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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1962

Page

3

Baptist Church to Install New Pastor in Nelsonville

The Rev. Richard A. Bridges of Columbus will be installed as pastor of First Baptist Church Adams Street in Nelsonville with open ceremonies at 3 p.m. Sunday. Ministers from several towns will assist. proceeds support the church building fund.

Nelsonville Richard A. Bridges Columbus First Baptist Church Adams St Miss Polley B. J. Hall Tom Curry Lucille Conrad Sharon Long B. R. Brantley Macedonia Baptist Church Ohio Baptist Executive General Macedonia Church Anderson Sisters Lynchburg Edith Walker Mr. Bridges Joann Anderson Lynchburg, Va

Crash Driver Cited Twice in Nelsonville Incident

Robert M. Delong 34 of 233 W Franklin Sr was cited for unsafe operation and leaving the scene after his car knocked over a stop sign and a Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital directional sign at Canal and Washington). He backed into Thomas Clyde Lanning’s car, damaging the bumper and transmission, then left the scene. Lanning reported Delong claimed to have fallen asleep. A hearing is set for 7 30 p m Sunday in Mayor Hoffman's court.

Nelsonville Robert M. Delong W. Franklin Sr Delong Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Canal and Washington Sts Thomas Clyde Lanning Fairview St Lanning Adams Sts Canal - Washington William Hoffman

Episcopal Bible School Set at Church of the Epiphany

A vacation Bible school will convene next week at the Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville for four age groups from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The theme is The Bible with courses We Have a Bible Our Bible Men Who Cared in Bible Times Book of the Ages. Sister Edna Brooks of Church Army will direct, assisted by Mrs. Beckler and Rev. Sturm. Registration starts 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Jefferson St Edna Brooks Church Army Cincinnati Robert Beckler Raymond Loring Sturm

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes and Local Detections

Mount St. Mary Hospital lists births for several families including the Cooks Canters Stumps and other admissions and discharges. The Nelsonville self service laundry was robbed of detergent starch and soft drinks in a pre seven o clock Thursday incident reported by police.

Nelsonville W. Washington St

Wolf Pen Visitor Notes Tie to Local Figures

Mrs. Marga ret Houdashelt of Racine and many area families are listed as visiting relatives and hosting guests across Nelsonville and Radcliff. Kenneth C. Davis, adjutant paymaster of the Cpl. Thomas Pritchard Detachment, US Marines, attended a staff conference in Columbus after the state convention.

Naomi Smith Wolf Pen Margaret Houdashelt Racine Albert Heilman J. R. Murphy Logan Harley Johnson Clem Knox Radcliff Fred Tuckerman Kathyrn McGhee Sandra Jennie Steppe Ketrena Columbus Charley Smith Jan Sandra McGhee G. W. Walker Everett Lambert Cecil Gillogly Stevie Carla Jo Wesley Frye Marvin Ada Lambert Kenneth Grover Joy James Johnson Jamie Sue Gene Evans Michael Kay Steven Middleport Nora Johnson Joseph Johnson Betty Hamm Nelsonville Kenneth C. Davis Cpl Thomas Pritchard Marine Corps League League

Currens Family Reunion Held at Old Man's Cave

Currens descendants and friends gathered July 4 for a reunion honoring William and Daisy Currens longtime Murray City residents. A noon buffet honored Mr. and Mrs. Gene Devol and extended family from Kensington, Circleville, and Athens with plans announced for next year at Rising Park Lancaster.

Murray City William Daisy Currens Currens Old Man’s Cave Gene Devol Bill Marjorie Beth Ann Gary Kensington Bob Buchanan Pegby Jane Joe Lori Piqur Bill Wolfe Gail Jackie Circleville Bob Meredith Joyce Dennis Lisa Dee Dixon Bruce Debbie Athens John Currens Roy Elizabeth Ann Columbus John Huston Louise Ann Addison Person Tim and Perry Doris Meredith Grace Ann Wooten Floyd Canter Rosann Snyder Gerald Devol Ruth Ann Carbon Hill Rising Park Lancaster

Local Bridge Clubs Hold Meetings In Straitsville

The Bridge Club met at Margaret Boyle's home with seven players. prizes awarded to Juliette Hatem Jean Williams and Elizabeth Miller. The Jolly Eight met at Anna Lillico's with seven players. lunch served by Mrs. Lillico. Social visits included Buckeye Trail Riding Club at the White home and several local trips to Logan Columbus and Pompano Beach. In Las Vegas Emile Griffith defends his welterweight title against Ralph Dupas in a 15 round non broadcast bout at the convention center. Hank Aaron and Juan Pizarro highlighted Major League action with a Braves win and a White Sox win respectively.

Gladys Lines New Straitsville Bridge Club Margaret Boyle Anna Lillico Marlene Devol Grace Leake Juliette Hatem Alice Faine Jean Williams Elizabeth Miller Elizabeth Mills Jolly Eight Bridge Club Genevieve Hartman Mildred Thompson Garnet Peart Lillico Leonard White Harry Davis Buckeye Trail Riding Club White Home Frank Donley Pompano Beach Fla Clarence Harkless Anna Lillo Logan Lawrence Burgess Columbus Las Vegas Nev Emile Griffith New York Ralph Dupas New Orleans Las Vegas Convention Center Hank Aaron Braves St. Louis Juan Pizarro White Sox Detroit Chicago

Powell Honored by Local Masons and Friends

More than 500 Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias and Pi Delta Pi members and families attended a basket picnic at City Park shelter house in Nelsonville. Mrs Carl Coakley gave thanks before dinner. A cake for Sunshine Billy Powell marked his age as he received a speech of appreciation after a Knights meeting and a card shower.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Pi Delta Pi Carl Coakley Sunshine Billy” Powell Mr. Powell Knights

League to Meet Nelsonville at Red Men’s Hall

Regular meeting of the American Legion or Corps League will be held at 6 p m Saturday at the Red Men’s Hall on West Washington Street.

Nelsonville Cpl Thomas Pritchard Marine Corps League Red Men’s Hall W. Washington St

UMWA Meeting Set in Nelsonville City Hall

Local Union 3905 of the United Mine Workers assembles at 1 30 p m on Saturday in the council chamber at City Hall announced Wesley Hawk local secretary.

UMWA Nelsonville City Hall Wesley Hawk

Marriage Is Announced In Nelsonville Ceremony

Rose mary Lynn Newman and Pvt Blythe U Swart Jr were married at the Newman residence with Rev J Gordon Sullivan officiating. Attendants Jim Day and Prentice Sullivan. Swart is stationed at Ft Knox Ky. Mrs Swart will remain at home for now.

Nelsonville Rosemary Lynn Newman Imogene Newman Buchtel John Newman Pvt Blythe U. Swart, Jr Blythe U. Swart Murray City Newman J. Gordon Sullivan Sardinia

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Baptist Church Episcopal Bible School Mount ST. Mary Hospital Ted Cook Charles Canter Shawnee Charles Stump Carolyn Phillips Haydenville Gary Phillips Richard McMillen New Lexington Frances Byrd Virginia Champ Deborah Danielson Esther Wolfe Dorothy Wolfe Lottie Smathers W. D. Witham Curtis Smathers Edward Matheny Chauncey Ruby Bernard Glouster Donald Johnson Sylvia Osborne Nan Ankel John Lopez McArthur The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Washington St Nelsonville, Ohio Wolf N. Straitsville Griffith Suzannah Eaton London Florida the Messenger Ohio Siam
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