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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1961

Page

9

Ohio readers react to Ford Times feature on the Ozarks and Lake Hope

The letter cites Ohio born readers protesting publication of an article on the Ozarks and Lake Hope in Ford Times. They praise the paintings by David N. Keller and Ned T. Moore but urge the writers to publish elsewhere. The note reflects pride in Ohio and contrasts Midwestern scenery with southern resort areas.

Ohio Ford Times Alps Lake Hope Burr Oak Lake Dow Lake David N. Keller Ned T. Moore Eureka Springs Arkansas Hill-Billy Ripley’s Basin Park St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

Fire Chief and volunteers ready lights for Nelsonville decor

Fire Chief Clarence Hall and Nelsonville volunteer firemen prepare Christmas decorations. William Friedrich, decorations chairman, aims to raise 1200 dollars for lights and Nativity work. About 987 dollars has been collected to date with 500 more in the last week. A November 13 deadline is set for fundraising, and on November 14 Betty Butts will begin outreach to nonrespondents.

Nelsonville Clarence Hall William Friedrich Board of Trade Decorations Friedrich Betty Butts

York PTA Meeting at York High School

Nelsonville York PTA to meet at York High School at 7 30 p m Monday. The regular business meeting will be followed by classroom visitation allowing parents of students to meet teachers and discuss various aspects of the teaching program.

Nelsonville York PTA York High School

Bazaar at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville

The women of the First Methodist Church will stage a bazaar and serve a chicken dinner at the church on Wednesday. The bazaar opens in the afternoon and dinner runs 5 to 7 p.m. Children dine at half price.

Nelsonville the First Methodist Church

Nelsonville Native Floyd Hubacher Dies in Oak Hill

Floyd Hubacher, Nelsonville native and nephew of Mrs. Martha Atkinson of 902 Chestnut St, died in Oak Hill West Virginia. Services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday in Oak Hill.

Nelsonville Oak Hill W. Va Floyd Hubacher Martha Atkinson Chestnut St Hubacher

Telephone Science Night at Area High School

Invitations were sent to Ohio Bell subscribers to attend a 7 30 p m Telephone Science Night at the area high school auditorium. The event features demonstrations of current telephone science including Project Echo and a live loudspeaker link to NORAD at Colorado Springs. A film Seconds for Survival will be shown and company personnel introduced. Refreshments and souvenirs will be served.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co North American Air Defense Command Colorado Springs America

Mr. Pedigo Dies At 46 in Nelsonville

Joseph H. Pedigo 46 of 689 Chestnut St Nelsonville died early Saturday at Mount St Mary Hospital after several months illness. He worked as a control operator at EM Poston plant for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Survived by wife Helen and children Lana Jeanie Phillip. mother Sylvia. brothers Edward Logan John Nelsonville Charles Phoenix. sisters Letha Taylor Margaret Edgar Mary Hopstetter Jean McMillen Merle Hardman. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday Johnson funeral home. Rev Dr F M Wentz officiating. Burial Green Lawn. friends may call after 7 p.m. Sunday.

Nelsonville Joseph H. Pedigo Chestnut St Mount St. Mary Hospital Pedigo Sylvia Morrey Pedigo Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co E M. Poston First Methodist Church Helen Lana Jeanie Phillip Edward Logan John Charles Phoenix Ariz Letha Taylor Jacobsburg Margaret Edgar Athens Mary Hopstetter Jean McMillen Merle Hardman Zanesville Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz Green Lawn

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Local hospital notes list multiple new births and patient admissions from Athens Nelsonville Logan and surrounding areas. New straitsville New Lexington Glouster Nelsonville McArthur Frost Haydenville Corning and Congo residents appear among admitted and discharged names.

Dennis Goodin New Lexington Elmer Frasure Daniel Gyure Glouster Anna Wycuff Nelsonville John Baskey Congo William Buechler Michael Harkins McArthur John England Frost William Beale Athens George Whiteman Louise Collins Dean Sager Ruth Topsail Norma Wright Haydenville Rose Bever Corning Evelyn Miller Charles Stowers Katherine Thomas Betty Goss Logan

Sneakers Will Talk On Life In Nigeria

Dr. and Mrs. Don Perry will speak at a Doanville Chapel potluck dinner on November 14 at 6 p.m. They will show slides about life in Nigeria. Meat and rolls provided. attendees should bring table service.

Doanville Don Perry Doanville Chapel Perrys Nigeria

Hubcaps Stolen From Nelsonville Vehicle

Gene Williams reports two flipper hubcaps stolen from his car in Nelsonville. The theft occurred between 11:10 p.m. Thursday and 6:15 a.m. Friday while the vehicle was parked on W Washington Street near 147 West Washington Street.

Nelsonville Gene Williams W. Washington St Williams

Johnson jailed for intoxication guilty plea in Mayor Hilleary's court

Luke Johnson of Buchtel was committed to the county jail for failure to pay a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Mayor Hilleary's court.

Nelsonville Luke Johnson Buchtel Hilleary

Nelsonville Scouts Complete Christmas Seals Drive

Nelsonville Girl Scouts and Brownies sealed and mailed three sheets of envelopes with letters to Athens County residents. Mrs. Joe B. Davis led the program as the TB Association plans an $8000 goal for next year. The TB effort reported extensive chest X rays, examinations, clinics, tuberculin tests, and hospital services during 1960–61.

Nelsonville Girl Scouts Brownies Joe B. Davis Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Sybil Puckett Frances Green Elsie Wolfe Jean Whitlatch Betty Jean Midkiff Kay Gillilan Violet Hollenbaugh Janet Wolfe Athens County Davis TB Association Southeast Ohio

Educator Is Visitor At York School

Robert Schenz, president elect of the National Association of Public School Adult Educators, visited York High School on his way to the association’s Washington convention. A 1940 Buchtel High graduate with an UCLA MBA, he praised the school’s facilities and urged students to pursue education to their full potential.

Nelsonville Robert Schenz National Association of Public School Washington York High School Mr. Schenz Buchtel High Ohio University University of California At Los Angeles Westchester Adult School U.C.L.A Schenz

Athletic Boosters Meeting Sets Plans for November Events

The sonville Athletic Association will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school. They will finalize plans for the varsity football team to attend the Ohio State Oregon game on November 18 as guests. Banquet details for Little League and Junior High Football are set for November 21 in the multi purpose room. More business will be addressed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Association

Nelsonville Garden Club Christmas Workshop Schedule

The Nelsonville Garden Club hosts a Christmas workshop at the Episcopal Church. Activities run Monday at 7 p m and Thursday from 10 30 a m to 4 p m with hands on decorations and gardening tips.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Garden Club Episcopal Church

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