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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1957

Page

2

Nelsonville OKs Shelter House at City Park

The Nelsonville city council unofficially agreed to provide 4000 for a shelter house at the park if land title is secured. Officials noted community groups, including the athletic association and volunteers, contributed to park improvements and urged timely completion by mid October.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Arnold Athletic Field Orlando Howson Nelsonville Athletic Association Board of Trade Howson Matt Adkins Delbert Kuhn Pearl Glenn James Shumaker Shumaker Glenn Adkins Ward Phillips Bob Matheny Joe Barrows John Brooks Arthur Kennedy Clarence Monks Charles Evans Recreation Commission Warren Badger Commission Ohio Phillips Council Badger Earl Hilleary

Liars Bench Installed On Public Square In Nelsonville

At a recent city council meeting Harold Forst proposed a new bench for the Public Square after the old one deteriorated. A white bench appeared in front of Central School with no prior notice, funded by Forst and unnamed contributors and built by Vern Coakley, and has been in daily use.

Nelsonville Harold Forst Forst Council Central School Homer Adams Earl Hilleary Vern Snap) Coakley

Births and admits at Mount St Mary Hospital noted

Births include twin daughters to Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Logan Route 3. Admissions list Leona Van Bibber Nelsonville Route 2 Charles Rutter Logan Route 3 Howard Bruce Elyria Hubert Klingler Junction City Miss Edna Wolf Nelsonville Route 2 Darrell Bryan New Plymouth Route 1 Robert Redd Union Furnace Mrs Maxine Griffith New Lexington Route 1. Discharges include Jeanette Robinson Athens and Dorothy Hughes Shawnee Terry Rutherford Carbon Hill Richard Hine Athens Route 2 Pearl Hillyer Murray City Miss Grace Scott Nelsonville Charles Jarvis Trimble Mrs Jennie Collins New Marshfield.

Leona van Bibber Nelsonville Charles Rutter Logan Howard Bruce Elyria Hubert Klingler Junction City Edna Wolf Darrell Bryan New Plymouth Robert Redd Union Furnace Maxine Griffith New Lexington Jeanette Robinson Ath Terry Rutherford Carbon Hill Richard Hine Athens Pearl Hillyer Murray City Grace Scott Charles Jarvis Trimble Jennie Collins New Marshfield Allen John Allen Seth Smith Sharon Jimmy Harold Dyer Betty Columbus Jess Allen Ruth Neil Ronnie Carbondale Harley Allen Paul Shirley Frank Allen Donald David Johnny Ben Allen Donna Dianna Janet Floyd Allen Mike Steve Billwolf Darrell Ricky Mary Esther Charles Allen Carrol Gene Joyce Patty Earl LaFollette Clifford Debbie London Kenneth Dane Longstreth Junior Campbell Amanda McClain Sugar Creek Mary Bentley Joseph Allen Vance Wolfe Edwin Boone Fort Wayne Ind

Local visitors hail from several Ohio towns

Mr and Mrs Wayne Huston and Joyce and Gary of Columbus visited the Wolfe and James families with other relatives. Sam Wolfe and children from Newark, and Charles Gears with daughter Kim of Cleveland visited Gears and Elmer Gears at Jobs. Grandchildren Karen and Christie returned home with their grandparents. Additional visitors included Beatrice Hinte of West Virginia, Willia Wooten and Johnnie of Logan, Forrest Hinte of Columbus, Walter Shaw of Logan, Jack Bookman and children Gregory and Vanessa of Orbiston, and Morris Dupler family. Elizabeth Ann Board of Columbus visited Burr Oak Lake with the Huston household.

Wayne Huston Joyce Gary Columbus Dan Wolfe Gears Beatrice Hinte West Virginia Willia Wooten Johnnie Logan Forrest Hinte Walter Shaw Jack Bookman Gregory and Vanessia Orbistan Morris Dupler Michael Raymond Huston Lidwina Aaron Elizabeth Ann Board of Steve Springfield Gerald Wooten Elmer Evans Rosalie Howard Craft

Australian Ranch Size Sets Record Across Continent

A single Australian cattle ranch spans hundreds of square miles and rivals the size of Belgium as one property dwarfs national scales. The vast operation underscores a landholding pattern where immense ranches shape rural life and agriculture.

Australia Belgium

Damage suit filed after auto accident in Logan

Marion Strawn of Logan sues Garry D. Edwards of Laurelville Star Route seeking 15 562 damages for injuries from a February 27 auto crash at an east west Logan alley intersection. He alleges negligence failure to yield stop and unsafe entry. Claims permanent knee cartilage damage and severe shock with ongoing pain. He seeks 280 lost wages 52 medical bills 230 vehicle damage and 15 000 punitive damages.

Mon Pleas Marion Strawn Logan Garry D. Edwards Laurelville Strawn

Mrs. Audrey Leffler 46 Dies in Chauncey

Audrey G. Leffler 46 of 12 Lexington Avenue Chauncey died Wednesday evening in Mount St. Mary Hospital after a weeklong illness. Survived by husband Walter daughter Mrs. Shirley Stephenson Nelsonville three grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral 3 p m Saturday Chauncey Christian Church burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Johnson funeral home until Friday 4 p.m. then at Chauncey residence.

Nelsonville Audrey G. Leffler Lexington Avenue Chauncey Mount St. Mary Hospital James and Lavena Johnston Walter Shirley Stephenson Jeffrey Stephenson Clyde Johnston Magnolia Ohio Harley Johnston McCombs, Ill James Johnston Mineral City Leafa Stalder Kensington Rita Rodgers Dover Gaynell Nixon Canton Chauncey Christian Church Green Lawn Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Local families host and visit around The Plains and Nelsonville

Mrs Helen Augustine was visiting The Plains with Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Columbus visitors returned home after visiting Geneva Robinson Dayton relatives. Sharon and Jimmy stay with grandmother. Families from Nelsonville Columbus Glouster Chauncey Malta visit Hillyer household.

Henry Simms Nelsonville Nancy Vamos Simms Charles North Billy and Marilyn Bill Hixon Pamela William McColley Columbus Duane Brown Lester Brown Chesterhill William MecColley Bill Hixson Pam Dwight North Malta Elizabeth Robinson Painesville Ruth Collins Glouster Hazel Beller Chauncey Robert Hillyer

Subsidized Scientist Pioneers Aluminum Research

Napoleon III endorsed aluminum research by funding Henri Sainte Claire Deville to develop a low cost production method. The French emperor anticipated aluminum as lightweight equipment for soldiers and supported early work in the metal.

Napoleon III Henri Sainte- Claire Deville

Allen Family Reunion Held At Nelsonville Area

The Allen family reunion gathering occurred Sunday at John Allen's home on New Marshfield Route 1 with a basket lunch. Attendees included numerous Allen relatives from Columbus Carbondale Nelsonville and nearby towns. Members were asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches to Appleseed Park.

Appleseed Park

Mary Martha Group Picnic Planned by Nelsonville Church

The Mary Martha Group of the Christian Church in Nelsonville will hold a picnic on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Johnny location. The event invites members and community guests to attend and enjoy a social gathering.

Nelsonville Mary Martha The Christian Church Johnny

Russell Reynolds Rites To Be Saturday

Funeral services for Russell Reynolds 38 of Congress Street Chauncey will be held Saturday at 1 p m at the Chauncey Church of God with the Rev Gus Graham officiating Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery Military rites will be given by the Chauncey Veterans of Foreign Wars Friends may call at the family home. Catholic congressman Father Gabriel Richard was the first Catholic priest in Congress elected in 1823.

Nelsonville Russell Reynolds Congress St Chauncey Mount St. Mary Hospital Father Gabriel Richard Michigan Territory

Nelsonville Personal Ad Highlights James Howell and Marlene Stage

Local personals note James Howell and Marlene Stage from Nelsonville appear in a light social entry. The brief mentions their names and the pair's connection in or near Nelsonville.

Nelsonville James Howell Miss Marlene

Weekend guests in Nelsonville family

Frankfort Indiana resident visited Nelsonville grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stage and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Stage.

Frankfort, Ind Clarence Stage Hubert Stage Nelsonville

ITCH MF Claim Ad From Quick's Drug Store

An advertising notice touts ITCH MF as a fast itch reliever that also kills germs for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface itches. It is guaranteed locally by Quick's Drug Store with a 40 cent rebate at participating drug stores.

Quick's Drug Store

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