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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

22

Delay Meeting Postponed Due to Illness In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Cycle No 5 WSCS postponed the January meeting at Mrs Frank O Mara's home because of illness. Sgt Mar Valkinburg, son of Mrs Bessie At Bell, returned home after three years in the armed forces including a year in Japan. He earned the American Defense Ribbon Good Conduct, Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two Bronze Stars and Philippine Liberty clusters.

Nelsonville Frank O 'Mara Mar Valkinburg Bessie Atbell Japan Valkinburg

Man Found Dead in Large Tank at Local Chemical Plant

Jesse Coon age 67 was found dead in a large paint tank at the Nant of the Crem cal Products Co on Jacnson Street. Coroner Dr Elias ordered an autopsy and indicated fumes and tank conditions will be reviewed as investigators contact plant officials. Coon resided 25 years in Nelsonville and is survived by his wife Mrs Hazel Wallace Coan a daughter and several siblings with funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at the family home conducted by Rev WV.

Nelsonvillf Jesse Coon Chestnut Nelson Vie Sas Jo HO Elas Elias Jacnson Pu Ldng Heegre Coor Athens Vera Coontes Cits Service Coons Indiana Ellas Coon Chiago Haze Wallace Coan Leha Shreves Plains Frank Leslie Athens The Plains Witliam

May Sue for Job Mr George waston of the Verendst Church

A report from Greerlawn notes Mr George Waston of Verendst Church sought counsel on a legal matter at Pozin Harness Cr Ren Burial. The item references local figures and a church connection in a tersely written OCR fragment.

George Waston Greerlawn

Local notes from Ewineton and surrounding area

Ewineton community notes cover a tree pet show at Vellhior Sundar Nah Trove with Mrs Haet Greer and several women attending. Nearby visits include Mrs Frances Cottz2 and Mrs Marton Woodall in Galipol. Raymond Sprouse returns from furlough to camp with wife remaining behind until discharge. James Roberts arrives home from the South Pacific with an honorable Army discharge. Bee keeping mentioned as a wealth factor for the United States via slower pollination than honey sales.

Ewincton Trier Haet Greer Vellhior Sundar Nah Trove Tre Street Anise Cameron Dewes Good Blanche Davis Frances Mir Emmet Sprouse James Roperts South Pacific Annie Cameron Teris

Reports of Church Work Featured

Nelsonville church notes highlight a Wednesday evening business meeting at the First Church of Christ. Reverend Livans led a devotion, with Glenn Aber elected acting chair in the absence of W B Evans. Officers and deacons were named including Rex Barron C E Scott, Allen deacons, Calyn Lancaster, WF Powell, and others. Church clerk Mrs Pearl Hartles treasurer Edward Love financial secretary and organist duties listed, with ushers and lay leaders named among parishioners.

Nelsonville Cancn Livans Glenn Aber Chatrrar Evars Elecee Eees Rex Barron Scott Au Allen Charles Se Bett Harry Hick Meanoana Parton Calyn Lancaster Ba Iows Irs MN Cout Ine Courmexs Witte Sees Jorn Reed Ina Kot Mirs Wona Bateman Wad Ho Mos Pearl Hartles Treasury E &Dward Love Financial Sec Aller Wiss Sist D Leyve Ais Wernam

Firemen of City Kept On Alert

Fire Chief Dana Wonden reports Nelsonville fire division has answered one call per day since last Friday. Wednesday evening a run was made to the Used Furniture Store for a small blaze tied to a floor cleaner. no damage was reported.

Nelsonville Dana Wonden Fie Snce Eagles Washington Sr

Pennsylvania flood control plan pushed in Congress

Several congressmen said War Department recommendations include the Allegheny River Rinzua reservoir as the largest and costliest of eight dams for the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers and a 6 million Elk County special project series for flood control in western Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Mashington War Departments Allegheny Monongahela

Park Is Wrecked by $200000 Fire at Cleveland Amusement Park

A January 16 1946 blaze devastated Paritas Springs Amusement Park in Cleveland sweeping through the recreation center and leaving the landmark in ruins. Estimated damage stood at $200000 as firefighters fought the flames through the night. Local authorities reported no injuries.

Cleveland Paritas Springs Amusement Park Clevelands

Three Men Fined On Infraction Charges In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville court, Bertio Mossman of Buchtel pleaded guilty to Infraction and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Two affidavits of traffic violations were filed by the State Highway Patrol against the defendant. Butler Barnhart paid 13 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle without proper license. Albert V Perry of Athers Road 2 faced a charge of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Bertio Mossman Buchtel State Highway Patrol Butler Barnhart Albert V. Perry Athers Rr 2

Catholics Observe Week of Prayer at St Andrews Church

Nelsonville notices list a Week of Prayer at St Andrews Church beginning January 18 with 7 30 nightly services. Subjects include unity with the Apostolic See and prayers for conversion of various faiths and groups. Reverend Father Kelly leads the observance. Also announced is the marriage of Martha L Warren to Kenneth E Freeman in Lancaster with attended family members.

Nelson St Andrews St Peters Chet Rome Peter Apostolic See Continental Suope Holk Church America St Paul Father Kelly Robert Warren Martha L Warren Nelsonville Kenneth E Freeman Lancaster Mirs Gerald Warren Mary Waren

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