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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

5

Honor Camp Uses City Pool on Wednesday Nights

Nelsonville recreation commission approves Zaleski Youth Honor Camp use of the municipal pool on Wednesdays with a qualified lifeguard. In exchange, campers perform weed cutting and maintenance. They also approve buying a diving board. Pool receipts total 1054.25 with season tickets 885 and daily admissions 169.25. James Holtel appointed to the commission replacing Warren Robinette.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Recreation Commission Zaleski Byron Andrews James Holtel E. Columbus St Earl Hilleary Warren Robinette

New Teller Stufflebean Joins Peoples Bank Staff

Jerry Stufflebean of Dorr Run Road has been added as a teller at Peoples Bank Co during the summer vacation period. He will be a junior next term in the College of Commerce at Ohio University.

Nelsonville Jerry Stufflebean Dorr Run Rd The Peoples Bank Co Stufflebean College of Commerce Ohio University

FASTEETH promises improved denture comfort and fit

FASTEETH powder provides a pleasant alkaline non acidic treatment to hold false teeth more firmly. It aims to reduce plate odor and the gummy taste while making eating and talking more comfortable. Sold at drug counters.

Communion Service at Epiphany Church in Nelsonville

Holy Communion will be served at 9 30 a m Sunday at Church of The Epiphany Episcopal Archdeacon David Thornberry presiding. The Rev Raymond Sturm of Newark will deliver the sermon and church school will meet at the same time.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Episcopal David Thornberry Raymond Sturm Newark

Cub Scout Committee Plans Summer Pack Meetings

A Cub scout committee will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Methodist Church to plan summer pack meetings and discuss upcoming activities.

Nelsonville Cub Scout Committee Methodist Church

Officers To Continue At Helm

CARBON HILL All officers of the Carbon Hill Alumni Association were re elected with the exception of the treasurer at the annual banquet and dance held in the community gymnasium. President Andrew Maze and vice president Ralph Rutherford head the slate with Joan Lax as secretary and Terry Courtney as treasurer. Courtney succeeds Rudy Blosser. The largest alumni reunion to date drew a large crowd. Dinner was by local women under Mrs Dorothy Spence. Don Blake gave the invocation and Andrew Maze delivered the welcome. Keith Hawk was toast master. Alumni of the year were Viola Courtney and Ira Wilkinson. Benediction by John Devol. Vic Joyce and his orchestra provided music for dancing.

Carbon Hill Don Blake Andrew Maze Keith Hawk Viola Courtney Ira Wilkinson John Devol Vic Joyce

Group 2 Members Plan Picnic Soon

Mrs James Cope hosted Group 2 of the Christian Church at the Kuhns home in Pinegrove Monday evening. Devotions were led by members and guest Mrs Ted Faulconer. Plans were made to attend the Appreciation Dinner at the church on June 20 for church women.

Nelsonville James Cope The Christian Church Delbert Kuhn Pinegrove Ted Faulconer Alonzo Figgins Inez Courtney William Powell Otto Tharp Anna Lowery Dix Powell John Clouston James Patton Clifford Barber Clarence Scott Clarence Green Faulconer

Stedems Visit Sisters in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Stedem of Little Rock Ark spent several days visiting his sisters Mrs Helene Kirwin and Mrs Elizabeth Matheny and their families in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville A. P Tony) Stedem Little Rock Ark Stedem Helene Kirwin Elizabeth Matheny

Nel sonville Women Democrats Meet Thursday

The Nelsonville Women’s Democratic Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Carl Howard 30 Campbell St.

Nelsonville Women's Democrat Club Carl Howard Campbell St

Salem Center social notes around Memorial Day visits

Mrs. Effie Baker of Columbus and others hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clair Edmundson and families. Memorial Day trips took many to Indianapolis for the races. The piece lists local visits, family travels, hospital, and relocations in Salem Center and nearby communities.

Alma Smith Salem Center Effie Baker Columbus Howard Dennison Mary Overly Clair Edmundson Marvin Miller John Gardner Wellston Indiana Miller Indianapolis Lloyd Smith

R S Winchell Dies At 69 In Nelsonville

Ruben S. Winchell 69 of Nelsonville Route 1 died Monday night at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a week of treatment. A native of Buchtel he was a retired miner and carpenter. Surviving are seven sons Samuel George Marvin Albert Charles Sylvester and Thomas of Nelsonville Route 1 three daughters Donna Graham Athens Isabelle Brooks Elyria and Betty Standall Columbus and 45 grandchildren. Services 1 p m Thursday at Johnson funeral home Rev John Lloyd Evans officiating burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at any time.

Nelsonville Ruben S. Winchell Mount St. Mary Hospital Winchell Buchtel Viola Samuel Columbus George Marvin Albert Charles Sylvester Thomas Donna Graham Athens Isabelle Brooks Elyria Betty Standall Johnson Funeral Home John Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery

Power Out In Buchtel Area Thursday Afternoon

Electric power service will be interrupted in Buchtel and surrounding area for about one hour starting at about 1 p.m. Thursday. The outage is due to a change over to a new substation, announced by Edward Howe, division line supervisor for the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.

Nelsonville Buchtel Edward Howe Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Howe

Degree of Master Mason Ceremony At Lodge 157

Will confer degree of Master Mason at 7 30 p m Thursday. G V Barber master announced. Past masters to fill stations for degree. Refreshments served.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge F&am G. V. Barber

Mr. Gilbert Dies At 57 In Ohio

Ansel Sam Gilbert aged 57 died Sunday morning in Marion Ohio after twenty years of work there He was born in Athens County to Charles Gilbert and Lucinda Gilbert of Lancaster He is survived by his mother a brother Charles R of Springfield a sister Dorothy McGlone of Lancaster and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p m at White Funeral Home with burial in Vanderhoof cemetery Rev Guy White officiating Friends may call at the funeral home at any time

Coolville Ansel Sam) Gilbert Marion Ohio Athens County Charles Gilbert Lucinda Gilbert Lancaster Charles R Springfield Dorothy McGlone White Funeral Home Vanderhoof Cemetery Guy White

Births and Admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital

Births include a son for Mr and Mrs Alfred Hook Hemlock a daughter for Mr and Mrs Jack Gaddis Shawnee and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Clarence O Nail Nelsonville. Notable admissions list include Mrs Marlene Knight Chauncey and Mrs Mary Winefordner New Straitsville plus several others. Discharges include Master Jimmy Guess Nelsonville and Mrs Ina Heller Corning Route among names.

Alfred Hook Hemlock Jack Gaddis Shawnee Clarence O’nail Nelsonville Admissions Sally Taylor Trimble Richard Phillips Gore Lillian Ruble Harry E. Davis Logan Beverly Bighouse McArthur Charles Selby Albany Tracey Whitney Glouster Maude Guess Robert Hoops New Straitsville Doll Foit Wellston Jimmy Guess Ina Heller Corning Pearl Hellyer Murray City Billy Seals Isabelle Cunningham Deanville Bernice Spencer Floyd Keeton, Jr Marlene Knight Chauncey

Shafers Mark and Wedding Anniversary Observed in Lancaster

Nelsonville reports the 53rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Shafer Sr of Winter Haven Florida celebrated at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Howard Collins in Lancaster with a surprise party. Attendees included many Shafer relatives and friends from Nelsonville as they gather for birthday observances. The Shafers plan to leave Thursday for Florida.

Nelsonville James Shafer Winter Haven Fla Howard Collins Lancaster Shafer Collins Connie Rita Neal Don Campbell Polk George Newman Bill Beth Jimmy Shafer Patty Steve Cam Brooker Susie Andy Mike Martha Robert Shafer Lynn Lee Bill Fisk Jeff Nancie Rex Shafers Florida

Nelsonville Eagles to Host District 4 Meeting

Nelsonville Aerie 391 FOE hosts District 4 of the Eagles at 2 p.m. Sunday with guest speaker John Sterling PSO North Baltimore. Nomination and election of officers for the coming year are scheduled and initiation ceremonies will be given by the Logan degree team. Refreshments follow at 5 p.m.

Nelsonville Aerie FOE The Eagles John Sterling PSO North Baltimore Logan

Twig Five To Meet Nelsonville

Twig Five from Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Burley Blair in Pine Grove. Each member should bring a small gift.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital

Skating Party Planned in Nelsonville by Rainbow Girls

A public skating party sponsored by the Order of Rainbow Girls is slated at Dow's Roller Rink in Nelsonville on Friday from 7 30 p m to 10 30 p m. All are invited.

Nelsonville Dow’s Order of Rainbow Girls

Community Pythian Sisters Meet in New Straitsville

Rose Temple 84 led the Pythian Sisters meeting with nine members and four guests from Nelsonville attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Patton and Gertrude Green. A pot luck lunch followed. several locals visited relatives over the weekend.

Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Ona Dell Wilson Erma Pierce Edna Rawlins Anna Frasure Hazel Heid Minnie Strawn Gladys Lines Margaret Sherrard Ernest Wilson Nelsonville Raymond Patton Gertrude Green Flossie Cope Patton Medina K of P Springfield Robert Vernon

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Method

A world famous research institute reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne that shrinks piles without surgery. Available as Preparation AE suppository or ointment at drug counters, promising relief from itching pain and claiming piles have ceased to be a problem.

New York, N. Y

Escapee Not Using His Brother's Car

Nelsonville Thomas Anderson denies his brother John W Anderson a London Prison Farm escapee is driving his car Officers had said the suspected driver used a car owned by the brother John remains at large after escaping from the prison farm over the weekend and being held in another county custody

Nelsonville Thomas Anderson John W. Anderson London Hocking County

Children Practice for Day Program at Christian Church

Children in the Nelsonwiel program are to rehearse on Thursday at 11 a.m. after Bible School. All participants are requested to be present for the Children’s Day program at the Christian Church on Sunday.

The Christian Church

Forfeits Bond in Nelsonville After Intoxication Citations

Francis Thomas Graham and Amanda Route 1 forfeited a $20 bond posted with local authorities after a cited intoxication incident.

Nelsonville Francis Thomas Graham Amanda

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