charge of the program A game party is planned after next week's meeting MYF fund is payable now to Rey Bennett for those wishing to attend camp

Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship Bill Zunzman Judy Wright Janilee Steenrod Rey Bennett

H. C. Wallace Dies Thursday In Columbus

Nelsonville native H C Wallace 55 died at his Columbus home after a two year illness. Survived by wife Leone two daughters Joyce McCoy Baltimore Md and Loretta Bowman Columbus and three grandchildren. Funeral 1 p m Sunday Woodyard funeral home Columbus burial Green Lawn Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Howard C. Wallace Columbus Mayme Wallace Clifford Wallace Nelsonville High School Leone Joyce McCoy Baltimore Loretta Bowman Woodyard Funeral Home E. State St Green Lawn Cemetery

Local residents host guests over weekend in Ohio towns

Reedsville visitors include Mr and Mrs Ova Miller of Guysville for Sunday dinner at Essie Congreve’s home. Arlie Marks and wife from Reno visit his parents J S Marks. John Cowdery and family from Belpre stay with K G Bays. Mary Ethel Taylor visits Roberta Trussell at Long Bottom. Howard Buckley, employed in Pittsburgh, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Virgil Buckley.

Reedsville Ova Miller Guysville Ohio Long Bottom Howard Buckley Pittsburgh Virgil Buckley

Hospital Twig Holds Meeting and Plans Sweetheart Ball

Twig 7 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild met at the home of Mrs. Charles Tanguy with co hostesses Mrs. Lowell Cole and Mrs. Tan guy. Members made decorations for the annual Sweetheart Ball set for February 13 at the Eagles Hall with The Night Beats providing music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are available from Twig members or at the door.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Charles Tanguy Lowell Cole Tanguy Eagles Hall

Spahn Rejects Braves First Contract Offer

Milwaukee veteran Warren Spahn, the highest paid pitcher, refused the Milwaukee Braves initial 1960 contract, saying he is disappointed and would not reveal if a salary cut was requested. The timing and details reflect ongoing negotiation with the team.

Spahn Braves Milwaukee Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Milwaukee Sentinel

PTA Meet Set Buchtel York

The Buchtel York Parent Teachers Association will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the school gym. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.

PTA Buchtel Buchtel-York Parent Teachers Association

Youth Rally Planned at Racine Methodist Church

A parish youth rally is scheduled for 7 p m Saturday at the Racine Methodist Church. Local youth groups invite all area youngsters to participate in the event and share plans for community activities.

Pomeroy Racine Methodist Church

Nelsonville Scouts Plan for Displays

Nelsonville observes the 50th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with Scout Week February 7 to 14. The National Jamboree is set for Colorado Springs in July and the Kootaga Council’s Ripley Camporee in July. Local units plan window displays of insignia badges and uniforms. contact Wilbur D. Mender for items.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts of America Colorado Springs Colo Kootaga Council Ripley W. Va Wilbur D. Mender

Mrs. Powers 90 Dies in Nelsonville

Ella Powers 90 of Steubenville Route 3 died at the home of her late sister Mrs. Alice Dilcher in Nelsonville three months after moving to stay with her. She leaves a son James and a sister Jennie Finney. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Janson Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Faulconer. burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today.

Nelsonville Ella Powers Steubenville Alice Dilcher Fayette St Powers Nelsonvile Dilcher James Jennie Finney the Plains Emma Cook First Christian Church Royal Neighbors Lodge Janson Ted Faulconer Green Lawn Cemetery

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville for Charter Dinner Planning

Boy Scout Troop 66 will hold a special meeting Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the K of P Building. Members will report on parents' suggestions for the charter night dinner date and logistics, a potluck event usually organized by a mothers committee.

Nelsonville Boy Scout K of P

Weather outlook for Ohio Valley and West Virginia

Occasional rain or drizzle today and tonight with clearing by Saturday. Cooler conditions in the east and north with highs near 38 to 48 degrees, 45 to 52 in the south, and overnight lows in the upper 30s. West Virginia sees cloudy skies with rain through Saturday and highs around 40s, with a warmer trend on Saturday.

Ohlo West Virginia Annalloy

Becerra Retains Bantamweight Crown In Ring Thriller

Jose Becerra 118 pounds from Guadalajara outpoints Alphonse Halimi 1174 pounds from Algeria to retain the world bantamweight title. Carlos Ortiz 137 pounds from New York knocks out Ray Battling Torres 138 pounds from Mexico to defend the junior welterweight title.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Jose Becerra Guadalajara Mexico Alphonse Halimi Algeria Becerra Carlos Ortiz New York Raymundo Battling Torres Ortiz

Weekend Guests Visit Hewitt Douglas and Huffman

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Hewitt and Mrs Cora Douglas were Mr and Mrs Russell Douglas and children Billie and Stevie of Columbus and Mrs Edith Huffman of Athens.

Nelsonville Harry Hewitt Cora Douglas Russell Douglas Billie and Stevie Columbus Edith Huffman Athens

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Steven Rockefeller Anne Marie Idlewild Norway Doanville Chapel Matheny Geraldine Farrar James Moore James Downs W. Washington St H. C. Wallace Hospital Twig Women’s Guild of Grace Episcopal Church A. R. Knight Patrick Lochary Aaron Kelton Electric Company The Z Electric Co Southern Yoursef Plymouth Steve Allen Nbc-Tv
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