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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1960

Page

3

Geiser Keplar Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Carolyn Jean Geiser and Ralph L. Keplar wed in a double ring ceremony at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Orrville Ohio on July 1 The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta and carried a white Bible The couple live in Orrville Route 2 after employment with J M Smucker Co 275 guests attended the reception at Oak Grove Feldwshir Hall The bride and groom are Dalton Nelsonville High School graduates.

Christian Missionary Alliance Church Orrville Ohio Carolyn Jean Geiser Donald Geiser Dalton Ralph L. Keplar Clarence Keplar Nelsonville Mary Lou Nussbaum Oris Nickles Glennia Keplar Marilyn Geiser Archie Sherri Keplar Jack Hearld Wilbur Herr Larry Reber Ralph Geiser Donald Reber Ronald Geiser Oak Grove Feldwshir Hall Ruth Keplar Jackie Clinton Sandy Blatter Loretta Habegger Carol Ann Hochstetler Dalton High School J. M. Smucker Co

Cash Funds Show Only Slight Change in June

Nelsonville city reports small shifts in month end cash. May 31 total $62,996.41. June 30 $62,963.49. June receipts $15,704.20. disbursements $15,737.12. General fund closed $4,453.71 with receipts $6,841.38 and expenditures $4,426.37. Other department balances include Water operation 8,188.31. sewer rental 7,827.78. street 4,934.28. parking meter 4,645.65. recreation 1,386.08. water guarantee deposits 7,196.63. permanent improvement land 2,074.37. building maintenance 7,922.58. Invested funds unchanged: Sewer revenue 25,000. permanent improvement 50,000.

Alonzo Figgins Mabel Tigner General Fund

Davis Cup Opens as Bartzen and MacKay Lead U S

The United States Davis Cup team begins the campaign in Quebec with Bernard Bartzen and Barry MacKay set to meet Canada in the opening singles of the American Zone first round. The match marks the start of a long road back for the Americans in the competition.

Quebec United States Bernard Bartzen Barry MacKay Canada

Dangerous Fire Halts at Ernie Hartman Tread Service

A dangerous fire was doused Thursday at Ernie Hartman Tread Service 65 S Orchard St. Rubber dust in an exhaust system ignited by an arc in an electric motor. Firefighters arrived after being called at 8 35 am. Fire Chief Robert Courter said the operator quenched the flash fire with water. No damage was visible.

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Virgil Emrick in Logan

Mr and Mrs Lewis Brown hosted a surprise party at their home for Mrs Virgil Emrick mother of Mrs Brown The event also marked the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Brown Attendees included the Emrick family Spicer Hood and Azbell families from Logan Columbus Nelsonville and Athens with several children present

Logan Lewis Brown Virgil Emrick Brown Nelsonville Roy Azbell Athens

Coach Graham to lead meeting at Glouster High

Glouster High School football coach Paul Graham will hold a 10 o'clock Saturday meeting in Room 16 to explain the summer conditioning program.

Glouster Paul Graham Glouster High School

Bake Sale Planned by Daughters at Economy Store

A bake sale is planned for Saturday morning at the Economy Store, organized by the Glouster group Daughters. The event aims to raise funds for local needs and community support.

Glouster

Family Visits Span Nelsonville and Logan This Week

Miss Love, a local graduate, travels to Logan to visit cousin Mrs Olive Krieg Duffy and then Nelsonville to see Mrs Nancy Krieg Skemp. She is hosted by Frank Freer and Mrs Freer. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Cliff Barber return from Burlington Iowa where they stayed with daughter Mrs Ted Lewandofski and family.

N. H Frank Freer

Scouts Plan Hike Nelsonville After Clues

Scout Troop 9 will meet at 12 30 p m Monday at Little House. After collecting clues the group will hike short distance. The West Berlin zoo celebrated two blessed events births of a white wooled llama and a sitating in the antelope family.

Nelsonville Girl Little House West Berlin

Cancer Drive Progresses in York Township

Nelsonville reports ongoing cancer drive activity with a list of additional volunteers led by chairwoman Mrs Bessie Ball and co chairs in Buchtel and Deanville. Helpers are urged to turn in all contributions to the Nelsonville office by 7 to 9 p m this evening near Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Also noted is a letter to Mrs Frances DeWees from Naples Italy where she studies for a doctorate and teaches Latin at North High School Columbus.

Nelsonville York Township Bessie Ball Buchtel Cleo Whitmore Joe Schenz John Sayre Walter Crane Russell McDonald Adelbert Patton William Russell Max Collins Happy Hollow Joe Turn John Thomas Kimberly Elsie Weaver Cochairman Mary Beckler Deanville Mercedine Warren Elsie Scott Jean Smart Ball Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Clara DeWees Neal Frances DeWees Naples Italy Lawrence DeWees Columbus DeWees North High School

Bridge Club Reunion Draws Former Members at Nelsonville Park

Nelsonville residents recall past gatherings as the Weekly Bridge Club held its annual reunion at Nelsonville City Park. A noon basket dinner preceded daytime games, with many members and their families attending from Columbus, Chillicothe, Waynesburg, The Plains, and nearby towns.

Nelsonville Dan Woody Steve Dianne Columbus Dwight Kuhn Loretta Chillicothe Myrtle Christopher Waynesburg Paul Williams the Plains Bill Mingus Peggy Ruth Phyllis Helen Joe Raymond Patton Debbie Riley James Hollenbaugh Bob Bill

Logan Personal Notes Doings At Greenman Home

Guests of Mr and Mrs B G Greenman and family at N Market Street include Mr and Mrs H A Weber and their son from Davenport Iowa. Mrs Weber is Mrs Greenman’s sister. The son will stay for an extended visit after his parents leave in a week. Miss Kathy Spehek of Cleveland visits Mr and Mrs William D Moore and their son. Kathy is Moore’s niece. Mrs Moore will take Kathy back to Cleveland for an extended visit with relatives.

B. G. Greenman N. Market Street H. A. Weber Davenport, Ia Kathy Spehek Cleveland William D. Moore Kathy William Moore

Oakdale Youth Dedicating Flag During Sunday Service

The youth of Oakdale plan a flag dedication at 10 30 during the morning service. Awards will be given to winners of the youth program contest.

Glouster Oakdale

Water Show At Local Pool Set For Two Evenings

Nelsonville plans a Hawaiian Holiday water show at the community pool on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Thirty local girls will swim to Hawaiian music with special diving numbers. Barney Andrews is master of ceremonies and Jeannine West is show director. Public invited.

Barney Andrews Jeannine West

Straitsville Man Injured in Auto-Truck Collision

Emil C. Thompson, 43, of New Straitsville Route 1, treated at Hocking Valley Hospital after a Thursday morning crash at Zanesville Ave and Vine St. Driver Harry W. Vincent, 47, of New Straitsville Route 1, cited for running a red light. Thompson had a badly lacerated left ear. Thompson’s car totaled. truck moderately damaged.

LOGAN Emil C. Thompson New Straitsville Hocking Valley Hospital Zanesville Ave Vine St Harry W. Vincent Vincent

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Erdy of Columbus, a daughter. Several admissions include Mrs. Emma Wright Buchtel and Miss Sally Householder Bremen among others. Names listed encompass residents of Junc tion City Nelsonville Logan Logan and surrounding towns. Blood transfusion noted as 3 units.

Emma Wright Buchtel Sally Householder Bremen Michael Strohl Junction City Douglas Strohl Skivers Nelsonville Lena Schoonover Chauncey Charles Biffle McArthur Hazel Easterling Murray City Emil Cox New Lexington Elizabeth Kennedy Shirley Daugherty Lancaster Delbert Hillyer New Straitsville Glenda Shriner Logan Jeffrey Freeman Columbus Barbara Hammond Susan Tolliver Athens Barbara Nutts Glouster Mike Biggs Lena Luzadder Linda Goss Genevieve Wright

Autoists To Meet In Nelsonville Ohio Club

Southern Ohio Old Auto Club will hold a meeting tonight at 8 PM at Keith Zimmerman's New Marshfield Route 1 Garage in Nelsonville Ohio.

Ohio Old Auto Club Keith Zimmerman New Marshfield Route 1

Patrol Records Speeding Driver At 100 MPH In 35 Zone

State Highway Patrol charged John William Fuller Jr with operating a motor vehicle at 100 miles per hour in a 35 zone in Nelsonville Route 2. He must appear in Mayor Earl Hilleary s court Sunday at 8 p m. Thomas Merz pleaded guilty July 11 to an intoxication complaint and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. John William Hall of Nelsonville Rural was cited to appear for arraignment in the mayor s court this evening on a charge of unsafe operation.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol John William Fuller, Jr Earl Hilleary Thomas Merz Hilleary John William Hall Mayor’s Court

Rev J A Long to Lead Nelsonville Church Sunday

Rev J A Long former Christian Church pastor will fill the pulpit Sunday at 10 30 a m in place of Rev Ted Faulconer. CYF members will depart for Camp Christian.

Long Nelsonville J. A. Long The Christian Church Ted Faulconer CYF Camp Christian

Teresa Louise Cox Born to Mr and Mrs Cox

Mr and Mrs Dan Cox announce the birth of a daughter July 8 at White Cross Hospital in Columbus She is named Teresa Louise Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Cox and Mr and Mrs Glen Tharp Nelsonville Great grandparents are Mrs C L Tharp Nelsonville and Mrs W S Halsey Richmond VA

Nelsonville Dan Cox Linda Tharp Columbus White Cross Hospital Teresa Louise Ralph Cox Glen Tharp C. L. Tharp W. S. Halsey Richmond

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