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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1956

Page

5

Seat Declared Vacant On Buchtel York Township Board

NELSONVILLE The Buchtel York Township School Board declared Charles Pancake vacant after his absence exceeded 90 days with insufficient reasons. The motion passed 3-1. Pancake says he has not received notice. The meeting date had been changed from the third to the second Friday at the request of Eugene Edwards.

Nelsonville Buchtel-York Township Charles Pancake Elza Cullison Spencer Adams Pancake Ben Wagner Eugene Edwards Terry Bunting Edwards

Shawnee Power Co to Trim Trees Around Shawnee Church

Shawnee power company agreed to trim trees on Shawnee Methodist church property to clear power lines. The October Methodist Men meeting covered garage plans for the parsonage, a brick tile structure cost, and property location. Two Ohio Fuel Gas Co movies were shown after the treasurer’s report. A public address system for the church prompted Edsel Wilcox to investigate pulpit microphone repairs. Next meeting set for Nov 28. Earl Johnston presided. refreshments followed. Nelsonville American Legion meeting noted for 7:45 p.m.

Shawnee Unio Power Company Shawnee Methodist Church Bert Ridenour Chester Thompson

W H Slisher Dies at 82 in Barbertown

William H Usher 82, a former Murray City resident and coal miner, died Saturday in Barbertown Hospital. Survived by Stella a widow, three daughters Mrs Russell Jewett Mrs Roy Dailey and Mrs Raymond Eberhart all of Barbertown a son Marshal of Mansfield nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Murray City Tub Church Rev Ray Mann officiating. Burial Green Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at Johnson funeral home.

Murray City Tub Church Ray Mann Green Lawn Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Godless Nations Face Ruin Warns Nelsonville Minister

In Nelsonville a Veterans Day service heard Rev. F. Melvin Wentz warn that nations believing themselves above God invite ruin. He addressed VFW Post 3467 members and families, urging reverence and honoring those who died defending freedom as wreaths were laid and a cross placed in the public square.

Nelsonville Melvin Wentz Veterans of Foreign Wars Meade Whyte Jack Somme Wentz Hocking

Nelsonville Social Notes Meeting And Elections

Eudora Chapter 7 Eastern Star will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall Members are asked to bring sales tax stamps An officer election will be held The club notes discuss freedom and perseverance amid hardship with remarks on keeping freedom of opportunity for all regardless of age or capacity The column reflects social notices and local organization activity in Nelsonville

Eudora Masonic Hal Vile Suda Opporhu Eine Hall Lanity Foregin Shores

Troop 8 Boy Scouts Hold Meeting. Fees Due

Selsonville records show Troop 8 meeting held tonight. Next regular meeting set for November 19 at the KP Building. All Scouts who have not paid 1957 registration fees are urged to turn them in promptly, per leaders.

Selsonville Thcre Witve Boy Scouts

Three Athens Cars Involved in Canal Washington Wreck

In Nelsonville at 9 45 a m city police investigated a three car collision at Canal and Washington. Davis West Thomas Jones and David Goldsworthy were driving the involved vehicles. West stopped for a light Jones halted behind him and Goldsworthy struck Jones from the rear pushing it into West.

Athens Nelsonville Canal and Washington Davis West Thomas Jones David Goldsworthy West Jones Goldsworthy

Fish and Game League to Meet in Nelsonville

The Fish and Game Conservation League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the basement of the American Legion Building. Membership cards may be obtained at the meeting.

Game League Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League American Legion

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