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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1961

Page

7

Southeast Ohio Guidance Center Aims At Rotary

Dr. H N Whanger outlined the Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center now in Athens as a regional out patient clinic serving 16 counties. It offers evaluation, study, treatment and recovery planning for emotional problems in children and adults, funded locally with state and federal support, and relies on referrals from physicians ministers and schools.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center Athens H. N. Whanger Rotary Club Athens County Ohio University Richland Ave Porter Hall

Drivers Can Register For Auto Plates In Nelsonville

Deputy registrar Nelsonville W A Robinette announced reservations for 1961 auto tags. Need automobile title and 1960 registration card plus 10.35 dollars by February 25. Truck licenses not available locally. applications for truck licenses accepted March 1 to 15. Office at Robinette Hardware 35 W Columbus St.

Nelsonville W. A. Robinette Robinette Robinette Hardware Columbus St

Frying Pan Blamed For Kitchen Fire

Nelsonville firemen answered a 3 50 p m blaze at Joe Reeves 770 Poplar St caused by an unattended frying pan. Flames scorched kitchen woodwork and wallpaper, and smoke damaged most of the house before the fire burned out.

Nelsonville — City Joe Reeves Poplar St

Driver Is Jailed After DWI Cited in Nelsonville

Carl Vencin Dailey of 1910 New Albany Rd Blacklick was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in the city jail by Mayor Earl Hilleary after being cited for driving while intoxicated in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Carl Vencin Dailey New Albany Rd Blacklick Earl Hilleary

Prayer Day Planned By Association

The February meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Association met in the church social rooms. Circle 2 hosted with a coffee hour after a brief business session led by president Mrs. J. M. Hartley. World Day of Prayer is set for February 17 at 7 30 in the Episcopal Church. The Scioto Presbyterial spring meeting will be in Athens on February 13. Circle leaders reported, Circle 1 announced a rummage sale for March 3 and 4. Next meeting is March 6.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Women’s Association Circle 2 Ong-Shafer J. M. Hartley Episcopal Church Scioto Circle Circle 1 Mary Margaret Radford Nora Stirling Jack Oakley Vaughn Hill Roger Johnson Jamie Anita Hall

Lodge to Meet at Bishopville Meeting Place

Bishopville Lodge 470 F and AM will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Refreshments will be served following the meeting

Bishopville Lodge F&am

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Richard B Goodwilley of Logan and a son for Mr and Mrs Ronnie Kiester of Laurelville Route 2. Admissions list patients and guardians across Nelsonville Corning Rend Murray City and surrounding areas, noting blood usage of 3 units.

Richard B. Goodwilley Logan Ronnie Kiester Laurelville Marlene Smith Nelsonville Debbie Snodgrass Athens Roberta Conley New Plymouth Emma Beard Ethel M. Russell Maxine Knox Carpenter Ward Phillips George Dishong Charles Walton Trimble Dewhurst Lena Grigsby Corning Clara Burgess Junction City Carol Graham Murray City Leota Jackson Rendville Wesley Spears Dale Humphrey Kristine Hartman Gertrude Simonton Isaac Price Glouster Mary Thompson Gore Marinda Stewart Harrisonville Dorothy McGrath Shaw

Cabbage roll dinner postponed to Sunday at St Patrick’s

The Holy Name Men of St Patrick's Catholic Church postponed the cabbage roll dinner and festival due to bad weather. The event will now be held Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church with the same sponsors.

Buchtel Holy Name Men of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Plan Rummage Sale by Nelsonville Garden Club

Nelsonville Garden Club to host rummage sale at the Warner building on West Columbus Street. Doors open Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Members may bring items to donate to the sale.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Garden Club Warner Building W. Columbus St

Home from hospital for Gertrude Simonton’s recovery

Mrs. Gertrude Simonton is recuperating at the home of Mrs. Edna Lash in Grove City after being released from hospital for a heart attack. Hazel Barber and Edna Lash assisted her departure and will care for her in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Hazel Barber Edna Lash Grove City Gertrude Simonton Lash

Lincoln University First U.S. Negro College in Pennsylvania

Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, founded in 1854, became the first United States college established for African American students. The milestone underscored early efforts toward higher education equity and civil rights in American academia.

Lincoln University Pennsylvania U. S

MYF Hosts Buchtel at Nelsonville Church Social

Sixty youths attended the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville as the Senior MYF hosted the Buchtel group in church social rooms. Jackie Wilson led opening devotion with Janalie Steenrod in charge. after a film We Have This Fellowship a group discussion followed led by Dr F M Wentz. adults supervised recreation. Elaine Higgins will present and Dave Anderson will lead devotions at the February 12 meeting.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Jackie Wilson Janalie Steenrod F. M. Wentz Jack Wilson Paul Tomlinson Edna Raine Elaine Higgins Dave Anderson

Conservation League to Meet at New Club House

The Fish and Game Conservation League will meet at 7 this evening in the new Connett club house. Basil Mourne and Warren Robinetle will serve lunch after the meeting. Club officials say memberships are open and urge applicants to see Edward Forbes or any member.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League Connett Basil Mourne Warren Robinelte Edward Forbes

Study Book Reviewed For Group One

Nelsonville Group 1 of the Christian Women's Fellowship met at Mrs. Helen Mechem's home with Mrs. Etta Bateman in charge. Verna Hand reviewed the first two chapters of One World One Mission and led the program assisted by Sigrid Love and others. Plans included sending clothing to UCMS and an apron bazaar for March. Ruth White to attend World Day of Prayer Feb 17. March meeting set at Jennie Sanders home with Miss Stedwill guiding. Dessert served. 18 million U S union workers total three percent idle or something similar.

Nelsonville Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church Helen Mechem W. Washington St Etta Bateman Ruth White Verna Hand Sigrid Love Lena Stedwill Belle Lancaster Bateman UCMS First Christian Church Jennie Sanders Pleasantview Ave Stedwill Mechem

York High names 32 honor pupils for third six weeks

Clyde S. Byers reports thirty two York High School students on the honor roll for the third six weeks. Four girls Lin da Kinnison Erma Campbell Carol McCulloch and Sheila Robi nette earned all A's. Seniors listed include Wanda Peacock Judy Wooten Helen Campbell Erma Campbell Betty Kennard Janice Lanning Carol McCulloch and Sheila Robinette. Juniors Ralph Wetzel Charlotte Wright Candice Spencer Angela Sayre Michael Bullock Bob Calhoon and Diana Dupler. Sophomores Diane Anders Patty Matheny Ella Cox Janes Levins Laura Hart man and Nora Carey. Freshmen Jim Eckles Robert Sharp Mary Wray Sandra Bentley Carol Sue Davis Sally Decker Brenda Douglas Nancy Wade Geraldine Smathers Anita Mohney and Linda Kinnison.

Buchtel York High School Clyde S. Byers Linda Kinnison Erma Campbell Carol McCulloch Sheila Robinette Wanda Peacock Judy Wooten Helen Campbell Betty Kennard Janice Lanning Ralph Wetzel Charlotte Wright Candice Spencer Angela Sayre Michael Bullock Bob Calhoon Diana Dupler Dianne Anders Patty Matheny Ella Cox Janes Levins Laura Hartman Nora Carey Jim Eckles Robert Sharp Mary Wray Sandra Bentley Carol Sue Davis Sally Decker Brenda Douglas Nancy Wade Geraldine Smathers Anita Mohney

Mrs. Dawley Dies At 81 In Eaton Rapids

Margaret Ellen Dawley 81 died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs. George Ferrenburgs home in Eaton Rapids Michigan after living with her for several years. She leaves two other daughters Ruth Martin and Jenny Engle two brothers Gilbert Hartman and Ben Hartman and several grandchildren. Services Saturday 1 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with Rev. F M Wentz and burial at Smith Chapel cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday.

Nelsonville Margaret Ellen Dawley George Ferrenburg Eaton Rapids Mich

Twig 5 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Meeting

Nelsonville group Twig 5 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild schedules a Monday evening gathering at Miss Jennie Sanders home 417 Pleasant View Ave.

Nelsonville Twig 5 Mount St. Mary Hospital Jennie Sanders 417 Pleasant

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