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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

9

O L Taylor known merchant rites held in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs William Oakley and son Paul attended the funeral of O L Taylor of Lancaster last week. Taylor formerly operated stores in Athens Nelsonville Jacksonville and Lancaster. He leaves a wife three children two brothers Arthur of Jacksonville Burk of Huntington W Va and one sister Mrs Oakley. Burial was in Lancaster.

Nelsonville William Oakley Paul O. L. Taylor Lancaster Taylor O. L Athens Jacksonville Arthur Burk Huntington W.va Oakley

Rotary club screens sea fishing and mountain hunting reels

Dick Banks of Athens presented reels showing deep sea fishing and Rocky Mountain wild game hunting to Rotary Club members Tuesday. Dr. W. H. Hyde arranged the program with Vernon Burkhart of Barnesville as district governor guest. Also present were D. Sams of Athens and Dr. Julian Goodsman.

Nelsonville Rocky Mountain Rotary Club Dick Banks Athens W. H. Hyde Vernon Burkhart Barnesville Rotary Rotary Progress D. Sams Julian Goodsman

Auditor Reports Balances of 29000 In City Funds

Nelsonville city finances show total funds ending February at 29 430 24 up from 26 499 25 receipts 16 638 06 disbursements 13 707 07. General fund receipts 2 430 60 spent 2 362 38 balance 1116 22. Direct relief started month 527 60 receipts 528 37 disbursed 800 balance 256 06. Light plant fund end 6445 60 from 7524 73. receipts 4277 10 disbursements 5356 23. Water account rose to 9360 58. new collection period receipts 7070 90 disbursements 2405 13. Auto tax fund receipts 120 none disbursements end balance 1104 12. Gas tax 2357 88. receipts 1485 disbursements 781 33. Recreation 54 84 park 46 43 unchanged. Parking meter transfers 2001 cut balance to 1554 66. receipts 686 09. Sewer fund paid 1 leaving 1431 25. Water deposit 4977 58 light deposit 725 02.

Service Safety Homer Adams

Funeral for Nettie Millhone Held at Locust Grove

The community gathers as Miss Nettie Millhone is laid to rest in Locust Grove. Attendees include Mrs. Lillian Hoy and Lecca, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Dumm and Bobby, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob West. Regular illness and daily routines are noted with Melvin Mettler assisting at the Dayton grocery during the illness of T. E. Mettler. Connie Diana Jones joins the local roster as daughter of Nelson Jones and Ann Macklin, born March 4.

Laurelville Lillian Hoy Lecca W. K. Dumm Bobby Bob West Nettie Millhone Locust Grove T. E. Mettler Melvin Dayton Mettler Bob Hooks Joe Susan Rockford Denver Drum Celesta Hoy G. C. Jacobs Opal Miller Lester Weaver Nelson Jones Ann Macklin Connie Diana George Swepston Joyce Dora Mowery J. M. Walker Hilliards Jean Shupe Lee Dumm Circleville Bridge Club Ruby McClelland Dorothy McClelland

Nelsonville WSCS Holds Social Session at Church

The Nelsonville Methodist Church WSCS held its general session Monday night in the church social rooms. Miss Bessie Stephenson played piano as officers and members gathered. Mrs. Wesley Hawk presided over devotionals led by Mrs. Victor Oakley, with the program by Mrs. Leonard Myers and a duet by Mrs. Roy Backus and Mrs. Ray Ashby. Refreshments were served by Circle 2 led by Mrs. Harry Stage and Mrs. John Williams.

Nelsonville WSCS Methodist Church Bessie Stephenson Wesley Hawk Victor Oakley Leonard Myers Roy Backus Ray Ashby

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Meets At Mrs Butts Home

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. in the home of Mrs. L. F. Butts. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Earl Worthington, Mrs. Edna Raine, and Mrs. Willia Brown. The program will be presented by Mrs. Ruth Patton and Mrs. Ava Fuller.

The Methodist Church L. F. Butts Earl Worthington Edna Raine Willia Brown Ruth Patton Ava Fuller

Winchester guests visit Oakley family ties noted

The Brooks and Oakley families from Winchester Kentucky hosted Mr. and Mrs. William Oakley last week. Art Fisk traveled to Columbus Tuesday and Wednesday due to the illness of Denny Fisk. Ed Dewhurst Mae Shockley hosted cousins including Frank Price Kate Smith and Herbert Price on Tuesday.

Dale Brooks Ruth C. Oakley Charlotte Butler Winchester William Oakley Art Fisk Columbus Denny Fisk Ed Dewhurst Mae Shockley Frank Price Kate Smith Herbert

Murray City PTA Meeting News and Local Visits

The Murray City PTA met in the Auditorium with Mrs. Dorothy Brown presiding. The high school band, directed by Miss Mary Ann McKinley, provided entertainment and the tenth grade won an award for most parents present. Refreshments followed in the economics room as locals traded greetings and visits with relatives from Nelsonville to Columbus.

Murray City PTA Dorothy Brown Mary Ann McKinley Lena Keeton Goldie Hoffman Grace Robson Hocking Valley Nelsonville Almeda Moody Goluster Helen Wilson Carl Carsner New Lexington Robert Fullen Steve Abahazie Columbus Helen Abahazie Harry McNutt Zanesville James Evans Andy Workman Detroit Mike Kranick John Sabo Robert Mitchell Mount Carmel Hospital Tom Smith Delbtt Thompson Delbert Thompson Howard Craft

Youth Meet At Nelsonville Church In Southeast Ohio

The Southeast Ohio Area Youth Meet convenes at Nelsonville Christian Church this weekend with 175 expected registrants. Registration Friday 4 to 6 p.m. precedes a fellowship supper directed by Herman Patton of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society, with Harold Monroe Dr George Earl Owen and district youth chairs in attendance. Delegates from Newark Portsmouth McConnellsville McArthur Jackson Marietta Athens Glouster Trimble Millfield Crooksville are expected. Program includes worship life interest groups panels and recreation. William Barrows presides district. local officers James Cope president Shirley Streets VP and Jack Tharp secretary treasurer. Banquet Saturday night and Friendship Circle Sunday after dinner.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Herman Patton Cleveland Ohio Christian Missionary Society Ohio Harold Monroe George Earl Owen Richard Willcox Millfield William Cooper Utica Harry Daugherty Portsmouth Newark McConnelsville McArthur Jackson Marietta Athens Glouster Trimble Crooksville William Barrows Young Peoples’ Group James Cope Shirley Streets Jack Tharp

$4000 in Office Safe Saved by Phone Call

A Columbus woman saved about $4000 from her office safe after a mysterious telephone call frightened an intruder. Celia Woodyard heard a door slam below the office above the O. R. Woodyard funeral home and found a broken drawer. the thief left thousands in bills untouched.

Celia Woodyard O. R

Class of '45 Plans Nelsonville Reunion Meeting

The Nelsonville High School Class of 1945 will meet at 8 p.m. in the Tri Psi Sorority rooms to finalize reunion plans linked to the Alumni banquet.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Tri Psi

Hearing Postponed in Nelsonville for Fred Dresher

A complaint against Fred Dresher, local, charged with disturbing the peace by quarreling, was scheduled in mayor's court last night and has been continued to Friday evening.

Nelsonville Fred Dresher

Woman recovering after fall fractures arm

Mrs John Owens is recovering at her East Franklin Street home after a fall that fractured a bone in her left arm.

Nelsonville John Owens East Franklin St

Mrs Julius Fischer Taken To University Hospital

Mrs Julius Fischer was taken Monday to University Hospital in Columbus for observation and treatment.

Nelsonville Julius Fischer University Hospital, Columbus

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