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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1953

Page

20

Levy Aiding TB Victims To Be Voted On Nov 3

Athens County voters will decide on a special three mill current expense levy to fund TB care through five years. The measure aims to provide 20000 dollars annually, cover hospital care for active TB, employ a full time tuberculosis nurse, and lower long term costs by early detection. The levy costs about 30 cents per 1000 dollars of tax value, with a typical home paying about 1.50 dollars yearly for indigent TB care.

Nelsonville Athens County Health Boards Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association The TB and Health Association Ohio TB and Health Association

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admits

Births include a son for Mr and Mrs Theodore Sharpe of Nelsonville Route 1 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Eldon McCombs of Nelsonville. Admitted are Mrs Margaret Hughes of Logan Route 3 and Howard Hanning, Athens, along with Thomas Jones of Shawnee. Dismissed is Mrs Joseph Wolf of Nelsonville. Others listed include Fay Bolin of New Plymouth Route, Mrs Warren Cooper of Athens and son, Mrs George Stephenson of Murray City, Mrs Elizabeth Starrett of Nelsonville, Arthur Smith of Logan, and Mrs Mary Kottyan of Millfield Route 1.

Theodore Sharpe Nelsonville Eldon McCombs Margaret Hughes Logan Howard Hanning Athens Thomas Jones Shawnee Joseph Wolf Fay Bolin New Plymouth Warren Cooper

Taylor Ridge Couple Plan Open House

Nelsonville couple William and wife Gillett of Taylor Ridge celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Sunday afternoon open house for friends. A historical note recalls Bienville, Alabama as the first city to promulgate a law forbidding interracial marriage in 1706.

Taylor Ridge Nelsonville William Gillett Bienville, Ala

Anyone Got A Good Mule

Nelsonville reports Operation Mule unfinished as funds endow a donation to the Ticky Coleman family. The Safety Service Director Homer Adams and partners approved the project after the Coleman mule died. Money sits with Fire Chief Fat Hall while a suitable mule is sought.

Nelsonville Safety Service City Hall

Andy Hall Dies in Nelsonville at 68

James Andy Hall 68 of Happy Hollow and Deanville dies after eight weeks in Columbus at St. Francis Hospital following major surgery. A retired miner and member of the Eagles and VFW, he is survived by his wife Rhoda and five sons, with arrangements handled by Stout funeral home. The mother Mrs. Amanda Koon of Deanville is 89.

Nelsonville James Andy) Hall Happy Hollow Deanville St. Francis Hospital Columbus Hall Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Nelsonville Post VFW Rhoda Hall Arthur Donald Roy Clarence Amanda Koon Stout Funeral Home

Finlay Rites Attended by Local Residents

Nelsonville and nearby residents returned home after attending the funeral of Rev. Ray Finlay in Grand Forks North Dakota. Finlay served as pastor of the Church of God for six years and died suddenly at his home after recent major surgery. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Norris and three daughters DeLoma Sharon Marsha Rae and Pamela Cheryl plus his parents four sisters and one brother.

Nelsonville John Norris Stanley Norris Bill Sparks New Straitsville Ray Finlay Grand Forks N.D Church of God Kathleen Norris Finlay DeLoma Sharon Marsha Rae Pamela Cheryl

Local Notices From New Straitsville Area

Residents attend ice follies in Columbus and a Junior Carnival set for the high school auditorium. Cheerleaders and seventh through eighth grade leaders named with several visits among local families and relatives over the weekend.

New Straitsville Robert Goodlve Ella Heidlebaugh Irene Irvin Mae.McQuade Columbus Peggy Pierce Leatha Proctor Marilyn Wallace Norma Howdyshell Caroline Mathews Betty Jones Mary Price Mount St. Mary Hospital Anna Frasure Walter France Rutland Robert Angle Jeff Perce Angle Owen Wallace Fairfield County Fair Edna Rawlins Billie Sandy Ridge J. P. Ridge Fairview Rawlins Sarah Adams Illinois William Rawlins Mary Martin Welston William Seaman Thurman Thompson Clarence Bri Sons Lon Arnett

PTA Hears Rev Wentz In Moral Education Talk

Rev F M Wentz of the First Methodist Church spoke at the Central PTA meeting in Nelsonville about moral and spiritual education at home school and church during American Education Week set for November 9 to 14. A social night is planned November 10 at 7 p.m. Details will follow. Mrs Donald H Shafer Jr introduced the speaker and Mrs Paul Richards is the contact for the Leadership Training Institute in Columbus. Mrs Lloyd Gray's first grade won the attendance count.

Nelsonville F. M. Wentz First Methodist Church Central Pta Donald H. Shafer, Jr PTA Leadership Training Institute Columbus Central Group Paul Richards Lloyd Gray

Levy for TB Care Endorsed by UMWA

Nelsonville local union of the United Mine Workers of America endorsed Athens County Commissioners proposed 3 mill current expense levy for tuberculosis patient care. Leonard Christian, secretary, said the endorsement came at a Saturday meeting.

Nelsonville Athens County Union 3906 UMW of A Leonard Christian

Corn Yield Record Broken at Oral Daugherty Farm

Nelsonville report says the Oral Daugherty Farm in Kimberly set a new corn yield record. A five acre test patch of C 47 seed produced 177 bushels per acre on a moisture basis, surpassing the previous 147 bushel per acre mark from 1951.

Nelsonville Kimberly Dewey Ruscoe Daugherty

Independent Truckers Meet Friday in Nelsonville Hall

The Independent Truckers Association will hold a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall Nelsonville announced by Paul Wolfe business agent Several matters of interest to the membership will be determined at this meeting

Nelsonville Independent Truckers Association K. of P. Hall Paul Wolfe

Quarterbacks To Meet Nelsonville Tonight

The Quarterback Club invites members to a 7 30 p m meeting at the Girl Scout Little House. Attendance is requested by Jack Maurer, club chairman.

Nelsonville Girl Scout Little House Jack Maurer

Penrod Rites Set For Friday In Carbondale

Funeral services for Aaron Penrod 69 of Carbondale will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Carbondale Methodist Church with burial in Asbury Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Mat tie Penrod a son Leslie of Gloucester four daughters Elizabeth Agnes Edith and Ada one sister Miss Sarah Penrod and one grandchild. Friends may call at the sister's home in Carbondale at any time.

Nelsonville Aaron Penrod Carbondale Cambridge Hospital Carbondale Methodist Church Asbury Cemetery Mat Tie Penrod Leslie Glouster Elizabeth Agnes Edith Ada Sarah Penrod

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Ranger Flou Fire King Andy’ Hall Rickory Daugherty Beef Dr. Sta Daugherty & Wolfe Chestnut Street PTA Rev. Wentz UMWA Truckers Vale Philco Blackburn Appliance Melvin Blackburn Fayette Street Penrod Hilleary Shoe Hospital Brandwene New York Loma Seeds Joan Miller Beware Cece Ie Roche Rees Coats Cate Italienne LEVIS Sid Flannel ATTA
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