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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1955

Page

2

Architect Submits Plans To Board of Education

Nelsonville reports the school architect Joseph Baker of New York submitted rough plans for a new grade school. Site negotiations continue as the board approves rewiring, painting, and decoration projects at the senior and junior high buildings. A testing program for younger children entering school in 1955 is outlined, with tests to be arranged through Ohio University. Financial items include General Fund and School Lunch Fund payments, plus a $10,000 advance from the county auditor for upcoming payrolls and bills.

Nelsonville Schoo Joseph Baker New Ark City’ Board of ‘Education Vision C. Gray Hhailding Auaitorum Futt@ing Supt. Gray Cmaren Psychology Department of Ohio Supt Gray Win Ne Maron Charles Evans West Kennet Orwiler Dale ‘Foster Orlando Howson Joe North Orwiler Howson Foster North Athletic Commission Evans

Nelsonville Social Notes and Church Gatherings

Nelsonville notes list multiple church groups meeting Thursday evening including WSCS at the Methodist Church parlor 8am? and Mary Martha group at the Christian Church. Other items mention Pinegrove Avenue, and devotions led by Gilbert Weise with Mrs William Stechem presenting program.

Mary Martha Christian’ Church Mire Norman Hinich Pinegrove ‘Ave. Sire Gilbert Weise William Stechem

Group Sponsors Sale Nelsonville

A rummage sale sponsored by the reorganized Latter Day Saints Church will be held Saturday at the Logic Building from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit local church relief efforts and community programs.

Nelsonville Latter Day Saints Church

Bert Orr Dies at 83 in Bashan Home

Bert Orr, 83, of Bashan, died Tuesday at 6 pm at his son Calvin Orr's home after a three year illness. He leaves six children, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a sister Mia Torrence of Delaw Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at Sutton Methodist Church with burial in Sutton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bashan residence.

Ure Bashan Calvin Orr Cole Columbus Mia Myrtle Torrence Delaw Ohio Sutton Methodist Church Sutton Cemetery

Community Notices List Obscure Names and Residences

A garbled notice lists individuals including Victor Dixon Nelsonville, Robert Anders Murray City, William Set Nelsonville, Joseph Binderbasin Trimble, Virgie Archer Murray, Thomas Collins Gore, Mike Luca Nelsonville, Jerry Hutton Nelsonville, Hugh Scott Nelsonville Route. It references family roles and locations with no clear action.

Victor Dixon

William Rayboul Rites to Be Friday at Warren-North

Funeral services for William Rayboul will be conducted by Rev. John Lloyd Evats at 2 p.m. Friday at the Warren-North Funeral Home. Friends may call at any time. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery.

William Rayboul John Lloyd Evats Presbyterian Church Pam Warren-North Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Campbell Dies in Columbus Hospital at 68

Nelsonville native Campbell dies Tuesday night in Columbus hospital at 68 after serving as stationary engineer and coal operator. Survived by son Gordon Campbell of Newark and brother Carl Campbell of Whitehouse. Funeral arrangements by Warren-North. native of Glouster, long resident of Nelsonville and Columbus. member of Scottish Rite and Mystic Shrine. widow Tena Campbell preceded him by years.

Nelsonville Farm Campbell Columbus Hospital Earl N.dyteriat Wreewen Ue Sceenem University Sonic Fraternity Columbus Scottish Rite Our- Mystic Shrine Tena Campbell Gordon Campbell Newark Carl Campbell White House Toledo Warren-North Funeral Home Glouster Nelsonville North-Hocking Coal Co Murray City Columbu Neil Mabel Campbell The Pres

Downington Resident Dies in Ohio and Florida Relatives

Downington resident rumenur-rawara weien, 33, died at 2 a.m. today at his home. Surviving are his wife Bessie, two sons Edward Jr. in England and Edgar in Columbus, four stepsons and three stepdaughters, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Downington, with burial in Wells Cemetery. friends may call at the Ewing floral home.

Rumenur Rawara Weien Downington Bessie Edward, Jr England Edgar Columbus Howard Clarence Brickles Springfeld Avery Brickles Kentucky Lawrence Brickles Grace Price Florence Cleland Springfield Ohio Josephine Dilcher Florida

Man Fined For Accident Involving Vehicle Sideswipe

Vilas County police charged Delno Cummans with leaving the scene and failing to report an accident after a Tuesday 2:25 am sideswipe on Chestnut Street. The parked pickup suffered rear fender and wheel damage while the car sustained front damage including fender headlight and bumper. Patrolman Don Bumgardner filed the complaint. Cummans pleaded guilty in May court and was fined $50.

Sraourn Vilas Oy Sity Delno Cummans

Family Kinship Mention in Ohio Obituary Fragments

A fragment notes a brother from Highland Ohio and two sisters Mrs Rodney Brown of Rushville and Margine Miller of Hillsboro. The brief item centers on surviving relatives listed in a local obituary context.

Highland Ohio Rodney Brown Rushville Margine Miller Hillsboro

Nelsonville Birth Notice for Robert Eugene

Mr and Mrs of 473 Jackson St announce the birth of Robert Eugene born March at Mount St Mary Hospital. The notice lists family names and local places in Mason City and South Main, reflecting a fragmented OCR obituary style with multiple misread lines.

Nelsonville Jackson St Robert Eugene Mount ‘St. Mary Hata Iran Atensurtia Rotinette Mason City Ana Wills Roe He Geddes

Mineral area social notes include visitors and gatherings

Mineral residents report Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs Robert Dinsmore of New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs C V Hester of Athens. Clifford Andrews of Athens made a business call in Mineral. Zanesville guests Mee and Mrs Clifton Swain and son Jeff, weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs D T McAfee and Owen McAfee. Orland Ely home hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Arnold Goodwin of Newark and Mr and Mrs Carsey of Athens, Frank Davies and Mrs Chesser. A cottage prayer meeting was for Mrs Mary Ely who is homebound.

Mineral Robeert Dinsmore New Marshfield C. V. Hester Clifford Andrews Athens Zanesville Mee Clifton Swain Jeff D. T. McAfee Owen McAfee Dayton Orland Ely Arnold Goodwin Newark Carsey Frank Davies Chesser Mary Ely Este Mia Wa" Brooks Pomeroy

Rotary Institute Focuses on World Affairs at WAI Meet

The Rotary Club hosts a two day WAI Meet with the theme World Affairs in the Atomic Age. Prominent speakers discussed global problems as hundreds of high school students attended the event under the supervision of Superintendent of Schools. The program provided local students with a chance to engage and learn about international matters.

Rotary Clube Tour Tteke Eitenry Spears

Driver Fined Sent to Jail in Athens County Court

Russell Ball pleaded guilty before Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to three days in jail. He also faced a separate charge of stealing a sugar bowl from a restaurant with a 10 dollar fine. Clyde Singer, arrested for intoxication and disturbing the peace, pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars and costs. The report mentions Sheriff George Bateman and an attempted plan involving Dindes into the Athens County jail in his wooden leg.

Glouster Russell Ball Thomas Williams, Sr Ball Clyde Singer Inger Singer George Bateman Athens County

Scouts Receive Badges After Honor Dinner

Nelsonville Troop 64 held a Court of Honor dinner in the Elks dining room with about 100 attendees. Merit and second class badges were awarded to named scouts, Steve Matheny was re installed, and Parkersburg leaders attended helping with the ceremony and living circle prayer.

Nelsonville Elks Hocking Bitice Parkersburg Fommy Cox Mickey Young Don Walle Terry Harkins George Huddy Walter Laneback Ed Voigt Charles Laneback Ronnie, Bean Orville Acki James Marke Dim Hellyer Jerry Norris Charles Lineback Jim Hellyer Terry Tignor Steve Matheny Bob Harris Helen Ant Lo Wharton Ar. Markle

Nelsonville High School Class Plans 6 Year Reunion

Class of 1949 of Nelsonville High School will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Robert Fick 224 Fort Street to plan a six year reunion with the annual Alumni banquet. The class missed its five year anniversary in 1954 and all local members are asked to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Robert Fick Fort St .Plang

Nelsonville man pleads guilty to intoxication

Nelsonville resident John Fellum pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor Earl Hilleary. He was fined 100 dollars and costs. The affidavit was signed by Mrs. Mary Fellum.

Nelsonville John Fellum Earl ‘Hilleary Mary Fellum

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