Flower show in Nelsonville draws near 100 exhibits
The Nelsonville Garden Club sponsored Behold Spring Sings flower show at the Chevrolet Garage. Judge Mrs. Edward Ray graded exhibits on merit with ribbons awarded for ten blue ribbon classes and two table setting entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chevrolet
Betty Boling
C. W. Hall
Ethel Rosser
Heigth
Hubert Mender
Leonard Myers
Roy Snackenberg
Sylvia Cooley
E. E. Bell
Frank Oakley
Malvern Wilson
J. D. Adamson
W. W. Warren
Earl Hilleary
Notice of Probate Petition to Sell Real Estate in Ohio
H B Gall Jr administrator petitions Athens County Probate Court to authorize sale of 1 acre in Athens Township Ohio from Melvin V Kenney estate Vendors Melvin and Mellie Kenney. Doris Kenney Craig named as defendant must answer by June 15 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Kenney Craig
Harrower Court
Simonsdale
Virginia
H. B. Gall,Jr
Melvin’ V. Kenney
Athens County
Ohio
Athens Township
Melvin Kenney
Mellie Kenney
Robert Williams
Selma Williams
Vendees
H. B. Gall
Melvin V. Kenney
Sheripa's Sale of Real Estate in Trimble Township Ohio
Public auction of a one half interest in two tracts in Trimble Township Athens County Ohio on June 11 1959 at 1 30 PM at the East door of the Athens County Courthouse. Property described with bearings and lines totals .54 and 1 1/2 acres with coal mineral rights reserved. Located just off Route 78 at Hollister Ohio. Appraised at 550 and not less than two thirds thereof. Cash in hand. Sheriff Harold E Shields and attorney Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheripa
State of
Ohio
Athens
Raymond M. Coe
Pearl H. Hogue
Trimbletown
Atheny
Trimble
George Cubbieons
Ohio Company
Republic Coal Company
Rt. 78
Hollister
Harold E. Shields
and Rowland
D F Petitt Dies At 96 Nelsonville Native
Nelsonville native D F Petitt 96 former Nelsonville resident died 9 20 p m Saturday at St Anthony s Hospital Columbus after 32 years as a patient He was a retired mine blacksmith Surviving two daughters four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Friends receive at Held funeral home Columbus Body brought to Nelsonville to lie in state Presbyterian Church 11 am to 2 pm services by Rev John Lloyd Evans Burial Greenlawn Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
David Floyd Petitt
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Columbus
Kentucky
Samuel
Rebecca Petitt
Athens County
Don Solon
Logan
Roy Young
Parsons Ave
Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd Evans
Greenlawn Cemetery
Ohio highway bid notice for bituminous road work contracts
Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals for four bituminous treatment projects in Athens Gallia Meigs and Rome Olive Troy Guyan Harrison Clay townships. Projects total about 33 000 feet to 82 000 feet of pavement with prequalification and a $4450 bid bond required. Bids due May 12 1958 with August 1 1959 completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio Department OF Highways
Columbus
Ohio
State Highway Director of
Athens County
Troy Township
Posal
Rome Township
Gallia County
Guyan
Harrison and
Clay Townships
Meigs County
Olive Township
Highway Credit Examiner
Department of Industrial Relations
State Highway Department
Department of Highways
FE. S&s. Preston
York Local School District bids for York High and school buildings
Legal notice invites sealed bids for York High Elementary and Refectory Buildings and Poston Elementary School in Athens County Ohio. Proposals due June 3 1959 with deposits 50 dollars per set and 5 percent bid bond plus 1 to 100 percent contract bond. Notices require bid form from architect Thomas D McLaughlin and John J Keil and right to reject bids reserved by the Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry K. Bunting
Board of Education
York Local
Athens County
Ohio
Buchtel
York High
Poston
Thomas D. McLaughlin
John J. Keil
Lima
York
Sasson
Mrs. Ella L. North Dies at 75 in Nelsonville
Ella L. North 75 of 229 Fort St Nelsonville died Sunday morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital after treatment since April 15. Survived by husband Loren a son Durwood a grandson Robert North of Grose Ile Mich five sisters and two brothers. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Christian Church with Rev Faulconer and Rev Long conducting. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Johnson funeral home before services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ella L. North
Fort St
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Henry
Lucretia Verity
First Christian Church
Esther
Loren
Durwood
Robert North
Grose Ile
Mich
Beth
Lucille
Pairings For Ladies List At Athens Country Club
Ladies Day golf competition resumes Wednesday at Athens Country Club with 40 players listed including Dorothy Algeo Millie Hall Pauline Littler Ann Algeo Wilma Gardner Olga Coon Bernadine Allen Mary Hope Jean Christiansen Shirley Baur Bernadine Main Dorothea Smeck Vivian Chapman Margaret Moffet Stella Studer Gina Cline Jackie Nellis Freda Swearingen Louise Coon Lois Orr Ruth Sweeney Barbara Dent Marian Reeder Jessie Tom Jean Duper Ruth Richey Mabel Ward Maxine Efaw Laura Rosenberg Carolyn Wickham Marge Eschenbacher Marge Sebring Kate Wood Jane Evans Mary Wilson Jean Sprague Vi Widdoes Maude Ferry Rosemary Jones Erma Betts Cheryl Seel Mary Vincent with prizes for closest approach on No 9 green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
Dorothy Algeo
Millie Hall
Pauline Littler
Ann Algeo
Wilma Gardner
Olga Coon
Bernadine Allen
Mary Hope
Jean Christiansen
Shirley Baur
Bernadine Main
Dorothea Smeck
Vivian Chapman
Margaret Moffet
Stella Studer
Gina Cline
Jackie Nellis
Freda Swearingen
Louise Coon
Lois Orr
Ruth Sweeney
Barbara Dent
Marian Reeder
Jessie Tom
Jean Dupler
Ruth Richey
Mabel Ward
Maxine Efaw
Laura Rosenberg
Carolyn Wickham
Marge Eschenbacher
Marge Sebring
Kate Wood
Jane Evans
Mary Wilson
Jean Sprague
Vi Widdoes
Maude Ferry
Rosemary Jones
Erma Betts
Cheryl Seel
Mary Vincent
No. 9
Green
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary to Meet at Eagles Hall
Nelsonville notices the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 in the Eagles Hall. All members are urged to attend and bring six sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eagles
Alumni to Meet for Nelsonville High Reunion Plans
Nelsonville High School alumni set a 7 p.m. meeting today led by president Roland Pierce to discuss class reunions and an alumni dance slated for May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Roland Pierce
Three Men Fined in Nelsonville Court
In Nelsonville Mayor Robert Aufflick's court Ross Lauderback and Charles R. Martin of Nelsonville Route 1 each paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation. Richard Hubble of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Auflick
Ross Lauderback
Charles R. Martin
Richard’ Hubble
Troop 66 Scout Meeting Set for tonight in Knights of Pythias Building
Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 66 will meet today at 7 p m in the troop rooms of the Knights of Pythias Building according to scoutmaster Don Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Knights of Pythias
Don Newton
Gallipolis Hosts Miller and Neal Family Weekend Visit
Rio Grande residents Mr. and Mrs. J. Dale Miller hosted relatives including Miss Mary Lou Miller of Columbus and Mrs. John R. Thomas of Gallipolis. Also visiting were Miss Mary Ellen Neal from Columbus Business College with her parents, and Pvt. Harlan Conley USMC who is at sea school in Portsmouth VA and will guard duty aboard a ship after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dale Miller
Rio Grande
Mary Lou Miller
Columbus
George O’briant
Springfield
John R. Thomas
Gallipolis
Jimmy
Billy
Johnny
Chevy Ann
Mary Ellen Neal
Columbus Business College
Charles L. Neal
Harlan
Chick) Conley
United States Marines
Portsmouth
Maxine T. Conley
Marjorie Conley
Highlight Of Year Concert And Exhibits At Buchtel York
A large audience attended the Buchtel York High School event featuring the annual choir concert and art and industrial arts exhibits. The program directed by Mollie Jackson included choir selections, a piano solo, and performances by a vocal quartet and sextet. Gold and silver pins were awarded to graduating seniors, and art and craft displays by Buchtel York Elementary pupils and industrial arts students were showcased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Buchtel-York High School
Mollie Jackson
Buchtel-York
Marjorie Bentley
Patti Levering
Sylvia Marstiller
Carolyn Spencer
Mary Wetzel
Mary Harvey
Joyce Herdman
Jane McClain
Pauline McCombs
Sheila Robinette
Rose Tennehill
Peggy
Gladys Blckle
A. W. Philabaum
Firm Shows Interest In Foundry Site
A Wisconsin metal company, which builds large boilers, pursues a Meigs County site and other possibilities in Hobson and Middleport. The firm expects 50 workers initially with growth. Local leaders seek new industry after Rig and Reel shutdown, aided by Chamber ads in the Wall Street Journal and state development contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Metal Company
Fletcher
Chamber of Commerce
Meigs County
New York Central
Hobson
Middleport
Pomeroy
Rig and Reel
Wall Street Journal
Ohio Industrial Development Commission
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Boring Dies Sunday in Reedsville Farm Life
John Sprague Boring 90 died at his Reedsville home after an extended illness. He was born in Olive Township a son of William and Clara Wilson Boring and lived as a Reedsville farmer. Survived by his daughter Lucille Smith of Reedsville a son Tona H. Boring of Reedsville a brother Frank of Delaware 29 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Funeral at Reedsville Church of Christ at 2 pm Tuesday burial in Reedsville cemetery. Friends may call at Spencer funeral home and the church one hour before services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belpre
John Sprague Boring
Reedsville
Olive Twp
William
Clara C. Wilson Boring
Church of Christ
Lucille Smith
Tona H. Boring
Frank
Delaware
Ohio
Reedsville Church
Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Dismissals
Births listed at Mount St Mary Hospital include Ronald Adams and Helber families among new sons and daughters. Dismissals note several patients leaving with their families, including Adams, Hartman, Hall, Scheffler, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDonald
Lancaster
Robert Hartman
Nelsonville
Leslie Hall
Carbondale
James Scheffler
New Lexington
Ronald Adams
Athens
Glenn McClain
Chloe Rice
Buchtel
Naomi Wade
Murray City
Barbara Mays
Goldie Bryson
Walter Leeper
Jacksonville
Samuel Chakey
Trimble
Obituary: Joseph A. Wolf 74 of Glouster
Joseph A. Wolf 74 of Glouster died Sunday night at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville after a short illness. He was a life resident of Athens County and a member of Local 648 UMWA Holy Cross Church and Holy Name Society. Survived by wife Sara three sons and six daughters seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and one brother. Services at Holy Cross Church Wednesday 9 a.m. with Fr. Nickel. burial Queen of Heaven Cemetery Trimble. Rosary at Norbert W. Johnston funeral home Tuesday 7:30 p.m.. calls after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Josephh A. Wolf
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
Wolf
Athens County
UMWA
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Frank
Mary Wolf
Sara
Joseph
Lawrence
Andrew
Columbus
Margaret Montgomery
Des Moines
Iowa
Patricia Branson
LaCrosse
Wisc
Anna Marie Ternwith
Rita Heasley
Sara Craine
Bernadine Wolf
Fred
Father Anthony Nickel
Queen of Heaven
Trimble
Norbert W. Johnston
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Athens Messenger
Kenneth Orwiler
R. V. Oakley
Nelle Patton
Shirley Stephenson
Lois Oakley
Hilleary
Roger Boling
Elaine Lavely
Waveline Pritchard
Clarence Sowers
Elizabeth Bell
Clarence
Pol, Adv
Gifford Mohney
Third Ward
Pol. Adv
Skinny
Gettle
Charles Gettle Pol
Adv
D. F. Petitt
Mrs. North
Troop 66
Buehtel
Mr. Boring
Donald Helber
Sarah McClelland
Gloaser
William Johnston
Ethel Pancake
Howard Phillips
Elmer Sheppard
Grace Covert
Deanville
Roy McKinley
Harvey Brammer
the Plains
George Wilks
Ben Newton
Frank Daugherty
William Snyder
New Straitsville
Finley F. Drescher
Millffeld Rfc
Florence Amore
New Plymouth
Ethel Penrod
New Marshfield
Ruth Gambill
Albany
William Musser
Gregory Hashman
Carl Williams
Bertha Hashman
Julia Toth
Roberta Daugherty
Clarence O'Nail
Barbara Weaver
Ethel Person
Charles Champlin
Mr. Wolf
Hocking Valley Sportsman's Association
Radford Road
Bradford Auction Co
Critt
Bradford Racine, Ohio
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
Marietta Chemical Products Co
W. E. Dicken
Union St
Uhlman's
Angel Ridge
Leo Sheridan
DeSoto
Ford
N. Lancaster
Hydra-Matic
Algeo Motor Sales
E. State St
Rambler
Triumph
Bob Littler
Dannie
Gail Watkins
Muskingum River
Malta
Columbus Belmont
Bill McCombs
Richardson
Reeder
Morrison-Brown Hill
Gall Guysville
Auto Service
Brown
N. Court
White's
Crane
Clam
Frank Matson
Mark Clark
Locke Welding
W. State
Electric Motor Service
Union Dial
W. O. Rose
STRAW
Cooley-Hanson
Carpet Cleaners
Fuller Brush Company
Johns - Manville
Henry Crow
West Roofing Co
Depot St
Sanitrol
L. E. White
Grange Auto
Hospital
Baughman's Ins
Grange Insurance
George W. Ford
D. M. Goddard
Sherwin Williams
Dean & Barry Paints
Baker and Stauffer
Lowe Brothers
Rapp
Wright Paint & Hardware
Towne House Grill
W. Union St
T. Mahoney
Perfection Steel Body Co
Galion
Howard
Chicago Standard Transformer Corp
Zanesville
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Freeport
Til
Donald Bennett
Dial
National Motel Training, Inc
the Messenger
Vivian's Aviaries & Aquarium
Norwood, Logan
Tedrow
Miller's Poultry
Ehmer Hatch
Oss
Mier
F.D.R. South Point
South Point
U.S. 52
Morrison Grain CO
P.O
Ronton DR
Coolville
Brikerete
Michael & Son
Rardin Brothers
W. Washington
Neal Floral
Roy Cline
The
Plains
Contact Mercury Pools, Inc
Mullins Refrigeration Service
Mahaffey Maytag and Electric Motor Service
W. State St
Welch
Chauntey
House & Implement
Meredith Furniture Chauncey C
DE Walt Power Shop
DeWalt
Sebring Building Center
Columbus Road
Goodyear
Huntington Seating Company
Vernon Street
Huntington
West Virginia
Paui R. Fiske
N. Congress
Michael
Hoover
Lawson
Ultiman's
Messenger
Amesville
Kinneer Motors
Chrysler
E. State
Buick
Windsor
Dr. Delray
Oldsmobile
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