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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1970

Page

7

Nelsonville Fines For Local Threats and Violations

In Nelsonville Mayor's court Jack Johnson of Route 2 was found guilty of making menacing threats and fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading innocent. Denver Raymond Johnson of 774 Chestnut Street admitted failure to yield and paid 15 dollars and costs. Albert B. Cone of Route 3 Athens pleaded guilty to a red light violation and paid 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Jack Johnson Velma Smith Earl Hilleary Johnson Denver Raymond Johnson Chestnut St Albert B. Cone Athens

Association Hosts Christmas Dinner in Nelsonville

The North American Benefit Association held its annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Ida Duskey's Chestnut Street home. Members enjoyed games and gift exchanges. cards were sent to absent members. The Jan 19 meeting will be at Mrs. Garnet Schoonover's Poplar Street home.

Nelsonville North American Benefit Association Ida Duskey Chestnut Street Garnet Schoonover Poplar Street

Straitsville Social Roundup Visits Across Regions

Mr and Mrs Thomas Boyle and John Shaffer visited in Columbus. Mary Shuttleworth and Eddie of Washington DC are visiting relatives here. Mrs Marian Foster is visiting in Kentucky. Mrs Jean Hardy is visiting in Columbus.

New Straitsville Thomas Boyle John Shaffer Columbus Mary Shuttleworth Eddie Washington, D.C Marian Foster Kentucky Jean Hardy

On The Square: A New Year for Personal Change

Wilbur Mender reflects on 1970 as a fresh start for self improvement. He urges readers to evaluate past actions, embrace responsibility to community and neighbors, and renew commitment to care for animals and family, aiming for a better record in the new year.

Christmas Party At Vinton Township Garden Club

The Vinton Township Garden Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Lydonia Cooper’s home with 14 members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Faye Pendleton, followed by a business session, mystery names reveal, new 1970 names drawn, and a gift exchange. Mrs. Gladys Pierce read a Christmas story. refreshments were served. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Pierce’s home.

Radcliff Vinton Township

Nelsonville Council Appropriations for City Finances

Nelsonville city council met in a special session and passed unanimous appropriations for current expenses and fund transfers to adjust the city auditor’s accounts. Six members attended with key officials present. Richard Duffy was absent. The oath of office was given to Donald Bumgardner and Donald Williams, replacing Bean and Duffy. The first regular council meeting of the new year is January 12.

Nelsonville Charles Shafer Phil Cring Earl Hilleary Mabel Tigner Earl Baker James Shumaker Richard Duffy Donald Williams Williams Harold Bean Bumgardner Duffy Bean

Treva Shaw Hosts Christmas Guests in Nelsonville

Christmas holiday guests at Miss Treva Shaw on Fayette Street included her sisters Miss Helen Shaw of Fort Wayne Indiana and Mrs Samuel Saliba of Toledo, along with brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Emory Shaw of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Nelsonville Treva Shaw Fayette Street Helen Shaw Fort Wayne Ind Samuel Saliba Toledo Emory Shaw Philadelphia

Davis Heads Police Unit for Nelsonville Auxiliary

Kenneth Davis was elected captain of the Nelsonville Auxiliary Police at the recent meeting. Paul Altier named lieutenant, with Jack Whyte, Noel Simonton and Billy Perry as sergeants. Whyte becomes quartermaster and Simonton secretary. The officers assume office Thursday.

Nelsonville Kenneth Davis Chestnut Street Paul Altier Jack Whyte Noel Simonton Billy Perry Whyte Simonton

Former Murray Man To Celebrate 94th Birthday

Nelsonville July resident Fred Surgen of 944 Poplar Street, formerly of Murray City, will observe his 94th birthday on Thursday. A life member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, he recently resided at the Dew Heel until several weeks ago.

Nelsonville Fred Surgen Poplar St Murray City Surgen Dew Heel Knights of Pythias Lodge

Harmony Class Elects Officers At Christmas Party

NELSONVILLE The Harmony Class of First Christian Church held its annual Christmas party and dinner at Mrs. Dean James's home on Madison Street. A business meeting followed the meal during which Marilyn Carter was chosen president Ruth Warren vice president Deloris Morman secretary Wanda Green treasurer Alberta Haning card chairman. A gift exchange secret pal was conducted and Mrs. May Steenrod received a class teacher gift. Names were drawn for next year's secret pals and the January meeting will be at Mrs. Marilyn Carter's home.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Dean James Madison Street Marilyn Carter Ruth Warren Deloris Morman Wanda Green Alberta Haning May Steenrod

Vinton Social Visits Highlight Local Families

Mrs. Marie Alexander and Mrs. Beatrice Evans visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Alexander and sons of Columbus. Mrs. Anna Higgins spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Waugh and Gary of Bidwell. Carl and Penny Tackett spent a weekend with their grandmother Mrs. Pearl Tackett Route 2.

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