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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1961

Page

10

Battle Account of the 18th Ohio at Stone River and Chicamauga

The Nelsonville and York Township unit Co G of the 18th Ohio Regiment is described through Sgt. L. L. Scott’s memoirs. It covers Stone River and Chicamauga battles, muster rolls, cemetery losses, and 1890s society reunions, noting 32 of the original company died and 6,000 graves at Murfreesboro National Cemetery.

Nville Ohio Regiment Nelsonville York Township L. L. Scott Stone River Chicamauga Scott Murfreesboro 18Th Ohio Cedar Woods J. C. Springer Ing Co. G Charles A. Cable John C. Barron William Quigley William S. Bell Thomas R. Blake John F. Camp James Verity John M. Johnson Thomas M. Linton Thomas Sheppard Edward Butt Benjamin J Almond R. Burrell William H. Bowers Charles Barker Hiram G. Smith Co. G Sgt Chattanooga Gettysburg A.C Rosecrans Society of Co. G C. W. Cable Cable W. P. Sheppard D. L. Cox Robert Fitzgerald Logan J. W. Hushower Columbus H. C. Comstock

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Discharges Noted

A list from Mount St. Mary Hospital records births and discharges including multiple families in Nelsonville Logan Glouster The Plains and surrounding communities. Entries show several births one set of twins and numerous discharged patients with a note that 4 units of blood were used.

Easter Egg Hunt Planned By VFW Post

Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at their riverside home at 1 p.m. Sunday. Children up to age 12 can participate in three divisions: infants, 2 to 5, and over 5 to 12. Prizes will be awarded in all divisions. members, auxiliary and friends are invited to observe and oversee.

Nelsonville George Talbot VFW Post 3467 Post Talbot Room 206 Security Bank Judy

Straitsville Woman Dies

Mrs. Julia Braddock Williams aged 76 died at her home Sunday after a long illness. She is survived by husband David, two daughters Novella Linn and Dottie Brown, a son Braddock, Logan. a granddaughter four grandsons and two great grandchildren. She was born in Logan and moved to New Straitsville in 1905. She was a member of Swastika Council Pocahontas Lodge. Services at New Straitsville Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery. Lodge services at cemetery.

Thomas Mary Catherine Staley Braddock Logan New Straitsville Davd Novella Linn Dottie Brown Braddock Williams Swastika Council Pocahontas Lodge Trevey New Straitsville Methodist Church Joe Walburn

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Summary

USDA market snapshot from Cincinnati shows cattle and calves at 1500 and 150 head, steady to higher in select grades. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady with high choice active, cows and bulls steady, stockers and feeders trading around 22 to 25 per cwt for good grades, bears steady at 12.00 to 12.25.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA

Gun Victim Phillip Whitmore Services Set for Tuesday

Phillip Whitmore, Nelsonville native and Epiphany Church member, died after a gun in his friend’s home discharged while cleaning. Davis boy, who was handling the revolver, aided by police and ambulance. Services scheduled 1 p.m. Tuesday at Church of The Epiphany with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Davis Williams Phillip Nelsonville Lewis Margaret Birtcher Whitmore Church of the Epiphany Episco Pals Dew Virgene Whitmore Phyllis Margaret Hunter Glouster Joan Harold Howard John Denver Smathers Brenda Beverly Reeves Lawrence Reeves Kenneth Orwiler John Coker Episcopal Church Green Lawn Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Marriage License for John D Morgan and Velma Faulk

John D. Morgan, 30, of Dayton, and Velma Maxine Faulk, 27, of Pomeroy, obtained a marriage license. The notice lists both parties and their home towns in a standard civil-record entry.

John D. Morgan Dayton Velma Maxine Faulk Pomeroy

Ask Any Girl Opens Tonight at Point Pleasant High

The Point Pleasant High School senior class presents the comedy Ask Any Girl tonight at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Sharon Nibert Mike Shaw and Richard Escue head the cast with Phyllis Litchfield Bill Wallace and others in supporting roles.

Point Pleasant New York Sharon Nibert Mike Shaw Richard Escue Phyllis Litchfield Bill Wallace Reta Jividen Judy Getty Paula May Linda Cottrill Sue Adkins Janet Eschenaur Janie Oshel Jeanine Jordan Keith Hill Mickey Snead Becky Martin Sharon Schwarz Edward Jackson Cher

Regional Meeting for Mason Southwest Attendance Workers

Representatives from Boone Cabell Kanawha Lincoln Logan Putnam Wayne and Mason counties meet at the Mason County Board of Education office in POINT PLEASANT for a West Virginia Attendance Workers Association Southwest Region gathering hosted by the Mason County school system. Dr. Margaret Ross of Kanawha County speaks on Recognizing the Emotionally Disturbed Child. Rev. Kenneth Chandler discusses Christianity and Emotional Stability. a noon luncheon at Henderson school precedes a tour of the Mason County Courthouse.

Point Pleasant Boone Cabell Kanawha Lincoln Logan Putman Wayne Mason Counties Mason County Board of Education West Virginia Attendance Workers Association of Southwest Region Mason County Margaret Ross Kanawha County Kenneth Chandler Main St. Baptist Church Henderson School Mason County Court House

Nelsonville Couples Tie The Knot At Judge Schoonover Home

Beulah Thom as and Marion Kasler, both of Nelsonville, were married at Judge Schoonover home on Friday in a quiet ceremony.

Nelsonville Beulah Thomas Marion Kasler

Conrad Fined for 50 mph in 35 mph Canal St Zone

Charles B. Conrad of Logan paid a $15 fine plus costs in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court after being cited for driving 50 mph in a 35 mph Canal Street zone.

Nelsonville Charles B. Conrad Culver St Logan Earl Hilleary Canal St

York High Honor Roll Includes Eight With As

York High School announces honor roll listings from principal Clyde S. Byers. Freshmen: Mary Wray Norma Dalton Jim Eckles Velma Newtun Ruth Ann Kineer Gerald ing Smathers Robert Sharb Sandra Bentley Carol Sue Davis Joan Hallett Linda Kinnison. Sophomores: Reta Klinebriel Pat Vozel Dianne Anders Patty Matheny Ella Cox Laura Hartman Jane Levins. Junior: Mike Bullock Bob Valhoon Dianne Dupler Cecil Neel Ralph Wetzel Candy Spencer. Senior: Helen Campbell Janet Lanning Richard Martin Betty Kennard Sheila Robinette Erma Campbell Wanda Peacock Judy Wooten Carol McCullock.

Mary Wray Norma Dalton Jim Eckles Velma Newtun Ruth Ann Kineer Geralding Smathers Robert Sharb Reta Klinebriel Pat Vozel Dianne Anders Patty Matheny Ella Cox Laura Hartman Jane Levins Mike Bullock Bob Helen Campbell Janice Lanning Richard Martin Betty Kennard Shelia Robinette Erma Campbell Wanda Peacock Judy Wooten Carol McCullock Candy Spencer Carol McCulloch Sheila Robinette

Shrine Event Honors Lodge Officers at Little House

Shrine officers Malvern Wilson and Vivian Maccombs were honored at a Friday evening gathering at the Girl Scout Little House in Nelsonville. Four Jack Sherick dance students performed two numbers while Mrs. Harriet Sayers accompanied piano. Attendees enjoyed contests, Shrine year-in-review pictures, and Easter themed table décor with candy eggs and gifts for all 30 guests.

Nelsonville Forsythia Girl Scout Little House Vivian Maccombs Malvern Wilson Shepherds of the Hocking Valley Shrine Jack Sherick Dance Studio Bowery Louisville Lu Math Ew Weaver Merrilee Kunzman Patsy Cox Sandy Wilson Harriet Sayers

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Men Raphael E. Cook Daniel L. Cox Patrick Connor Charles J. Cooley James Connor Daniel Cox Joseph Clary Francis Cox John Charlton George L. Crane Jeremiah T. Clemens William Connor Henry Cook James Coleman William Crooks Michael Dial Andrew Davis Orin W. Davis John Figgins William Graham Luucius W. Hull Samuel D. Hull John Juniper Reuben Juniper Jeremiah Juniper John C. Linton Lawrence Lowrey David Low William §. Myers Robert G. Moorehead Thomas R. Myers Isaiah Myers Theodore J. Mosher Alonzo Newton Zebulon P. Nanna John W. Nanna Gershom Newton Alexander W. Nelson John Pritchard William H. Patton William Penrod John Rice Justin G. Randolph John H. Roach William Radcliffe Francis M. Robbins Luterone L. Roberts Rufus Springer Jacob Stone Mount ST. Mary Hospital Roland Decker Pearl Hettinger Rockbridge Donald Young the Plains Ralph Farrar Donald Lax Jane Sawyers Aurilla Anderson Nelson Ville Ethel Blower Jessie Atkinson McArthur Mary Lamb Corning Robert Hillyer, Sr Chauncey Jerry Maxwell Bay Route 1 Florence O'Neil Mary Rawlings Don Newman Murray City Norma Lehman Gore Lizzie Barber Mary Redd Pauline Knowlton Lena Wesney Milton Roy Knapp Albany Edward Siemer Harriet Arnold Shawnee Gloria Schooler Athens John H. Carter Viola Turner William Cartwright Garnet Withem Elizabeth Beveridge Elmer _ Beitelschies Route Charles Wallace Ernest Williams Trimble Ephraim W. Allen Carl Snyder Jerry Hartley Nellie Hartshorn James Garrett South Bloomingville Dorothy White Mary Lehman Lilly B. Day Wanda Kehl Hemlock John Davis Charles Woods Mineral Marguerite Newton Nellie Lowery Elizabeth Parry Carl Loper Virginia Warren VFW Post Straitsville Julia Braddock Williams Nick J. Sanborn Ie Mitchell Natalie Waugh John Mitchell Bill Blain Mike Bragg Gary Young Charles Holstein Mike Bailey Don Stamper Frances Keener Jam Cottrill Sherry Pierce Karen Jones Patty Brown Patti Machir Wanda McAbee Evelyn Borrer Patty Miller Vicki Stevens Mason York High Buchtel — the York High School Clyde S. Byers Sandra Bentley Carol Sue Davis Joan Hallett Linda Kinnison Carl R. Adams Chance Vought Astronautics Dallas Tex Adams C. E. Sheridan Amesville Richard M. Havens Kurtz Ave R.B Call LY C. B. Nye CO Plymouth Volkswagen Cadillac Pontiac FORD Stimson and Palmer Streets Rambler Platt’s Rambler Union St Kenneth Kolt Studebaker Glen Immerman Donnie Shetland Windy Hills Farm Dick Vaughan Larry Ennis White's Mill LY Ehmer Hatch Chestnut Lancaster Dickson Rendering Co Marietta Vertagreen Higgins Feed Richland Ave Stout Farm Supply Stimson St Structural Steel Rosenberg’ S Rardin Brothers Athens Office Supply Mathews Goodyear Saer Wheaton Fred W. Weber Fred W. Weber LY Mathews Excello Reet Nesco Sebring Building Center LY 3 Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY W. O. Rose Paul Hupp E. E. Williams G. F. Pincelli Janitros Furnace L. E. White West Roofing Co Depot St D. M. Goddard W. State Grange Insurance Baughman Agency George W. Ford Rapp Baker and Stauffer E. State Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams CO John van Meter Mill St Towne House Rill Hilltop Restaurant Berry Claxton Hotel Parkette Drive- In Richland Avenue Putnam Ave Zanesville Indianapolis Ind New Marshfield Jack Juliana ST Parkersburg The McArthur Savings and Loan Co Vivian’s Aviaries and Aquarium W. Fair Ave Easter Bunnies Tom Rannow Second Street Dannies Danniel Trailer Sales, Inc Hart House Alen Carter Cash's B.S.A Zundapp-Ducati Jbe Billy Perry Motor Sales Nels Rt. 1 Hawks Cycle Gail Walking Equipment Company Cushman Eagle Schwinn Maplewood Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine Maine Guysville Carol and Mike Gaston Harold Goddard Bartlett East State Street Athens, Ohio OLDS ALGEO Motor Sales E. State ST
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