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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

Page

10

Johnson Hosts 1966 White House Social Start

President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson entertained 180 guests including Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Chief Justice Earl Warren. Tammy Grimes performed as the Johnsons learned their new chef reports Feb 1 and Rene Verdon departed over menu tensions. Humphrey misaddressed Johnson as Mr Vice President during toasts, drawing muted reactions.

Washington White House Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Earl Warren Johnsons William H. Dallas Blair House Rene Verdon Humphrey Muriel Humphrey Appar

Nelsonville York school reopens after break

Nelsonville York School opened for classes Thursday morning with most pupils present. Bus routes were generally smooth though some buses ran late getting over routes.

Nelsonville — York School

New Officers Installed By Pi Delta Pi

Nelsonville chapter Pi Delta Pi installs new officers Monday night at Pythian Hall. Gary Haynes presides, aided by Courtney Haning and Greg Warren. New officers include Steve Wharton as chancellor, Steve Mender as vice chancellor, Jim Schultz as secretary, Jim Pierce as treasurer, Kelley Adkins as chaplain, David Barber as custodian, Jim Maiden as marshal, John Coker Jr inner guard, Scott Mender outer guard. Meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Nelsonville Pythian Hall Pi Delta Pi Gary Haynes Courtney Haning Marshall Greg Warren Steve Wharton Steve Mender Jim Schultz Jim Pierce Kelley Adkins David Barber Jim Maiden John Coker, Jr Scott Mender

Driver Cited After Crash at Nelsonville Intersection

Police cited John Molnar, 48, of Columbus for conditional speed after a single vehicle crash at the E Chestnut and Canal Street intersection around 8 50 p m Wednesday. His 1966 sedan went left of center for over 100 feet, struck a curb, and knocked down two signs before continuing 100 more feet. He is to appear in Nelsonville Mayor Court January 30.

Nelsonville E. Chestnut Canal Street John Molnar Carolyn Columbus

Marines Train at San Diego and Camp Pendleton

Marine Pvt. James L. Pancake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies L. Pancake of Nelsonville, completed basic training in San Diego and is assigned to Camp Pendleton for combat and specialist training. Also noted are local visits and family news from Lancaster, Peebles, Roseville, Canton, Millfield Route, and Athens.

Nelsonville — Marine James L. Pancake Charlies L. Pancake Jackson St Nelsonville Marine Corps San Diego Calif Camp Pendleton Chauncey Jack Martin Lancaster Millfield Raymond Savage Peebles Mary Savage Florence Wilson William Wetzel Roseville Earl Wilson Canton S. L. Darst Jerry Lee Darst Mare Alan Athens

Nelsonville Street Crews Keeping Busy

Safety Director Clarence Kelley said crews cleared snow from the Public Square and business district on Tuesday and Wednesday. An end loader from Wharton Supply Co and two city dump trucks were used to dump snow along the river bank while all streets remain passable with limited plowing equipment.

Nelsonville Clarence Kelley Public Square Wharton Supply Co

Chauncey Parish Planning Council Meets Friday Evening

The Chauncey Parish planning council is to meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Parish House. Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Junior Fellowship also meets Friday at 4 p m at the Church.

Chauncey Parish Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Junior Fellowship

FBI Agent Leads Police Training Class in Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident agent Mack Ellis of the FBI conducted the first session of prowler investigations training for city police and auxiliaries in the city council chambers. Police Chief Max Valkinburg said 14 men attended the class and that sessions will be held frequently with instructors from the State Highway Patrol and other area agencies.

Nelsonville Mack Ellis Federal Bureau of Investigation Athens Max Valkinburg State Highway Patrol

Births and Admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list births and admissions for several residents and nearby towns. Among births are Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hutchinson of New Marshfield Route 1. Admissions include Florence Mecum and Debra Hite, with numerous patients from Gore, Wellston, Trimble, Logan, Nelsonville, Athens, Mineral and surrounding areas. Some transfers indicate patients moving to University Hospital in Columbus.

Mrs. Franklin Hutchinson New Marshfield Florence Mecum Jacksonville Debra Hite Gore Viola M. Manter Logan Theresa Kittle Trimble Addie Bethel Maple Heights Rest Home Wellston Harry Andrews Glouster Bertha Howson Nelsonville Kenneth McClellan Donald Levering Mary J. Thomas Murray City William Brown Carbondale University Hospital Columbus John Beattie New Straitsville Bess Lax Athens Orland Ely Mineral

Glouster Socials Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Sunday visitors gathered at multiple homes including Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDivitt with Norman and Frances Walsh groups from Walbridge and Columbus. Gene Paul McDivitt, Arkansas Tech student, vacationed with his parents. Grace Sayre left for Phoenix to spend winter with Bob and family. Lena E. Davis hosted Thomas Masterson from Pennsville.

Walter McDivitt Norman Brown Gene Paul Judith Ann Walbridge Arkansas Polytechnic College Russellville Ark Paul Coley Jacksonville Frances Walsh Harold Walsh Don Lowery Frank Watson Billy Hannah Tammy Timmy Lillian Curry Dana Zarley Columbus Howard Zarley Johnstown Denzil Ellen Kay Roberts Re Zarley Glouster Grace Sayre Phoenix Ariz Bob Sidington and Lena E. Davis Maplewood Thomas Masterson Pennsville

500 Club Hosts Dinner In Glouster Attended by Local Women

Mrs. Ernest Vernon entertained the 500 Club at Front Street, with a 6 PM dinner followed by two-table play. High score went to Miss Josephine Hedfelt, second to Mrs. Edward Ley, and low to Mrs. Earl Morris. Other attendees included Mrs. Carl Whaley, Mrs. C. E. Haskins, Mrs. Esther Lamborn, and Mrs. Albert Gordon.

Glouster Ernest Vernon 500 Front St Josephine Hedfelt Edward Ley Earl Morris Carl Whaley C. E. Haskins Esther Lamborn Albert Gordon

Nelsonville Senior Citizens Tour Columbus Center Visit

Twenty one Logan Nelsonville and area seniors traveled to Columbus to tour the Senior Citizens Center. Names on the Nelsonville trip included Mr and Mrs A D Powell and others. Plans were announced for a Logan Senior Citizens Center. Nick Sanborn spoke to Harmony Class First Christian Church sharing a juvenile delinquent case history via film.

Nelsonville Twentyone Senior Citizens Club Logan Columbus Senior Citizens Center A. D. Powell Harry Westfall Sr Leah Fick Nellie Hamer Nick Sanborn Athens County First Christian Church Wilbur Morman Williams Sanborn

Anniversary Plans Made by Knights of Pythias

Nelsonville report notes Valley Lodge 169 Pythias discussed August junior order convention in Indianapolis with Supreme Lodge to convene. A Feb 19 anniversary observance plan was created by Chancellor Commander Tom Hickman III. Elizabeth Inman suffered a hip fracture after a ice fall near Barnes Restaurant and was hospitalized.

Nelsonville — Valley Knights of Pythias Pythian James Hollenbaugh Pi Delta Pi Indianapolis Supreme Lodge Tom Hickman, III Nelsonville Elizabeth Inman E. Franklin Sr Barnes Mount St. Mary Hospital

Saint Andrews Club to Host Sister Euphemia Speaker

Saint Andrew's Catholic Woman's Club will meet February 1 at 7 30 p m with Sister Euphemia Mount St Mary Hospital administrator as guest speaker The gathering will be at Mrs James Holtel home 153 East Columbus Street In York Grange No 2436 Saturday meeting canceled due to road conditions announced by Wilbur D Mender master of the grange

Euphemia Mount St. Mary Hospital Saint Andrew's Catholic Woman’s Club James Holtel E. Columbus St York Grange Oak Grove Wilbur D. Mender

Nurses Guild Plans Sweetheart Ball at Elks Hall

Nelsonville Twig Seven Mount St Mary Hospital Guild held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Hoffman’s home on E Columbus Street. Plans were finalized for the annual Sweetheart Ball on February 5 at the Elks Hall with music by the Five Saints Band.

Nelsonville Twig Seven Mount St. Mary Hospital A Hoffman E. Columbus St Elks Hall Five Saints Band

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Tammy Grimes Dean Rusk Warren Stanley's Jacqueline Sandler Connies Massagic, Robbe and Pedwin Betty Rose’ Coats Chelwood Beacon Coast Guard New York Harbor FBI Coats Nurses Guild America Wolfe Chestnut St Frigidaire NEMA Ohio University Collins & Young Columbus St
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