Electrical unions begin contract talks in Nelsonville area
Local 832 representing Nelsonville Athens Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis and Floodwood station workers opened talks December 29 with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Local 1466 serving Columbus area Poston Station began negotiations the previous week. Both seek ten percent wage hikes more insurance and sick leave plus three to four weeks of vacation for long service. Current contracts expire March 1. Negotiators named include Floyd Barber Andrew Lemire Lewis Docie Charles Pancake Phillip McNaughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Afl-Cio
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Athens
Pomeroy
Middleport
Gallipolis
Floodwood Station
Columbus
Poston
Floyd Barber
Robert O'Neil
Andrew Lemlre
Lewis Docie
Glouster
Union 1466
Charles Pancake
Phillip McNaughton
Chauncey
Poston Station
Falls Mill Bridge Replacement Begins In Logan
Preliminary work on the Falls Mill bridge over the Hocking River is underway in Logan. A 250 foot steel span, removed last year from Hamilton County, will be rebuilt wider at the new site on Route 75 near Logan as construction proceeds later this year.
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Logan
Falls Mill
Hocking River
Hamilton County
State Highway Department
Route 75
Ser
Bridge project aims to upgrade Route 664 crossing
The old bridge over the river, in use for nearly 75 years and inadequate for current traffic, will be replaced with a new crossing upstream from the present span. It will include concrete pedestrian walks and widened approaches on both sides. The Route 33 and Route 664 junction will also be adjusted. Kulka Industrial Corp of Alliance is the contractor for the $160,000 project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulka Industrial Corps of Alliance
Pupils May Attend GAHS or Other Districts
Gallia Academy High School may host high school pupils from the Raccoon Local District. Marshall Boggs denied a Messenger report claiming Rio Grande High School students cannot attend Gallipolis. Darling reportedly told Boggs Rio Grande students could choose among Gallipolis Southeastern District or North Gallia schools.
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Gallipolis
W. D. Darling
Marshall D. Boggs
Raccoon
Gallia Academy
Boggs
Rio Grande
Huntington
Darling
North Gallia
Forfeit Bonds In Disturbing Peace Case In Nelsonville
In Nelsonville, John Speelman The Diamond and Buck Warren Deanville forfeited $20 appearance bonds in Mayor Earl Hilleary’s court after being charged with disturbing the peace. Herbert H. McKinley of Logan Route 4 was fined $15 and costs for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. Roy B. Eads of Gallipolis was fined $10 and costs for driving left of center.
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Nelsonville
John Speelman
The
Diamond
Buck Warren
Deanville
Earl Hilleary
Herbert H. McKinley
Logan
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Hearing Athens First Methodist Church
The Board of Trustees of the First Methodist Church of Athens Ohio has filed in the Court of Common Pleas an action seeking authority to mortgage described property in Athens City for 200000 dollars. The hearing is set for January 17 1956 at 10 oclock at the court.
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First Anaodist Church
Athens
First Methodist Church of
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Said
Trac Inlet
Dunkie
Two Drivers Fined by Logan Mayor
State Highway Patrol charged Zeath Mohler of Logan Route 2 with driving to the left of center on Route 33 north of Logan and Lawrence P. Clinger 20 of Marion with speeding on Route 33 north of Logan. Each man was fined 10 dollars and costs after arraignment in Mayor Francis Myers court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
State Highway Patrol
Francis Myers
Zeath Mohler
Forest Weinrich Farm
Lawrence P. Clinger
Marion
Circle Five to Meet in Nelsonville Church
Circle Five of the WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Addie Neikork on Jackson Street. Mrs. Ida Duskey will assist, and Mrs. C. D. Duncan will be the program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
WSCS
Methodist Church
Addie Neikork
Jackson St
Ida Duskey
C. D. Duncan
Nelsonville Council Reorganizes as New Members Join
Nelsonville officials convene for regular and reorganizational session. New councilmen Pearl Glenn and Mat Adkins will be seated tonight along with continued governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pearl Glenn
Mat Adkins
Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Disturbing Peace
Charles Andrews of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined 10 dollars and court costs after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace on January 1. Constable Maywood Byers arrested him and he appeared before Justice of the Peace George Schoonover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Charles Andrews
Maywood Byers
Justice of the Peace
George Schoonover
Piroulette Club Meeting in Nelsonville With Talent Sale
The Piroulette Club meets Tuesday at 8 at Mrs. Howard Williams home. A talent sale will be held and a guest speaker will present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Piroulette Club
Howard ‘Williams
Leg Fracture News From Gallipolis Home Incident
Mrs. David Ashworth of Long Bottom Route 1 is in Holzer Hospital with a fractured left leg after a fall on the home steps last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
David Ashworth
Long Bottom
Holzer Hospital
Mrs Willard Simonton Hosts Loyal Woman's Class Meeting
Chauncey Mrs. Willard Simonton will host the Loyal Woman's Class Thursday at 1 30 elections of officers will be held during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Willard Simonton
Pleasant Hill EUB Church Floor Fire Near Logan
A section of the floor at Pleasant Hill EUB Church on Route 554 north of Logan burned Sunday morning. Firefighters from Logan extinguished the blaze after oil from a heating furnace tank leaked onto the floor and ignited. no other damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Pleasant Hill
Eub
Burlin Taylor
Funeral Services Held for Elza McKibben in Zaleski
Elza McKibben 75 died at home on Prattsville Road after months of illness. Born on a farm east of Zaleski he lived in the area his entire life. He leaves three sons from his first marriage Jessie Atkinson who died in 1923, Elizabeth Hutchinson widow, five grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Funeral held at McArthur with burial at Pleasant Valley cemetery. Other local notices mention residents recovering from illness, New Year visits, and relatives visiting here and there.
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Zaleski
Elza McKibben
Prattsville Road
Mr. McKibben
Samuel and
Alice Chapman McKibben
Jessie Atkinson
Ernest Atkinson
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Vinton Township
Alvin
Columbus
Frank
Marvin
Abe Trout
Athens
Walter
Nelsonville
Garrett
McArthur
Pleasant Valley
Joe Staley
Audrey Hewitt
Dayton
Sam Baughman
Lily McKibben
Carl
New Marshfield
Everett McKibben
Charles Chapman
F. H. Chapman
Layne Campbell
Sammy
Vanderford
Red Diamond
James Criss
Torch
Ernest Tripp
James McKibben
Donald
David Thomas
Frank Hawk
Belpre
City Board of Education to Meet Tonight
Ville City Board of Education will hold a regular session at 7 p.m. in the office of Superintendent Lloyd C. Gray to discuss district matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville City
Birthday celebrated for six year old Johnny Baughman
A surprise party was held for Johnny Baughman to mark his sixth birthday with family and friends joining in the celebration at a local home.
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Chauncey
Johnny Baughman
UMWA Auxiliary Meeting at Chauncey Tonight
The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA will meet this evening at Chauncey. A potluck meal will be served after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMWA
Chauncey
John Sherwood Accepts Episcopal Lay Position
John Sherwood, of Logan, has accepted the executive layman post with the Diocese of Southern Ohio, effective March 1. He will coordinate lay men's activities for about 78 churches, assist in building programs, and help develop the William Proctor Memorial Conference Center near London, Ohio while based in Cincinnati.
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Diocese of Southern Ohio
Episcopal
Sherwood
William Proctor
London
Henry W. Hobson
Southern Ohio
Sycamore St
Cincinnati
Logan
Shirley Sherwood
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Mitchell
Ind
University of Indiana
Building Center Co
Hocking County Land Transfers
Land transfer notices list multiple parcel changes in Logan and surrounding townships. Transfers involve individuals and churches, including Burgess to Chute, Spurgus and Stancel to Rechenwaldt, Turner to Beougher, and the St John’s Methodist Church trustees to the Ohio Mennonite Mission Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Burgess
C. V. Chute
Mary Chute
Robert Wright
Logan
Nd Spurgus
Louis R. Stoncel
Ralph W. Moorehead
Lottie Moorehead
Falls Township
John F. Isaac
Ruth E. Isaac
Charles W. Davis
Goldie M. Davis
Perry Township
Steven E. Spurgus
Agnes Spurgus
Louis R. Stancel
John Rechenwaldt
Elnora Rechenwaldt
Doris Disbennett
Elmer F. Disbennett
Pearl Fetheroll
Bessie Fetherolf
Laurel Township
Ermina Elizabeth Turner
Branch Turner
Roy D. Beougher
Mary E. Beougher
City of
Pearl Rose
St. John’s Methodist Church
Benton Township
Ohio Mennonite Mission Board
Osher Rollins
Beatrice Rollins
Chandos E. Kistler
Margaret Lucille Kistler
Robert R. Wright
Herman Bumgardner
Helen Bumgardner
Henry Todd
Ruth Todd
Starr Township
B. Frank Sheren
William L.sheren
Ward
Harold Rheinscheld
Kathyn Rheinscheld
Joshua E. Matheny
Virginia D. Matheny
Herbert Walker
Lucille Walker
Chauncey Personalities Share Visits and News
Chauncey residents and relatives host and visit across Nelsonville Groveport Brownsville and Athens. Notables include Mr and Mrs Starkey celebrating a birthday, Mrs Glendenning with two children, and Carl E Love reporting flood loss in California. Etta Hart sprained knee confines her at home.
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Willard Sinmonton
Sam Starkey
Nelsonville
Starkey
Gene Glendenning
Groveport
Gilbert Courtney
Dick Koenigstine
Sue Pendergrass
Brownsville
Barbara Christian
Columbus
Courtney
Nettie Love Swart
Carl E. Love
Mayers Flat
Clif
California
Love
Chauncey
Hull Kittle
Roger Kittle
Glouster
Helen Sanders
Marysville
Nona Haskins
Patalake
Fla
T. R. Hamilton
Dan Johnson
Everett Russell
Athens
Dean Rice
Danville
Russell
S. E. Border
Jack Coffman Scott
Chris and
Tina
E. W. Coffman
Harold Meeks
Rye Cunningham
Etta Hart
Births and admissions listed at Mount St. Mary Hospital
A long hospital notes page lists multiple birth announcements from Mount St. Mary Hospital including families Vernon Covert Coolville Route 2 a daughter Jerry Williams Newark a daughter Gail Lonberger New Straitsville a daughter Harry McCandlish Logan a daughter and Harry Holden New Lexington a son. Admissions include Theodore Welch Corning Blanche Champlin Nelsonville John Sherrard New Straitsville Connie Sweeney Moxahala Ralph Stobbs New Straitsville Connie? Charles Craig Corning Ong Mae Dawley New Straitl s John McGuire Nelsonville Marjorie Walton Athens Ann Marshall Millfield Evelyn Stump Nelsonville Route 2 Gertrude Robson Murray City Kathleen Cribfield Nelson Mary Kennard Nelsonville Route 1 James Powell Nelsonville Route 1 Thomas McDaniel Torch and daughter Robert Meredith Murray City and son Karson Colwell Nelsonville and son Richard Wright Murray City and daughter Charles Rush Gloucester and son Hershel Smith Millfield Route Wilbur Johnson Trimble Jimmie Pitts Nelson Nora Cable Nelsonville John Hartley Nelsonville John Rettenmyer Nelsonville Flora Mash Nelsonville James Willison Nelsonville William Powell Nelsonville Lula Williams Nelson Mrs Marjorie Moore Hayden
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Vernon Covert
Coolville
Jerry Williams
Newark
Gail Lonberger
New Straitsville
Harry McCandlish
Logan
Harry Holden
New Lexington
Theodore Welch
Corning
Blanche Champlin
Nelsonville
John Sherrard
Connie Sweeney
Moxahala
Ralph Stobbs
Charles Craig
Ong Mae Dawley
New Straits
John McGuire
Marjorie Walton
Athens
Ann Marshall
Millfield
Evelyn Stump
Gertrude Robson
Murray City
Kathleen Cribfield
Nelson
Zoe Henshaw
Mary Kennard
James Powell
Thomas McDaniel
Torch
Robert Meredith
Karson Colwell
Richard Wright
Charles Rush
Glouster
Hershel Smith
Wilbur Johnson
Trimble
Jimmie L. Pitts
Nora Cable
John Hartley
John Rettenmyer
Flora Mash
James Willison
William Powell
Lula Williams
Marjorie Moore
Haydenville
Belezchi Rites Held for Glouster Man Albert Belezchi
Funeral services for Albert Belezchi 64 who died of a heart attack at Buckeye Lake were held at Wallace funeral home with burial in Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary was led by Father Anthony Nickel and post No. 414 American Legion conducted graveside services. He is survived by an aunt Mrs Alberta Canalli and six cousins of Glouster.
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Glouster
Albert Belezchi
Buckeye Lake
Wallace Funeral Home
Calvary Cemetery
Anthony Nickel
Holy Cross Catholic Church
McCann - Frederick Post No
American Legion
Belezchi
Alberta Canalli
Two Autos Damaged in Logan Intersection Collision
Logan police investigated a Sunday morning minor collision at Main and Mulberry Streets. Drivers Joe P. Harbarger and Grace A. Hoke reported the light changing as they entered the intersection. Both cars had only minor fender and bumper damage.
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Logan
Main and Mulberry Sts
Joe P. Harbarger
W. Hunter St
Grace A. Hoke
Harbarger
N. Mulberry
Melvin Guess Dies Sunday in Nelsonville
Melvin A Guess 53 of 187 St Johns Street died at home Sunday from a heart attack. He was a Mount St Mary Hospital engineer and native of Hocking County. Survived by widow Frances, daughter Betty, son Robert, brother William, and two grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at Johnson funeral home with Rev F F Leadingham, burial Green Lawn cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Melvin A. Guess
St. Johns St
Hocking County
Amos
Nettie Guess
Guess
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Frances
Betty
Robert
William
Johnson Funeral Home
F. F. Leadingham
Green Lawn Cemetery
Mrs. Nell Bowers Dies After Illness in Nelsonville
Rachel Ellen Nell Bowers 74 of 618 Walnut Street died Monday morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital after an extended illness. She was a lifelong Nelsonville Methodist Church member. Survived by husband Jefferson a stepdaughter Mrs. Edgar Stedwell Nelsonville a stepson Scott Bowers Dayton and brother Lawrence Lancaster Nebraska. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Friends may call at Warren North funeral home.
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Nelsonville
Rachel Ellen
Nell) Bowers
Walnut St
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Chauncey Fire Department Plans Regular Meeting
Chauncey Dover Fire Department will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 at the firehouse to discuss department matters. Chauncey and Dover community members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Fire Department
Operation Veto propaganda drive targets Czechoslovakia
In 1954 Radio Free Europe and Free Europe Press launched Operation Veto to broadcast and drop balloons aimed at Czechoslovak citizens. The campaign seeks ten ally attainable demands, with messages of gratitude from supporters and protests from Communists. Citizens are urged to donate to Crusade for Freedom through local postmasters to spread truth and sustain resistance.
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Munich
Europe
Free World
Radio Free Europe
Free Europe Press
Crusade For Freedom
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Falls Mill Bridge
GAHS
Southwestern
N. Gallia
F. M. McKay
Worstel
Altermey
P. Sedfomons
Council
Pirouette
Mrs. Simonton
Billy Mitchell
Gary Cooper
Wanner Bros
Cinemasope
Wannenco von Gide Bickford
Amn Bellamy
Roo Steiger
Lau Ela
Quick's
John Sherwood
Robert Salser
Hartford
Warner Ave
Marvin Griffin
Qallinalie
Mrs
Curtis Blanton
Bladen
Medical
Heart Oxley
Crown City
Surgical
Robert Dunlap
Point Pleasant
Taal
Floyd Wallace, Jr
Jackson
Audiand
Charles Bishop
Wellston
Ernest Franklin Hall
John H. Tobert
Oak Hill
Ira Hall
Syracuse
Willard Fields
Coal Grove
Oo Tipton
Sally Ann Jones
C. Mitchell
Vinton
Mediical
Jill Victoria Borden
Ivan Fife
Charles William Frecker
Minersville
Ira Eggers
Baden Shumate
Orville Cook
Paul Voss
Linda Mullins
Thomas Gray
Electa Cragg
Howard Johnson
William Safford
Andrew Thompson
Bonnie Adkins
William Jackson
David Frame
Harrell Miller
Carroll Dillitter
Clifford Bowman
John Wilson
Harold McKee
Vaught Smith
Clyde Serrett
Elmer Yinger
Everett Allman
John Tobert
Charles Hale
Plissa Freeman
Jo Anne Swatzel
Thomas Davis
Norma Johnson
Patricia McGuire
Steven Williams
Jeanne Foster
Carolyn Meade
Mate Yeanger
Henry McKinney
Glen Boggs
Marguerite le Grande
IRTHS
Holliday
L. L. Holliday
Galkipokii, Ohio
Humphrey Fredric Bogart
March
William Wyler
Lele
Arthur Kennedy
Martha Scott Dewey Martin
Gig Young
Mary Murphy
Joseph Hayes
Joseph Mayes
Vistavision
Melvin Guess
America
Iron Curtain
New York, N. Y
Rea. U. G
Simpson
Stotewide Gate
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