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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

2

Nelsonville Board Eyes Millet Property Purchase Plan

The Nelsonville board discusses buying the Millet property for school use, with members Treva Redmond Edward Sharp and Dr James Wilson named among those involved. Adjournments and staff changes noted as contracts and wage matters are reviewed, including a resigning faculty member and a new head cook appointment. The district plans bond sales for a new building project and considers millage adjustments tied to rising tax values, with August action anticipated on enabling resolutions.

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Drunk Driver Fined and Jailed After Mishap

A man identified as Rowe 2 was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The mayor announced a budget hearing date after a canal and street collision involving four cars occurred Saturday night. Barnhart pleaded not guilty at arraignment. a hearing was held Monday with continued proceedings set for next week.

Netovite Rowe Bad Hiltory Gig Canal Watking Barnhart

Nelsonville Jr Deputies to Meet at City Hall

Nelsonville branch of the Athens County Junior Deputy Sheriffs League will hold its first meeting in the council room at City Hall on Thursday at 7 PM Deputy Sheriff Harold B Shields of Athens announced. About 25 Nelsonville youths aged 12 to 17 have signed to join the group. No registration or dues required. organizers will explain the aims of the organization.

Nelsonville Nelson‘ville Athens County City Hall Harold B. "Shields Athens George Bateman Connett Sherif Baieigs Yee George Dolly Bumgardner Poly Ceeekt Gauehters Ond Glenn Virginia Manoa Bun Pilgrim Holiness Church Chest Nut St Jomnam

Burr Oak Picnic and Glouster Society News

The Get-Together Club held its annual picnic at Lake Burr Oak with swimming and boating. Glouster society notes include attendees and relatives from Cunningham and Waite families visiting Columbus and nearby towns. Mrs Sam Kleinman returned from Kingston after visiting her children and relatives.

Max Mor Max Karen Mona Cunningham Danny Jennie Sue Char Told Ofales Carel Cunningham Cleveland Glover Charles —— “Clark Jane Cunningham Gary Jeff Kenneth Waite Betty Cunningham Larry David Becky Kenny Columbus Donald Cunningham Shela Land Don Springheld Elisabeth_ Cunning Tom Lis Grand Rapids Mich Burr Oak Lake Burr Oak Glouster Sam Kleinman Harold Newman Jinne Sue Pace Bath Kingston Kenneth Price Mra Rank Price

Packer Mace Arrested After Quarreling in Nelsonville

Constable Maywood Byers arrested Packer Mace in Nelsonville on July 2 for quarreling and fighting. He was arraigned before Justice George Schoonover, pleaded guilty, and fined five dollars plus costs in the Vinton Case affidavit by Fred Pritts of the Vinton district.

Nelsonville Fred Pritts Vinton Packer Mace Maywood Byers George Schoonover Fruilty Costa

Television Programs Newark Comedy and Tennis Premiere

Staten Island listings show a New York program block featuring a light comedy film and a tennis segment. The schedule includes a Sobel appearance and a guest performer, with a six thirty start time and a 00 pm late encore.

VFW Auxiliary Wiener Roast Planned at Park

The VFW Pom 3467 auxiliary met at the American Legion building to plan a rum mage sale set for Aug 123. Members including Rita Woody Edna Reynolda Venus McGuire Lacy Pierce Myra Miliholland Helen Mahooy Brty Juan Midi Aloe Cochran Wilma Lonniee Jona Betty Hey donated discarded articles.

Xelsonvust VFW Pom the American Legion Cal Rita Woody Edna Reynolda Venus McGuire Lacy Pierce Myra Miliholland Helen Mahooy Brty Juan Midi Aloe Cochran Wilma Lonniee Jona Betty Hey

Boy Scout Troop 64 Heads to Camp Kootaga

Boy Scouts from Troop 64 will depart Sunday afternoon for Camp Kootaga in Nelsonville. Each boy carries a box supper and will stay a full week before returning home on August 6. On August 4, parents will visit the camp to see the boys.

Boy Scout Kootaga Nelsonville Boy Scouts

Concrete Footers Pouring Begins at Ohi TB Hospital

Nelsonville reports concrete footers for the new Ohi TB Hospital started this morning. Steinie-Wolfe, Inc. serves as general contractor with grading and leveling work completed after two weeks of preparations at the project site.

Nelsonville Ohi Steinie-Wolfe, Inc General

Killings in Valle Province Spark Government Probe

In Colombia, government investigators rush to Valle province as a wave of killings targets wealthy landowners farmers and a newspaper editor. Seven prominent citizens fall victim amid unclear motives and widespread terrorism claims.

Colombia Bogota Columbia Valle

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Mount St Mary Hospital admits Mrs Robert Poling of Nelsonville Route 2 and Mrs Eveline Six of Nelsonville plus Mrs Tina Cozad of Gore Route 1 and Mr Richard Lanning of New Straitville among others. Discharges include Jo Ann Kesterson of Nelsonville and Grace Covert of Deanville and Anna Gatchel of Glouster with several others listed.

Richard Lanning New Straiteville Robert Poling Nelsonville Detla Graham Murray Iy Eveline Six Tina Cozad Gore Imomas Medlion New Straite Mes Jo Ann Kesterson Grarett Thompson New Law Grace Covert Deanvile Walter ‘Keating Nina_Kyle Hemlock Anna E. Gatchel Glouster

Glouster Kiwanis Club annual picnic slated

Glouster Kiwanis Club announces its annual picnic at Glouster Memorial Park Thursday at 6 pm. A caterer will provide the meal, and members are asked to RSVP the number attending.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Slouster Glouster Isseanie Anna Picnie Pam Glouster Peterson Peterma

Tillman Baby Born in Piqua Ohio

Mr and Mrs dean Tillman announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Jean born July 17 at Piqua Memorial Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Immer Glouster and Mr and Mrs D A Tillman Dayton.

Tillman Glouster Dean Tillman Piqua Ohio Barbara Jean Piqua Memorial Hospital Albert Immer D. A. Tillman Dayton

Rev Gullett Named Pastor of Nazarene in Nelsonville

The Rev Gullett of Oak Hill was named pastor of the Nazarene Church in Nelsonville Athens County. He succeeds the Rev Leroy A Moyer and will lead services starting Friday at 10 am after a farewell at 7 30 pm Thursday. Survivors include several relatives and a sister in Columbus with funeral arrangements to be announced.

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