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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

2

Nelsonville tomodernize electric service facilities

Nelsonville C and SOE announces permanent improvements starting this fall at the old Athena Brick Property on Factory Road to house all district service functions. A new pole yard carports fencing and road work are planned with a $100,000 structure slated for completion later. Additional upgrades along Canal Street Madison Grove College and near the new Tuberculosis Hospital cost about $15,000 to boost voltage and service to the hospital by early 1956. A street lighting modernization costing about $6,000 is planned in 1956 to finish the program in the city. The projects aim to fulfill the 1961 city council plans for Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern One Electric Co Athena Brick Factory Road Donahey + Brothers Aime Peste Raja Paul Shes Canal St Madison Grover, College Tview Nelson H.C. Clark Souths Frm Fraed- Fich Lucy Pierce Betty Grimes Maxine Maccombs Shirley Shafer Ene Scott Baker Shafer Norma Hoffman Marjorie Ely Theodore Manson Roland del Mar California Mender Lane Ely Poplar St Rainbow Girls Visory Charles E Jack) Pritch Anna Riley C. G. Pritchard Helen Wilson Roy Quty Korea Sayers Melvin Sst Wentz Santa Rosa Calif Nelsonville Society Women's Society of Christian Charlene

Mary Potts 88 Dies In Ohio Funeral Notice

Mary Potts 88 widow of George Potts Murray City died last night in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after living in a Fest home in Baltimore Ohio for a year She was active in Eastern Star Nelsonville Survived by two sons Harold Celina Ohio and Charles Xenia a brother John Bryan Columbus a sister Elizabeth Salyers Murray City three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Body at Johnson funeral home pending arrangements Knights of Pythias meeting and convention planned in Pythan Building for conferring Knights Rank on several candidates

Mary Jane Potts George Potts Murray City Lancaster-Fairfield Baltimore Ohio Johnson Funeral Home

Gallia Jackson businessmen urge Route 35 action

A Gallia Jackson County business delegation led by Andy Wayne B. Poster pressed the state for progress on Route 35 west of Jackson. Participants included Ben R. Evans, Jack Stiffier, and Frank Morrow, each tied to local or regional colleges. The group met with the highway construction council in Columbus seeking assurances or a plan for future work.

Gallipolis Caine of Commerce Andy Wayne B. Poster Ohio Jackson County Jackson Jackson City Ben R. Evans Gallipolis Washington School Jack Stiffier St” Rio Grande College Wellston Frank Morrow Te Grande College Vigaway’ Construction Council Folumbus

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits List

Mount St Mary Hospital notes show admissions including Mr and Mrs Thomas Clay Shawner a daughter. Mrs Helen Reiner Athens. Mrs Margaret Davis Nelon. Mrs Florence Page New Lexington. Mrs Alberta Barkhuff National City Calif. Donald Powell Nelsonville. Prank Lott New Lexington. Edna Duncan Trimble. Ralph Bosley Athens Route 2. John Phillips Deanville. James Hatfield Carbon Hill. Carolyn DeBerry New Lexington. Margaret Danison Logan. Mise Phyllie Betts Nelsonville. Clyde Butt Logan Route 4. Kitchen South Blooming. Michael Buchman Glouster. Joseph Stickdorn Corning Ri.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Thomas Clay Shawner Helen Reiner Athens Margaret Davis Nelon Florence Page New Lexington Alberta Barvkhoff Nasional City Calif Donald Powell Nelsonville Margaret Danison Logan Rowe Mise Phyllie Betts Nelsonvil Clyde Butt Se Kitchen South Blooming Michael Buchman Glouster Joseph Stickdorn Corning Ri

Red Cross Bloodmobile visit nets 102 pints in Nelsonville

The Mount St. Mary Health Center blood drive in Nelsonville drew 102 pints from 122 registrants. Nurses and volunteers led by Miss Rose Weiland assisted at the clinic. Doctors included Norman E. Chase with a team at the reception, while 5 pm to 1 pm timing and multiple helpers ensured a smooth operation.

Nelsonville Witam F. Doran T. J. Najm Fred William Alien C. J. Sines Arthur L. Dobosiewies D. R. Johnson Mount St. Mary ‘Health Center Rose Weiland W. J. Tearow Roland Roland Bloodmhile Visit To the Local Cen- Pierce: ‘Mrs. Faye’ Bumgardner Lary Crothers Volundra Pat Bateman van. Mostess John Hottman J. J. Webb Columbus R. J. Ham Victor Oakeen Vetey Paul ‘Tomlin Earl Harmony Norman E. Chase 0. P. Bingman

Nelsonville Rainbow Assembly forms amid local society notices

Nelsonville hosts the Rainbow for Girls initiation at the high school auditorium with officials from Ohio and Athens County in attendance. The ceremony includes installation of officers and pledges to public events as community clubs like Pythian Sisters and K of P prepare programs and meetings.

Lsonville Assembly of the Order of Rainbow Athens Assembly Nelsonville Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star George Clark Order Cleveland Anna Rose Athens Jo Ann Ernst Dayton Ohio Arminda Kimes Mary Wichterman Sonle F Charity Adams Hope Jeannie Faith Kay Harmony Carol’ Adkins Betty ! Ter Marlene Adams Judy Petrarass Carol Powell Betty Guess Jo Ellen Wolf Linda Tharp Donna Plummer Deannise Kelley Clare Freer Carolyn Elliott Ruth Tedrow Rebecca Hafner Linda Dixie Dixon Nelsonvilne Rainbow Advisory Board Helen Oakley Florence Lowry Patricia Hartley Virgene Carpenter

Nelsonville High elects senior class president Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll was elected president of the Nelsonville High School senior class in elections held September 12. Vice president Jerty Shafer, secretary Janet Replar, and treasurer Judy Walace were also named.

Neldunisne Tom Calvo Nelsonville High School Jerty Shafer Janet Replar Judy Walace Ray Tanguy Danny Hitchings Robert Young Ee Aes Aere Bul Erase Marlene Cams Janet Howton

Plains Man Pleads Guilty in Mayor Court

The Plains pleaded guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court to quarreling and fighting and was fined $10 and costs. Donald J. Thomas of Columbus was fined $10 for crossing the yellow line on a highway, charged by the State Highway Patrol.

the Plains Earl Hilleary Donald J. Thomas Columbus State Aghway Patrol

Skating Party Planned by Junior Deputy League

Final plans for an 8 to 11 pm skating party at Russ's Roller Rink were discussed by Junior Deputy Sheriff’s League members. Parents may attend free, and proceeds will go to the league.

Nelsonville

Boosters Meet Thursday Nelsonville Band Room

Nelsonville band boosters schedule a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school band room to discuss activities and plans.

Nelsonville Nelsonite

Petersons Balm Promises Quick Relief for Skin Itching

An ad style notice offers Petersons ointment as a soothing balm for itching and skin irritation. It promises rapid relief from rashes and blemishes and provides a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Peterson S Wade

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