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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

5

Nelsonville trade group hears Logan Office figures

Logan office head Schein told the Nelsonville Board of Trade that in 1960 his office placed 2202 people in permanent and temporary jobs while about 2000 area workers remained unemployed. Benefits paid totaled 1,451,110 last year, with many commuters to Columbus and other cities seeking local jobs. Coker outlined upcoming Nelsonville Development Corp actions and board funds stood at 2,574.96 in savings and 722.24 in checking with 77 members paying 965 in dues.

Nelsonville Homer Schein Logan Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Nelsonville Board of Trade Schein Athens Hocking Columbus John Coker Nelsonville Development Corp Francis D. White Coker

Davenport Rites Slated For Rev Addison Davenport

Funeral services are planned for the Rev. Addison Davenport 61 of Buchtel who died Wednesday at Mount St. Mary Hospital. The Happy Hollow Church will host the service at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with burial at Whitmore Cemetery. Davenport, pastor of Happy Hollow, was born in Nelsonville and survived by his wife Elizabeth Turn Davenport four sons a daughter a sister seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His first wife Margaret died in 1959. Friends may call at Johnson funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.

Nelsonville Addison Davenport Buchtel Mount St. Mary Hospital Happy Hollow Church Eugene Whitmer Whitmore Cemetery Mr. Davenport Electa Davenport Elizabeth Turn Davenport John Barberton Raymond Athens Roberta Trimble Billy Ruby Easler Julia Davenport Margaret Johnson Funeral Home

Carbon Hill Alumni Dance Monday at gymnasium

The Carbon Hill alumni banquet and dance will be held in the Carbon Hill community gymnasium Monday at 6 30 p m Dinner will be served at 7 and dancing will continue until 1 a m Music will be directed by Vic Joyce All dues canceled except this year’s.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Vic Joyce

Mr Hillyer Services Set For 93 Year Old Miner

Chauncey resident Robert Hillyer 93 died Wednesday at Mount St Mary Hospital Nel sonville. Funeral at 1 p m Saturday at Church of Christ with burial Nye Cemetery. Survived by wife Ollie seven daughters five sons and two stepsons plus a brother. Friends may call at residence any time.

Chauncey Robert Hillyer Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Church of Christ Nye Mr. Hillyer Hocking County John Julia Hillyer Ollie Hazel Beller Ruth Collins Glouster Grace Stone Sophia W. Va Elizabeth Johnson Painesville Irene Garrett Lancaster Virginia Huddy Athens Marion Skinner Amesville Charles Willie Cleveland Oak Hill Robert, Jr Lee Phillips Los Angeles Cal George Mingus Kinsington Pearl Murray City

Windle Young Vows Repeated In Church

In Nelsonville the First Methodist Church hosted the May 14 marriage of Donna J. Windle and Michael Young. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Dr. F M Wentz at 4:30 p.m. with Les ter Windle as natural bearer and Linda Windle as flower girl. The bride wore chantilly lace and tulle, carried a white Bible with orchids, and wore a tiara with pearl jewelry. Shirley Cavote was matron of honor. bridesmaids were Faye Stumbo and Flora Stumbo. best man was Ralph Brown. Seating included Robert Mohney and James Taylor.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church of Donna J. Windle Elmer Windle Michael Young Carl Young F. M. Wentz Verna Thompson Lester Windle Shirley Cavote Faye Stumbo Flora Stumbo Linda Windle Columbus Ralph Brown Robert Mohney James Taylor

Birth At Mount St Mary Hospital In Murray City

A son born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoff man of Murray City. Admissions include Page Morris Nelsonville Mrs Mary Spurgus New Lexington Miss Sally Monroe Nelsonville Mrs Ruth Bentley Nelsonville Route 1. Discharges list Roy Wright Haydenville Johnny Carson Columbus Mrs Minnie Mount Carbon Hill Charles Stowers Nelsonville Mrs Goldie Hiles Nelsonville Harry Westfall Sr Nelson Ray Zimmerman Albany Route 1 Grover Strawn Logan Route 4 Vincent Adams Millersport Route 1 Mrs Ralph Davis and daughter Nelsonville Blood Used one unit.

Roy Wright Haydenville Johnny Carson Columbus Minnie Mount Carbon Hill Charles Stowers Nelsonville Goldie Hiles Harry Westfall Ray Zimmerman Albany Grover Strawn Logan Vincent Adams Millersport Ralph Davis

Vacation Bible School at Independent Holiness Church

Nelsonville Daily reports a 9 to 11 a.m. Bible School at the Independent Holiness Church from June 5 to June 9 with classes for all ages including teens. Enrollment for attendees is scheduled for Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Nelsonville Independent Holiness Church

Rabies Shots Slated June 3 In Nelsonville

Nelsonville sets June 3 for dog and cat rabies inoculations at the Fire Station. Bert Miller of the Athens Health Department notes about 250 pets were treated last Saturday. Dr. J. K. Bratton of Athens Veterinary Hospital will administer shots from 10 a.m. to noon. In Nelsonville Harmony Class of First Christian Church meets Friday at Mrs. Betty Taylor’s home for a white elephant sale. Betty Newton has a birthday this month.

Nelsonville Bert Miller Athens City Miller J. K. Bratton Athens Veterinary Hospital Harmony First Christian Church Betty Taylor Betty Newton

Miss Kineer Named Top Student at OU Honors

Miss Mary Ann Kinneer daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Kinneer 86 E Columbus St was initiated into Psi Chi at Ohio University soon after into Phi Kappa Phi for high scholastic achievement. She received the Alumni Cup Award at the Pi Beta Phi Founders Banquet for best four year average among seniors.

Nelsonville Mary Ann Kinneer J. K. Kinneer E. Columbus St Ohio University Psi Chi Miss Kinneer Phi Kappa Phi Pi Beta Phi

Philadelphia scientists study electric cocoon shield for spaceships

A group of Philadelphia scientists is investigating enclosing a spaceship in a highly controlled electric cocoon to shield occupants from deadly radiation. The concept resembles a new type of electric blanket offering radiation protection in space travel.

Philadelphia

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