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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1964

Page

6

Winds Fan Fire In Happy Hollow

A brush fire driven by 45 mph winds threatened the Happy Hollow Community Church and nearby structures in Nelsonville. Firefighters from the Nelsonville department, U S Forest Service rangers, and volunteers battled two hours, aided by a strip mine access cut, with about 30 volunteers and multiple fire vehicles. The fire burned over 15 acres before being extinguished. one old fire truck broke down and was sidelined.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow U.S. Forest Service Clarence Hall Forest Service New Straitsville Jack Riley York Green Lawn Woodruff Johnson

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admissions List

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes report new admissions including Master Timothy Brooks and a long list of patients such as Mrs Elsie Ruth Deaver, Mrs Charlene Johnson, Roby Blackford, Harry Disbennett, John Jackson, Jerome Dumott Jr, Miss Vivian Hartman, Daniel Gyure, Eldon Skinner, Harley Wakefield, Clarence Skivers, and others from multiple townships and routes. The entry names numerous individuals by name and residence, reflecting community hospital intake data.

Timothy Brooks Glouster Joe Shuttleworth New Straitsville Elsie Ruth Deaver Columbus Charlene Johnson Nelsonville Robly Blackford Harry Disbennett Rockbridge John Jackson Millfield Jerome Dumott, Jr Junction City Vivian Hartman Lillian Knowlton New Marshfield Daniel Gyure Muriel Stanley Gladys van Ness Sharpsburg Eldon Skinner Chauncey Harley Wakefield Athens Clarence Skivers

Grass Fire in Nelsonville Suppressed After Paper Burning

A three acre grass fire behind Richard Hopstetter's Nelsonville home was extinguished by the Nelsonville fire department and U S Forest Service fighters around 5 p m Monday. Firemen said a Hopstetter youth set papers alight, igniting the grass. TO HOLD RUMMAGE SALE MIDDLEPORT Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star will stage a rummage sale Friday and Saturday in the former Sanborn Jewelry building. A bake sale planned for Saturday has been cancelled.

Nelsonville Richard Hopstetter Middleport — Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Sanborn Jewelry

Word Quiz Held By Circle Two Women’s Association

Nine members gathered at Miss Dorothy Vorhes home for a Circle Two meeting with Mrs. Sarepta Barber conducting the business period and Mrs. Sybil Puckett leading the study. A word quiz was run by Mrs. Harriette Sayers and refreshments followed. The next session will be at Mrs. Ruth Blair’s home with Mrs. Mary Corrigan assisting. Members of Eudora Chapter No. 72 CBS are reminded of the annual inspection on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with the deputy grand matron for District 25 presiding.

Nelsonville Circle Two Barber-Blair Presbyterian Women’s Association Dorothy Vorhes W. Washington St Sarepta Barber Sybil Puckett Harriette Sayers Ruth Blair Pine Grove Mary Corrigan Eudora CBS Masonic Temple

Driver Hurt, Is Charged With Speed

Nelsonville Robly Blackford 24 of Route 2 was cited for conditional speed after a one car crash on E Canal St near Hoskinson Gulf Service. His 1957 sedan left the road striking a light standard, then skid 135 feet and 22 feet before stopping near Certified Station. He was hospitalized at Mount St. Mary Hospital.

Nelsonville Robly Blackford E. Canal St Hoskinson Gulf Service Blackford Mount St. Mary Hospital

Style Show Thursday At First Christian Church

NELSONVILLE The Business and Professional Women's Style Show is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the First Christian Church. Tickets available at the door. All models to rehearse at 7 p m Wednesday in the church social rooms.

Nelsonville First Christian Church

Nelsonville Band Excels At SEO Music Contest

Nelsonville High School Band earned a superior rating at the Southeastern Ohio Music Contest in Class B 2. Directed by Miss Mary Jane McKinley with Assistant Director Larry Gillespie, the group played Burnished Brasses Overature For Winds and Hebrides Suite with high praise for interpretation and dynamics. Soloists Nancy Bumgardner Glenna Shafer Jerri Corrigan and Debbie Galvin were noted. The band advances to the state contest in Columbus on April 24.

Nelsonville Mary Jane McKinley Larry Gillespie John Cacavas Charles Carter Hebrides Claire Grundman Nancy Bumgardner Glenna Shafer Jerri Corrigan Debbie Galvin Miss McKinley Columbus

Miss Sorrell Selected for 1964 State Chorus

Linda Joy Sorrell of York FHA and York Local School District is chosen for the 1964 Ohio FHA state chorus as second soprano. She placed as a senior high soloist at the Feb 29 15th District contest at Ohio University and has earned superior solo ratings. She will perform at the April 10 11 convention in Columbus under director Raymond Lilley, accompanied by FHA adviser Mrs. Guy Sharp.

Nelsonville Linda Joy Sorrell York Future Homemakers of America Floyd Sorrells Ohio University Ohio Fha Columbus Raymond Lilley Sorrell York Club Guy Sharp FHA

Minister Will Speak Week of Preaching in Carbon Hill

Nelsonville area churches wrap the Week of Preaching with Rev. Thomas V. Stockdale of First Christian Church Nelsonville as speaker at 7 30 p m. A chorus from Mennonite Messiah Bible School Carbon Hill will sing. The Candlelight Communion closes the week with Rev. William A Mechem delivering the sermon. The public is invited.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill William A. Mechem

Dinner Held In Honor Of Mrs Crary

Louise Crary, who will be 87 on Thursday, was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Mora on Chester Road. Guests included Norman Fisher Reed Crary Gerald Wildermuth and others. two birthday cakes marked Mr Wildermuth's birthday. Mrs. Crary received flowers cards and gifts and calls from Anna Shumaker and George Crary. Afternoon visitors included Reed Crary Pete Nibert and Donald Mora families.

Pomeroy Louise Crary Pearl Mora Chester Rd Norman Fisher Senacaville Reed Crary Long Bottom Gerald Wildermuth Wildermuth

Mayor's Court Fines Three In Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE In Nelsonville Mayor's Court Burt Holland of Columbus charged with intoxication pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs Bernadine Elenore Scott Logan Route 3 forfeited 25 dollar bond on excess speed charges William Eugene Helber Logan pleaded guilty to unsafe operation charges and was fined 10 dollars and costs POMEROY Mrs Lloyd Wright entertained with a dinner honoring Mr Wright on his birthday Guests included Mr and Mrs Milton Hood and Sam Mrs Beulah Birch and the Wright children Michael Benny and Becky

Nelsonville Burt Holland Columbus Bernadine Elenore Scott Logan William Eugene Helber Pomeroy Lloyd Wright Mr. Wright Milton Hood Sam Beulah Birch Wright Michael Benny Becky

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