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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1955

Page

2

Mayor Cites Hospital Completion and City Goals

Nelsonville Rotary heard Mayor Earl outline a two year program including completion of the hospital, street and sewer projects, and preserving finances with volunteer fire services. He urged citizen input for projects and warned the city may struggle without property owner cooperation while park development and civic plans move forward. The meeting also covered Rotary club activities and upcoming charity plans.

Esse Ville Earl Nelsonville Rotary Club Lng Senate Iery Coun Mount Mary Jo Butter C.H. Bartlett Twig No Walter Savings Rotars Cita Ean Taniary the Guild Little Pings

Nelsonville East Circle Logal East elementary meeting

The Nelsonville Society hosts half yearly birthday din at the school on Nov 23 with York Grange 2436 members including sixth graders aiding at 6 p.m. Friday in the Grange Hall. Rev John Evans of First Presbyterian will speak after business. Dorothy earns a dinner. junior choir will attend. officers elected. Group I Meets Monday at 7 30 pm in the Christian Church home of Sigrid Cove Short St Verna Hand leads devotions and Lou Allen presents the program Members asked to bring penny jars.

Logal East Circle East Elementary York Grange Grange John Livy Evans First Presbyterian Dorothy CWF Christian Church Mon Nz Sigrid Cove Verna Hand Lou Allen Ace

School Board Fires Teacher At Mt Morris High

The School Board dismissed English and Latin teacher Knutsen at Mt Morris Township High. Boga testified and a letter from Superintendent Hott, admitted as an exhibit, supported that Knutsen was the instructor. Assistant counsel for the board was William P. Cherring ton. Knutsen retains rights pending further action.

Korea warns Japan to observe Rhee Line fishing waters

Seoul warned Tokyo to respect the Rhee Line declared by President Syngman Rhee extending up to 79 miles from the Korean coast to protect Korean fishing waters as Japanese vessels persisted in immigration moves.

Korea Japan Seoul Sourn Han Syngman ‘Rhee Rhee Tote

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and Local Notices

Hospital notes from Mount St Mary list new arrivals including a son for Mr and Mrs Richard Forrest Nelsonville Route 1 and other births and admissions across Nelsonville Murray New Marshfield Athens and surrounding areas. A $20 fine was issued to Newton Boyer Hamden by the mayor's court. Brownie Troop 2 plans a bake sale Saturday at 9 am at Martha Beauty Salon on W Washington.

Stra Almond Riser Nelsonville Richard Forrest Addie ‘Smart Beatrice Harden Murray d Prank Bete Nelson William Jewett New Straitevie Addie Irvang Freda Conkey New Marshfield Marie Crossen Athens Madge Kategan Milfield Lexington Mike Lucas New Lexington Newton Boyer Hamden Coats Bart Martha W. Washington

Mary Grigsby Dies at 85 in Buchtel

Mary Grigsby 85 of Buchtel died this morning at Glouster Rest. She was widow of Tyler Grigsby, survived by a son James and other relatives. Funeral rites Friday at 9:30 am at St Francis Xavier Church Buchtel with Rev Isidore Stadtherr officiating. Burial in Buchtel Cemetery. Friends may call Johnson funeral home Nelson.

Mary Grigsby Buchtel Glouster Rest Hsiet

Banjo Player Corbie James Dies at 60 in Ohio

Corbie James a Gallia County banjo performer dies at 60 in Homer Hospital after heart trouble. Born July 24 1896 he farmed most his life and entertained widely in the area. He is survived by two sisters two sons and two granddaughters. Funeral near Ayriya Papa Ridge Church with Miss Betty Palmer at piano and Bryan Cremeens singing.

Jule Elsworth James Bidwell Homer Hosptal James Gallia County I. Kyger Annie Rowley Swisher Clarence Ethel) Grover

Straitsville Resident Dies

Straitsville resident Sayilolong died after a period of illness. She was a member of local groups and was preceded in death by family members. The funeral was to be held with burial in the New Straits cemetery.

Sayilolong Redeseres Fps Gna Dirs Clancy Nua Stara Joseph Juex Byesville Ntrs Lester Turner Varia Ie New Straits Samar

Toys for All Ages Offered by Merchants

Merchants in Nelsonville offer a wide Christmas toy selection for all ages. Model cars and trucks, toy fire engines, tractors, and pickup trucks entice younger children, while building sets, coloring books, and paper dolls appeal to older kids. Indoor games, card games, a mechanical shooting gallery, tool chests, pull toys, and musical or spinning pull toys round out an extensive list of affordable gifts for boys and girls.

Terry Perris Nelsonville Whese Ely Asemeenaens

Basket Lists Due Thursday in Nelsonville Parade of the Hills

Nelsonville officials announce a Thursday deadline for submitting names of needy persons for Christmas baskets. Fire Chief Clarence Hall requests lists from parade rand boosters and group leaders including Carlos Ogg Charles Barrows and Richard Smith. Details include family size and ages of children to ensure aid goes to the truly needy.

Nelsonville Rand Hills Clarence Hall Hall Carlos Ogg Charles Barrows Richard Smith

Fire truck blocked by impassable road halts aid

Firemen answered a call at the George McLaughlin home on Tuesday at 4 30 but were forced to stop at Eyville when the road proved impassable. The fire was extinguished without serious loss as ten members of the department responded.

George McLaughlin Eyville

Caution on Chronic Cough Warns of Bronchitis Risk

Advertises Creomulsion as a cure for coughs from common colds and chest infections. Claims the medicine soothes inflamed bronchial membranes and expels germ laden phlegm. Promotes large bottle for adults and a child friendly pink and blue package version. Do not imitate medical advice.

Koosen

Knights of Pythias to Confer Rank of Knight

Nelsonville report says Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will confer the Knight rank tonight at the lodge meeting. Nomination of officers for the new six month period begins January 1 with all officers and one trustee open for election. Chancellor commander J Raymond C Patton Sr presides. Refreshments will be served.

K of P Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythia J. Raymond C. Patton

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Nelsonville Society Girl Scouts Pern Cope Ta Ndr JH. Wilson First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Dean Mount St. Mary Hospital Roger Dean Roger Sean Levern Arnold Holzer Hospital Stella Louise Searls Middleport Robert Humphreys Coalton Marvin Gindlesberger Gallipolis Emma Hogsett Gallipo van Frank Hendrickson Mason Everett E. Ecker Elwood J. Lucas Wellston Ernie F. Blanton Jackson Au Mire Dale W. Hii Racine Virgil Chambers Mary H. Cutler Galliopolis Ray H. Bryant Ironton, Medical Jeffrey Shank Harry Jones John Radcliff C. W. Swisher Clarence’ Wamsiey Glendon Ray C. G. Hill Arty Haley William McManway Howard Collins Verl Tamsick Harry’ van Mett ‘T Janey Fox James Naugh Philip Kanouse Sughter Nelsonville High School Gary Bohyer Tom Carroll Richard Kunzman Corbie James Straitsville Ives RCA Victor L. R. Faires High St Glouster, O Broad St Etiam Logan Ohio Luckof Glouster, Ohio
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