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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1952

Page

9

Pool Repair Costs Put City at 2500

Nelsonville officials say repairing and reopening the community pool for the coming season will cost about 2500. The city would need to finance half the repair bill under a renewed lease with the school board, with prior deficits and potential vandalism concerns noted.

Nelsonville C. W. Monks Board of Education Cornell Monks Ward Phillips Joseph ‘Stedem City Recreation Commission Paul Galvin Raymond ‘Smith L. C. ‘Gray Oral Daugherty Galvin Joseph Stedem Safety Service Smith West City Bessie Ball Supt. Gray Charles Evans Leonard Powell

Two Drivers Fined $10 and Costs in Nelsonville Court

Two cases filed by the State Highway Patrol were heard by Mayor Paul Galvin. Donald Ruf of Brunswick Ohio pleaded guilty to ignoring a stop sign and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Cecil G. Smith of Athens pleaded guilty to operating at excessive speed and also fined 10 dollars plus costs. affidavit cites 65 mph in a 50 mph zone.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Paul Galvin Donald Ruf Brunswick Ohio Cecil G. Smith Athens

Poston News Roundup of Local Visits and Club Meeting

Mr and Mrs Clinton Augustine and son Clinton Jr visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Augustine. The Poston Church Sunday school class held a birthday party for Mrs James Statts at Mrs Faye Brookhart home. The Ladies Club met Feb 1 with attendees listed. Several local residents made weekend visits to relatives in Athens Marietta Union and Union areas.

Poston Clinton Augustine Clinton Jr Raymond Augustine Robert Statts Sand Ridge Poston Church James Statts Faye Brookhart Dewey Augustine Newark Beverly Douglas Rita Douglas Anna Waymer Athens Delmar South Charles Ethel McDaniel Susan South Helen Hart Ollie Hillyer Effie Conkey Evelyn Smathers Leona North Charlotte Smathers Inez Hunter Theda Ritchie Mildred Handley Helen Augustine William Boyd Norval South Donald Ritchie Wadedene Donnie Constitution Marietta James Brookhart Billy Hull Alta Nichols Fannie Hallie Mae Hoisington Lee Union

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Show Mixed Move in Hogs Cattle

Cincinnati market notes report hogs brisk with mixed prices for various weight ranges and sow gains, cattle and calves mostly steady with some weakness on heavier cattle. lambs scarce with slight firming. Eggs and butter prices listed with U S consumer grades and poultry feed values noted. Volume and receipts described as moderate across hogs cattle and sheep sections.

Cincinnati U.S

Mrs Edwards Rites Planned in West Columbia

Funeral services for Mrs Henry Edwards 79 of West Columbia will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Salem UB Church Friends may call at her home burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery She died Monday at the home of her son Roy Edwards in Toledo She is survived by two daughters Mrs Maggie Johnson and Mrs Lucy Johnson of West Columbia and a brother R L Sanders of 16 Oak St Athens

West Columbia Henry Edwards Salem

Mount St Mary Hospital Admission and Discharges

Admitted patients include Mrs. Walter W. Wilk of Logan Mrs. Silas Lanning Route 1 Nelsonville Mrs. Guy Cottrill New Straits ville Mrs. William H. Bulstrom Gloucester Route 3 Mrs. Hershel Bennington Union Furnace and Mrs. George Godenschwager Nelsonville. Discharges include Mrs. Fiyin Lanning The Plains and Mrs. John E. Davis Millfield Route 1.

Walter W. Wilk Logan Silas Lanning Nelsonville Guy Cottrill New Straitsville William H. Bulstrom Glouster Hershel Bennington Union Furnace George Godenschwager Fiyin Lanning the Plains John E. Davis Millfield

Johnsons announce birth of son David Cooper

Reverend George Edward Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Evanston Illinois announce the birth of their son David Cooper on February 11 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred H Johnson and Mrs James Cooper of Columbus Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs George E Johnson of Nelsonville

Nelsonville George Edward Johnson Evanston Ill David Cooper Fred H. Johnson James Cooper Columbus George E. Johnson

Hartford Sunday School Guests Enjoy Evangelism Event

Hartford Hart ford Mrs Keith McClung hosted the Adult Sunday School class at Hartford Baptist Church on Thursday evening. Key attendees included Mrs F A Chapman presiding and Mrs Leroy Dunlap reporting. The program featured scripture by Mrs Charles Dotson and a duet by Mrs Richard DeMott and Mrs Dotson. March meeting planned at William Buckhannan home in New Haven. News notes report Navy service for Eugene Hudson and a broken leg for Charles Juhling near London Ohio. Influenza illness affects Hartford school as many children are absent.

Hartford Keith McClung Hartford Baptist Church F. A. Chapman Charles Dotson Richard DeMott Leroy Dunlap William Buckhannan Harry L. Dyer Earl Hoffman Steve Howard H. Juhling J M. Crump Helen Jenkins Charleston Henry Jenkins Grover Smith Parkersburg William and Richard Jenkins Point Pleasant Harold Rea Beckley W. Va J. H. Rea Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Mary Aumilier Virginia Carleton

Doanville Dorcas Sale at Community Center Friday

The Doanville Dorcas Society will hold a white elephant rummage sale at the Community Center starting Friday at noon. Proceeds support church activities and local projects.

Doanville Doanville Dorcas Society

New York Talks Set With Firm On Memorial Building

Nelsonville officials plan trips to New York to meet Sylvania Electric Products Co. about the municipal industrial memorial building. Council appropriated 150 for travel for city solicitor James Shu maker and city auditor Delbert Kuhn and created the city electrician post with a 300 monthly salary. Roy Maze, former electrician, will supervise wiring and lighting at the new Bessemer building.

Nelsonville New York Sylvania Electric Products Co Municipal James F. Shumaker Delbert Kuhn City Electrician Bessemer Paul Galvin Roy Maze

Ambrose Perry Dies at 87 in Athens County Home

Ambrose Perry aged 87 died Monday afternoon at the Athens County Home Chauncey after a period of poor health. He leaves a wife Kate Perry, a daughter Flora and a son Floyd. Also a daughter in Powell Ohio and a sister in Mansfield. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at Warren funeral home E Washington St. Friends may call any time.

Nelsonville Ambrose Perry Athens County Chauncey Kate Perry Flora John Gifford Powell Ohio Floyd Fred Perry Lancaster Celina Young Mansfield Warren Funeral Home E. Washington St

Nelsonville Junior Sunday school social notes

About 30 children attended the losers banquet of the Junior department at the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville. The event Friday at Mrs. Frances Stage residence featured a buffet supper, singing led by Verna Thompson, saxophone numbers by Danny Knight, and a games program organized by Janet Howson with prizes to Danny Knight, Steve Matheny, Ann Sheets, Carol Sue Adkins, and Linda Blackford.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Frances Stage Valentine Verna Thompson Danny Knight Janet Howson Steve Matheny Ann Sheets Carol Sue Adkins Linda Blackford

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr Hickman Draws Family Guests

Mrs Berry Hickman hosted a Sunday family dinner in Charleston and locally, honoring Mr Hickman on his birthday. Attendees included Edison Hickman and family, T A Hickman and family, with sons Neddie David Tommy and Mark, plus the guest of honor.

Berry Hickman

Fim blem Club Meeting Tonight at Elks Hall

A business meeting of the Fim blem Club will be held today at 8 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

Fimblem Club Elks Hall

Cosmopolitan Club Meets Friday at Mrs Miles Howe Home

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet Friday at 7 30 pm at 289 Elizabeth Street. Mrs Miles Howe hosts the gathering as scheduled in the community notice.

Cosmopolitan Club Miles Howe Elizabeth Sr

Memorials and visits noted in regional obit column

Funeral attendance for Mrs. Mary L. Tripp includes relatives from Chillicothe Wellston McArthur Columbus Lancaster and others. A Brecksville Hospital patient update and a birthday dinner for Mrs. Esta Martin are recorded with accompanying family guests and weekend visits among area residents.

Columbus Alonzo Arbell Lancaster A. H. Hayes Brecksville Veterans’ Hospital Esta Martin Lowell Martin Louanne Donna Jerry McArthur Paul Martin Sharon Gerald Carpenter Albert Burley Denny Cheryl Donald Bowen Donny Willard Martin Karen Ronald Martin Donald James Albert James Thomas James Pittsburgh Charles Vansky Ore] Johnson Judy Carolyn Louise Mr. Johnson Sarah Johnson Chillicothe Dickie O'Leary Wellston Roy Leach Bert Daft James McKibben Ernest Tripp Ethel Tripp Edna Hawk Hubert Beck

Moth Protection and Local Church Revival Notice

Moth protection offer promises one Berlou spray to stop damage for 1.25 yearly. Berlou pays for damage if not. Revival at Asbury Methodist Church Carthage Township continues into the third week with nightly services at 7:00 directed by Rev R L Phillips. Also a personal notice from Lucille Stinson Bobo Albany Ohio states no debt liability beyond her.

Berlou McKre Drug CO Asbury Methodist Church Carthage Township R. L. Phillips Parkersburg Missionary Lucille Stinson Bobo Albany Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cincinnati Livestock Mrs. Edwards Mount St. Mary Hospital Eugene Hudson Virgil Hudson Washington, D. C U. S. Navy Charles Juhling London Ambrose Perry Nelsonville Social Notes Zaleski KELCH North Hoover Sweepers Paul Fiske N. Congress Banks Sport Shop E. Schuster San Columbus Road Bartlett Susie Smart Uhiman Frank J. Perry R. H. Howard Mildred Howard Trimble New England Earl Poston Fred Copeland Stewart Patty Pierce Shafer Sam Jeffers Desoto Club Plymouth Ford Dodge Athens Motor Sales W. State St Chevrolet Danner East State Street Athens Livestock Sales Frank Coon Platt's Shell Hudson Sales & Service Union St Hudson Paul Nutter Earl McGrath Rutland D. Markins Harrisonville Mercury BUICK New Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Harley-Davidson Willys CO W. Washington St Johnson & West Depot St Theo Johnson CO W. Union Street M. Davis W. Carpenter Dial D. M. Goddard Williams Transfer & Parcel Delivery West Union Street Ernest Baughman Buckeye Cleaners Euclid Drive Stewart St Business & Opportunities Home Velma Jones Frances Sargent Cameron Ct Akron Gail D. Fisher Athens Hotel Bustin Beauty School Marinello System Marinello Broad St Glenwood Jersey Paul Walraven Earl Parmiter Coalville Ridge Guysville Albert Cone Point Rock Dolph Burk Athens Truck and Implement CO. E State Street Young Cattle Sewell Implement Co Otto Duncan Hampshire Darrell Antle Blanche Mace New Marshfield Athens Junk CO Shafer St Dr. Hess Higgins Feed Markins Hatchery Athens Auto Parts Carpenter and Lancaster Streets Ehmer Hatchery Ge A Auto Service BROWN Court KRAFT Buck Auto Supply State St Singer Sewing Machine Co Front St Marietta O. Ph Jerry Baughman Call Strawn Plumbing CO N. Court St F.C. Stone Fast State Street Standard Supply Co McConneville, Ohio CC. R. White J. W. Kelley HESS McClain Welding Service Moore Ave Lincoln Electric Motor Central Mahaffey Electric Motor Service Sherwin-Williams B. Chesser Chesser Kern ST Charles Stratton Carl Clifford Fern St. Dial Armour Swift ENLOW Wayne Fed White Rint Bags Pate Esi Frankie Dean Mercury Club DR. Sedan G.M Oldsmobile Atch Frank Willys Studebaker Roger E. Carpenter St Johnny Jones Motors ALG F. State ZEO A. Janes & Sons Div Inland@ Products, Inc Coolville Cali Athens Battrell Sales and Service R. D. Rowland Blaine Newell Long Bottom Berkshire Kirby Mayles Clifford Parmiter Rela
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