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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1953

Page

12

Nelsonville Sewage Permit Renewal Sought

Nelsonville faces a temporary renewal of its sewage discharge permit to the Hocking River. State health chief Waring recommends Aug 1, 1953 as a deadline to fully work out financing for a $300,000 treatment plant and to address sewer system bonds and rates. Local council studies land purchase near the East End outlet and pursues tax funding and railroad land negotiations.

Nelsonville F. H. Waring Ohio State Department of Health Paul Galvin Water Pollution Control Board City of Hocking River Waring State Board Ward Phillips Joseph Stedem Pierce Baird Council James F. Shumaker Chesnake & Ohio Railroad Desir Bdd East End Sig Ohio

Nelsonville High A Cappella Choir Premieres on Columbus TV

The Nelsonville High School A Cappella choir of forty five students appeared on a Columbus television show on March 23 under Mrs. JoAnn Hughes. Travel included school bus and cars with chaperones, a temporary missing student causing minor worry, and upon return the group received praise for their performance. They shopped in Columbus afterward, a standout item being a bright red colored chicken.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Columbus JoAnn Hughes Daniel Helfer Charles Tanguy Gene Hughes William Swank Hughes

Pre-School Clinic Set for April 7 in Nelsonville

A pre school immunization clinic will be held at Mount St. Mary Health Center in Nelsonville on Tuesday April 7. Sponsored by the PTA Health Council and directed by Athens Health Commissioner Dr. H. H. G. Southard, the clinic offers smallpox and diphtheria shots. Hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm. Children entering first grade or kindergarten next fall should be accompanied by a parent.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary PTA Health Council Athens City County HH. G. Southard

Local social notes and family visits across Ohio towns

Mrs. Tracy DelLille and son Rodney visited Mrs. Anna Higgins in Vinton. Ermal Ward and daughter Shelba joined relatives in Columbus. William Alexander and his sons visited his in laws the Ewings in Columbus. Riley Cardwell dined with brother and sister in law, honoring his sister's birthday. The Lemley family from Ironton visited the Hutchinsons. The Women’s Home Council met with Mrs Ralph George to study laundry shortcuts. Attendees included Lavina Sinsher and others. Attending the White Shrine installation were Mrs Charles V. Casto Mrs James Myers Mrs Dale Gleason Mrs Ralph George and Mrs Harley Cloud. Margaret Zoeller of Tipp City and Edna Lloyd of Cleveland visited cousins the Evans in Hill Butler. Charles Hamilton wed in Columbus while his parents were away. Leon Casto and sons with Billy Casto and baby visited their parents in Columbus. Jessie Braley visited Delia Kirkendall in Gallipolis. Byrd Alexander mentioned.

C. J. Lemley Larry Ironton John Hutchinson Women's Home Council Ralph George Lavina Sinsher Fern Davis Jane Poling Virginia Quickle Hazel Harmon Myrtle Metcalf Marietta Reynolds Charles V. Casto

Ohio Women To Be Topic Of BPW Talk

Mary C. Quinn of Cleveland will discuss Ohio Women of Distinction before the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club at Mrs. Jessie Shaffer’s home on Franklin Street Tuesday at 6 00 p m The event invites nonmembers to attend at 7 p m with dinner arrangements handled by local organizers.

Ohio Nelsonville Mary C. Quinn Cleveland Ohio Bell Telephone Company Business and Professional Women's Club Jessie Shaffer EK. Franklin Sr Miss Quinn Ohio Bell

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits List

Mount St. Mary Hospital records admissions for Alva Johnson Nelsonville John Snyder Murray City Charlotte Finsterwald Charleston W V Chester Lowery Glouster Route Mrs Lillie McKibben Zaleski Mrs H F Cranmer Nelsonville William Oliver The Plains Mrs Edward Murphy Nelsonville and daughter James Sutley Athens John Hartman Nelsonville Route 3 James Harkless New Plymouth Route 1 Thomas Lewis Glouster

Alva Johnson Nelsonville John Snyder Murray City Charlotte Finsterwald Charleston W. Va Chester Lowery Glouster Lillie McKibben Zaleski H. FE. Cranmer William Oliver the Plains Edward Murphy James Sutley Athens John Hartman James Harkless New Plymouth Thomas Lewis, Glouster

Recreation Commission To Meet Monday Night

Nelsonville mayor Paul Galvin calls City Recreation Commission meeting at City Hall Monday at 7 30 p m to discuss the summer program pool operations and outdoor recreation plans. Members listed include Gilbert Smith Mrs Bessie Ball Leonard Powell Bert Tolliver and Sheldon Powell.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin City Recreation Commission City Hall Gilbert Smith Bessie Ball Leonard Powell Bert Tolliver Sheldon Powell

Shrine Officers Honor Committees at Spring Party

Easter themed gathering at Little House honored Shrine officers and committees. Mrs Inez B Wilson and Harry Reeves welcomed 50 guests as Malvern Wilson designed ash trays in Ohio map shape. Guests enjoyed Easter decor, pictures, piano numbers, tea service, and gifts were presented for future installation on April 21.

Nelsonville Inez B Wilson Harry Reeves Logan the Shepherds of the Ohio Malvern Wilson Reeves Harry Davis Smoky Mountains Lena Keeton Robert Wilson Ruth Rees Charles Struhie Watcrman Shepherds

Road Repair Bids Opened in Nelsonville Streets

Nelsonville opened bids for repairing a dozen streets and alleys with a semi permanent bituminous treatment. Bidders were F H Brewer Co Lancaster and Highway Maintenance Co Athens for about 17799 square yards. Board of control led by Mayor Paul Galvin and Safety Service Director Raymond Smith analyzed bids with an award expected soon. A further bid opening for blacktopping Fort FE Franklin and Jefferson Streets is set for April 4.

Nelsonville Paul Galvin Safety Service Raymond Smith Board of Control F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster Highway Maintenance Co Athens Fort FE. Franklin and Jefferson Sts

Nelsonville Grocer Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

A. B. Johnson, a grocer on W. Washington St. in Nelsonville, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Mount St. Mary Hospital early Friday. His condition is reported as satisfactory.

Nelsonville A. B. Johnson W. Washington St Mount St. Mary Hospital

Truckers Association to Extend Pay Agreement in Nelsonville

The Independent Truckers Association voted to continue the existing temporary arrangement with PUCO permit holders until April 10. The pact includes a 6 cent per ton raise for the first mile of each haul as talks proceed toward a permanent settlement on transport pay. A joint meeting of the truckers committee permit holders and coal operators is set for City Hall Monday at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Tuckers Association PUCO City Hall

Plains Band Boosters Plan Monday Meeting

The Plains Band Boosters will meet Monday evening at the school to discuss upcoming events and support for the Plains band program.

Plains Boosters THE Plains—The Plains Band Boosters

Branch Chief Wins Community Service Award in Ohio

Nelsonville Economy Savings Loan branch manager R Baird was among three district managers honored with a Community Service Award at the Ohio Association of Small Loan Companies dinner in Jackson. City officials and local staff attended. Edward McFaul spoke. attendees included Bettie Tignor Margaret Hall Gerald Forbes and Tom Schultz Jr with Mayor Paul Galvin as a guest.

Nelsonville -- Pierce R. Baird Economy Savings Loan Ohio Association of Small Loan Companies Cambrian Hotel Jackson Ohio Edward McFaul Chicago Baird Nelsonville Bettie Tignor Margaret Hall Gerald Forbes Tom Schultz Paul Galvin

Cast omissions noted in Buchtel junior play Hillbilly Weddin

The report from Buchtel high school lists omissions in the junior class play Hillbilly Weddin. Sheila French played Mrs. Maxwell Harley Fiddler played Ronald Maxwell and James Forbes served as usher.

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