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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1945

Page

11

August court actions in Nelsonville yield four cases

Mayor Myles Howe's court heard four cases in August per a report from Police Chief James Cape. There were 30 arrests for intoxication and multiple charges listed including operating under the influence, quarreling and fighting, reckless driving, parking violations, insufficient lights, indecent exposure, illegal fishing, assault and battery, concealed weapons, and abuse and slander.

Nelsonville Myles Howe James Cape

Nelsonville Church Women Meet Thursday Evening

The Women's Missionary Society of the Church plans a Thursday evening meeting at 8 o clock with Mrs L E Evans at 286 Fort St. Assisting hostesses are Mrs William Bland Mrs Zoe Coskley and Mrs Clarence White. Mrs Stanlé Mechem will present the program IN ARMY HOSPITAL MIAMI BEACH. Frat Pic Leon ard M Lowry, son of Mrs Emma Lowry, attends Carbondale, D. He has been admitted to the RAF regional and convalescent hospital in the Miami District for treatment and rest.

Nelsonville Women's Missionary Society of the Church L. E Evans Fort St William Bland Zoe Coskley Clarence White Stanlé. Mechem Army Hospital Miami Beach Leonard M Lowry Emma Lowry Carbondale RAF Miami District

Audit Ordered for Nelsonville Light Plant Plans

Nelsonville council approved a ordinance selling Burgess Niple to prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates for a new sanitary disposal plant. A $700 general fund appropriation funds preliminary engineering with potential reimbursement if bonds are issued. An audit of delinquent electric light and water accounts was also authorized. An ordinance to vacate part of Columbus Street and a taxicab licensing revision were discussed and tabled. A Round Street improvement plan and estimates were requested.

Nelsonville Passibe Lan Ordnance Burgess & Niple, Sanitary Engineers Columbus Tigner Counci H E Wilson Pers Tigner Nelson Allen Tor Old Columbus St Adams St Washington St Miles Howe John Lawson Mound St Franklin St John P Kelso Round St

Lavopith Eyewash Promises Relief for Irritated Eyes

A Lavopith boric acid eyewash claims to soothe tired inflamed or itchy eyes and granulated lids. The advertisement touts 30 years of success and broad praise from thousands, urging purchase at all divisions and stores.

Fracture from fall noted at Robbers Bridge incident

Tuesday photographs show a fracture to the upper spine with multiple cuts on Raymond Ri vr age 30. He reportedly fell from Robbers Bridge Saturday midnight and was moved to Canal St residence before X rays at a local clinic. An ordinance on first reading regulates parking meters in congested city areas. It defines spaces, uses mechanical indicators, and names congested zones including Fort St to Public Square, W Washington to Presbyterian Church alley, W Columbus St, and Fayette St. Council debate shows Nelson voting nay. Monks notes licensed garbage collectors need briefing. Mayor Howe confirms action. Ne lson proposed street lighting modernization with Public Service committee to consult business owners. Mayor’s August report shows 43540 in licenses and fines.

Nelsonville Raymond Rivr Canal St Flagans Harper St Ashton Ave Nelson Franklin Public Square Washington Cables Alley Presbyterian Church Alley Columbus St Hocking St Canal Ra Fayette St Hocking Shafer Alley Council Howe Public Service Ashby Allen Monks

Nelsonville Eagle Robert Green Named Zone Supervisor

Nelsonville Aerie No 1391 celebrates Robert Green’s appointment as Zone No 8 supervisor of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Green, former District 4 director, received best wishes from members as he thanked officers at a meeting last night and urged support for the new district director. The lodge aims to complete its annual membership quota in four months and will hold a district meeting at Nelsonville Aerie on Sunday Sept 9.

Nelsonville Robert Green Tiis City Nelsonville Aerie Eagles No Order of Eagles Thei Aerie Tosert Green

Old Timers Win Twice In Hall Games Summary

The Old Timers, led by Tones and Dane Toth, won two hall games against The Vets and The Maing, scoring six and three runs respectively while holding opponents to three. Paul Taylor made a key catch, and Dan Walls notes improved form and vitamin regimen as the team aims for a season .750 pace. next Sunday they host Rouster as six of the season games remain.

Walker Buchtel Trosiath Qld Paul Taylor Ira Annings Vets Starone Dane Toth Acksen Sunda Iito di Walls

Hounds Begin 1945 Season With Chauncey-Dover Tilt

Nelson Grove high school opens the 1945 football season with a non league game against Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils on Friday Sept 14 at the high school field. Coach Eby welcomed 22 players, set basic rules, and outlined drills including calisthenics blocking and tackling and running plays. Eight lettermen including Shafer Davis Pregrin Razer Ross Standall Vaughn and Woods return to bolster the squad.

Welsom Nelsonie Greysounds Blue Devils Chauncey-Dover Roach Byron Eby Grovehounds Eby Shafer Davis Pregrin Razer Ross Standall Vaughn Woods

Haydenville Birthdays and Farewell Party At Wyskiver Home

Haydenville neighbors gathered at Mrs John Hutchison home to celebrate her birthday anniversary with gifts and refreshments. A farewell party honored Mrs L J Wyskiver who is moving to Logan after 26 years, with a pot luck lunch and a gift to mark the occasion.

Haydenville John Hutchison Marie Moore James Tucker Ronald Campbell Glen Farley Dons Gertie Achauer Jean Gayle Maye Robert Smith Mra J. J. Milbauer Ardith la Milhbauer Laurence Hutchison Logan Wyskiver

Birthday of Aged Gore Man Honored

Relatives gathered at the home of Charles Boring to mark the 89th birthday of a Gore man. Dinner featured two large cakes on a lawn table. Attendees included Art Boring and many Hites, Laurents, and Knights, plus grandchildren and cousins. A grandson David Hite on Guam sent a letter.

Iminnie Tucker Walter Grandy Roy John Starr Mase Hite Siber Frank Emerich Isabelle Bob Emerlcch Starling Donaldsson Mir Cecil Burroughs Shirley David Hite Guam Liz

Nelsonville social notes list residents at leisure gatherings

Local social notes record numerous visits and guests in Nelsonville. Families from Columbus, Newark, Kent, Dayton, and Cleveland visit relatives here, with details of Labor Day events, university moves, furloughs, and a cork substitute using ground peanuts.

Charles Miller Maxwell Field Ala Phil Miller E. C. Kershaw Columbus Charles Craig Fred Craig Craig E. Washburn Helen Indianapolis Ind Roy G. Washburn Washburn Margaret Emma Oscar J. Hartley Gilbert Valkinburg Detra Joe Keller Elizabeth Edington Dayton Normie Hall Camp Atterburnd Minnie Laughlin Bessie Fiske Detroit Anthony Mayerhoffe Mayerhof Ar John Manley Cleveland

Youthful State Ward Wounded at Bremen

A 17 year old fugitive from the Boys Industrial School near Lancaster, Mack Hogan of Columbus, was shot by police and wounded in the shoulder while attempting to take a motor vehicle at Bremen in Fairfield County. Hogan escaped Friday and was recaptured Sunday. he had been sentenced for burglary. Superintendent Ralph W. Alvis reported to the State Welfare Department.

Bremen Columbus Lancaster Rarph W. Alvis State Welfare Department Mack Hogan Fairfield County Hogan

Postwar Steel Jobs Outlook for Veterans and War Workers

Postwar demand will surge as production shifts to civilian goods. The steel industry faces a backlog of more than 600 civilian items, including 23 million radios, with postwar building booming and at least 7 million cars needed to replace war losses. European reconstruction will open a vast market for American steel.

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