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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

16

Nelsonville approves funds for State TB Hospital project

The Ohio Legislature okayed appropriations to finance the State TB Hospital in Nelsonville including capital equipment 827500 furnishings 157500 operation expenses 40000 and site improvements 706000 total funding near 9870 with about 150000 from federal sources. The Jacobs family annual reunion reported attendance and a projected occupancy date of January 1 1967 with plans for a directing physician residence and nurses home underway.

Nelsonville Senate Meher ‘Son New State Ise Col Sie Stanley Jacobs Department of Health Hon Hoste Wiliam Jacobs Nespital Wilt Jacobs George Jacobs Ralph F. Dwork

Parade Lead Troop 64 Plans Overnight Camp July 8

Nelsonville reports Troop 64 leaders meet to outline a four day overnight camp with pickup and return planned. A marching preps session discussed menus and travel details with lead organizers Terry Tener and Lowell Miller coordinating the trip.

Nelsonville Scout Gyeta West Sthost Sesson Terry Tener Lowell Miller Sistant Sea Kootagas Presbyterian Parr Foe

Magistrate Officiates At Two Ceremonies

A justice of the peace presided over two wedding ceremonies at week’s end. The first joined Gail Yates and an unnamed partner in a single ring ceremony on June 24 at 7 pm. The second united John J. Laflerty and Minnie Altman of Columbus at the Florence of the juice on June 28.

Nelsonville Library Literary Club Divides Into Parts

Nelsonville Library Literary Club splits into Junior and Senior groups. Senior members Ber ry Bennett Forsy Mingus led the program with Sandra Hall reading Pecps and Anita Jeffrey presenting a poem.

Nelsonville Berry Bennett Forsy Mingus Sandra Hall Pecps Anita Jeffrey Mooty Reese Ida Norris Janie Herrold Bill Kunzman Jerry Grim Beverly Bennett Haiti

Open House Planned At Dam on July 4th

Gray and two daughters plan to attend the open house at the dam on July 4. Mrs Beth Pritchard will join her husband Marine Sgt Gene Pritchard stationed at Camp Pechaton. The Gray family and others will observe the event plus a second related gathering. Jimmie Ray at Roswell AFB is on a 30 day leave. Local residents plan excursions and visits with relatives in Michigan and Philadelphia for the Elk Grand Lodge convention.

Tec. Gray Beth Pritchard Mist Jill Gray Wear Ocean Side Calif Pritchard Marine Gene Pritchard Pecheton the Grays Wien Intermedi Q Glouster House Win Ste Rup Ue Mathes Donatos Dessay Corps of Engineers Tommy Cox Jimmie Elliott George P Derby Ton Sid Reet Eta Mirs John Jacobs Lama Jacobs Maggie Wend Jimmie Ray Roswell Air Force Base New Mexico C. Hi Taylor Springfield Mass C. D. Duncan

County Treasurer Kincade to Help Real Estate Taxpayers

County Treasurer T. O. Kincade will be at First National Bank on July 5 6 and 7 during banking hours to assist real estate taxpayers. Bring old receipts or other descriptions to aid identification. Taxes are due by July with penalties after the deadline.

Peeree Courty T._O. Kincade First National Bank LES Ve Miet Sen Kincade

TV shifts in radio and TV schedules amid new programming

Radio networks plan longer blocks and staggered hours as TV expands late night and weekend programming. Industry leaders discuss a move toward fixed time slots, 15 minute strips, and increased educational film offerings through the National Television and Radio Center.

Local family notices and a probate appointment

The piece lists visits among local families including Mr and Mrs Wayne Cottril and Miss Alice Smith in Danville and Racine, and mentions Mr and Mrs Marion Wood of Alliance with relatives. It also records the formal appointment of Miley Leas as administrator of Perry A Lacaydonald’s estate in Canaan Township Athens County, Ohio, requiring filing of final accounts.

Ewinwru Strand James Roteris Wayne Cottril Thei Famies Opell Smith Alice Smith Danville Marion Wood Alliance Roy Ervin Ervin Racine Verna Woodall Miley Leas Rove Athens Ohio Perry A. Lacaydocnald Canaan

Hospital Notes Report Diverse Births And Surgeries

Holzer Hospital notes list numerous births including sons for Wolfe of Allipolis Meyers of Oalton and Wallis of Allipolis. It also records multiple surgical and medical cases involving residents from Jackson Wellston Catletts Ky Londonde Sack Lakin and others. The notice mentions political candidate Early Bird and appointment to a position, reflecting a mix of local births medical activity and civic notes.

Otho Wolfe Allipolis Hal R. Meyers Oalton Hillard Wallis M. F. Zerkle Pomeroy Chester Sheward Jackson Surgical Susan Elaine Ruschel Midleport Frank Arnold Donald Glen Gray Wellston Surgica Ir Arthur Wisdom Beaver Keester Coleman Chesnie Larry Daugherty Henderson Metica Allen Douglas Catlettsky Medical Point Pleasant Iee Simmons Spencer Myruie Bvana Ovell Medical Dave Williford Alva Luckeydoo Letart Gerald Barnett Hamden Ira Denver Hil Londonde Maline Pooker Nash Lakin Mede Irs Bale Mannering Nelsonville Sin'o. E. Miler Tlandes York Township Dorothy Messick Solthk Stra Wilam Tom Tien Nam W. Bate Wat Snucher James Ridge Ceed Esery Dale Ranch F&sayre and Son Marvin Ae

Funeral services for Bernard Benjamin Thursday

Funeral services for Bernard Benjamin of Pennsville will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Pennsville Church of Christ conducted by Rev. Russell Bankes. Burial will follow in Pennsville Cemetery. Friends may call at Fawcett One Funeral Home until an hour before the services and then at the church.

Harvey Morris Rites Planned for Thursday

Services for Harvey Morris will be conducted Thursday at Beach Pine Church. Grover Nutter, Baril, and Merck ter Mestte Hurt of Snackpore Mount St. Mary uRTH Me are listed in the arrival and dismissal notices with other community names.

Harvey Morris Eareday Pene Church Grover Nutter Baril Radeon Capsiery Merck Snackpore

Alfred Alfred Youth Fund Meeting And Community Notices

Eighteen youths and five adults attended an MYF meeting with President Charles Taylor leading a business session. A pledge of 15 dollars to the Youth Fund was approved. The next MYF gathering is scheduled for July 10. I WSCS met at Alma Swartz’s home with nine members, led by President Isola Taylor, with prayer by Eleanor Boyles. Mrs Boyles reported on a district meeting at Gallipolis and Swartz led a program on Towards World Fellowship. United Nations talks were given by Isola Taylor and several others. Tea and cake were served. The next WSCS meeting will be at Genevieve Guthrie’s home on July 19. Visitors at the Millard Swartz home included the Bentz and Stump families among others from Lancaster and Rittman. Grange Fair drew good crowds despite bad weather, with Gerald Douglas winning lightweight horse pulling and George Guthrie heavyweight. Clair Woode caught the greased pig, and pony races were held late. Trophies were donated by local stores. Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Woode and Clair visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hayes and their new son in Middleport. Boys 4-H Club met at Jimmy Woodyard’s home, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Yost hosted a weekend visit from Me and Mrs. Harry Guthrie. Helen D. Woode.

WSCS Alma Swartz Isola Taylor Eleanor Boyles Boyles Gallipolis Swartz United Nations Garnet Windland Elanor Boyles Helen Woode Nellie Parker Martha Flo Parker Margaret Ann Windland Nina Robinson Genevieve Guthrie Millard Swartz Charles Bentz Gale Bentz Lancaster Harold Stump Gracie ‘Swartz William — Randolph Eldred Hess Rittman Grange Fair Gerald Douglas George Guthrie

So You Want to Know Your Relatives Cartoon Feature

In the humorous column SO YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR RELATIVES ALos News and CARTOON present Joe McDcakes as the resident guide. The piece playfully explores tracing family roots with lighthearted tips and a wink at reader curiosity.

News, Cartoon Joe McDcakes

News Stand to Receive Modern Front on W Washington

Nelsonville notes a local news stand undergoes a major front upgrade after a decade of changes. Cecil Shafer and Donald Shafer alter ownership, with Don Shafer taking over and planning a brick front for the News Stand formerly at 18 feet on the south side near the Colonial Restaurant.

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