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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1961

Page

5

Nelsonville Hires for Summer Recreation Program

The Nelsonville Recreation Commission hired staff for the summer season including Byron W. Andrews as pool manager at 265 dollars per month for three and a half months, Rob ert Sheskey as baseball manager at 125 dollars for three months, and Darrel Figgin Sr as Sheskey's assistant at 100 dollars, with Barbara Pond Linda Norris Dorothy Young and Gary Glass named as pool attendants at 60 dollars for three months. Betty Crawford attended, and city council must approve appointments next meeting.

Nelsonville Recreation Commission Council Chamber Byron W Barpey) Andrews Andrews Robert Sheskey Darrel Figgin, Sr Sandra Hall Walter Harkrader Harkrader David Ogg Barbara Pond Linda Norris Dorothy Young Gary Glass Bill Carroll David Anderson Commission Irvin Badger John Ward Warren Robinette Gilbert Smith Badger Betty Crawford

Television Listings With Evening Lineup

The Messenger notes its schedule may have errors if stations fail to supply corrected listings. The evening line includes 6:00 Asked for It 6:15 Jim Thacker 6:30 News 6:45 NBC News 7:00 Jim Backus 7:30 Laramie 8:30 Hitchcock 9:00 Project 20 10:00 Brinkley 11:00 News 11:10 Weather 11:15 Jack Paar.

Hitchcock Jim Thacker Weather Brinkley News NBC News Jim Backus Jack Paar Laramie Perry Como Peter-Mary Way Cross Weathe Edition Undercover Tombstone Real West Price Right Jeen Univ. Hall CBS News Miss Brooks Margie Marshall Ann Reider Sreh Tom Eileen Thea OS News Cp Kangaroo Looney Sehco Lucy Exposure Surprise Tomorro Guiding Agn Lom Ewell Red Skelton Amos Andy Garry Moore Donie Gillis

Evening TV Schedule Highlights for Tuesday

The listing shows a packed slate with programs like Hawaii Patrol Weather News and stage and movie slots. Notable names include Wyatt Earp McGraw Bug Bunny and Yogi Bear with multiple weather and news updates throughout the evening.

TV Previews Highlight Evening Schedule And Specials

TV listings feature Jim Bacukus and Mike O Toole presenting an international star tale but a challenge to produce the fictional beauty in Pintmalion at 7 p m. Alfred Hitchcock hosts A Woman's Help at 8 30 p m with a domineering husband plot. A Way of The Cross an Easter color program airs at 10 p m. Bugs Bunny at 7 30 p m 8 p m Rifleman Short Rope For A Tall Man at 8 p m Wyatt Earp Primrose Path at 8 30 p m Stagecoach West El Carnicero at 9 p m Close Up Adventures on The New Frontier profiles Kennedy activities and policies during a White House visit photojournalism and other events.

Jim Bacukus Mike O’toole el Carnicero Simon Kane New Frontier Pres. Kennedy Wisconsin G. Mennen Williams Africa White House

Inlaws Delay Olive’s Wedding on TV Event Night

An eight o clock episode of It’s Olive features a postponed wedding due to in-law issues. Dobie Gillis at 8:30 reports for Army induction but Maynard vanishes before start. At 9 Tom Ewell clashes with a TV performer who threatens to retaliate on air. George Fenneman appears. At 10 Garry Moore hosts from Florida with Alan King Diana Dors Frank D Rone and regulars Marion Lorne Carol Burnett Durward Kirby for a water ballet spoof finale.

Dobie Gillis Dobie Maynard Buddy Maynard Tom Ewell Tom George Fenneman Garry Moore Winter Haven Fla Garry Alan King Diana Dors Frank D’rone Marion Lorne Carol Burnett Durward Kirby

Tv Movie Guide Listings For Tuesday And Wednesday

Channel 6 Bright Lights at 11 20 p m Channel 8 Kid Glove Killer at 11 15 p m Channel 10 Beyond Glory at 11 15 p m Channel 13 Tarzan and the Slave Girl at 7 p m Wild Harvest at 11 15 p m Wednesday Channel 3 Solorado Territory at 1 15 p m Channel Yollging Young Lady Part 1 at 9 a m Pacific Rendezvous at 5 p m Man With 2 Faces at 11 20 p m Lovers Courageous at 9 a m Double Dynamite at 11 15 a m Disbarred at 9 30 a m A Woman's Vengeance at 11 15 p m The Biscuit Eater at 11 15 p m.

Easter Communion Program Planned in Nelsonville

Holy Communion observed March 31 at 7 30 p m in Kimberly Chapel with Rev John Lloyd Evans as speaker. After the service children rehearse Easter program. the program is set for April 2 at 1 30 p m followed by a 2 30 sermon. Refreshments and Easter Egg hunt to follow. all welcome.

Nelsonville Kimberly Chapel John Lloyd Evans

Good Friday Rites Planned by Nelsonville Churches

The First Presbyterian Church hosts Good Friday services from noon to 3 p.m. with seven ministers from the Nelsonville Ministerial Association presenting the Seven Words observance. Messages include Forgiveness at the Cross by Dr. F. M. Wentz and Authority at the Cross by Rev. Ted G. Faulkner among others through 3:00 p.m.

Nelsonville Good Friday Union First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans John Minsker Eugene Whitmer Langley Gullett Kenneth C. Orwiler

Athens Man Forfeits Bond For Speeding

Nelsonville and Athens defendants forfeited bonds in Mayor Hillearly's court. Gilbert C Coen of Athens failed to appear on excessive speed charges. Virgil Tedrow of Athens forfeited a $20 bond on intoxication charges. John Spicer of New Straitsville was convicted of intoxication, fined $10 and costs, and jailed for nonpayment.

Nelsonville Gilbert C. Coen Morris Ave Athens Earl Hillearly

Plan Inspection at New Lexington Lodge No 250

New Lexington Lodge No 250 F and AM will hold its annual inspection Thursday April 13 at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple New Lexington. District Deputy Grandmaster Robert B Will Jr will serve as inspecting officer.

New Lexington F&am Masonic Temple Robert B. Will Masonic District

Nelsonville High School Class of 1941 Plans Reunion

Nelsonville High School class of 1941 will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Martha Lines home Kimberly Road to plan a class reunion. Transportation help available from Mrs. Jeannette Reeves Huddy at PL 3-3053.

Nelsonville Martha Lines Kimberly Rd Jeannette Reeves Huddy

Easter Sunrise Services At Buchtel Methodist Church

Buchtel Methodist Church will host Easter sunrise services at 6 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship and baptismal rites are planned for 11 a.m. The schedule reflects a full Easter program led by church members.

Methodists Set Services for Holy Week in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the First Methodist Church outlines Holy Week services led by Dr. F. M. Wentz. Wednesday 7 30 p m Lenten service What Can We Expect The schedule also lists youth Holy Communion at 8 a m sunrise Easter service at 6 30 a m baptism at 1 30 p m and 10 30 a m worship with the sermon We Are Alive plus a candlelight communion from 7 to 9 p m and church school at 9 30 a m.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church F. M. Wentz Dr. Wentz Wentz

Births and admissions at Mount Saint Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Kenneth Doo little of Nelsonville a son and Mr and Mrs Damon Bentley of Millfield Route 1 a son. Admitted include Mrs Margaret McMannis of Nelsonville Fred Scott of New Plymouth Mrs Goldie Keirns of Millfield Route 1 David Dowell of Logan Route 1 Francis Erwin of Glouster Mrs Mark Skinner of Glouster Mrs Marjorie Keiffer of Nelsonville Miss Janie Stump of Circle Hill Dennis Pack of Nelsonville Herman Ogg of Nelsonville Mrs Barbara Handa of Murray City Mrs Rolland Decker and daughter of Nelsonville Melton Mullins of Carpenter Mrs Olive Maze of Carbon Hill Mrs Ida Hartshorn of Junction George Hartley of Athens Mrs Alice Rutherford of Carbon Hill Mrs Edith Huston of The Plains Mrs Helen Taylor of Athens Route 3 Miss Joan Sawyers of Logan and Mrs Kathleen Craig of New Lexington.

David Dowell Logan Francis Erwin Glouster Mark Skinner Marjorie Keiffer Nelson Janie Stump Circle Hill Dennis Pack Nelsonville Herman Ogg Barbara Handa Murray City Fred Scott New Plymouth Joan Sawyers Kathleen Craig New Lexington

Paul Shiplett named 1961 Crusade Chairman in Perry County

NEW LEXINGTON Paul Shiplett Perry County juvenile probation officer was named 1961 Crusade Chairman for the American Cancer Drive which opens April 1.

New Lexington Paul Shiplett Perry County Crusade

Harmony Class March Meeting Plans Egg Hunt Pot Luck

Nelsonville Harmony Class of the First Christian Church will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the social rooms. Attendees should bring or send a dozen hard boiled eggs and a package of dye for the Egg Hunt. A pot luck will be served during the meeting.

Nelsonville Harmony First Christian Church

Sunrise Service Set at Connett Methodist Church

Easter Sunrise services at the Connett Methodist Church will be held at 6 a.m. with the Rev. Ray Bookman in charge.

Nelsonville Connett Methodist Church Ray Bookman

Laxes Announce Birth of Son Donald William

Nelsonville couple Don Lax and Logan announce the birth of a son named Donald William on Sunday March 26 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Jack Riley, Howard Lax, all of Nelsonville, with great grandparents Tom Riley, Claude Green, and Elizabeth Riley in Nelsonville and Tilly Lax of Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Don Lax Logan Donald William Mount St. Mary Hospital Jack Riley Howard Lax Tom Riley Claude Green Elizabeth Riley Tilly Lax Carbon Hill

Record Hop Planned by BUCHTEL-York Alumni

The Buchtel York Alumni sponsor a record hop in the school cafeteria on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 30 p.m. for children up to seventh grade. A 25 cent admission will be charged and refreshments will be sold.

BUCHTEL — The _ Buchtel- York

Knights Templars to Attend Easter Sunrise Service

Knight Templars and wives of New Lexington Commandry No. 57 will attend sunrise Easter services on April 2 at 6 30 a m at the Methodist church in Somerset. Rev. George Brown serves as pastor.

New Lexington Commandry Knight Templars Methodist Church Somerset George Brown

Pine Seedlings Planted by Scout Troop 66

Scouts Tom Kelly Vernon Teel Joe Wallace and Jeb Barron of Troop 66 planted pine seedlings Sunday on eroded hillside between Mount St. Mary Hospital and Route 33 under Scoutmaster W D Mender. The group then hiked to Initi al Rocks above Dorr Run.

Nelsonville Tom Kelly Vernon Teel Joe Wallace Jeb Barron Mount St. Mary Hospital Route 33 W. D. Mender Dorr Run

Brownies Stage Play for Mothers in Nelsonville

Brownie Troop 7 hosted mothers and guests at the Scout Little House. Twenty guests and twenty three Brownies watched a play from the Brownie Story with Bonnie Dishong and Debbie Hubbard announcers. Investitures welcomed three new Brownies Kathy Adams Bonnie Dishong and Becky Patterson. One year pins were awarded to twenty girl members. Planes were announced to prepare Easter favors for Mount St Mary Hospital trays.

Nelsonville Scout Little House Brownies Bonnie Dishong Debbie Hubbard Debra Mohney Debbie Davis Kathy Steenrod Susan Kline April Brown Martha Mauerer Ruphael Anderson Debbie Taylor Cindy Jenkins Janice Traugh Jane Harmony Lynn Decker Jean Winigman Marcia Vollmer Ann Puckett Amy Green Kathy Adams Becky Patterson Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Personal News Highlights Easing Easter Weekends

Darrell Puckett a student at Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Va returned home for Easter with his parents Mr and Mrs Raymond B Puckett Fayette Street He returns to the academy Monday Mrs Betty Pritchard and children Charlene and Jackie Fort Benning Ga visited Albany relatives then sail from New York Wednesday aboard the USS Upshur to Stuttgart Germany to join Lt Col Jack Pritchard stationed there.

Darrell Puckett Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Raymond B Puckett Fayette St Betty Pritchard Charlene Jackie Fort Benning Reneva Pritchard W. Washington St E. H. Green Albany

Fire destroys farm home near New Lexington

A fire of unknown origin destroyed the farm home of McGinnis Coon seven miles east of New Lexington in Bearfield Township. The residence had recently been unoccupied and no injuries were reported.

New Lexington McGinnis Coon Bearfield Township

Veteran politician hints at retirement to seek film career

A seasoned politician suggests stepping back from public life to pursue acting, joking about a transition to talkies and a possible movie career.

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