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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

3

Auto Titles Show Decrease in Athens County April

Business in the Athens County auto title office slipped slightly in April 1960. The office issued 1137 titles, down from 1281 in April 1960, with declines in all classifications. New cars totaled 156, used cars 745, new trucks 11, used trucks 93, and other titles included station wagons, scooters, motorcycles, house trailers, Jeeps, motorbikes, and semi-trailers. Fees totaled 1774.50 with 1348.25 retained locally and 426.25 to the state.

Athens County Phyllis Cross

4-H Officers and Advisors Training Meet Held at Morrison School

About 236 attendees gathered for the annual 4-H Officers and Advisors Training Conference at Morrison School. Athens County agent Don Davis led the opening assembly with his brother Bob Davis from Washington County guiding a demonstration on an electrical thermistor and group instruction followed. Dorothy Gorby urged officers and advisors to uphold duties, with sessions led by county and state 4-H leaders and county agents including Gal lia and Noble counties.

Morrison School Athens County Don Davis Bob Davis Washington County Washington Dorothy Gorby Russell Priddy Gallia County 4-H Kenneth Ackerman Athens County Agricultural Clarke Daily Athens County Red Cross Paul Jonard Noble County Roy Cross the Messenger

Plains High School Band Earns Excellent Rating in State Contest

The Plains High School Band under Elmer Horsky received an excellent rating at the Ohio Music Education Association State Band and Chorus Competition at Ohio Northern University Ada. The band earned a state finals slot by achieving superior ratings at district auditions in Middleport last month.

The Plains High School Elmer Horsky Ohio Music Education Association Ohio Northern University Ada OMBEA Middleport

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

David Moore of Athens and several others are listed with routes across Athens Albany Millfield and New Marshfield. The report notes one pint of blood used and a number of individuals dismissed including James Mates Glouster and Matt Shuler Athens.

David Moore Athens Ray Zimmerman Albany Floyd Burk Coolville Susie Chiki Rose Fletcher Millfield James Mates Glouster Matt Shuler Everett Cole

Dismissal of 13 Divorces in Common Pleas Court

Judge John W. Bolin dismissed 13 divorce petitions for lack of prosecution in Common Pleas Court. Names listed include Saunders versus Saunders, Morgan versus Morgan, Cope versus Cope, Nice versus Nice, Congrove versus Congrove, Jones versus Jones, Cook versus Cook, Pyle versus Pyle, Davis versus Davis, Braley versus Braley, Rushing versus Rushing, Rankin versus Rankin, and Reed versus Reed.

Common Pleas Court John W. Bolin Mary Louise Saunders Herper E. Saunders Beverly Ann Morgan Rex Morgan Betty Jane Cope Kenneth Cope Patty Nice Ross Allen Nice Thelma M. Congrove James W. Congrove Ida Belle Jones James Robert Jones Helen E. Cook Ellsworth S. Cook Clinton Pyle Elizabeth Jane Pyle Charles Oris Davis Hazel Davis Martha R. Braley Walter L. Braley Betty M. Rushing Earl W. Rushing Mary Lou Rankin Maurice Rankin Virginia Reed Orville Reed

Decree Granted On Cross Petition For Miller Divorce

A divorce decree grants Nancy Carol Miller custody from a cross petition by Harold L. Miller. The court finds Harold grossly neglectful and cruel. Nancy reverts to Moriarty and custody of a child goes to Juvenile Court.

Nancy Carol Miller Harold L. Miller Nancy Carol Moriarty

Jurors Excused From Athens County Jury Duty

Two more Athens County residents are excused from Common Pleas Court jury duty because their interests would be materially injured. Joe Mechem of Athens and Carol Eddy of Glouster cited potential conflicts affecting impartiality.

Athens Joe Mechem Carol Eddy Glouster Common Pleas

Speeding Fine for Lonnie Phelps in Athens County Court

Lonnie Phelps, 33, of New Marsh field Route 1, was fined $20 plus costs after a State Highway Patrol arrest for speeding in Athens County Court on Wednesday.

Lonnie Phelps New Marshfield Athens

No contest plea entered in Athens stop sign case

Richard A. Bacon 18 of Athens faced Municipal Court after a stop sign violation cited by the State Highway Patrol. A bond of 15 was posted for a hearing Tuesday.

Richard A. Bacon Athens State Highway Patrol

District 14 Shop Planned for Ruth White Event

Ruth White hosted members of Group 1 of the CWF at her Walnut Street home and led the program. Etta Bateman led devotions with scripture and Mother's Day poetry. Elizabeth Siddle reviewed the study book One World One Mission. District 14 workshop set at the church Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm. luncheon reservations with Grace Plummer by Monday. June meeting planned at City Recreation Park with a covered dish dinner and installation.

Nelsonville Ruth White CWF The First Christian Church Walnut St White Etta Bateman Elizabeth Siddle District 14 Grace Plummer City Recreation Park

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes List Local Residents

A community hospital notes listing patients and their residences. Names include Judy Keirns Millfield Laura Wagner Buchtel Effie Poston Logan Randy Green Nelsonville and many others from Nelsonville Corning McArthur Albany Glouster New Lexington Corning Glouster. The roster also mentions Route numbers and family relations.

Judy Keirns Millfield Laura Wagner Buchtel Effie Poston Logan Randy Green Nelsonville John Ferguson New Lexington Delores Dutoit Columbus Clifford River Edna Stage Dorothy Vorkes Tlarcille Clark Carol Williams Carol Walton Corning Edith Stump Golden Fox McArthur Sidney McGlaughlin Glouster

Adams Rites Saturday in Nelsonville at Johnson Funeral Home

William H. Adams 73 of Hamley Run died at Mount St. Mary Hospital Thursday morning. Services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home at 1 a.m. Saturday with Rev. John Minsker of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating. Burial is planned at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Nelsonville William H. Adams Hamley Run Mount St. Mary Hospital Johnson Funeral Home John Minsker Pilgrim Holiness Church Green Lawn Cemetery

Mrs Clyde McDaniel Undergoes Major Surgery

Mrs Clyde McDaniel of Nelsonville at University Hospital Columbus underwent major surgery Monday and is recovering satisfactorily in room 702.

Nelsonville Clyde McDaniel Walnut St University Hospital, Columbus

Tickets On Sale For Nelsonville Alumni Banquet

Nelsonville ticket chairman Chris Wolfe Jr announces tickets are on sale at local banks and newsstands and through committee members. The May 26 event features an air conditioned banquet at 6 45 and a 9 pm dance with Bob McGlothlin’s Orchestra, with lessons and luncheons planned for reunion groups.

Nelsonville Chris Wolfe Jr Peoples Bank First National Bank Shafer Betts Foster's Marianne Frank Mary V. Linscott Dick Hubbard Jack Oakley Wolfe

Dinner Dance Planned by Philadorian Lodge 157

A potluck dinner and dance sponsored by Philadorian Lodge 157 will be at the new Poston Elementary School at 7 30 p m Friday. Fried chicken soft drinks and table service provided. Masons and their wives Eastern Stars and escorts and widows will attend. Rev Ted G Faulconer will show slides from his Holy Land trip.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge 157 New Poston East Ted G. Faulconer Holy Land

Rummage Sale Planned by First Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville Circle 2 of Shafer Ong at First Presbyterian Church schedules a rummage sale from 3 to 8 p m Friday and 9 to noon Saturday. Members may call Phil Ong or bring items to the church for contribution.

Nelsonville Shafer-Ong First Presbyterian Church Phil Ong

Mizpah Church Party Pushed Back in Nelsonville

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville postpones their scheduled party to a later date due to unspecified reasons.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church

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