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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1958

Page

2

Progress Reports Slated At Parade of the Hills Meeting

Nelsonville prepares for the Parade of the Hills festival with a 7 pm meeting of the committee chairmen and former leaders. Attendees include William Mechem, Mrs. Rita Woody, Mrs. Nora Jo Hall, Everett Woody, Watson Wolfe, and others as plans for Aug 7 13 proceed. The carnival contract with Gooding Amusement of Columbus is in place, and earnings may fund valley charity projects this year.

Nelsonville Jack Riley William Mechem Rita Woody Nora Jo Hall Everett Woody Watson Wolfe Mabel Haffner Roland Pierce Paul Betts Betty Butts Delbert Kuhn Riley Gooding Amusement Firm Columbus Jacksonville

Managers Life Tough Pee Wee Leaguers Diversions

Nelsonville reporters recount light moments from Pee Wee and Little League seasons. A infielders fascination with a cow beyond the fence distracts players, while seven errors spur a pitcher to sarcasm about hitting. One manager learns a rival took his first baseman on an overnight camp trip and jokes about unfair competition.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Birthday Birth of Paula Joleen Collins

John and Eileen Collins of Fullerton announce the birth of their daughter Paula Joleen on June 20, sharing the coincidence with her mother s birthday. The family notes Mr Collins is a Nelsonville resident and Ohio University graduate who teaches at Fullerton Junior College.

Nelsonville John and Eileen Collins N. Howard Ave Fullerton Calif Paula Joleen Collins Ohio University Fullerton Junior College

Births and dismissals at Mount St. Mary Hospital

New arrivals include a son for Mr and Mrs John Conn of New TraItsville. Admits include Miss Jean Verdone Glouster and Mrs Rosemary Sherritt Hav enville among others. Dismissals list Mrs Virgil Nichols New Marshfield Route 2 with daughter and several others. Blood used 1 unit.

John Conn New Traitsville Jean Verdone Glouster Rosemary Sherritt Havenville Ervin Frasure Logan Valeria Ruffner Emory Lantz Trimble Helen Thomas Garfield Nicholson Chauncey Virgil Nichols New Marshfield George Deal Floyd Kimble New Lexigton Warren Dupler Buchtel Paul A. Hall Nelsonville Charles Drake

Correction clarifies Nelsonville car accident details

A report fixes the Saturday accident near the Sts intersection noting Jimmy Reeves of Nelsonville owned the parked car struck by William Gibson of Sharpburg. Police filed no charges. In a separate matter Floyd Hook of Nelsonville was fined $10 plus costs for intoxication in Mayor Auflick’s court.

Nelsonville Sts Jimmy Reeves William Gibson Sharpsburg Reeves Floyd Hook Robert Auflick

Local social notes and a Columbus harness win

Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan and son Paul from Columbus and others from Jacksonville and Columbus. Wedding guests, family visits, and multiple household moves are noted across Coshocton Trimble Mansfield Barberton and Lancaster. Irish Ballad wins Class B handicap trot at Hilliards Raceway paying $25.80 on 11 to 1 odds.

Albert Gordon Evan Morgan Paul Melvin Allard Thelma Winster John Temple Columbus Robert Talbert Connie Susan Patsy Eisenaugle Jacksonville Elizabeth Gordon Loretta McGlaughlin Essa Cairelli Ronnie Poches Dayton Cairelli Mary Newsad Bernard Ray S. S. Underwood Madge Chenoweth Lancaster Camp Grounds Trimble Laura Zimmer Dorothy Saulters Homer Vian Stephen Diana Scott Mansfield Leslie Sprouse Randy Larry George Marquis Myron Marquis Lee Zane Marquis Craig Barberton Larry Sprouse Leslie Mr. Marquis Margaret Davis New England Ohio Hilliards Raceway Mystery Chance Charles Sims Waldo

Nelsonville Chieftains Plan Picnic and Reading Club Notes

The Little Chieftains reading club met at the library with seven members. Tim Weaver brought two games, Johnny Hartley told a story, and Mrs. James Pritchard told The Little Black Pot. Plans are underway for a picnic on Wednesday July 16. Fourteen MYF members from First Methodist Church returned from the Institute at Lancaster Camp Grounds with counselors Mrs. J. Wilson and Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Wentz. theme was Does a Belief in God Matter.

Little Chieftains Reading Club Tim Weaver Johnny Hartley James Pritchard Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church MYF Lancaster Camp Grounds Jim Elliott Dave Anderson Jerry Maffin Ron Bean Sharon Konkle Sharon Clouston Sharon Bean Beverly Bennett Tanya Priser Joyce Forbes Peggy Mingus Jackie Wilson Kathy McDaniels Tanya Reynolds J. Wilson F. M. Wentz God

Frank O'Neil Dies at 72 in Nelsonville

Frank O'Neil of Nelsonville died Thursday morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a long illness. He was 72, born in Little Hocking, worked as an agent and telegrapher for the Hocking Valley and later Chesapeake and Ohio railroads, then ran a watch and clock repair business. He is survived by his wife May, daughter Mrs. Herman Humphrey, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services are Saturday at 2 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday.

Plains Frank O'Neil Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Little Hocking David Mina O’neil Hocking Valley Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Modern Woodmen and Order of Railroad Telegraphers May Herman Humphrey The Ralph John Michael LaValle Columbus Clara Soliday Washington Johnson Funeral Home Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Green Lawn Cemetery

Pirouette Club Hosts World Theme Picnic at City Park

The Pirouette Club met Tuesday night for a picnic at the shelter house in the city park for members and their children. Each child received a flag of a nation and a favor. A brief business meeting followed. the next gathering will be a September dinner when new officers are installed.

Shelter House Pirouette Club

Nurses Meet Friday in Logan with Guest Speaker

The Practical Nurse Association of Ohio Division 14 will hold its regular meeting at the D of A Hall in Logan Friday at 7 30 p m Betty Newton will be guest speaker Attendees should bring a wrapped 25 cent article for a grab sale and sales tax stamps All practical nurses or anyone interested in the work are invited to attend.

Practical Nurse Association of Ohio Division 14 D of A Logan Betty Newton

Early golf origins debated by historians

The article notes some historians argue golf began in Holland rather than Scotland, traditionally seen as the sport's homeland. It also recounts Gustavus Franklin Swift starting Swift and Company with $20 borrowed at age 16.

Holland Scotland Gustavus Franklin Swift Swift and Company

Former Band Director Mary Jane McKinley Admitted for Observation

Miss Mary Jane McKinley, former Union Furnace band director and last year assistant at Nelsonville High School, has entered St. Anthony Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. She also directed the First Methodist Church choir.

Mary Jane McKinley Union Furnace Nelsonville High School St. Anthony Hospital Columbus First Methodist Church

Warren Extends Daylight Time to October End

Warren City Council approved extending daylight saving time beyond the usual September end date. The move aligns Warren with Youngstown and Cleveland by keeping clocks ahead through the last Sunday in October.

Warren Youngstown Cleveland

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