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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1960
Page
3
Pomeroy juniors host a hi fi dance from 7 30 to 11 p m with emcee Jays and live George Hall combo at 8 30. Cakewalks and contests yield 10 prizes sponsored by the Kin Club in a community event.
Mr. and Mrs. Willian Phillips of Frankfort joined the Columbia Alumni banquet with G.B. Radekin hosts. Mrs. Glenn Turner remains in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Tom Clay has returned from Parkersburg hospital after cataract surgery. A. D. Morrison and daughter with Mrs. Frank Johnston visited G.A. Radekin. Mrs. Bob Goode and her Columbus baby stayed with Ralph Turner’s family. G.A. Burchfield of Columbus attended the banquet and visited uncles G.B. and J.E. Radekin. Augusta Swett, once hospitalized, is at Walter Swett’s home. Wesley and Marguerite Bobo of Chillicothe spent the week at the local farm. Maggie Burchfield and daughter Marguerite, with Mr. and Mrs. William Burchfield, were guests on Sunday.
Frank Gill 58 of Lancaster died Thursday afternoon at Lancaster Fair Field Hospital. A former Nelsonville resident, he will be laid to rest after calling hours Saturday at Sheridan Funeral Home in Lancaster with funeral services Monday.
Nelsonville youths gather at 6 p m Sunday for a park meeting with each member bringing a lunch. If rain forces, the group will relocate to the church for the session.
Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the DAR will host a flag day luncheon Monday at Brandt's Mecca Room Logan at 1 pm. Guest speaker is Southeast District Director Mrs Irving Karr Jr. Mrs Miles Shephard will read the state regent's letter and Mrs A J Toerner will read the president general's message. Mrs Toerner chairs luncheon arrangements.
Mundry of Reedsville filed two appeals from Meigs County court rulings. The county court held he owed Vance Milhoan of Tuppers Plains $500 and $400.
Nelsonville report details Phillip Evans ten son of Clyde and Mrs Evans sustaining a broken hip from a fall on Sunday. He remains at Mount St. Mary Hospital. His sister Royal Sue Evans recently returned from White Cross Hospital where she had plastic surgery for auto accident scars last summer.
The Southern Ohio Old Auto Club met June 1 in Keith's Garage. A tour is planned for Sunday leaving Nelsonville Kroger at 1 p.m. with a gathering at McArthur at 1:55 p.m. The group heads to Lake Alma arriving at 2:50 p.m. The next meeting is set for Wednesday at Keith's Garage in New Marshfield.
The Pirouette Club schedules its June gathering at the city park at 6 p.m. Tuesday June 14 with a hamburger and steak fry. Each member brings their own meat and table service, and the telephone committee will assign which covered dish to bring.
Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Buchtel. Admissions include Tommy Brown of New Straits ville Frank Dean of Athens Henry Swart of Albany Route 1 Michael Fain of New Lexington Route 1 Harold Hartmen of Logan and others. Dismissals include Mrs. Nellie Vess Trimble and several named patients.
The Presbyterian Women's Association met in the church social rooms Monday evening with president Mrs. J. M. Hartley presiding. Reports from circle leaders were given. Mrs. James Hall will attend a Synodical meeting at Muskingum College. devotionals opened the program and Mrs. Evans reviewed two chapters. A social hour followed with Circle Three serving refreshments. next gathering is August 1 for a potluck picnic.
The Middleport emergency squad answered a Vernon Street residence call at 9 20 Thursday evening. Mrs Little was ill and the squad administrator administered oxygen.
A birthday celebration for Bobbie Richards marked his 12th birthday with dance music by The Imperials and multiple games. Hostesses included Mrs. Paul Richards and Mrs. Fred Fiske, with attendees list noting relatives and friends from Nelsonville and Columbus, Ohio.
Former Murray City resident Lulu Hamer aged 75 died Friday morning in Indianapolis Indiana. She lived in Murray previously and was identified by local circles for community ties and long residence. The obituary notes her passing and ties to the Murray area.
Woman dies as widow of George Hamer with two sisters Blanche Rutherford of Indianapolis and Minnie Martin of Willoughby. Services set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Johnson funeral home with Dr. F M Wentz officiating. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m Saturday at the funeral home.
Mayor John Wade of Buchtel calls attention to the village law requiring property owners to cut all weeds. The statute mandates two cuttings: first between June 1 and July 1 and a second between August 1 and September 1.
Circle 3 of the Nelsonville Methodist Church will host a rummage sale on June 18 at 8 30 a m in the Warner Building across from the cab station. Donations are welcome, call PI3 1638 to arrange pickup or drop off.
Mrs. A. R. Hecox presents four advanced students in a 3 p m Sunday recital at Middleport High School auditorium. Students include Miss Johnora Lambert Karen McElhinny Judith Butcher and Lynn Buchanan. Featured vocalist will be Ben Philson baritone.
Mr. Clynton Pyle of Millfield Route 1 wed Mrs. Elizabeth James of Guysville at a June 5 ceremony held at County Judge George Schoonover’s home.
The Venice class of Pilgrim Holiness Church holds a city park picnic today at 6 p m. Members should bring their own table service and picnic basket.
Girl Scout Troop 9 will meet Monday at 12 30 p m in the Scout Little House to plan an overnight hike on June 19 and 20.
The Methodist Church plans a picnic Monday at 5 30 p m in City Park. Attendees should bring a covered dish and their own table service.
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