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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

9

Weil Seeks Presidency Of The BRT In Tight Race

William J. Weil 51 announced at the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention in Cleveland that he will seek the BRT presidency. He challenged W. P. Kennedy 67 who has led the union since 1949, as delegates foresee a close race with voting likely after next week. Weil denounced waste and conservatism and urged a younger, aggressive leadership to restore workers to prominence.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Railroad William J. Weil Weil BRT W. P. Kennedy

Deanville Chapel members plan meeting on new building

All members and friends of the Deanville Chapel are urged to gather in the chapel to hear reports elect officers and map the completion of the new church. Rev Leonard MelIntire invites volunteers for a work day Saturday from 9 a m to 4 p m at the chapel site.

Nelsonville Deanville Leonard MelIntire

Stag Party and Fish Fry Planned by VEW Post

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 in Nelsonville will host a stag party and fish fry on Friday night. A perch fillet dinner begins at 9 p m with a tournament from 7 30 to 9 p m and further entertainment after dinner. Tickets cost 1 per person for members social members and invited guests.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

Masonic Officers Installed in New Straitsville

The Rose Temple 84 Pythian Sisters held an installation for the coming year at the K of P hall with 16 members and four guests present. Roxie Wolfe Hattie Bright and Sylvia Brownes from Logan Temple assisted. A potluck lunch followed. Several local residents and visitors were mentioned including William Murphy Margaret Rushin Edward Lawson and others.

New Straitsville — Forest Rose Temple K of P Roxie Wolfe Hattie Bright Sylvia Brownes Logan Temple William Murphy Columbus Robert Sines Margaret Rushin Elizabeth Mills Nelsonville Edward Lawson Harve Eberts Logan Gleaners The Methodist Church Della Arnett Arnett Orpha Wilson David Lloyd Margaret Lloyd Thelma Tolbert the Plains Leonard White Charles Lowry Murray City John Spicer Charles Lawson Claudia Potts

Birthdays and visits highlight Chauncey social notes

Chauncey residents host relatives and friends from Athens Columbus Sugar Creek Nelsonville and Baker Settlement. The week features birthday dinner for Don Forsyth hosted by Miss Francis Howard with guests Charles Howard Bernice Pritts and Janice Howard. Other gatherings include Ruth Simpson visiting Mrs Myrtle Simpson, Grover Patton with the Mulpas, and Brookins families visiting with Tippett and Williams relations.

Hubert Bobo Howard Bobo Chauncey Bill Evener Diana Penny Debbie Sugar Creek Francis Howard Don Forsyth Charles Howard Athens Terry Billy and Johnny Bernfice Pritts Janice Howard Ruth Simpson Columbus Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson Grover Patton Robert Mulpas Guy Brookins Neal Tippett David Susan Elizabeth Harold Brown Baker Settlement Brown Brookins Ralph Williams Donna Williams Teresa Paul Easler Nelsonville

Hocking Street Beauty Shop Change of Ownership

Nelsonville reports Catherings Beauty Shop has been bought by Mrs. Merre North who will open Tuesday for beauty services at the same Hocking Street location. Miss Catherine Herald leaves after eight years to take a position in Columbus. Kenneth Davis is named layleader for Epiphany Church Sunday with a morning prayer and sermon at 9 50, followed by coffee at 10 30.

Nelsonville Merreleen North Catherings Beauty Shop Hocking St Catherine Herald Columbus North Esther's Kenneth Davis Epiphany Episcopal Church

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