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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1961
Page
2
A severe windstorm tore through Nelsonville and nearby areas damaging trees and property. Several homes and streets suffered柏, with Fort Street and Washington Street sections hardest hit. Power outages affected the town as crews worked to restore service and clear debris.
Nelsonville Explorer Post 70 earned the National Blue Ribbon Certificate signed by J. H Browne of the National Council of Boy Scouts of America. The award honors sharing Explorers’ experiences and respect, with Post 70 cited for trips public relations and projects.
Athens County meadow pasture and corn field day is scheduled Thursday at the Southeastern Ohio Agriculture Department substation in Carpenter near Albany. The event runs 1 15 p.m. to 3 30 p.m. with Kenneth Ackerman, county extension agent, inviting area farmers to attend. Dr S L Parsons and H J Mederski will speak and answer questions on meadow crops and corn work.
Admits list includes Margaret Gears Murray City Master Mark Hensler Corning Route 1 Nea Tolliver Nelsonville Miss Izetta Roberts Rendville Joseph Pedigo Nelsonville Lloyd Rafferty New Plymouth Route 1 and Gloria Schooler Athens. discharges include William White and daughter Millfield John Penrod Trimble Louise Martin Murray City and Pearl Phillips The Plains. births note Mr and Mrs Richard Hubbard Nelsonville a son and Mr and Mrs Marvin Winchell Nelsonville Route 1 twin sons.
Southern governors gathered in Nashville to back the Kennedy administration's pledge to pursue peace while resisting blackmail, signaling a regional display of unity over racial tensions and national policy.
Waterloo Local School students have completed officer selections led by Ray mon H Brooks. Student council members and room mothers are listed across grades from twelfth to first, naming officers and reporters for each class.
William Winigman Sr. 75 of Carbon Hill died Monday in an Athens hospital after an extended illness. A retired miner and founder of Nelsonville Nazarene Church, he is survived by three sons William Jr Clarence and Ted. four daughters Viola Stalders Juanita Blake Alberta Clary Anna Martin. two sisters M Ev The Plains and Gertrude Bay. a brother August Winigman. 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Wife Goldie died in 1945. Funeral arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home with calling after 7 p m Tuesday.
Brownie Troop 7 begins a three mile hike along Robbins Road from Central School at 1 30 p m Sunday. Twenty one troop members plus three guests are guided by Mrs C W Green and Mrs R B Puckett with helpers Sue Markham and Joyce Green and gather a nature collection.
The Rainbow for Girls group will sponsor a skating party at Now's Roller Rink in Nelsonville from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. The event is open to the public.
Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary thanked property owners for removing damaged trees after Monday's storm and noted city crews will remove debris. He praised Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co and Asplandic Tree Trimming Service for timely aid and credited the State Highway Patrol for traffic direction.
The Nelsonville Athletic Association hosts a 6 30 p m dinner for varsity football players their families coaching staff and cheerleaders at Shelter House city park milk coffee and ice cream provided guests bring own service and covered dish committee chairs named the event aims to show parental and NAA support. team and parents to be introduced after dinner. The association meets next Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school to finalize plans for the Logan game Friday and Football Appreciation Day on Sept 30.
Remodeling work at Norma's Beauty Salon on 510 Chestnut St delays reopening indefinitely. Local officials say the delay stems from ongoing renovations and permit reviews.
Nelsonville fire crews were dispatched to Route 33 near Johnny Apple Seed Park at 8 45 p m Monday after a car driven by S Sgt William Sauls lost a wheel and spilled gasoline onto the highway Sparks from the wheel rim ignited the fuel but the blaze was out before firefighters arrived on the scene
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