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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

3

March 1 Anniversary Is 65th For E. Allens

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. E W Allen mark their 65th wedding anniversary on March 1 while celebrating Mrs Allen s 87th birthday They wed Feb 29 1896 in McArthur and have eight great grandchildren Their sons Paul Raymond Leonard live locally with Thomas deceased 1921 The quiet observance follows illness in the family.

Nelsonville E. W. Allen Chestnut St McArthur Allen Valley Coal

Troop 66 Charter Night Marks 31st Year in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the 1961 charter for Troop 66 was presented at a Knights of Pythias Hall dinner marking 31 years of the scout unit in the community. James Hollenbaugh urged parent and committee cooperation while C Roy Tomlinson received the charter for the troop and lodge. Explorers Mike Brooks and John Cline of Explorer Post 70 showed slides from a Southeast trip.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Hall James Hollenbaugh Valley Lodge 169 C. Roy Tomlinson Mike Brooks John Cline Explorer Post 70 Southeast United States Tom Kelly Vernon Teel Joe Wallace Wallace Wilbur D. Mender Ray Howe Tomlinson R. C. Patton James Pritchard Charles Hoce Valley Lodge

Dexter 50 Dies at Camden-Clark Hospital

Lloyd E. Dexter 50 of Little Hocking died at Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg at 6 p.m. Thursday after a brief illness. He leaves wife Helen a son Lester and daughter Charlotte Sue, plus parents and siblings. Services set at Little Hocking Methodist Church 2 p.m. Saturday with burial in Rockland Cemetery and a memorial service by Coolville Masonic Lodge Friday at Spencer funeral home Belpre.

Little Hocking Lloyd E. Dexter Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg Ralph and Hattie Biffle Dexter Dexter Millwrights Union 1755 F&am Lodge Coolville Helen Dexter Lester G. Dexter Charlotte Sue Dexter Ohio University Hattie Dexter Burton Earl Shirley Stewart Little Hocking Methodist Church Rockland Cemetery

Teachers Gather for Columbus Conference Sponsored by OEA

Nelsonville elementary principal Lowell Cole and high school counselor Frank Downhour attend a four day instruction conference at the Deshler Hilton in Columbus. The event, expected to draw over 600 Ohio teachers, is sponsored by the Ohio Education Association.

Nelsonville Lowell Cole Frank Downhour Deshler - Hilton Hotel Columbus Ohio The Ohio Education Association

Dr Caldwell’s Senna Laxative for Family Use

Medical authorities endorse gentle relief for temporary constipation suitable for youngsters and adults. Dr Caldwell’s Senna Laxative uses a natural senna extract, is liquid for easy dosage, and has a pleasant taste. Obtain from your dealer today.

Dr. Caldwell

Rotary May Enter Bowling Tourney

The Rotary Club of Westerville sponsors its first annual bowling tournament for District 667 clubs. It takes place Sunday March 12 with games at 1 pm and 3 30 pm A team has five members and each club may enter one or more teams. Nelsonville likely will be represented.

Nelsonville Rotary Club of Westerville Nelsonville Club

Chemicals Explode Damaging Lab At Nelsonville High

Nelsonville firemen were called to the high school building at 3 p.m. Wednesday where a small explosion occurred from a mixture of sodium and kerosene. Flames damaged a table and the laboratory floor and were extinguished by a chemical extinguisher.

Nelsonville

Fire Department Extinguishes Car Blaze on Mason City Hill

Nelsonville firemen answered a 7 p.m. call to Mason City Hill where a car owned by Donald Yates suffered extensive wiring damage under the hood. Fireman James Dishong said the fire was out when the equipment arrived.

Nelsonville Mason City Hill Donald Yates James Dishong

Sale Planned NELSONVILLE WBA review

A rummage sale is planned at the IOOF Hall on W Columbus St in Nelsonville. It runs Friday afternoon and all day Saturday March 3 and 4. Volunteers with items to contribute should contact Mrs Carl Duskey or Miss Sylvia Matheny.

Nelsonville WBA IOOF Columbus St Carl Duskey Sylvia Matheny

Plan Class Reunion for 1931 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville High School class of 1931 will meet at 7 p.m. in Dr E. L. Murphy’s office at the First National Bank Building. They will discuss reunion plans and ask members to bring addresses for out-of-town classmates.

Nelsonville E. L. Murphy First National Bank

Drive Peak Planned For 1961 Heart Fund Drive

Nelsonville residents to be canvassed Sunday afternoon by Pandorian club volunteers between 1 and 3 p m. Packsets collected at the Electric Company office, envelopes left at homes, and contributions mailed to Mrs William Friedrich at 62 E Washington.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Electric Company William Friedrich E. Washington

Nelsonville Man Serves Aboard Capri Cornus In Sixth Fleet

Nelsonville engineman first class Robert M. Dolman USN son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Dolman of Route 1 Nelsonville and husband of Gloria B Hulbert of Sheboygan Wisconsin serves aboard the attack cargo ship Capricornus operating with Amphibious Squadron Six in the Mediterranean.

Nelsonville Robert M. Dolman USN Ivan Dolman Route 1 Gloria B. Hulbert Sheboygan Wis Capricornus Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Amphibious Squadron Six

Dexter By Mrs Orson Nelson Dexter

The Star Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Donna Nelson in Rutland with ten members and two guests. Highlights included birthdays showered for four members, a Japanese arrangement review, and plans for the March 9 meeting hosted by Mrs. Henry Turner.

Ray Nicholson C. E. Stout Norman Will Henry Turner

Nelsonville Recreation Commission to hold first meeting

The Nelsonville Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the council room at the city building. Commission secretary Betty Crawford announced the gathering.

Nelsonville

Former Dentist Pursues Tahiti Dream Forever

Leonard Birnkrant a 27 year old North Hollywood dentist gave up practice to stay in Tahiti after four weeks become four months. He arrived with $500 and now has $100 left as he plans to remain longer, noting Tahitian philosophy ita pea pea meaning it doesn’t matter.

Papeete Tahitim Tahiti Leonard D. Birnkrant Lee North Hollywood Calif Lee Birnkrant Gauguin

C E Smith Services Set For Monday

Charles E. Smith 88 of Middleport died Thursday after a long illness at his S Second St. home. Born in Michigan, he was an engineer for the New York Central Railroad and is survived by a daughter Harrie Marie Smith. Rosary is Sunday evening and a Funeral Mass will be held Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus.

Middleport Charles E. Smith Michigan John B Minerva Parkinson Smith Sacred Heart Church John Turel St. Joseph Cemetery Columbus

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births Admissions

Birth notices list new arrivals for Mr and Mrs Jack Neal New Lexington Route 1 a son Mr and Mrs Ray Rupe New Straitsville Route 1 a son Mr and Mrs David Burgess New Straitsville a son Admissions include Clara Wilson New Lexington William G Jones Shawnee Clara Buchanan Murray City Ursula Burritt Albany Deborah Burritt Albany Sandra Nichols Nelsonville Route Master Thomas McCoy Shawnee Mrs Edward Smathers and twin daughters McArthur Mrs Thomas Hutchison and son New Marshfield Joann Bishop Carpenter Edgar Sauders Buchtel Helen Anderson Union Martha Saffold Chauncey

Jack Neal New Lexington Ray Rupe New Straitsville David Burgess Admissions Clara Wilson William G. Jones Shawnee Clara Buchanan Murray City Ursula Burritt Albany Deborah Burritt Sandra Nichols Nelsonville James Tipton Edward Smathers McArthur Thomas Hutchison New Marshfield Joann Bishop Carpenter Edgar Sauders Buchtel Helen Anderson Union Martha Saffol Chauncey

Out-of-town guests attend funeral of Charles White

Among those from out of town at the funeral were Mrs. Eleanor White and several relatives from Columbus Gallipolis Grove City Thurman and Carpenter. Weekend visitors included the Cardwells Hartsooks and Polings from Columbus Carpenters and Evergreen residents.

Eleanor White Vinton Seth Hosley Flora Berger Charles Hosley Edgar White Toledo Lester White Lepear, Mich Berdie White Gallipolis Clinton Lambert Grove City Fanny Childers Daniel Grimms Columbus Lester Waugh Bidwell Marion McNeal Central Point Lewis McNeal Jackson E. E. Hartsook Carpenter Harold Cottrill Wilkesville Clarance Irwin Chillicothe Daisy Childers Lewis White Thurman Charles White Lowell Cardwell Bill Comer Francis Cardwell Richard Biegler Max Hartsook Homer Hartsook Ray Swinden R. B. Poling Bill Woods Clell -Wood Evergreen Johnny Steven

Fight Results with Points and Knockout Notes

In Los Angeles Jesse Jones outpointed Kid Raye. Gene Johns knocked out Tony Montana in Phoenix Arizona. Raye and Montana were listed with questionable percentages and locations in the report.

Los Angeles Jesse Jones Kid Raye Nicaragua Gene Johns New York Tony Montana Phoenix Ariz

Open Dance Nelsonville Dance at Red Men's Hall

Public invited to a dance at the Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville starting 8 p m Saturday. Music to be supplied by a local band.

Nelsonville

Elks Club Dance in Nelsonville Saturday Night

Music will be provided by hi fi as the Nelsonville Elks host a dance for members and their ladies starting at 9 PM. Dancing to continue with refreshments served after the event.

Nelsonville Elks Club

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E. Allens Troop 66 L. E. Dexter Rotary Savings & Loan Cypress Gardens Fla Orson Nelson E. E. Anderson Wayne Nelson Spencer W. Va Worley Davis Arvil Holter Gordon Holter Jerry Smith Air Force Chalveston England Terry Wayne Elmer Brown Cincinnati Helen Williams S. C. Cook Fin Cook the Plains Jennilee Williams Connie Cheadle Rutland USC Dental School Europe C. E. Smith Mount ST. Mary Hospital Thomas McCoy Shaw Nee Trimble Lodge 557 F&am Friday Victor Mature Rita Gam Hannibal Athens Orion Clearange
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