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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

7

Nelsonville district seeks three mills levy in May election

Nelsonville City School District voters will decide on an additional three mills special levy at the May 6 primary, after the board approved a resolution noting the 10 mill cap may be insufficient for funding. The report covers the fiscal year ending December 31, 1946, including receipts, expenditures, and balances across general and bond funds.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Board of Education Athens County Board of Elections EL Hoskins General Fund Ceogipope Pics S Oishia the Axe Ergy Ee Ree General Fund C.scssscseee Bone Retirement Fund Asek Cad Ohorrreeeed Balecee Cohen Sssecess EOGR Ghiveban Ceedbenews County Road of Education Bea Ad Aks Bass Ata Crite Librarie Ue Okwei Sé Onnissory Sacas County Board of Education EMORY

Nelsonville Board of Education votes to levy three mills

The Nelsonville City Board of Education approves a two year extra three mill tax levy for current school expenses to fund rehabilitation and district needs under the new foundation program. The measure would be submitted to voters at the May 6 1947 primary.

School Foundation Nelsonville City

Army Recruiting Office Opens at City Hall

Nelsonville announces a temporary U S Army Recruiting Service office at City Hall to accept local enlistments. Hours 8 a m to 3 p m on Mondays through Thursdays. Sergeant H F Buck in charge. Open to men 18 to 34 with full GI Bill benefits for those who enlist soon.

Nelsonville U. S. Army Recruiting Service City Hall H. F. Buck

Mrs Morgan Sells Franklin Street Home

Nelsonville notices Mrs William Morgan sold her residence 20 E Franklin St to Mr and Mrs M J Canady of Carnega W Va The Canady family with F H Wolfe Coal Co plans to move to the city around May 1 Mrs Morgan will depart for Columbus to live at 405 Oak St late this week

Nelsonville William Morgan E. Franklin St M. J. Canady Carnegia W. Va Canady F. H. Wolfe Coal Co

Lowry Infant Son Dies Monday Following Birth

Albert Lee Lowry infant son of Mr and Mrs Murl Lowry of Poplar Street Nelsonville died Monday after birth at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan He is survived by his parents one brother Billy and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Stanley local and Mrs Dora Lowry Carbondale Funeral services were to be held at 1 30 p m today at Stout Funeral Home with burial at Asbury Cemetery

Nelsonville Albert Lee Lowry Murl Lowry Poplar St Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Billy Joe Stanley Dora Lowry Carbondale Stout Funeral Home Asbury Cemetery

Pastor to Lead Two Week Evangelistic Series in Howard

Nelsonville reports Rev. L E Evans of the Christian Church will conduct a two week evangelistic series at Howard Ohio near Mt Vernon. He will return to Nelsonville for Sunday morning services at the local church each week with evening services directed by the young people.

Nelsonville L. E. Evans The Christian Church Howard Ohio Mt. Vernon Evans

Children's Division First Meeting Sct

Nelsonville notice announces the Children's Division of the WSCS at the Methodist Church will hold its first meeting Wednesday at 3 30 p m in the primary department. Boys and girls in first through third grades are invited to attend.

Nelsonville WSCS The Methodist Church Shelby Barber

Mrs William Powell Recovering After Major Surgery

Mrs William Powell is reported to be recovering satisfactorily in Hocking Valley Hospital following major surgery on Thursday.

Nelsonville William Powell Hocking Valley Hospital

Leonard Myers Recovers After Major Surgery

Leonard Myers is recovering satisfactorily at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital ten days after a major surgical operation.

Nelsonville Leonard Myers Cleveland Clinic

Boy regains sight after four years seeks faces of parents

Bobby, once blinded by a dynamite accident, regained vision and described seeing his parents’ faces most clearly. He relearned piano, played trombone and harmonica, learned Braille, read records by ear, operated a neighborhood paper route, and even roller skated during vacations. His father, a star route driver, and mother recall the emotional moment of recovery. Bobby planned to inform authorities in Columbus about his restored sight.

Bobby Athens McConnelsville Columbus

Springer Rites Are Thursday

Charles Springer 82 former Tuppers Plains resident died at his Columbus home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p m at the Christian Church in Tuppers Plains with burial in the nearby cemetery. Survived by wife Susie daughter Audrey Koehler and half-brother Guy Springer. Body to be brought from Columbus Wednesday evening.

Tuppers Plains Charles Springer Columbus Christian Church Springer Susie Audrey Koehler Guy Springer Arbaugh Funeral Home

Nelsonville Social Notes Circle Meets Thursday Evening

The Susannah Wesley Circle will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at 830 Chestnut Street home of Mrs P N Miller. Mrs J D Adamson to lead the devotions.

Nelsonville Susannah Wesley P. N. Miller Chestnut St J. D. Adamson

Mrs Leighton Aumiller Guests With Burnell Family

Mrs Leighton Aumiller from Colum bus was the guest Monday and today of her parents Mr and Mrs Will Burnell.

Leighton Aumiller Columbus Will Burnell

Auto Carrying Six Involved in Wreck

NELSONVILLE an automobile with six passengers was involved in a collision with a truck at the intersection of Chestnut and Fourth early Sunday. The car was badly damaged but its occupants escaped with minor bruises police reported. The automobile driven by Lowell Arthur Camp Cleveland was proceeding west on Chestnut St and the truck operated by Don McCray local was headed north on Fourth St under the traffic light.

Nelsonville Chestnut Fourth Lowell Arthur Camp Cleveland Chestnut St Don McCray Fourth St

Business Girl's Class Meeting Set For Thursday

Nelsonville reports the Business Girl's Class will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Elmer Siddle home 3242 Monroe St A potluck lunch will be served

Nelsonville Elmer Siddle Monroe St

Caladines Move to New Home in New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs Lou Caladine from California have moved to New Straitsville and reside at the Tom Montell property. Numerous local visits occur as neighbors and relatives travel for weekends and social calls. Judith Ann Bell joins the family at Hocking Valley Hospital with grandparents listed.

New Straitsville Lou Caladine California Tom Montell Joe Blankenship Vickey Cincinnati Florence Blankenship T. J. Price Walter Gathers Tim Robbinette Dale Snook Logan Owen Wallace William Smith Columbus Joyce Hoy Lancaster Della Hoy Shorty Hodges Annabell Corning John Newman Alice Smith John Robey Newark Ohio Peggy Ann Sam Stickhorn Danny Daugherty Frank Spicer William Bell Judith Ann Hocking Valley Hospital Robert Bell Murray City Charles Webb Ford Frasure Muskingum River

Weekend visitors and moves noted in Murray area

The column lists numerous visits and travel notes including Mrs. Mel Thompson and family in South Salone, Albert Storer in Barberton, Mrs. Lester Sorrell moved to Marietta hospital for major surgery, Donna Lu Palmer and relatives in Detroit, and various connections involving Cleveland Columbus Willoughby Newark Nelsonville Glouster Logan and Detroit.

Murray City Mel Thompson South Salone Eunice Grace Donoghue Albert Storer Barberton Ohio Frank Williams Lester Sorrell Marietta Hospital Donna Lu Palmer Detroit Matt Thomas Jean Craft Billy Smith Cleveland Robert Goshorn Columbus Emil Snyder Harry Gosney Logan Homer Lanning Paul Cupp Julia Ann Newark Oscar Hillyere Anna Newcamp Walter Lauriskey Elroy Short Nelsonville James Lanning Janice Ralph Nida Willoughby O. Frank Bryan Pete Verla B. R. Rutherford Robert Johnson Frank Smith James Evans

Maxville Birthday Celebrations and Local News

Janice Louise Wolfe celebrated her fourth birthday with a family dinner and presents. WHKC radio aired a surprise mention of Mrs. Helen George on March 31. Local residents Ronald and Ray Poling moved to Elyria Ohio and busi ness visitors Earl Logan. Easter program planned by Maxville M E Church Youth Group.

Maxville Janice Louise Wolfe Clifford Wolfe Edith Starr Rolland Starr Loretta Ann Dora Jo Locke Dannie Wolfe Helen George WHKC Walter Mason George Ray Poling Elyria Ohio Bobby Jean Betty Sheets Garnetta Brennaman Grace Bell Woods White Cross Hospital Columbus Paul Angle Linda Akron Nancy McWilliams Greendale Curtis McWilliams Clifford Bell Urbana Donnie Janice Logan Clara Mohler Myrtle Wilson Maxville M. E

Local social notes from Laurelville events and visits

Mrs. Fred Fetheroff hosted the Les Amies Class at her home with contests won by Miss Margaret Chilcote and Mrs. Grace Dumm. Presbyterians held a Ladies Aid meeting with 12 members and refreshments. Community Club members elected a $5 donation to Crippled Children of Hocking County. A new shoe repair shop opened by Wallace Lappen. Various visits and travels include Mrs. Minnie Lively and Mrs. Richard Creighton from Greenville visiting the Canter home, and families from Stoutsville and Dallas sharing weekends and shopper trips.

Laurelville Fred Fetherofl Les Amies M. E. Church Margaret Chilcote Grace Dumm Helen Bower Edna Dennison Eleanor Bowers June Poling Madge Young Kathryn Whisler Lucille Swackhamer Celesta Hoy Albert Swackham Bernice Taylor Hocking County Wallace Lappen Minnie Lively Richard Creighton Greenville al] Canter Cliff Armstrong Jane Welliver Reginald Rupert Stoutsville Hugh Poling Lillian Hoy Lenca Celesta L. H. Vandagriff Opal Miller Lancaster Paul Armstrong Columbus Ed Notestone Mickey Diana Kay Louisville Alma Huggins Sarah Huggins Mt. Pleasant

Evening sun shines on grave of one we loved

Poignant verse recalls a beloved departed whose passing was deemed God’s will. The speaker mirrors grief and enduring love, noting the person’s memory remains in their hearts.

Market notes on egg and poultry grade prices

Market report lists consumer graded eggs with U S A and A large proportions, B and standards 1 and 2. Poultry prices show fowls, fryers, broilers, roasters, and stags with weight and grade percentages. Butter wholesale prices per pound and butterfat premiums are provided.

U.S. A U.S. B

Cattle Sheens and Hog Prices Slide in Early Markets

Hog prices show declines across weights with 160-250 lb bands at 23.50 and 250-275 lb at 22.75 while over 400 lb hogs 140-160 lb sows and 17.00-18.00 for sows. Cattle and calves supply limited with steady trade. top heifer 25.00, 825 lb trucks 23.00, steers and heifers 22.00, bulls 16.50, vealers 22.00, common stock 11.00-20.00. Sheep 50 head, lambs steady with spring lambs at 26.00 and 22.00 for iwooled stock.

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