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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

4

Nelsonville city fights bond issue in light plant case

Nelsonville files answer and cross petition in Athens common pleas court over 90000 dollar mortgage revenue bonds for the municipal electric light plant. City denies plaintiff Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company seeks permanent injunction and asks for a declaratory judgment validating the bond issue.

Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Athens Harry A. Mettler Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Municipal Electric Light Mettler City of

Plight of Bond Sale In Municipal Light Plant Case

The cross petition argues the defendant believes the injunction denial will not stop the plaintiff from attempting to block bond sales for the improvement of the municipal light plant, citing ongoing conduct and potential persistence in the action.

Taylor Ridge Couple Celebrates Family Birthdays

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. White hosted relatives and friends at their Millfield area country home for the birthdays of Mr. White and Mrs. Maude McGee. The Werner couple marked their 36th wedding anniversary with the gathering. A two course chicken dinner, flowers, a birthday cake, and a music program framed the celebration.

Taylor Ridge G. W. White Millfield Mr. White Maude McGee R. H. Werner White Home Doras Davis Church of Christ Cora Davis Bertha Heffkin Lena Mulpas Cleveland Christian Home For

Pastor Talks Before Rotary on Security and Insecurity

Dr. W. P. Clark of the M. E. Church spoke to the Rotary Club on security in a war prone world. He praised social measures but critiqued some laws and urged united study of security as a cooperative effort to spread happiness across all groups and classes.

Nelsonville W. P. Clark M. E. Church Rotary Club Clark

Visiting Relatives From Yellow Springs at Nelsonville and Chauncey

Lieut J W Hickman of Yellow Springs visits Chauncey and Nelsonville to spend the holiday season with his family and his mother Mrs P W Hickman remains in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville J. W. Hickman Yellow Springs Chauncey P. W. Hickman

Esther Class Christmas Dinner Held at Nelsonville Church

Members of the Esther Class at the Christian Church in Nelsonville hosted a Christmas party in the church dining room. Seated 27 around a cross formed table, they enjoyed a turkey dinner at 6 o'clock with red and green decor and candles. Officers for the coming year were elected and gifts were given to Velma Pritchard and teacher Mrs. George Shanner.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church Dora Bussey Mable Davis Emma Cook Velma Pritchard Jeff Bowers George Shanner Freda Dilcher

Reverend Leiland Goodman Heads to Alliance for Christmas

Rev Leiland Goodman departed for Alliance to spend the Christmas holiday with his parents in Nelsonville and return soon after.

Alliance Nelsonville Rev Leiland Goodman Alliance

Class Enjoys Holiday Party at Retta Howe Class

Twenty five members of the Retta Howe Class of the M. E. Church shared a chicken dinner and Christmas party in Nelsonville. They later visited Mrs. W. W. Warren’s decorated home, sang carols, heard a Christmas verse, and planned a Christmas dinner basket for a needy family.

Nelsonville Retta Howe M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society W. W. Warren Warren Margaret Doris Warren Clara Margaret Galvin Christ Rose Vaughn

Benefit party announced in Nelsonville weekly event

The Nelsonville benefit event, titled TO GIVE BENEFIT, invites residents to join a regular weekly party organized to raise funds. Proceeds support local causes while community members enjoy music and fellowship at the town venue.

Nelsonville

Thian Sisters Meeting Slated in K P Hall

The Thian Sisters will hold a meeting Thursday evening in the K of P Hall at 8 o'clock.

Thian Sisters K. of P

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