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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

6

Band Week proclaimed in Nelsonville drives $1000 goal

Nelsonville mayor Oral Daugherty proclaims August 12 through 17 as Band Week. Band Boosters chair Ralph Cook leads a $1,000 drive to equip the High School Band with uniforms and gear, with contracts for equipment totaling about $1,400 and a down payment of $500. The band will require more funds as it expands and director James Gilbert seeks a year’s leave due to illness. substitute leadership may be arranged. Local residents join boosters in supporting the program.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Daugherty E Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Board of Education Boosters Daugher S. S. Steenrod Th Band Boosters Ralph Cook Sam Browne James Gilbert Gilbert

Sheriff Says County Jail Repairs Due

Nelsonville Athens County may not need a new jail but remodeling and modernization are urged after sheriff George Bateman described the current facilities as antiquated and insecure. He suggested about $5,000 to place the county in good shape and discussed duties of a peace officer with Rotary Club members and guests. Mary Pickford's real maiden name was Gladys Mary Smith.

Nelsonville Athens County George Bateman Rotary Club Batman Hastile Kenneth Orwiler Bateman Bill Miner Harley Myers Harry McGiffert Logan Club

Local Social Notes Highlight July Celebrations in Haydenville

The column records a July 28 birthday celebration for Mr. Jacob Ginther hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Ginther in Waterford with many relatives in attendance. It also mentions a July wedding of Antone Farias's daughter with Rev C B See ing officiating and details of the reception, followed by notes on recent visits and gatherings across Logan, Lancaster, and nearby towns.

Bobby Mae Burggren Bellvue Pas Lester Beatty Mingo Anna Holme Oscar Mason Cart Don Sprague Welch Waterford Betty Cozzen Ball Jean Hilton Lowell Ginther Kert Franklin John Rosa Goss Willard Ray Ad Drevel Logan A. E. Bougher Lewis Feeback Linda Marlene Lancaster L. M. Howard Dorothy F ' Conn Donald Skiv and Sinnott Farias Antone Farias Allison Sand M G C. B. Lees Arlene Dunlevy Elizabeth Moore Irene Hutchinson Charles Warren Rickey Lin Mary Bell Lulu Ford

Tax Receipts Spur Strong Fund Balance Gains in Nelsonville

Nelsonville city finances show July receipts boosting multiple funds. General fund rose from 14 617 74 to 21 851 74 aided by 4 000 from street light levies. light plant and sinking funds also increased. Gasoline tax and auto tax accounts show mixed activity, with modest end balances. G T Club hosts meeting at Mabel Cope’s home on W Washington tonight.

Nelson LE Nelsonville Helen Fand Reese General Fund Water Department

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