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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1951

Page

3

Things Don't Change Nelsonville News Briefs

May 4 1893 Nelsonville News item summaries include attorney E J Jones assisting as administrator of Ashford Poston Estate. A woman charged with assault over a domestic dispute involving hair pulling faced fines. Alumni Association planned second annual banquet at Higgins Restaurant with officers elected. Local residents attended a benefit play in Logan. World’s Fair reports and local social notes follow, including church anniversary service plans and a death notice from Middleport.

Nelsonville Nelsonville News E. J. Jones Athens Ashford Poston Sarah Llewellen Mayor Poston John Robinett Liewellen E. W. Cable D. C. Cable Merchants & Miners Bank C. E. Poston Henry Lancaster Charles Poston Jennie Sands Jennie Scott Mable Gardner Lillie Hill Florence Musser Logan Queen Esther Logan High Athens Messenger D. L. Sleeper John Easterling Buchtel George Fenzel Charles Raine C. G. Newton Chicago Charles Robbing Lute Robbins Lincoln Neb Robbins Charles Baird 8. N. Poston C. A. Cable Brodt Columbus Golden Relief Corps

City Auditor To Resign In Nelsonville

Nelsonville city auditor Harry A. Evans resigns effective July 15 with six months left in a four year term. Mayor Earl Hilleary appointed Delbert Kuhn to serve the unexpired term through December 31, 1951. Evans plans to move to a 81 acre farm in Lick Run, Hocking County, leaving city service.

Delbert Kuhn Nelsonville Harry A. Evans Earl Hilleary Hilleary Kuhn Evans Les Jones Lick Run Hocking County

Water Leak Suspected In City Lines

Nelsonville officials investigate a city water line leak or higher than usual consumption after 11 days of excess pumping totaling about 4 million gallons. Superintendent Watson Wolfe notes an extra 35 to 40 thousand gallons daily, requiring longer pumping hours to maintain reservoir supply and pressure. The department is probing the leak theory.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Wolfe Department

Langley Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services for Marsha Langley 10 died Wednesday night to be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Christian Church Fort Street conducted by Rev J A Long Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery Friends may call at the family residence 240 W Washington St Survived by parents grandparents and two great grandparents Mrs Laura Gandee and Mrs Ida Rosser both of this city

Nelsonville Marsha Langley Dan Langley Christian Church Fort St J. A. Long Greenlawn W. Washington St Laura Gandee Ida Rosser

Failure To Observe Stop Sign Charged

NELSONVILLE Otto John Meyer of Logan pleaded guilty to failing to observe a stop sign. State Highway Patrol affidavit and arraignment before Mayor Earl Hilleary Thursday night. He was fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Otto John Meyer Logan Earl Hilleary

Nelsonville Church News promotions for Sunday services and programs

The weekly column lists First Presbyterian led by John Lloyd Evans with 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 worship, plus 7:30 union service at the Episcopal Church. Christian and Pilgrim Holiness churches feature sermons by J A Long and Raymond Simpson, with youth events, choir, and weekday devotions. Methodist Pastor Paul Niswander oversees 9:30 church school 10:30 worship and 7:30 union service at the Episcopal Church.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Westminster Fellowship Episcopal Church Christian — Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Paul Niswander Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Simpson First Methodist Paul M. Niswander Methodist Youth Fellowship The

Meigs County Land Transfers

Multiple Meigs County deeds listed from Salem Orange Sutton and Lebanon townships show transfers of parcels and affidavits of transfer among numerous individuals including Tackett McKay Bailey and Baker. The notices reference parcels in Rutland Pomeroy Salisbury Middleport and Raсine with various guardianships and lots.

Ernest Tackett Zella M. Tackett C. P. Tackett James W. Justice Salem Township Frederick W. Schroath Louise E. Schroath Alfred W. Schroath Orange Township Reuben Riggs McKay Cora McKay Raymond K. McKay James C. McKay Ruby Bailey Sutton Township Raymond R. McKay Oliver Bailey Robert Bailey Maxie Flinner Russell Bailey Audrey Sorden James Bailey Lebanon Sutton Mary McKay Neva Bailey Bernice Bailey Junior Sorden Margaret Bailey Maxie Bailey Flinner Clyde Flinner Lillie E. Browning Stanley H. Johnson Betty Lou Johnson Racine Joseph Soltesz, Jr Effie Soltesz Ruth E. Wise Middleport

Financial figures from unknown source listed alphabetically

The document presents a series of monetary values in varied formats including decimals and commas. It appears as a scattered ledger or OCR dump with amounts such as 381,797.40 206,959.01 50,629.24 47,224,98 2,450.00 and others. No context, dates, or entities are provided.

Nelsonville Queen Contest entrants announced for Parade of the Hills

The Band Boosters committee for Nelsonville announces nine local contestants for the Queen contest as part of the Parade of the Hills festival and homecoming September 10 to 15. Besides Miss Alter and Miss Miller, entrants include Martha Campbell Florence Byrd Marilyn Morris Jody Hausman Elaine Swank Jane Daugherty and Charlotte Daugherty. Photographs will appear in coming weeks.

Nelsonville Miss Altier Miss Miller Martha Campbell Florence Byrd Marilyn Morris Jody Hausman Elaine ‘Swank Jane Daugherty Charlotte Daugherty

Nelsonville Social Notes backward party at Mary Davis home

The Queen Esther Class of the First Methodist Church held a backward party at Mrs. Mary Davis's Kimberly Road home Tuesday evening. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Eva Davis Mrs. Eileen Bishop and Mrs. Daisy Evans. A wiener roast preceded the business session and program.

Queen Esther First Methodist Church Mary Davis Kimberly Rd Eva Davis Eileen Bishop Daisy Evans Dorothy Barber Alice Hall Ruth North Nelle Elliott Gerry Kerns Rosalie Swank

Corrine Bolen and Jerry Greene Marry in Nelsonville

Miss Corrine Bolen of Buchtel and Mr. Jerry Greene of Nelsonville were married Saturday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Paul M. Niswander officiating. Maid of honor Gay Whitmore and best man Don Cavote attended. The bride wore a floral crepe gown with pale yellow carnations. the couple plan to reside in Chauncey.

Corrine Bolen Buchtel Jerry Greene Nelsonville Paul M. Niswander Gay Whitmore Don Cavote

Pitts Family Returns From Atlanta Visit

Mr and Mrs James Pitts Jr and son Bobby Gene along with Mrs Florence Pitts have returned after a week with Mr and Mrs Charles Pitts in Atlanta Georgia. They traveled back via the Great Smokies.

James Pitts, Jr Bobby Gene Florence Pitts Charles Pitts Atlanta

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles Ennis Nelsonville welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Harry Ruth Athens welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Teddy Smusz Athens welcome twins a son and daughter. Admitted Miss Helen Chapman Logan Route 1 Mrs Edward F Slatzer New Straitsville Allan T Bishop Nelsonville Clarence M Birtcher Nelsonville Rev Charles Hook Nelsonville Charles H Davis Hemlock Leonard Stiles Seward Pa Dismissed Gary Bowen Nelsonville Delmer Dunlap Glouster Michael Jerry Mourne Nelson

Charles Ennis Nelsonville Harry Ruth Athens, & Son Teddy Smusz Athens Helen Chapman Logan Edward F. Slatzer New Straitsville Allan T. Bishop Clarence M. Birtcher Charles Hook Charles H. Davis Hemlock Leonard Stiles Seward Gary Bowen Delmer Dunlap Glouster Michael Jerry Mourne

Parking meters expanded on Fulton Street area

Meterman Max Jansen reports two improved meters installed on West Washington Street near the Ford Garage with more units planned on Fulton Street. He says both sides of Fulton Street can be fully metered once standards are in place.

Nelsonville W. Washington St Ford Fulton St Max Jansen

Pamela Kay Taylor Born At Meigs General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lewis Taylor welcomed a 6 pound 14 ounce daughter named Pamela Kay on July 4 at Meigs General Hospital. A busy weekend saw many local families visiting and traveling to see relatives across Ohio and West Virginia.

Lewis Taylor Meigs General Hospital Pamela Kay J. M. Plantz Florida Plantz Paul Taylor Joe Hill St. Albans W. Va Howard Veith Toledo Ohio John Veith Homer Albott Denver Homer Columbus Ray Barton Cleveland Birdie Frazier Sammie Jobe Bidwell Fred Taylor Bobby Veith Squire Birdie Fraer

Glouster Village Budget Hearing Set For Friday Evening

Notice states a public hearing on the 1952 Glouster Village budget will be held in the clerk's office on Friday at 6 p.m. ESTA Cunningham serves as clerk.

Glouster Village Esta Cunningham

Middleport Churches Unite In Weekly Services

Middleport list of churches with pastors and order of services including Heath Methodist Church and Church of Christ morning worship at 10:30, Sunday School at 9:30, combined evening services, prayer meetings, and Vacation Bible School scheduled July 9-20.

Charles Pomeroy First Baptist Church Charles M. Pomeroy Church of Christ First Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt Church OF the Nazarene D. D. Mackey Middleport Church Paul Taylor Mr. Mackey Mackey Dexter Church OF Christ Edwin Carpenter, Jr Bradbury Church OF Christ Robert E. Purtell Wilbur Pierce Christian Endeavor

Willing Workers Class Meeting at Mrs Bryson’s Home

NELSONVILLE The Willing Workers class of the Christian Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Leslie Bryson 300 Oak St. Pat luck lunch will be served.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Leslie Bryson Oak St Pat Luck

Candy sale by Queen Esther Class at Public Square

Nelsonville residents learn the Queen Esther Class of the Methodist Church will hold a homemade candy sale on the Public Square Saturday starting at 8 30 a.m. Funds support church activities and local outreach. The event features assorted sweets and treats for early shoppers.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church

Newark minister to officiate and preach at church history reading

The sequence includes a morning sermon by Rev. Henry Fulton of Newark followed by a history of the church reading. In the evening the Lord's Supper will be observed with a preparatory service on Friday evening.

Henry Fulton Newark

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