Nelsonville Sewer Plan Financing Evaluated by Firm
Nelsonville City Solicitor summarized a Fahey Clark report on financing a proposed 300000 bond issue for a sewerage system and disposal plant. The plan favors a mix of 150000 councilman general revenue bonds and 150000 mortgage revenue bonds, with sewer rates doubled to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James F. Shumaker
Fahey, Clark & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Burgess & Niple
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
New Agencies Added to Handle Hunting Licenses
Nelsonville reports that additional agents Shafer at Shafer's Sohio Station Wade Brady at the Sohio Public Square station and Harry Hoskinson Jr will distribute licenses for the Fish and Game Conservation League Fees from licenses issued by these agents support area conservation programs The league will meet October 13 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion building He Hewlett is league president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fish and Game Conservation League
James Shafer
Shafer
Sohio Station
Wade Brady
Public Square
Harry Hoskinson, Jr
Fish and Game League
American Legion
He Hewlett
League
John Barber Rites To Be Held Wednesday
Nelsonville relatives report the death of John Barber formerly of Monday at Byesville. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hurilan funeral home in Byesville. He was a native of Monday and his wife Jessie Keplar Barber preceded him in death. Surviving are a son and a daughter, two brothers Stephen Barber of Monday and Jethro Barber of Deanville, and two sisters Mrs. Guy Kinneer of Monday and Mrs. Walter Dickens of New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Byesville
John Barber
Hurilan
Barber
Jessie Keplar Barber
Stephen Barber
Jethro Barber
Deanville
Guy Kinneer
Walter Dickens
New Marshfield
Lawrence Green Dies At Home Near Hebron
Lawrence Green aged 65 died at his home near Hebron on Monday night His body was taken to Warren Funeral Home pending funeral and burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Green
Hebron
Sunday Visits and Relatives Reported Around Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Bill Hardy of Nelsonville spent a Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hardy. Quinton Shaw was in Nelsonville recently. Mrs Carlton Frame visits her daughter Wilma in Cleveland. Mrs Bulah Lowes and Mrs Clara Shaw toured Logan to see Florence Shaw. Visitors at Cora Blosser’s home include Earl Worthman and family Norma Cochran of Amanda. Margaret Courtney of Columbus visited brother Charles Courtney. Mrs Howard Gibson of Jackson Michigan visited Cora Blosser and Lena Woods. The Jackson man who is ill in Gallipolis prompted a trip by Charles Courtney and Bobby, Cora Blosser, and Mrs Gibson to visit Lena Woods. Gene Devol and wife returned from Parkersburg after visiting Earl Clark and Mrs Clark with aunt Flo Wheeler. Mrs Gloria Devol visited Mrs Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Hill
Bill Hardy
Nelsonville
Norma Cochran
Amanda
Margaret Courtney
Columbus
Charles Courtney
Howard Gibson
Jackson
Mich
Cora Blosser
Lena Woods
Gallipolis
Bobby
Parkersburg
W. Va
Devol
Earl Clark
Clark
Flo Wheeler
Gloria Devol
Shaw
Arson Probed in Twin Fires in Hocking County
An arson bureau investigator, at the request of Sheriff A. J. Waldron, examined ashes from two fires in Hocking County. A South Bloomingville building housing a general store and tavern, owned by Ray Harper, valued at 15000 with 7500 stock and tavern furnishings, was destroyed. A Buena Vista summer cabin in Perry Township, owned by James E. Eicher of Columbus, valued 1800, burned from the kitchen area. Sheriff suspects fugitives from Boys Industrial School used the cabin as a hideout. The investigator planned another visit for additional inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Huffman
Harper
Buena Vista
Perry Township
James E. Eicher
Columbus
Waldron
Boys Industrial School
Nelsonville Post gains and moves of local families
James C. Taylor arrives home from a 16 month Anchorage assignment. After a 30 day leave he will be stationed in California. Mrs. Robert Clark recovers from major surgery and returns to Columbus. Their younger child stays with grandparents in Nelsonville Route 2 while two other children study in Cleveland with paternal grandparents in recovery period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Taylor
John Taylor
Anchorage
Alaska
California
Robert Clark
William Jacobs
Nelsonville
Columbus
Clark
Cleveland
Ted Clark
Mount St Mary Hospital Notes List Of Patients
Names of patients and their home towns listed in Mount St Mary Hospital notes include James Eugene Driggs Murray City Maude Vaughn Glouster Lois Dunlap Glouster Army McAfee New Plymouth Edna Everett Trimble Route 1 William Bruce Nelsonville Patricia Standall Nelsonville Arch Brooks Athens Route 4 Joseph Meenan New Lexington Clinton Chapman Nelsonville Rosa McDonald Carderdale Ida McDaniel Nelsonville Edith Hanley Nelsonville Howard Call Cincinnati Rose Hummeltenberg Glouster Patricia McKee Nelson Marion Lambert Columbus James Clemons Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eugene Driggs
Murray City
Maude Vaughn
Glouster
Lois Dunlap
Army McAfee
New Plymouth
Edna Everett
Trimble
Arch Brooks
Athens
Joseph Meenan
New Lexington
Clinton Chapman
Nelsonville
Rosa McDonald
Carbondale
Ida McDaniel
Edith Hanley
Howard Call
Cincinnati
Rose Hummeltenberg
Glousteran
Patricia McKee
Marion Lambert
Columbus
James Clemons
Nelsonville Soldier Ends Visit With Family Departure
Donald Frank and his wife and son Gregory left Monday by motor for Travis Air Base California. The visit here with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Frank and Mr and Mrs Herman Ruble lasted three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Donald Frank
Gregory
Travis Air Base
Calif
Sam Frank
Herman Ruble
Nelsonville Boy Fractures Leg From Tree Fall
Mike Bullock ten year old son of Mrs Kathryn Hickman Nelsonville Route 2 suffered a fracture of the left leg when he fell from a tree Friday. He is recovering satisfactorily at Buchtel where he attends school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mike Bullock
Kathryn Hickman
Buchtel
Meigs County Native Opal Musser Dies at 45
Opal Musser 45 daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Amos of Columbus died at home in Springfield Route 1 after a long illness. She was active in civic and school affairs and a member of WLCS Donaldsville Methodist Church Garden Club and Lutheran Missionary Society. Survived by husband Russell L Musser two sons Russell A in the Army and Jack E two daughters Janet Marie Eubanks Sharon Sue and Rita Lynn at home two brothers Donald and Dallas and three sisters plus one grandchild. Funeral arrangements to follow at Donaldsville Methodist Church and Trostel funeral home New Carlisle. Burial in Donaldsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Carlisle
Opal Musser
W. R. Amos
Bryden Road
Columbus
Donaldsville
North Hampton Road
Springfield
Meigs County
Russell L. Musser
Musser
WLCS
Russell A
U. S. Army
Jack E
Janet Marie Eubanks
Urbana
Sharon Sue
Rita Lynn Mosser
Donald Amos
Lancaster
Dallas Amos
Akron
Orvetta Weaver
Evelyn Martin
Marietta ,Showalter
Valley Lodge To Open Membership Campaign
Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias announces a membership rally in Nelsonville with a fish fry on Wednesday evening. William Hardy chancellor commander invites members to attend and hear reports from the recent Cleveland convention. James Hollenbaugh and Raymond C. Patton are noted in the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Valley Lodge 169
Knights of Pythias
William Hardy
Spans Lodge
Cleveland
James Hollenbaugh
Valley Lodge
Raymond C. Patton
Mrs J W Shafer Hosts Sisters Dinner
Mrs J W Shafer of 142 Poplar Street hosted her three sisters for a September 17 dinner in Nelsonville. Present were Mrs Sarah Webb of Carbon Hill, Mrs Ella Bartoe, and Mrs Bessie Dehnen of Lancaster, remaining members of the Blosser family of Carbon Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. W
Mattie) Shafer
Poplar St
Sarah Webb
Carbon Hill
Ella Bartoe
Bessie Dehnen
Lancaster
Shafer
John L
Amelia Blosser
Athens man fined for failing to stop at sign
Harry Everett of Athens pleaded guilty in Mayor Arthur Kennedy’s court after a State Highway Patrol charge of failing to observe a stop sign. He was fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol
Harry Everett
Arthur Kennedy
Light Penetration in Ocean Drops with Depth
Scientific note explains sunlight reaches about 3000 feet in clear ocean water but vanishes at a mile depth, leaving murky darkness below.
Who Will Fill This Seat After Vinson Passes
With 30 days of national mourning for Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson ending, experts expect President Eisenhower to select a jurist rather than a politician. Potential choices include Federal Judge John J. Parker of Charlotte and Justice Arthur T. Van derbilt, formerly NYU Law School dean. Parker’s Senate setback 22 years ago is noted, while Van derbilt’s NJ Supreme Court role is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Vinson
United States
Eisenhower
John J. Parker
Charlotte
N.C
Arthur T. Vanderbilt
New Jersey Supreme
Record Entry List Seen In Fair's Arts Division
A record entry list is anticipated at Hocking County Centennal Fair with abstract and modernistic paintings and ceramics for the first time. Entry age lowered to 15 to include high school students. final exhibit submissions due by 9 p.m. today. Judging Thursday includes fine arts at 1 p.m. and farm produce and horses at 9 a.m. Awards target county residents with 1953 production. Beekeeping exhibits supervised by Fred Hugh. premiums listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Logan
Fine Arts Department
Hocking County
Michael Scapparotti
Scapparotti
Plaster of Paris
L. C. Mitchell
School of Fine Arts
Ohio University
W. A. Gillogly
Vernie Stahr
Fred Hugh
Edson Dean Dies in Nelsonville at 71
Edson L. Dean of Nelsonville died Monday night at 833 Poplar Street at age 71. He was a former custodian for the Nelsonville Eagles Aerie 391 and is survived by his wife Ruah, two brothers George and Myron Dean of Delaware, plus a nephew and niece. Warren Funeral Home handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edson L. Dean
Poplar St
Nelsonville Aerie
Order of Eagles
Ruah Dean
George
Myron Dean
Delaware
Warren Funeral Home
Homecoming Sunday at Mt. Zion Ridge Church
Mt. Zion Ridge Church in Nelsonville hosts an all day homecoming on Sunday Sept 27 with Sunday School in the morning a 2 p.m. community songfest following a noon picnic dinner. The church sits on Route 278 and former members are expected to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mt. Zion Ridge Church
Mt. Zion Church
Laurel Sunday school class hosts social event
Mrs. A F Goodman and Mrs. C T Grattidge assisted, with a list of attendees including Mrs. Arthur Hinton Mrs. Frank Cox Mrs. I J Kohler Mrs. Paul Armstrong and others. Guests noted were Mrs. S O Liming Mrs. Don Kempton and Mrs. Daisy Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelville
A. F. Goodman
C. T Grattidge
Laurel
Arthur Hinton
Frank Cox
I. J. Kohler
Paul Armstrong
Raymond Hedges
Tuse Rose
Ed Fetherofl
Charles Morris
Frieda Lappen
George Swepston
D. W. West
Amy McClelland
Violet Armstrong
Leoca Hoy
S. O. Liming
Don Kempton
Daisy Armstrong
Births and Visits Highlight Small-Town News
A daughter Patricia Lee was born September 16 at Berger Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Jinks. Guests included Mr. Clyde Moore and Mrs. Rachel McComas of Johnstown visiting Ida Defenbaugh, who spent days there and traveled with them. She also called on Mrs. Howard Appleman near Reynoldsburg and Harley and Kathie Morgan of Wagram. Mrs. Loulia Smith, 90, celebrated at son Forest Smith’s home with Grace Carper near Circleville. Mrs. Lillian Hoy and daughter Lecca attended the wedding of Marilyn Brimner and Harvey Conley at the Logan Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Lee
Norwood Jinks
Berger Hospital
Clyde Moore
Rachel McComas
Johnstown
Ida Defenbaugh
Howard Appleman
Reynoldsburg
Harley Morgan
Kathie Morgan
Wagram
Loulia Smith
Grace Carper
Circleville
Forest Smith
Lillian Hoy
Lecca
Marilyn Brimner
Harvey Conley
Logan
Services Conducted For Harry D. Walker
Logan services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Leonard Funeral Home for Harry D. Doc Walker who died last Friday at Hocking Valley Hospital. The Rev. Stanley T. Benton officiated with Mrs Walter Prather on organ. Pallbearers were Harry Brown, Trusler, Lawrence Fry, William Jackson, Nelson Hill and Henry Ruff. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Leonard
Harry D
Doc) Walker
Hocking Valley Hospital
Stanley T. Benton
Walter Prather
Harry Brown
Y Trusler
Lawrence Fry
William Jackson
Nelson Hill
Henry Ruff
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges List
Admission lists Eugene Estep of Logan Route 1. Discharges include John DeHaven Laurelville John R Bay Radcliff Mrs John Mc Lain Union Furnace and an infant daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Estep
Logan Route 1
John DeHaven
Laurelville
John R. Bay
Radcliff
John McLain
Union Furnace
Kiwanis Club of Logan Observes National Kids Day
Logan Kiwanis sponsors a Pet Parade at the Hocking County Fair with prizes and an electric corn popper for each pet entrant. The event advances National Kids Day activities begun by Kiwanis International and the National Kids Day Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Kiwanis International
National Kids Day Foundation
Kiwanis Club of
Logan Club
Hocking County
Worthington Park
Fair Grounds
Logan High School
Union Furnace High School
Hocking County Child Welfare Department
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Kenneth Conway
Logan Dairy Queen
Route 33
Dairy Queen
G-E Logan Glass Works
Jimmy Fiddler
Green Rites Are Planned
Logan funeral arrangements are set for Mrs. Elizabeth Green 75 widow of Albert Green who died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Donald Huffman Groveport She was a New Straitsville native and had not walked since 1951 after a hip fracture Her surviving daughters Mrs Nellie Yates Logan and Mrs Huffman Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services 2 p m Wednesday at Carbon Hill Methodist Church Rev Stanley T Benton officiating Burial Carbon Hill Cemetery Leonard Funeral Service in charge. Friends may call at the Huffman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trostel Funeral Home
New Carlisle
Donaldsville Methodist Church
Donaldsville Cemetery
Logan
Elizabeth Green
Albert Green
Donald Huffman
Groveport
Carbon Hill Methodist Church
Stanley T. Benton
Carbon Hill
Leonard Funeral Service
Servces
Man Sent to Jail For Fine Non-Payment
Logan reports that Six, held on a capias after paying only ten of a one hundred dollar fine, was committed to Hocking County jail following a hearing in Mayor Roger W. Friend's court. Morris Ashwein of Cleveland faced charges for driving left of center and paid ten dollars plus costs after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Hocking County
Roger W. Friend
Friend
Morris Ashwein
Cleveland
State Highway Patrol
Sunday Hunting Charge Brings Fine of 15
Logan resident Joseph Burton aged 61 of New Pittsburgh Hollow was arraigned on a Sunday hunting charge. The affidavit by game protectors Nungester and Martin said he hunted squirrels in New Pittsburgh Hollow. On guilty plea he was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Magistrate Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Nungester
Hocking County
James Martin
Logan Social Notes and Local Weddings Reach Laurelville Area
Logan announces the marriage of Peggy Lou Butts to Pvt Therrel Van Curen at the bride’s home on Sept 10 with Rev Gale Monk officiating. Attendants included Connie Butts as maid of honor and Paul Mattox as best man. After a reception, the couple left for a brief trip. Mrs Van Curen graduated Laurelville High and works at Columbus General Depot. Pvt Van Curen departs for Korea. A Jaycee-ette Club forms to aid the Jaycees. Also, Logan personals note regional visitors and family travels from Los Angeles and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Floyd R. Butts
Laurelville
Peggy Lou
Therrel van Curen
Clarence W. van Curen
Dorothy Haynes
Gale Monk
Faille
Connie Butts
Paul Mattox
Lancaster
Janice Haynes
Mrs. Butts
Laurelville High School
Columbus General Depot
Pvt. Butts
Washington
Korea
YWCA Adult Group Meets for County Fair Preview
Textile and plaque painting highlighted an all day YWCA Adult Group meeting held in the Girl Scout rooms. A noon snack lunch accompanied discussions of the Hocking County Fair exhibit and exchange booths with attendees including Mrs. Arlie Brimner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Hocking County
Arlie Brimner
Wayne Timberlake
le Roy Conkle
Frank Power
James Rees
John Blosser
Fay Blosser
Ray Gar
A mong Ourselves Club Luncheon at Brandts Restaurant
Members and guests of the A mong Ourselves Club enjoyed a luncheon at Brandt s restaurant hosted by Mrs Carl Brown. Fall flowers mint filled custard cup favors and place cards decorated the tables while poems and readings framed the program. Special guests included Mrs Bess Mutchmore Mrs Paul Monks and Co B Kennard with club officers and members listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Among Ourselves Club
Brandt's
Carl Brown
Brown Home
Jessie Robertson
Harry Smith
George Schwenke
Kamante
Lulu
Out of Africa
Isak
Reunion Ends 39th Year for Allen Harden Descendants
Descendants of Benjamin and Roseann Allen and William and Mary Harden held their 39th annual reunion at Ash Cave on Sunday September 13. Officers for next year include Willis Minton president Mrs Earl Phillips secretary and Frank Allen treasurer. A song fest followed a basket dinner and the Lord's prayer was sung by Glenna Lou and Marcia Shaffer. Leonard Schlagel led games and contests. Mrs Jesse Phillips was honored on her birthday. Attendees came from Logan Toledo Millersport Buckeye Lake Akron Columbus Newark McArthur Creole Athens Nelsonville Breman and nearby Logan. Next year's meeting is planned for the first Sunday after Labor Day at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Roseann Allen
William and Mary Harden
Ash Cave
Willis Minton
Earl Phillips
Frank Allen
George Henderson
Glenna Lou
Marcia Shaffer
Leonard Schlagel
Jesse Phillips
Logan
B. A. Evans
Dwight Phillips
Fred Smith
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Ivan Creeger
D. A. Creeger
Coolville
Camp Jackson
Miss
Camp Breckenridge
Carthage-Troy High School
Mount St. Mary Hospital
William Bruce
Patricia Standall
J. W. Shafer
Vinson
Justice Arthur Vanderbilt
Edson Dean
Harry D. Walker
Kiwanian
National Kids Day Foundation, Inc
Ki‘wanis International
Canada
Hawaiian Islands
Nihon
Tuea i
Doctor of Motors
Jaycee-ette Club
James Hawley
Jay Cole
Hawley
Robert Sheline
Don Farrow
al Sailor
Don Bowling
Marty Sharrett
Tom Wei
Iverick
Mrs
Ray Steward
Walter Jurgensmier
N. Mulberry St
Floence Eberst
Los Angeles
Edward Eberst
Ben Wellman
John Wellman
Harden
Lowen Floor
S. Court ST
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