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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1955

Page

6

Fish and Game Hearing Set at Nelsonville in May

Hearings on Ohio fish and game laws and proposals for next season will be continued on Tuesday May 10 at Nelsonville prior to a Athens County Conservation Committee meeting. Wilbur D. Mender chairing. session to discuss fishing hunting and trapping rules with committee members Glouster and Nelsonville rural representatives and secretary Everett Tiewiett present.

Nelsonville Court House Athens Ohio Glouster Wight Howards Everett Tiewiett

Former Area Resident Dies

Former area resident Mrs. Rene Ropsina of Detroit and Mrs. Frank Smith of Buchtel are noted as deceased. Surviving relatives include several relatives and friends named from Athens, Nelsonville, McConnelsville, and nearby towns. Funeral arrangements are pending with services possibly at a home wake and community churches.

Meusunginae Frank ‘Smith Buchtel Rene Ropsina Detroi Lamed Thompson Rose Denter Ana Charney Nelson Puneral Wake Walter Griffin Argue Tucker Ines Athens Charlotte Mitchell Mur- Russell Stoner Nelsonville Nelsonville Dissaissen

Obituary: Coraance Watts 73 of Crown City

Coraance Watts 73 died at 8 30 pm Thursday at her Walnut Street home Crown City widow of Thurst T Watts. Services at 2 pm at Crown City Methodist Church with Rev Marvin Turner officiating. Survived by two daughters five sons a brother and three sisters.

Gallifulis Ore Coraance Watts Walnut |St Crown City Thurst ‘T. Watts Crown City Methodist Church Marvin ‘Turner Peter m Tite Ane

Nelsonville Couple Wed In Palm Sunday Ceremony

Miss Lydia Joan Brown and Cpl. Robert Huddy were married at The Mint's Methodist Church Nelsonville on Palm Sunday April 4 in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore nylon net and lace, bouquet with an orchid, and was given in marriage by her brother Berry Dean Brown. Best man was Thomas Huddy, Columbus. ushers Neil Brown and Duard Mohney. Reception followed in the church parlor. Huddy recently returned from 17 months in Korea and will receive his Marines discharge.

Nelsonville Mints Methodist Church Lydia Joan Brown Paul Shepard Buchtel and Chillicothe Cpl Robert Huddly Thomas Huddy Buchtel FM. Wentz Berry Dean Brown Colum Little Lin-da Christine Brown Columbus Neil Brown Duard’ Mohney William Siddie Hepard JL. Sullivan Frank Whitt Jean Ann McDonal Buchtel High School Bell Telephone Company Huddy Korea

Nelsonville churches schedule and notes on church remodeling

In Nelsonville a consolidated church notices column lists First Presbyterian with sermon titled Progress of the Pilgrim and a 11:15 a.m. congregational meeting on remodeling. Methodist Jefferson Street outlines services including some Bible photographs and youth fellowship. Wesleyan Methodist Watkins Street shows Sunday school and multiple services. Christian Fort and Short Streets gives Sunday school and sermon Renewing Our Minds with youth activities. a note mentions a vote passed and sent to the Senate about a tuberculosis hospital zoning near Nelsonville and its state operation plan.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Jefferson Methodist Wesleyan Methodist Watkins St Charles Hill Christian J. A. Lang Christian “Youth Fellowship Enet Tee Senate Nelsonville

TB Hospital Bill Passes House

A fragmented report notes the approval of the TB Hospital Bill by the House with details lost in OCR. The item references schedules and names in a garbled block of text, including dates, places, and individuals, but the action of passing the TB hospital legislation remains the focal point.

Funds Raising For PA Equipment In Nelsonville High School

The Nelsonville high school PTA has been raising funds for months to purchase new public address equipment for the auditorium and gymnasium. Various styles are now being tested before the final purchase is made.

Nelsonville PTA

Boy Scout Troop 66 picks Bachlus as patrol leader

Albert Bachlus named patrol leader of Boy Scout Troop 66 in Aelsonville. Ralph Leaders and Ballard received roles while Billy Polley was chosen scribe and Brunston quartermaster. Families and neighbors, including White Morality and Wells, noted weekend visits and relocations across Me and surrounding towns.

Aelsonville Albert Bach’ Lus Bashan Ralph Ballard Billy Polley Paul Cake Brunston Rob Thoseert Steenrod Grov Ter White Arthur Larry Marty Lynn Gary Shannon Wells Henry Fredrick Westerville HA. Barnitz Pomeroy Recesity Dean Brinke Soh Morehead St Attans Paul Orr Edward Soulsby Edward Gritin Dorsey Parsons Raine Jake Rose Bell Mike Bentz Alvin Ritchie Me. White England George Roberts Carmel Ken White St. Albans Mire Mary Mey

Portland Social Roundup of Visits and Guests

Mrs Anna Prict returns home after visiting daughter Mrs Joe Schmidt of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ray Larson of Dwosso Michigan and Mrs Virginia Blower of Wellsville spent a day with Mr and Mrs Willie Larson of Parkersburg. They recently visited Mr and Mrs Vaughn Adams. Mrs BF Price visited relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Harry Swan and daughter Mrs Clarence Price visited Mr and Mrs Harold Howell in Parkersburg. Abner Price of ? was guest with Gage Price. Vaughn Adams visited Mr and Mrs Pat McCualsky in Hockingport. Pickens visited Mattie Henderson and weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Ebersbach. Me and an ams of Pomeroy and Mrs Warren McGowan and daughter of Columbus.

Portland Anna Prict Joe Schmidt Columbus Ray Larson Dwosso Mich Virginia Blower Wellsville Wilie Larson Parkersburg Vaughn Adams BF. Price Harry Swan Clarence Price Harold Howell Abner Price Gage Price Pat McCualsky Hockingport Pickens Mattie Henderson Roneng Mernons Sam Ebersbach Emi Somerset Ams Pomeroy Warren McGowan

Community church notices list weekly services and library hours

Chauncey Church and Chauncey area congregations announce Sunday schools evangelistic services and worship times. Millfield Methodist and Church of God schedule morning services with evening and midweek activities. Library hours posted 8:20 to 1:30 and 12:30 to 3:30. borrow rules and youth activities noted. Parish and board meeting details include Taylor Ridge session at 7:30 pm.

Aaorristown Holiness Helen Am Taman Chauncey Methodist Wetherill Sysauncey Werice Raymond P.ursday Chauncey Pidcock Schol Millfield Methodist Athens County M. Wetherill Serviceion Victoria’ Gracen Way of the Silverthorns Jasper Holt Jewell Daphne Deane Madigan High Carolina House Camel Bird Ranch the Islands Johnny Martin Mitten Lewis Pompon Sand Ridge Hiram Mingus Gilbert B. Courtney Taylor Ridge Millfield B. Mullkin Greens Run Trim Chauncey Chaunce

Gun Guilt Denied by Two in Nelsonville Court

Tom Wen and James Smith pleaded innocent to a charge of shooting with intent to kill in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court Thursday after a confrontation near their home involving a display of weapons. Both were bound over to the Grand Jury under $500 bond. Wen had pleaded guilty to intoxication and received a $10 fine.

Nelsonville Tom Wen James Smith Earl Hilleary Wer

Births and admissions in Holzer Hospital notes

Holzer Hospital notes report multiple births with families from South Side Patriot Jackson Crown City and Wellston. Admissions include Thor Olson Carsey Harrisonville Don Swick Vinton Leonard Siders Pt Pie Adrian Tatton Wellston Swackhamer Mason Joshua Meyers Northup. Discharges list several patients and families including Mrs Thomas Boswell and Mrs James R. Davis and daughter.

Holzer Hospital George Sommer South Side Richard E. Davis Patriot Harry Hanson Jackson William Halt Crown City Thor Olson Carsey Harrisonville Mary Fimedi Ris Don Swick Vinton Leonard Siders Pt. Pie Medicali Adrian Tatton Wellston Swackhamer Mason Joshua J. Meyers Northup Wreteal

Dinner Honors Son Bobbie Preston Birthday

A family gathering celebrated Bobbie Preston turning 13 with a chicken dinner and a candy-decorated cake. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Preston, Linda, and Bobbie.

Hauncey Clark Preston Bobbie A. L. Preston Clark Preston Linda Chauncey Terry. Gruttemeyer Fred Gruttemeyer Cale Ie Tedvick Mary Omen Denver Bricker Gruttemeyer Terry

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Convention Held

The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary meeting occurred on April 14 with attendees including Mrs. Rhoda Oliy Tippie Mrs. Ivan Hillyer Mr. Jessie Johnson Mrs. Gertrude Johnson and Mrs. Lucille Showalter among others.

Chauncey Rhoda Oliy Tippie Ivan Hillyer Jessie Johnson Gertrude Johnson Lucille Showalter

Local visits noted from families across Ohio towns

Mrs Lisa Whetstone returned from Lackland to wed home with Blaine Bullock. Mr and Mrs Charles Hands visited Don Handa and John Daniels in Cleveland. Vance Vincent visited Columbus. Clifford Meadow and children from Huntington dined with Joe Bowman. O W Roloson and daughter from Westerville visited Joe Bowman. A L Preston and William Six hosted guests from Salem. Raymond Cri tree Linda Kay of Columbus visited Emanuel Crabtree. Phyllis Crabtree visited Lancasters and returned with Elmer Searis. Circle Hill dropped by Emanuel Crabtree. Sammy Lahugh and daughters from Bellefontaine visited Sam Lahugh. Dale Triplett and Mrs Charles Willis with Minnie Willis and Edward Mingus and Billy visited McConnelsville. Clifford Sanders and Mrs Carl Moody with Jimmy and Jerry visited Chillicothe.

Lisa Whetstone Lackland Blaine Bullock Charles Hands Don Handa John Daniels Cleveland Vance Vincent Columbus Clifford Meadow Huntington Joe Bowman O. W. Roloson Westerville A. L. Preston William Six Salem Raymond Critree Linda Kay Emanuel Crabtree Phyllis Crabtree John Marcello Lancasters Elmer Searis Circle Hill Sammy Lahugh Bellefontaine l Sam Lahugh Dale Triplett Charles Willis Min [Nie Willis Edward Mingus Billy McConnelsville Clifford Sanders Carl Moody Jimmy and Jerry Chillicothe

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