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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1957

Page

3

Nelsonville Boy Dies After Fall on Ice

Eight year old Richard Ricky Grimes of Nelsonville died after an ice fall near 321 Poplar Street. He was taken to Mount St Mary Hospital then White Cross Hospital Columbus with a police escort. Surgery failed and he died at 8 50 p.m. Autopsy to follow. Survived by parents and sister Jackie Sue. Funeral services planned by George S Darius Funeral Home Groveport.

Nelsonville Richard Ricky) Grimes Richard Grimes Saint Charles St Ricky Central School Clarence Scott Poplar St Mr. Scott Scotts Mount St. Mary Hospital White Cross Hospital Columbus Logan Lancaster White Cross

Ground Observer Corps Starts Nelsonville Post

Nelsonville residents learned of new air defense policies from Maj J Masterson Capt M Kirkwood and Sgt J Yoho of Columbus. They outlined mechanical systems like the Dew Line and Pine Tree line, but stressed GOC still matters and Nelsonville moves from 24 hour Skywatch to standby. Yoho to return Thursday at 7 pm for training in the American Legion Building. Galvin notes plans for a Ground Observer Post tower and civilian uses in emergencies.

Nelsonville Ground Observer Corps J. Masterson Ohio The Air Force Donald Quarles Yoho American Legion Joe Galvin Galvin GOC

Parade Committee To Meet Wednesday

Nelsonville parade committee will meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the city building to discuss dates of the affair contract with the carnival firm display locations and other festival matters chaired by Jack Riley.

Nelsonville Jack Riley

Cost of Living Forces Higher Coffee Break Price

In Atlantic City a mid town restaurant raises the coffee minimum to 25 cents after 9 am to curb two hour debates over a single cup. The move comes as part of a broader rise in living costs affecting everyday habits and prices.

Atlantic City N. J

Nelsonville Eagles Serve Oyster Stew After Meeting

Oyster stew will be served tonight after the regular Nelsonville Eagles meeting. Following the regular session a special gathering of past worthy presidents will be held.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles

Warren Family Hosts Kin Over Weekend in Nelsonville

Mrs. Warren hosted her sisters Mrs. William Unger of Lower Salem and Mrs. Lawrence Gutheil and husband from Marietta visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Warren in Nelsonville during the weekend.

W. W. Warren Mrs. Warren William Unger Lower Salem Lawrence Gutheil Marietta

Independent Truckers Association Meet in Nelsonville

The Independent Truckers Association will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Pythias Building in Nelsonville. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Nelsonville Indepedent Truckers Association Knights of Pythias

Air Force Honors Milton Caniff with Exceptional Service Award

Cartoonist Milton Caniff of Steve Canyon fame receives the Air Force Exceptional Service Award at a Pentagon ceremony. Air Force Secretary Quarles praises his aviation knowledge and morale-boosting influence during combat and isolated duty. The event includes a Bolling Base parade, luncheon, and a Mayflower Hotel reception with officials and airmen.

Milton Caniff Steve Canyon Daily Sunday Messenger United States Air Force Air Force Donald A. Quarles Caniff Quarles Air Mayflower Air Force Association National Civil Air Patrol

Bomb as Deterrent Cited by UBC Scholar

Dr. D H Copp of the University of British Columbia argues that fear of atomic war has nearly secured world peace. Speaking in Victoria, he says nuclear power must be controlled by the United Nations or an equivalent body.

Victoria B. C D. H. Copp University of British Columbia United Nations

Nelsonville Woman 91 Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Hannah Crabtree Parry 91 of Nelsonville died Saturday evening at home after an extended illness. She was a member of the Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge for more than 55 years.

Nelsonville Hannah Crabtree—Parry Rebekah Lodge

Longest bascule bridge spans Sault Ste. Marie link

The international railway bridge connecting Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan with Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario is the longest bascule bridge in the United States, extending 3,067 feet in length.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Sault Ste. Marie, Ont U. S

New Suspension Handed Police Chief Hewlett

Nelsonville suspends Police Chief Everett Hewlett for 30 days effective January 26. Mayor Earl Hilleary previously suspended him January 15 for 30 days and the civil service commission later reinstated him after finding charges insufficient for demotion. Hewlett vows to fight the latest suspension as he remains on duty.

Hewlett Nelsonville Everett Hewlett Earl Hilleary Hilleary Civil Service Commission

Nelsonville Man Dies Friday Cousin of Local Resident

Charles Boling, 74, cousin of W. W. Warren of Nelsonville, died Friday in Huntington, West Virginia. The body went to Warren funeral home in Nelsonville then to Marietta for burial at Paw Paw Cemetery after services Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Christian Church. He was a retired construction worker and survived by wife Margaret Warren Boting and daughter June, of Huntington, West Virginia.

Nelsonville Charles Boling W. W. Warren Huntington W. Va Warren Funeral Home Marietta Christian Church Paw Paw Margaret Warren Boting June Huntington, W. Va

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Admissions

Mr and Mrs Paul McCombs The Plains welcome a daughter. Admitted James Dyson Murray City Mrs Margaret Davis Nelsonville Miss Dixie Brooks Haydenville Andrew Hardy Gloucester Route Mrs Nancy Sharp Trimble Mrs Dena Kirkendall New Marshfield Mrs Grace Hawk Stewart Homer Anderson Nelsonville James Withem Gloucester Route Mrs Lloyd L Bowen Buchatel and daughter Mrs Patsy Malone Nelsonville William Gillett Gloucester Route Mrs Mary Kessinger Nelson Mrs Vera Turner Jacksonville Charles Morgan New Lexington

James Dyson Murray City Margaret Davis Nelsonville Dixie Brooks Haydenville Andrew Hardy Nancy Sharp Trimble Dena Kirkendall New Marshfield Grace Hawk Stewart Homer Anderson James Withem Glouster Lloyd L. Bowen Buchtel Patsy Malone William Gillett Mary Kessinger Vera Turner Jacksonville Charles Morgan New Lexington

Stop Pain of Piles With Stainless Pazo Solution

An ad touts stainless Pazo a home remedy for piles claiming instant internal and external relief. It markets a six ingredient preparation including Triolyte with anesthetic action and swelling reduction. The product comes as modern suppositories or ointment sold by druggists.

Druggists! Inc

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