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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1961
Page
5
In Nelsonville the First Christian Church received a new electronic organ donated by friends who request anonymity. The Rev. Ted G. Faulconer notes the organ enhances worship and was first used in the Sunday service.
Ernest Adkins, 76, of Glenwood, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning by his wife Retha. A retired farmer in failing health, he died of natural causes per county coroner Dr. Oliver Eschenaur. Funeral arrangements are pending at Heck Funeral Home in Milton.
Police report juveniles driving motorized go carts on Nelsonville streets and warn they must be kept to private property. Chief Max Valkinburg says adults also face arrest or juvenile court citation if seen driving on public ways.
Marvin Dale Pidcock of Springfield cited for 50 mph on Canal Street 15 mph over limit. Bond set at 25 dollars. Scheduled to appear in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court on Saturday.
Mrs. Julian O Connor of Long Bottom Route 1 Meigs County died Wednesday morning at Clark Hospital Parkersburg following a long illness. She was 37, daughter of Russell and Hazel Johnson, wife of Edward, mother of three from a prior marriage Gary Shannon and Shelley Wells, sister to Mrs Geraldine Barton and brothers Glen Raymond and Russell Jr. She belonged to the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints. Arbaugh funeral home Tuppers Plains arranging.
Nelsonville Ohio special meeting of the Nelsonville Athletic Association at 7 30 in the High School Wednesday to finalize plans for the All Sports Banquet at the Methodist Church Friday April 14 President Charles Pancake asks committees to report Tickets are selling fast and a limited number remain Contact a member Violet Hollenbaugh or Dick Hubbard for tickets Guest speaker is Fred Taylor Ohio State basketball coach bringing two players with him.
Grandpappy Jenkins counsels that one should trust a man’s apology for being late to a luncheon you offered to pay for. The quip plays on social expectations and the humor of gracious hosting.
Funeral services for Dr Joseph E Horton 56 local physician were held at St Patrick Church Buchtel. Burial followed at St Michael Cemetery Carlisle. Horton found dead at his home 23 E Columbus St had practiced in Nelsonville since June 1959. Survived by wife Ruth and son Richard of Defiance daughter Mary Margaret Kunesh Milwaukee Wis sister Miss Eunice Horton Caldwell Route
Births include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Miller of Logan Route 1 and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holdren of Nelsonville. Admissions list Tamara Browning New Marshfield and several others. Discharges include Pearl Hettinger and daughter of Rockbridge Route 1 and Ray Knapp of Albany.
Nelsonville reports James S. Steve Matheny named Outstanding Airman of the Month for February in the 3926th Operations Squadron SAC. The citation praises devotion to duty and military bearing. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Matheny and heads to a 30 day leave in North Africa before posting to Plattsburg AFB New York.
The Rev. Lloyd Smith announces Holy Week activities at Murray City and Mt. Zion EUB Churches. Good Friday service 7 p.m. at Murray City. Easter egg roll 2 p.m. Saturday. sunset and sunrise services Sunday. baptism and dedication events including a Lake Tecumseh baptism at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Nelsonville fire crews responded to a blaze at 649 Poplar Street when children ignited a turpentine can in the attic of the garage rear of the home owned by James Gallagher. Firefighter James Dishong extinguished the fire with booster hose, causing minor interior damage and some siding charring.
Mabel A. Rust of 409 Martha Ave Columbus posted a $30 bond in May or Earl Hilleary's court. She was cited for unsafe operation and is set to appear in the mayor's court on Saturday.
Preliminary tests in academic subjects were given Wednesday at the high school to qualify participants for the general scholarship tests in Athens May 6.
Figures released show 1 160 000 000 riders used the Paris Métro in 1960 marking a record year for the system. Officials note steady growth and strong daily ridership across all lines.
Nelsonville holds an annual Candlelight Communion at 7 30 p m Thursday at First Christian Church with over 50 youths participating. Rev Ted Faulconer leads the meditative service followed by congregational communion. Youth practice is Wednesday at 7 p m in the sanctuary.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bumgardner of Logan announce the birth of a daughter, Julia Lynn, Sunday March 26 at Hocking Valley Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Donald Bumgardner, Nelsonville, and Gerald Arledge, Lancaster. great grandparents Otis Swyers, Nelsonville, and Effie Arledge, Lancaster.
Two Nelsonville High School seniors Miss Teresa Coury and Miss Karen Warren spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon about their experiences as institute student representatives in Cincinnati. They summarized discussions on disarmament world peace United Nations activities Southeast Asia and the African Congo and described social events and groups.
Sgt. and Mrs. Jack Tharp announce the birth of their son Edmund Davis on March 21 at Wright-Patterson AFB hospital in Dayton. The Tharp family includes three daughters visiting paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tharp at 678 Poplar Street. Grandparents also include Mrs. Agnes Costlow of Lockbourne.
Bertha Minnear Warehime 73 a former Nelsonville resident died Monday at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus widow of Pearl Warehime. Survived by three daughters Mrs Paul Figgins Mrs Lucian Thrall Ruth Church of Columbus a son James Warehime of Xenia two sisters Mrs Lulu Beck and Mrs James Vaughan five grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday 10:30 a.m. Woodyard Funeral Home State St burial Eastlawn Cemetery
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