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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1961

Page

5

Nelsonville reorganizes police force with new hires and training

Chief Max Valkinburg outlines plans for a re organized Nelsonville police department. Two new patrolmen Dale Townsend and Nick Sanborn join, with Clarence Wolfe as a regular officer. Officers will train at Athens and state academies while radios link to area sheriffs and patrols. Additional notes cover overtime, a planned Policemen's Ball, and 1960 arrest statistics.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Earl Hilleary Rotary Club Valkinburg Athens County Harold Shields Hilleary Civil Service Dale Townsend Nick Sanborn Clarence Wolfe Athens Police Department State Highway Patrol Sheriff's Association Fire Department Sheriffs Roy W Davis

Prayer Day Observance Set By Presbyterian Group

Circle No 1 members hosted the first year meeting in Nelsonville Church social rooms. President Mrs J M Hartley presided as treasurer report was accepted and the World Day of Prayer will be observed Feb 17 at the Church of the Epiphany. Circle leaders were told stockings will be distributed this year.

Nelsonville Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Women’s Association J. M. Hartley Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Nora Jo Hall Betty Crawford James Shumaker Eugene Snyder Crawford

Fraedrich Re-Elected School Board Chief

In Nelsonville William Fraedrich was re-elected board president and Richard Hubbard was returned as vice president. The vote on both offices was unanimous. The board raised the clerk salary to 160 dollars, fixed the third Monday as the meeting day, and adopted current rules and regulations.

Nelsonville William Fraedrich E. Washington Sr Richard Hubbard

Pandorian Club Sets January Meeting on Banking Topic

The Pandorian Club will hold its first 2 p.m. meeting of the year at Mrs. James Shumaker's home 467 Chestnut Street. Mrs. Richard Kunzman leads the program titled We Learn About Banking.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club James Shumaker Chestnut St Richard Kunzman

Meeting Canceled Circle 2 WSCS Cancelled at Parsonage

Circle 2 of the First Methodist Church WSCS led by Mrs Hazel Bean announced a Thursday evening meeting at the church parsonage but the gathering has been canceled.

Nelsonville Circle 2 Hazel Bean WSCS First Methodist Church

Nelsonville Visitors at Fayette Street Home

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Duncan of Lithopolis and their children Jeanne and Gary visited Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Duncan at 122 Fayette Street in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Donald Duncan Jeanne Gary Lithopolis C. D. Duncan Fayette St

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admissions and Discharges

The Mount St. Mary Hospital reports multiple births and admissions. Newborns to Beliford Snowden Barlow families listed, with several patients including Deborah Warner, David Graham, Frank Townsend, Margaret Noon, Edith Robinson, Letha Smith, Nathan Thomas, Clarence Meek, and John Giffin. Discharges note Mrs Larry Green and her son.

Deborah 8. Warner Athens David Graham Murray City Eben Chilcoate Millfield Frank Townsend Wilkesville Margaret Noon New Lexington Edith Robinson Glouster Letha Smith Nelsonville Nathan Thomas Clarence Meek John Giffin Larry Green Logan

Patsy Cox Honored On Seventh Birthday

Mrs. Bill Cox hosted a birthday party for Patsy Cox on her seventh birthday at St. Charles Street in Nelsonville. Guests included Sandy Wilson Jennifer Dishong and Rita Carter who won prizes. Refreshments were served and favors given to the guests including Lelia Todd and Debbie Fick among others with Marilyn Carter assisting.

Patsy Cox Nelsonville Bill Cox St. Charles St Patsy Sandy Wilson Jennifer Dishong Rita Carter Lelia Todd Vicki Janice McCombs Debbie Fick Debbie Johnson Carolyn Virginia Carter Merilee Kunzman Jemnifer Dishong Cox Marilyn Carter

Nelsonville Rainbow Girls election set for Wednesday

Nelsonville assembly No. 100 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will elect officers Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. All girls should bring a quarter for a donation to the Helen Washburn Memorial Fund.

Nelsonville Assembly of the Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Helen Washburn

Birth of Gail Evelyn Lash in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs John Lash of 193 Canal Street announce the birth of their daughter Gail Evelyn on December 30 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Grace Lash and Mr and Mrs Elza Miller, all of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John Lash Canal St Gail Evelyn Mount St. Mary Hospital Grace Lash Elza Miller

Antique Auto Dinner Meeting Planned in Nelsonville

The Athens County Antique Auto Association schedules a dinner meeting at Ethel's Tea Room at 7 p.m. Saturday in Nelsonville. The event invites members to gather for meals and discuss club activities.

Nelsonville Athens County Antique Auto Association Ethel’s

Christmas Guests and Visits Across Local Families

A mosaic of holiday gatherings spans Athens Logan and surrounding areas as families hosted relatives and friends over Christmas. Notable visits included the McVeys and Johnsons from Athens, the McGlothlins, Cherry, and Lambert clans, and many others from Columbus Logan and Warren Ohio.

Albert Ingmire Union Furnace Charles McVey Athens Harry McVey Brandenton Fla Ralph Johnson Johnson Harry McGlothlin Max McGlothlin Cecil McGlothlin Opal Powell Visi Paul Hull Carl Hull John Mosure Sandy Yarborough Columbus Elizabeth Patton Don Castell Logan Harry Wilson Ellen Jim Ingmire Leone Wisecup Fairborn Ingmire Lillian Howard Robert Howard Mae Currie Ray Will Roy Taylor Warren Ohio Earl Loomis Sr Earl Anthony

Boosters to Meet Nelsonville York Athlet ic Boosters

Athletic boosters will meet at 7 p m on Wednesday in the York High School building to discuss upcoming events and support for sports programs.

Nelsonville — York York High School

Mount St Mary Hospital marks tenth anniversary year

The Mount St Mary Hospital in Nelsonville marked its tenth anniversary in 1960 10th year expansion and improvements included adding 12 beds bringing total capacity to 87 The year saw staff rise from 123 to 136 and 3792 total admissions 658 births 340 boys 318 girls The period also featured guild activity gifts and accreditation news with Dr T J Najm elected chief of staff and C S Matheny as advisory board president

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Farley Brunton Glouster Alice Kelso Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Perry County Twig New Lexington Vocational Industrial Club of Buchtel-York High School Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Nelsonville Elks Lodge Joint Commission On the Accreditation of Hospitals American College of Physicians American College of Surgeons American Hospital Association American Medical Association Ohio State Department of Health Nelsonville Gray Ladies Athens County American Red Cross T. J. Najm C. S. Matheny Haydenville

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