Boys and Girls Fish Rodeo Set for August 28
Nelsonville hosts a Better Fishing Rodeo for youths under fishing license age on Saturday August 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a pool owned by R V Oakley near Buchtel Murray Road. The event is organized by VFW Post 3467 the city of Nelsonville and Better Fishing Inc. with prizes including national kit outfits and two dozen handy fishing kits. Hot dogs and lemonade will be served. contestants supply poles and lines. bait provided. red and reel casting banned.
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Nelsonville
R. V. Oakley
Buehtel
Nelsonville Post
Veter
Ans
Better Fishing, Incc
Chicago
Sponsers
Myron Cox
Better Fishing, Inc
Hilleary'’s Shoe Hospital
W. Washington St
Clearing Up of River Sought by Sportsmen
A Fish and Game Conservation League committee surveyed the Hocking River at Enterprise area to assess sediment sources from gravel operations. They praised plant basins, noted multiple factors keep the river turbid, and suggested low rock dams to aid settling. A league meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building with Big Fish contest entries still open.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Fish and Game Conservation League
Enterprise
Department of Natural Resources
Everett Ridge
District Wildlife Og Se
Edward Carter
Earl Hilleary
Fish and Game Committee
Wilbur D. Mender
Atheny County Conservation Committee
League
American Legion
Charlies McKee
Walter Harkrader
Loyal Workers Sunday School Picnic Planned
The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday school will hold a picnic Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Johnny Appleseed Road side Park near here. If it rains, the gathering will move to the church.
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Methodist Sunday School
Johnny Appleseed
WBA Review Meeting Tonight At Eagles Hall
The WBA Review will meet today at 7 30 p m in Eagles Hall on West Washington Street.
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WBA
Eagles Hall
Washington St
Couples Club Picnic At Johnny Appleseed Park
The Couples Club plans a picnic at Johnny Appleseed roadside Park Route 33 near here Tuesday at 6 30 pm. Refreshments provided by the committee. Transport callers please call 910 or ORR. If rain occurs the picnic will be postponed one week.
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Aicnic
Johnny Appleseed
Route 33
Cal
ORR
Local residents visit relatives across towns this weekend
Mrs B M Coakley and granddaughter Diane Bricker of Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs George Bricker and son Casey and Mrs Harold Parrish and son Larry accompanied them home Sunday. Mrs Tom Kelly and son of Plymouth Mich stay with Mrs William Mills for a month. Mrs Mabel Blackburn of Columbus visits Mrs L E Aumiller and grandson Richard in Columbus. Ruby Garlinger returns to Buchtel after visits in Canton Youngstown. Denny Byron, OSU student, spent the weekend in Buchtel with family before returning to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Coakley
Diane Bricker
Columbus
George Bricker
Casey
Harold Parrish
Larry
Nelsonville
Tom Kelly
Plymouth
Mich
William Mills
Mabel Blackburn
Lulang FE
Aumiller
Richard
Will Burnell
Ruby Garlinger
Buchtel
Canton
Byron
Youngstown
Denny Byron
Ohio State University
Automobile Pried From Hydrant in Nelsonville
Columbus driver Mrs. Myrtle Ramey and a female passenger backed a car onto a fire hydrant on Hocking Street near Fayette Street noon Sunday. Three to four men used crowbars to free the car, causing only a dented fender and no hydrant damage. Fireman Bob Bumgardner aided. no injuries reported.
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Nelsonville
Columbus
Hocking St
Myrtle Ramey
St. Columbus
Hocking
Fayette St
Bob Bumgardner
Ramey
Appointment of Harold R Kimes Executor for Ohio estate
Harold R Kimes of Athens Ohio appointed Executor of the Estate of Alpheus Dakin late of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months from July 29 194. Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge of said County.
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Harold R. Kimes
Athens
Ohio
Alpheus Dakin
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Said County
Roger J. Jones, SR
Nelle G Johnson
Nelsonville
J. Edwin Johnson
Divorce Petition Filed Against Fidon R. Hardy in Athens County
Dellis A. Hardy filed for divorce in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio Cause No 20777 on grounds of wilful absence for more than one year gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The defendant residence is unknown and service is by publication before September 6 1944 with attorney Cornwell representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidon R. Hardy
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Dellis A. Hardy Riv Foster i
Cornwell
Hilton Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court
Harriett Hilton sues Master Sergeant Fari R. Hilton in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio for divorce and child custody alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Hearing set on or after August 1. Rowland attorney for the plaintiff.
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Fari FR. Hilton
Fari R. Hilton
E-O
San Francisco
California
Harriett Hilton
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Mount St Mary Hospital Births and New Arrivals
A list of births and new arrivals from Mount St Mary Hospital includes Mr and Mrs eon McDonald Murray City a son. Mr and Mrs Stu Hicks Ath ents a son. Mr and Mrs James Fleming Trimble a son. Mr and Mrs Gabriel Pincelli Chauncey a daughter. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Potts Nelsonville a daughter. Other entries name new or expected arrivals in families near Athens Nelsonville Chauncey Glouster Logan and surrounding towns.
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Eon McDonald
Murray City
Stu Hicks
Athents
James Fleming
Trimble
Gabriel Pincelli
Chauncey
Kenneth Potts
Nelsonville
Edward Snowden
Glouster
Mary Lou Griffin
Logan
Carolyn McKee
Robert Stumbo
James Robson
Vern Kirkbride
Ringold
Edward Cheeseman
Barry Rutherford
Carbon Hill
Obituary Notice of Flora Boring Murphy of Athens
Notice states Flora Boring also known as Flora Murphy of Athens County Ohio is deceased. The document is dated August 6 1954 and lists Everett Evans of Marion Ohio as the notifying party.
Appointment of Executrix for J Edwin Johnson estate in Nelsonville
Notice announces Nelle G Johnson of Nelsonville Ohio appointed executrix of the estate of J Edwin Johnson deceased in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio. Dated July 28 1954 by the Probate Judge of the county.
Notice of Probate Claim for Sanford Call In Ohio
Edward Call of Cleveland Ohio files probate claim for land fiduciary in The Plains Athens County Ohio as heir of the deceased Sanford Call with four months to present. Dated in July 19 percent. Probate Judge of said County.
Driver Fined And Jailed In Nelsonville Court
In Nelsonville Mayor Earl Hilleary’s court Thomas Flair of Carbon Hill pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Flair was fined 100 dollars and costs with a mandatory three day jail term and committed to county jail pending payment. Patrolmen Bumgardner and Vaklinburg arrested him. Another defendant, Max Figgins of this city, pleaded not guilty to a charge of intoxicated driving but the case was dismissed after the affidavit was withdrawn. Costs of 8.70 were paid. Junior Mace of Carbondale posted a 20 dollar cash bond for an August 21 appearance on an assault and battery charge based on an affidavit by Chester Windle. James C. George of Athens pleaded guilty to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and was fined 10 dollars and costs after a collision with Joseph Wallace near Canal and Chestnut Streets.
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Nelsonville
Thomas Flair
Carbon Hill
Earl Hilleary
Blair
Athens
Don Bumgardner
Max Valkinburg
Max Figgins
Harry Locke
Junior Mace
Carbondale
Hilleary
Chester D. Windle
James C. George
The
Plains
Joseph Wallace
Wallace
Canal and
Chestnut Sts
Residents and visitors share visits across Nelsonville towns
Mr and Mrs Robert Ansel spent an evening in Nelsonville on business. Families from Logan Mansfield Columbus Newark and Westerville visited local residents and joined hospitality events. Families Attended Dennis reunion at Ash Cave and Wisconsin trip with Rev F F Braden.
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Robert Ansel
Nelsonville
Harold Heinlein
Logan
Walter Mathias
Hubert Hall
Luther Blum
Jim Burgoon
University Hospital
Columbus
Gladys Dupler
Emma Joyce
Fd Buttonworth
Loren Barry
J. M. Ansel
Dennis
Ash Cave
Bob Brashares
Mansfield
J. F. Brashares
Gordon Walton
Glenna
Andy Mathias
F. F. Braden
Wisconsin
Charles Lawrence
Newark
Jim Hilliard
Westerville
Car! Engle
William Helber
Grass Run Social Weekend Visit Recap
Mr and Mrs Bert Davis hosted and welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Stostrand from Wilkesville and Mr and Mrs George Davis from Columbus. Extended visits came from Charleston, Laneysville, Dunbar, Langsville, and Langsville area friends and relatives sharing meals and gatherings.
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Floyd Cleland
Ivan Cotterill
Jerry
Columbus
M. McClure
Sam Hutton
Carpenter
H. Wheeler
Dunbar, W. Va
Reva Wheeler
Langsville
Johnnie, Lawrence
Jerry Brogan
Charleston
Benny Boggs
C. L. Patterson
Bert Davis
Mason
Sid Wells
Flora Melure
Birthday Party Honoring Lester Simpson in Millfield
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Simpson hosted a seventh birthday party for their son Lester at their Millfield home. Guests from Millfield included Keith Sanders Jim Shumway Sue Powell Jerry Moody Jimmy Moody Mary Hook Craig Patton Sheila Smith and Patty Bailey with Ruth Dickens also attending. Games were played and a decorated cake ice cream and a drink were served.
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Chauncey
Chester Simpson
Millfield
Lester
Keith Sanders
Jim Shumway
Sue Powell
Jerry
Jimmy Moody
Mary Hook
Craig Patton
Athens
Sheila Smith
Patty Bailey
Ruth Dickens
Canasta Club Meets At Mrs. Preston's Home
Chauncey Canasta Club members gathered at Mrs. Clark Preston's home with guests Mary Prisor of Nelsonville and Pansy Lanning of Chauncey. Jamnita Bolin won high score while Pansy Lanning had low. A dessert course was served to Ann Hartman Imelda Smith Wanda Smith Mary Prisor Gladys Pierce Jamita Bolin Nelsonville Margaret Bullock Ruth Smith Maxine Smith and Boots Selber Chauncey. The next meeting will be with Bea Shafter of Nelsonville.
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Chauncey
Canasta Club
Bea Shafer
Nelsonville
Chauncey Cline on 15 day leave from Fort Sill
Chauncey Cline spends a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Balta Cline on St Chauncey street. He is stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma and will return to his base August 17. Other items note visits by Mrs Lewis Sanders and Wayne in Toledo and guests from Losantville Indiana.
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Lowell Thomas Cline
Balta Cline
Mis St
Chauncey
Fort Sill
Okla
Lewis Sanders
Wayne
Toledo
Hubert Murray
Sanderson
Ricky
Losantville
Ind
Chauncey Marine Aids Okinawa Practice Assault
In a second six month period the Third Regimental Combat Team of the Marine Corps staged an amphibious assault on Okinawa. Cannoneers of the 12th Marines in the drill included Pfc. Robert L. Cline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Balta Cline of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Marine Corps
Okinawa
12Th Marines
Robert L. Cline
Balta Cline
Mrs Louise Muzio Hosts Canasta Club Evening
Mrs Louise Muzio entertained her Canasta Club on Wednesday evening. Attending were Mrs Bertha Sanders Mrs Hattie Mingus Mrs Eda Heffkin Mrs Emma Heffkin and Mrs Nell Lawson. The hostess served refreshments.
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Chauncey
Louise Muzio
Bertha Sanders
Hattie Mingus
Eda Heffkin
Emma Heffkin
Nell Lawson
Muzio
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VFW
Nelsonville Social Notes
Harriett Hilton Rowland
Athens, Ohio
Plaintiff
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Hirths
Hattie Inman
Amesville
Lawrence Cagg
Basil Fields
Alpha Herron
New Marshfield
Hazel Six
Thomas Blower
Audrey Niceswanger
Joanna Evans
Lee Rutgers
New Straitsville
Grace Lines
Edna Holland
Don Shafer
Eugene Dowler
Vern Barnhart
Louise Shay
Zoe Doolittle
Noel Groves
Willard Robinson
Union Furnace
Everett Evans
Marion
Flora Boring
Flora Murphy
Soth
Edward Call
Cleveland
Sanford Call
the Plains
Tess Walters
First Strait Creek
Ft. Payne
Ala
Walters
Frigi
Protectio Porcelain Insidaire
Frigidaire
W. Main
Logan, Ohio
Filtra-matic
Ata
Middleport, Ohio
Nis
Young's
N. Court ST
Freezer
J. O. Roedel
E. Main ST
Pomeroy, Ohio
Rutland
Rutland, Ohio
Lester Simpson
Andrew Jackson
Murray
Jackson
Floyd Werner
Naomi Patterson
Ernie Howard
Edna Antle
Grover Patton
Charles Sanders
H. O. McDaniel
Carl Woody
Clifford Sanders
Athens County Fair
Bessie Werner
Charles Arthur
Margaret Burton
Arthur
Burton
Chauncey Marine
Mrs. Louise Muzio
Keller & Weltner, Inc
Gaffney Motor Freight, Inc
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