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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1946

Page

2

Street Lighting Upgrade Planned for Nelsonville Business District

The city plans 58 boulevard type fixtures to modernize street illumination in the business area. Mayor Oral Daugherty proposed the project, approved by the City Planning Commission and city council. Bids will be sought for Bo fas metal standards and curbside installation with overhead brackets for suspension lights.

Wnelsonville Oral Daugherty City Planning Commission Afanday Service Department Washington Columbus Public Square Jefferson St Andrews Church Getile Corner Columbus St Fayette St Daugherty Canal St

Man Pleading Innocent Found Guilty and Fined

A man pleading innocent, Emery Collins, was found guilty on a charge of intoxication during arraignment before Mayor Oral Daugherty. He was fined plus costs and committed to jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Pilesaing Oral Daugherty Emery Collins Fecal Setlemer Ash Webb

York Firms Plan Fourth of July Closures

Nelsonville prepares for Independence Day with local offices and banks closing all day. A three game junior Twilight League doubleheader is set at City Playgrounds featuring Yanks vs Cubs at 1 30 pm and Reds vs Buchtel at 5 45 pm with a rain-delayed makeup. A public notice invites sealed bids for city property under George A Evans Director.

Nelsonville Selective Service Office Department of Public Service Eneloie Yanks Cubs Buchhtel Reds Buchtel Francis Jampe Francis KE. J. Haskins Mary Francis Merrill, Michel Director of Public Service-Safety Adhe Ite Athens Obin Cit Tosis Cylinder George A, Evans Bideah

Cubs Dominate Reds 16-4 in Junior Twilight League

Cubs crush Reds 16 to 4 to extend their winning streak in the Junior Twilight league. Barrowmen move into near first place with a second straight decisive victory as Cubs rally with multiple innings of runs and strong hitting.

David Davis Elsoxnville Reds Cubs Barrowmen Orowins Gheen Platt T Hey Piatt Miller Sileatt Rizer Atten Woods Barrows Pierce C.B. Barrows Hensworth Q Earich P. Courtney Mechem Day O Lew Wolfe Keating Tiller Plait Thomas Cheen Wharton Hellen Hawk Elliott Angadodad

Clara Moore Dies at Home at Age 72

Clara Moore of Nelsonville died at her home at 72. She was born in Athens County on 1873. Survived by daughter Mrs Harry Galvin and three granddaughters. two sisters and a brother. Private funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Stout Funeral Home. Burial Greenlawn. flowers omitted per family request.

Stout Funeral Home William Martel George Methodist Church John Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Greenlawn

Methodist Ladies Meet For Dinner and Business

The Nelsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church social rooms after a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Parker Sniffen led the session, with Mrs. James Bland conducting devotions and Mrs. Edna Shough singing with Miss Bessie Stephenson on piano. Mrs. Harry Ball led the business session, and Victory Circle 3 was named hosts for the August meeting.

Nelsonville

Rutland Social Briefs Highlight Picnic and Engagement News

Rutland area social notes report a Lake Alma picnic after Sunday School with numerous attendees. Esther Warner of Rutland is announced engaged to Mr. Eke of Oakland California. wedding plans are described as an early August event.

Rutland Rutland Baptist Church Lake Alma Rots Bertha Fox J.L. Williamson Paul Montgomery C. A. Swick Edna Mae Swick Sidney Wells Tra Kennedy Tom Porter Ruth Ellen Roger Porter Arthur Marlow Howard German Belly Edna Fearl Curtis Robert German Ann Barbara Jackson Wood Jeda Dahn HW. Warner Esther Warner Eke Oakland Cal

Haydenville Social Briefs Summary of Local Visits and Gatherings

Haydenville notes list residents visiting relatives and attending picnics at nearby sites. The items mention Mr. and Mrs. Caray, Mrs. Dabritaz, the Arnett family in Piney Water, Mrs. W. Steele and son Billie in Sidney, the Campbell and Skiver families, Turner and Myer visits in Nelson, Henry Ohanger and daughters Nellie and Louise visiting Mrs. Bert Harn in Point Pleasant, and the Matheny family returning from New Orleans with a porch accident report. John Homer Ginther and others are also noted alongside hospital and surgery updates for Mrs. Ralph Campbell.

Haxtienville Caray Turner Myre Nelsons Henry Ohanger Nellie Louise Bert Harn Point Pleasant S. Matheny New Orleans Matheny Hess Natice Sime Rand MM John Homer Ginther Farah Crothers Miss Gertz M Gint M Loma M. Hess C. H. Martin Cailing Mir Daughier Nova C. D. Johnson Logan John Hooper Ralph Campbell Dove- Columbus

Club Protest Over Lausche Reply On Mettler

The Nelsonville Democratic Club at the American Legion Building protested Governor Lausche’s rejection of Harry A. Mettler’s reappointment to the Ohio State something and urged the Senate to confirm his appointment to a board. The group praised Mettler’s record as a World War II veteran and former Athens County official and urged reconsideration. A separate birth notice announces the daughter Penny Malinda born June 17 at Miami Valley Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. M. Eckler Jr with grandparents listed.

W. Finsterwald Jel Co Neal Ant Eral Cal Marcus O'Neal Eo Dawler Orlando Athens County Ohio Rence Perth Hrretafarp Pastan Snith Merc. Ormis Canyere Charles Teter Olle Athens Ser County Reeders Finstrawalt Simr Tate John O' Neval Ry O& Hk Parrett Attorner Melsonville York Township Democratic Club American Legion Nelsonville Zaverner Frank J. Lauerhe Ohio Senate Harry A. Mettler Governa Park Township Senate Nesunsilie Demoacrat Taguararol Board Mettler State of Chin State of Clab Metviews Vict Hany Onville M. Eckler Bette Payton Penny Bi Malinda Miami Valley Hospital Florence Carey, Dayian Deanville Harry KR. Eckler Dayton

Lavopt X helps relief for irritated eyes

An advertisement promises relief for burning itching and irritation from dust and exposure. It claims money back refunds and nationwide use with Lavopt X available at all drugstores.

Pythian Knights Meet Install New Officers

Walter Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias holds a 7:30 pm meeting to install officers for the new term. Charles Flore becomes chancellor commander with Paul Williams as vice chancellor and others including William Mingus and Carl Monks among the newly named leaders. One candidate will receive the rank of knight, per Raymond Patton.

Nelsonville Walter Lodge Knights of Pythias Charles Flore Paul Williams William Mingus Carl Monks Raymond Powell Thurman O’harrow Raymond Patton

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Eczema Relief

The ad promotes Peterson's Ointment for eczema itching pimples and red blotches with a 35c price at all druggists. It guarantees money back if not delighting and notes effectiveness for itching feet cracks between toes.

Peterson

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