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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1961

Page

7

Explorer Post 70 Buys Bus For Summer Travels

Nelsonville club outlines winter plans for Explorer Scout Post 70. A 1953 school bus purchased to use in summer travel, scarlet and grey exterior, 30-seat interior, insurance secured, and Explor ing Trips Incorporated formed with John Brooks as president. Activities include bowling in the Sunday High School League, a district rifle team at Ohio University ROTC, fundraising for the local gym, and overseas Christmas aid target of 10,800 pounds last year.

Nelsonville Explorer Scout Post 70 Mately Exploring Trips Incorporated John Brooks Dick Bullock Jim Hollenbaugh Gilbert Courtney John Coker Post 70 Post Ohio University ROTC SEOL Nelsonville High School Andrew Maze Marion McSherry Bill Kunzman Charles Fick Bill Hellyer Mike Brooks John Kline Bill Hollenbaugh

Owners Urged to Help After Child Bitten by Dogs

Nelsonville authorities seek dog owners of two dogs described as one mostly black with white and one mostly white with black after Cheryl Harold, 9, was bitten on the leg at school. Police warn strays will be picked up and dog laws enforced as the girl receives emergency care at Mount St Mary Hospital.

Nelsonville Cheryl Harold Clyde Harold Franklin Sr Max Valkinburg Valkinburg Harold Child Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mrs Wood and Guy Lewis Wed in Nelsonville Candlelight Service

In a candlelight ceremony at Pilgrim Holiness church in Nelsonville Lillie Wood and Guy Lewis exchanged marriage vows on Nov 18 at 7 p.m. The Rev. John Minsker officiated with Paul Dalton providing music. A reception followed at the Scout House with family and friends from Nelsonville Columbus Logan and Albany in attendance.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Lillie Wood Guy Lewis New Plymouth Route 1 John Minsker Paul Dalton Roger Wood Scout House

Jacksonville Mothers Plan Christmas Party

A Jacksonville Mothers Club special meeting at Mrs. Louise Lent's home set final plans for the Christmas buffet at the VFW Hall on Sunday December 17 at 6 p.m. The regular meeting at Mrs. Florence Mecum's home drafted gift exchange names. contest prize went to Mrs. Mary Davis and door prize to Mrs. Mary Kempton. Sixteen members attended. The January gathering will be at Mrs. Louise Lent's home.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers Club Louise Lent VFW Florence Mecum Carolyn Gardner Edna Malone Mary Davis Mary Kempton

Pythian Sisters Meet Glouster Wednesday Meeting

The Pythian Sisters plan a called meeting Wednesday at 7 00 p m at the K of P Hall called by M E C Bessie Thompson.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K of P M. E. C. Bessie Thompson

Jacksonville Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Jacksonville man married Scott Lent as Norma Russell of Bremen became his wife in a Jacksonville ceremony read by Rev. Burnworth. The couple were attended by Leonard Lent and his wife. A Burnworth home reception followed with guests including the Lent and Geiger families and their children.

Norma Russell Bremen Scott Lent Russell Lent Jacksonville Burnworth Leonard Lent Gary Richard William Geiger Steve Eric Karla

Skating Party Planned by Nelsonville First Christian Church

The Young Adults group sponsors a skating party at Dow's Rink tonight at 7 30. All church adults are invited and may buy tickets at the door.

Nelsonville The First Christian Church Dow’s

Rummage Sale Friday in Nelsonville by Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a rummage sale at the American Legion Home on W. Columbus Street starting at 8 a m Friday. Those wishing to donate articles may call Mrs. Thomas Lax.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary American Legion W. Columbus Street Thomas Lax

Totman Golden Wedding Open House Planned in Chesterhill

Chesterhill couple Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Totman invite friends to an open house on Sunday December 3 from 2 to 5 p m to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They married December 2 1911 and have three sons Forrest Donald and Lloyd, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Chesterhill A. L Roy) Totman Stella Hoon Totman Forrest of Donald Apalachicola, Fla Lloyd of Columbus

Glouster Folks Share Thanksgiving Vistors and Travels

Glouster residents recount travels to California including Pasadena Lomita Santa Ana and Las Vegas with stops at Disneyland Marineland Forest Lawn Cemetery Chinatown and Death Valley. Thanksgiving gatherings feature extended families from Amesville Columbus Birmingham and other nearby towns.

Edward Ley California Marineland Forest Lawn Cemetery Chinatown Las Vegas Nevada Death Valley Scottie’s Castle Hoover Dam Ley Fred Echstenkamper Worthington

Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Booth Zaleski, Mr. and Mrs. How ard Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Logan Route 4, and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge man Nelsonville Route 1. Admissions include Mark McGuire Nelsonville Don McMannis Nelsonville Robert May Haydenville Francis Miller Chauncey Martin Sorrell New Straits ville Mrs. Miller Hayden Virginia Cooper Athens Route 3 Miss Barbara Nelson Nelsonville Route 2 Robert Goodman Athens Route John Stocklin Nelsonville Mrs. Kinnison Union Furnace Mrs. Kincaid New Lexington Route 1 John Chavalas Corning Garfield Johnson Corning Route 1 C. W. Hall Nelsonville.

Robert Booth Zaleski Lowell B. Howard Athens James Nelson Logan Willard Bridgeman Nelsonville Admissions Mark McGuire Don McMannis Robert May Haydenville Francis Miller Chauncey Martin Sorrell New Straits Maxine Kincaid New Lexington John Chavalas Corning Garfield Johnson C. W. Hall

Divorce suit filed in Common Pleas Court

Erma Brandon files for divorce from Ralph E. Brandon in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty by the husband. She seeks custody of a minor child and both temporary and permanent alimony. The couple married June 7, 1959.

Christmas dinner hosted by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas dinner at the Methodist Church on December 7 at 6 30 p m Reservations are due by December 2 and can be made by calling 767 3461 or 767 5463 The event includes a 50 cent gift exchange at the hall after the dinner.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Methodist Church

Committee To Send Baskets At Christmas 1961 Pageant Support

Nelsonville Parade of the Hills committee met in the City Council room with Gilbert Courtney Jr presiding. Treasurer Dick Hubbard reported receipts and expenditures for the 1961 pageant. Fire Chief Clarence Hall asked that names and family sizes for Christmas baskets be mailed to the City Building. no phone calls. The group favored Deggeller Amusement Co rides for the next parade.

Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney, Jr Dick Hubbard Clarence Hall Deggeller Amusement Co

Seniors Plan Holiday Style Show at York High

York High School seniors sponsor a Holiday Style Show on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Models include Candace Spencer Angela Sayre Ruth Ann Devol Nancy Cagg Charlotte Wright Peggy Verba Janet Harris Carla Garverick Judy Harbarger Linda Adair Sally Adair Janie Roberts Pauline Mowery Delores Nixon Roberta Bunting Betty Thompson Lucille Bookman Patti Cavote. Music directed by Mollie Jackson. Performers in musical numbers include Janie Camp Diane Dupler Ella Cox Joan Hallett Linda Kinnison Dianne Anders Laura Hartman Norma Dalton Shirley Ball Linda Mourne. Piano by Mollie Jackson and Dianne Andrews. Fashion commentary by Mrs Shirley Fink.

Thanksgiving weekend visits cross county lines in Ohio and West Virginia

Syracuse residents Harold Amspoker and Laura Leifheit hosted kin from Columbus and nearby towns over Thanksgiving. Families from Middleport Pomeroy Athens Rutland and Parkersburg gathered for dinners and calls with local couples and friends. Revelers included the Hins and Gins from Vinton Long Bottom and Pataskala hosts with guests like George Cundiff and Jerry Bosworth returning to work aboard a boat.

Syracuse Harold Amspoker Columbus Laura Leifheit Agnes White James Robert Richard Duckworth Thomas Darst Middleport Joe Cook Pomeroy William Guinther Guy Guinther Oris Smith Ronnie Kathy Long Bottom Robert Smith William Houdashelt Marie Houdashelt Athens Virgil Cross Vinton Pat Patterson Gertrude Mills Paul Patterson Rutland Ada Slack Earl Watkins George Cundiff Jerry Bosworth Alice Flanagan Sam Parkersburg W. Va Carson Hayes Alfred Ruschel Ernest Bowers Pataskala

Valley Lodge 169 To Nominate Officers

Valley Lodge 169 will meet in regular convention Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Knights of Pythias building. Officers for the coming term will be nominated and plans for the December Past Chanellers night discussed. All lodge officers and the grand lodge delegate will be nominated with election on the first meeting night in December.

Nelsonville

Dean pleads guilty in Hilleary court over kept distance

Thomas A. Dean of Elyria pleaded guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court to the charge of unable to stop in an assured clear distance following an accident on Canal Street November 22.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Thomas A. Dean Elyria Dean Canal Street

Christmas Bazaar Set By Episcopal Women

Annual Christ mas Bazaar sponsored by the Women of the Epiphany Church will be Friday at 9 a m in the Arista Home Improvement Co on the Public Square. Hand made items include aprons pillow cases and baby gowns. Baked goods feature bread pies cookies. Call Mrs William Fisk for donations.

Nelsonville Women of the Epiphany (Episcopal) Church Arista Home Improvement Co William Fisk

Thanksgiving Party At Southeastern Ohio TB Hospital

Patients at the Southeastern Ohio TB Hospital in Nelsonville enjoyed a monthly party in the auditorium Tuesday evening. Hospital staff members Mrs. Helen Holzapfel and Mrs. Vivian Shaw served refreshments.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio TB Hospital Helen Holzapfel Vivian Shaw

Mr. Davis Dies At 79 In Rutland

Rutland resident Race Davis died at 79 Tuesday morning at his home after a lingering illness. He was a lifelong Rutland church member survived by wife Verna, a half sister Edith Graham of McArthur, brothers Bert and Ward, half brothers Worley and Harold, and step brother Ed. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Chase Funeral Home with burial in Robinson Cemetery near Langsville. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Gamwell Bill Johnston Cathy McDonald Ohio Mary Johnston Florence Bulen Bishopville Harold Vaughn Jim Vaughan Athens Rutland Race Davis The Christian Church Verna Edith Graham McArthur Bert Rutland and Ward Canada Worley Dexter Harold Addison Aurora Ill Chase Funeral Home Robinson Cemetery Langsville

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