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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1956

Page

2

District Broiler Industry Advancing in Nelsonville Firm

Nelsonville Rotary Club heard Harold Koker of Provico Feed Co announce the Nelsonville Broiler Co to finance chicks and feed on contract while producers supply housing and equipment. A Provico warehouse operates at the former Hocking Valley Brewery site and Fleming broiler hatchery will open there soon. The talk highlighted Southeastern Ohio’s potential as coal declines push diversification into broiler production, noting rapid nationwide growth and favorable low land costs.

Nelsonville Ohio Rotary Club Harold Koker Provico Feed Co Koker Nelsonville Broiler Co Provico Hocking Valley Jackson St Fleming Broiler Hatchery

Mrs. Frazee Dies at 87 in Bethel Ohio

Eliza Jane Frazee aged 87 a former resident of Jobs and Murray City died Tuesday at her daughter's home in Bethel Ohio. She leaves two daughters Mrs Lorena Lewis and Mrs Marie Anders, a son Edward two sisters and two brothers, two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Murray City Methodist Church with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Neesonville Eliza Jane Frazee Jobs Murray City Lorena Lewis Bethel Ohio Marie Anders Springfield Edward Bertha Bryan Nida the Plains Power Marion George Power Murray City Methodist Church Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville Don Mohney

Murray City Native Dies in Wheeling West Virginia

Murray City native Mary Stone died Tuesday in Wheeling after a short illness. She had lived in Wheeling 40 years and managed the Bus Terminal there. Survived by brothers Joseph and several sisters in Ohio and California. funeral Thursday at 9 a.m. in Wheeling with burial at St Patrick's Cemetery in Buchtel. Also notes a postponed rummage sale sponsored by Faithful Rebekah lodge.

Raymond Blair Detroit Earl Harris Toledo Ivan Wilson Los Angeles Calif H. R. Morrow Genevieve Mullins Columbus Wheeling St. Patrick's Cemetery Buchtel Revekah Lodge

Driver Jailed After Wreck Near Haydenville

On Route 33 south of Haydenville Tuesday evening a collision between John E. Phillips Jr. and Thomas J. Rush caused damage to two autos. Mrs. Pauline Rush and Edward Phillips sustained injuries. Edward Phillips, 11, escaped with a possible neck injury. John E. Phillips Jr. was jailed in Logan for drunk driving charges. Mayor Francis Myers was referenced in relation to the case.

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Events

Social items from Nelsonville include a stork shower honoring Mrs. Sarah Jane Blazer of Belleville Illinois hosted by her sisters at Dorothy Tucker’s home. Other notes mention Rotary Club activity in Nelsonville and visitors, plus 4 H group hosting Green Valley Grange and Putnam Chapel homecoming plans for August 12 marking the church’s 75th anniversary with meals and services.

Sarah Jane Blazer Belleville Ill Jove Fearns Donna Tucker Dorothy Tucker Nelsonville Prattsville Ralph Dearth H. F. Dearth Edward Jacoby Phoenix Ariz

Picnic Brings Nelsonville Unity at Huddy Farm

Nelsonville area residents held a community picnic at Charles Huddy farm on July 29. The event praised the Huddy family for ground use and supporters expressed thanks to all contributors for a successful gathering. Church and booster groups schedule upcoming meetings in town.

Nelsonville Charles Huddy Huddy

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