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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

20

Ohio Bell proposes rate increases for Nelsonville Murray City

Nelsonville and Murray City exchanges would see monthly residence line increases of 7 cents for individual, 55 cents for four party, and 30 cents for rural service. Business lines would rise 0 to 50 cents monthly, rural by $1. Coin telephone local calls would jump from five to 16 cents. The filing cites a 46 percent cost rise versus 29 percent revenue over recent years and seeks approval to add roughly two to three cents daily on basic residence service and two to six cents on business lines.

Nelsonville Ohio Public Utilities Commission Ohio Bell Telephone Co Murray City Coin

Unemployment Bureau Office Hours Change in Nelsonville

The local Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office at the YMCA building Fort Street will be open Tuesday next week from 9 30 am to 12 noon instead of its usual Wednesday hours due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Nelsonville Bureau of Unemployment Compensation YMCA Fort St

Harriett Bolen Dies at 79 in Columbus

In Nelsonville born Harriett Bolen 79 died Wednesday at a Columbus home with lasting ties to Nelsonville. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral set Friday at 3 p m at Warren Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Simpson officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Flowers omitted.

Nelsonville Harriett Bolen Columbus Raymond Simpson Warren Funeral Home Greenlawn

Mrs Lulu M Wilson Dies in Columbus

Mrs Lulu M Wilson of Columbus passed away at her home after an extended illness. She leaves two sons and one daughter. funeral rites will be held in Columbus Saturday under Warren funeral directors. Dr James H Wilson of Nelsonville is a grandson. Blunt's Island in Portsmouth Harbor New Hampshire was named for Captain John Blunt credited with piloting General George Washington's boat across the Delaware.

Nelsonville Lulu M. Wilson Columbus James H. Wilson Warren Blunt's Portsmouth N. H John Blunt George Washington Delaware

Sylvania Electric Plans New Nelsonville Branch Plant

Sylvania Electric will open a branch plant in Nelsonville with about 19,200 square feet on a single floor. Plats are in preparation by the company architect as the structure is designed to meet specific requirements.

Sylvania Electric Firm Nelsonville

Sylvania to Build Plant at Odenthal Site Near Bessemer

Nelsonville extends its corporate line to include five acres bought from Odenthal near Bessemer for a new Sylvania plant. The project follows site surveys by Sylvania executives, with Warren plant cited as a model. Water mains will be extended, and early employment may rise from the initial 100 as the factory is leased under a long term agreement. Local reaction is enthusiastic as the golden anniversary company expands.

James Odenthal Bessemer Buchtel Mr. Odenthal Corporation of Nelsonville Corporation C&o Monday Creek Bridge Odenthal Sylvania Warren Council FR. J. Hartung Counci Stacy Sharp C. 8. Heedlett Arthur Kennedy Hilleary Geveta Middleton Mass Don G. Mitchell Mitchell Time Magazine Dean Mitchell Burlington Iowa Long Island Physics Laboratory Atomic Energy Commission Bis

George Wend Dies at 83 in Mount St. Mary Hospital

George Wend 83 lifelong Nelsonville resident and former miner died Wednesday after a stroke at Mount St Mary Hospital. Survived by sons Clyde Wend Newark NJ and Ralph San Diego CA plus granddaughters and other relatives. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at Warren call with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Knights of Pythias to hold service at the funeral home.

Nelsonville George Wend Mount St. Mary Hospital Wend Valley Lodge Knights Pythias Methodist Clyde Wend Newark N. J Ralph Warren Funeral Home Greenlawn Knights of Pythias

Mrs. Lou Wilson Rites Planned in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Juniper Wilson, wife of Fred Wilson, will be held Friday at 1 p m at the Warren funeral home with Rev. Paul M. Niswander officiating. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery after visitation at the funeral home. Mrs. Wilson died Wednesday at her Mt. Sterling home. In Logan, Pvt. Jim Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cole South Logan, will report to Fort Lawton Washington on July 3 for assignment after prior duty at Fort Bliss Texas.

Nelsonville Lou Juniper Wilson Fred Wilson Paul M. Niswander Warren Funeral Home Logan Jim Cole South Logan Ft. Lawton Washington Ft. Bliss Texas

Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital

A birth to Mr and Mrs Francis Garrett of Junction City and a son for Mr and Mrs David Nash of Junction City are reported. Multiple residents were admitted or dismissed, including Mrs Walter Sweazy of Nelsonville and Mrs Mayme McIntyre of Crooksville Route 2, with further entries for Nelsonville and nearby areas. The text ends with an unrelated line about fig trees.

Francis Garrett Junction City David Nash Walter Sweazy Nelsonville Gilbert Circle Mayme McIntyre Crooksville Stephen Gali New Lexington Clarence Hamilton Columbus Frank Gabriel New Plymouth Ralph Hingey

Vacation Bible School ends with 47 attendees

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nelsonville held a two week Vacation Bible School ending June 22 with perfect attendance by 47 children aged 4 to 15. Myrtle Mourne directed. Junior and primary classes were led by Grace Glab Evelyn Robiette Helen Norris Lorena Robinette, music by Janet Lou Norris. Woodcraft taught by Charles McCray David Conkey Earl Wolfe A Wien er roast enjoyed by all. Program for parents showcased handwork with theme Treasuring Gods Word.

Nelsonville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson St Myrtle Mourne Grace Glab Evelyn Robiette Helen Norris Lorena Robinette Janet Lou Norris Woodcraft Deana Charles McCray David Conkey Earl Wolfe God

Concession Stand Burglary At Nelsonville Pool

Police report an illegal entry Wednesday night at the Nelsonville community pool concession stand. A small quantity of soft drinks and confectionery items was stolen.

Nelsonville

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