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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1955

Page

9

Nelsonville Little League Scrimmage Before Big Game

Nelsonville Little League held a public scrimmage ahead of the Nelsonville Middleport football game. The Red squad beat the Blue 7 to 6 in Inter league play. Scorers included Mike Dexter on a pass from Bill Kunzman and Bob Mohney added the extra point.

Nelsonville Newonville Nelsonville-Middleport Jack Oakley Reds Mike Dexter Bill Kuneman Bob Mohney Blues Dave Anderson

Charles Kollar Dies at 74

Charles Kollar died at his home Friday morning at 74 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by two sons Charles Jr of Columbus and Andy Millfield, four daughters Jella Dover and Mrs Berta both of Columbus, Elizabeth James Millfield and Mrs Helen McCaskey of Athens, twenty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be announced later by Norbert W Johnston Funeral Home, Glouster.

Munaturi—Caaries Kollar Charles, Jr Columbus Andy Millfield Daugh Jella Dover Berta Elizabeth James Millfield Helen ‘McCaskey Athens Norbert

Perry County Court News Summary

Perry County Court news reports real estate filings in administration matters with appraisals and bonds, including estates of Emmett McNulty Maude M Printz Lizzi B Stine and John Franklin Switzer. Proceedings show petitions for distribution and probate of wills, custody and support orders, and various marriage licenses and transfers in New Lexington New Straitville Glenford Junction City Crooksville.

NEW Lerington Esil & Corder Edgar J. McNulty Emmett Mr. McNulty Lena Kenny Maude M. Printz David Robert Hull David Edwin Hull Benmin Franklin Switzer John Franklin Switzer Rosemary Switzer J. F. Switzer I.E. Crawley Lizzi B. Stine J. Homer Patch G. R. Sowers Earl ‘A Alice Melvile John E. Melvile New Lexington Arthur Hil Sylvia Hill Noa” Hill Robert M. Wiltom John W. Wilson New Straitavi John Furgeson Kathryn Trutchison Norma Jean’ Shirkes Next Tend Paul Fitzpatrick Glenford William Paviard Shirkey W Hich Snakehauser Cigna Neon Hard Schultzhauser Tn. Sr Mariage E. Charles Munford Roseville Mae J. Ater John R. Nash Margaret A. Clark Junction ‘City Charles Rand Lester F. Barkley John D Clarabell McEachen New York Coal Co Sunnyhill Coal Saltion Coal Township F Robinson

Halloween Costume Winners Highlight Bethel EUB Meeting

The Christian Endeavor of South Bethel EUB Church in Silver Ridge held an October gathering at Alvin Myers home with 30 attendees. Prizes were awarded for Halloween costumes to several members while visitors from Akron and Tuppers Plains attended. the November Thanksgiving meeting will be at Mrs Chester’s home with Della Windsor assisting.

Long Bottom Christian Endeavor South Bethel Eub Chusp Silver Ridge Alvin Myers J. Della Windsor Faye Watton Tommy Watson Garrett Christy Inez Pooler Fern Swank Rickie Lewis Akron Bonnie Chap Tuppers Plains Freda Miller Chester Della Windsor

Nelsonville Church Notes Schedule Listings

A compact roundup of weekly services and events across Nelsonville churches. Includes First Presbyterian with Sunday school worship sermons and youth activities, Pilgrim Holiness midweek studies, First Baptist with missionary society, Latter Day Saints Sunday schedule, Nazarene worship and Epiphany morning prayer and Sunday school.

J. Lloyd Evans the Presbytern Church Westminister Fellowship Youth Fellowship Party Pam Christian — Fort and Short J. Jong Chaunees Chauncey Mideweeke Pam Sane Jtuary Choir First Baptist Charlene Chapman J. Holday Missionary ‘Society Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. C Zion League Church of the Nazarene St. Langley Kenneth Davis Gerald Priser Kenneth Orwile

Holzer Hospital Notes births and admissions list

Holzer Hospital notes record a birth to Mr and Mrs James Sharp of Oak Hill a daughter. Admissions include Mrs Lester Bailey Middleport medical Mrs Daniel Wikoff Ironton medical Floyd Hayes Point Pleasant surgical Emily L Ohtinger Pomeroy medical Earl Luther Wall Crown City medical and several named patients across medical and surgical services along with numerous listed names such as Mrs Ralph Osler and daughter Mrs Triplehorn and son and others in the community.

Holzer Hospital James Sharp Oak Hill Edward Dye Lester Bailey Middleport Daniel Wikoff Ironton Floyd Hayes Point Pleas Ant Samuel Ellis Jenkins Point Pleasant Floward Blazer Gallipolig Ailen Roush Middle Alport Emily L. Ohtinger Pomeroy Earl Luther Wall Crown City Ralph Osler Sam ‘Triplehorn Paul Huston Lawrence Bolton Frank “Harding Melvin Kam Charles Varian Allen” Anderson Elbert Murray William F. Claar Adrian Phillips Sarah Oller A. W. Gant Lindsay Gregory Tope Don

Markets Report From Cincinnati on Live­stock and Poultry Prices

The period offers mixed values across cattle hogs poultry and produce. Notable ranges include cattle yearlings 1150 to 1600 while hogs and poultry show varied receipts and regional quotes. Prices reflect market transport costs and standard grade distinctions with several items noted as steady or modestly higher.

Nelsonville bands stage themed halftime show with Latin and river cruises

Nelsonville High School band led a Latin America themed halftime performance against Middleport as they formed shapes from a Mexican hat to a Block II and alma mater. Middleport followed with an Ohio River Cruise sequence featuring Old Man River Sailing and a map of Ohio before ending with their Block M fight song.

Nelsonville Latin America Middleport James Rees Old Man River Earl E. Warnke Ohio

Nelsonville Hospital Guild Elects New Officers

Courtney named president of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild at annual meeting held last night. Harriet Sayers chosen first vice chair, Esther Hoffman second vice chair. Mabel Haffner and Verna Hand renamed secretary and treasurer. John Hoffman previously served as president.

Nelmny Ala Courtney Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Harriet Sayers Esther Hoffman Mabel Haffner Verna Hand John Hoffman

Nelsonville bonds sold for new elementary school

The Nelsonville Board of Education awarded the 410 818 bond sale to Ohio Co of Columbus after six bidders offered 3 percent interest. Premiums ranged up to 8 756 with Athens County court pending on Millet site injunction delaying final school plans.

Nelsonville Unio Co Columbus Nelsonville City Ohio Co Hayden-Miller Co Sweney Cartwright and Co Presott and Co Pohl and Co Cleveland Corp Kenneth Orwiler James Shumaker Athens

Local Social Notes Reflect Weekend Guests and Announcements

Mr and Mrs Richard Antle and Mary Kay of Massillon were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Antle and Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle. An announcement of the birth of Mark Wayne to Mr and Mrs John Antle of Dayton was received. Various relatives and friends from Millfield Murray City Columbus West Virginia and Guy sville joined in family visits and a birthday party for Rex Sayre at Marie Sayre s home.

Concord Richard Antle Mary Kay Massillon Mr. Antle Joe Antle Cecil Antle Mark Wayne John Antle Dayton Marie Sayre Manseeld James Chercony Chercony Bessie Werner Akron Ethel McAfee Paul Les Kittle Shissey Millfield Iliam Lafollet McDouzal Richard. Stalfer Debbie Umbus Maynard Sayre Roy Easter Me Lloyd Phillips and Sons West Virginia Ure Gertrude Brown Mill Boudinot Carol McDaniel Guysville Elmer Russell Riley Rex

Meeting Cancelled By Tri Psi Sorority

A Halloween conflict led to the cancellation of a Tri Psi sorority meeting in Nelsonville. Joyce Cope urged that pranksters stop harassing and scaring elderly residents, warning that continued mischief could provoke police action and endanger seniors. Several residents reported disturbances and calls for protective measures.

Nelsonville Tri Psi

Nelsonville Booster Bake Sale Plans Event

NELSONVILLE The Buch tel York Band Boosters will hold a bake sale Saturday starting at noon in the Buchtel Mayor's office. Sunday class meeting at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville discussed recent home gathering with Mrs Minnie Scott and helpers Agnes Wood Bessie Bland Steenrod and Rachel Steenrod serving refreshments. Hospital notes list Dave Hindy Middleport defensive quarterback admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital after a game injury. doctors found no fractures but suspected a torn cartilage. The report also mentions Mr and Mrs Feward Dean Athens a son born. Marie William Weekly Nelsonville and other locals noted in the vicinity.

Nelsonville Buchtel-York Band Boosters Buchtel Mayor's of Methodist Church Minnie Scott Agnes Wood Bessie Bland Ling Steenrod Rachel Steenrod Middleport Dave Hindy Mount St. Mary Hospital Yellow Jacket William Allen Hound Marie William Hindy Swingle Columbus Ellis Koon New Straitsville Tives Darrell Douglas Alldredge Allen Jones Winchester Baward Cheeseman Leona Grinstead Trimble Ray Cheeseman Bertha Ray Nels “Mes Jo Ann Hutton Nelson

Halloween Party Brings 38 Children Enjoyment In Town

Mothers hosted a Halloween gathering for 38 children at Mia Shields area near Main Street. Guests included Kate Preston Maxine Smith Boots Selber Peggy Schoonover Joann Burson with judges Polly Lanning Hazel Simpson Goody Dea Simpson Mike Hiles La Donna Barnhart. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Community social and jitney supper planned Oct 3 at the Methodist Church.

Mia Main St Ma Shields Shields Thouncey Kate Preston Ken Maxine Smith Boots Selber Peggy Schoonover Joann’ Burson Polly Lanning Hazel Saantoms Goody Dea | Simpson Mike Hiles Donna Barnhart Christie Canter Roger Lyons Mickie Shields Jinusual

Chauncey Personals and Community Names From Chagrin Falls

Chauncey Personals notes a cyclone survivor undergoing major surgery in White Rose Paina fed Nome bua pethntined in Bed for one 'on Forsythe at Chagrin Falls i Vung Newt and two son Terry and Billy Sirs Rhoda Oliver Mrs Seale nippie Myrtle Tipp Meekana rey attended the UMWA cone see Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Jim Dean of Columbus were Wednesday vigors or Mr and Mrs William Betts Mr Dean is a brother of Mire Betts Mr and Mrs Carl Moody Jimmy and Jerry were in Columbus to attend the Ice Follies.

Cyclone White Rose Bua Forsythe Chagrin Falls I Vung Newt Terry Billy - Sirs Rhoda Oliver Seale Nippie Myrtle Tipp Meekanarey Jim Dean Coumbon William Betts Dean Mire Betts Carl Moody Jimmy Jerry Columbus

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