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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

2

Mount St. Mary Hospital lands to join Nelsonville limits

Petitions will be filed to add 26 acres and nearby area to Nelsonville city limits to bring Mount St. Mary Hospital into the corporate boundary. Mayor Oral Daugherty said Sisters of St. Francis favor a within limits location while earlier westward lands may be moved. The city plans a 160 foot four inch water line to the site with sewer extensions and a future fire hydrant. Budget with 214 213 36 in receipts and 18 1 2 mills tax levy was approved with 10 inside and 8 outside mills. Deficiency appropriations of 3125 authorize auditor card to clear books by year end. Light plant workers request weekly one day release, prompting potential extra staff.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Oral Daugherty Sisters of St. Francis Dorr Run Coakley Hospital Council Earl Hilleary St. Charles St County Budget Commission Harry Evans Finance Committee

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Local Families

Local social notes list Charles Thompson returning from Camp Kootaga near Parkersburg to Boy Scout Troop 65. Lt. John M. Nolan and Betty Nolan depart for Fort Benning, Ga. for six months. Numerous relatives visit over Christmas from Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia, including McNamees, Hartleys, Patmans, and Gordon families.

Charles Thompson Kootaga Parkersburg W. Va Order of the Arrow Charles Troop 65 Boy Scouts John M. Nolan Nolan Betty Snackenberg Fort Benning Bliss McNamee Walnut St Sam McNamee Battle Creek Mich Thelma McNamee Coffeyville Kas Gale McNamee Tacoma Wash Dorothy Pontius Doylestown Ohio Robert McNamee San Antonio Texas Floyd Harris Buchtel Leroy Hartley Dickie Edmon J. Gordon Columbus Harry Hartley Elizabeth Sayers Ray Huntington C. E. Patman C. O. Patman Betsey Amelia W. D. Patman Washington D.H

Laurelville Christmas Party and PTA Band Boosters News

Laurelville hosts the Les Amies Sunday School annual Christmas party at Mrs. Orville Kemp ton home with gift exchange and Mystery Sisters. PTA and Band Boosters vote to fund two new band uniforms as 23 Laurelville High School glee club members take part in the county cantata.

Laurelville Les Amies Orville Kempton Madge Young Edna Dennison Fred Fetherofl Margaret Chilcote Carl Swackhamer Mary Rose Grace Beecher Helen Bower Robert DeLong Wavelene Parker Robert West Grace Dumm Dorothy McClelland PTA Band Boosters Club Herbert Lannigan Dale Ruble Joan Taylor Richard Huggins Mazie Hitler Sally Swain Mary Lou Steel Betty Weaver Glee Club Santa Claus Laurelville High School Glee Club Union Furnace Rockbridge Frieda Lappen Joe Trundle Wilmington Jean Shupe John Young Columbus Malcolm Shupe Logan Delores Crider Ora Crider Eliza McClelland Guy Mowery Amanda Lloyd Eveland Armstrong Water St Swackhamer South Pike St William Woodruff Chester Turner George Turner Michigan W. S. Turner Melvin Mettler Dayton T. E. Mettler Celesta Loy

Church Clerk L. R. Kelch Resigns Post

Nelsonville church officials accepted the resignation of congregational clerk L R Kelch after 15 years service at the First Presbyterian Church annual meeting. Rolland Pierce was elected clerk and C D Crawford became secretary treasurer of church and building funds.

Nelsonville L. R. Keleh First Presbyterian Church Thomas J. Downey S. M. Poston C. E. Weltzheimer Kelch Lloyd Evans Robert Ohlinger James Shumaker Lloyd Evans, Jr Murray Hartley Charles Hoce Donald S. Shafer Donald H. Shafer, Jr Bob Howe Mark Herrold Jack Haffner Gary Hull James Knight, Jr Chester Hall Percy Oakley Max Bartoe Bob Wilson Missionary Society Circle of Ruth C. D. Crawford

Christmas Guests and Stockholder Meeting Notice

Hollister and Aberts families hosted visitors from Ohio Michigan and Indiana for Christmas in Newark and Marion. The Meigs United Telephone Co announces its annual stockholders meeting in Pomeroy January 8 1949 at 10 AM for officer elections and business.

Edward Aberts Vernon Kennedy Shawnee Alvin Thompson Marion Ohio William Cavey John Six Lancaster Frank Six Leona Thompson Meigs United Telephone Co Pomeroy, CO A. H. Weber

Harrisonville Man Dies After Several Weeks Ill

Harrisonville John Marion Wyatt 83 died at his daughter's home after a several week illness. Survived by son Henry of Harrisonville brother Reese Wyatt of Virginia and five grandchildren. His wife six brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Presbyterian Church Harrisonville burial Wells Cemetery. Friends may call at daughter's home after Friday noon.

Harrisonville John Marion Wyatt Elizabeth Haning Henry Reese Wyatt Virginia Wells Cemetery

Athens County Native Dies in Detroit

Richard Calentine 34 of Nelsonville died in Detroit after illness while assisting a customer. An autopsy found a brain tumor. Survived by his wife, one son, his parents, a brother and three sisters. Funeral services held December 24 at Neely Funeral Home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Richard Calentine Detroit Neely Calentine Athens County Henry Calentine United Brethren Church

Frank Thacker Dies at Home

Wilkesville resident Frank Thacker aged 76 died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday noon. He is survived by a son, Lloyd Thacker. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Strong funeral home with burial in Curry Cemetery.

Wilkesville Frank Thacker Thacker Lloyd Thacker Strong Funeral Home Curry Cemetery

District Placed First in State Says Legion Auxiliary

Murray City reports the eighth district won first place for completing its quota and the auxiliary planned fund raising and a sponsor for Girls State during Tuesday’s meeting. Games were played at the close of the session.

Murray City American Legion Auxiliary

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