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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1954

Page

2

Welsbach bid awarded for Nelsonville sewerage plant

The Welsbach Corporation of Philadelphia won the Nelsonville sewerage treatment plant contract at 224 951 dollars, the lowest of nine bids. City officials praised Burgess and Niple for plans, with formal contract approval set for Monday night and start within a year.

Nelsonville Welsbach Corporation Philadelphia City Board of Control Earl S Hilleary Safety Service Homer Adams B. F. Hatch Burgess and Niple Columbus Hatch Council Penton Harbor Mich Fremont Ohio Norman Hatch Athens Hateh James F Shumaker Delbert Kuhn Earl Hilleary Cleveland Fahey, Clark and Co Ohio Company

Perry County Native John Edington Dies in Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident and Perry County native John Edington, 74, a former miner and businessman, died at home on Tuesday night. Survived by widow Grace Nerrick Edington, daughter Elizabeth Keller, three granddaughters, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Johnson funeral home. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville John Edington Perry County Columbus St Harry Edington John Eleanor Skinner Edington New Lexington Edington First Methodist Church Grace Nerrick Edington Elizabeth Keller Gay Aumitler Edith Hanley Hazel Edington N. B. Edington Cuyahoga Falls F. M. Wentz Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Three Scouts to Attend Canada Jamboree

Local Scout leaders announce that three Explorer Scouts from Kootawa Area will be chosen to attend the International Jamboree in Canada next summer. Applications must reach the council office in Parkersburg by December 15 and require ages 14 to 17 by August 1, 1955, first class rank or Bronze Award or Ordinary Seaman Award, plus Camping and Cooking Merit Badges. Explorers should contact their leaders now. Explorer Post 66 may be re chartered if sufficient 14 to 17 year old interest exists.

Kootaga Canada Council Parkersburg

Nelsonville Observes 36th Book Week With New Titles

The Nelsonville Public Library marks Book Week from November 14 to 20 with the slogan Lets Head. New fiction includes Doctor to the Islands by Davis and The Twilight of the Dragons by Seton among others. Non fiction, juveniles, mysteries and westerns are highlighted along with teenage titles such as Prom Trouble and Marty Goes to Hollywood. The staff invites the public to visit and see offerings.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Library Davis Katherine Seton Bourne Moore Terry Caldwell Jenkins Seifert Desert Petit Susan B. Anthony Hunter's Choice Nantucket Jesus Abraham Lincoln Sandburg Richet Barkeley Summers Mitchell Marty Hollywood Bialk Marcy Dujardin Stelly

Scout Troop 66 Hikes Saturday Afternoon

Boy Scout Troop 66 conducted a Saturday hike with tree identification trailing and first aid instruction. Assistant Scoutmaster Larry Crothers led a group including Mike Woodard Gary Warren Dennis Woodard John Matheny David Kennedy Bill Polley Shayne Kelly Robert Steenrod and Danny Clark. Dennis Woodard Matheny and Kennedy will be invested with tenderfoot rank after tests. Troop 66 meets Thursdays at 7 pm in the K of P Building. Scoutmaster W D Mender leads the troop sponsored by Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias.

Larry Crothers Mike Woodard Gary Warren Dennis Woodard John Matheny David Kennedy Bill Polley Shayne Kelly Robert Steenrod Danny Clark Matheny Kennedy Troop 66 K. of P W. D Mender Valley Lodge Nights of Pythias

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admission notes list Miss Lillian Young and Clarence Nelson both of Nelsonville along with John Partlow Leona Warren and Henry Morgan of Chauncey and Nelsonville. Discharges include Mrs Helen Hutchinson Haydenville George Hartley New Marshfield Alma Nipp Leon Ky Floyd Smith Nelsonville and Mrs Charles Bailey Nelsonville Route 1.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Lillian Young Nelsonville Clarence Nelson John Partlow Leona Warren Henry Morgan Chauncey Helen Hutchinson Haydenville George Hartley New Marshfield Alma Nipp Leon Floyd Smith Charles Bailey

Librarian resigns Nelsonville post for Rutherford NJ

Henry Thom, director of the Nelsonville Public Library for two years, submitted his resignation after accepting a similar position in Rutherford New Jersey. The board accepted the resignation and Thom has left for his new post. In the interim Mrs Waveline Pritchard and Mrs Nelle Johnson will oversee library operations.

Rutherford N. J Thomas Waveline Pritchard Nelle Johnson

Nelsonville Band Invited to Washington Parade

The Nelsonville High School Band received an invitation from John H. W. Roper to join the 1955 Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington D C on March 31. James Rees says the seven member group may travel if local funds are raised, with a special Booster Club meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p m to discuss costs and attendance by civic groups.

Nelsonville John H. W. Roper Washington, D. C James Rees Ohio Rees Washington

Mr. Hampton Dies at 609 NELSONVILLE

Clifton Hampton 69 of Columbus and former Nelsonville resident died at his Columbus home after a long illness. A carpenter by trade he suffered a back injury from a fall years ago. Survived by wife Nellie daughter Mildred McAfee two grandchildren and sister Edna Barron. Funeral by Jones funeral home Friday at 10 am with burial. Member of Masons and Eastern Star.

Nelsonville Clifton Hampton Columbus A. C. Hampton Nellie Hampton Mildred McAfee Indianapolis Edna Barron Jones Third Ave Philadorian Lodge of Masons Eudora Chapter The Eastern Star Barron

Morgan Co WCTU Leader Effie Shook Michener Dies at 75

Effie Shook Michener 75 longtime president of the Morgan County WCTU died Tuesday evening in University Hospital Columbus after heart illness. Widow of Dr H P Michener former Morgan County representative, she left two homes Chesterhill and Columbus. Funeral arrangements by Fawcett Stone.

Chesterhill Effie Shook Michener Morgan County WCTU University Hospital Columbus Michener H. P. Michener Pennsville Church of Christ and Fairview Grange Navy Marion Township James Frances Price Shook W. Lane Ave Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home

Juniors Sponsor Sale in Nelsonville Opens Saturday

The Junior class of Nelsonville High School sponsors a rummage sale on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the front hall of the Central School Building. Donors are asked to telephone 842-], or 447-R.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville High PTA Hears Health Committee Plans

The Nelsonville High School PTA met Monday led by President Mrs. Mark Herrold. Alberta Hellyer was named health committee chair with Faye Landis as assistant. James Rees directed the Junior band performing four marches. A equipment needs group including Alberta Hellyer and Ariene Powell was appointed. Lowell Cole won the room count and a term end party is planned for the top room. </s>

Nelsonville PTA Mark Herrold Alberta Hellyer Faye Landis James Rees Frank Dowhour J. K. Kinneer Helen Washburn Ann Hall Ariene Powell Lowell Cole

Venice Pilgrim Holiness Class to Elect Officers Meeting

Venice class of the Pilgrim Holiness Church holds its November gathering Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Edith Foster’s home on W Washington Street. Officers will be elected during the session.

Venice Pilgrim Holiness Church Edith Foster W. Washington St

York Grange To Meet This Friday at Grange Hall

York Grange 2436 will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the Grange Hall. The serving committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wright.

York Grange Grange Hall Wesley Hawk William Wright Willard Wright

East PTA To Meet At East Building This Thursday

The East PTA will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. in the East building. Parents are asked to attend to meet their child's teacher and become acquainted with the school.

Mount St Mary Hos ital Guild Meeting Noted

Twig 2 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will be entertained Thursday at 7 30 p m by Mrs Ella Sanner at her home on Walnut Street

Twig 2 Mount St. Mary Hosital Guild Ursday Ella Sanner Walnut St

Methodist Youth Fellowship Met Sunday Gathering

The Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday at 6 30 p m with 23 present. The group sang the hymn Truehearted Wholehearted and discussed youth activities for the coming month.

Methodist Youth Fellowship

Two Cases Treated At Mount St. Mary

Mrs. Arlie Campbell of Haydenville fractured her left shoulder after tripping over an ironing board at home. Jo Ellen Medburg, 2, of Nelsonville, injured her right hand playing with sisters. X rays showed no fracture. Both treated in the Mount St. Mary Hospital emergency room.

Nelsonville Arlie Campbell Haydenville Mount St. Mary Hospital Jo Ellen Medburg William Medburg

We Worship Together Sunday Observed by Local Clubs

Cosmopolitan Hyperion Pandorian and Pirouette Federated Clubs in Nelsonville observe We Worship Together Sunday on November 21 by attending church with families, aiming to foster community and faith.

Cosmopolitan Hyperion Pandorian Pirouette Nelsonville

Mary Martha Group to Meet at Williams Home

The Mary Martha group of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Carol Williams home 831 Walnut St. Betty Vernon and Ruth Brooker will present the program and a talent sale will follow.

Mary Martha the Christian Church Carol Williams Walnut St Betty Vernon Ruth Brooker

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds

An old public notice touts Creomulsion as a fast remedy for coughs and chest colds. It claims to soothe throat membranes, loosen mucus, and fight irritation without narcotics, with a separate pink and blue package for children at drug counters.

Mrs Bland Attends Funeral in Columbus Friday

Mrs Bessie Bland travels to Columbus to attend the funeral of Cliff Hampton Friday morning.

Bessie Bland Columbus Cliff Hampton

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