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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

3

Nelsonville Old Timer's Day ends with Kinsey team victory

Nelsonville features Old Timer's Day with 30 honorees as Clarence Kinsey's Heart of Ohio League team defeated Longstretch Eagles 25 to 1. Pregame events honor Sad Sam Jones and local players. Kinsey’s squad wins behind Ron Roland, with Dan Stewart and Virgil Emschler contributing key hits.

Nelsonville John Ward Clarence ‘Kinsey Longstretch, Eagles Sam Jones Samuel Pond Jones Nelsonvile High School Bur Polley Mike Bishop Timmy Tolliver Alk Doe Waller Dr. Walker Chit Youre Aelayer Ittie Teague Bill Kunzman Richera Kunaman Jill Gray Pappy Stewart Bert Sith Bob” Williams Emery Shaw Meade Whyte Estel Crabtree Ed Butterworth D. Duncan E. W. Jonen John Kore Saul Kimble Heselden Bert Hirtles E. Scott Nelonville Tally Gould Athens Ben Wagner Buchtels John White Columbs Becky Christian Murray City Bit Matson Cannery Run Swindle Jackson el Walters New Straktevile Charter W." Evans Ind Hills Eagles Lodge Longstretch Eagles H. Dupler Larry Morrison Sam Jens Kins Bob Fick Eagles Jenkins Fick Ralph Nazim Scott Kinsley Jack Bernlohr Hugh Brooker Kinsley Dan Stewart Virgil Emschler Marshal Mowery Tun Jenking Lloyd Linkhorne Land Rony Ald Roland Roland Fand Mike Bycofski Jackson Mille Knisley Knistey Lonnstreth Dave Caton Kiis Ratel Crabtres Nel ‘Sonville Jones Cleveland Indians

Fish and Game Conservation League meeting announced

The Fish and Game Conservation League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Building per Secretary Everett Hewlett. Awards for the final contest period will be made at this session. James Edwards is president and Walter Hardrader treasurer. Hardrader is the license agent for the league and lists sub agents Jimmy Shafer Shafer’s Service Station Harry Hoskinson Hoskinson Gulf Service Harold Smith Smitty’s Sil Station and Earl Hilleary Hilleary’s Shoe Hospital as hunting license outlets.

Fish and Game Conservation League American Legion Everett Hewlett James Edwards Walter ‘Hardrader Hardrader Jimmy Shafer Shafer Harry Hoskinson Hoskinson Gulf Service

Fred Cook Dies in Mount Carmel Hospital

Fred Cook 76 Murray City resident died at Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus after an extended illness. His body to Johnson funeral home for arrangements. Story notes late game confusion and defensive plays by Eagles and Burk or Brooker. mentions several misplayed rallies and outs in a tense ballgame.

Nelsonville Fred Cook Murray City Mt. ‘Carmel Hospital Columbus Johnson Funeral Home Voland Charles Swartz Laton Kris Ghisley Jenkins Wenting Bernlohr Muzum Jack Max Dawley Jerniohr Stewart Duplerot Brooker Eagles

Local Hospital Notes Opened With Patient List

The report lists numerous admissions and medical cases across multiple towns. Names include William Philip’s Ciawell Rowe Law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Kinwal t of Point Pleasant, Carl Salts of Dundas, Kruskamp, Homer Pittenger, William Rogers, Mrs. Thomas Fredman, Franke McDermitt, Miss Clara Washam, and Mrs. Cameron Duane Boswell Jackson among others. Surgical and medical entries note patients from Point Pleasant, Wellston, Columbus, Jackson, and nearby areas, with occasions of anniversaries and church group meetings referenced.

Mers Te William Philip Ciawell Rowe Law Richard L. Kinwalt Point Preesan Genbelmer Pomeroy CSNS Wngee Staats Point Fear Plesant Suetering Hopital, Athi Route 2 Medical G. B. Radekin Holcombant Columbus Vicki Lynn Click Jackson Holcomb Texas Hole Jack Joe Perry Dexter Routecomb Surgical Nellie Vale Paul V. Ales Kanaug Ohi Universiy Sire Eunice Stewart Bidwentary Ars Walter Medical Holliday John Lambert Oak Holliday Hill Glen” McClure Mary’ McCulloch Point Akron Y Pleasant Chapel Mary Jane Henry Kananga Jarret Bobo Martha V Chillicothe Arthur A. Farrar Pomona Rock Springs J. Radek John Richardson Misster Avanel Nell Vale Ad Margaret Calvin Raymond Shea G. A. Radekins Gerald Collins Myrtle Bable Aley West Virinia J.B. Radekin

Harry Blimes Dies at 65 in Nelsonville Home

Nelsonville notice reports Harry G. Blimes 65 of 232 Myers St died at his home after months of illness. Survived by wife Edna three sons George of Nelsonville Vitam and Harry Jr Columbus two daughters Mrs Eudora Katzenbach Columbus and Mrs Charlene Shupe Salt Lake City ten grandchildren. Arrangements with Johnson funeral home. Rummage sale by Rella Howe class of Methodist Church set 8:30 am to 1 pm Saturday at American Legion Home. Volunteers asked to phone 157.

Nelsonville Harry G. Blimes Myers St Turkey Blimes Edna George Vitam Harry Jr Olumbus Eudora Mary Katzenbach Columbus Eager Star Charlene Shupe Salt Utah Johnson Funeral Home Rella Howe Methodist Church American Legion

Community Notes From Blue Lake Area

Mr and Mrs Dele Notter visited Springfield relatives including Mr and Mrs Phillip Mathers and Mrs Mollie Kemp. Russell Hazelett and Jimmy Hazelette joined Barbara and others for dinner with Mrs Pearl Hazelette. The Rev Orville Carico will preach at Walnut UB Church Me and Mrs Howard Katener hosted Beecher Fling party on Blue Lake Drive. Rev Nelson Houck attends seminary in Hillard Ky. Mr and Mrs Sam Saunders moved to Myrtle Neal’s residence. Rev Kenneth Batz to preach at Elizabeth Chapel Sunday at 7 99 p.m. A homecoming service with benediction and meeting for Mrs GE Sheets planned.

Blue Lake Dele Notter Phillip Mathers Springfield Russell Hazele Barbara Jimmy Hazelette South Bloomfield Mollie’ Kemp Chambersby A. Dorton Gallipol Eleanor Sheets Grace Sheets Letart Falls Robert Rex Hazelette Pearl Hazelette Orville Carico Walnut UB Howard “Katener Bidwell Beecher Blue Lake Drive Nelson Houck Hillard Sam Saunders Myrtle Neal Kenneth Batz Ellaabeth Chapel

Legion Elects Officers and Calls Dues in 1956 Year

A Glenford Du tan Post 220 American Legion business session sets dues for 1956 payable now and welcomes new membership applications. Officers for the new year include Post Commander F Gerald Lewis first vice Galvin Ray second vice and others. Constitution Day observances are noted on Sept 17 with Citizenship Day renamed Americas Day. public display of proper insignia urged. Executive committee members listed include Edward Carter Calvin Lancaster Luther Shivers Bernard Carter Charles Robinette Neroy Bennett.

Se Sonville Reguet Glenford du Tan American Legion the Legion Home Lion O Legion Department New Legion Mender F. Gerald Lewis Galvin Ray Guenter Burcrned Heni Northup True Foster Day Edward Carter Calvin Lancaster Luther Shivers Berard Carter Charles Robinette Neroy Bennett

Mr. Adams Dies Sunday

Nelsonville resident Andrew Adams died Sunday night at his home after a long illness. A retired farmer and miner born in Greenup County, he was survived by his widow Lina and eight sons and four daughters, plus a brother and sister, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were pending at Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville Andrew Agdams Patton St Greenup County Sky Spencer Olive Adams Lina Homer Safety Service Gephas Fred Gilber Richard Robert Columbus Willard the Plains Olive Woods Teresa Fields Alma Donaire Kathryn Monks Wilam Adams Lugg Swearigan Zanesvile Johnson Funeral Home

Nelsonville Parade of the Hills Education Day Highlights

Large crowd attended Education Day at Nelsonville athletic field for a band concert and fireworks show. Spelling tests, achievement tests, and youth athletic events featured top finishers from Nelsonville Chauncey Buchtel York Murray Carbon Hill. The Friday massed band, 182 members, conducted by Jack Evans of Ohio State, earned high praise for its performance and conduct.

Nelsonvasu Nelsonville Edna Willi von I Jonors Wanda T Kerns Chauncey Jim Hellyer Nelsonville T Hauncey Buchtel-York Murray Aty Carbon Hill Denny Yoodard Dick Levis Tim Cottrill Dave Anderson Denny Woodard Dick Davis Pat Cavote Lars Steele David Altier Paul Herce Ricky Anders Mick Davis Robert Frank Rick Anders Sisten “Collwell Arlie Pickett Tim Tolliver Ted Voight Ary Matheny Cliften Coll Harles Pickett Mike Dexter Bill ‘Olley John Bu Wary Stufflebean Don Wolfe Jack Evans Ohio State University Ins Evans

Dog Show Highlights Merchant's Day in Nelsonville

A local dog show during Merchant's Day drew crowds as various dogs earned prizes. Sue Orwiler's dog led the toy class while Barbary Brown and others placed across dachshund, cocker spaniel, and pointer categories. Judge Bob Fuley oversaw the event with winners including Karen Perry, Russ Childress, and Bob Walter among those scoring blue ribbons.

Nelson Ville Sue Orwiler Coppen Barbary Brwoas K’pose Bob Fuley Fram Place Y Mara Karen Perry Athens Ana Tary Vant Tieday Howard Ana Wore Robert Wyeott Morman Karen Evans Ine Josecke Betty Jo Keller Pekinese Cass Tore Russ Childress Lancaster Satter Bob Walter Walter Hoskins

Mount St Mary Boaters Linked By News of Families

Readable fragments list numerous names tied to Mount St Mary boating families. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Marvin D Staley and daughter, Mr and Mrs Jack Phillips, Miss Phyllis Betts Nelsonville, Jesse Kitchen South Bloomville, Bernice Dupler Nelsonville Route 1, Dr D Warren Burt Athens, Mrs Iey Taylor Hamden, Pete Miller Gloucester, Miss Josephine Fydrosk Gloucester, Marilyn Sanborn Corning Michael Curran Chauncey, Pearl Moe Nelsonville, Homer Prater Nelsonville, Ruth Gastin Nelsonville, Hazel Smathers Buchatel, Verlogg Nelsonville, Ernest Atwood Gloucester daughter, Judy Picket Nelsonville Route, Richard Demuth Doylestown, Mike Lucas New Lexington, Virginia Cunningham Pomeroy, Grace Crabtree Chauncey, Marie Eberts New Straitville, John Phillips Haydenville, Clyde Shingler Nelsonville, Anna Fade Gouster Route.

Marvin D. Staley Jack Phillips Phyllis Betts Nelsonville Jesse Kitchen South Bloomville Bernice Dupler D. Warren Burt Athen Iey Taylor Hamden Pete Miller Glouster Josephine Fydrosk Glous Marilyn Sanborn Corning Michael Curran Chaunncey Pearl Moe Homer Prater Ruth Gastin Hazel Smathers Buchtel Verlogg Atland Ernest Atwood Judy Picket Richard Demuth Doylestown Mike Lucas New Lexington Virginia Cunningham Pomeroy Grace Crabtree Chauncey Marie Eberts New Straiteville John Phillips Haydenville

Nelsonville Resident Ellis Six Dies in Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville resident Ellis Six, 64, died this morning in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are being completed by the Johnson funeral home. Texas would boast a population of nearly 178,000,000 if it were strictly settled as Rhode Island.

Nelsonville Ellis Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Johnson Funeral Home Texas Rhode I

Mysterious 1T-year-old spy found in car at canal lot

Hughes confronted a young man in a Canal and Harper parking area after he tried to start a car and conceal a gun. A bystander helped subdue the suspect, who was chased and captured. he was taken to Athens this morning. Brazil nuts are described as growing high on trees, requiring pickers to wait for them to trip and fall.

Aam New Haven Floyd Abraham Herdman Letart Mason Violet Rose Young St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Hughes Harper Athens Brazil

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A. K. Walker Dee Walker Holzer Hospital Point Rock Harry Blimes Nelsonville Social Notes Capfrey Fudora Mr. Adams Tom McQuaid Bob Youngs Wayne Dixon Gary Flowers Russell Brunston Jim Pope Lester Wortman Dick Moore Bob Young Wayne di Mount St. Mary Columbspital Holliday Galkipokii Ohio Aline Casey Jones Army Aviation
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