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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1955

Page

8

Nelsonville School Bids To Be Opened

Nelsonville plans to open bids for bonds to fund a new elementary school. Supt Livya C Gray says Agnes Pendergrass has fielded inquiries from bonding firms. The site faces a temporary restraining order by citizens. A hearing and injunction on the site are set for November 4 in Athens County Common Pleas Court.

Uoon Nelsonvile Livya C. Gray Agnes’ Pendergrass Millet Athens County Common Plans

Sewage Plant Progress and Ravenswood Speech Event

Digester tank tests passed and plant sections near completion as contractors move equipment. ONeill guides start of construction from Ravenna. Curry and Whyte prepare film event for Mount St Mary Hospital Guild amid Wellsville area projects. Ravenswood observe United Nations anniversary with Kaiser Aluminum speaker Essa for India and Korea.

Inelsunvit Fr. Oneill Wellsbach Corp Philadelpha Nelsonville Ray- Celve Enna Ravenna O Neill Paul Curry Athens Jack Whyte O'Neill Curry Whyte the Mount St Mary Hospital Ravenswood Obie University Ravenswood Laon United Nations J. J. Dando Men Athens School Ford Morrow

St Mary Hospital Births and Admissions

Mount St Marys Hospital reports the arrival of Sandra Kay born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Reno White near Nelsonville. Parents also include Mr and Mrs Donald Newton of Nelsonville with great grandparents Delia Walters and Ssi McManaway. Admitted listed include Elizabeth Jones Crooksville Route 2 Vivian Steen Bremen Route 1 Charles Hall Rendville Glenn Reese Glouster Lois Campbell New Straitsville Blane Bullock Millfield Route 2 Ruby Barber Athens and others in Nelsonville area.

Douglas Atltredge Jacksonville Elizabeth Jones Crooks Ville Vivian Steen Bremen Nelsonville Aie R. White Chestnut St Mount St. Mary ‘Hospital Sandra Kay Jr Reno White Donald Newton Delia Walters Ssi McManaway

Nelsonville Athletic Association Plans Football Banquet

Nelsonville Athletic Association will meet today at 7 p m in the Junior High School. Horsey outlines for the Greyhound football banquet to honor the team at season’s end will be discussed.

Logan Woman Fined in Sonication Charge

Helen Jane Brown of Logan was fined ten dollars and costs yesterday by Mayor Farr Hilleary for a sonication charge after a Sunday night arrest by city police. John Coleman of Nelsonville was arrested last night on the same charge and was to appear in court today.

Logan Nelsonville Helen Jane Brown Farr Hilleary John Coleman Cour

Nelsonville Social Notes at York Grange meeting

Nelsonville York Grange 36 met in the grange hall with Worthy Master Beers Bawn peeling. Cagg discussed the Lecturer's project. An dex committee was appointed: Wesley Hawk and Mrs. Elsie Weaver. Edgware Howard read a piece on Husband Traits. Juvenile judging by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Case and Leonard Prater. Prizes: Bernita Cagg prettiest costume Gary Hook ugliest Betsey Kennard most original. Refreshments for 30 members and two guests.

Nelsonville York Grange Hall Beers Nice Cagg Andex Wesley Hawk Elsie Weaver Edgware Howard Grange Raymond’ Case Trimble Grange Leonard, Prater Bernita Cagg Gary Hook Betsey Kennard

Halloween Party and Primary Event at Local Churches

A primary party will be held Wednesday night at the Christian Church starting at 8 p.m featuring a live television show with imitations of Sally Flowers Dennis James and others. The largest family signing in will receive special recognition and attendees will register at the birthday table and donate a penny per year of age. Light refreshments to follow. The Presbyterian Church primary department hosts a Halloween party in the social rooms Wednesday 6 30 to 8 p.m. Mrs A W Davis in charge. Nelsonville notices report visits by Mrs gainet J Sheppard and Mary Whaley Columbus to Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Berry Hickman returned from Charleston W Va where Edison Hickman cared for wife during an operation.

Christian ‘Church Sally Flowers Dennis James The Presbyterian Church Gainet J. Sheppard Mary Whaley Columbus Sheppard Harry Edington Nelsonville Berry Hickman Charleston W. Va Edison

Husband Left Me Divorced After 40 Years Mystery

A Nelsonville widow who learned her late first husband did not divorce her discovered she may inherit more than half his estate. Records show she married Helge Nelson in 1917 and was later misled by a lawyer that a divorce existed. Nelson died in New York leaving a large estate and potential heirs, including a sister in Brooklyn, with the widow now seeking legal clarity and possible inheritance.

Nelsonville New York Nelson de Duck Frank L. Duck Lang Nelson Colt Nelsonville Schools Wit Rwyer Lloyd C. Gray Amaddi Myra Duck Brooklyn Legal Helge Nelson Miami

Two Hurt in Chain Wreck Involving Three Cars Truck

A three car and truck chain wreck on Route 33 a mile north of Logan injured two people. Richard Schultz 38 Logan and Betty Lou Berry 26 Massillon were hurt as officials attributed slick wet pavement to the collision. Margaret Smith 35 Laurelville was also involved after skidding and overturning. Ernest Roop 20 Rockridge drove another auto struck from behind. Timothy Robinson of Massillon aided at the scene.

Richard Schultz Logan Colston Betty Lou Berry American Stock Exchange Berry U.S Injured. Schult al Coe Ariven Margaret Smith Laurelville Timothy Robinson Tf Massillon Ernest Roop Rockridge

Broad facts on air height and horse measures

The article notes that 90 percent of Earth's air lies below 10 miles above sea level and explains horse height in hands with four inches per hand while weight is given in stones of 14 pounds.

Dads Sons at Banquet Honor ACE Fathers and Sons

A Masonic Lodge banquet honored fathers and sons with a dinner by the Order of Eastern Stars. A film was shown and games followed. John Steenrod was named worthy master. Officers will be elected on November 7 at 7 pm.

Remem Tose ACE Philadorian Lode Masonic Lodge Order of Eastern Stars John Steenrod

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