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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1961

Page

5

Hammarskjold Deeply Committed to UN Peace Efforts

UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, a calm diplomat, sought world peace through the United Nations even as he faced sharp criticism. His Congo mission tested eight years of leadership before his plane vanished on the eve of a new General Assembly session. Born July 29, 1905, he was the son of Swedish Prime Minister Hjalmar Hammarskjold.

Associated Press Dag Hammarskjold United Nations Congo Hammarskjold U.N. General Assembly Soviet Union U.N U.N. Post Sweden Organization For European Economic Cooperation Hjalmar Hammarskjold

Eastern Star plans rummage sale in Nelsonville Oct 6 7

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter No. 72 of the Order of Eastern Star announces a rummage sale on October 6 and 7. Items accepted by Mrs. Edith Hardy and Mrs. Pearl Williams.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Edith Hardy Pearl Williams

Jobs and Waves in Ambiguous August Farm Stats

The nation’s farms added 4 percent more hired hands in August but used 2 percent fewer family workers. Total farm employment held at 8.3 million, with 5.5 million family and 2.8 million hired workers. January–August employment averaged 1 percent below the prior year. Wage rates averaged 1.04 dollars an hour excluding board and room, versus 1.92 previously and 93 cents for 1955–59.

Washington

West Virginia Hunting Season Opens October Four

West Virginia announces open hunting season for grey, black, fox and red squirrel on October 14. Daily bag six, season limit 36. closes January 6, 1962. Grouse season four per day. Rabbit season runs November 11 to January 6 with four per day and 24 per season.

Point Pleasant West Virginia

Population centers shift westward 1910 to 1940

During 1910 to 1940 the U S population center moved westward slowly. Six centers existed and all were in Indiana with four of them crowded together.

United States Indiana

Poplar Stem Gall Outbreak Tied to Aphid Invasion

Weeder's Guide notes poplar stem galls caused by aphids on neighborhood poplars. Expert Martin L. Davey Jr. recommends spraying malathion as new leaves emerge, with a 10 day repeat. The guide lists common garden pests and signs to watch for, including aphids, spider mites, thrips, leaf hoppers, Japanese beetles, cutworms, cabbage worms, and webworms.

Martin L. Davey Jr

Beauty path from tragedy to modeling and therapy

In Los Angeles a Methodist minister's wife Ruth Johnson, scarred by a auto crash, becomes a fashion model and beauty therapist. She learns makeup secrets from William Tuttle, teaches modeling with makeup, helps a divorcee regain confidence, and now balances modeling with teaching and music while aiding psychiatrists with makeover techniques.

Los Angeles Johnson William Tuttle Hollywood Japan Roger Warner Chorale

Flu and health tips in Focus on Health

Focus on Health examines fall flu outlook and vaccination advice for seniors pregnant women and those with chronic illnesses. It also warns about castor bean poisoning for children and analyzes sea sickness patterns among sailors with nursing insights and seasickness remedies.

U. S. Public Health Service National Tuberculosis Association

Driver Jailed for DWI in Nelsonville Court

William T. Wright of Portsmouth pleaded guilty in Mayor Hilleary s court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to three days in the city jail. William D. Ward of Columbus posted and forfeited a 20 dollar bond after being cited for 45 mph on Canal Street in a 35 mph zone.

Nelsonville William T. Wright Portsmouth Hilleary William D. Ward Columbus Canal St

Elks to Meet Nelsonville in Regular Lodge Session

Elks Lodge 543 will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Plans will be made for candidate initiation and refreshments will follow.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge 543

Antique Auto Club to Meet Friday in Nelsonville

The Athens County Antique Auto Association will meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson in Nelsonville for their club gathering.

Nelsonville Athens County Antique Auto Association Harold Johnson

Initiation Wednesday for Nelsonville Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of W F W Post 3467 will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the post home on Riverside Drive for initiation of new members and a potluck.

Nelsonville — Ladies Auxiliary W.F.W. Post 3467 Riverside Dr

Nelsonville Athletic Association Sets Wednesday Meeting

The Nelsonville Athletic Association will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the high school building to discuss local sports programs and schedules.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Association

Nelsonville Board OKs Lab Payment and Staff Changes

Nelsonville Board of Education approved bills totaling 41 191.85 at the September meeting. Unpaid lab balance 14 916.29 on the high school science facilities. Around 19 000 covers payroll. Elsie Call resigned fifth grade. Barbara Faulconer hired to replace. Marquise Morris added to high school faculty. High school to join Ohio High School Athletic Association. Across the board 50 raise for second semester teachers funded by state foundation. Orwiler proposed hall of knowledge. Roland Pierce named board delegate to OSBA convention in Columbus November 14-16.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Elsie Call L. C. Gray Barbara Faulconer University of Kentucky Call Marquise Morris Ohio High School Athletic Association K. C. Orwiler Orwiler Roland Pierce Ohio School Board Asociation Columbus

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Admission and birth notices list new arrivals and patients at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Include births for Bernard Buttrick’s family and multiple admissions from Nelsonville, Glouster, Logan, Sugar Grove, and nearby towns with names such as Wanda Lynch Donald McCullough Paul Ray Michael Welch Raymond Simonton Irene Sharlike Carmelita Fultz Patricia Roley Jack Edwards and daughter Roy Christman N Thomas Naomi Goodin Harold Johnson and Carl Snyder.

Wanda Lynch Gore Donald McCullough Glouster Paul Ray Nelsonville Michael Welch Raymond Simonton Carmelita Fultz Irene Sharlike Roy Christman Moxahala Clara Buckles Logan Patricia Roley Sugar Grove

State Liquor Store Schedule Announced for Nelsonville

The Ohio Department of Liquor announces Nelsonville store hours effective Sept. 25. Monday to Wednesday 12 noon to 6 pm, Thursday closed, Friday 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday 11 am to 8 pm.

Partment of Liquor Nelsonville

No Injuries Reported In Route 33 Wreck Near County Line

Nelsonville reports a two car crash on Route 33 in Hocking County half mile north of the Athens line. Catherine Figgins, 50, Nelsonville, stopped at a Diamond crossing when rear ended by Charles Wilson, 25, Buchtel. Wilson cited for failure to stop within the assured clear distance.

Nelsonville Hocking County Athens Catherine Figgins Charles Wilson Buchtel Wilson Hocking

Circle Meeting Set in Nelsonville at Mrs Clark home

The Mary Martha Circle of the First Christian Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at 464 Adams St Nelsonville. Mrs Herbert Little will be the worship leader and Mrs C Stanley Mechem will lead the program.

Nelsonville Mary Martha The First Christian Church Bob Clark Adams St Herbert Little C. Stanley Mechem

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