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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1948

Page

10

Nelsonville plans new industry growth discussed at meeting

At the American Legion building the Nelsonville Chambers of Commerce industrial development committee reported yearly progress and pledged funds to recruit new industry. Speakers included Stuart Hoodlet and Mayor Oral Daugherty while Sen. Mechem noted state moves on tuberculosis care and hospital plans during a crowded session.

Nelsonville American Legion Industrial Development Committee Chambers Commerce Stuart Hoodlet Oral Daugherty James H. Wilson Conmerce Group Stanley Mechem Publc

Ford touring car tale tied to Nelsonville history

In Nelsonville the Ford touring car traced a decade long trail from 1915 ownership by Amos Robinson to later ties with Mrs. Lent’s family. The vehicle, kept in a Crook barn, underwent a recent revival with new tires and minor repairs after being towed to a local garage. Engine now runs smoothly after adjustments, though front wheels are slightly looser than rear.

Nelsonville High St Lent Crook Mar Ford Amos Robinson Elsonville

Sturgill Rites Planned in Lisbon Ohio

James Sturgill died after a three week illness at his Lisbon home. He was formerly of Carbondale and is survived by his wife Grace Todd Sturgill, three daughters and four grandchildren. Short funeral services planned for Thursday morning in Lisbon, with the body later moved to the home of Mr and Mrs Everett White. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Carbondale Grace Todd Sturgill Lisbon Everett White

Scout Troop War On Home Projects

NELSONVILLE Gir Troop 2 met Friday at Little House for a dinner and work on a making project in their class test. A short business segment followed. The girls will take articles now working on for their crafts fields with Patty Locke Toby Evelyn Shafer Julia Hobara Hubbard Joan Brow Windle Jane Midkiff Stage Donna Simonton Crosier Shirley Wilbiar Reeves Patty McKee N Quaid Barbara Priser Didox. Leader Whitlatch.

Nelsonville Gir Little House Patty Locke Toby Evelyn Shafer Julia Hobara Hubbard Joan Brow Windle Jane Midkiff Donna Simonton Crosier Shirley Wilbiar Reeves Patty McKee N Quaid Barbara Priser Didox Whitlatch

Class of 1933 Mems Plan Nelsonville Reunion

The Class of 1933 from Nelsonville seeks a reunion. Members plan a meeting at the high school room at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the annual Alumni Banquet and related events.

Nelsonville Nelson Connec

Sportsmen To Di Conservation Pro NELSONVILLE Meeting

Nelsonville ville Sportsmen's Association conducts a meeting in the Legion building Friday. There will be an speaker, citizens interested in fish and game conservation projects invited to attend, with a light.

di Conservation Nelsonville Theville Sportsmen's Associa Legion Building

Nelsonville Class of 1928 Plans City Hall Reunion

Nelsonville High School announces a 7:30 p.m. reunion meeting in City Hall to organize the annual alumni gathering. Attendees from the Class of 1928 will map activities and connections for the upcoming event.

Nelsonvill LE Me Nelsonv School Planni

Nelsonville Meeting In Benville For Catholic Council

Mr Baker chaired a gathering of the non Deanery Council on Tuesday in Benville, attending the meeting of the Council of Catholic Women.

Nelsonville Baker Benville Council of Catholic Womer

Garden Club displays Crystal Gardens in Reedsville meeting

Thirteen members answered roll call as the Reedsville Garden Club met in the school building. The display Crystal Gardens was started and arranged by members since the March meeting with Mrs. La Villa Barnett presiding.

Reedsville LaVilla Barnett Edna Hall Anna M. Randolph Emma Whitehead Robert Ft. Knox Mixer Lee Wallace Miller Pennsylvania Jessie Hoyt Columbus Carl Holzhouer Detroit Maxine Pickens Willliam Williams Ohio University Harry Pickens Richard Smith Akron J. M. Smith Smith Harry Ruth Wayne Prince Long Bottom C. A. Barnett Deck Allen Albany Charley Morris Parkershurgh L. B. Sisson Ada Williams Paul Kibble Ella Watson Lacey Kibble

Obituary and society notices from Corning area events

Richard T. Spence Sr died April 15 in Corning after a long local life. Survived by wife Gertrude and four sons four daughters eight grandchildren three brothers and sisters. Funeral April 18 at Methodist Church with burial at New Lexington. Also notes marriages and local events including Kantor Booth wedding April 11 at Evangelical United Brethren Church and attendance details. Funeral for Mrs. Grant Post held April 15 at Spencer Ridge Church with Dew Cemetery burial.

Corning Richard T. Spence Kyle Addition Sunday Creek Gertrude Schlingerman Methodist Order of Eagles Methodist Church Frank Beuscher New Lexington Beryl E. Booth John Booth Adams Street Albert Kantor Pete Kantor Drakes Evangelical United Brethren Church Frank Robinson Shirley Wright Rose Ann Booth Kantor Columbus Martin Barnett F. J. Barnett Spencer Ridge Church Grant Post Dew Cemetery Everett Dunlap Marietta C. E. Haskins West Virginia Columbne IR Richardson

Community Notes from Albany and Nearby Areas

Albany residents report family visits and illnesses. Superintendent L F Miller travels to Akron after his aunt Mrs J S Hill passes away. Clark Spring visits brother George Spring in Nelsonville after wintering in Florida. Lida Baughman hosts sons Farle and Wilbur Baughman in Osborn. Randy Lee Green born April 3 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. grandparents Edward Green and G B McDaniel named. Guests Lavina Gillogly and Granville visit. Wallace Gillogly directs soil conservation in Hocking County. K T Fierce visits daughters Doris and Betty in Columbus. Virgil Adkins of Springfield stays weekend. Richard Elliott of Barhbartogg visits grandmother Mary Barnes in Pomeroy Road apartment. Farle Baughman attends state Republican meeting in Toledo as delegate from Lee township. Dewey Stone and Mary Ellen visit Mrs C H Barclay in Laurelyville. Lasch maroons in Athens four days. guests with daughter and son-in-law Harold Cunningham. O D Daily visits cousin Nelson McDaniel in Athens. Many Albanians detained at home during Athens stay.

Lida Baughman Osborn Farleind Wilbur Baughman Davis Green Randy Lee Green Sheltering, Arms Hospital Edward Green Carpenter Road G. B. McDaniel Clover Farm Albany Elmer E. Polling Lavina Gillogly Granville Wallace Gillogly Logan Gillogly Hocking County K. T. Fierce Doris Betty Columbus Fierce Virgil Adkins Springfield Adkin i Fierce Richard Elliott Barhbertogg Mary Barnes Pomeroy Road Farle Baughman Women's Republican Clubs Toledo Lee Township Dewey Stone Mary Ellen Stone C. H. Barclay Laurelyville Athens Lasch Harold Cunningham O. D. Daily Nelson McDaniel

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