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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1954

Page

7

White Shrine Officers Hold Reception in Nelsonville

About 200 attended a Friends Night reception for Mrs Mary E Bartlett supreme worthy treasurer and Mrs Inez B Wilson district material objective chair. Visitors came from Buffalo Detroit St Louis Coffeyville Durham Milwaukee Ashland Wheeling Welch Parkersburg Cleveland Cincinnati Greenville Columbus Lancaster Bellaire Athens Cambridge Zanesville Marietta.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Shrine 51 Order of the White Shrine Mary E. Bartlett Supreme Worthy Inez B. Wilson District Material Objective Fagies Hall Phyliss Howe Virgene Carpenter Myrtle Linscott C. E. Washburn Shepherds Howard J. Barton Buffalo Agnes Severson Cleveland Bernice Merrill Detroit Bartlett William J. Miller Wheeling A. B. Roessler Cincinnati Queen Harry Reeves Wiseman George Prewitt Coffeyville Kas Earl Schloffman Zanesville Worthy Guard Mary V. Linscott Eagles Hall Helana McCune Hocking Valley Shrine Hubert Mender Dena German Howe Carpenter

Millfield Man Dies Sunday in Columbus

Nelsonville notes 77 year old Charles D Learned of Columbus a native of Millfield died Sunday evening at Mt. Carmel Hospital after ten days treatment for virus pneumonia He is survived by wife Jessie Potter Learned one son one daughter and two grandchildren two sisters in Athens County A niece Jessie Columbus formerly Nelsonville Funeral Mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church Columbus with burial in New Lexington Friends may call at Kelly funeral home Columbus

Nelsonville Charlies D. Learned Columbus Millfield Mt. Carmel Hospital Jessie Potter Learned Athens County Jessie Columbus Bishop Hettinger Sacred Heart Church New Lexington Kelly North High St

Death Claims Leon Native in West Virginia

William Greenlee of Charleston formerly of Mason County Leon native died Sunday at his home. He was born in Leon to Henry W. and Sarah Biffle Greenlee and is survived by his wife Effie Jarrett Greenlee a daughter Phyllis Taxton six brothers and two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Central Methodist Church Charleston.

Point Pleasant William Greenlee Charleston Mason County Leon Henry W Sarah Biffle Greenlee Effie Jarrett Greenlee Phyllis Taxton Roy Frank Jesse Omar Greenlee Jacob Verner Greenlee Dunbar Rosie Greenlee Central Methodist Church

Valley Temple Pythian Sisters Plan Attendance Contest

Nelsonville’s Valley Temple 137 of the Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting at Castile Hall with Chief Juanita Hawk presiding. Plans included an attendance contest with Logan Temple and a pot luck dinner in Logan on Oct 26.

Valley Temple Pythian Sisters Castile Hall W. Washington St Juanita Hawk Logan Temple Logan Roxy Wolfe Nelsonville Clara Bateman Flossie Cope

Loyal Workers Meeting at Agnes Woodard Home

The Loyal Workers class of the Methodist Church will assemble at 360 Elizabeth Street Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs. Minnie Scott and Mrs. Mayme Wallace. Mrs. Martha Neirk will present the program and Mrs. Faye Howard will lead the devotional.

The Methodist Church Agnes Woodard Elizabeth St Minnie Scott Mayme Wallace Martha Neikirk Faye Howard

Births and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital notes

A list of births at Mount St Mary Hospital includes Kenneth and wife of Logan a daughter. Donald Koon of Lancaster a son. Lester Withem of Murray City a son. Admissions include George Lindsay New Straits ville. Margaret Johnston Nelsonsville. Mary Alice Smith Millfield Route 1. Alice Gulley Nelsonville. William Douglas Gloucester Route 3. Thomas Shultz Jr Nelsonville Route 1. Kay Bertha Campbell Nelsonsville. Don Edwards Logan. Carrie Tevis Sitnaville. Charles Karns Chauncey. Mrs Carlos Glenn Buchtel and daughter. Wayne Guess Logan Route 3 and daughter. Clyde Haning Nelsonville and daughter. Calvin Cook Logan and Al Kiser Nelsonville. John Freer Nelsonville. Mary Dewhurst Nelson. Mary Lou Jenkins Nelsonville. Dale Walker Haydenville. Florence Cook Athens. Corinne McGuire Nelsonville Route 1. LaDonna Brooks Nelsonville. Virginia Hall Oak Grove. Francis Goetz Columbus. Marion Reeves Nelson. Police Turn Glouster. Rachel Bowers Nelsonville. Nola Bishop Nelsonville.

Kenneth Reed Logan Donald Koon Lancaster Lester Withem Murray City George Lindsay New Straitsville Margaret Johnston Nelsonville Mary Alice Smith Millfield Alice Gulley William Douglas Glouster Thomas Shultz, Jr Kay Bertha Campbell Don Edwards Carrie Tevis Sitnaville Charles Karns Chauncey Carlos Glenn Buchtel Wayne Guess Clyde Haning Calvin Cook al Kiser John Freer Mary Dewhurst Mary Lou Jenkins Dale Walker Haydenville Florence Cook Athens Corinne McGuire LaDonna Brooks Virginia Hall Oak Grove Francis Goetz Columbus Marion Reeves Police Turn Rachel Bowers Nola Bishop

Two Home Injuries Leave Men Bandaged

Nelsonville reports two local men with bandaged hands from home mishaps on Oct. 14. James Powell a barber suffered severe lacerations to the index and middle fingers of his left hand from an electric saw. While treated by a local doctor, O. E. North sought care for a painfully injured right hand scorched while burning brush.

Nelsonville James Powell O. E. North

Notice of Appointment Executrix for Schaeffler Estate

Madeline Schaeffier of Coshocton Ohio appointed executrix of the estate of Charles Hi Schaeffler deceased formerly of Athens City Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated October 4 1934 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge of said County October 18 1934 tw

Madeline Schaeffier Coshocton Ohio Charles Hi. Schaeffler City of Athens Athens County Roger J. Jones, SR

Nelsonville Seeks Bids for Sewage Plant Upgrades

The City of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed bids for Contract A Sewage Treatment Works with plans at the City Building and Burriss Niple Engineers. Bids due by 12 noon November 16 1954. bonds or certified checks required. city reserves right to reject or alter any bid.

Director of Public Service Nelsonville Ohio Public Service Bursess & Niple Speat Fifth Avenue Columbus

Foreclosure of Multiple Tracts in Athens County Real Estate

The court forecloses a mortgage on four tracts in Trimble and Tremble Townships Athens County Ohio. It orders Drake and wife Wilma to pay $1555.76 plus interest and costs within five days and releases the defendants from redemption rights in the described parcels including coal rights and railway right of way terms.

Shpripa SR Bat Real Fatate Ohlg Athens County The Security Bank Athens Oni R Va Trrake Courty Memlay Sindsay Greenston Tobia Tremble Township Ohio Tinkers Run Republic Coal (Co Section No. 7 Trimble Township Benning T & OC Kath Kioh Trimbie Salt Section Recorder Athens County Mortgage Records Eakd Lefendante Wilbur M. Drake Wilma M. Drake Stella Beal Athena County Green's Run New York Central BE. H. Lasch L. F. Galbraith Paul Galbraith Kline Galbraith J. B. Galbraith F .Aj Galbraith Stella mi Wilbur M.rake Wiirma M. Drake Santella Beal Paul Abraith Klineth

Auction Notice Describes Sale of Real Estate in Athens

The document outlines a sheriff sale of premises located at Retown in Mt Sabetantes, listed at 700.00 dollars with a minimum bid of two thirds. It notes court orders, petition procedures, and reporting to the court, with Deputy Dorothy J. Wennes handling the sale for Sheriff Worsted.

Werstell, Jr Joel Draper Lash Athens Ember Retown Mt Sabetantes RoEane Dorothy J Wennes

Daggett divorce petition filed in Athens County Ohio

Hebert M Daggett filed a divorce petition against Nan A Daggett in the Court of Common Pleas, Cause No. 20818, seeking divorce and relief. The respondent's last known address is General Delivery San Francisco California, residence unknown, hearing set for November 194. attorneys Boldin and Walker represent the petitioner.

Nan A. Daggett San Francisco California Hebert M Daggett Petit Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Saat Praxee Rokbert M. Daggett Bolin Walker

Athens considers contract for end leading device for tractor

City of Athens Ohio council proposes to empower the Director of Public Service Safety to enter a written contract for purchase of one end leader for a D A Case Tractor. Bids to be advertised as required with plans and specifications on file in the director’s office. Ordinance to repeal conflicting measures and take effect upon approval.

Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Salt D. S Pu Service-Safety Athena

Athens approves street sweeper purchase ordinance

Ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service Safety of Athens Ohio to enter a contract for one motor pickup street sweeper. The city will advertise per law and implement the plan as filed in the director's office. The ordinance takes effect after the earliest legal date. Mayor and city officials sign and approve.

Athens Ordinance Defines Official Signs for Vehicle Regulation

An ordinance from Athens Ohio adopts official signs as a basis to regulate vehicles on city streets and alleys. It authorizes curb paint in yellow as an official sign indicating no parking zones. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect per law after council approval dated October 11.

City of Athena Ohio Athens Eaid

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Rome Township

In Athens County Ohio the township electors will vote November first 1954 on levying an additional tax beyond the ten mill limit to fund fire equipment. The rate is thirty five cents per one hundred dollars of valuation for three years with polls open 6:30 A M to 6:30 P M Eastern Standard Time. By order of the Athens County Board of Elections chairman and clerk dated September 13 1954.

Justee Rome Athens County Ohio Board of Elections RE. Handley John FE. Barker Board of County Commissioners Athena Handling John EE. Bakker Athens Ofio the Board of Elections Athena County Onis BE. Handley Joan & Banker Trey Otis Troy Troy Township CB Handley Joan FB Barker Jacksonville Onio Handley Joan F. Barker Canaan Athene Fwanoley John Hakreem Derk Ohie, Co Parker, Cier Sinoney Chie Paase Athens City Triet Mealyrarm

Notice of Election on Bonds for Village of Coolville

Notice is given that the Village of Coolville will submit to voters on November 2, 1954, the question of issuing bonds to pay for a municipal project. Bonds may run up to 25 years, with an estimated tax rate of 2.70 mills per dollar of valuation. Election hours are 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM local time. Athens County, Ohio. Fe Hendley, Chairman. John Bakkar, Clerk. Dated Sept 13, 1954.

Plaintiff John A. Koretor Files Case in Athena County Court

John A. Koretor sues in the Court of Common Pleas of Athena County Ohio seeking relief and damages. The petition, filed by attorneys Bolin and Walker, requests process on the defendant and a hearing date set for November 10, 1904.

Mary Korehok Pennayleania Etna Sepien John A. Sera Ion Mether Athena Coury Ohio Cage Noray Old Coert John A. Korctior Bolin Walker Hie Attorheya

Notice of Tax Levy Election for Plain Local School District

The Athens County Ohio Plain Local School District holds an election on November 2 to consider renewing a 4.0 mill levy and an additional 1.0 mill, generating funds for operating expenses. Polls open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time under the authority of the Athens County Elections Board.

Election on Levy in Excess of Ten Mill Limit

Notice announces two separate elections in Athens County Ohio for levies above the ten mill limit. One in Athens County for a tuberculosis hospital care levy for five years, with details on rate and election date November 2. The second is a city levy in Athens for two years to fund current city expenses, open polls 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST.

Levy In Excess Of The Ten Mill Limit Election Notice

A notice from Athens County Ohio outlines a November election in the Chauncey Dover Exempted Village School District. Voters will decide on levying excess tax beyond the ten mills for current operation and state rehabilitation requirements. The poll will be open 6 30 am to 6 30 pm. Handle y chairman Barker clerk dated Sept 14 193?

Notice of election on bonds for Nelsonville City School District

Notices describe bond issues for Nelsonville City School District Athens County Ohio to finance pregrade and real estate for a new school. Election set for November 2 1940 and November 2 1974 varying bond amounts and tax rates, with polling hours and auditor certified rates. Also Ames-Hern Local School District bond election slated for November 2 1974 for 125000 dollars to fund construction and improvements, twenty three year term with 29 mill tax rate. polls open 6:20am to 6:30pm EST.

Waterton Township Fire Truck Tax Levy Vote Notice

Notice is hereby given that on November 2, 1954 the voters of Waterton Township Athens County Ohio will decide on levying an additional tax to purchase a fire truck. The levy would be 7 mills on each one dollar of valuation, equal to twenty cents per hundred dollars, with hearings from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Andley, Chairman, and Cher, Clerk, presiding.

Tax Limitation Notice for Troy Township Election

Notice of a special election in Troy Township Athens County Ohio. Trustees propose a ten mill renewal tax for cemetery maintenance for five years. Polls open 6 AM to 6 PM Eastern Standard Time with details including vote location and rates.

Election on tax levy in excess of ten mill limitation

Notices announce upcoming special elections in Athens County Ohio to decide renewal or additional levies for village of Jacksonville Canann Township Shade Local School District and other entities. Proposals seek levies not exceeding five or three mills for five years to fund street lighting cemeteries and school expenses. Elections set for November dates with polling hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time.

Notice of Levy Election in Athens School District

Notice is given that in pursuance of a proposition of the Athens County Ohio local school district a special election will be held November 2, 194 to vote on a 10 mill property tax levy for the Athens Local School District to raise current operating expenses for five years. The poll will open at 6:30 AM and close at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. By order of the Athens County Board of Education Chairman Handaley and Clerk Barker.

Nelsonville City Athens County Ohio Ion Boho Benool Athena County Ing Nelsunville Citie Ocick FP. M C Handley Jon BA EK Barker Education Shade Heticoi Lew Cenees Ferain Board of Elec John E. . Barker Athens Board of Pducation Athena Loesi Oricek A. M. Afel Orlok FM Board of Kieutiene Otie BK. Handley Joun F Barker Clere Tar Levy Rehool Albany Board of Electione, of Ofie BF. Handley John F. Barker

Bond Issue on Albany Local School District Ballot

The Albany Local School District seeks voter approval at the November election to issue bonds of two hundred thousand dollars to fund acquiring land and constructing a new fireproof addition to the high school. The tax rate is certified at 6.5 mills per dollar of valuation, estimated to 6.45 dollars per hundred. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Ohio time.

Appointment of Victor Whites Estate Executor Named

Mehen Bar Whites of GF State Seraet is appointed executor of the estate of Victor Whites of Athens Ohio. Obie fee must file the required claim with the clerk by the sixth day of Gettiner. Roger J Jones Sr Olivetw Probate Judge of Athens County signs the notice.

Seraet Atvorm Athens Athens County Gettiner Roger J, Jones Sid County

Election of Tax Levy Renewal Referendum in Athens County

A notice announces a special election on a renewal tax levy for Albany local school district in Athens County. The measure would authorize up to five mills for five years to fund current operating expenses. Voting takes place at a specified polling place from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Eastern on the day indicated, per Board of Elections officials HANDLEY and BARKER.

Notice of Chauncey Village bond election

Voters in Chauncey Ohio will decide on November 1944 whether to issue three thousand dollars in bonds to fund fire apparatus and water supply for the Joint Fire District. Bonds run ten years with a tax rate of one mill outside ten mills. Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Athens County Board of Elections directs.

Pureupare Chauney Ottio Athena County Ohie Wid Eet Channery Chawnong Japans County Neu Banda Chauncey Chauncey Dever Fitaens i

Ohio amendment underway to change term limits for state officials

The document proposes amending Article III, Article II and related sections of the Ohio Constitution to set four year terms for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer, with terms for other officials and judges defined. It specifies election timing, vacancy rules, and the process for submitting the amendment to voters, along with transition dates and certification by state officials.

Ole Kvii Olio Stete Gemers Arthraa Werner Edgen Supreme Court Courts of Appeals Common Fleas Court Justice of Peace Generei Weil Peregeri State of Oro Oficia Balliot

Dover Township to Issue Bonds for Fire Equipment

Athens County voters face a township bond issue of twelve thousand five hundred dollars to fund fire apparatus, water mains, and fire protection in Dover Township. The measure, proposed by the Chauncey-Dover Wire District, would raise taxes within the ten mill limit, with a bond term of ten years and an estimated tax rate change of one tenth of a dollar per hundred. Balloting occurs on the date set by the board of Athens County.

Wenance Mara Dover Iife Athens Tnd Om Bee Queen Bomda Eaid Dover Payina Chauncey-Dover Anid Order of the Board of Athens County Otite & Handley, Chatrmean Ohm E. Barker

Voters to Decide Bond Issue for New School Facilities

The Athens City School District plans a June 4 election on a bond issue of 1 million dollars to fund fireproofing, additions, and equipment for school buildings. The measure would raise property taxes to about 25 cents per $100 valuation, with voting from 6:30 A.M. to 6:46 P.M. at regular polling places in Athens County.

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