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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1952

Page

10

Sylvania Plant Moves to New Nelsonville Facility

Sylvania will shift operations on Monday to a new 19 200 square foot plant built by the city in Nelsonville at Bessemer. About 75 workers remain onboard. transfer of machinery will take at least three days and the June 16 opening is planned with a formal dedication later in summer.

Nelsonville Sylvania Bessemer Carl Albrecht Chestnut St Wolfe Building Albrecht Monday Creek Vern Hi. Vorhes

Main for Extension of Service Arrives

A four inch water main reached Dorr Run district and has been strung on site. The line will run about 3500 feet to extend water service. The city board of control will open bids Friday at noon for street improvements in the dust zones per council authorization.

Nelsonville Dorr Run Safety Service Raymond Smith City Board of Control

WSCS Group Meeting Planned for Monday

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the church social rooms. Mrs. L. C. Gray will present the program with Mrs. James Beard handling musical features. Duncan Circle 1 members will serve as hostesses.

Wscs Group Nelsonville Women's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church L. C. Gray James Beard Duncan Circle 1

Three Drivers Fined On Stop Sign Charges

Nelsonville three motorists were cited by the State Highway Patrol, arraigned in Mayor Paul Galvin's court, and fined ten dollars plus costs. Defendants named were Mearl Simmons, 53, Otis Bass, 27, and Wayne Metz, 21, all from nearby towns in West Virginia.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Paul Galvin Mearl Simmons Deanville Otis Bass Pomeroy Wayne Metz Fair- Mont W. Va

Instructions Given To Scout Campers

Nelsonville leaders inform Girl Scouts planning next week's camp to bring an extra blanket and two dish towels in addition to regular gear when reporting Sunday afternoon at Little House for the trip.

Nelsonville Little House

Nelsonville Church News Listings and Schedules

Local church notices list services and programs for First Presbyterian Fort and Short Streets and Christian Union in Happy Hollow. John Lloyd Evans and J A Long lead worship with sermons on Marriage and The Hope of Pentecost, including Sunday school, choir sessions, and youth activities.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Dorr Run Deanville Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long CYF Chi Rho Church OF Christ IN Christian Union Happy Hollow Edward Angle

Two Drivers Cited On Stop Sign Charges

Nelsonville officials report two drivers cited for failing to observe a stop sign. George W. Vorys of Lancaster is ordered to appear June 4 at 10 30 a m in Mayor Paul Galvin s court. J Arthur Witzman of Chicago pleads guilty and is fined $10 plus costs for the same charge.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol George W. Vorys Lancaster Paul Galvin J. Arthur Witzman Chicago

Ohio Payrolls Rise Slightly From February to March

Ohio State University bureau reports a small month to month payroll gain lifting March employment to 3 percent above March 1951. Total payrolls and employment edged up, with Ohio textile firms showing the largest year end changes. payrolls down 11 percent and man-hours worked 14 percent lower.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Business Research Ohio State University

Community News Briefs From New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs William Rawlins return home after a stay with relatives in Jackson J and Mrs James Sherrard and daughter Pamela visit Columbus. Miss Patsy Wallace visits Miss Jo Ellen Angle New Lexington. Mrs Jean Williams visits Mr and Mrs John McCormick June a City for a weekend. Ralph Cook and son Kenny visit Columbus. Vacation Bible School set for June 2 15 inviting all area children.

New Straitsville William Rawlins Jackson James Sherrard Pamela Columbus John Sherrard Patsy Wallace Jo Ellen Angle New Lexington Jean Williams John McCormick Junea City Ralph Cook Kenny Metodist

Mine Local To Meet Nelsonville Chauncey Lo cal 358

UMWA Mine Local 358 in Chauncey will hold a meeting Saturday at 10 am in the theater building. The announcement was made by Arthur Green, secretary.

Nelsonville Chauncey UMWA Arthur Green

Taft Gains 14 Delegates in Alabama Vote

The Associated Press tabs Taft ahead in Alabama with 14 delegates pledged. Taft leads Eisenhower 405 to 385 in pre convention delegate counts as the July 7 Chicago convention nears. South Dakota editors expect a Taft Eisenhower photo finish in the June 3 primary.

Associated Press Alabama South Dakota Washington, D. C Robert Taft Ohio Dwight Eisenhower Taft Eisenhower Chicago

Japanese Developing Giant Power Plants

Tokyo reports that Japanese power companies plan to invest 255 million dollars this year to build new hydroelectric and coal plants. The National Public Utility Commission says current capacity of 9 million kilowatts will grow by 1,287,000 kilowatts.

Tokyo National Public Utility Commission

Vinton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Vinton notes record gatherings and travels including Ralph and Charles George families visiting Athens races. Corton and Denney families share dinner with Mina George and Elza Gabriel crowds from Radnor Richwood Cleveland Nitro attend. Pat Woods in San Diego training to Seattle graduation. Evans Macomber Metcalf and Evans attend Ebenezer Church centennial.

Kenneth Gabriel Vennie Hansen Cleveland Vennie Casto Harvey Rice Sue Wysong Harland Wysong Horace Metcalf Phyllis Metcalf Daniel Evans Ellen Ebenezer Church Byrd Alexander

Sweptback Wings Predicted Standard by 1955

Alexander Kartveli of Republic Aviation says sweptback wings will be standard on all first line combat planes by 1955. He notes they reduce drag and allow faster flight, with 45 degree wings behaving like straight wings at lower speeds. They improve maneuverability, turning, climbing, and diving at high speeds.

Farmingdale N. Y Alexander Kartveli Republic Aviation Corp

Woodstock Senior Miss Betty Lutz Sets Attendance Record

Woodstock High School senior Miss Betty Lutz attended 12 years of school without a day missed. She then was absent a week after marrying Pfc Maurice L Morrisette, stationed at Camp Stoneman, California, on a southern wedding trip. She returned in time for her senior examinations and diploma.

Woodstock Betty Lutz Pfc Maurice L. Morrisette Camp Stoneman Cal

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