Nelsonville Council Faces Recreation Funds and Traffic Issues
Nelsonville council met in a lengthy session to plan for recreation funding and discuss local matters. They reviewed sewer line needs on Route 278, traffic hazards at Canal Fulton and Madison, and a potential traffic light. The shelter house built by War n Badger was praised. its value cited at about 4805 with city costs 3746.04. A plan to transfer 500 from general funds for the recreation commission was considered, along with review of Green Township contract and pension questions for firemen. Council planned a Monday continuation of the session to resolve funding, staffing, and public works concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Vern
Snap) Coakley
Canal St
Paul Betts
Ed Carter
Canal and
Fulton Sts
Matt Adkins
Canal
Madison Streets
Warren Badger
Betts
Badger
Ward Phillips
Adkins
Fulton Street
James Shumaker
Green Township
Hocking County
Haydenville
Earl Hilleary
Robert Matheny
Shumaker
Delbert Kuhn
City Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
Recreation Fund
Kuhn
Phillips
Council
Shelter House
John Brooks
Grover
Grosvenor
Jackson St
Brooks
Athens
Austin Kontner
Kontner
Mill St
Second Write-In Candidate Announced for Nelsonville Board
Bernie Shanklin, 62 Mill Street, announces as a write-in candidate for Nelsonville City Board of Education. Former Plains resident, three years in Nelsonville, three children in local schools, works at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Veterans, church member, and postal employee. McDonald seeks re election. two seats open with three vacancies.
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Nelsonville
Bernie Shanklin
Mill St
Robert Stuart
Kenneth Orwiler
Richard McDonald
McDonald
Shanklin
Charles Pancake
McDonald’s
New Red Cross Drive Chairman Is Named
Mrs Harriett Sayres of W Washington Street named new Red Cross drive chairman for New York area succeeding Robert Stuart who resigned after leaving the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital post. Sayres active in civic functions seeks broad local cooperation as the drive will commence soon.
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Nelsonville
Harriett Sayres
Washington St
New York
Red Cross Drive
Robert Stuart
Southeast Ohio
Sayres
Athens Man Fined for Crossing Yellow Line
Nicola Ernest Giudice of Athens was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Earl Hilleary for passing over a yellow line in the court last night.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Nicola Ernest Giudice
Earl Hilleary
Family gathering at Lake Alma draws thirty nine attendees
Thirty nine persons attended a family get together Sunday at the camping area at Lake Alma. A potluck lunch was held at noon and a social afternoon followed, with many relatives listed including the Roberts, Rusk, Cline, Dailey, Beechler, Howell, Fox, Roush and Douglas families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Howell
Frank Dailey
Lewis Fox
Earl Roush
John Douglas
Lancaster Family Guests of Charles Buck Couple
Mr and Mrs David Might and family of Lancaster were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Buck. The visit highlighted friendly ties between two local households during a social weekend.
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David Might
Family of
Lancaster
Charles Buck
Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes TIRTHE
A hospital notes listing admissions and discharges at Mount St. Mary Hospital includes new births and various patients. Admitted: Mrs Emma Hubble Ms Ida Mason Elizabeth Coffman Lincoln Estep William Deal Ruth Call Bertha Hashman Minnie Wiseman Alta Windle Mary Young John Boyden Walter Swaim. Discharged: Ralph Fielder JoAnn Gwilyn Goldie Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hubble
New Lexington
Ida M. Mason
Glouster
Elizabeth Coffman
Chauncey
Lincoln Estep
Corning
William H. Deal
Jacksonville
Ruth Call
Nelsonville
Bertha Hashman
Minnie Wiseman
Athens
Alta Windle
Mary Young
Junction City
John Boyden
Walter Swaim
Haydenville
Ralph Fielder
Shawnee
William J Keller Dies in Dayton
Nelsonville William J. Keller 84 died Monday evening in Dayton. A prominent businessman for 65 years he operated the William J. Keller Publishing Co. He is survived by his wife Elsie two daughters two sons 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Joseph W. Keller of Nelsonville is a son.
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Nelsonville
William J. Keller
Dayton
William J. Keller Publishing Co
Elsie
Joseph W. Keller
Nelsonville Lodge Plans Evening Cider and Doughnuts
Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will host cider and doughnuts after the 7 30 p m business meeting on Wednesday announced by Chancellor commander Wilbur Wolfe. Clarence Monks reported on the Grand Lodge sessions in Columbus and Raymond C Patton announced his candidacy for Supreme Representative from the Ohio Domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Lodge 169
Knights of Pythias
Wilbur Wolfe
Clarence Monks
Grand Lodge
Columbus
Raymond C. Patton
Ohio
Supreme Lodge
Troop 66 Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at Hall
Troop 66 will meet at 7 30 p m in the Knights of Pythias Hall troop rooms. Acting Scoutmaster Francis Bacus asks all members to attend and wear uniforms. The troop is due to re register on October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Knights of Pythias
Francis Bacus
Nelsonville Rotary Club Fall Picnic Set at City Park Shelter
Members and their wives of the Nelsonville Rotary Club will hold the annual fall picnic Wednesday at 5 30 p m in the new shelter house at the city park. The club furnishes all food. Committee members include Harold Coker Richard Anderson and Tom Williams.
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Nelsonville Rotary Club
Harold Coker
Richard Anderson
Tom Williams
Central School PTA Set to Meet Wednesday
Nelsonville notice states the Central School PTA will hold a meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the school building. Babysitters will be provided for attendees bringing children.
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Central Pta
Nelsonville
Central School
PTA
Ackison wedding shower and local greetings noted
A shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ackison at the bridegroom’s parents’ home with co hosts Mrs. Emmett Forrest and Miss Gloria Ackison. Mr. Robert Todd marked his 85th birthday Friday and Mrs. Louise Pearce hosted Sunday dinner for guests from Pittsburgh and Nelsonville. George Huddy underwent morning surgery in Huntington W V Veterans Hospital and is listed in fair condition. Senator C Stanley Mechem’s post surgery status is reported as very good by his wife Helen.
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Robert Ackison
Herbert Ackison
Emmett Forrest
Gloria Ackison
Guy Lewis
Barbara
Henry Todd
Robert Todd
Louise Pearce
Poplar St
University Hospital, Columbus
Helen
Funeral services for Charles W. McClurg in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Charles W. McClurg aged 83 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Ogden Luddow. Burial follows in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
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Nelsonville
Charles W. McClurg
Johnson
Ogden Ludlow
Green Lawn Cemetery
Bertha Ray 75 Dies in Nelsonville
Bertha M. Ray 75 of 195 Adams Street died Monday afternoon at Mount St. Mary Hospital after weeks of failing health. Husband Charles died in 1939. Survived by four sons Ches ter Galvin Paul and Pearl all at home and three daughters Irma Cheese man Marie Swingle and Florence Burchfield. Also 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral at 1 p.m. Thursday Johnson Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. F. M. Wentz. Burial Smith's Chapel Cemetery near Logan. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Nelsonville
Bertha M. Ray
Adams Street
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Charles
Vinton County
Hayes
Sarah Simonton
Chester
Galvin
Paul
Pearl
Irma Cheeseman
Marie Swingle
Columbus
Florence Burchfield
Elizabeth Scott
Ethel Anderson
Della Bobo
Mineral
Anna Boal
Dallas
Texas
Adda Mulholland
Zaleski
Council Finds The Keeper of Animals
Nelsonville council learned who collected dead animals. Service Director Paul Betts said I am the cat man and named John Drake in charge of opposites from a prank on the Liars bench in the Public Square. Street superintendent Raymond Raine was in charge of dead dogs.
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Nelsonville
Paul Betts
John Drake
Drake
Raymond Raine
Nelsonville City Council Passes Three Measures
Nelsonville city council eyed three actions last night. A resolution finalizes a $334.82 settlement with Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for removing poles from sewage disposal property. Another resolution grants a 342 foot easement along the Ogg Wholesale building and Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co fence, aiding pedestrian traffic and fire hose access. An ordinance raises posted bond amounts for street work to enforce restoration and permits bonds or two property owner signatures to ensure completion.
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Nelsonville
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Ogg Wholesale House
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Myers St
Farrow Ave
Jack Pearson Dies After WV Plane Crash
Jack Pearson 42 of Madison West Virginia son of the late Nelsonville police chief died Monday from injuries from a plane crash in West Virginia Sunday. He flew a training plane during a Civil Air Patrol maneuver. A passenger died at once. Survived by wife Kitty an Australian war bride two sons Terry and Frank three daughters Dina Joan Jean half brother Ted Garrett half sister Jane Pearson mother Lina Shannon and aunt Mrs Bernard Ervin. Final rites set for Madison 10 am Thursday with body to Nelsonville Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Nellonville
Jackie Pearson
Madison
W. Va
Jack Pearson
Nelsonville
West Virginia
Pearson
Civil Air Patrol
SeaBees
Kittty
Terry
Frank
Delina
Joan Ryan
Peru
Ind
Jean Droy
Detroit
Ted Garrett
Jane Pearson
Columbus
Lina Shannon
Bernard Ervin
Green Lawn Cemetery
Condition Improves for Miss Verna Hand at Mount St. Mary
Miss Verna Hand, cashier of the Peoples' Bank, recovered from a broken knee after a fall and suffered a heart attack Saturday evening. Doctors at Mount St. Mary Hospital report her condition slightly improved.
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Nelsonville
Verna Hand
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Miss Hand
Peoples’ Bank
UMWA Local To Meet Nelsonville Saturday
United Mine Workers of America Local 3905 will hold a meeting Saturday at 1 30 p m in the Red Men Hall Nelsonville announced by secretary Wes ley Hawk.
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UMWA
Nelsonville
United Mine Workers of America
Red Men Hall
Wesley Hawk
Nelsonville Board weighs building costs and bond plans
The Nelsonville Board of Education met with three members present to review finances for a new elementary school. They withheld plans for another bond issue and will gauge funds before proceeding. They also discussed a winter adult basketball league and approved part time art teaching, milk price checks, and transportation costs for mentally retarded children.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Board of Education
Charles Evans
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Robert Stuart
Kenneth Orwiler
Orwiler
Lloyd C. Gray
Athens County Children’s Home
Beasley
Norma Kent
Nelsonville Pure Milk Co
William McKnight 78 Dies After Knife Wound in Nelsonville
William McKnight aged 78 of 32 Diamond Street Nelsonville died Monday night from a personal safety related knife wound. He was a retired coal miner, native of Vinton County, and died at Mount St. Mary hospital. Survivors include wife Elizabeth five sons a daughter a stepson a stepdaughter and a half brother. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Nelsonville
William McKnight
Diamond St
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Vinton County
Elizabeth
William
Orrville
Lee
Dan
Raymond
Virgil
Shelby Murphy
Kent
Gyne
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Pomeroy Women’s News
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Signature Laems
Capital Finance Corp
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Columbus St
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Gallipolis
Court St
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Logan
W. Main St
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Nelsonville Women’s News
Bertha Ray
Johnson Funeral Home
F. M. Wentz
Smith’s Chapel Cemetery
Animals
Annette Dionne
Germain Allard
Notre Dame de Sallette
Montreal
Annette
S. Allard
George C. Shaw
Logan Monument CO
W. Main Street
Meigs County
Quick's
Mr. McKnight
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Agricultural Limestone Division
Tremont Center
Mabel
Black Label
Carling
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