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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

6

Dover Pastor Speaker at Nelsonville High Assembly

The Rev Gilbert Courtney Chaunccey was guest speaker in an Nelsonville High School assembly Wednesday sponsored by Miss Mary Sharp. The program featured a reading by Martha Betts, a chorus led by Mass Jean Bisnaugle, and a performance of High School Cadets by the band. Marguerite Locke and Martha Murphy carried the flags as Mary Eden Donley conducted the closing pledges.

Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney Chaunccey Nelsonville High Mary Sharp Spoe Jean Bisnaugle Marguerite Locke Martha Murphy J K. Konneer Martha Betts Ingh Mary Eden Donley

Nelsonville Miner Killed by Backing Coal Truck Wheel

Walter Hall, 38, Oak Grove miner and former Nelsonville resident, died instantly when a coal truck backed over him while he and coworker Butler Barnhart loaded house coal. Coroner J H Elias ruled accidental death after an inquest. Hall pinned under the wheel, Barnhart prostrated, survived by wife Grace and son Billy.

Nelsonville Walter Hall Oak Grove J. H. Elias Glouster Hall Elias Butler Barnhart Willam Meyer Coal ,Co Hall’s Grace Billy

Fined for Traffic Sign Violations in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Byron Eby pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a Stop sign and was fined 35 dollars plus costs. Clifford Pickett of Happy Hollow admitted to intoxication and was fined 190 dollars plus costs and committed to the Athens County Jail.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Byron Eby Miles Howe Clifford Pickett Happy Hollow Athens

Hemlock Grove Grange Holds Regular Meeting and Activities

Hemlock Grove Grange met Saturday with 52 members, welcomed one new member, and set a January Pomona meeting at the Grange hall. Reports covered institute committees for an October 25 program featuring songs, a recap of officers, and a variety of acts. Attendees included Bernard and Earl Paulsen, Silvio Midfeidt, and Ray Whaley, with Sunday School enrolling 26 pupils and officer elections held.

Hemlock Grove Grange Pomona Grange Hall Institute Adeline Maud Tubbs Avery Nelson Maggie Mildred Betzing Ray Whaley Barbara Warner

Harrisonville News Notes

Mr and Mrs Henry Waggoner return from a vacation near Manetta and Lewis County near Clarksburg. Mrs Dye Ball and son Billy from Toledo visit Mrs Mae Ball. Sunday dinner guests at Halliday Atkins included George Atkins Rutland A M Irwin Middleport Luther Reisinger Will Reisinger Earl Atkins Stella Atkins and two children Gordon and Glenn. Sarah Waggoner John Kolb and John Wil Nam Jane Lew W V were guests. Mrs Lillian Jewell visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs B E Carl.

Harrisonville Henry Waggoner Manetta Lewis County Clarksburg Dye Ball Billy Toledo Mae Ball Halliday Atkins George Atkins Rutland A. M Irwin Middleport Luther Reisinger Will Gallipolis Earl Atkins Stella Atkins Gordon Glenn Sarah Waggoner John Kolb John Wil Nam Jane Lew W. Va Lillian Jewell B. E Carl

Post Plans Special Meeting Nelsonville Ohio

VFW Post commander Holland announces a special meeting tonight at post headquarters. Important business and a large class of candidates will be received into membership. Refreshments provided at session end. East PT.A to meet Friday at 3 o'clock. Ladies Auxiliary Epiphany Church sponsors rummage sale October 12 and 13 in Warner building.

Nelsonville East P.T East Pt.a Ladies Auxiliary the Epiphany Episcopal Church Warner Building W. Columbus St

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