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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
9
Mr and Mrs Ralph Buchtel were summoned to Leon West Virginia Monday due to the serious illness of Mrs M F Wilson their mother. Mrs Wilson is hospitalized at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis in a serious condition.
Nelsonville High School Alumni Association held its 66th annual banquet at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday evening May 26. Dr W H Hyde was named toastmaster. Senator Stanley Mechem addressed the gathering recalling school days and instructors.
Miss Mary Margaret Monks, 28, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Monks, died Friday at her parents home on Mound Street after a weeklong illness. Survived by parents, one brother Billy at home and sister Mrs Elizabeth Richardson of Columbus. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the family residence with burial in Greenlawn.
Memorial Day events in Buchtel on Tuesday May 30 begin with schoolchildren gathering at 9 30 a m and marching with flags to cemeteries. A 10 a m service at the Flag Pole features the Murray City American Legion post and veterans, with band selections and prayers. Parades proceed to Dew and Old Buchtel cemeteries then Catholic Cemetery with Father Gallagher, returning to the flag pole for a closing scattering shot and a 3 p m dedication of the Buchtel Honor Roll led by Rev William Kelley.
Mr and Mrs John Davis sold their Taylor Ridge property to Mr and Mrs Holly Rogers of Goluster and plan to move to Jacksonville. Guests included Mr and Mrs FE Conaway of Glouster and Mrs Doris Bulloch and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Glouster.
Larry Smith, three, son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Smith, is recovering after breaking his left arm in a fall at his grandparents home in Carbon Hill.
Nelsonville report on the Alumni Association banquet at the Elks Club. The dance featured Lewis Buell’s orchestra, grand march at 9 15, with leading couples and many attendees in colorful gowns. Service men on furlough attended the dinner and dance.
Lima report states the Allen County grand jury declined to bring charges against Robert Horn former Lima State Hospital attendant in the death of Leonard Bennett a 34 year old patient from Nelsonville. The coroner cited pulmonary edema and asphyxia from a bed ticking strap used on Bennett.
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