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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1961

Page

3

Appropriation Approved and Bond Counsel Refused Signature

Nelsonville council adopts the 1961 appropriations totaling 250 576 dollars. City Solicitor Nancy Skomp refuses to sign a memorandum with Porter Stanley Treffinger and Platt, saying she was not consulted and questions on municipal bonds. council asks for firm reply and timing of steps to proceed.

Nelsonville Nancy Skomp Columbus Porter, Stanley, Treffinger and Platt Skomp Utilities Committee John Brooks Council Betty Butts Herbert Little Madison St

Phillips II Candidate Files May Primary Petition

A Phillips II candidate appeared for the May primaries and planned to file the petition with the Board of Elections on Thursday.

Phillips II Board of Elections

Myrtle Doolittle Dies at 103 Court Street Home

Myrtle Doolittle aged 103 of 103 Court Street died at 5 30 a m Tuesday at her home in Point Pleasant according to city death notice.

Myrtle Doolittle Point Pleasant Court St

York Honor Pupils Named

BUCHTEL The York Elementary honor roll lists students from first to eighth grade. Names include Jackie Wagner Erma Blair Nora Collins Jane Ann Matheny Jean Sanborn Shelley Sullivan Rita Barber Sharon Campbell Vickie Conner Connie Meek Deborah Shing ler and many others across all grades with multiple entries per class.

Buchtel York Jackie Wagner Erma Blair Nora Collins Jane Ann Matheny Jean Sanborn Shelley Sullivan Rita Barber Sharon Campbell Vickie Conner Constance Meek Deborah Shingler

Baseball Players Honored By Valley Lodge in Nelsonville

A banquet at Knights of Pythias Hall honored 25 Pee Wee and Little League players sponsored by Valley Lodge K of P. Presentations included trophies for both teams, with remarks from Raymond C. Patton and guest Estel Crabtree. C Roy Tomlinson received a 50 year jewel for long service to the Knights of Pythias.

Nelsonvill Knights of Pythias Hall Valley Lodge K. of P Donnie Riley Clarence Winigman Rita Fields Ruth Mingus Beverly Warren Nelle Patton Barbara Barron Raymond C. Patton Valley Lodge Patton Pee Wee Jeff Mohney Billy Walker Sam Metcalf Mike Jacobs John Windle Robert Lineback Gary Blackford Max Pierce Steve Brown Pat Kelly Roger Blevins Moe Grace Courtney Hanning Pat Riley Kelly Adkins Charles Miller David Barber Bob Richards Charles Campbell Eugene Perkins Billy McConnel Jennice Barron Jeff Freer Estel Crabtree F. Glenn Sparks Columbus Ted Brown Edwards Sparks The Knights of Pythias of Ohio Supreme Tribunal C. Roy Tomlinson Tomlinson Central School Adelphi Lodge Adelphi Nelsonville

Anna Smith Dies at 77 in Glouster

Mrs. Anna Smith 77 of Bishopville died Monday at her home. Born in Filintwood Ohio in 1883 she was daughter of George and Liza Kat zenbach. Survived by husband Harvey four daughters and three sons with multiple siblings and 19 grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Bethel Mission Rev Ernest Williams Rev Edison Weaver with burial at Federal Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Wiley funeral home after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Glouster Anna Smith Bishopville Filintwood Ohio George and Liza Miller Katzenbach Bethel Mission Smith Harvey Stella Daugherty Florence Daugherty Ruth Spence Erna Bond Columbus Thurman

Sportsmen to Meet for Nelsonville Warren Robi Nettie Nomination

Fish and Game Club secretary announces a 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the Connnet clubhouse to nominate officers.

Nelsonville Warren Robinette Fish and Game Club Connett

Fellowship to Meet Nelsonville Outdoor Play Evening

The Young Adult Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keplar in Dorr Run at 6 p.m. Wednesday for an outdoor play.

Nelsonville Fellowship of the First Christian Church Arthur Keplar

Boosters to Meet Nelsonville York Athletics Group

Nelsonville York Athletic Boosters schedule a 7 p.m. meeting on Wednesday at York High. The group plans to discuss upcoming events and fundraising efforts for the school sports teams.

Nelsonville—York York High

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Reader Summary

Mount St Mary Hospital reports multiple admissions including Mrs Maude Wells Mrs Mary J Carter Mrs May Starner and Mrs Patricia Roley among others from Nelsonville Athens Union Furnace New Lexington Sugar Grove and The Plains. Newborn Teresa Kay Ackison is listed with the town of Nelsonville. Blood used one unit.

Mary J. Carter Nelsonville May Starner New Lexington Oscar McComas New Straitsville John Cottingham Paul Fields Melvin Hook Donald Watkins McArthur Boyd Allen the Plains John Giffin Mary Castell Buchtel Teresa Kay Ackison James Tipton Patricia Roley Sugar Grove

New Lexington Man Completes Six Month Electrical Course

William Johnson of New Lexington returns from Chicago where he completed a six month electrical technical course at Coyne Electrical School. He earned a diploma and an honor pin for a 95 average.

New Lexington William Johnson Chicago The Coyne Electrical School

Pirouette Club to Meet at Mrs. Koker’s Home

The Pirouette Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 133 St. Charles St. the home of Mrs. Ralph Koker Jr at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Nelsonville Pirouette Club Ralph Koker, Jr St. Charles St

Sportsmen to Elect New Lexington Officers at Meeting

The New Lexington Fish and Game Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 p m on January 11 in the mayor s office to elect officers and conduct association business.

New Lexington New Lexington Fish and Game Association

Circle to Meet Nelsonville Presbyterian Women

Circle 3 of the Presbyterian Women Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Roy Snackenburg's home, 87 Fayette Street.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Women’s Association Roy Snackenburg Fayette St

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