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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1957
Page
9
Mayor Earl Hilleary reports June collections totaling 1198.60. Nelsonville received 1033.35 with 943.60 from fines and costs to the general fund, 79.75 to the auto fund, and 10 from garbage licenses. The auditor of state got 65.25 and Athens County received 100 in forfeits.
Nelsonville report notes infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McCulloch Jr. of Columbus died recently. Graveside rites were Saturday in Green Lawn cemetery. Surviving: parents and brother Billy. Grandparents: McCullochs of Columbus and Mr. J Blakely of Jacksonville Fla. Great grandparents: Walter Green of Nelsonville.
NELSONVILLE The State Highway Patrol cited four drivers over the weekend. Three faced unsafe operation charges and one was cited for driving to the left of center. All posted bond for later hearings. Kenneth Davis Athens Route 3 Lester R. Smith Arnold L. Matheny and Everett Leroy Storts New Lexington Route 2 were the named drivers involved.
Nelsonville police arrest Paul Mount on no operator's license. His case goes to Mayor Earl Hilleary this week. Cash Dexter also faces Nelsonville charges for driving with insufficient brakes and was arrested.
Nelsonville police warn of a bicycle theft wave as riders are urged to lock bikes. Reports include a green bike stolen from a gravel pit, a son’s bike missing from the city ball diamond, and a bike theft at the swimming pool.
John F. Newcomb administrator of Thomas P Joyce deceased files a petition in Case 22945 seeking court order to sell the decedent real estate in Canan, Canaan Township Detroit and other parcels to pay debts and for other relief. The notice lists multiple defendants and parcels including parcels one through five with detailed metes and bounds and references to prior deeds. Respondents must answer by July 27 1997 or the petition will be granted.
William A. Glenn, 98, longtime Columbus resident and railroader who helped build the Hocking Valley Railroad river division, died at his home on East Oakland Avenue. Survived by son Wallace and daughter Hazel, his wife having died in 1937. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Vinton with burial there.
Nelsonville Civil Defense crews from Murray City Carbon Hill Haydenville Buchtel and Nelsonville joined a regional drill at the Logan fairgrounds. About 20 pieces of CD equipment were shown with a demonstration on working in a smoke filled building while wearing chemical oxygen masks.
In Nelsonville on Sunday at 2 30 p m two cars collided at Canal and Watkins. Louis Max Reynolds of Chauncey and Patsy Lou Cairelli of Dorr Run drove their cars. Reynolds stopped for a traffic light. the other driver was charged with unsafe operation.
Shirley Marie Beatty of Lancaster was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. The case, heard in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court, was filed by the State Highway Patrol.
List of patients and newborns at Mount St. Mary Hospital including families from Glouster New Lexington Nelsonville and Murray City. Entries name parents and locations with new babies and adult patients such as Doris Mottern Etta Lindamood Mae Lines Nellie Allison Ada Wright Lucy Hamrick Blanche Shelton Helen Oliver and others.
Glouster High School band members rehearse tonight at 6 30 in the high school. Announcement given by band instructor Miss Mary Jane McKinley.
Lawrence Fields of Nelsonville Route 2 found guilty in Magister George Schoonover court for intoxication. Fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in county jail. Arrested by Constable Maywood Byers.
Sgt. Gale McNamee and family arrived from Fort Bragg North Carolina to visit his parents Mr and Mrs A B McNamee in Nelsonville for ten days starting Sunday afternoon.
Charles Bul lock of Nelsonville pleaded innocent in a preliminary hearing before Mayor Earl Hilleary to a charge of assault and battery filed by Frances Bullock. The trial will be held this week.
Mr and Mrs John Murray Hartley come back after a week at Lake Hope. Mrs Hartley’s mother Mrs John Saltz returned earlier after visiting. Mrs W W Kelley of St Petersburg Fla, a former Nelsonville resident, spent the past month in the county.
The Winding Trail Garden Club met at Mrs. Leo Bryan’s home with prayer in unison and roll call. Mrs. Terrell presided. secretary position changed to Mrs. Bryan. A flower show report, yearbook planning committee named, and a $5 allotment approved for the Junior Club. A potluck picnic was set for August 8 on Mrs. Heaton’s lawn.
Pomeroy cousins David Lee Weber and Mary Ruth Sauer marked their first birthday at the home of their maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pickens in Racine with a picnic supper. A large yellow and white cake circled by ivy and a single light candle highlighted the event. Gifts were given to the honorees as relatives from Reedsville Waterford and Middleport attended.
Louise Blaine 86 of Lincoln Street Middleport died at 10 a m Sunday at home. Born Letart daughter of Hiram Rollins she was widow of F E Blaine. Survived by daughter Mrs B F Board Mason three sons Floyd H Thomas S Akron Dan Council Bluffs Iowa, grandson Thomas A Blain, 19 great grandchildren, siblings Bill Frank Elizabeth Effie. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Mason Methodist Church with Rev Robert Styres officiating burial Letart Cemetery.
A brief note mentions she has spent the past few days visiting with Mrs Saltz and spending time with friends.
Mrs Zana Baxter of Mulberry Ave entertained relatives and school-day friends with a Friday gathering. The highlight was a surprise party for Bentz Wolfe and his wife celebrating 40 years of marriage, with singing, organ music, moving pictures by Harry Sadler, games led by Leta Sayre, and gifts for the honored guests.
A long list of visiting relatives and friends fills a Pomeroy area social page. The Dodderers and Kestersons from Coolville Minersville tour connections in Chester Columbus and Midport while Grace Hess and Judy Calhoun visit Ruth Evans Wilma Osborne and Helen Shuler. Lawrence and Walter Bentz party returns from Washington and New York with daughter Barbara Bentz. Errol Conroy and family travel from Akron Huntington to B A Dodson home for two weeks visit. Day guests include Curtis Wolfe Everette Milhoan Maynard Bahr Harry Lagos and Jack Conroy.
US hogs sold 15 to 25 higher in parts and weights 1900 cattle and 300 calves noted. steers and heifers mostly good to high utility grades with prices from 21.00 to 24.25 per cwt. Cows steady, bulls steady, sheep and lambs mixed with spring lambs 18.00 to 21.00. Eggs and poultry prices listed for Cincinnati area with assorted grades and receipts.
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