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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1965

Page

5

Poston PTO Members Locked Out At School Meeting

Nelsonville Poston Elementary parents faced locked doors at a planned PTO session on Kimberly Carbondale Rd. They moved to York Grange Hall half a mile away and adopted a resolution denouncing the board of education for closing the building as an economy move. A nine member committee was named to pursue legal action to restore access.

Nelsonville Poston Pto Poston Kimberly - Carbondale Rd York Grange Hall PTO York

Mechem Cited By Foresters

Sen C Stanley Mechem will be one of 11 Ohioans honored by the Ohio Forestry Association for work in conservation. He receives a special award for promoting progressive education aiding conservation and support for forest fire control state tree nursery reclamation reforestation and water impoundment programs. He is noted for involvement in Lake Hope and the Hocking Conservancy District. Presentations to be made by Raymond Brown at the Logger's supper during the OFA convention banquet in Columbus on January 22.

Nelsonville C. Stanley Mechem

Gene Dicken Admitted To Oregon Hospital

Gene Dicken of St Charles Street was admitted January 13 to Forest Grove Community Hospital in Forest Grove Oregon after a heart attack. He and Mrs Schaeffer of Jackson Street were visiting with Dr Raymond Henshaw and family. Dr Henshaw is the son of Mrs Schaeffer.

Nelsonville Gene Dicken St. Charles St Forest Grove Community Hospital Forest Grove Ore Ben Schaeffer Jackson St Raymond Henshaw Henshaw Schaeffer

Pirouette Club Slides Africa At January Meeting

Nelsonville notes report the Pirouette Club hostesses Mrs. Phil Pritchard and Mrs. Wilbert Warren as Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Webb shared slides and films from Africa. Twenty members answered roll call. a new program committee was formed with Mrs. William Cox chairing. February's meeting set at Mrs. Russ Cline's home. Edward Ervin admitted to Huntington Veterans Hospital in Ward B-3.

Nelsonville Pirouette Club Wilbert Warren East Washington St Phil Pritchard J. L. Webb Africa David French William Cox Jerry B. Cline Jerry Cline David Grigsby Robert Fick Russ Cline Adams St

City Youth Corps Okayed By Board

Logan City School Board unanimously approves an 18419 program for 35 students at Logan Junior and Senior High Schools. The plan runs from March 1 1965 to June 30 1966 with 80 to 90 cent hourly pay for up to 10 hours weekly and $16577 government support plus $1841 district funds.

Logan Logan City LHS Harry Westfall

South Logan Home Hit By Blaze

Firefighters and volunteers responded to the Thomas Jones residence at 646 Mohican Ave in South Logan at 9 am. Flames and heavy smoke were seen. a burning sofa was removed and the fire controlled by three trucks and gas masks. No occupants were home. neighbor reported the alarm.

Logan Thomas Jones Mohican Ave Kingdom Hall Route 93

Mender Announces Candidacy for Nel sonville Mayor

Nelsonville news notes Mender 64 owner of Hube Mender Garage announces Republican bid for Nelsonville mayor at York Nelsonville Republican Club meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Incumbent Glen Tharp seeks re election along with Ward Phillips and J Robert Matheny. A club special meeting is planned next week.

Nelsonville Hubert Hube) Mender Hube Mender Chestnut St York-Nelsonville Republican Club First Presbyterian Church Glen Tharp Poplar Street Ward Phillips Third Ward J. Robert Matheny Mender Raymond Foughty

Annual Inspection Slated For Lodge

Nelsonville Philorodian Lodge No. 157 of F and AM will hold its annual inspection January 25 at the Masonic Temple. A dinner is planned for 6 30 p m and the meeting starts at 7 30 p m. The inspection will cover the Master Mason degree.

Nelsonville

Car Slides Into House In Nelsonville

A car driven by Lena Thomson lost traction on Clinton Street hill and drifted into the side of a home at Clinton and Elizabeth Streets. The vehicle sustains rear damage, no injuries reported, a wrecker removed the car, and firefighters cleaned up gasoline spills. A church group meeting was canceled with date to be announced.

Nelsonville Lena Thomson Hollister Clinton St Marie Barton Clinton and Elizabeth Sts Hillside Mary Martha Group First Christian Church

Pythian Officers Installed in Valley Temple No 137

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters elect Louise Pearce as most excellent chief for 1965. Officers include Nora Cox, Wilma Williams, Edna Cavanaugh, Nelle Patton, Flossie Cope, Thelma Hutchins, Linda Wend, Sarah Moscato, Edith Patton, with Emma Buckley and Lacy Mace serving refreshments after the ceremony. Annual inspection planned for May 21. next session set for Jan 28 at 7 30 p.m.

Nelsonville Lead Valley Temple Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall Florence Coakley Nelle Patton Flossie Cope Louise Pearce Nora Cox Wilma Williams Edna Cavanaugh Cope Thelma Hutchins Linda Wend Sarah Moscato Edith Patton Sylvia Bownes Logan Emma Buckley Lacy Mace

New York Central Uses C and O Lines After Rushville Wreck

Nelsonville reports NYC trains rerouted via Chesapeake and Ohio tracks after a wreck on NYC lines at Rushville. Station Agent C W Hall of Nelsonville C and O yards said restoration time was unknown as railroad office communications were cut by a broken line.

Nelsonville New York Central Chesapeake and Ohio NYC Rushville C. W. Hall C and O Yards

Nelsonville Council to Advertise Bids for New Police Cruiser

In Nelsonville a special city council meeting is set for 6 30 p m to authorize the service safety director to advertise for bids on a new police cruiser for the department. Readings include admissions and dismissals from Mount St Mary Hospital and surrounding areas such as Chauncey Nelsonville New Straitsville Glouster and The Plains.

Nelsonville Lation Presen Service-Safety Police Department

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