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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1961
Page
5
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Nelsonville council heard Kroger Co representatives announce a potential offer for the vacant Central School lot near the Public Square. The plan includes a 100000 building cost, 225000 inventory, 20000 for improvements and a 40x40 foot parcel preserving the Nelson monument, with at least five new full time jobs.
Captain John E. Savel, home from Granite City Illinois, spends a weekend with wife and children. He is an adjutant and company commander in the 960th Engineer Battalion based at Granite City Depot. Lt Col Warner presented the Ohio State flag from Gov DiSalle to Lt Col Ansley for depot officers. carnations were given to the commander's wife.
Hoy J. Seckinger 29 of 546 W Washington St was cited for excessive speed for road conditions after a two car crash at W Washington St and Public Square at 11 57 am Monday Clarence Nelson 80 of E Columbus St driver of the other car had stopped for a red light and was struck from behind Seckinger said he could not stop on the wet pavement both cars were moderately damaged Seckinger pled guilty in Mayor Earl Hillerys court and paid 20 fine and costs
Chillicothe Veterans Hospital patients will be guests Wednesday at Post 229 American Legion. Dinner for veterans at 6:30 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m. Event is co sponsored by Post 229 and Legion Auxiliary. Mrs Dorothy Ruscoe auxiliary president said additional entertainment is being arranged.
NELSONVILLE Danny Lee Robinette 20 Deanville suffered a cut nose abrasions of the left fore arm and chest pains after a collision on Canal St at 9 25 p m Sunday his car struck a parked auto belonging to Paul F Robson 60 Murray City Robison had turned from Adams St into Canal and hit the Robette car which was parked near the Hubert Stage residence 253 Canal Robinette said bright lights from a passing vehicle blinded him both cars suffered extensive damage and Robinette was cited for reckless operation scheduled to appear in Mayor Earl Hillearys court Tuesday
Nelsonville nine year old Larry Gallagher escaped injury when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Phillip K. Simms District 29 at 4 40 p m on Watkins Street near the Nelsonville Lumber Co Simms said he was driving north when the rider veered from the west curb hitting the left rear fender of the auto The bicycle sustained a damaged front wheel
Mrs. How ard Williams will host the Mary Martha Group of the First Christian Church at 7 30 p m Thursday. The event at 830 Walnut St will have Mrs. Raymond Foughty as the hostess and Mrs. Herbert Little as program leader with Mrs. Leroy Hutton giving devotions. A white elephant sale is planned.
An elderly Warren Ohio couple Wiley and Arabella Mason, 79 and 72, are in fair condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital after a one car crash on Route 35 at 8 30 am. Passenger Dorothy Logsdon, 32, of Moundsville has a fractured pelvis and Florence Blake, 39, of Camden WV, a possible back injury. Driver Mason lost control on a curve, crossed the highway, and overturned into a ditch. Trooper F E Eddy investigated. a boxer dog in the car allegedly ran away. Funeral home ambulance transported all four victims.
Herbert D. Lowery 54 of Greendale died in Columbus Monday morning. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. John Minsker officiating. Buried Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by brother James Greendale and five sisters in Greendale Logan Columbus. Friends may call Warren funeral home until noon Wednesday.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Trimble Methodist Church will gather in the church basement Wednesday at 7 30 p m Mrs Esta Haskins is hostess and Mrs Medrith Jarvis will lead the program Attendance is asked to bring sales tax stamps.
Jacksonville PTO will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Jacksonville Elementary School. A film of Germany will be shown by Mrs. Trusty. A social hour will follow. Parents are urged to attend.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Refreshments will be served by Mrs Helen Cole and Mrs Lena Slater
Mrs Rol and Mrs Mender host the Pirouette Club at 8 p m Tuesday at 974 Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Mrs Willie Wolfe leads the program on scouting topics for the gathering.
The Jacksonville WSCS will meet in the Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs Joyce Johnson and Mrs Mabel Sayers with program leader Mrs Margaret Hammond.
Eugene L Bailey 27 son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Bailey Nelsonville Route 1 Oak Grove died Monday morning after a three year illness He is survived by a son Richard and a daughter Cindy of Columbus and eight sisters in Nelsonville Lancaster Logan Haydenville and other areas Services will be held at 1 pm Thursday at the Oak Grove Church conducted by Rev William Brown Burial at Buchtel Cemetery Friends may call at Johnson funeral home
Miss Armada Lucille Mayle age 20 of Corning Route 2 died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville from a kidney ailment. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Hermon EUB Church with Rev. Robert Dabbie officiating. burial will follow in the church cemetery. She was born near Sharpsburg, daughter of Emmaline Norris Mayle and the late William E. Mayle, and is survived by her mother, sister Betty Nichols, brother Carlos Mayle, and half sister Marie Hill. Friends may call at Carl W. Hermey Funeral Home, Corning.
Trimble. The CWF of Trimble First Church of Christ was entertained by Mrs. William Sanders Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hester Shirey led devotionals and Mrs. Lucy Harvey led the lesson on A New Testament CWF. Plans were made for a Country Store for Dec 9.
Grange No. 2436 will meet at 8 p m Thursday at the Grange Hall Oak Grove. Serving committee listed includes Mr and Mrs Vernon Cagg Mr and Mrs Harlan Cagg Jesse Cagg Bernice Cagg Maxine Cagg and Orland Gandee.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs E C Shirkey were their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Byron Shirkey of Columbus.
The Mount St Mary Hospital lists births for Irvin Cozart and Earl Davis and admissions including Louise Walker Shirley Snyder Letha Smith Charles Hillyer Mary Lopez Barbara Wintermute Joy Shaw Janet McDowell Kathryn Calvert. Discharges include Robert Spencer Carl Hankison Edgar Dugan Melvin Boyer and others with a Baby Girl Campbell among the notes. Blood used two units.
The Hollister School will present a variety show on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Trimble Local High School Gym.
Mrs. Don Perry and her husband Dr. Don Perry of Ohio University faculty returned from a teaching mission in Nigeria. She spoke in native costume with slides, describing initial slow progress, arrival of supplies, improved roads, and a growing building program. She noted the welcome by international residents, forthcoming independence celebrations, and modern educational facilities, hospitals, and crafts.
W Lloyd Duncan a former Nelsonville resident died Sunday at his home in Willcox Arizona He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Cread L Duncan Survivors include his wife Letha two sons Darrell of Willcox Arizona and Donald of Dallas Texas two sisters Mrs Mary Gilbert of Tucson Arizona and Mrs Bertha Tucker two brothers Paul and Lawrence Duncan of Willcox and four grandchildren Burial was in Arizona.
Nelsonville Lions Club hosts Charles Kittle division fire warden and Ohio Forestry pilot at Ethel's Tea Room for a 6 p m dinner. He will present a film Guardians of the Forest and discuss fire control challenges in Athens County.
Mrs. Addie E. Davis 70, a former Glouster resident, died Monday night in St. Thomas Hospital Akron after a short illness. She lived in Akron 32 years, born in Trimble, daughter of Albert and Harriett Ridison. Survived by husband Joseph two sons Richard of Akron Donald of New Martinsville W Va one brother C A Ridison of Columbus. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at Norbert W Johnston Funeral Home here burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Nelsonville Emblem Club will hold its regular business meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in the Elks Club rooms.
Stephen J. Mellett of 747 Franklin Ave Columbus forfeited a $20 bond posted with local authorities after being cited for failing to observe a stop sign.
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