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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1956
Page
5
Nearly all Nelsonville business establishments and all banking institutions will close for the July 4 holiday. A majority of business concerns will open Thursday for one half day, according to Robert Wilson, president of the Nelsonville Merchants Assn.
Wilkesville residents and relatives from Rutlandy Shade Logan Wellston Columbus and Jackson were listed visiting and visiting reports. Birth announced for Ralph Everette Jr son of Ralph White with DeVault and White as grandparents and Ottie White as great grandmother. Other locals named include Lois Jean Strausbaugh Sharon Greaser Ada Long and Hope Riley among gatherings in July 1956.
The United States Geological Survey reports the release of roughly 1600 new maps each year, reflecting broad coverage of topography and geographic data. The program supports science, education, and planning by providing updated, detailed representations of U.S. terrain and features.
A giant fireworks show of 81 pieces and an American flag will light the Nelsonville City Park athletic field tomorrow around 9 p.m. Free to the public, the display is funded by the Nelsonville Board of Trade and fired by the Nelsonville Volunteer Fire Department. City officials praise the new park as a major upgrade with expanded playgrounds, fencing improvements, and future plans for fountains, tennis court resurfacing, a shelter house, and landscaping.
Nelsonville youths attended Camp Presmont near Cadiz with reports from Rev. John Lloyd Evans. Names include Karen Backus Sarah Maiden Marion McSherry Jo Ellen Wolf Gail Maen Becky Haffner Betty Jo Keller Mary Jo Mattey Judy Maiden and others attending youth synod and junior camp sessions.
Nelsonville acting police chief Max Valkinburg warned youths about using firecrackers in the city. He said offenders can be turned over to juvenile court if apprehended.
Nelsonville officials including chairmen of 14 committees gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Building for final plans. Chairman Clyde Byers urges absent chairs to send reps to finalize arrangements for the parade, slated to be the largest ever.
Tennis star Jack Kramer and his wife Gloria prevail in a $100,000 damage case over an auto crash in Los Angeles. Mrs Jacque mart, 58, alleged Mrs Kramer drove carelessly and caused neck and back injuries in the collision.
Marine Pfc Francis T Graham son of Mr and Mrs Francis Graham Nelsonville Route 1 has returned to duty in Hawaii after a 30 day furlough at home with his parents. The record includes unrelated notices about a divorce petition in Athens County Ohio and an estate executrix appointment in Athens County Ohio with a four month claims period.
Mount St Mary Hospital reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert McCoy of Nelsonville Route 2. Admissions include Mrs Nellie Wesney Corning Route 1 and several others named. Dismissals include Mrs James McGrath Shawnee and her daughter, Arnold Manning Buchtel, Gary Eskew Mansfield, and Mrs Florence Kennedy Athens. Nelsonville Leroy Morrison Coonville fined $10 and costs by Mayor Earl Hilleary for reckless operation.
The Chauncey Dover Lions Club will meet again on Wednesday, July 11, instead of tomorrow. Aluminum, lead, and tin are metals used in making collapsible metal tubes.
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