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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
5
NexZONVILLE Sam Thomas of Nelsonville retires after 42 years with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co and predecessors. A testimonial banquet honored him last night with about 50 attendees from Nelsonville and the area.
Nelsonville reports an 8:30 a m Sunday worship at First Methodist led by Rev F M Wentz to suit summer travel and activities. the 10:30 a m regular service will follow. A banquet honors retiring Nelsonville division service man Bovie with gifts from colleagues and managers.
Nelo i ny to me Wwous of the Buchtel Methodist Church sponsors a bake sale with orders via Mrs Bookman at 1100W4 or Mrs Melvin Russell at 1132W4. Delivery is Tuesday evening and proceeds aid the purchase of a stove and refrigerator for the church.
Nelsonville on Route 1 Jack Phillips was fined 10 and costs and placed under a 300 peace bond in a case heard by Mr Magistrate George Schoonover on disturbing the peace at the behest of Fred Pritts. Dude Windle of Murray City was acting by Maywood Byers, constable.
The notice states show times on Friday at 6 45 starting and Saturday from 1 40 with continuous schedule. The fragment highlights the start times for both days.
In Nelsonville three men faced fines after arrests by the state patrol. Harley L. Allen forfeited 15 dollars bond on unsafe operation, Jimmy E. Cavanaugh paid 10 dollars plus costs for driving to the left of center, and Guy Fellem was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. In Columbus, Donald A. Sanning, formerly of Murray City, began work as a cargo agent for Trans World Airlines at Port Columbus.
Nelsonville church notices list services and speakers across denominations with Sunday school and midweek events. The section also records numerous real estate transfers in Athens and surrounding counties, naming buyers, sellers, and property descriptions.
The Mex dress editor asks readers to contribute service members' addresses with town and contributor name. The free service lists names such as BURRITT AB Lowell R Albany AF 15585908 P.O. Box 1511 Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas for publication in Mail Call.
Common Pleas Court affirmed the Dover Township Trustees as sole owners of a lot in Chaun teey. The trustees had filed a petition to clear a cloud on the land title claiming the 1823 deed to the township was lost, seeking a clear ownership record. Some individuals from the era remain in parts of Central America.
Hospital notes show multiple discharge entries and patient mentions including Mrs Minnie Chadwell of Millfield Route 1, Mrs Mabel James from Murray, Miss Jeri Lynn Pickett of Nelsonville, and several others across Glouster New Straitsville and surrounding areas. Names appear with route numbers and local towns.
Nelsonville police investigate a burglary at Saratoga Grill reported by owner Bill Myers. Between 30 and 50 dollars in change from a jukebox and bowling machine were stolen, with coin boxes pried open in a side room while the cafe was open.
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