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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

11

Nelsonville Polls See No Change From November Ballot

Voters in Nelsonville head to polling places Tuesday with a repeat ballot from the November general election. Local interest is low as residents consider Sheriff and Commissioner races. Democratic candidate Robert Auflick seeks the sheriff post, while James F. Edwards runs for commissioner as a Democrat and James E. Lee appears on the Republican ticket.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick Down County James F. Edwards James E. Lee

Nelsonville fines first loose dog violator

Nelsonville police crack down on unleashed dogs nets first conviction Friday. Bob ing of Nelsonville paid a $5 fine plus costs for permitting a dog to run loose as Acting Police Chief Max Valkinberg orders all patrols to impound dogs and cite owners in court.

Nelsonville Bobing Max Valkinberg

Youth Day at Nelsonville City Hall Highlights Student Involvement

City auditor Delbert Kuhn explains city bookkeeping during Youth Day sponsored by the Nelsonville Elks. Students studied city offices while Nelsonville High School council members, guided by Ward Phillips, learned to operate the city with Eldon Cox acting as student mayor.

Delbert Kuhn Nelsonville Elks Dee Dupler Jeep Carpenter Joe Herdlitzka Nelsonville High School Ward Phillips Eldon Cox Clyde Phillips

Past Matrons and Patrons to Meet in Eudora May Dinner Plan

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter 72, Order of Eastern Star, convenes in May at the Methodist Church with a 6 30 dinner served by the Women's Society of Christian Service. Committee members include Elizabeth Murphy chair Lulu Saltz Mary Lines Anna Lax C E Washburn and Ted Manson. Reservations by Sunday night via 391 or 255W. Sunshine Circle One serves refreshments as part of the events. Other notes mention a First Presbyterian Church Women meeting with a health talk and a Girl Scout Council meeting at the Little House.

Eudora Order of Eastern Star Women's Society of Christian Service Elizabeth Murphy Lulu Saltz Mary Lines Anna 'Lax C. E. Washburn Ted Manson First Presbyterian Church Margaret Johnson Evelyn Benson Ohio Department of Health India United Nations James Shumaker Sunshine Circle One

Mrs Bell Honored as Oldest Pocahontas Lodge Member

In Murray City Pocahontas Lodge members gathered at Mrs Jennie Bell's home to honor her as the oldest member. Bell has belonged to the lodge for 54 years and recently celebrated her 76th birthday. Tomi Stiff presented a lodge gift. the evening featured lodge talk.

Murray City Pocahontas Lodge Hock-Hocking Council No. 30 Jennie Bell Bell Pocahontas Tomi Stiff

Three Fined In Nelsonville Driving Offenses

In Nelsonville mayor court three people were fined for unsafe operation. Anna M. Burt was fined 15 dollars plus costs for unsafe operation and charging James R. Freeman with failing to signal was dismissed for lack of evidence. Harley Jefferies also fined 15 dollars for unsafe operation following a last week accident.

Nelsonvile Anna M. Burt Nelsonville James R. Freeman Freeman Erven Greendal Apt Harley Jefferies Iso

Tickets On Sale For Nelsonville Alumni Banquet

Nelsonville High School alumni banquet tickets go on sale Monday in Prestons Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Slee People’s Bank and First National Bank. Banquet will be held May S at the First Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Prestons Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Slee People’s Bank First National Bank First Methodist Church

City building gets cleaning in Nelsonville

Fire Chief Clarence Hall oversaw thorough cleaning of the Nelsonville city building including the council chamber mayor's office fire department and hallways. The effort highlights the city as having one of Ohio’s cleanest municipal buildings.

Nbisonville Clarence Hall Council Chamber Hall Ohio

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