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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1955

Page

8

Repair of Two Streets Authorized by Council

Nelsonville council authorized bid advertising for blacktop resurfacing on a W Franklin St section and Myers St in the city improvement program. Roadways will receive bituminous finish with funds totaling about 6,000 dollars for plant yards and 840 dollars for a Nelson to Route 56 route project, part of a State Highway Department program. A Dorr Run Property Owners Association committee, led by Rev Lloyd Evans, urged permanent improvements and possible taxes for curbing, with residents pushing for a speed‑restricted, fully surfaced street three quarters of a mile long.

Nelsonville W. Franklin St Myers St Safety Service Homer Adams Dvertie State Highway Department Lake Hope Highway Department Dorr Run Property Owners Association Lloyd Evans Don Conner Alfred Joy John Stufflebean Jack Green Danny Keyes Homer Aame

Frank Gabriel Dies at 80 in Coonville Home

Frank H Gabriel, 80, native of Athens County and retired miner, died early today at his son Clarence’s home in Coonville. Survived by wife Cora, six other sons Vernon Elmer Henry Edward John Jesse Eunice Mary Hazel Anna and 27 great grandchildren and several daughters. Funeral services set Friday at 1 pm at Asbury Church with burial nearby. visitation at Johnson funeral home through Thursday noon and at Clarence Gabriel’s in Coonville through Friday noon.

Suny Na Frank H Gabriel Clarence Coonville Cora Athens County Elizabeth Gabriel Vernon New Plymouth Elmer Athens Henry Edward Carbon Akron Mary Kondale Hazel Lavely Union Furnace Ter Anna Arnal Carbon Dale Phillips Brown Asbury Church Johnson Funeral Home Clarence’ Gabriel Coonvilleuntil

Reverend George Hawthorn to Speak at Nelsonville Church

The Rev. George Hawthorn former pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church at 14 Watkins St will deliver a missionary address at the Nelsonville church Thursday at 7 30 p m announced by Pastor Charles Hill Hawthorn is also an accordion player and will use the instrument during the mass portion of the service The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville George Hawthorn Wesleyan Methodist Church Watkins St Charles Hill

Committee For Parade Meets Tonight

A committee for the parade plans to meet tonight with assignments ready to report. Clyde Byers, general chair, notes the committees have tasks assigned including the Bettton plate committee and the Guec toner committee with expected reports Sunday.

Clyde Byers Betton Plate Guec

Ethel Sullivan Dies in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Ohio Mrs. Ethel Axie Sullivan 71 wife of Carl Sullivan of Buchtel died Monday evening at Mount St. Mary Hospital where she had been admitted for treatment. A native of Athens County she was a daughter of the late James and Edith Woods. Surviving are her husband a half brother Charles Howard of Chauncey two half sisters Miss Frances Howard of Chauncey and Mrs Ollie Paign of Granstaff Ore. Funeral was conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with burial in Whitmore Cemetery at Buchtel.

Nelsonville Ethel Axie Sullivan Carl Sullivan Buchtel Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County James Edith Woods Charles Howard Chauncey Frances Howard Ollie Paign Granstaff Ore Johnson Funeral Home Whitmore

Spring Presbyterial Meeting Set for Thursday in Athens

Athens Presbyterial marks its 80th anniversary as the spring meeting convenes Thursday at Beverly. Miss Florence Lady, area secretary of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church, will speak. Several local church members plan to attend.

Nelsonle Athens

Logan Post Office Clerks Hit Perfect Card Toss Test

Three Logan post office clerks, Pearl E. Wolfe Earl W Thompson and Marion R Strawn, submitted perfect scores in a case examination held in Columbus each tossing 100 cards without error. Strawn completed his run in three minutes and 33 seconds while Wolfe and Thompson finished in four minutes and 25 seconds.

Logan Columbus Pearl E. Wolfe Earl W.thompson Marion R. Strawn

Nelsonville Society Third Birthday Party

Mrs Vert Ogg and Mr. Nelsonville hosted a party celebrating their son Nicholas's third birthday. Guests included Jane Marshall Jory Shelton Teddy Janie Beth Adams Philip Gayla Ann and many others with adults Clyde Evans June Marshall Herman Ogg Jack Mauer Don Kerns William Adams Carroll Johnson and Veri Ong in attendance.

Vert Ogg Nicholas Jane Marshall Jory Shelton Teddy" Janie Beth Adlams Philip Gayla Ann Andoye Sue Hans David Melanie Land Patricia June Lovsey Joyce Teresa Sandra Martha Seean Maurer Donna Jean John Carol Davis Mike Nancy Cagg Roger Davis Bernida Maxine Aga Betsy Kenna Jonette Shirley Amy Dinh Kerns Larry Nanna David Ogz Clyde Evans June Marshall Herman Ogg Jack Mauer Don Kerns Johnny Lovsey Joe Shelton William Adams Carroll Johnson Veri Ong

J R Lewis Tinner Dies After 76 Years of Work

J R Lewis known as Bob Lewis a longtime Gallipolis Ferry tinner died at 5 a m after a long career in sheet metal with Tim and Bob Lewis shop on State Street and later for his nephew. He was born February 5 1879 in Mason County and survived by two brothers and grandsons. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Wu Allirwis Samen Nobert Bob Lewis Gallipolis Ferry Ernest Lewis Upper River Road Tim Tim and State Street Chrysler Motor Company Mason County John Mlinda William Lewis Henry Lewis Jess Lewis Henderson Annis Baker James, Lewis Eugene Stovfer Edith Oliver Stover Lewis Pine Grove Old Town Hall D. of A. F Masonry Miller Gallipolis

Embezzler Convicted in Butler County Juvenile Court Case

Amie Mullins aged 42, a Middletown bookkeeper, was found guilty on eight counts of embezzling from the Butler County Juvenile Court. Judge Fred B. Cramer of Common Pleas Court delivered the verdict stating the defendant used funds to repay a car loan, buy furniture and clothing, and purchase gin and flowers.

Mamilton Vera Mullins Butler County Juvenile Court Middletown Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court

Easter visits and family connections span four states

Ofros Walliam Suis returned to her Nelsonville home after seven months with her children. Her daughter Mrs Tom Kelly and son from Plymouth Michigan joined for weekend visits. Durward North and wife from Trenton Michigan were guests of his parents Loren and Fort Street residents. Clarence Wolf of Walbridge funeral attended by Elza Hellyer Columbus and local hosts. Mary McCune Cleveland spent Easter with sister Harriet Burgess. Alva Mitchell Columbus Easter guest of Miss Beryl O Mara, former Mary Miller city resident.

Ofrs Walliam Suis Nelsonvill Tom Kelly and Son Plymouth Mich Durward North Trenton Loren North Fort St Elza Hellyer Columbus Clarence Wolf Walbridge John Williams Lane Ely Mary McCune Cleveland Harriett Burgess Alva Mitchell Beryl O'Mara

Sunrise Service Opens Easter at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Sunrise service began at 6 am with 556 in Sunday School at 9 30 am. Mrs Nahm received a flower for bringing the most family members. Three babies were dedicated at morning worship Judith Marie Powell Jeffrey Lee Chapman and Ronald Thomas Bateman Jr. Louise McGuire and John Johnson united in marriage at 2 30 pm in an open church ceremony. Reverend Raymond Simpson serves as pastor. Jacksonville Mothers Club to meet Wednesday 7 30 pm at Mrs Louise Lents home with Mrs Mary Lou Talbert as co host.

Pilgrim Holiness Church William Nahm Judith Marie Powel Billy Joe Powell Jeffrey Lee Chap ‘Man Win Chapman Ronald Thomas Bateman, Jr Donald’ Bateman Louise McGuire John’ Johnson Raymond Simpson

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admitted Elis ie Berns

Mount St Mary Hospital in Hunting area lists admissions: Joan Madulier Nelsonville. Ruth Paulk Dean Laura Alice Gleason of Belears Mabel Stewart Hayden Treade Senay Grace Dupler Mason County Viola Turner Nelsonville Patricia Hutton Margaret Clark Genevieve Mattox Garnet Jones Paul Crump and others. Funeral services for Genevieve Mattox will be Thursday at Bellemeade. burial in Le Oak Cemetery.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Joan Madulier Nelsonville Ruth Paulk Dean Laura Alice Gleason Belears Mabel Stewart Hayden- Treade Aid Senay Pam St Mary's Hospital Hunting Elsie Berns Murray City Ion Ion Grace Dupler Mason County Viola Turner Mary Teresina Newway Ate Tom Patricia Hutton Dvan Iss Margaret Clark Garnet Jones Ant Mea Giaggs’ Jones Port Pleasant Charles Beovand Frankin Belle Meade Paul Columbus Inves” Cetera Genevieve Mattox Coumbus Mea Etrdner Galipolis Sr Oils Crump Polat Pleasant James Galipotle Cleveland Dewey Dewey Nd Peart Polnt Pleasat Pubere Sevicen

Elks To Meet in Nelsonville Tonight

Nelsonville Lodge 543 of the BPO Elks will meet at the Elks' Club at 8 pm. Afterward members will attend a memorial service for Allard Hostet at Johnson Funeral Home.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge BPO Elks Elks’ Club Johnson Funeral Home Allard Hostet

Nathan Sisson rites at Syracuse Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Nathan Sisson were held at 3 pm at the Troy Valley Funeral Home with Rev. Tr. Shelton officiating. Interment followed at Syracuse Hill Cemetery near Racine Baptist Charge.

Pomeroy — Funerta Nathan

Medical discharges and listed patients from Gallipolis area

A reading lists numerous patients and discharge notes from Gallipolis and nearby towns. Names include Holzer Hos mR Leary, Mrs Lonnie Pope, Mrs Mark Santee, Mrs Floyd Rife, Mrs William Harris, Mrs Edwin Edwards, Sr., Mrs Byron Greenlee, John Slayton, Thomas Boswell, Miller Ironton, Mrs Alfaretta Davis, N Sheline Jr., Kiewhert Teaford, Melvin Irwin, Mtéo Fioe Webb, C C Wildermuth, Charles Kemper, Mrs Oscar Smith, Mrs Worthy Waugh, Samuel Stephenson, Shannon Martin, along with several discharges listed to and from local residences.

Lonnie Pope Gallipolis Mark Santee Floyd Rife Gallots William C. Harris Huntington Edwin Edwards, Sr New Haven Byron T. Greenlee Point »Pleasant John Slayton Bidwell Thomas Boswell Weus Wae ‘Miller Ironton Sur- Tgteal Alfaretta Davis Jackson Urnical N. Sheline, Jr Gallipo Surasea Kiewhert W. Teaford Pome Yin Melvin Irwin Gallpolis Mtéa Fioe M. Webb Pomeodore C. Wildermuth Portsmouth Charles Nii, Kemper Waverly Oscar Smith Worthy Waugh Baden Samuel A. Stephenson Wellston Shannon Martin Point Pleasant Dilton Casey Sire Woolum Milton Casey HE. Wheeler Gilbert Circle Mitton Wise Ava Harry Click Millard Gritfrey Arthur Ter Delbert Jenkins Sen Worthy Burris Samuel Copley

Auxiliary and fire department meetings announced

Nelsonville volunteer Fire Department will meet today at 7 pm in City Hall. Murray City American Legion Auxiliary will meet today at 7:30 pm in the Legion Hall. Notice of appointment indicates Mary Coraper of Albany has been appointed executor of the estate of Joe. Creditors must file claims within four weeks.

Nelsonville Valunteer Fire Department Murray City American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Mary C ‘Oraper Albany Aly Enea Joe Aucary

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Solan CW Asin Frank Gabriel Participmee Oy Cate Counciman Brooks Wilcot Hhe Adams Ateet Pete Baird Fides Cimino Shere Jaird Isa Coun Grant Nicense Hille Matheny Baird Fourhty Barrows Brooks Medwenting Phillipa Vaneslao Nelsonvie Board of Education Earl Hilleary Farm Bureau America Corrany ANT Gtaer Insurance Farm Bureau Insurance Farm Bureau Mutualiers, Automobile Insurance Company Apse Orca Mutual Fire Insurance Company Bureau Life Insurance Company Farm Bureau Insurance Companies West State Street Ohio Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Ethel Sullivan Nelsonville Society J.R. Lewis Jacksonville Mother's Club Louise Lent Mary Lou Talbert Bellemeade Capil Pinner Baird Columbus St Pla Pomeroy Court Lous AD Art Mer Main St M.A. Sailor L Brewing CO Nathan Sisson Holzer Hos teFoneses Process Hudepohl Golden Hudepohl Beer Rodent Wowie Company Bat
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