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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1953

Page

3

Four Drivers Cited For Crossing Yellow Lines In Nelsonville

Four drivers were cited for crossing yellow lines in passing zones on state highways during the holiday weekend in Nelsonville. Additional arrests by the State Highway Patrol for various traffic violations. Several individuals pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars and costs. others faced lesser penalties for license or speeding offenses.

Nelsonville Arthur Kennedy Homer L. Cnilders Jack L. Clark Columbus Sanford Smart Buchtel Joseph Isselstein Deanville Earl J Tate Willoughby Franklin Kuinnison New Straitsville Ralph F. Courter Logan Sid Humphrey Zanesville Max Lowery Paw

Nelsonville WSCS Circle 3 Hosts Social Notes

Members of Circle 3 of the WSCS at First Methodist Church were entertained by readers Mrs Lucile Steenred and Mrs Lucile Weaver at the home of the former. Mildred Carlin presented final study book chapters. Blessing Boxes were turned in by members. Leaders received a hand crocheted handkerchief. Hostesses served dessert to 18 members.

Circle 3 WSCS First Methodist Church Lucile Steenred Lucile Weaver Mildred Carlin

Me Namee Officer of Day in Nelsonville Ceremony

M Sgt Gale McNamee of the Armed Forces served as officer of the day for a Memorial Day program at First Presbyterian Church. The American Legion hosts a dinner with hostesses Mrs Emma Wilson Mrs Mary Kessinger and Mrs Albert Barber. A film strip on Missionary Work in Venezuela will be shown by Mrs Lloyd Evans. Local Legion asks residents to notify graves of unmarked veterans.

Nelsonville Gale McNamee Armed Forces Iday First Presbyterian Church Rommuattee Emma Wilson Mary McNamee Kessinger Albert Barber Venezuela Fort St

Wildlife Film to Be Shown to Sportsmen in Athens County

The Ohio Division of Wildlife presents a film titled Let's Work Together to Athens County sportsmen. An official hearing on 1953 54 game laws follows the league session at the Legion building, with Wilbur D Mender chairing the Athens County Conservation Committee. Former league members urged to renew memberships and boost conservation efforts.

Nelsonville Ohio Division of Wildlife Sttlen Fish and Game Conservation Lea Gnd Wwe Db Mender Earl ©. Kinneer Wildlife District 4 League Athens County Legion Building Athens County Conservation Committee Wilbur D Mender

Mrs. Laura Riley Services Conducted

Funeral services were held today at Stout funeral home for Mrs. Laura Riley 92 formerly of Orbistan who died Saturday at the Cadiz Ohio home of her brother Wesley Campbell. Survived by two other brothers Michael Bujanovich De William Campbell and trmt a a mee e ich wible Campbell Details list survivors and cemetery at Route 1 Cemetery.

Nelsonville Stout Laura Riley Orbistan Wesley Campbell Cadiz Ohio Zachary Riley Don Snyder New Straitsville Gry Michael Bujanovich William Campbell Pomeroy Wible Campbell Mic Hutton Galloway Route 1 Lee Dorr Athens William Hoskins

Tie Painting Made Simple At Home Party Guide

A home hobby feature explains tie painting as an inexpensive party project led by Hazel Pearson. It outlines simple steps, required materials, and a variety of stencil designs from flowers to birds and symbols. The guide promotes DIY gift options and approachable methods for women hosting tie painting at home.

Lloyd Settle Pardner Isome Hazel Pearson Leether Rotary Club Pearson

Cab Firm To Occupy Washington St. Rooms

NELSONVILLE Rooms in the former Rice Tauor area are being remodeled for occupancy by the 88 Cab Co. The new station beside its present stand will add more accommodating facilities. The 88 Cab is run by William and Frank North.

Nelsonville Hoodlett Burding W. Washington 88 Cab Co Cab 88 Cab William and Frank North

Rites For Mrs Trattie Foreman Planned Tuesday

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the Heinlein funeral home for Mrs Trattie Foreman. Mrs Foreman died at her home 451 West Second Street Saturday night. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.

Logan Heinlein Trattie Foreman Foreman Second St Bunal Will Bel Oak Grove

All-Stars Meet Lancaster Tonight in Practice Game

WELSONVILLE The Anmira l All-Stars of Athens County, in the All-SEC Softball League, meet Lancaster tonight at 8 pm in Sundown Park three miles south of Nelsonville Route 33. Lancaster pitcher Bul Hennem, a top hurling prospect, headlines the visiting lineup. last Friday the All-Stars beat Lancaster 10 to 8 in a practice game.

Welsonville Anmiral All-Stars Athens County Lancaster Sundown Park Nelsonville Bul Hennem Fairfield County Iis

Knights of Pythias To Elect Officers In Nelsonville

Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will nominate and elect officers for a new six month term on Wednesday at 7 30 p m William Hardy the chancellor commands announced New officers take charge July 1 refreshments served after the session

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Wiliam Hardy

Pasture Tour To Be Event Of Tomorrow

Logan Hocking County officials announce an annual pasture tour hosted by the county soil conservation district. The tour starts at 4 30am at Thomas Faulee's farm, then visits Sam Pontiou, Neleap Aenel in Laurel township, with lunch by An Uoen Grange at Prasure Iletrner Rd. The final stop is Don Yates farm in Good Hope township.

Logan Hocking County Ceard Soli Thomas Faulee Sam Pontiou Neleap Aenel Laurel Township An Uoen Grange Arang Ia Prasure

Two Crashes Investigated In Logan City

Logan City police investigated two weekend crashes. In one collision at Hunter and Culver Harold S Elum and Patricia G Poling were in distinct vehicles. a passenger Sue Showalter sustained a bruised leg and both cars suffered front-end damage. A second crash on Warner Ave involved Dr J W Doering and Craig W Kinney with multiple front-end damages and a radiator impacted.

Logan Inqvesin Hunter and Culver Harold S Elum W. Hunter St Patricia G Poting Sue Showalter Warner Ave J W Doering Craig W Kinney Br Doering Kinney

Logan County FFA member to receive State Farmer degree

Jay B Wagoner Jr of the Chief Logan FFA chapter will earn the State Farmer degree Thursday at the 23rd annual convention of the Ohio Association of FFA.

Logan Jay B Wagoner, Jr The Future Farmers of America Ohio Association of the FILA

Wellston Rider Hurt in Motorcycle Accident

A Wellston resident Sam Ford 26 was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital after a motorcycle crash. Ford suffered a broken leg and multiple cuts and abrasions. County Sheriff investigated the accident.

Wellston Logan Sam Ford Hocking Valley Ford Sherif Charles

Injured Child Returns Home After Logan Accident

Joan Bachus five was struck by a car near Logan High School Friday afternoon. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Bachus and has returned home in improved condition. Police say James A Green Jr., 19, was driving and attempted to turn when he heard a scream and saw the top of the girl’s head. he could not stop in time.

Logan Joan Bachus Logan High School Nome Market St North St

Council Fire Meeting Planned by Troop 66

Nelson Will-Bor Scout Troop 66 plans an outdoor council fire meeting Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the K of P building troop rooms. Senior patrol leader Tom Carroll will lead. patrol leaders are Jerry Patton, Robert Chapman, and Jack Bateman. Jerry Powell is troop scribe with Robert Riley as assistant scribe.

Nelson Bor T P. m Tom Carroll Jerry Patton Robert Chapman Jack Bateman Jerry Powell Robert Riley

Defendant Fined $25 Jail Term Suspended

Logan Raymond Brown 36 of Haydenville was fined 25 dollars and costs and given a suspended 30 day jail sentence by Magistrate S B Whitehart after pleading guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct. Charges filed by Ramey atter Gore, arrest by Sheriff A J Waldron and deputy Charles Miller.

Logan Raymond Brown Haydenville S B Whitehart Ramey Atter Gore A. J Waldron Charles Miller

Funeral services for Homer Boyles

Funeral services for Homer Boyles, 78, who died of a heart attack Friday afternoon, were held today at Line Woodard funeral home. Officiating was Rev A N Grueser. Pallbearers were Burt Ingmuire, Burt Gesselis, Jess Sheline, Robert Stwison, William Primmer and Harold Wyskiver. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Homer Boyles

Logan Drivers Fined for Reckless Operation

Mayor Roger Friend fined two Logan drivers over the weekend for reckless operation. Joseph L. Francis, 24, of 273 Midland Place, was fined $15 and costs, while Leland W. Bateman, 23, of 1249 Fourth St, was fined $10 and costs. Both arrests were made by city police.

LOGAN Roger Friend Joseph L. Francis Midland Place Leland W . Bateman Fourth St

Housewife Cuts Hand in Broken Orange Juicer Incident

Mrs. Joyce Kelch, wife of Roy Kelch a local police officer, suffered a cut to her right hand requiring four stitches after a broken orange juicer caused the injury Saturday. The report notes the paper’s watermarked royal arms from Charles I era and references Oliver Cromwell’s later decree.

Logan Joyce Kelch Roy Kelch Finch England Charles I Olver Cromwell Charles

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