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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1953

Page

14

Water Supply Adequate Despite Lengthy Drouth

Nel sonville maintains sufficient water amid a long drought with pumping at about 12 million gallons a month and 400 000 gallons per day across two shifts. Demand rises in hot weather and for a local pool and Fenton Construction Co. The system relies on the Hocking River, with occasional line breaks repaired quickly to keep pressure near 100 pounds.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Wolfe Fenton Construction Co City Hill Bessemer Water Department Fourth St Mon‘day Creek Safety Service Homer Adams Raymond Smith Hocking Jevel

Nelsonville Window Art Contest Sponsored by Emblem Club

An art and window painting contest for Nelsonville students will be sponsored by the Emblem Club with cash prizes totaling 335. Senior and junior high pupils compete using local store windows with seven awards including 10 and 7500? The entry period starts October 29 with judging October 30. Grade schools award 10 in cash.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Emblem Club Satuday

Horoscope for the Day and Birthday Throughout 1953

The reading urges routine duties and calm discussions to avoid discord. Afternoon leisure with like minded people is advised and a birthday tomorrow may bring a lively improvement in personal and professional life within weeks. The Moon in Virgo suggests trying new job routines and expanding practical skills with steady effort.

Forty Cases Heard by Mayor in September

Nelsonville records show forty cases heard by Mayor Arthur Kennedy in September. Of these 26 were city police arrests and 14 from the State Highway Patrol. Fines and costs totaled 759 dollars and 10 cents, with distributions to General fund and auto tax fund among others. The city may face changes as state costs shift to the city treasury under a new statute.

Nelsonville Arthur Kennedy James Cope State Highway Patrol State of Ohio Athens County Finance Committee of Council Eens Council

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Church Activities

Nelsonville notes detail Christian Woman's Fellowship programs with guest soloists, devotional leaders, and lunch. Upcoming group hosts include October monthly hostess roles and a Pythian Sisters event, while other clubs plan dinners, meetings, and masquerade parties at local churches and homes.

Nelsonville Christian Woman's Fellowshp Christian Church Elizabeth Ray Sigrid Love Catherine Figgins Nancy Wolfe Miss Stephenson Jesus Michele Glenna Lou Shafer Marlene Koker Donna Plummer Morgan CWF Net

Five Fined By Kennedy Court in Nelsonville

Nelsonville arraignment reports stop sign violation plea by Jee Wimboden leading to a $10 fine plus costs. Harold W Chaffin of Bellevue fined $10 and costs for speeding 65 mph in a 30 zone with $5 suspended. Clarence Jordan charged for overload on a state highway fined $25 and costs. Richard Johnson fined $10 for intoxication and costs. Paul Cherrington of Oak Hill posted $20 bond for unsafe operation and Oct Tat 7pm hearing.

Nelsonville Jee Wimboden Arthur Kennedy Harold W Chaffin Bellevue Clarence Jordan Millfield Richard Johnson Paul Cherrington Oak Hil

Car Theft Reported in Nelsonville

A 1939 Chevrolet two door sedan driven by Dave Maze of Logan Route 3 was reported stolen last night from a parking area near the Ogg Wholesale Building on West Columbus Street. City police and the State Highway Patrol were notified.

Nelsonville Dave Maze Logan Ogg Wholesale Bilding Columbus St Pakce State Highway Patrol

Compass Foster Story Compose Band Themes

Nelsonville Logan High School Band under Willam Gasbarro performed a halftime show titled the Stephen Foster Story. The program opened with compass formations then music including Sidewalks of New York Swanee River March Home on the Range and Jingle Bells.

Nelsonville Logan High School Willam Gasbarro The Greyhounds New York Swanee River James Rees Gladys Windle June Kelly Martha Wetter Sharon Cope Jeannine West Stephen Foster Jeane

Boosters to Meet Nelsonville Band Group

Boosters will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the band room at the high school building on Fayette Street to discuss the Nelsonville Band program and upcoming activities.

Guild Twig Mount St Mary Hospital Harry Corwin Buchtel Nelsonville Fayette St

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