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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1955

Page

6

Former School Superintendent Opposes Work Benefit Law

Nelsonville report notes Carr former Logan Superintendent urged Rotary members to vote against the proposed unemployment compensation expansion bill in the November election. He warned it would hinder new industry, cited CIO petitions and increased benefits, and urged study and compromise before legislation. He criticized administration and highlighted personal examples and recent labor actions.

Nelsonville Logan Carr Rotary Club Rotarians CIO Ohio Frank Lauscher John Bricker Cart Fira Methodist Church

Birth of Martha Jean Brooker in Mount St Mary Hospital

Cameron and Mrs Brooker announce the birth of an eight pound daughter Martha Jean on Thursday at Mount St Mary Hospital. The Brookers have three other children Carol Suzanne nine Michael Cameron six and Robert Andrew three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James W Shafer Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Andres Brooker Carbon Hill Mrs Pearl Brooker Longstreth is the great grandmother.

Newunvinle Angers Cameron Brooker Martha Jean Mount St Mary Hospital Brookers Carol Suzanne Michael Cameron Robert Andrew James W. Shafer Nelsonville Andres” Brooker Carbon Hill Pearl Brooker Longstreth

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals Overview

Hospital notes list multiple admissions including a Gallipolis couple’s son and families from Jackson Gallipolis and Ironton with medical and surgical cases. Dismissals include several named patients and relatives across counties, with scattered medical statuses noted.

Johnsons mark 60th wedding anniversary in Nelsonville church

Mr and Mrs George J Johnson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church. Fred Johnson delivered the morning address on Laymen's Sunday as guests from Columbus and nearby towns attended. Flowers and yellow roses highlighted the reception, with family and church members serving and greeting guests.

Nelsonville George IE. Johnson W. Franklin St Presbyterian Church Johnssons Fred H. Johnsson Johnson Columbus Insurance Ohio John Clark Betsey Johnson The Missionary Society of the Church Jy Lioxa Evans Saryessinger Sylvia Cooley Anna Chapman W. E. Siddie Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Bell DAI Mabel” Haffner William Tedrow Dorothy Vor J. HE. Howe John Fred Johnsons Columbus Rose Cook Florence Charles E. Stack Ruth Mathewson George A. Drach Athens Henry Lancaster Dela Ware Alex Nelson Aim Mich John Dozier Duram N.C John T. Underwood P.M McNeil Mary Louise Bowen Logan Ed Mills Zanesville

Premature Baby Dies After Holzer Hospital Birth

In Gallia county Holzer Hospital records the short life of the son of Mr and Mrs William Kunker of Pomeroy who was born prematurely at 730 am last Saturday and died Tuesday in the same hospital. The brief list of names and dwellings in the surrounding area appears unrelated to the event.

Gallipolis William Kunker Pomeeroy Holzer Hospital

Ravenswood clubs report on year and gatherings

Ravenswood chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution presented its annual work report at the Community building with plans to repeat it at the state meeting. Hostesses and circle members held Halloween refreshments and study sessions while three new members joined.

Ravenswood Daughters of American Revolution Ray E. Ritchie Coit Rowley Betty White Barbara Somerville Walton Memorial Methodist Church Rowley Home Earl Chambers Darrell Fox Beckett Cartwright Lynn

Football Fund Drive Nets $603 for Little League Football

Nelsonville Athletic Association reports a $603 gain from a fund drive to purchase equipment and support Little League football. President Everett Carroll thanks volunteers and merchants. 356 man hours have been donated for field work as clearing and fence projects continue. A water spray can was approved for the team and a bake sale on November 5 will benefit the club.

Srenaretville Nelsonville Athletic ‘Association Leonard Association Everett Carroll Carroll Mark Herrold

Murray City Resident Dies After Heart Attack

Murray City resident 68 died Tuesday afternoon of a heart attack. A retired coal miner born in Pennsylvania he lived most of his life in Murray City. He was a member of the Murray City Knights of Pythias Lodge. Surviving are a sister Sadie Foster and three brothers Thomas Columbus Harry Akron William Greensboro NC. Funeral services are in charge of Warren North funeral home. arrangements incomplete.

Pennsylvania Murray City Knights of Pythias Lodge Sadie Foster Thomas Columbus Harry Akron William Greensboro N.C Warren-North

Nelsonville Cable Co. outage damages total $450 report

Gene Edwards, owner, says Sunday storm damaged Nelsonville Television Cable Co. equipment. The firm serves about half of Nelsonville on a community serial plan. Channel 4 and 6 restored. channel 10 back yesterday. service can be received at channel 2 location.

Elsonville Nelsonville Television Cable Co Gene Edwards Nelsonville

Jane Simms Crowned GAHS Homecoming Queen

Jane Simms was elected homecoming queen of Gallia Academy High School. Her attendants are Nancy Hamilton and Carolyn Rathburn. The royal court will reign at the homecoming football game Friday against Pomeroy. Lodge Plans Banquet In Nelsonville the father and son banquet of Philadorian Lodge at the Masonic Temple will be held at 6 30 p m Monday. Officers should be contacted for reservations.

Wallipolis Jane Gallia Academy High School Nancy Hamilton Carolyn Rathburn Pomeroy Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple

Nelsonville Social Notes Meet Among Friendly Faces

In Nelsonville social notes local residents gather for a Willing Workers meeting. The column mentions contributors including Lawson Kelp James Martin and Columbus visitors sharing community updates and a light, friendly exchange.

Nelsonville Social Notes Selsonville — Jr Urs Lawson Kelp and Sone James Martin Columbus Sirs Ete Bardin

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