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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1967

Page

8

Legion Post Must Name New Post Commander

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion met in regular session at the Legion War Memorial Building. A special election will be held July 17 to elect a post commander and one trustee as an unexpired term. John Wade, recently elected, will not serve as commander. A letter from Rep Clarence E Miller noted House Bill 10480, now in the Senate, would make desecration of the American flag a federal crime and urged citizens to contact their Senators in support.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial John Wade Post Clarence E. Miller Senate

Bells Ring Out On Fourth Across Nelsonville Area

Nelsonville and York Township observed Independence Day as most churches rang bells under the Bells for Freedom program by the American Legion. At Deanville Chapel the bell stood outside awaiting installation. Two women rang the bell despite a rain shower just before 2 p.m. The Deanville bell, moved from the former Dorr Run Chapel by Rev. J. Lloyd Eans, was set to be rung for the celebration.

Nelsonville York Township American Legion Deanville Chapel J. Lloyd Eans Dorr Run

Fined For Defrauding Taxi Driver In Nelsonville

Nelsonville May or court on Wednesday night George Conkle 65 Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to defrauding a taxi driver. Floyd Smith Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication charges. Birth adds a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Lanning New Straitsville Route 1. Admissions list six individuals including Ernest Stilson and Nelda Wright. Dismissals include Mrs Kenneth Rheinscheid and others.

Nelsonville George Conkle Don Smith Floyd Smith Richard Lanning New Straitsville Ernest Stilson Logan Nelda Wright Lancaster Thelma _ Underwood New Plymouth Catherine Buck Kenneth Rheinscheid Branson Chambers Kathryn Mezak Ed Dewhurst Janet Smith Cora McMillan

Corrigan Transferred To Main City Loan Office

Charles Corrigan, longtime manager of the Nelsonville City Loan office since 1962, will become manager of the downtown Columbus City Loan offices. He will relocate with his wife Mary and three children. Corrigan has served in the Navy in World War II and held multiple local civic roles.

Corrigan Main Loan Office Nelsonville Charles Corrigan City Loan Company City Loan Columbus Rotary Club Nelsonville Development Association Nelsonville Public Library Board Chillicothe High School United States Navy Mary Pinegrove Drive

Club Plans Reception For Pastor At St Andrew's

Nelsonville church plans an afternoon reception for Rev Fr Bernard Krajocovic at the rectory from 10 30 a m to 1 p m hosted by St Andrew's Catholic Woman's Club. He succeeds Rev Fr Frank Patala who was temporarily assigned to the church.

Nelsonville Bernard Krajocovic St. Andrew’s Catholic Church St. Andrew’s

Dances Held Every Week in Nelsonville for Teens

Nelsonville York Junior Chamber of Commerce will continue weekly Friday dances for area teenagers from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Jaycees Hall on Washington Street. Bands will alternate each week. Out of town attendees at Miss Hazel Edington’s Saturday services included Mr. and Mrs. Than Edington of Cuyahoga Falls, Mr. and Mrs. John Edington of Stowe, Mr. and Mrs. John Hanley of Lakewood, Leighton Aumiller and Dick Aumiller of Columbus, and Mrs. Ruth Rood of Athens.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Hazel Edington Than Edington Cuyahoga Falls John Edington Stowe John Hanley Lakewood Leighton Aumiller Dick Aumiller Columbus Ruth Rood Athens

Man Charged With Shutting Off Signal

Nelsonville police arrested John Hurd age 18 of Nelsonville Route 1 Tuesday for altering a traffic signal at Canal and Watkins Streets. Hearing set for Friday at 8 30 p m before Mayor Earl Hilleary. Bertina St Long cited for unsafe operation and ordered to appear July 11 at 7 30 p m in Nelsonville Mayor court.

Nelsonville John Hurd Hurd Canal and Watkins Streets Earl Hilleary Bertina St. Long Maple Street Athens

Dorcas Circle Holds July Fourth Meeting

In Nelsonville the Dorcas Circle of Deanville Chapel held a regular Tuesday night meeting with a chapel supper beforehand. Mrs Irene McKee led the Bible study and Mrs Weaver gave a reading on freedom for Independence Day observance.

Nelsonville Dorcas Circle Deanville Chapel Irene McKee Weaver

Nelsonville Drives For New Industry Fund At $50,000

The Nelsonville NDA launches a second fundraising drive for Hocking Valley Forge to manufacture metal caps for electrical insulators. Investors in the prior Yorde Manufacturing venture will receive 5 percent interest on the remaining debentures over 2.5 years, with redemption in five years. Yorde has grown to 80 workers from 27. At least 25 jobs expected initially.

NDA Yerde Manufacturing Co Oakley Yorde Hocking Valley Forge Nelsonville

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