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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1968

Page

3

Local Civic and Legion Meetings Planned This Week

Nelsonville hosts Buchtel York Alumni Association officers meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. in the mayor's office to plan the annual alumni program. Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion holds a regular session Monday at 7 45 p.m. at the Legion War Memorial Building with officer nominations on the agenda. Hocking Gun Club meets Sunday at 7 30 p.m. in IOOF Hall to nominate officers. Marion Simonton Clarence Wolfe and Eldon Maccomb s named the slate committee.

Buchtel-York Alumni Association Buchtel Hock- Hocking Gun Club Ioof Hall West Columbus Street Cable Alley Marion Simonton Clarence Wolfe Eldon Maccombs

Methodist Youth Social Meet in Nelsonville

The Junior High Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a parents night in the church social rooms on Sunday from 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m each member to bring a potluck dish beverages provided by the committee committees for games Deb ie Cline Helen Mingus Mr and Mrs Richard Barber refreshments Brenda Haynes and Nannette Ogg decorations Debbie Fick and Nancy Stalder counselors Muriel Ballard and Mrs Roy Ballard

Nelsonville Methodist Debbie Cline Helen Mingus Richard Barber Brenda Haynes Nannette Ogg Debbie Fick Nancy Stalder Muriel Ballard Roy Ballard

Mayor Sets Court Date For Two Citizens

Nelsonville reports James Edward Stumbo of Twin Lakes Road cited for passing at an intersection and ordered to appear in Mayor court February 20 at 7 30 p m. Ernest O Perkins of 820 Poplar Street cited for speeding on Chestnut Street and scheduled to appear February 23 at 8 30 p m before Mayor Earl Hilleary.

Nelsonville James Edward Stumbo Twin Lakes Road Ernest O. Perkins Poplar St State Patrol Chestnut Street Earl Hilleary

Bradley Duvall Elected President of Youth Fellowship

Bradley Duvall was elected president and Paul Howe vice president at the Junior High Methodist Youth Fellowship officers election. Other officers chosen were Matt Weaver secretary Betsy Shearer general treasurer Rose Ann Clark Youth Fund treasurer. They will serve for four months.

Nelsonville Bradley Duvall Paul Howe Methodist Matt Weaver Betsy Shearer Rose Ann Clark Methodist Youth Fund

Berean Sunday School Class to sponsor chicken barbecue

Nelsonville event. The Berean Sunday School Class of First Christian Church will hold a chicken barbecue Saturday at the South end of Public Square. The barbecue pit sits on the vacant lot at Hocking and Columbus Streets, with meal ready by 4 p.m.

Nelsonville Berean First Christian Church Hocking Columbus Streets

Valentine party brings Masons and guests to Valley Lodge

Twenty five members and guests of Valley Lodge No. 169 and Valley Temple No. 137 attended a Valentine Day party at Ptychian Hall. After a potluck dinner the group formed teams for euchre and bridge games.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge No. 169 Valley Temple No. 137 Ptychian Hall

Early Ohio History Prints Now Offered

The Ohio Historical Society releases eleven Fundamental Documents of Early Ohio prints with descriptive folders. Items include the Constitution the first Ohio basic law act creating Ohio University 1804 first higher learning in Ohio and a Washington land patent to Nathaniel Massie founder of Chillicothe. Packets cost 50 cents plus 10 cents postage with discounts for schools libraries and historical societies.

Columbus Ohio Historical Society Ohio Ohio University Nathaniel Massie Chillicothe

Caduceus Finally Eats After 18 Months At Omaha Zoo

At the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha Nebraska the 1614 foot African python Caduceus has finally eaten a rabbit after 18 months. Zoo director Warren Thomas says the key question is whether the snake will continue to eat on its own or require ongoing force feedings to stay alive.

Omaha Neb Henry Doorly Zoo Warren Thomas

Births and admissions headlines in Nelsonville and Glouster

Mr and Mrs Phillip Willeke of Nelsonville welcome a daughter. Admissions include Donald Christian The Plains Robert McClelland Glouster Mrs Myrtle Perry Nelsonville Ed Dewhurst Nelsonville and Mrs Opal Russell Glouster. Dismissals list Mrs Jerry McLaughlin and son Mrs Charles Exline and son among others. Logan divorce action filed by Mary E Armstrong from Robert E Armstrong with extreme cruelty cited. custody alimony restraining order and equitable relief sought. restraining order allowed.

Phillip Willeke Nelsonville Donald Christian the Plains Robert McClelland Glouster Myrtle Perry Ed Dewhurst Opal Russell Logan Mary E. Armstrong Robert E. Armstrong

Valley Temple Officers Installed At Session

Valley Temple No 137 in Nelsonville installed officers for the new term at a session. A rummage sale by the Future Business Leaders of America Nelsonville York High School was planned for March 1 at the Pythian Building with donations welcome. City street crews repair chuck holes as freezing thawing damages streets. annual lodge inspection set for May 9.

Nelsonville Valley Temple No. 137 Future Business Leaders of America Nelsonville-York City Thelma Hutchins Buckley Edith Patton Pythian Building

Nelsonville Man Joins Marine Corps

George A. Simms of Nelsonville Route 1 has enlisted in the U S Marine Corps. He was sworn in February 9 at Fort Hayes Columbus and is scheduled to report to San Diego California for recruit training by March 26.

Nelsonville George A. Simms Joseph Simms U. S. Marine Corps Fort Hayes Columbus San Diego Calif

Bible Study Course Set in Nelsonville at Little House

A new Bible study course will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Little House on Myers Street. Sponsored by the Nelsonville Bible Students Ecclesia, the class will offer a systematic study of The Divine Plan of The Ages and is open to the public.

Nelsonville Myers Street The Nelsonville Bible Students Ecclesia

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Ohio Bureau of Employment Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial Caduceus Mount St. Mary Hospital Jerry McLaughlin Charles Exline Flossie Graham Rachel Moore Joy Steinbrink Andrew Ankle Robert Wells Lena White Celia Spires Dorothy Love Anna Newman Raymond Stalling Linda Diltz Valley Temple Pythian Hall Nelle Patton Florence Coakley Nora Cox Emma Buckley Edna Cavanaugh Flossie Cope Patton Lacy Mace Alice Brooks Chuckholes Marine Corps Missy Petites Fun Furs Ao Uy Athens, Ohio Hanes Orion Mens & Boys Nylon & Corduroy Boys' Surcoats Jantzen Revere Brian McNeil Stevens Dollar Days Cannon & Pepperal Dacron Terry Kitchen Cannon
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