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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1960

Page

8

Rev. Faulconer Cited As Kentucky Colonel

The Rev Ted Faulconer pastor of the First Christian Church in Nelsonville is commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by action of the Kentucky governor. The ceremony occurred at the church during a family night, with William A Mechem presenting the charter from Faulconer’s father, Rev Joseph S Faulconer. Harrry Lowman planned to attend but was unable due to schedule conflicts.

Nelsonville Ted Faulconer First Christian Church Kentucky William A. Mechem House of Representatives Harry Lowman Lowman Young Faulconer Mechem

Girl Scout Troop Plans Hike From Nelsonville

Girl Scout Troop 9 led by Violet Hollenbaugh and Janet Wolfe will meet at the Little House at 11 a.m. Sunday for an overnight hike with 15 girls. They will bring sleeping bags mess kits and lunches and will buy meals from troop funds. If rain hits the trip may shift to the Presbyterian Church farm and other members may join by Saturday morning.

Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh Janet Wolfe Presbyterian Church

Lions Club Bake Sale To Benefit Chauncey Dover Firehouse

The Chauncey Dover Lions Club sponsors a bake sale tomorrow at the firehouse starting at 9 am. Proceeds fund the new community house for the Chauncey and Dover villages. Members invite donations of baked goods from interested contributors.

Lions Club Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Dover Two

Rockefeller criticized as "a man without a party"

Sen. Stuart Symington called Gov. Nelson Rockefeller a man without a party after GOP critics sharpened public rebuke. The remark signals Republican divisions as Rockefeller faces scrutiny within the party.

Washington Stuart Symington D-Mo Nelson A. Rockefeller

Carpenter Man Fined for Intoxication in Municipal Court

William Holcomb, 65, carpenter, was fined $25 and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was cited by city police.

Carpenter William Holcomb

Dinner guests honor Mrs White on her birthday

Bashan dinners at the White home gathered many relatives and friends from Pomeroy Chester Massillon Canton Parkersburg Reedsville and Reno. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Philip Smith and daughter Mr and Mrs Edward Schafer and others visiting from nearby towns. Marty Majarity of Pomeroy also visited his grandparents the McKays.

Blaine Milhoan Charles Spencer Ray White Massillon Henry White Canton J. C. McKay Harley Carmen Addison Arthur Mararity Pomeroy Robert Lawson Fairview Louise Headley Tommy Roy Elliott Parkersburg George Roberts Reed Enyon Allen Bailey Frank Coates Reedsville Martha Keller Reno Thelma Orr Billy Orr Clint Orr Marty Majarity

Rabbit Fry Set Friday at Nelsonville Elks Lodge

The Nelsonville Elks Lodge has scheduled a rabbit fry for Friday night. Proceeds support lodge activities. The event invites members and the public to attend at the local hall.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge

Chauncey-Dover Board Hires Staff For 1960 61

Chauncey-Dover Exempted Village Board of Education announces new hires for 1960 61 including vocal music teacher Margaret Brown of Chillicothe and librarian Lois Simpson. Custodians Arthur Corwin Emory Hillen Philip James Eldon Jordan Marion Schoonover join, along with bus drivers Fred Byers Arthur Corwin Clint Courtney Don Evener Floyd Hart Warren Simpson William Russell and Vern White with Warren Simpson as bus mechanic.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Floyd Hart Warren Simpson William Russell Vern White

Mrs Ball Dies At 74 Chesterhill

Laura M. Ball 74 of Chesterhill died Thursday at her home. Born 1886 near Amesville she was daughter of John and Mary Martin. Survived by son Donald three daughters Eva Ring Gladys Wells Goldie Ball five grandchildren four great grandchildren a brother Leslie Martin and sister Mrs August Carter. Funeral Sunday 1 30 p m at Fawcett Stone funeral home Rev Frank Dunkle officiating burial in Chesterhill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Chesterhill Laura M. Ball Amesville John Mary Johnson Martin Fred Ball Leslie Martin Iowa August Carter Athens Fawcett- Stone Funeral Home Frank Dunkle Chesterhill Cemetery

Puritan Homemakers Hold Second Meeting in June

Hamden community group Puritan Homemakers held its second meeting at Mrs. Max Huston home on June 6. Members answered roll with favorite flowers, discussed old and new business, played games, and enjoyed refreshments.

Hamden Max Huston

Browns seek 10 year stadium lease extension

The Cleveland Browns served official notice on Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze that they want to extend for 10 years from Jan 1 1962 their contract for use of Cleveland Stadium. The city must accept the option under the contract terms.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Anthony J. Celebrezze Cleveland Stadium

Local Charms and Visits Highlight Chauncey Personal News

Chauncey residents share family visits and travels as Mrs. Evelyn Burchfield hosts relatives from New Straitsville and Barberton. Pete Erwin's funeral draws attendance in Columbus with several Sanders relatives present. Billie Herbstreet resides with Jenkinson family in Bean Hollow Road while James Frazee and children visit Newark and Willard Watkins family. Kay Reynolds returns from Lancaster after visiting the Marcellos and Nora Neighbors.

Chauncey Joseph Mathews Wonderland Evelyn Burchfield Mathews Don Vernon New Straitsville Elizabeth Mayles Barberton Clarence Sanders C. N. San James Frazee Newark Willard Watkins Lea Ann

Baseball Most Valuable Hitters And Pitchers Of 1960s Leagues

American League top batters include Runnels Boston .370 Maris New York .346 and runs leaders Mantle Maris Allison with 46 and 37. RBI leaders Maris 47 and Banks 51 headline NL with Banks 51 and Clemente 46. Hits leaders Groat 83 and Clemente 77. home runs Maris 18 and Banks 17. Stolen bases Aparicio 15 lead AL, Mays 15 NL. pitching leaders Coates 70 decisions and Pascual 90 strikeouts.

Runnels Boston Maris New York Mantle Allison Washington Hansen Baltimore Aparicio Chicago Minoio Piersall Cleveland Coates B. Daley Kansas City Pascual Bunning Detroit Burgess Pittsburgh Groat Hoak Skinner Banks Clemente Robinson Cincinnati Cunningham St. Louis Pinson Bruton Milwaukee Kirkland San Francisco Boyer Mathews Mays Williams Los Angeles Law Drysdale Friend

Miss Lynda Childress Wed in Toledo Church Ceremony

Nelsonville attendees Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howard and daughters Cindy and Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Childress with Lou Jody and Debra Childress of Chauncey attended the Toledo wedding of Miss Lynda Childress daughter of Harold and the late Mrs Childress. The ceremony was at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 11 a.m. on June 11. The bride is the granddaughter of Russ and Mrs Childress.

Nelsonville Carl Howard Cindy Charlotte Dennis Childress Lou Jody Debra Childress Chauncey Lynda Childress Harold Childress Toledo St. Thomas Aquinas Church Russ Childress

Vonian Lite wins Lebanon Raceway featured Class pace

Vonian Lite a 9 year old bay gelding won the featured Class pace at Lebanon Raceway in 2 08 driving by Bob Farrington. He trailed until the top of the stretch then surged to win by a length for Farrington Stables Richwood.

Lebanon Vonian Lite Lebanon Raceway Farrington Richwood Bob Farrington

Happy Hollow Church Rebuild Plans Discussed at Meeting

Happy Hollow Church members and the homecoming committee met to plan roofing and redecorating. David Lowery was hired to oversee repairs with volunteer weekend work. A bake sale Saturday at 10 a.m. in Buchtel will raise funds for repairs.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow David Lowery Buchtel Marie O’nail Jackie Simmons Iva O’nail Clarce van Dyke Virginia Thomas Ruth McDonald Molly Lowery Wilbur Jonas Albert Yates Jack Yates A. B. Davenport Sam McDonald

Funeral services held for Fred Kinneer in Murray City

Funeral services for Fred Kinneer age 62 were conducted at St Philip s New Church on June 4 following his death in Dayton on May 31. Local residents and many out-of-town visitors attended the service and shared condolences with relatives including Mr and Mrs Paul Huston and family Mr and Mrs Jay Huston and grandfather Matt Beard, and others from Columbus Dayton Darbyville Michigan and Barberton who visited area families.

Murray City Fred Kinneer St. Philips New Church Kinneer Dayton Paul Huston Huston Jay Huston Matt Beard John Carpenter Columbus William Snedden Michigan Harold Neel Willogh

Picnic Held At Chauncey Church Of God

Children at Bible School with teachers and some parents enjoyed a picnic supper Monday evening at Kachelmacher Park Logan.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Kachelmacher Park Logan

Tri Psi Sorority Anniversary Dinner in Logan

Nelsonville report: The Tri Psi Sorority hosts an anniversary dinner at 6 30 p m Monday at the Glen View Inn Logan Transportation assistance available with assembly at sorority rooms at 6 p m

Nelsonville Tri Psi Glen View Inn Logan

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital Include Multiple Newborns

Mount St Mary Hospital records show several birth announcements for area families including Dallas Love of Corning and Clifford Reims of Athens. The admissions list includes Sherry Canter Chauncey and Cleo Fearns Nelsonville Route 1 among others. multiple patients named from Athens Glouster Nelsonville Chauncey and Logan.

Dallas Love Corning Clifford Reims Athens Sherry Canter Chauncey Cleo Fearns Nelsonville David Holmes

Ex-Resident Harry Saylor Dies at 67 in Cleveland

Nelsonville area records the death of Harry Saylor 67 formerly of Nelsonville and Jobs Wednesday in Cleveland. A former conductor on Nelsonville traction lines he moved to Cleveland 35 years ago and is survived by wife Dorothy daughter Mary Catherine and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Cleveland.

Nelsonville Harry Saylor Jobs Cleveland Dorothy Mary Catherine

Jerry Way Captures Fourth Straight Win at Scioto Downs

Jerry Way the 3-year-old chestnut colt won the feature seventh race at Scioto Downs in a 2 03 1 5 mile. Owned by Neal Helfrich of Washington Court House and driven by Forest B. Short, the Class B pace carried a $1000 purse and paid $3.80 to win.

Columbus Jerry Way Scioto Downs Neal Helfrich Washington Court House Forest B. Short

Matheny Rites Set Saturday

Ida Eleanor Matheny 82 of Chestnut Street died Thursday at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Survived by husband John three sons Nathan Andrew Nelsonville John Mason Ohio Joseph Blacklick. daughter Florence Conway Chillicothe sister Hattie Cooley Chauncey nephew Charles Matheny. 14 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. in Warren Funeral Home with Rev Langely Gullett officiating burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call anytime at the funeral home.

Nelsonville Ida Eleanor Matheny Chestnut St Mount St. Mary Hospital John Nathan Andrew Mason Ohio Joseph Blacklick Florence Conway Chillicothe Hattie Cooley Chauncey Charles Matheny Warren Funeral Home Langely Gullett Green Lawn Cemetery

Picnic at Izaak Walton Lake Draws Local Family Crowd

Wednesday evening picnickers at Izaak Walton Lake included Mrs. Gene Sharp Mark and Jeanne Mr and Mrs Jack Canter Christie and Sherry Mr and Mrs Howard Pennell Sr Mr and Mrs Howard Pennell Jr Stevie and Dean.

Chauncey Izaak Walton Lake Gene Sharp Mark Jeanne Jack Canter Christie Sherry Howard Pennell Sr Howard Pennell Jr Stevie Dean

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