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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1952

Page

10

Doolittle Dies in Carbondale Former Mine Manager

Melvin H. Doolittle 85 longtime Carbondale resident died at home. From 1897 to about 1934 he was general manager of Carbondale Coal Co. He fostered reforestation and helped erect monuments to Union soldiers and local heroes. Survived by wife Frances and three children. services Thursday at Carbondale Methodist Church.

M. H. Doolittle Carbondale Nelsonville Melvin H. Doolittle Sunday Creek Coal Co Carbondale Coal Co Carbondale Forest Mr. Doolittle Grafton W. Va Willett A. Doolittle Clifton Conoco Coal Co Camden Ohio Indiana Michigan Doolittle Col Richard Enderlin Chillicothe

Vacation Schools Open on June 16

Nelsonville community sponsors annual Vacation Schools run by the Nelsonville Ministerial Association. Parallel sessions will be held in East and Central School buildings from June 16 for two weeks. A conference for helpers is set for Thursday at 7 pm at the Presbyterian Church with leaders Dr. C. W. Pinder and Miss Blanche Riley from Marietta.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Ministerial Association Presbyterian Church C. W. Pinder Blanche Riley Marietta

Virgil Nelson Dies at 56 in Rutland

Virgil Nelson 56 of Beech Grove near Rutland died at 2 a.m. in Mason Clinic from a cerebral hemorrhage after an emergency call Sunday night. Survived by wife Lena son Willard mother Mrs Cordelia Trowbridge two brothers Oscar and Emory Nelson. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Midway Church near Dexter with burial in Robinson Cemetery. calling hours at Chase Funeral Home, Rutland.

Rutland Virgil Nelson Beech Grove Mason Clinic Lena Willard Cordelia Trowbridge Chesapeake Ohio Oscar Emory Nelson Huntington Midway Church Dexter Robinson Cemetery Chase Funeral Home

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital are Mrs. Frank Erdy of Millfield Route, Mrs. Fred Volmer of Haydenville, Morgan Claytor of Buchtel, and William Maccombs of Nelsonville. Discharged are Mrs. Paul Stump of Carbondale and her son, and Mrs. Dorothy McAfee of Nelsonville.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Frank Erdy Millfield Fred Volmer Haydenville Morgan Claytor Buchtel William Maccombs Nelsonville Paul Stump Carbondale

Vacation Bible Class Opens June 9 In Nelsonville

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jackson Street announces a Vacation Bible School from June 9 to June 20. The theme is Stepping Stones to Zion with music story periods drama and handiwork for ages 4 to 15. All children are invited.

Nelsonville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St Zion

Driver Fined After Pleading Guilty in Glouster Court

George W. Duncan of Glouster Route 2 pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Paul Galvin's court. He was fined $10 and costs for driving to the left of the center line as charged by the State Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol George W. Duncan Glouster Paul Galvin

Rummage Sale Planned by Nelsonville Club Members

Nelsonville members of the Business and Professional Women's Club announce a rummage sale Saturday from 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m at the Little Valley Coal office on W Columbus St. Donors are asked to bring items Friday afternoon.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Little Valley W. Columbus St

Nelsonville man reports hit and run crash on Canal Street

Charles J. Wolfe of near Nelsonville reported a hit and run crash on Canal Street in Nelsonville Monday around 9 10 p m while driving west. A second car sideswiped his vehicle and fled the scene.

Nelsonville Canal St Charles J. Wolfe

Mayoral Court Receipts Total $1485 In May

Nelsonville city council reports Mayor Paul Galvin collected 1485.90 in May for fines costs and licenses. City share 839.70 allocated to General fund 464.20 auto tax 315.50 license 20 recreation 40 State received 315.50, half of state highway patrol fines. Other costs: Mayor 296.10 Chief of Police 12 Sheriff 2.60 county 20.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin State of Ohio Athens County

Nelsonville Social Notes Young Matrons To Meet

The Young Matron’s group of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 5 30 p m at the church Transportation will be arranged for members and their families to attend a picnic supper at Mrs Wanda Gulley’s home WSCS met Monday evening at the First Methodist Church with Mrs Gilbert Weiss in charge and Mrs C D Duncan at the piano The program Children’s Work Around the World was presented by Mrs L C Gray with devotions assisted by several members The chorus performed two selections Announcements included officers’ training in McArthur June 18 and a Lancaster Campground school July 13 18 Two guests were present Mrs Mayme McNerney Feigley and Mrs Wm King

The Christian Church Wanda Gulley WSCS First Methodist Church Gilbert Weiss C. D. Duncan L. C. Gray Clarence Butts Wilmena Mender Adda Neikirk W. W. Warren Irma Wilson Herbiet Leyshon Charles Powers Louise Pearce McArthur Lancaster Campground

York Grange 2436 Pie Social at Grange Hall

York Grange 2436 hosts a pie social at the Grange Hall in connection with a meeting scheduled Friday evening at 8 p m. The event pairs community gathering with the group’s regular meeting in York.

York Grange Grange Hall

Loyal Workers Class Meeting At Methodist Church

The Loyal Workers Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Mayme Wallace on Myers Street. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Margaret Riley and Mrs Stella Betts. Mrs Bessie Warehime will be program leader.

First Methodist Church Mayme Wallace Myers St Margaret Riley Stella Betts Bessie Warehime

Pandorian Club Meeting At Mrs Lawson Home

Mrs William Lawson will host Pandorian Club members Thursday at 2 30 P M at the home of Mrs B W Lawson on West Washington Street.

William Lawson Pandorian Club B. W. Lawson W. Washington St

Cincinnati visitors return after Memorial Day week

Mrs. Floyd Sherrick and daughter Sandra return to Cincinnati after a week's visit with Mrs. Ethel Beverage and her son Guy Beverage. Other guests at the Beverage home on Memorial Day include Miss Ella Dezso, Mr. Phillips of Columbus, Bob Dezso of Akron, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy VanMeter of Louisville, Ky.

Floyd Sherrick Margie Dezso Sandra Cincinnati Ethel Beverage Guy Beverage Beverage Ella Dezso Phillips Columbus Bob Dezso Akron Roy VanMeter Lucille Smith Louisville

Vorys Pleads Guilty On Stop Sign Charge In Nelsonville

George W. Vorys of Lancaster pleaded guilty in Mayor Paul Galvin s court on Tuesday for failing to observe a stop sign. He was fined 19 dollars and costs with arraignment set for later.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol George W. Vorys Lancaster Paul Galvin

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