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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1962

Page

7

Legion Plans Halloween Parade and Costume Party

Nelsonville notes the local American Legion sponsors a Halloween parade and costume party for children on October 30 at 6 30 p m. The Glenford Dugan Post 229 and its auxiliary will direct the parade judging and contests with prizes. A Halloween Committee chaired by George Blimes and others will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Legion Building to finalize plans.

Nelsonville Legion War Memorial Fulton and W. Columbus Sts Glenford Dugan George Blimes Charles Courtney Paul Barrows Don Brady Carl Howard Legion Bldg Legionaires Auxiliary

Ex-Glouster Woman Dies in Columbus

Christi anna McDonald 61 formerly of Glouster died Wednesday in St Anthony Hospital Columbus born Morgan County daughter of Antoine and Nancy Fletcher McDonald. Survived by sisters Bertha Carpenter Glouster and Sylvia McDonald Columbus. Arrangements by Norbert W Johnston funeral home.

Glouster Christianna McDonald Columbus St. Anthony Hospital Morgan County Antoine Nancy Fletcher McDonald Bertha Carpenter Sylvia McDonald Norbert W

Nelsonville Eyes Charter Commission For November Vote

Nelsonville city leaders announced a Charter Commission to study a charter form of government for possible adoption at the November 6 election. The commission will define the plan before voters decide, with city solicitor providing added information. Nominees for the panel include Donald R. Johnson Edward Sharp Jack Maurer Lloyd Evans Dix Powell Robe rt Matheny Earl Hilleary Jack Riley Richard Hubbard Thomas Williams Ralph Barber Lowell Cole Baird Stuart Donald Shafer and Paul Betts.

Donald R. Johnson Edward Sharp Jack Maurer Lloyd Evans Dix Powell Robert Matheny Earl Hilleary Jack Riley Richard Hubbard Thomas Williams Ralph Barber Lowell Cole Baird Stuart Donald Shafer Paul Betts

Mrs. Victoria Hale 96 Dies in Logan

Mrs. Victoria Hale aged 96 of Murray City died Tuesday in Logan. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Johnson funeral home Chauncey officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She lived with niece Thelma Mason in Logan and was born near Vinton County to Ephraim and Margaret Fraz ee. Surviving relatives include several nieces and nephews.

Nelsonville Victoria Hale Murray City Logan Johnson Funeral Home J. A. Long Chauncey Greenlawn Cemetery Hale Thelma Mason Vinton County Ephriam Margaret Frazee

Royalty Chosen At Annual Poston School Fall Festival

Nelsonville The Poston Elementary Fall Festival crowned its king Bill Wachenschwanz and queen Kay Kimes from the eighth grade. Deborah O’Nail and Charles Wachenschwanz III were prince and princess from first grade, with runners up from second grade. The event featured a staged court, floral displays, gift presentations, and door prize winners James Wallace LaVern Arnold and Bertha Warren.

Nelsonville Poston Poston School Kimberly Road King Kay Kimes Bill Wachenschwanz Deborah O’nail Charles Wachenschwanz III Betty Klinebriel David Pidcock Kent Andrews Christy Levering Tamara Guilyn Deborah Poston Pto William H. Theisen James Wallace LaVern Arnold Bertha Warren

Gohen Promoted to Airman Second Class in USAF

Garrett M. Gohen of Nelsonville has been promoted to airman second class in the United States Air Force. He is assigned to the 48rd Munitions Maintenance Squadron as a nuclear weapons specialist and is a Nelsonville High School graduate. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Gohen of 773rd Radar Squadron, Montauk Air Force Station, Long Island, New York.

Nelsonville Garrett M. Gohen United States Air Force Gohen Nelsonville High School M-Set Howard R. Gohen Montauk Air Force Station Long Island N. Y

Mayor Hoffman's docket shows light week in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville William Hoffman's mayoral court docket a light week opened. Harold B Dyer 49 of Columbus cited for unsafe operation posted 20 bond for failure to appear. George D Thorne Jr 21 of Cincinnati charged with red light violation posted 20 bond forfeited for no show. Elsworth Henderson 45 of Marietta cited for excess speed scheduled for mayoral appearance Saturday.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Harold B. Dyer Sinclair Road Columbus George D. Thorne, Jr Cincinnati Elsworth Henderson Marietta

Walker Furniture Co Opens in McArthur

McArthur based Walker Furniture Co opens at 68 West Washington Street Nelsonville under John Morrow and Orville Walker. The former Wolfe Furniture stock was purchased. Morrow brings 15 years in Vinton County retail.

Nelsonville John Morrow McArthur Walker Furniture Co West Washington St Morrow Vinton County Orville Walker, McArthur Wolfe Furniture

Trade Board Applauds Nelsonville Development Plans

Nelsonville Development Corp will attract industry suited to area resources, with $300 advanced by the Trade Board to cover incorporation costs. About 5000 shares at $10 each may be offered after legal clearance. The next board meeting will decide offering details as Atty. James Shumaker reports. AUTO CLUB TO TOUR Nelsonville Southern Ohio Old Autos Club plans a tour to Moray City Glouster McConnelsville Marietta Belpre Athens leaving Nelsonville Kroger at 10 am Sunday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Development Corp Nelsonville Board of Trade Development Corp Trade Board Ohio Atty James Shumaker Board of Trade Shumaker Auto Club Southern Old Autos Club Moray City Glouster McConnelsville Marietta Belpre Athens Kroger

Democrats to Meet in Nelsonville for November election planning

York Township Democrat Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the IOOF Hall 116 W Columbus St Nelsonville. Secretary Matt Adkins says all county candidates are expected and area Democrats are invited to attend as the major business concerns organizing cars and workers for the November election.

Nelsonville York Township Democrat Club IOOF Columbus St Matt Adkins Adkins

Mail Boxes Damaged in Postal Area At Van Dals

Rural mail boxes in the Sonville postal area have been damaged by vandals. Postmaster Alonzo Figgins warns such acts are federal offenses and says authorities will pursue those responsible.

Nelsonville Alonzo Figgins

GOP Opens Nelsonville Headquarters With Voters Center

The Republican headquarters in Nelsonville opened at the former bus station location next to The Peoples Bank. The phone number PL 3-1479 will be in use, and Violet Hollenbaugh said she and other workers will staff the center which will stay open through Election Day November 6.

Nelsonville Peoples Bank Violet Hollenbaugh

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