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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1955

Page

3

Blue Cross Enrollment Set for Nelsonville Residents

Nelsonville hosts Blue Cross community enrollment on February 10 and 11 at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. offices. Residents of Nelsonville and Athens County may join. eligibility covers self employed under 6 years old, family coverage for children 3 months to 19, and payroll groups of five or more.

Blue Cross Elsonville Nelsonville Athens County Richard Anderson Athens County Medical Society Mount St. Mary Hospital Peoples Bank Co Rotary Club William Friedrich W. Parks D. R. Johnson James F. Shumaker

Nelsonville High Band Plans Washington Trip

Nelsonville High School plans to send its band to Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Parade at the end of March. Local interest rises as townspeople consider joining the trip by rail from Columbus. those planning to go should contact Mrs. Robert Crombie by February 18 for reservations at 439 Scott St. and phone 916.

Nelsonville Washington, D C Columbus Robert Crombie Scott St

Miss Verna Davis and Norman Tinkham Wed

Chauncey news item reports the marriage of Miss Verna Davis to Norman Tinkham at 6 30 p m Monday in the home of the officiating Rev Andrew McKinney. Witnesses included Mr and Mrs Homer Davis and Mrs Oscar Tinkham among others. The bride is a Chauncey Dover High School graduate and the groom enters military service today.

Chauncey Verna Davis Norman Tinkham Andrew McKinney Homer Davis Oscar Tinkham Paul McKinney Paulette Ruth Ann Patty Evener Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten Chauncey-Dover High School Tinkham

Social Notes From Buck Run and Newark Visits

Mr and Mrs Ralph Goss of Newark dined with Eliza Kline and others hosted there. Mrs Robert West and Dianne Reed attended. Rolland Bailey visited. West and Eliza Kline traveled to Logan on business. Numerous guests including the Funk pair and two children, Gail Goss, J E Dupler with Perry and John Kline visited. Eddie Mathias Charles Smith called on Eliza Kline. Clyde Nihiser and two sons visited Dave Woltz Effie Wolts.

Buck Run Ralph Goss Newark Eliza Kline Robert West Dianne Reed Rolland Bailey Logan Charles Funk Gail Goss J. E. Dupler Perry John Kline Eddie Mathias Charles Smith Clyde Nihiser Dave Woltz Effie Wolts

Vinton Social Guests Listed In Local Notes

Mr and Mrs Clint Lambert and two children of Columbus were weekend guests of Anna Higgins. Veronica Waugh and family of Bidwell Route 2 visited Mrs Waughs father Charlie White. Ural Humphrey and daughter Cinda visited Lester Waugh of Bidwell Route 2. Mary and Anna Higgins were in Gallipolis on business. Jack Maynard of Great Lakes Dl weekend guest of his mother Parthea Newman, has left for Boston to be stationed. M G Ferguson of Vinton Route 2 visited Parthenia Newman. Helen Markham of Vinton Route 1 was a guest of Tillie Cardwell. Clint Lambert and Claude Lambert visited Rio Grande. Wayne Russell returned from a wedding trip to Michigan. Edsel Ring of Columbus visited L B Ring of Vinton Route 2. Homer Hartsook of Carpenter visited Von White of Vinton Route Bobby Righter of Carpenter visited Eleanor White and Karl Righter of Vinton Route 2. Anna Higgins.

Vinton Clint Lambert Columbus Anna Higgins Veronica Waugh Bidwell Waugh Charlies White Ural Humphrey Cinda Lester Waugh Mary Age Gallipolis Jack Maynard Great Lakes Parthea Newman Boston M. G. Ferguson Parthenia Newman Helen Markham Tillie Cardwel Claude Lambert Rio Grande Wayne Russell Michigan Edsel Ring L. B. Ring Homer Hartsook Carpenter von White

Band Concert To Be Heard Friday Night

A school band concert is set for Friday evening featuring performances by the Dee and Kad ensembles. Students and families are invited to attend at the auditorium, with the program including marching and concert selections.

Nelsonville High Band Plans Cherry Blossom Festival Trip

Nelsonville High School Band, directed by James Rees, announces a concert this evening. Tickets at the door. proceeds fund band expenses for the Cherry Blossom Festival trip to Washington, D C. A detailed concert program will be released on March 31.

Nelsonville James Rees Washington D. C

Chauncey Area Personal News Notes Sunday Visits

Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker hosted and were visited by several couples including Mr and Mrs Robert Simons Mr and Mrs James Lopez in Columbus and Athens. Several relatives attended dinners and a funeral. Lorena Shiffiett was laid to rest at Point Pleasant with family from Lancaster Logan and Glouster.

Ray Tucker Robert Simons James Lopez Columbus Gail Flemming Daniel Athens Joe Staley Staley Buddy Wicke Cleveland Marvin Staley Dayton Mr. Staley Hulda Swart Eton Glouster E. Border K. D. Coffman Logan E. Barr George Adkins Lancaster Andrew McKinney Paul McKinney Hazel Bellar Lorena Shiffiett Point Pleasant Barbara Shirley Wilks Ralph Crabtree Emanuel Crabtree Rolland Bell Janie Bremen Grover Patton Guy White Bessie Wemer

Amesville Youth Share Worship at Hill Crest Home

Youth fellowship of the Amesville Methodist church held worship services at Hill Crest rest home with songs a special number The Holy City sung by Madelon Clark Lauanna King and Norma Ziezler accompanied by Shirley Potter in morning and afternoon sessions readings by Mrs Alene King Jack Sedwick Pau Kasier and other church members attended Rev Kenneth Frazier delivered the message Remembering Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth.

Amesville Hill Crest Rest Home

Real estate tax collection details and office hours

Tax notices explain payments held at the tax office or by the treasurer. Instructions include collection times and a Saturday option. County Treasurer Kinlade provides guidance on where and when to pay, with rates and deadlines indicated.

January cases heard in Nelsonville mayor's court

In January Mayor Earl Hilleary handled 45 total cases. Of 21 city cases 15 involved intoxication, six traffic violations included speeding and reckless operation, and two quarreling or fighting charges were heard. Other arrests covered interfering with an officer, resisting arrest, destruction of property, burglary, and petty larceny. Four held temporarily at the jail, six sent to county jail for fines, with total mayor's court collections around $1.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Tne James Cope State Highway Patrol Mayors Court

Edwin Leo Meier Dies in Akron Area Death Report

Edwin Leo Meier 45 of Pomeroy died in Akron area. He resided in Pomeroy until 14 years ago and is survived by his wife Sadie Hager whom he married 13 years and two brothers Joe of rot and George of Akron.

Middleport Edwin Leo Meier Akron Dee Mr Meier Pomeroy Sadie Hager Joe Rot George Akron

Brainness Pain Relief Salve Marketed At Druggists

A toothpaste style salve from misread text promises instant soothing of inflamed areas and prevention of cracking. The advertisement mentions a product named Brainness on the box and notes availability through druggists.

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Auditor of State Fines Athens County Utilities Agency

Auditor of State levies penalties totaling $29,000 against Athens County for roadway and petrol line violations. The action cites state highway concerns and forfeit details with a base fine of $20 and additional assessments.

Ots Tecanery Highwey Petrol Athens County

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