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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1956

Page

5

Agitation Grows Over Hobson Crossing Lights After Truck Crash

Middleport reports blame set on poor lighting at Hobson crossing after a two track truck wreck spilled cattle. Seventeen cattle fled, ten killed, and motorists blamed the poor visibility amid fog. City officials consider replacing lights. emergency crews cautioned spring installation. Local residents and visitors affected by the incident and ensuing road dangers.

Middleport Hobson Crossing New York Central Railroad Meigs Gallipolis James O'Brien Sheriff's Office

Nelsonville Democrats Honor Athens County Candidates

A Friday gathering at Mrs. Flossie Zimmerman's Nelsonville home honored Democratic candidates from Athens County. Dozens of local residents from Nelsonville New Marshfield Athens rural routes attended, with Wayne Harris Robert Auflick James Edwards George Banks Wyne Wingett and Phyllis La le Cross among the honored guests. Cake ice cream cookies and coffee were served as candidates were introduced.

Nelsonvui Athens County Flossie Zimmerman New Marshfield Howard Pidcock Tommy Dayton Elsie McKee Homer Davis Shirley Jean Leslie Clifford Byrd Loretta da Hartley David Phyllis Gilkey Conrad Zimmerman George Gandy Hurley Pidcock Tommy Zimmerman Carrie Glenn Robert Auflick Lon Cook Jeyand Penjamin Oparman Nelsonville Emmett Davis Raymond Davis Arthur Cagg Nancy Bernice McClain Ross Nanna Larry Guy Hartman George Hankison Russell Stoner Carol Connett Leonard Pidcock Dean Marvin Pidcock Athens Grove Young Mapphet Hunter Hamley Run William Dishong James Edwards Wayne Harris Wayne Wingett Shade George Banks Wyne Wingett Phyllis Lale Cross

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Births and Dismissals

Mount St Mary Hospital notes births for Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmer and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holub among others. Circle Four Presbyterial meets at 7:90 p m in the church. Admitted lists include Gladys Tiddle and others. The Christian Church cooks a pot luck luncheon hosted by Mary McCullum with ten members present, next meeting in October. Dismissals include Mrs. Charles Handa, Mrs. Lucille Adams, and several Nelsonville residents.

Mount St. Mary Hospital John Zimmer Trimble Carl Holub Ath Aos Ae Presbyteriat Admitted ‘Women's Association Gladys ‘Tiddle Athens Hos Tesses John Saltz Carl McConnell Logan Mark Herrold Wat- Oney Russell Nelsonville Wolfe Wuong The Christian Church Mary McCullum

Nelsonville Athletic Association Seeks Game Films

Nelsonville city group meets at 7:30 pm in the high school cafeteria to discuss game movies and a $25 donation drive. Murray City council also meets to review membership progress and consider a press box expansion with a $25 community donation coordinated by Charles Collins of Hogan's restaurant.

Nelsonville Nelson Ville Athletic Association Murray Volunteers Chauncey Victory Murray City Murray City Council Richard Smith Murray City Volunteer Fire Department Charles Collins Hogan's Restaurant

Weekend Guests Visit Warren and Neal Families

Dr ana Lars and James K Wilson with daughter Monica were weekend guests of Mrs Wilson’s parents Mr and Mrs W W Warren who had just returned from Washington DC where they visited their son Wilbert in the Navy. Mr and Mrs J C Neal of Deanville hosted his son and family Mr and Mrs Bertal Neal from Dayton for the weekend.

Allen Snyder Texas Billy Mitchell Village San Antonio John Mullins, Jr Ito Gamertsfelder Hall Athens Ohio University Ana Lars James K. Wilson Monica Mrs. Wilson W. W. Warren

Burglars Slip Up as Beef Heist Fails at Omaha Packing

A burglar at a packing company left a blood trail from broken glass and jammed locks to a cooler door where a small cut of beef was taken after failing to lift a larger quarter. The meat was described as poor grade. A heart attack hospitalized a Nelsonville man, and a public Rabbow installation is planned in Nelsonville at 7 p.m. with attendees asked to arrive earlier.

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Chauncey Society Notes and Worthington Wedding Report

Chauncey society members attended the wedding of Martha Ellen Hickman to Donald S. Howland at Worthington Methodist Church on Friday evening. Relatives and guests from Lancaster Columbus and Trimble joined the ceremony and following reception at Konka’s.

Uend Chauncey Guy Spaulding Florence Fielder John Frazier Trimble Nice Martha Ellen Hickman Donald S. Howland Methodist Church Worthington Robert Seption Konka Onsmith Sandra Patricia East Broad St Columbus

Bloodmobile to visit Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Nelsonville set to host the Red Cross bloodmobile at Mount St Mary Hospital health center building on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donors are urged to phone Pat Bateman at 364 to make appointments. Shortages at the Columbus blood bank have reduced local supplies, with fewer than 150 pints collected in prior visits.

Nelsonville Red Cross Mount St. Mary Hospital Pat Bateman Bloodmobile Columbus Blood Bank

Oak Grove Mothers Club Meeting Scheduled at School

The Oak Grove Mothers Clubs will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the school to discuss upcoming activities and community events.

Mothers Club Oak Grove

Mrs. Lena Mourn 84 Dies in Nelsonville Home

Lena Mourn age 84 of Nelsonville Route 1 died yesterday afternoon at home after an extended illness. A Washington County native, she was widow of John Mourn and survived by four daughters and two sons, plus siblings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Final rites set for Thursday at 1 pm at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Lena Mourn Washington County Benjamin Eliza Severs John Mourn Margaret Mourn Mildred Dishong Florence Dishong Kathryn Davis Columbus Clarence Athens Homer Alice Rider Heron Ollie Tyler Marion Donald Severs Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz Green Lawn Cemetery Famil Funeral

Mayor Fines Three In Nelsonville Court

Three men were fined in Nelsonville court by Mayor Earl Hilleary. Elmer Phillip Cunningham of Columbus received 100 dollars plus costs, plus 3 days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Robert K. Taylor of Mineral and Hilas A. McAfee of New Plymouth Route 1 were fined 25 dollars plus costs for driving over loaded trucks.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Elmer Phillip Cunningham Columbus Robert K. Taylor Mineral andHilas A. McAfee New Plymouth Cests

Boy Scout Troop 66 Plans Outdoor Program at Meeting

Scout troop 66 will meet today at 7 p.m. in the K of P Building to discuss outdoor plans and advancement. All members are urged to attend and new candidates are welcomed.

Neusunvinué Boy Scout

Are you a stock investor or just a casual saver

An advisory piece urges couples to consider stock or bond investments to keep pace with rising prices. It explains dividends, ownership rights, and that many NYSE stocks have long dividend histories. It promotes a booklet Dividends Over the Years and offers a free copy via coupon.

New York Stock Exchange New Pirm The Stock Exchange New York ‘Stock Exchange Dept P. O New York 5 N.Y

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