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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

3

Memorial Service Held by Nelsonville Elks Lodge 943

Nelsonville Memorial Service marked the 55th annual gathering of Elks Lodge 943. Reverend F Melvin ton described life as a journey beyond the cradle, while members Kelch Huenefeld and Wright honored deceased brothers Lawrence Kelch Gerald Wallace Allard Host Huenefeld with candle ceremonies and a quartet sang The Heart of God and Come Thou Almighty King. The rite closed with Auld Lang Syne as RR Baird led benediction.

Nelsonville Wentz Ife Elks Lawrence R Kelch Gerald Wallace Allard Fetter Fred Wright Asa W. Lin F. Melvinton Harry F. Searles Robert Cradle ex-Wentz First Methodist Huenefeld

Blind coal merchant Horace Condee dies in Gallipolis

Horace Condee a blind coal merchant known for founding Condee Chapel in Gallipolis and operating Condee Coal Co with offices on First Ave and a Toledo yard died at 6 15 am at Holzer Hospital after heart trouble. He built the Church of Carat in Christian Union on Eastern Avenue and supported it as a faithful member. He was unassisted in daily life, supplied coal to the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, won school contracts, and never married. Funeral arrangements are being announced by Miller's Funeral Home.

Condee Coal Co Evans Grocery Co Bee Condee Gallipolis Simultan Toledo Ohio Hospital Gallipolis State Institute Mrr Conde Horace Mary Call Condee Miller

Hospital Notes Show Newborns And Discharges At Local Ward

The Holzer Hospital notes record multiple admissions and discharges. Newborns include a son for Mr and Mrs Frank Petrie of Gallipolis and a son for Onan rs Craig of Robertsburg. Several patients from Gallipolis, Jackson, and surrounding areas are listed for medical and surgical care, with a number of residents discharged including Mrs Galland Jackson and twin sons among others.

Neres Frank Petrie Gallipolis Onan Rs Craig Robertsburg W. Va Kenneth’ Hartman Gallipolis Ferry James Boone Oak Hu Wile’ Landy Whitest John Werner, Sr Mid‘eport Uarcy Gillam Jackson Cornelia Goff George W. Patterson James R. Whittington South’ Ghaveston Wayara John Keith Gentil Hamden Wiliam Woodall Poin Pheasant Dear Albert Earl Smith Myrta Perkins Gallipoli James P. Glassburn Columbus Gay Marner Binwell Lee Stroute Harry Crump Hender-eee Tig Car Parsons West Columble Wellton RetaAnn Watson Medical

Ada Layne Dies at 68 in Gallipolis

Ada Reeves Layne 68 died at 3 30 am at her home 57 Court St Gallipolis Born May 16 1887 in Gallia County one of 10 Reeves siblings Surviving Claude Reeves Porter Henry Reeves Addison and daughter Mrs Clair O Hara Columbus a grandson Danny Cara Last rites 2 pm Wednesday Miller s funeral home Reynolds Cemetery Addison Friends may call Tuesday

Danny Cara O'. Hara Columbus Gallipolis J. Layne Chesapeake Pittsburgh Miller Reynolds Addison

Christmas dinner and officers elected for Methodist Church

In Nelsonville the Queen Es class of the Methodist Church held a Christmas dinner and anniversary. Officers elected for a second year include Violet Carroll president Shirley Fink vice president and Mary M Tomlin treasurer. Several local families and visitors attended as cars and a Shrine event were noted. police investigated an accident near Fourth and Canal at 7:30 pm.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Violet Carroll Shirley Fink Mary M. Tomlin Albany Benny Canny Eimaine Calif Christwes W. Tently Mineral Fiene Eldon ‘McDaniel Neisonvile Wallace Gillogly Hocking Valley Eagles Hall Fourth and Canal G. S. Gillogly Frank Jerik Liam Carpenter Cleveland Dues John Meek Shade Lillian Roy Walsh Howard Wain Claire Steward Culicarne Janice Elaine Charlesteward Edna Whiterman Ira Spencer Mir Les Ansel ‘Burbridge Philip Downington Charles Steward Alvan Ava Bive Mound Frank Jensen Bes EM. Baughman Mary Sire Vine Blanche Cline Frank Radcliffe Sted Soneinclaw Chillicothe Clarence Foley New Straitsville Nathan Rare Mount Strode Pomeroy Vatart Melva Radeliffe

Nelsonville City Council Weighs Purchases and Rates

Nelsonville city council meets at 7 pm to consider the second reading of a street sweeper purchase and a turnaround at Mall Street. A 1500 General Contingency Fund appropriation for volunteer firemen and other expenses also returns for second reading. An electric rate adjustment request from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. is expected to come to the floor for action.

Nelsonville Mall St Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Edward Wolfe Dies at 68 in Nelsonville

Edward Wolfe 68 of Nelsonville Route 2 died early today at Mount St Mary Hospital after several days treatment. A retired miner, he is survived by his wife Lena a stepson Lon Adams of Nelsonville three stepdaughters Grace Dutty Mem Grace Mel Manis and Doris Green all of Nelsonville two brothers Eugene and Ralph of Nelsonville Route 2 two sisters Edna Rank of Nelsonville and Margaret Chadwell of Grove City one son who preceded him in death Funeral plans are being made by Johnson Funeral Home.

Nelsonville Edward Wolfe Mount St Stary Hosptal Me. Wolfe Lena Lon Adams Nelsonsville Grace ‘Dutty Grace Mel Manis Doris Green Euggene Ralph Edna Rank Nelsonille Margaret Chadwell Grove City Johnson Funeral Home

Adrienne Sorrel Wins Prince of Peace Test

Miss Adrienne Sorrel, a Murray City senior, won the Prince of Peace Speech contest and will advance to the semi finals. Other area events produced prizes and finalists as Ohio church groups sponsored county and city level contests.

Adrienne Sorrel Logan Murray Awara Columbus Haydenville Shareh Colum Misan Otto Aubarn James Murray City Cite Ae Nancy Hawkins Ohio United Haydenville Methodist I Cish Com Fouranfith

Nelsonville Man Fined Ten Dollars in Court

John Felim of Nelsonville was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor Earl Hilleary on a drunkenness charge reported from the weekend court session.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Lover John Felem

Brighter Future Forecast For Pair Confined to Iron Lungs

Ventura California story of Debra and Jody Smith, a mother and daughter both in iron lungs since October after polio. Neighbors and community raise funds, aid mortgage, and provide meals as Nordhoff High and Opal Cooperative Nursery School staff rally. Santa Barbra family and March of Dimes support continues with raffles and donations.

Marvin Solna Ventura Calif Smiths Wiliam H Betty Kane Wash Nordhott” High Opal Cooperative Nursery Ventura County General Hospital Pollo Debra Susan Jody Ernestine Hix Smith March of Dimes Debra Spokane Smiths Leachers Association Smith's Nordhoff Hosbara Catholic High School

Straitsville Resident Dies in Athens Funeral

Mary Catherine Lite, 7, of New Straitsville, died Sunday morning in Athens after a fall that broke her hip a week earlier. Survived by husband Warren, two daughters, and numerous relatives. visitation at Mills-Mrs Bana Latta Oak Grove Funeral Home, Rosary at 7:30 PM Monday, services Tuesday at St Augustine Church Nelsonville. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery New Athens.

New Siralidville Mary Catherine Lite New Straitsville Athens Warren Ruth Campbell Memphis Mary C. Moore Fairtorn Columbus Hubert of Logan John Cutford Nathan Frasier New Straiteton Mlss Bana Latta Oak Grove Brown William Pickett Nelsonville Hill Pickett St. Augustine Church Everette, Dowler Mt Calvary Cemetery New Ars Maude Bryan Seakertto Viola Stile Shawnee Pauline Brunton Grouser

Fish and Game League To Elect Officers

Nelsonville report: the Fish and Game Conservation League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the American Legion Hall to elect section officials and present final awards in the big fish contest James Edwards is present resident and Everett Hewlett is secretary

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League American Legion Hall James Edwards Everett Hewlett

Rainbow for Girls Bake Sale and Dance Plans

Nelsonville reports the Rainbow for Girls will hold a bake sale Saturday at 8 30 a.m. in the Dew Hotel with proceeds funding a dance set for Wednesday December 21 at the Girl Scout Little House.

Rainbow Nelsonville Rainbow For Girls Dew Hotel Girl Scout Little House

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Elks Lodge Horace Condee Holzer Hospital Ake Aakins Jackson, Medi Harry Thacker Charles Cunningham Kay Watson Raymond Barton Galland Jackson Bueford Houck Charles Coleman Manley Weaver Kenneth’ Shattuck Clifford Earl Charles Car Byrd Finley Byron Greenlee David Cannell Sara Jones Lois Drummond Roger Chaney Heidi Milhoan Thomas Davidson George Bailey Frank Clark William Lucas Leon Id Hanley George’ Keith Ada Layne Nathan Frazure Nelsonville Hospital Mississippi Ohio Valleys Rocky Mountains West Coast Middle Atlantic States Ohio Valley West Gulf States Virgil, Versteeg Sen Eet Wesley’ Fousdation Sin Tenga Meers Ohio University Richland, Avenue Methodist Church Ath Jens Carbondale Methodist Ade Buchtel Carbondales Ohio Larry McVey Ohn McVey Zanemville Ave Logan High School PI Kappa Alpha Fraternity of Ticks Strolers Dent Union Nelsonie City Straitsville Frank Betts Lucy Buell Paul Newman Ier Bass South Blooming Virgil Baker Chauncey Iss Dane Tigattrit Carbon Cora Coe Carbon Hil Giza Violet Young New Marsh Delores Darby Hte Greteh Shertirn Nelson Mount St. Mary Hospital Fish and Game League Holliday's II. Holliday Galkipokii, Ohio W. Washington St Otarion OF Columbus Galleher's Drug Store Altmans Jacquard
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