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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1957

Page

6

Safeguarding Ohio Nature Pressed by Wells at Nelsonville Meet

James Wells of the Natural Resources Board of Ohio urged Lions Club members to protect soil and water resources. He outlined seven division roles from Forestry to Wildlife, warned of rising demand, and called for research education and action to conserve the state's natural assets.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club James Wells Logan Natural Resources Board of Ohio John Slove Evans Wells CCC Lions Club Hocking Valley Ohio Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey Tion Lake Erie Maumee River

Write-In Candidate Announced in Nelsonville School Board race

Clyde Shingler of 782 Poplar St announces as seventh write-in candidate for the Nelsonville Board of Education. He runs a Chestnut St electronics and appliance shop, is a WWII veteran, and member of several veterans and civic groups. Three ballot spots exist on Nov 5 with one incumbent and two blanks for write-ins. Announced rivals include Pancake, Shanklin, Mender, Friedrich, Badger, Wend, and Shingler.

Nelsonville Clyde Shingler Poplar St American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars State Highway Patrol Auxiliary Wilbur Mender William Friedrich Irvin Badger Eileen Wend Shingler

Mrs Adkins 71 Dies in Springfield Home

Mrs Josie Bell Adkins 71 died Wednesday after a long illness at her daughter Mrs William Sharp home in Springfield. A former Athens County resident she is survived by two sons George Lancaster and Lewis Millfield Route 1 two daughters Conda Webb Mansfield and Dannie Mae Springfield along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Chauncey Dover Holiness Church burial Hebardville Cemetery. Visitation at Warren funeral home.

Nelsonville Josie Bell Adkins William Sharp Springfield Athens County George Lancaster Lewis Millfield Route 1 Conda Webb Mansfield Dannie Mae Chauncey- Dover

Whales and Seals Roamed New York Harbor Through 1855

Historical notes describe whales and seals roaming New York Harbor up to and including the year 1855, reflecting a broader picture of once abundant marine life near the city before urbanization and industrial activity altered the ecosystem.

New York Harbor

Democrats Plan Election Efforts in Nelsonville Club Meeting

The York Township Democratic Club convened at Red Men Hall to outline election plans. They will set up a headquarters in Nelsonville and arrange transport to polls, with candidates addressing the group. Pancake named vice chairman, term to January, next meeting set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall.

Nelsonville York Township Democratic Club Red Men Hall Robert Auflick Pearl Glenn Charles L. Pancake Linzey Bud) Day Matt Adkins Pancake Odd Fellows Hall

Girl Dies In Accident In Los Angeles

Phyllis Ray Littledeer 25 died in an automobile crash Friday Oct 18 in Los Angeles where she lived. She was daughter of Arthur Ray Charleston W Va and Maggie Comer Deer Ewington Route, now employed in Columbus. She attended Wilkesville schools. Funeral arrangements by Strong and Son Wilkesville. body to arrive Friday. Friends may call.

Wilkesville Phyllis Ray Littledeer Los Angeles Calif Arthur Ray Charleston W. Va Maggie Comer Deer Ewington Columbus Strong and Son Funeral Home

Dayton Visit Highlights CHAUNCEY Family Gatherings

Chauncey and Mrs. Clive Hillen visited Dayton last week with their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Simpson and children. They also met another son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Carl Merritt and children, Mansfield. Mr and Mrs Guy Dehman and children were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Preston Byers and children, Newark.

Chauncey Clive Hillen Dayton William Simpson Carl Merritt Mansfield Guy Dehman Preston Byers Newark

Mrs. Mittie A Scheeler 86 dies in Nelsonville

Mrs Mittie A Scheeler 86 longtime Nelsonville resident died Wednesday night at Mount St Mary Hospital after a 10 day stay following a March illness. A Meigs County native she was daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Walter widow of Adam Scheeler of Chillicothe survivors include son F Dewey Scheeler three daughters and two grandchildren funeral set for Saturday at 2 p m at Johnson funeral home with Rev John Lloyd Evans officiating burial in Green Lawn Cemetery calling hours available at the funeral home

Nelsonville Mittie A. Scheeler Franklin St Mount St. Mary Hospital Meigs County Henry Elizabeth Walter Adam Presbyterian Church Eudora Order of the Eastern Star F. Dewey Scheeler Chillicothe Raymond Raine C. W. Hall C. A. Slater Athens Johnson Funeral Home John Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery

Halloween Dance At VFW Post In Nelsonville

A masked Halloween dance is planned for Saturday night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Riverside Drive. Sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary, the event is open to the public with costume prizes a door prize and a cake walk. The Twilighters perform from 9 p.m. Masks are optional for admission.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Riverside Drive VFW Twilighters

Needle Club entertains Millfield members at gathering

The Millfield Needle Club met Thursday evening with eleven members present. Refreshments were served and Mrs. Clarence Sanders will host the next meeting on Thursday October 31.

Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Needle Club Clarence San Ders

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