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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1963

Page

5

Nelsonville to hold no city primary in 1960 election slate

Seven new, mostly young candidates appear for city offices in Nelsonville, sharing Republican and Democratic bids for council at large and ward seats. Among them are Tommy Mannis, Glen Tharp, Curtis Heintzelman, Harley Hubble, Frederick Lanning, Betty Crawford, and Dr. Edward Murphy, with varied backgrounds in maintenance, mining, utilities, teaching, and military service. Local civic groups plan meetings as parties present platforms and campaign efforts continue.

Nelsonville Tommy McMannis Washington St Logan Carborundum Margaret Graham Michael Michele Air Force Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Philadorian Lodge F&am Presbyterian Church Church Glen Tharp The Gem Coal Co Hemlock Perry County Sunday Creek Coal Co Jane Raine Kathy Methodist Church Allentown High School Pennsylvania Dorr Run Elks Lodge Harley Joe Hubble Mound St Ohio Bell Telephone Co Bell Margaret Stedwill Elizabeth Maggie Joe Sarah First Christian Church Frederick Lanning Fairview St Poston Station Kathryn Mills Carbondale Frederick Thomas Kelsie Fred Korea Osan Air Force Base Lanning Maxwell Field Ala

Good Friday Rites Set in Middleport

Middleport community Good Friday services are planned at the First United Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m on April 12 with all association members set to participate The meeting also outlined initial phases of the daily vacation Bible school work.

Middleport

Point Rock Deaths and Community Notes

W. R. Holcomb’s unexpected death in Columbus brings relatives from Los Angeles Charles Essex and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher of Columbus. Others attend include Harold Holcomb Crestline Ferry Turner Barberton and the Alexander family Columbus. Grace Hensler visits sister Hazel Lewis Dannie Holliday moves to Rilla Holliday home John Silver and Neva Nicholson guests at Radekin home New bridge begun on Burke farm School Lot Salem Center Rd buses rerouted. Nelsonville Scout Week services draw Cub Pack 64 Troop 69 leaders and reps. church heat failure forces service at high school auditorium.

J. E. Radekin Point Rock W. R. Holcomb Columbus Donald Mae Blane Los Angeles Calif Charles Essex Robert Fisher Harold Holcomb Crestline Ferry Turner Barberton Fernie Alexander Lucille Clayton Morris Grace Hensler Harry Lewis Dannie Holliday Rilla Holliday John Silver Nebraska Jasset Bobo Neva Nicholson Radekins C. W. Stansbury Burke Farm School Lot Salem Center Rd

Doughty Golden Wedding Marked by 50th Anniversary

Sylvester and Mrs Doughty of Glouster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at West Side Church of Christ Trimble. Married February 6 1913 they are parents of 11 children 42 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Glouster Sylvester Doughty West Side Church of Christ, Trimble Doughty James Straub Winston Ann

Mrs. Mat tie F. Stanley Dies at 69 in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville widow Mat tie F. Stanley 69 of Carbondale died Tuesday morning after treatment at Mount St. Mary Hospital. She leaves a son Carl of Zanesville and five daughters in Zanesville Nelsonville and New Plymouth, plus a sister and many grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Carbondale Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. Clif ford Jolley. burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Friends may call at the family residence.

Nelsonville Mattie F. Stanley Carbondale Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County Theodore and Armintha Young John Carl Zanesville Ruth Barrows June Davis Kathleen Gardner Jennie Taylor New Plymouth Virginia Stimel Logan Susie Giesikie Kenton

Bidwell Jottings From Local Social Notes

Bidwell residents and nearby visitors share family visits and travels. Items note Roger Walter Black entering the Ft Knox Army Automotive Repair School in Kentucky and multiple calls and visits among Huntington Huntington and Rio Grande residents, with arrivals from Columbus and Rutland. Edwin W. King named Ohio's new atomic energy coordinator in Columbus.

Bidwell Roger Walter Black Herbert Black Ft. Knox Army Kentucky Loyd Erwin Huntington W. Va Jimmie Emma Lachliss Kerr McClaskey Carl Dewitt Earlene Fraley Connie Cross Mary Dean Bill Dean Rutland Jesse Daniels Porter Columbus Zelma Northcutt Mildred Linard Rio Grande Ethel Stice Mary Lewis Laura Reese Gladys Southards Ohio Edwin W. King State Industrial Commission

Roofing Stolen From Valley Lumber Co Warehouse

Four rolls of roofing disappeared from the Valley Lumber Co warehouse on Page Street overnight. Police Chief Herbert Gilkey said a corner of the metal building was pried open to gain entry. The theft was found by an employee at 8 30 a.m. Inventory is underway to determine if more items were taken.

Middleport Valley Lumber Co Page St Herbert Gilkey

Langsville Social News Highlights Of Visitors And Birth

Recent visitors of Mrs. C C Bolin include Rev and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Dwight Brown of St Albans WV. Miss Carole Ledlie of Columbus visited her parents and sister. The Langsville couple Mr. and Mrs Bernard Ledlie hosted a weekend guest, and Mr and Mrs Charles Newton of Waverly spent a day with Mrs Newton's parents. Mr and Mrs Roy Creameans of Bucyrus and Mr and Mrs Wendal Kaylor of Mason WV visited the Fetty family. Larry Brent, son of Mr and Mrs Larry Welty of Mansfield, born Feb 3 at Mansfield Hospital. his grandparents are Mr and Mrs W E Crouser and Mr and Mrs Clarence Welty. Charles Bayles of Nitro WV also visited the Crousers. A sleigh ride was enjoyed by 22 Dexter youths with many local families in attendance.

Langsville C. C. Bolin Frank Cheesebrew Middleport Dwight Brown St. Albans W. Va Eber Bolin Akron Carole Ledlie Columbus Bernard Ledlie Shirley Charles Newton Waverly Newton Carol Pierce Roy Creameens Bucyrus Wendal Kaylor Mason Richard Fetty Larry Welty Mansfield Patty Crouser Mansfield Hospital Larry Brent W. E. Crouser Clarence Welty Butler Ohio Charles Bayless Nitro Dexter Dennis Mary Lou McKinney Richard Wayne Nelson Ann Randy Betty Jane Sprouse Mitchel Jerry Stanley Janet Jimmy Davis Eddie Sue Anderson Melvin Duff Donald Ward Jerry Brogan Sonny Nicholson Ronnie Williams Alice Mary Roy Crouser Jim Bill Hobstetter Rutland Debbie Hill Apple Grove Raymond Hensler David Daniel Clyde Evans Mary Margaret Sam Price Rio Grande Grover Salser Ruth Ann Petrel Philip Roberts Dale Danny Cole Ohio University Arthur Buz) Beegle Ohio State Joe Beegle Daisy Proffitt Carl Proffitt Parkersburg Helen Johnson Belpre Wayne Carpenter Charles Wagner Fred Goeglein Circleville Francis Morris Christine Lake Bill Athens Edward Simpson Bert Grimm Letart Falls Menzel Smith Pomeroy Glenn Bate

Mrs. McQuaid Rites Set At Buchtel

Nelsonville Ohio Mrs Madilyn McQuaid 36 former Athens County resident died Tuesday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a long illness She was born in Glouster and is survived by her husband Leonard a son Casey a daughter Terrie Lynn two sisters a brother and half brother Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p m at the Buchtel Methodist Church Rev John Mullins officiating burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Friends may call at Johnson funeral home after 3 p m Friday

Nelsonville Madilyn McQuaid Athens County Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Glouster Bert Juniper Leonard Casey Terrie Lynn Maglyn Hicks Fairborn Joann Gail Hollister Paul McClelland Douglas Juniper William McClelland

Anniversary Observed By Shawnee Couple After 66 Years

Mr and Mrs Masso Montell of Shawnee marked their 66th wedding anniversary. Married in Sombrace Italy on February 7, 1897, Montell emigrated in 1899 and joined his wife in 1908. They have nine children, 19 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and 3 sons deceased. He is 89, retired from B and O Railroad in 1936, she is 84. both attend St Mary's Catholic Church.

Shawnee Masso Montell Sombrace Italy Montell Dominic Louis Bernard New Lexington John Oscar Jeany Columbus Richard Coates Elyria Baltimore and Ohio Railroad St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Water bill complaints prompt council action in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents complain they are billed for water they did not use due to frozen and broken lines. Council and Mayor Hoffman pledge adjustments, praising water department workers led by line superintendent Raymond Smith after sub zero weather. The De Molay Mothers Club meets at 7 PM at the Masonic Temple lounge for DeMolay mothers.

Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh First Ward William Hoffman Water Department Raymond Smith de Molay Mothers Club Masonic Temple Mothers of DeMolay

Community Notes From Racine Religious and Social Circles

Esther Cairns hosts Ruth Circle with devotions and program led by Delores Cleland and Mary Yost. Love Gift by Cozart, Beegle, Yost. Emma Salser speaks on missionary education. Attendees include Great Bend guests and Esther Ruth Circles. funeral attendees for Charles McNickles listed. Various local visits and weekend gatherings across Ohio towns.

Francis Morris Racine Esther Cairns Ruth Circle Delores Cleland Mary K. Yost White Cross B. M. Sayre Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Isabel Simpson Ollie Mae Cozart Vera Beegle Emma Salser Associational Missions Joan Wolfe Esther Ruth Great Bend Isabel Lewis Mary Wood Wilma Sayre Ruth Wolfe

Junior MYF Program on China at Shawnee Church

The Shawnee Methodist Church Junior MYF group attended a WSCS hosted program with the theme The Far East. The event featured Chinese records and a China film, and members wore oriental costumes. Mrs. Edward Sadler and Miss Karen Lillig served refreshments to 10 MYF members.

Far East China Edward Sadler Karen Lillig MYF

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admissions Stated

Births list includes Donald L. Cozad, Charles Paulsen, David McAfee, Jerry Fairs and others from multiple towns. Admissions feature Tyka Gambill, Elisa Johnson, Duane Thomas, Leroy Yates, Mella Riley, Leota Barrows, Carl Newman, Norman Mullen, W. D. Withem, Joan Smock and Rose Inman. Dismissals note several mothers and children leaving hospital. Blood used one unit.

Donald L. Cozad Logan Charles Paulsen Shade David McAfee Athens Jerry Fairs Admissions Tyka Gambill Elisa Johnson Carbon Hill Duane Thomas Nelsonville Leroy Yates Mella Riley the Plains Leota Barrows Carl Newman Buchtel Norman Mullen McConnellsville W. D. Withem Joan Smock New Lexington Rose Inman North Canton John Inman

Rites Set for Boyd W Allen of The Plains

Boyd W Allen 77 of The Plains died Tuesday at Mount St. Mary Hospital after weeks of treatment. A retired coal miner and Pilgrim Holiness Church member, he is survived by his wife Minnie four daughters three sons a brother 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Rites set for 1 p m Friday at Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial at Hebbardsville funeral home after 7 p m today and at the family residence on The Plains tomorrow. Also hockey results include Boston 6 New York 3 and games Detroit at Toronto Boston at Montreal upcoming.

Nelsonville Boyd W. Allen The Plains Mount St. Mary Hospital Gwendolyn Parks Athens Aston Willis Boyd Allen U. S. Army Alaska Roy Allen Hillsboro Ford Allen San Pedro California Harry Allen Delbarton W. Va Johnson Funeral Home Pilgrim Holiness Church John Minsker Hebbardsville the Plains

Also Mentioned on This Page

Betty Crawford Chestnut St Edward L. Murphy Boosters Nelsonville — York York Meigs County Frank W Jacob Piper Near Shade Piper Bearwallow Ridge Nelsonville— Board of Directors Nelsonville Board of Trade Ethel’s Betty Butts Fish and Game Conservation League Connett Rd First Methodist Sears Sylvester Doughtys Carl Lee Long Bottom DeLoss Doughty Charles Doughty Corning Virgil Love William Lanning Nancy West Paul Doughty John Davenport Robert Reynolds Arizona Myles Hanley Englewood Karla Randy Keith Kelly Theiss Mrs. Doughty MR. and Mrs. Sylvester Doughty Stanley Charles Murray K. V. Brown Optometrist First National Bank Racine Charles Mc- Nickles Mattie Me- Nickles Marsh Stats Billie Me- Nickles Nancy Chapman Carpenter Mollie Pullins Red Cristin Elmer Swank Newark Larry Holter Charles McNickles Clifford Holter Roy Gearhart Tuppers Plains Merle Schroeder Steven Ronnie Schroeder Shawnee Methodist Church WSCS Jimmy Martin James J. Sweeney Ralph Farrar Pansy Parkes Grace Tivner Foster W. Washington St Drug and Jewelry Store National Hockey League Boston New York Detroit Toronto Montreal North Court Street Belks FLOOR Highland Park Bargain
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