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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1955

Page

3

Chauncey Area Personal News Briefs

Chauncey residents report guests and family visits from nearby towns. Ronald Cline, recently returned from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, visited his wife and son in Millfield before returning to Norfolk. Other weekend visitors include the Fender and Schoonover families from Columbus and Lancaster, and Alma Barry was admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital.

Lawrence Cline Rittman Ronald Cline Navy Guantanamo Bay Cuba Brady Millfield George Cline Chauncey Norfolk Richard Stalder Debbie Columbus Kaen Charles Fender Alma Barry Mount St. Mary Hospital Clark Preston Bobbie A. L. Preston John Schoonover James Schoonover Lancaster Jean Ball Darlene Debra

Miss Anna Morgan Stricken By Mild Heart Attack

Miss Anna Morgan 81 suffered a mild heart attack during Sunday morning services at First Presbyterian Church. Taken to Foster Hospital she is not in serious condition. A retired teacher she formerly taught in a downriver district and in Gallipolis. She lives at Gray Apartments 437 First Ave and last worked as a bookkeeper for C. D. Kerr Co. A member of the English Club she is regarded as well read by friends.

Alauvalis Anna Morgan First Presbyterian Church Foster Hospital Miss Morgan Gray Apartments First Ave Gallipolis

Gallipolis Notice From Athens County Election

Gallipolis residents note a public notice dated September 33, 1908, detailing election procedures. The document lists candidates and polling times from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM and mentions ballot law in Athens County.

Marines Take Part in Amphibious Exercise at Pendleton

Three men from the Greu and Hocking Valleys joined Navy and Marine units in an amphibious training drill at Camp Pendleton California. Cpl Richard Jackson son of Meg and Mrs B Jackson of 21 High Shauncey led one Marine party. Across the Pacific two Point Pleasant Marines also served Harry N Harden son of Mrs Marie Harden and George K Roach son of Mr and Mrs Clarence K Roach are identified.

Greu Hocking Navy Samp Pendleton Calif Max Cpl Richard "Jackson Meg B. Jackson Shauncey Pacific Point ‘Pleasant Harry N. Harden Marie Harden George K. Roach Clarence K. Roach

WSCS Circle Five Meeting Announced

WSCS Circle Five of the Methodist Church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs C D Duncan Fayette Street The notice includes a report on U S Government statistics showing death rates from accidental falls in 1953 were nearly twice those from acute cancer of the lung

WSCS The Methodist Church C.D. Duncan Fayette St U. S Ital Statisicn

Golf Tourney Finals Stall Amid Courtship of Victories

In a close finals day, Clark defeated Russell M. Sm 2 up to claim the championship as the second flight reaches semi finals with Dr W Lewis and Brown-George Arthur l vs Paul Reese-Ed Reese advancing. Ed Judy faces Dr H B Thomas in one quarter final, with Wilson in line for semi finals alongside Ray Gar vs Clark Hager.

Ea Bates Broyles Clark Alva Russell M. Sm W. Lewis Brown George Arthur Paul Rees Ed Reese Pat Yester Dorothy Brown Ed Judy H. B. Thomas Wilson Ray Gar Clark Hager

Man Drives Car Off Road Near Nelsonville

Raymond Patton Jesse Patton was injured early Monday when his car left the road on a curve south of Nelsonville, hit a sign, and overturned into a ditch. He was taken to Mount Saint Mary Hospital with head cuts.

Sno Ty Raymond Patton Jesse Coe Nelsonville Mount St. [Mary ‘Hospital

Hospital Notes From Holzer Include Local Births Admits and Discharges

Holzer Hospital note list shows numerous admissions from Kananga Middiepore Gallipolis and nearby towns. Entries include births for Julian Morris and others, plus medical and surgical cases such as Mrs Everett Grimm Point Pleasant and Mrs Harry Wheeler Gallipolis. A long roll of patients and relations followed by a separate item notes the Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League meeting set for Tuesday at 7:30 pm with officials named.

Julian Morris Kananga Owen Bratton Middiepore Sre Roberts Pipers Tee Robert Major Gallipolis Meranda Dire Fromer B. Smith Rutland Everett Grimm Point Pleasant Surgical Harry Wheeler Casanas Ale

Scouts Pass Outdoor Test at Troop 66 Session

Scouts of Troop 66 held an outdoor advancement session on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Tom Signer Fred Smith Johnny Reesoke and Richard Anders. Firebuilding and cooking tests were passed by Smith Matheny and Irebuild. On Oct 11 parents committee members and scouts will meet from 7 to 3 30 p.m. at the Knights of Pythias Building to greet the new field executive Joe Hawkins and District Commissioner Kates R. Randall nearby.

Scan Vlle Boy Scouts of Troop 66 Afernoon Tom Signer Fred Smith Johnny Reesoke Richard Anders Smith Matheny Irebuild Scouts Foop Scouts of K. of P Joe Hawkins Kates R. Randal Univer

Athletic Association To Plan Fund Drive

Elsonville’s Athletic Association will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m in the junior high library. President Everett Carell said plans will be made for a fund drive to furnish equipment for the Little League football team. A progress report on cleaning of the athletic field will be given.

Auto bounce latches worker crushed under car

An automobile fell across Townsend at 92 E Franklin St Mount St Marys Hospital observers after a jack failed. Townsend, an employee of Shat eve Lono Station, was pinned briefly as the car lifted by springs then lowered. His condition was reported as good at the hospital.

Dale Townsend E. Franklin St Mount St Mary's Pital Townsend Shateve Lono St Fouth Chestnut Sn Automotie Fie Athen Suedan Binaceteaeer Danas Pacman Daa Tion Ts Tilak Eiucation York Eal Sehol Athena Rene

Campaign Talks Set at ARLDUAV Post 229 Meeting

Post 229 of the American Legion will gather in the Legion Building at 7:45 pm to discuss plans for a membership drive and 1956 membership cards. J O Steenrod, post adjutant, will provide available cards.

Unemord Dugan Post American Legion Legion Adjutant J Steenrod Coovili Ohio Villasheave Lextenn

Four Arrests Reported in Nelsonville Weekend

Four men were arrested over the weekend by city police and the State Highway Patrol. Buck Warren of Deanville was jailed for disturbing the peace and nonpayment of a fine. Clifford Pickett of Nelsonville faced intoxication charges and was to appear before Mayor Tami Hilleary. Robert Wolfe of Columbus was cited for driving 70 mph in a 50 mph zone and fined. Ralph Wolfe of Columbus was fined $10 and costs for improper passing on a highway.

Nelsonville Tami Hilleary I Buck Warren Deanville Clifford Pickett Oday Robert Wolfe Columbus Sep Coord Hilleary Ralph Wolfe Imroper

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Residences

Births and listed residents include Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wallace at ettonville. Gertrude Joyce in Nelsonville Route 1. Dale Townsend Nelsonville. Mrs Audrey Sitehet Murray City. Charles Titko Shawnee. Mrs Addie Headley Athens. Mrs Grace Tittle Athens Route. Donald Carter Nelsonville. Leo Kessler Logan. Howard Warner Nelsonville. Joan McAllister Nelsonville. Anne Van Sickle Glouster Route 1. Mra Janet Hutchins Nelsonville Route 2. Mexile Clark Logan. Mra Nancy Locke Nelsonville. Mrs Car Buttrick Logan Route 4. Withiam Doda Murray City. Henry Dolman Nelsonville. Kathryn Riddick Trimble.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Donald Wallace Ettonvile m Dauser Gertrude Joyce Nelsonville Dale Townsend Audrey Sitehet Murray Ty Charles Titko Shawnee Addie Headley Athens Grace Tittle Lone Chutes Netsonville Donald Carter Leo Kessler Logan Howard Warner Joan McAllister Anne van” Sickle Glouste Route 1 Smissed Janet Hutchins Nelson Lle Mexile Clark Nancy Locke Car Buttrick Withiam Doda Murray City Henry Dolman Kathryn Riddick

Birth of Linda Caral Det 3 in Mount St Mary Hospital

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Thomas Schultz Jr announce the birth of a daughter Linda Caral Det 3 in Mount St Mary Hospital Grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Schultz Sr Nelsonville Route 1 and Mr and Mrs James Odenthal Nelsonville Route 1 Great grandmothers listed Chauncey Mrs 0 C Weriner Opden Iowa and Mrs Ollie Smith Jr Lan east z Fiemen Meet Tonight Chauncey Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department will meet at 7 pm today in the fire house A Birthday Celebrated Chauncey Frances Howard celebrated her birthday Saturday with a family dinner and a decorated cake presented by a niece Mrs Don Forythe

Nelsonville Thomas Schultz Linda Caral Mount St. Mary Hospital James Odenthal Henry Locke Chauncey 0. C. Weriner Opden Iowa Ollie Smith Jr. Laneast Fiemen Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department Frances Howard Don. Forythe Miss Howard

River traffic readings from Athens and Gallipolis listing gauge levels

Readings show river gauges and vessel movements across several locations including Athens Gallipolis and Montgomery with specific feet values for upper and lower gauges and numerous vessel names with up or down readings at various times. Towns cited include Chambersburg Monte tomery Point Pleasant Kanawha Falls and Gallipolis reflecting a brisk river traffic day with coal oil steel and other cargo noted.

Gallipolis Chambersburg Ohiever Monte Tomery Pat Mason-Pomeroy Point Pleasant Kanawha Falls Montgomery Liberty Cherrystone Dixie Indiana Island Creek Pam Carole Dean Jeffcoat Jerry Bosworth Francis Atlas Joe Smith Solvay Creditor Semet Neville Sohio State Bruce Sutherland Paul Susan Hoagland Constitution Jones

Salem Center Resident Dies

Salem Center resident Call Mae Gibeaut, 68, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at her home near Salem Center. Survived by husband Sean Tiesters and several children, she will lie in state at Strong and Son Funeral Home until services. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Salem Center Church officiated by Rev. William Turner, with burial in Salem Center Cemetery.

Swilkesville Call Mae Gibeaut Salem Center Asband Sean Tiesters Teere Woodhiage Dayton Pautine Ie Camb Sd Lae Witon South Chanston Ado Scherdunner Baston Aso Bers Wasington William Turner Strong and Son Wilkesville

Nelsonville Council to discuss land purchase and street cleaner

Nelsonville council meets Monday at 7 p.m. to hear about acquiring a strip of land along the baseball field and a possible report on buying a street cleaner. Nelsonville City Board of Education also meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

Nelsonville Nelsonvite Uty Tomuit Nelson Ville City

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