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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

12

Chapel Dedication Set for Sunday in Deanville

Nelsonville readers are invited to the 4 p.m. dedication service for the Deanville Chapel a United Presbyterian mission built at 36400 dollars. The event includes an evening praise service and buffet. local volunteers from Nelsonville Logan Athens and First Presbyterian Portsmouth aided in preparation and care for attendees.

United Presbyterian Unit Deanville Chapel United Presbyterian Church In America First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Deanville Irene McDowell McKee Helen J. Chappie Charles W. Pindar Harry R. Roach Synod Portsmouth Ing Ralph Lewis

Pirouette Club Candy Sale Planned Saturday

Nelsonville report: the Pirouette Club will hold a candy sale Saturday at 10 a m in front of Preston's store on the Public Square. Members must bring two batches of candy or $1. The May meeting will be hosted by Mrs Dean Vaughn of Logan on Tuesday. Members meet at 7 30 p m in front of the Colonial Restaurant wearing slacks.

Nelsonville Preston Dean Vaughn Logan

Jacksonville seniors host variety show at Trimble Two High

Jacksonville seniors present a 7:30 p.m. Friday variety show at Trimble Two High School auditorium.

Jacksonville Trimble Two

Nelsonville Eagles Auxiliary Dance With Twilighters Orchestra

The Nelsonville Eagles Ladies Auxiliary hosts a Saturday dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music will be by the Twilighters orchestra. Two door prizes will be awarded.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Twilighters

Nelsonville Visit Noted for Pettis's Stay

John R. Pettis of Hollywood California is visiting for a few days with Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John R. Pettis Hollywood Calif C. H. Bartlett

Entertaining NT Club by Mrs Louise Zimmer at K of P Hall

Mrs Louise Zimmer will entertain the NT Club Friday at 7 30 p m at the K of P hall. The event promises social activity as members gather for an evening program and refreshments.

Glouster Louise Zimmer K of P

Recreation Commission Hires Summer Workers

Nelsonville city recreation commission hired summer staff including Barney Andrews as pool manager at 250 dollars monthly and Robert Sheskey as playground director at 120 dollars monthly. Darrell Figgins Sr. named assistant playground director for boys at 100 dollars, Jeannine West as assistant director for girls at 100 dollars, lifeguards James Elliott and Clyde Campbell at 120 dollars each, and pool attendants Ronnie Jones Bill Carroll Linda Norris and Barbara Bond at 60 dollars each. Shirley Hartman and Beverly Bennett will operate the concession stand for a 50 dollar lease. Season tickets set at 5 dollars for children and 15 dollars for adults and families, with 10 dollars adult fee dropped. Admissions 25 cents children and 50 cents adults. Seven bids for pool paint, Vern Coakley the low bidder at 4.95 a gallon for 90–100 gallons. other bids up to 8.49. Sandblasting completed. surface ready for paint. Plans to convert one tennis court to a volleyball court, enabling quick switch between sports. temporary volleyball net to be used on a tennis court in early evenings due to lack of funds for hard surafce.

Barney Andrews Robert Sheskey Darrell Figgins, Sr Jeannine West James Elliott Clyde Campbell Ronnie Jones Bill Carroll Linda Norris Barbara Bond Shirley Hartman Beverly Bennett Vern Snap) Coakley Homer Adams

Minnie M. Johnson Rites Planned in Glouster

Minnie M. Johnson of 22 Dew Street Glouster Ohio died at her home Wednesday evening. She was born in Athens County to Adam Faust and Amelia Faust. She leaves two brothers Gus Faust and Fritz Faust both of Glouster two sisters Katherine Vernon Charleston West Virginia and Lena Edwards New Athens Ohio. Services set for 1 p m Saturday at Norbert W Johnston funeral home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a m Friday.

Athens County Adam Amelia Simmons Faust Gus Fritz Faust Glouster Katherine Vernon Charleston W. Va Lena Edwards New Athens Ohio Norbert W. Johnston Maplewood Cemetery

Israel Declares Statehood First Flag Raising May 14 1948

The article notes Israel proclaimed statehood on May 14 1948 and raised its flag for the first time marking the historic independence moment.

Israel

Elks Fly Butter Fly Perch Fish Fry Friday

Nelsonville Elks host a butterfly perch fish fry Friday at 8 p.m. for members and invited guests. Proceeds benefit the Nelsonville Merchants baseball team.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Nelsonville Merchants

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