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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1956

Page

5

Disputed Mill Street Extension Delayed by Rain and Restraining Order

In Nelsonville rain and a blocked end of Mill Street halted a street widening project. Thelma Starkey’s car blocked access and was later towed. a temporary restraining order postponed action until after an April 9 hearing. Mayor Earl Hilleary faced a potential conflict of interest in the case.

Nelsonville Mill St Common Pleas Frances White Thelma Starkey Austin Kentner Homer Addams Max Valkinburg Parker Sniffen Earl Hilleary Adams Hilleary Gordon Gray Athens Court of Common Pleas Athens County Kentner Common Pleas Court

Vandalism by Juveniles Reported in Nelsonville

Nelsonville faces a wave of juvenile vandalism with windows broken at Kenneth Kinneer and Lord Haines homes and bricks on porches on W Columbus Street. Cars hit with mud include Bob Hutchins’s vehicle. mud and stolen soft drinks reported. Police Chief James Cope warns curfew enforcement and Athens court action for offenders and parent liability.

Nelsonville James Cope Kenneth Kinneer Lord Haines W. Columbus St Bob Hutchins Cope Athens

Ex-Resident of Area Dies

NELSONVILLE Charles W Throckmorton 68 former area resident died Monday in a Mentor Ohio rest home where he had been a patient for eight years A native of Athens he was a retired machinist and World War I veteran He survived by two sisters and two brothers Funeral services Wednesday at 1 pm at Johnson funeral home with Rev F M Wentz to officiate burial in New Marshfield cemetery Local calls allowed RAPID CITY S D Air Force T33 jet plane crashed in a pasture Sunday night as it was starting its pattern for landing at Ellsworth Air Force Base The pilot and copilot were killed

Nelsonville Charles W. Throckmorton Mentor, Ohich Athens John Lella Throckmorton Mable Mable Dickson Albany Edna Poling Columbus Albert Berea W. M Powell Ohio Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz New Marshfiel Cemetery Rapid City S. D Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs Bennie Buck of New Lexington welcome a son. Admitted are Herman Barnes of Millfield Route 1 Robert Hatfield of Nelsonville Route 1 Enid Cupp of South Bloomingville James McKnight of Nelsonville Route 2 Sheila Keiffer of Nelsonville Mary Jenree of Lancaster Joyce Allen of New Marshfield Route 1 Nazha Ellis of Shawnee John Canatella of Gloucester and Mrs Donald Grubb of Haydenville with a son and Mrs John Gorby of Nelsonville with a son.

Bennie Buck New Lexington Herman Barnes Millfield Robert Hatfield Nelsonville Enid Cupp Mary Jenree Lancaster Joyce Allen New Marshfield Nazha Ellis Shawnee John Canatella Glouster Donald Grubb Haydenville

Glouster Area Newspaper Boys Hear About Havana Trip

Athens Messenger reports Glouster area newspaper boys gathering at Glouster Church of Christ to learn the Annual Economy Reading Plan offering four national magazines plus The Messenger at half price. The contest awards prizes and a Havana Cuba trip to the top point winner. Attendees included James Vercoe and district staff. boys from Glouster Trimble Jackson Millfield New Straitsville and Murry City attended.

Athens Messenger Glouster Glouster Church of Christ James M. Vercoe Messenger Havana Cuba James Vercoe John Berry Harry Clark Don Nicholson Norman Saylor Trimble Jackson Millfield New Straitsville Murry City

Blood drive urgent need for specific blood types

Logan, Hocking County Red Cross chapter informed of urgent need for O negative, B negative and A positive blood. Columbus Regional Blood Center official told local secretary a large collection is required Wednesday at First EUB Church educational unit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Logan Hocking County Red Cross Carl H. Braley Columbus Mary Thompson First EUB Church

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Meetings This Week

Twig Seven of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild meets Wednesday at 8 p m at Mrs John Brooks home on E Columbus Street The Queen Esther Class of the Methodist Church gathers tonight at 730 p m at Mrs George Huddy 560 Poplar Street Past Chiefs Club to meet at Florence Coakleys home Wednesday evening.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital John Brooks E. Columbus St Queen Esther Methodist Church George Huddy Poplar St Florence Coakley Chiefs

Pandorian Club Meeting Scheduled This Thursday

The Pandorian Club will gather Thursday at 2 30 p m in Mrs Tom Wolf s home on Pop Street to discuss club affairs and plan activities.

Pandorian Club Tom Wolf Poplar St

Woman Driver Explains Signal Light Idea in Worcester

In Worcester Massachusetts a young woman driver was stopped after turning right while her signals indicated a left turn. She said she believed the signals showed other drivers which direction to go.

Worcester Mass

Evening TV Schedule Highlights for Tuesday and Wednesday

A dual day listing shows broadcast slots with major programs including Rocky Jones News Weather Kukla Franks Ollie John Daly Warner Bros Wyatt Earp Danny Thomas Cavalcade and City Detective on Tuesday and Kartoon Komies Neighbors Film and Fancy Feminine Touch Film Festival Mickey Mouse John Wheatley TV Prom Kukla Fran Ollie Joan Daley Disneyland MGM Parade Masquerade Party Break the Bank Fights Bull Session Heart of City on Wednesday with times and order.

Rocky Jones Kukla Frank Ollie John Daly Warner Bros Wyatt’ Earp Danny Thomas Fran Ollie Joan Daley Wlw-C WIVN Soldiers of Fortune Grand Ole Opry Walter Phillips Early News Caravan Milton Berle Wyatt Earp Fireside Theater Room For Dadd Circle Theater

Death Claims Mr. Galvin

Patrick Galvin died yesterday afternoon in St. Anthony Hospital Columbus. A former Nelsonville resident he moved to Columbus years ago and was a former city council member and father of former Mayor Paul Galvin. He belonged to St Andrews Catholic Church in Nelsonville. Friends may call at Warren-North funeral home pending funeral arrangements.

Patrick Galvin St. Anthony Hospital Columbus Nelsonville Galvin Paul Galvin St. Andrews Catholic Church Warren-North

Rosser family Easter guests include Lorain niece

Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser of 66 W Franklin Sr hosted Easter visitors their niece Mrs R W Veon and children Bob and Lance from Lorain Ohio.

Nelsonville Ed Rosser W. Franklin Sr R. W. Veon Bob and Lance Lorain Ohio

More Revenue Sought By Utility Committee

Nelsonville council utility committee led by Councilman John Brooks proposes annual water sprinkler fees of 25 dollars and spreading the water sewer tax burdens. They seek funding for a shallow well to aid in filter maintenance and discuss extending sewer facilities on an assessment basis to property owners.

Nelsonville John Brooks Brooks Ward Phillips Matt Adkins Water Works Watson Wolfe Wolfe

Junior Radio Club Being Organized

Youths interested in becoming amateur radio operators are invited to meet at the Hocking Valley Radio Club headquarters on Jackson Street Thursday at 7 p m. A junior club will be organized at that time. For further information call 177.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Radio Club Jackson St

No surgery needed relief for painful piles at home

An ad claims a stainless device provides instant relief for internal and external piles without surgery. It promises dramatic swelling reduction and comfort after years of suffering, touting six medicated ingredients in the product.

Investment guide promotes common stock and dividends

An advertising piece urges readers to consider stock ownership, noting dividends, price risks, and the need for reliable information. It promotes a booklet "Dividends Over the Years a Basic Guide for Common Stock Investment" and invites requests via a Birth coupon and NYSE member firms.

New York Stock Exchange

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