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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
6
Michael Hillegas served as the first treasurer of the United Colonies, a key early American financial official shaping colonial fiscal policy and wartime funding. His role established the foundations for the fledgling republic’s financial administration.
Floyd Wolfe spoke to Nelsonville Rotarians on making home communities better places to live. He noted small towns preserve identity, contribute to culture, and rely on youth for growth, with Junior Chamber of Commerce active in Lancaster. Works by local figures and new Lancaster Rotary members were highlighted.
Jeremiah Nuby 85 died at home of Mrs. Thomas Polley after a short illness. Survived by wife Lydia and two adopted children Linden of Fort Bragg North Carolina and Maizie of Pomeroy plus three sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p.m. Wiley Chapel AME Church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Warren funeral home.
The Friendly Circle Class gathered at Dean and Carrie Dunbar’s home for a recent meeting. Dorothy Remely from Athens spent a day with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Remely, while Mrs Ernest Rowland and Mrs Glen Danielson of Athens visited their sister Mrs Lyle Basim. Robert Kee of Man tua spent a weekend at home. Local residents attended the county music festival held on April 1 in Marietta. Mrs Lyle Basim was mentioned in connections to these events.
The Nelsonville High School Concert Band directed by James Gilbert will attend district auditions at Ohio University with Southeastern Ohio bands. An afternoon concert for veterans at the Veterans' Hospital in Chillicothe follows, sponsored by Nelsonville Lodge of Elks. The band also performs at Mount St. Mary Hospital lay ing of the cornerstone and for the Eagles' Mother Day program on May 8.
Floyd Keeton Jr the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Keeton of Murray City has been taken to Children's Hospital Columbus for the next several months of operations. His mother will spend much time in Columbus to stay near him.
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