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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
8
In a center township dispute over money Robert Hartshorn allegedly shot his brother Lloyd and mortally wounded him after entering his father George Hartshorn’s home. Robert fled toward an alter structure where the confrontation occurred. He was jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing Friday.
Mrs George Mesauzmin of Port Clinton Ohio, 89, died at Elmwood Rest Home near Tuppers Plains. A native of North Ireland she came to this country in 1806. She was a nurse for over 40 years and lived in Lynn Massachusetts. Funeral at Arbaugh Funeral Home in Tuppers Plains with burial in Ige Cemetery. Surviving are four sisters Grace Kelly of near Coolville and Mrs Joe Maffett of Athens among others.
The New York Central Railroad asked the state utilities commission to discontinue the Jacksonville station in Athens County, citing insufficient business. It noted that Glouster, two miles north, can handle all existing service.
The Queen Esther Class of Nelsonville's Methodist Church hosts a doll clothes bazaar Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Clothes for all doll sizes will be sold, plus handmade quilts and doll accessories. Members have crafted items. home delivery is available by calling Mary Davis, Nelle Elliott, or Violet Carroll. Special orders for doll clothes can be filled in time for Christmas.
Incomplete hospital notes from Holzer Hospital list dozens of admissions and surgical cases including Mrs. Ora Lucas of Inlipoli and Mr. Bu'ord Houck of Pleasant, with many patients named by last name only. Additional notes appear on page 5.
The Willing Workers Class of the Nelsonville Christian Church plans a Christmas party Friday at noon at Lena Shafer’s home 84 Poplar Street with a potluck dinner. Mrs Merle Cusi will assist as hostess. The event includes Christmas cards and related church activities, reflecting a community holiday gathering while other local church groups note seasonal events and meals.
Rev John Twig of ML St Marys spoke at a Grange and First Presbyterian Guild gathering. Lloyd Evans led a discussion on sharing with neighbors and nations, and plans for a Christ candy sale. The Hyperion Club met at Mrs Gilbert Johnsons home for a soft city talk.
The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 6 15 p m in the social rooms for a dinner followed by entertainment Reservations must be made by tonight to join the event Marie Loamopolitans To Meet The Cosmopolitan Club meets Friday at 730 p m at 122 Fayette St hosted by Mrs C D Duncan Mrs Le Stout assisting Members should bring articles for the Girls Industrial School Christmas Box
During the meeting the group voted to raise dues effective January. Flowers were sent to the Cox store Rest Home. The next meeting of the group will be held December 16.
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