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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1955

Page

5

Nelsonville water plant praised after inspection

The Nelsonville water treatment plant received a favorable report from state health officials after a Jan. 21 inspection. The finished water met standards with low iron and manganese, though some pipes showed rust and needed cleaning and repainting. Officials commended superintendent Watson Wolfe and operators for efficient operation.

Nelsonville Mint Earl Hilleary F. H. Waring Mangan Council Ohio H. M. Boocks Columbus Elim Watson Wolfe Harry West

Nelsonville Garden Club Annual Tea Hosts 75 Guests

Nelsonville Garden Club president welcomes 75 members and guests to its annual tea in the Methodist Church social rooms on Saturday afternoon. William Friedrich of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric introduces Bernard E. Swisher, forester, who discusses highway trees with slides. Herman Humphrey, Plains schools superintendent, shares Yellowstone Park experiences with his wife. Mrs Miles Howe introduces Helen Thomas and the Triple Thread group, as coffee hour begins with lace-covered tables.

Nelsonvisltors Snackenberg Nelsonville Garden Club Welcom Methodist Church Beonard Ayers William Friedrich Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Bernard E. Swisher Columbus Willty Herman Humphrey Plains Yellowstone ‘Park Tims Nine Union Blels

Community notices and church events in Dayton area

Easter refreshments and party planning details from the Society meeting are listed, along with a concert at Nelsonville High School by the Sweet Chariot Choir sponsored by Wiley Chapel A M E Church. Other items note Holy Week services, officer elections, and a Cosmopolitan Club gathering. Weekend visitors include Boyce Snackenberg and family from Lansing, Michigan.

Sweet Chariot Choir Dayton Ohio Nelsonville High School Wiley Chapel A.M.E

Ex-Resident Hulburt Dies at 72 in Painesville

Gerald Hulburt a former Nelsonville resident died at 72 after moving his family to Painesville 39 years ago. An electrician by trade he directed at the old Nelsonville Electric Co. and later worked for Hocking Power Co. Survived by three sons a daughter and a grandson at Ohio University. Funeral held in Painesville.

Mae—Taeron Hurburt Nelsonville Painesville Hoburt Nelsonville Electric Co Hocking Power Co Bill Koenig Hocking Power Anna Tullis JA. Tullis Valley Register Blane Washington St Hulburt John Theron Howard Hulburt Rachel John Hulburt Meadeville, Pa Nevil William Nevil Ohio University Mony

Police report traffic mishap on Jefferson Street

Police reported a traffic mishap on Jefferson Street Monday around 4 pm involving cars driven by Thomas R. Mills of Carbondale and Thomas Schultz of Nelsonville Route 1. Mills said he stopped at the intersection from East Columbus Street, did not see other cars, then pulled into the street and was struck. He was accompanied by Frieda Mills.

Exsonville Jefferom St Thomas R. Mills Carbondale Thomas Schultz Nelsonville Mills Don Baumgardner E. Columbus St Jefferson Frieda Mills

Marine Corp Corporal Yates Returns for 30 Day Furlough

Nelsonville notes Corporal John William Yates of the First Marine Division has arrived home for a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Yates. He has served two years and has been stationed in Korea since last July.

Nelsonville John William Yates First Marine Division Albert Yates Corporal Yates Korea

Scouts Meet and Hunt in Nelsonville Troop 64 Session

Fifteen members of Troop 64 gathered at the former West School building for an evening meeting led by Mickey Young. Jim Hellyer read the minutes, and Tom Lax spoke on Nel was going south on Jefferson andsonville history. A Timberwolf car from Columbus was used in a scavenger hunt, causing minor vehicle damage to several participants’ cars.

Nelsonville Troop 64 Monds West School Mickey Young Jimmy Hellyer Tommy Lax Nel Jefferson Andsonville Timberwolf Columbus Patrol Steve Matheny Dick Donahey Jim Hellyer Ronnie Bean Tom Cox Jerry Readlight Mills Steele Charles Lineback Schultz Aed

Two Arrests Reported In Murray City

Murray City police report arrests from the court of May or Floyd Stiff on Sunday. Charles Minerd, 23, of Columbus, charged with disturbing the peace by intoxication, pleaded guilty and fined costs.

Array City Murray City Floyd Stiff Charles Minerd Columbus Benen

Congress urged bomb shelters for homes and civil defense

Atomic Energy Committee members urged home bomb shelters and stronger civil defense groups. Frank Gordon of New Lexington and Andrew Encal of Columbus were fined $10 and costs for larceny charges. The panel advised public education on atomic policy and asked parents to monitor their sons' dues.

Atomic Energy Committee Frank Gordon Melvin Priceington Andrew Encal Sterling Cole New Lexington Atomic Develop Columbus Peon

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