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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

3

Carnival Contract Signed for 1956 Nelsonville Festival

Nelsonville society members signed a contract for the 1956 Parade of the Hills festival with the Gooding Co to provide carnival services. The agreement, dated March 3, names Clyde Byers as last year’s general chair and lists committee members Homer Adams Vern Coakley Joe Keller Myron Cox and Gerald Gooding as general chairman. Insurance plans and festival site coverage are being explored. A separate note mentions the Hyperion Club meeting with fourteen members attending and Easter prayers led by president Mrs. Harold Koker.

Hyperion Club Joe B.D Harold Koker

Policemen's Ball Planned for March 30 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police announce a Policemen's Ball set for Friday March 30 at the Nelsonville Hall, starting at 9 p.m. Vic Joyce's Orchestra will provide music, and tickets are on sale by local police department members. Proceeds go to buy special police equipment, with firemen and Volunteers partnering in the carnival activities.

Nelsonville Nelson Lle Les Hall Vic Joyce Methodist Church Chiareh Jefferson F. Columbus William ,Paddock Church Army First Methodist Tyterion Sraster Jack Sowers Ausatant Larry Crothers Bem

Zaleski Youth Talent Show Promises Summer Recreation Funds

The Zaleski Youth plan a Friday talent show to raise money for summer recreation. Adults and youths are invited to enter and compete for prizes. The notice lists several residents of Nelsonville New Lexington and Haydenville among attendees and participants.

Aleski Zaleski

Fisherman’s League meeting lists members and plans

SALTIMORE Md A meeting of the Fish and Game Conservation League features 21 members led by Flynn the tap room proprietor. Linda Ogle is press liaison with two Leap Year cock tails touted as unbeatable. Officers include Phyllis Adkins vice president Judy Leach secretary Douglas Burke treasurer. Secretaries say 4 gin and orange juice concoct will be available. Several local residents are mentioned visiting relatives in Columbus and Huntington. A low grade uranium coal note appears fragmentary.

Saltimore Arthur Fish Ant Flynn Game Conservation League Linda Ogle Dent Phyllis Adkins Vice Press Ilent Judy Leach Ing Douglas Burke Patty Booth Tion Everett Hewlett A. Scotch Nermouth

Hamden WAC Assigned to Fort Sill Oklahoma

Hamden WAC Pvt Ellen L Salmons of Hamden High School was assigned to the 4030th Area Service Unit at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Delegates Tom Odenthal and Bruce Hartman accompanied her. The program included visits to state officials and a luncheon with Lt Gov John W Brown.

Nels Ivy Amo Buchtel High School Beckeal Hamden WAC Ellen L High School Salmons Albert W. Salmons Columbus Tom Odenthal 4030Th Area Service Bruce Hartman Fort Sill Oklagram

Nelsonville court fines for traffic and dog leash rules

Nelsonville reports fines for unsafe operation and speeding with two drivers, plus a March 1 to November 1 leash ordinance. Police Chief James Cope notes dogs must be tied or penned to curb street roaming. Mary Elizabeth was named in a separate court filing as per Mt. Carmel Hospital notice.

Nelsonville Nelson Mt. Carmel Hospital Mary Elizabeth Portland Maine Elden W" Lawson Thorn Ville Richard E. Figting Lancaster Lsonville James Cope Cope

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