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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
6
Nelsonville Considers Public Utility Board Creation
Nelsonville council discussed an ordinance to form a three member Public Utility Board to hire a permanent manager for the electric light and water works. The plan, referred to utilities committee, aims to remove utilities from political control and ensure stable management. The meeting also approved air compressor funding and meter maintenance, and postponed carrier licensing until the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Gerald Nelson
Charlies Shafer
Wesley Hawk
Coundadl
Kennedy
Berry
Board of Control
Bob T. Willis
City Board of Education
Shafer
C. D. Crawford
R. B. Sullivan
State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of
Council
City General Fund
Earl Hilleary
Oral Daugherty
C. W. Monks
Ir f Flanagan Memorial is Planned
Nelsonville Eagles sponsor a public memorial for Father Edward J. Flanagan founder of Boy's Town near Omaha. Service at the Eagles hall Monday at 8 p.m. Father Flanagan died Saturday in Berlin Germany. Father William Kelly will participate with local officials and residents noting the Eagles support for Boy's Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles
Edward J. Flanagan
Boy’s Town
Omaha
Father Flanagan
Berlin
Germany
William Kelly
St. Andrews Church
Oral Daugherty
C. G. Dew
Jerry Priser
Father Kelly
Stassen Expenditures Reported in Ohio Campaign
The Secret ary of State's office reports that Stassen supporters listed $25,654 spent in Ohio on Harold E. Stassen's presidential bid.
Adult Season Tickets For Pool Available
Nelsonville residents may purchase adult season tickets for the pool season, expected to open on Memorial Day. Tickets are available from Vern Cockley, chairman of the City Recreation Commission, or at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Vern Coakley
City Recreation Commission
Indictments Returned in Allensville Shooting Case
McARTHUR Lloyd B Tatman indicted on carrying concealed weapons linked to the Feb 11 tavern shooting in Allensville that killed Thomas King. A Vinton County grand jury returned 11 indictments after a two day session. Dozier case resulted in a no bill. Other indictments include grand larceny at G W Fee farm and assault on Marshal Beth-el Hamden. Arraignments set for Friday before Judge Chatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Lloyd B. Tatman
Thomas King
Allensville
Vinton County
James R. Fremas
King
Amos Dozier, Jr
Dozier
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric seeks new surcharge rules
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is informed that Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company filed to amend sheets 67 69 and 70 of F U C O No 1 to add a clause tying discounts or surcharges to annual unit expense changes. The move cites possible annual 0.4 percent adjustments for each percent change and lists examination locations in Ohio cities including Columbus Athens Chillicothe Circleville Delaware Hillsboro Gallipolis Jackson Middleport Nelsonville and Seaman. J B Poston president signs 5 13 48 30tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
F.U.C.O
Athens
Chilicothe
Circleville
Delaware
Hillsboro
Gallipolis
Jackson
Middleport
Nelsonville
Seaman
N. Front Street
Columbus
Ohio
Chillicothe
J. B. Poston
Help Keep Streets Clean
Nelsonville street department launched a new cleaning schedule in the business district. Public Square and surrounding streets have improved, drawing favorable comment. Citizens and school children are urged to dispose of wrappers and debris in large receptacles placed at intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Public Square
W. Columbus
W. Washington Sts
Cable's Alley
Boy Scouts Run Memorial Camp and Court of Honor
Nelsonville Troop 66 will host an overnight camp this weekend following a Monday Court of Honor. Jack Sowers earned first class, Dallas Forbes and Gary Huelsmann received second class badges. Scouts prepare for Memorial Day events on May 31 and may serve at county and state fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Boy Scouts
Jack Sowers
Dallas Forbes
Gary Huelsemann
Middleport Show Invites Garden Club for May Flower Event
ville Community Garden Club has been invited to attend a flower show in Middleport on Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23. Local members should call club president Mrs. H. E. Cramner for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Letart Man Dies Aved Donahew 92
POMEROY Harris Donahew 92 died at his son James’ home in Pomeroy after a long service as a Letart mail carrier. Survived by three sons James George and William. two daughters Annie Teaford and Emma Buick. two sisters Rosa Wheeler and Martha Donahew. Funeral Sunday at Plants Church Letart Cemetery burial. viewing at Ewing Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harris Donahew
James
Donahew
Letart
George
Apple Grove
William
Syracuse
Annie Teaford
Granville
Emma Buick
Johnstown
Rosa Wheeler
New Haven
Martha Donahew
Plants Church
Letart Cemetery
Ewing Funeral Home
FASTEETH the powder to keep dentures steady
FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It prevents sliding and rocking, leaves no gummy taste or feel, and helps reduce denture odor. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.
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Public Utility Board
EM Pharmacy
Holland
Public
Hickman
W. Washington Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
Sunkist
New
Ir. F Flanagan
BETTS
the Store of Friendly Service
Alvie Jividen
Eugene Campbell
G. W. Fee
Andrew J. McCarty
George W. Simms
George Malone
Marshal Bethel
Hamden
John Henry Morgan
Jackson, Eagle
Richland Townships
L. M. Gearing
Ray Strausbaugh
Wilkesville
A. L. Chatfield
Doris Dodson
Logan, Ohio
Ling
Dotty Darlin
Brandwene's
Big Yank Gray
Big Yank Covert
Big Yank
Brandwene
Cable's
Bos
DIFP
Zero ‘Creaner
Est
Kenny's
Kenny
Navy
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