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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1946

Page

6

Rotary Hears Safety Talk On Traffic Accidents

Cpl. R. E. Henderson told Athens Rotary Club drivers cause most crashes through negligence and speeding. He said police can’t prevent wrecks. self education and road courtesy are key. Ninety percent of investigated accidents involve excessive speed and hospital injuries are rising.

Nelsonville Cpl R. E. Henderson Athens District State Highway Patrol Rotary Club Cpl. Henderson Henderson Maid

Mrs. Howard Hosts WCTU Picnic at Riverside Home

In Nelsonville the WCTU picnic gathered at Mrs. Faye Howard’s Riverside home. Mrs. Sam Starkey led a brief business session and plans were set to attend the WCTU Federation at Lancaster Camp Grounds July 25 and 26. The article notes patrols, staffing, and upcoming district events with attendees listed.

Nelsonville WCTU Faye Howard Riverside Sam Starkey Lancaster Camp Grounds

Giants Beat Cubs 11 to 8 for fourth win

Giants exploded for 11 runs to crush the Cubs 11 to 8 at the City Playgrounds, gaining an undisputed league lead. Robert Fick earned the win, Lloyd Platt took the loss, as the Cubs scored four early runs but could not overtake the Giants.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Giants Cubs Robert" Fick Lloyd Platt Bob" Pur Miper Ll. Fick Platt

Buchtel Band and Boosters Thank Supporters for Tag Day

Buchtel High School Band and Boosters express appreciation for help with the recent Tag Day. Band Leader Broshares reports about 390 raised from tag sales around the concert at the Flag Pole on Monday July 15. A concert tour of the district is planned followed by a July 29 Band Boosters meeting at 8 p.m.

Buchtel Buchtel High School Broshares Flag Pole Doan

Jesse Lawson Dies at Home

Funeral services for Jesse N. Lawson were held at Stout Funeral Home with the Rev. L. E. Evans officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Attending from out of town were relatives and friends from Circleville, Huntington, and Point Pleasant, among others.

Nelsonville Jesse N. Lawson Stout Funeral Greenlawn Cemetery L. E. Evans Church of Christ Isaac Carpen Kathleen Walton Robert Carpenter Harry Mumma Circleville Harry Carpenter Chillicothe John Burns Bill Alice Steadman Springfield Ben

Field Day Events Set For Tonight At Playground

Nelsonville schedules a series of playful field events this evening between the Giants and Carben Hill. Events include a two yard dash, a wheelbarrow race, and a baseball throwing challenge with prizes for top finishers. The city recreation commission invites the public to attend and support the school band performance starting at 3 15 p m.

Nelsonville Giants Carben Hill City Recreation Cammis Public Accuras

Due Borrowe Deposita an Contingent Pri

Miscellaneous F. Hl. A. Banks Stock and Civil Undivided Profits Fund carries overtones of financial record items. The fragment lists deposits and stock related to a banks fund including undivided profits.

F. Hl. A

Former York Resident Dies in Columbus

Nelsonville area obituary noting the death in Columbus of Mrs. John G. Richard son. Funeral services set at Schoedinger Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. The Richard sons were Nelsonville residents, with Alfred Richardson listed as a parent.

York Columbus Nelsonville John G. Richardson Schoedinger Funeral Home John G. Richardsony Alfred Riardson John Rich

Village News From Nelsonville Celebrates Stout Visit

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stout of Columbus are guests this week with Mr and Mrs George Townsend. Lloyd and Joan Charwick wed in England last October. He returned to be discharged and this March his English bride joined him in Calumpus where they will reside. Mrs Stout enjoys her new home and this country. Public notices detail tentative dates for a village event in Trimble Ohio in 1948.

Nelsonville Lloyd Stout Columbus George ‘Townsend Joan Charwick England Calumpus

Word Is Received About Auto Accident

James Evans received word from his son Walter in Flint Michigan of a serious car crash involving Walter and Mrs Evans while visiting Mr and Mrs James Rathburn former Nelsonville residents Mrs Evans is hospitalized with internal injuries and Mr Evans was cut and bruised their car was wrecked

Nelsonville James Evans Walter Flint Mich

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Rotary Thorn- Minor Thornton & Minor Athens Gallaher Drug Mrs. Howard Henderson Ohio Earl Washburn iCharles Parks Roger Johns Rocal Howard Mitcheltree We.insex Kard C.jones Owen Yaw Logan Ralph Cook Betts the Store of Friendly Service Davis Miller Keatin Levin Washington Senate Truman John F. Shell Basil Esther Swerlein, Dola Ethel B. Knight Ostrander Buchtel Band Boosters Jesse Lawson Financial Statement Mutual Home & Savings Association Ohin TATAL Slivein State OF J. J. Sisler H. H. Townsend Charles 5 Bethel Time & Savings Association of Athens Gahla J. Charles CABLE Bartel TION Blue Chambray Sancorizeo Tsonty Budid el Near Nss Trimble Christman Quick's Drug Store Drury Drug Store Cline Pharmacy Wells-Ross Eagles Nelsonville Aerie Oblinger & Wolfe Wits Frozen Foods Fresh Lulupidlne Smitters O. & W. Dry Goods Sensations Ohlinger & Wolfe Chestnut Street
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