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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1955

Page

5

Nelsonville off year voting eyed for November election

Voters in Nelsonville may head to the polls in November for an off year election. The slate features Republican mayoral incumbent Earl Hilleary facing Democrat challenger Robert Aukick with other ward contests expected in two of four seats.

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IRA Aim Is To Oust British From N Ireland

British government faces major IRA threat as urgent alerts trigger a manhunt for armed IRA units. Reported strength includes 800 members with underground cells in Britain and Dublin HQ. IRA plans cited include attacks on Parliament and letters threatening violent death to Lady Churchill amid a campaign for a united Ireland.

IRA N. Ireland Tom A. Cullen London Northern Ieland Northern Ireland Bobby Britain Tain England Iris Republican Army United Ireland British Northern Ireland Irian Republic Beitah Berkanire Anthony Eden Scotlard Yard TRA Dublin Eire Ulster United State America St Tra House of Commons Churchill Winston Freedom Ireland

IRA recruits trained by veterans in Ireland

A report describes the IRA's main force as young recruits mentored by veteran British commandos. It notes nightly training across Irish hills, with valleys used as weapon ranges. Observers urge Eire's government to curb IRA activity before further bloodshed.

IRA Ireand Northern Ireland Eire Royal Ulster Constabulary Reppullic

Chauncey Personalities Share Weekend Visits

Mrs Lorene Keith of Cleveland and Mrs Anna Oeffler of Logan visited Chauncey relatives Sunday. Grace Glab and daughter Sandra planned a Chicago trip this week. Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton and family spent several days in Columbus and attended the ice follies. The Grumleys with sons Gary Keith and Man Mir hosted guests including Cathy Bill Joey Annie Marie. Mr Grumley, an exchange teacher from England, will teach at a Bay school in Michigan for the year. The group attended homecoming Sunday then returned home Sunday afternoon. Victor Hubler and family spent the weekend at their Chauncey home. Hubler works in Columbus.

Lorene Keith Cleveland Anna Oeffler Logan Bre Minnie ‘Stalder Grace Glab Sandra Chicago Willard Simonton Lumbus Max_Grumiley Gary Keith Man Mir Courtney Cathy Bill Joey Annie Marie Lbert Courtney Grumley England Baiechool Michigan Siurt Hurts Victor Hubter Chauncey Hubler Columbur

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Mount St Mary Hospital reports numerous births and admissions. A daughter for Jesse White of Nelsonville and a daughter for Richard Herd of Chauncey are listed, plus multiple other newborns and admittances including Florence McDonner Jacksonville and Ralph Harman Hemlock. Various names appear with locations such as Chauncey Glouster Nelsonville and The Plains.

Holzer Hospital Jesse Powell, Jr Beaver Vance Dray Gallipolis Delmas Sheliner Cheshire Stanley Thacker Wellston Song Paul Histon Pomeroy Sam ‘Triplehorn Point Pleasant Medical Ralph Osler Vinton Beverly Parker Jackson Leslie M. Siders Elmer Grimm New Haven Harold Wood Charles’ Wood Roy Campbell Harris W. Va Igi Hayes Middleport Thomas Hughes Garry Roach Hender Charlie: Runion Robertsburg Mount St. Mary Hospital Jesse White Nelsonville Richard Herd Nan Chauncey Charles Vernon Giouster Damon R. Bentley Millfield Floyd McCollister William K. Bobo Florence McDonner Jacksonville Sherman Russell Glouster Reid Wadley Chav Chauncey Ralph Harman Hemock Carolyn Sue Laicke Nelsonvile Blaine Bullock Sill Lulu Wilson Glouster Mary Kirkedal Chan Mies Dorothy McCloy Shaw

Thursday Eve Mrs Reber Dies at 60

Anna Reber age sixty wife of Fred Reber resident of Connett Nelsonville Route 2 died Sunday morning after a four year illness. Native of Meigs County she was daughter of John Birtcher and Matilda. Survived by husband four daughters Fern Harper Lucille McKee Garnet Kallies Betty Smathers one son John Baker and three brothers Joe Birtcher Fred Birtcher and Ed Wadley. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Nasa Chapel with Rev Langley Gullett officiating burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Johnson funeral home until services.

Orient Ohio Lulu Fitertyll Gross City Fla Nesday NASA Langley Gullett Green Lawn Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Apple Butter Church Classes Social Notes Update

The Christian Church CWF meeting was postponed due to a church birthday party conflict on Wednesday evening. Officers Mrs Helen Oakley and Mrs Virgene Carpenter attended Cleveland duties with other members and a Millfield Christian class gathering featured Agnes Woodard and family. A dinner was served for 14, refreshments provided, and apple butter making noted.

CWF Christian “Church Method Chauncey Witting Woodard

Local Club Meetings And Halloween Party Planned

Cauaren of the Primary Department of the Christian Church will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the primary room for a program before attending a birthday party in the church room. Pocahontas Meets Tonight Kill Eagle Council 57 Degree for Pocahontas will meet away at 7:30 p.m. in the Eagles Hall Emblem Club meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Elks Home for a potluck dinner. Brownie Troop 2 plans a Halloween party Tuesday from 4 to 5 30 p.m. in the Scout House. Troop leaders are Mrs Jane Hall and Mrs Martha Philopoulos. A recent study indicates that many top business executives predict Americans have the ability to read only at slow speed.

Nelsonvill Cauaren the Christian Church Pocahontas Eagle Council Eagles Emblem Club Elks Jane Hall Martha Philopoulos Icles

Sunday voters gather in Huntington amid family notices

A crowded Huntington gathering includes Syracuse figures Emmett Bartel Clara Roberts and Lastie Mason with spouses, plus Mr and Mrs Anderson and other locals. Attendees socialize at a roller rink party while plans are hinted for youth fellowship events. In Cincinnati updates, Helen Loved and Drm Rom Ceadingham are noted, and tax notices warn of a sale looming with a bid deadline.

Emmett Bartel Gethen Charis Slack John Bell Bell Edna Slack Foe Wetheart Cnureh Spon Pleasant Erantie Mma Gallipolis Walter Nease Rom Ceadingham Scott Moore Roxie Belsoan Portomoth Sten Ade Sotlo Werchion

Family of 10 Homeless After Doanville Fire

In Nelsonville Doanville a five room house fire left a ten member family homeless. Neighbors reported seven or eight children were in the home when the blaze struck Sunday afternoon. Fire Chief Clarence Hall said the cause appeared electrical but investigators were not certain. Only a few household belongings were saved.

Nelsonville Hall James Taylor Doan Ville Clarence Hall Teancaster

Cub Scout Party Set Tomorrow At Presbyterian Church

Cub Scout orientation and Halloween party scheduled for tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church. Maj T B Rothwell of Ohio University will lead the session open to boys eight years old or younger or turning eight this year. Parents must attend orientation Tuesday. a separate Halloween party and a graduation ceremony for eligible Cubs will follow.

Wesarstys Lle Presbyterian ‘Church T. B. Rothwell Ohio University Ihurch

Milinela Needle Club meets with Mrs Rice Thomas

The Milinela Needle Club met with Mrs Rice Thomas Circle Hill. Eight members attended and sewing and embroidery were done. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Olive Brookins on November 1.

Chauncey The

Glouster Social Notes and Local Meetings Schedule

Glouster Methodist Church group will meet Tuesday in the church social rooms with co hosts Mrs E Tepiet and Mrs Ott Fleming. Auxiliary Post 9966 Jackson tile will meet at 7 30 p m in the post home with potluck. Local notices mention guests and family visits across Glouster, Urbana, and surrounding areas as well as planned surgery and petitions.

Gloustex Glouster Jacksontile

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