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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1963

Page

2

Sharon Lynn Smith and Robert Hitchings Engagement Planned

Mr and Mrs Russel Smith of Newark announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Lynn Smith to Robert Lee Hitchings of Nelsonville. Miss Smith is a Newark High School 1960 graduate and Mr Hitchings is a 1960 Nelsonville High School graduate employed by Kroger in Newark. An informal wedding is planned at St Pauls Lutheran Newark with a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will live at 651 Franklin Ave Health Village Newark.

Sharon Lynn Smith Robert Lee Hitchings Elizabeth St Nelsonville Hitchings Harry Risley Charles Lester Hitchings Miss Smith Newark High School Mr. Hitchings Nelsonville High School Kroger Company Newark St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Franklin Ave Health Village

Services Set For Victim Of Exposure

ALBANY Funeral services are planned Saturday for Miss Mary Humphrey 77 of Mt. Union who died Thursday morning in Meigs Memorial Hospital from extreme exposure. She is survived only by her brother Frank 86 who is still in hospital. Services at 2 p.m. in Bigony funeral home with Rev. Earl Russell. Burial in School Lot Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 30 p.m. Friday. CARTER IMPROVING Nelsonville Edward Carter improving at Robbins Rd. He is Service Officer for Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion.

Albany Mary Humphrey Mt. Union Meigs Memorial Hospital Humphrey Frank Carpenter Meigs Hospital Bigony Earl Russell School Lot Carter Nelsonville Edward Carter Robbins Rd Glenford Dugan American Legion

Talk Is On Stewardship at First Methodist Circle

Nelsonville Circle 3 of First Methodist met at Mrs Malvern Wilson home with Mrs Mir iam Butts in charge and opened with prayer. WSCS President Mrs Frank Oakley urged member participation in stewardship surveys and planning a Stewardship Dinner. An Easter Bazaar is set for April 5 at the church. Refreshments and favors followed a Valentine themed meeting. March session to be at Mrs Elvin Beans home. Meanwhile city reports show January collections total 1851 45 with various licenses and fines contributing to city funds.

Nelsonville Miriam Butts Circle 3 First Methodist Church Malvern Wilson WSCS Frank Oakley Wilson Elvin Bean Poplar St

Bond Forfeited In Nelsonville Traffic Case

Jay M. Dickinson of Chagrin Falls cited for traffic violation by police and asked to appear in Mayor Hoffman's court at 7 30 p m Monday He forfeited a 30 dollar bond for failure to appear and faces arraignment in the Nelsonville court.

Nelsonville Jay M. Dickinson Chagrin Falls William Hoffman

Capacity Crowd Hears Junior and Senior Bands

A capacity Nelsonville crowd attended a two part high school band concert at the auditorium. The junior band opened with Step Along March The Toyland Waltz and Double Your Pleasure under Miss Mary Jane McKinley who introduced student teachers Sandra Glab and Tom Kawolike. The senior band later performed Nutmegger March Sleigh Ride and Winter Wonderland with Alley Cat by a student group. Debra Galvin and Steve Crawford presented a corsage to Miss McKinley as Trumpet Ole closed the first half.

Nelsonville Mary Jane McKinley McKinley Sandra Glab Tom Kawolike Kawolike Miss McKinley Sharon Lewis Marilyn Gallagher Phyllis Hartley Tim Colwell Jerry Cottrill Jerry Frank Jerri Corrigan Steve Crawford Debbie Galvin Ole Ruffin the

Mrs Semans Discusses Child Needs at PTO Meeting

Mrs Catherine Semans psychologist at Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center spoke to the joint Elementary and High School PTO about children’s needs. She urged consistent rules clear rewards over punishment and frank open dealings to help children grow independent and responsible.

Nelsonville Catherine Semans Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center Athens PTO

Mrs. Hickman Rites Sunday

Mrs. Gladyse Esther Hickman 67 of 658 Poplar St. died Thursday at Mount St. Mary Hospital after surgery. Born in Vinton County, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Scott, she was a 1918 Zaleski High School graduate and a Methodist Church member. Survived by husband John Hickman daughter Donna Hickman and son Jack Hickman of Columbus plus three grandchildren. Services 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Funeral Home, Rev. John Lloyd Evans officiating. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Funeral home after 1 p.m. Saturday.

Nelson Ville Gladyse Esther Hickman Poplar St Mount St. Mary Hospital Vinton County William and Elizabeth Scott Zaleski High School Methodist Church Zaleski John Hickman Donna Hickman Jack Hickman Columbus

Donaldson Rites Sunday in Nelsonville

Lu cille Donaldson 56 of Railroad Ave died Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after treatment since Monday. Born in Athens County she was daughter of James and Emma Rupe. Survived by husband Lewis and son John of Nelsonville six sisters and two brothers. Funeral 1 p.m. Sunday conducted by Rev. Robert Ossman at Memory Gardens Cemetery near Athens with viewing after 7 p.m. Friday.

Nelsonville Lucille Donaldson Railroad Ave Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Athens County James Emma Rupe Pentacostal Church Lewis Donaldson John Mae Canter Gladys Tittle Athens Blanche Stotts Nita Rupe Margaret Civille Dayton Nina Fiske Chauncey Johnson Funeral Home Robert Ossman Memory Gardens

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits

Births list Darrel Lehman and spouse welcome a son at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Admissions include Barbara Hedges and several others, with multiple names and locations. blood use noted as four units. Missionary speaker Orpha Case to address a Murray City convention at 7 30 p m Sunday at Pilgrim Holiness Church.

Barbara Hedges South Perry Wahneta Rapp Jacksonville Edith Stump Nelsonville Marla Berry Gore Ralph Berry Geneva Crain Crooksville Blanche Malone New Plymouth Margaret Lyons Glouster Mildred Porter Malta Rita Johnson Donald Cozad Logan Charles Pritts Murray City Orpha Case Africa Pilgrim Holiness Church

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