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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1964

Page

7

Community Corner Notes of Leaving and Returning Families

Irene Anderson Davis returns from the Philippines as the Chester Owens family plans Madrid to New Jersey travel. Lt. Bruce Bradford departs for Panama, Marine Bob Van Cooney heads to Japan, and Mr Davis aids in a 7000 civilian/military logistics post. The Haddoxes celebrate a golden anniversary as agriculture assets approximate 23 000 dollars per farm worker.

Irene Anderson Davis Philippines Chester Owens Madrid Bruce Bradford Panama Bob van Cooney Japan Davis John Clarke Air Force Base George Anderson New York Exchange Spain Iceland Thailand

Much Work Ahead as Mayor Outlines City Plans

Nelsonville Mayor William Hoffman told the city council that many projects lie ahead including sewer improvements, street resealing and parking fixes on Mill Street. He cited new state laws on community industrial development, a planned police school, flood pump readiness, and a role for the City Planning Commission while noting an agreement with Wm. Brooks Shoe Co. to vacate the Industrial Memorial Building by May 1.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Frog Hollow City Planning Commission Taxicab Commission Board of Trustees Nelsonville Board of Trade Industrial Memorial Wm. Brooks Shoe Co Brooks

Meetings Canceled By Heavy Snow In Middleport

Middleport schools planned to resume today after Monday dismissal due to heavy snowfall. Community activity halted as meetings were postponed including the Women's Society of Christian Service and the Business and Professional Women's Club. The Middleport Church of Christ board meeting was canceled with no fire calls or accidents reported.

Middleport Women’s Society of Christian Service Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club Middleport Church of Christ

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted were J S Kelly of Middleport Herbert Pullins of Middleport Art Tracy of Pomeroy Lennie Pullins of Reedsville and Mrs Norma Goodwin of Pomeroy Discharged were John Hammons Thurl Dawson Victor Grimm and Howard Stewart.

J.S. Kelly Middleport Herbert Pullins Art Tracy Pomeroy Lennie Pullins Reedsville Norma Goodwin John Hammons Thurl Dawson Victor Grimm Howard Stewart

Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes Highlights Names

Miriam Smith Portland Vesta Lambert Pomeroy Edna Voss Pomeroy Carl Jean Fisher Minersville John Cornette Moncaville W Va Mrs William Henry and son Mrs Jack Bacon

Miriam Smith Portland Vesta Lambert Pomeroy Edna Voss Carl Jean Fisher Minersville John Cornette Moncaville W. Va William Henry and Son Jack Bacon

Squad Aids Woman In Snow Transport To Hospital

Mrs. Walter Voss of Willis Hill was admitted to Meigs Memorial Hospital as a medical patient after a Monday transport by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. The squad used its truck’s ability to travel in heavy snow to move the patient to her home and then to the hospital.

Pomeroy Walter Voss Willis Hill Meigs Memorial Hospital Voss

Three Council Committees Report To City Council

Nelsonville notes show the finance committee praising city finances as all funds stay in the black. The utility panel discusses a water well test showing 660 ppm hardness and possible new test wells. The Community Improvements Committee seeks funds and an addition to the city building with a plan to finish water works and a council room by 1964.

Finance Committee Charles Shafer Carl Young Utility Committee Young Buchtel Water Corp Nelsonville Matt Adkins

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Chauncey Admits Newborn

Chauncey home births welcomed a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Kovaleski. Admissions include Mrs. Alice Shutts Nelsonville Route 2, Mrs. Florence Hoisington Jacksonville, Mrs. Stella Dyer Gloucester, Mrs. Naomi Campbell Gloucester Route 3. Dismissals list Mrs. Lloyd Watkins Athens and son, Mrs. Emma Beard Nelsonville, Robert Simons Gloucester, Martin Sobart Amesville. A Cottage Prayer will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Jack Tinkham in Chauncey.

John Kovaleski Chauncey Alice Shutts Nelsonville Florence Hoisington Jacksonville Stella Dyer Glouster Naomi Campbell Lloyd Watkins Jack Tinkham

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Update

Discharges list several patients at Hocking Valley Hospital including Mrs. George Lehman Logan Mrs Bertha Chilcote Haydenville Mrs Fern Brooker Logan and Thomas P Boylan Lakewood. A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs L N Horton Logan a son.

George Lehman Logan Bertha Chilcote Haydenville Fern Brooker Thomas P. Boylan Lakewood

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid

A hard of hearing inventor reveals an extremely small hearing aid using a tiny energized unit. The device makes whispers crystal clear and promises discreet hearing solutions. Send a request to HEARING, 32 E 9th St, Erie, Pa for full information at no cost.

9Th St Erie

Fire Alarms and Damage Jump in Gallia in 1963 Increases

The Gallipolis Fire Department annual report shows 93 volunteer runs in 1963, up nine from 1962, with damages pegged at 165 270, sixfold the previous year. Major fires included the Cotton Equipment Co. blaze on Nov 25 and the Court Street Appliance Store and Vince's Bar fire on Dec 21.

Gallipolis James A. Northup Cotton Equipment Co Court Street Vince’s Bar Clay Green Addison Point Pleasant Wallie Toney Farm Davis Shuler Junior Plymale Court St Gallipolis City City Kgger Creek

Southwestern Principal Resigns

GALLIPOLIS The Southwestern school board accepted the resignation of Mrs Opal Lloyd as principal of Southwestern High School. She will remain on the faculty as English instructor. The board named Mrs Fred Beman clerk and approved her bond. The board also approved purchasing a new French horn for the high school band and named Commercial and Savings Bank Gallipolis as official depository for two years.

Gallipolis Southwestern School Board Opal Lloyd Southwestern High School Lloyd Clay Baker John R. Morgan Fred Beman Southwestern High the Commercial and Savings Bank

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Births and Local Names

Pleasant Valley records announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Paul Beaver of Gallipolis. Also listed are births for Leonard Miller of Point Pleasant and Mrs Ernest Cale Jr of Pomeroy, Roberta Ohlinger of New Haven with Mrs James Bragg Jr of Point Pleasant, Mrs James Hargraves of Point Pleasant and a daughter for Charles Jones of Gallipolis Ferry. Japanese housewives schedule a holiday cleaning on December 13 for susu harai or soot sweeping.

Leonard Miller Point Pleasant Ernest Cale, Jr., Jr Pomeroy Roberta Ohlinger New Haven James Bragg, Jr James Hargraves Charles Jones Gallipolis Ferry

Methodists to Dine Point Pleasant

Ron ald White president of the Methodist Men of Trinity Methodist Church announced a dinner meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 15 p m in the church dining room.

Point Pleasant Ronald White Methodist Men of Trinity Methodist Church

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