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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1963

Page

2

Two Pass Exam For Postmaster In Nelsonville

United States Civil Service Commission release says two eligibles Joe Galvin and William Theisen passed the Nelsonville postmaster examination. Three took the exam. Alonzo Figgins is acting postmaster. A new exam may be called to form a three man eligibility list. Pinny's book on gardens lists more than 1600 herb and plant remedies including garlic for over 60 diseases.

Nelsonville United States Civil Service Commission Joe Galvin William Theisen Alonzo Figgins Pinny

Burnelle Returns Home After Medical Stay and Trip

Dr. Lowell Burnelle and wife Mrs. gwell E Burnelle return from Atlantic City after attending the National Dental Board Examiners Convention. He had leg cast removed at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D C. Weekend guests include Pittsburgh residents and an Ohio University student. Nelsonville Red Cross Gray Ladies to be honored at Mount St. Mary Hospital dinner.

Glouster Gwell E. Burnelle Atlantic City N. J National Dental Board Examiners Washington, D. C Burnelle George Washington University Hospital Calvin Crawford John Winklmann Marilyn Witmer Pittsburgh Dick Crawford Ohio University Cross Gray Ladies Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Anna Echstenkamper Ralph Echstenkamper Amherst Ohio Dave Rothery Springfield Earl Echstenkamper Eaton Elizabeth Guinther Marguerite Guinther Columbus William Stephenson Richard Guinther Dianne Patton Bill Bryson James Franklin Anthony Leroy Tom Judson University Hospital Judsons Inlaw Ralph Judson St. Albans Westoa Gladys Viney Ohio Baptist General Association Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Camp Fire Girls Program At First Christian Church

Fourth to sixth grade CampFire Girls attend a program by Ohio University International Club students in the assembly room of the First Christian Church Fort Street Nelsonville. Four Indian students led by Khushroo Patel will discuss India and its customs followed by a social hour. Books on India available at Nelsonville Public Library.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Fort St Butterfly Beavers International Club of Ohio University India Khushroo Patel

Nelsonville Board Backs District Merger Plan

The Nelsonville school board reaffirmed support for merging Nelsonville York Glouster and Trimble districts to strengthen the high school program. They hired Marie Weiss as women’s custodian, tabled a letter of intent to buy a new bus, and approved $458.64 for an old water meter. Members attend regional and state meetings in Athens and Columbus.

Nelsonville York Glouster Trimble Marie Weiss Irvin Badger State Highway Patrol William Friedrich Rolland Pierce John Ward Lloyd C. Gray Ohio School Board Association Athens Columbus

Motorcyclist Injured When Backing Car Impacts Cycle

Clyde Hedly Campbell a 21 year old rider from 629 Walnut Street sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and a cut over the left eye after a sedan driven by Harley Jackson Wilfong 24 backed from a parking space near Maurers Variety on the Public Square in Nelsonville. Wilfong was cited for improper backing and Campbell was taken by ambulance to Mount St Mary Hospital.

Nelsonville Clyde Hedly Campbell Walnut St Maurer Campbell Harley Jackson Wilfong Athens Wilfong Mount St. Mary Hospital

Church Class Holds Meet at Glouster Church of Christ

Twenty members of the Loyal Women's Class met in the Glouster Church of Christ social rooms with Mrs. Evelyn Davis presiding. Hostesses were Mrs. Felda Stansberry and Mrs. Ola Eddy. A birthday dinner is planned for Nov 15 at 6 30 p.m. at the Hotel Gordon.

Glouster Loyal Women’s Class Glouster Church of Christ Felda Stansberry Ola Eddy Evelyn Davis Helen Thomas Clara Sheren Gordon

Scouts Advance in Nelsonville Board of Review

A Troop 66 board of review at the Pythian Building listed Ned Carter Charles Howe Wilber Wolf and Raymond C Patton as members. Five scouts advanced with Mike Jacobs and Phillip Howe earning second class and Dale Townsend Tim Jacobs and William Whitlatch earning first class.

Nelsonville Pythian Building Ned Carter Charles Howe Wilber Wolf Raymond C. Patton Mike Jacobs Phillip Howe Dale Townsend Tim Jacobs William Whitlatch

Birthday Celebrated in Nelsonville for Eight Year Old

Nelsonville girl Lisa Blimes marked her eighth birthday Sunday at home on Short Street. Mother Eu nice Blimes led the party with Ruth Rosser and Carol Call assisting. George Blimes baked a chocolate cake with eight candles and red and yellow roses. Guests included Susan Rosser, Scott Grigsby, Harriet McClain, Jimmy Arnold, Linda Schultz, Martha Johnson, Mel ain e Johnson, Gail Puckett, Charlotte Howard, Jeff Call, and Randy Call. Prizes went to Linda Schultz, Mel aine Johnson, and Charlotte Howard.

Nelsonville Lisa Blimes Short St Eunice Blimes Ruth Rosser Carol Call George Blimes Susan Rosser Scott Grigsby Harriet McClain Jimmy Arnold Linda Schultz Martha Johnson Melaine Johnson Gail Puckett Charlotte Howard Jeff Call Randy Call

Mrs. Cavey Honored With Surprising Glouster Shower

Mrs. Fred Cavey was feted Saturday in Glouster at a surprise baby shower hosted by Judy Koons Lulu Mae Campbell and Lavon Irwin at Mrs. Cavey’s home. Guests included 16 plus Christy Cavey and prize winners were Mrs. Jack Stanley Anna Florence Immer and Londa Bosworth.

Glouster Fred Cavey Judy Koons Lulu Mae Campbell Lavon Irwin Troy Hyatt Pearl Wright Anna Florence Immer Ed Aberts Melvin Koons Christy Cavey Jack Stanley Londa Bosworth

Nelsonville Club Meetings and Visits

The Nelsonville Aerie will meet at 7 30 p m to elect a new vice president. Eudora Chapter No 72 Eastern Star meets at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with refreshments. Emblem Club meets at 7 30 p m at the Elks Hall. Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias meets at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Pythian Hall. Mrs Clara Neal and son Charles DeWeese, with C E Harris, returned from a motor trip to New York City.

Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Eudora Chapter No Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Hall Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits Newborns and Patients

Mount St Mary Hospital reports admissions including baby Mark Bartlett of Millfield Route 1 and Ellen Arnold of Nelsonville, along with Charles W McCollister of Nelsonville Route 1, Frank Burnelle of Nelsonville, and several others from Athens Nelsonville Corning and Kent areas.

Baby Mark Bartlett Millfield Kent Roley Corning William Six Athens Charles W McCollister Nelsonville Ellen Arnold Charles Thomas Frank Burnelle

Family Fight Sparks Disorderly Conduct Charges in Athens

In Nelsonville a rear Center Cafe altercation led to charges against Theodore Alvin Sharpe and Granville Sharpe plus Lillian Sharpe and a 14 year old son and 10 year old daughter. Theodore pleaded innocent but was fined five dollars plus costs. Granville and Lillian Sharpe pleaded guilty and paid ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville R. B. Stuart Stuart Athens Center Theodore Alvin Sharpe Mound St Granville Sharpe Lillian Sharpe Sharpes Robert Eugene Stilwell William Hoffman

Thieves Hit Glouster High School

Thieves broke into Glouster High School overnight stealing cash from vending machines and keys from the superintendent's office. Entry was made via a pried bathroom window and a door window removal. Police aided by Athens County Sheriff's Department investigated the burglary.

Glouster High School Glouster Raymond Robinson Athens County Sheriff's Department John Lavel

Halloween Trick or Treat Night Set in Buchtel

Mayor John Wade designates October 30 trick or treat hours from 6 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. in Nelsonville area. He cites recent property destruction complaints and warns parents of liability for damages. Curfew remains 10 p.m. with juveniles required off the streets.

Nelsonville John Wade Buchtel

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