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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
5
Local unemployment office in the former YMCA building Fort Street will be open Tuesday March 28 instead of Wednesday. The one week adjustment was announced and applies only to that period.
The Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion asks Nelsonville city authorities to enforce a 10 p.m. curfew for all children 16 and under and to enact or clarify curfew ordinances. The plan, approved unanimously, aims to curb late night loitering and protect youth, with Memorial Day program changes discussed for Fort Street Cemetery.
Marie Ellen Keeney known as Sissy, daughter of Theodore and Marie Keeney, had a funeral service March 11 at the Deanville residence. Pallbearers included Lloyd Merriman Dean Williams Tom Reynolds and Danny Milligan. Attending were several relatives from Columbus Lancaster Buchtel Selma and Nelsonville. The Rev John Lloyd Evans assisted with Miss Helen Chappie officiating and Fred Thompson sang.
A four acre private field on the Bentley Brothers farm near Route 33 is planned as Sundown park with twenty 1500 watt lights on eight poles, bleachers for 400, a refreshment stand and public address system. Two or more games weekly are planned starting about May 1.
R. W. Veon and his son Lance Veon of Lorraine spent the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosser and Mrs. Charles Edington.
Mrs Bessie Warehime led devotion and presented a program for the Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church hosted at her home. Jean Carpenter presided over a brief business session as 12 members enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting moves to April 6 at Mrs Josie Green’s home with Diamond St Patluck.
Circle 2 WSCS of the Methodist Church met in Mrs Tom Bush home with Mrs Mildred Carlin leading devotion and Mrs Freda Newton giving a study review. Winners were Mrs Paul Niswander and Mrs Ruth Barber as 15 members hosted two guests. April meeting date set at Mrs Frances Stage home.
London reports President Truman has been named honorary Deputy First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scottish Free Masons.
Nelsonville's William Meyer Coal Co. wins the six month coal supply contract for the municipal electric plant at 4.24 dollars per ton run of mine delivered. Bids opened by the city board of control include Lon Coakley and Edward Green. Meyer bid selected. Plant uses about 500 tons monthly.
The York Roosevelt Club plans a Sunday gathering at 2 p.m. in the Red Men's Hall with a potluck luncheon and entertainment provided for attendees.
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