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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1953

Page

14

WWII Veterans Tribute Held in Nelsonville Ceremony

Twenty two World War II dead were honored in Nelsonville at a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 ceremony on the Public Square. Officers and speakers recalled sacrifice, with a color guard, drum and bugle corps, and a roll call of the fallen. The service, marking the observance of VJ Day, included a dinner at the Post home for members and guests.

Nelsonville Walham Reed Distri Welhorst Selsomaitle WWI Samie Itar Charles Barrows Reed Rey Wents Isran Cox Colins John Huddy Joe Shielk Thormis Pritthard iKetus Debord le Verity Hutemsan Carl McCarbs Maik Livin Villard Poole Jein Courtnes Ine Peal Ray Rackus Henry Dlanvey Toha Rafe Jein Fellem Ronen Sharp Hirchings James L Call Tame Jeneld Delbert Haskins Ure Deetel Gb Sepes Butler YEA Post

Two Are Fined After Tavern Dispute in Newark

At the city court of Mayor Arthur Kennedy on Friday night two locals faced charges after a tavern quarrel. Robert Reeves pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs, while William Pickett changed to guilty and paid 25 dollars and costs and was placed on two months probation. Donald McKee of New Marshfield was fined 10 dollars and costs for unsafe operation. Dwiaht Boggs of Parkersburg charged with operating a truck without mud flaps was fined 0.50 and costs.

Nnsonvilie Arthur Kennedy Robert Reeves William Pickett Pickett Donald McKee New Marshfield Dwaight Boggs Parkersburg Wva State Highway Patrol Tle

Buchtel Man Wounded in Korea Department Of Defense Says

Clell Campbell husband of Mrs Sue Campbell of Buchtel was wounded in Korea the Defense Department announced Saturday He trained with the Fifth Infantry Division at Fort Indian Town Gap Pennsylvania and served with Mrs Campbell in Glouster Route 3 Ohio.

Clarenoe G Campbell Sue Campbell Buchtel Korea Department of Defense Campbell Clell Glouster Fifth Infantry Division Indian Town Gap

Wide Field Attracted To City Swimming Meet

Nelsonville race night drew about 50 contestants at the community pool on August 12. Groups A to C competed in freestyle, backstroke, breast, and underwater events with Jerry Smith, Ralph Price, Caroline Newton among top finishers and multiple trophies awarded for first places.

Nelsonvilll Nelsonville Silky Jerry Smith Ralph Ieee Daphne Newton Phil Prtchard Bob Jackson Terry Lee Ine Davis Jany Smil Inne Duke Phil Lom Hall Tnner Tuse Seth Simonton Fiat Ralph Prec Serond Jon Hall Monk List Thedlii Keating Terry Fowell Jack Tonk Ralph Pierce Tarst Pudi Kean Lom Monn Barbara Prise Tom VeeQuid Tack Monk

Mrs Kelso Named Personnel Director at Mount St Mary Hospital

Nelsonville. Mrs Alice Kelso, director of public relations at Mount St Mary Hospital Re cend, has been named personnel director by hospital administrator Mather Lidwina. The appointment covers interviewing and screening of applicants, maintaining contact with personnel, and all duties previously handled informally by Mrs Kelso. She will also continue her public relations post.

Nelsonville Alice Kelso

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Discharged Names

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list Mrs Finest Mingus and Mrs Florence Wilson Chauncey as discharged. Other names include Charles Kiener near Lexington, Mrs William K Zimmerman of Lew Marshfield Route 1, and daughter Mrs Loretta Cunningham of Sind Run.

Finest Mingus Tacksonville Charles Kiener Lew Lexington Florence Wilson Chauncey William K Zimmerman Lew Marshfield Loretta Cunningham Sind Run

Rotarians Meeting At Dr Steer Farm Near Nelsonville

The Rotary Club set to meet at the farm of Pro 1 Sleeeluh president in Nelsonville. The gathering moves to 6 30 PM from the usual noon hour and members should assemble at the Presbyterian Church at 6 PM to travel to the farm.

Dr. Steer Farm Nelsonville Rotary Clan Sleeeluh Presbyterian Church

Mining worker suffers hand injuries at Nelsonyville operation

Dale Wharton received severe cuts to the second and third fingers of his left hand while working at his mining operation on Thursday. He was treated that evening in the emergency department at Mount St Mary Hospital.

Tingers Nelsonyville Dale Wharton Wasrington St Mount St Mary Hospital

Discrimination Charges Leveled by Truckers Union

Members of the Independent Truckers Association allege harassment by PUCO inspectors and the state highway patrol. Paul Wolfe argues truckers face heavier fines for marker light and permit display violations than trucks under PUCO jurisdiction, calling for fair enforcement and road safety.

Association ITA PLCO Paul Walfe PUCO

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Booster Night and Club Events

Booster Night at York Grange hall featured speeches and songs with 40 attendees. Esther Class at Christian Church met with 19 members and 4 guests for a business session and devotions. Mount St Mary Hospital Guild set Oct 22 for their fall benefit card party. Residents noted visitors and servicemen families in town, with updates on local engagements and travel.

Esther The Christian Church Emma Look Edna Scott Bertha Lawson Tuiz Mount St Mary Hospital Edgar Stedwill Walnut St

Nelsonville Masons elect officers at 104th princes hall session

Nelsonville figures high in the 104th annual Prince Hall Masonry gathering at Central State College Wilberforce August 9 to 11 with Carbon Lodge 62 F and AM members Cec Butler Rendville worshipful master Isaac Payton and others attending. Officers elected include Louis Henderson James Simmons Dr Guy Taylor Edgar Norman and more with Norman noted as a Nelsonville native and grand lecturer from Carbon Lodge. Rev Edward N Dabritz of Buffalo will speak at the morning Asbury Methodist Church service.

Nelsonville Prince Hal Masons Central State College Wale Berforce Carbon Lodge F&am PHA Cec Butler Rendvlle Isaac Payton Glouster Ldgat H Notman Cecil Woodson Loui Chapman Prince Hall Masonry Ohio Louis B Henderson Steubenville James B Simmons Toledo Guy R Taylor Lanton Carl L Wilson Dayton Edgar H Norman Taylor 15 Gious[ter Edgar Norman Norman Grand Lodge Charles Lewis W G Wood Son United States Liberia Canada Dabritz Edward N. Dabritz Buffalo Asbury Methodist Church Mary Dabniz

Community Church Schedule Practices and Services

Chilach Services Nelsowville announces the Sunday schedule with worship at 9 40 am and 11 00 am followed by a peoples meeting at 1 00 pm Worship at 7 30 pm Cottage prayer meet at 7 30 pm on Tuesday and prayer service Thursday at 4 00 pm

Chilach Nelsowville

Clowns of Softball Show Attracts Local Crowd

The article notes a circus style softball program featuring the Haven Glone Trotters and Nelson Ne Rampal All-Stars. It mentions a 1950 Columbus club as a contender and promises a mix of exhibition tosses and stunt acts alongside standard softball games.

Netsons Crossan Uulay al Sprma Columbus Club

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