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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1968

Page

5

Santa Claus to visit Nelsonville Saturday parade planned

Santa Claus will visit Nelsonville Saturday afternoon with a parade starting at 1 30 p m near Frank's Footown Store on Chestnut Street. The route goes Chestnut Watkins Jefferson Columbus Street to the Public Square where Santa will greet children and give candy.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Santa Claus Frank Chestnut Street Chestnut Watkins, Jefferson Columbus Street Washington Public Square Mem Columbus Santa

Fifteen Youth Fellows Make 75 Thanksgiving Tray Favors

In Nelsonville the Fifteen Methodist Youth Fellowship at First United Methodist Church prepared 75 pine cone turkey favors for Mount St Mary Hospital. They plan Christmas favors next, followed by a social hour.

Nelsonville Methodist First United Methodist Church Mount St. Mary Hospital

Area Youth Cited For Bike Thefts

Nelsonville police report Ralph Robson of Murray City, 20, charged with petty larceny after police say he and three juveniles stole bicycles from Nelsonville. Officers from nearby villages helped uncover the scheme as bikes were ridden toward Murray City. Robson to appear in Nelsonville mayor court next January.

Nelsonville Ralph Robson Murray City Robson Thomas Cullison

Wednesday Club Meeting in McArthur with Hazel Jenson

The Wednesday Club met with Hazel Jenson as hostess. Florence Brown presided. A Veterans Hospital thank you letter for donations was read. Mrs C P Pearman conducted devotions and programs. Readings from Ideal Magazine covered the first Thanksgiving and Sara Hale's lobbying efforts. Nine members attended. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Earl Baughman on December 4 with gifts exchanged.

Earl Baughman

Ministers Back Levy in Nelsonville York School Vote

Nelsonville Ministerial Association endorsed a seven mill operating levy for the Nelsonville York City School system and will fund publicity. The levy appears before voters on December 10 in all Nelsonville voting places in a special election.

Nelsonville

Progress Brings Church Relocation From Nelsonville

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints moved its Nelsonville branch to The Plains in early 1968. The Nelsonville building closed Oct 1 1967 after a Fall Conference decision to place closer to Athens The Plains and Ohio University. Members may transfer to The Plains or Logan branches as population shifts occur.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints The Plains Jackson Harper Streets Year of the World Church Independence General Church Ohio University Athens Logan David Mingus Latter Day Saints Independent Order of Odd Fellows John W. Anderson Ohio Avenue

Anniversary Dinner Planned For Dec 7

Hocking Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows announces an anniversary dinner on December 7 at 7 p.m. at Patrick's Steak House. Members and their wives may reserve by December 3 through Secretary Jack Monk at 185 Edward Street.

Nelsonville — Hock Hocking

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