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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1946

Page

3

Two Teachers Hired by Nelsonville School Board

Nelsonville school board members at the July meeting hired two new teachers for the upcoming term. Frank W. K. Cunningham, a World War II veteran and graduate of Glouster schools and Ohio State University, will teach industrial arts. Ernest Weaver, a Corning graduate from Perry County schools and Ohio University, will teach in the local high school.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Bers Nelsonville City Board of Education Frank WK. Cunningham Glouster Ohio State Unity Earnest Weaver Corning Perry County Ohio University Florence Cook

Tips For Tired Eyes

Handy tips for reducing eye strain including proper distance from text and avoiding reading in poor light. Mentions Lavopt as a soothing product with claimed refunds and decades of praise, sold at drug stores.

Nelsonville school board actions include staffing and budget hearing

Central Building teacher granted a year long leave to teach in California. Mrs Doras Fllinger praised for 13 years as secretary in the superintendent’s office. Mrs Mary Nelson re elected secretary to Principal Kin neer, Mrs Florence Coakley re elected attendance officer. Janitors named on 12 month terms. Wilbur Mender named library board member to fill Dr Hyde’s unexpired term. Miss Catherine Morris resigns from English and Speech dept at the high school. Budget hearing set for July 19 at 7 30 p m. bids for coal to be advertised. Kelley Transfer Co named general hauler for next year. Bills paid as funds allow. Educational supplies bought for fall term.

California Doras Cook Fllinger Fllinger Mary Nelson J. K. Kinneer Florence Coakley Carl Coakley Irvin Pritchard James Bland Blaine Bland Wilbur D. Mender Nelsonville Morris Nelson Ville Ohio University Kelley Transfer Co

Death Claims Dr. Wilbur S. Johnson in Delaware

Nelsonville area relatives report the unexpected death of Dr. Wilbur S. Johnson, a Delaware dentist and former practitioner here with Dr. W. H. Cann. He practiced in Delaware three years, is survived by wife Margaret Mann Johnson, three children James Richard of Delaware and Elaine Preston of Columbus, and a public hearing notice appears from local officials.

Nelsonville Selsonville Wilbur S. Johnson Delaware W. H. Cann Johnson Margaret Mann Johnson James Richard Elaine Preston Columbus City Ohio Fises Board of Education R. C. Patton John PL Kelso L. L. Pickering Athens County Francis D. White T-Aig Public Serviceesafety Ashen Ohio Said Direc City Allens George 2 Eva Athens Oio Common Pleas Edward HH Lasch Treas Plain Joseph FP Incile Vase Ne Monia Trimbletowi Derress Republic Crynty Deel

Driver Guilty in Nelsonville DWI, Fined $100

Robert Doherty, a royal, was found guilty at a hearing in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $100 and costs, and his automobile was held for security. It was his second local court offense after a July 4 arrest following a driving while intoxicated complaint.

Nelsonville Robert ©. Doherty Royal Oral Daugherty Doherty

Rev Chessar Has Picnic for WSCS on Fourth

NELSONVILLE The WSCS of Mr Pleasant met at the home of Reverend and Mrs Carrol Chessar on July Fourth. Attending were Mrs Lottie Engle and many local residents including the Rheinschelds Huggins Chesser and Stone families, and Mrs Fannie Horn.

Chessar WSCS Nelsonville Pleasant Carrol Chessar Lottie Engle William Rheinscheld Everett Rheinscheld Verna Rheinscheld Sallie Huggins Macy Chesser Willis Conkle Fannie Horn Lucy Stone Virginia Stone Ruby Davis Marie Griffith H. J. Griffith Pearl Thacker

Mrs Warren Honors Mrs William Howe in Nelsonville Shower

On Friday July 3 at 8 p m a group of 33 friends gathered at the home of Mrs W W Warren to honor Mrs William Howe Martha Pergrin. Elizabeth Shafer and Margaret Warren hosted the miscellaneous shower with floral daisies, a wheelbarrow gift display, and a dessert course.

Nelsonville W. W. Warren William Howe Martha Pergrin Elizabeth Shafer Margaret E. Warren Warren

Eight Applications Accepted by Eagles Meeting

Eight new applications for membership were accepted by the Eagles at their Tuesday night meeting. Forty-seven members attended to receive the new password. A cooling system was installed at the Eagles Home and the first summer dance, with music by the Well-Ross orchestra, was announced for Saturday July 13 from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Lsonville Eagles Well-Ross

Glen Thomas Named to Nelsonville Recreation Commission

Nelsonville Mayor Oral Daugherty appointed Glen Thomas to the Nelsonville Recreation Commission succeeding Raymond Patton. Remaining board members are Shelby Barber Byron Eby Dr. L. E. Butis and Estel Crabtree.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Glen Thomas Nelsonville Recreation Commission Raymond Patton Shelby Barber Byron Eby L. E. Butis Estel Crabtree

Woman's Death Investigated in Nelsonville

Mrs. Gay Young, 35, found dead at 924 Poplar St. Nelsonville, amid coroner Dr. J H Elias inquiry. Suspected heart failure. coroner to continue questioning W E Smith, step son and houseguest. Survivors include husband Frank Young and mother Mrs Mary Collins. funeral planned at Collins residence in New Marshfield with burial at Marshfield Cemetery.

Nelsonville Gay Young Poplar St J. H. Elias Athens County Charles Brown Walbridge Elias W. E. Smith Frank Young Mary Collins New Marshfield Mabel Alwood Columbus Freda Hawk Lou Hawk Hazel McGranor the Plains Gladyse Daugherty Athens Adrian Collins Collins Miles E. Hoon Marshfield

Missing tarpaulin case ends in mistaken salvage in Nelsonville

Police joined two cities in a tarpaulin theft scare involving five bundles worth 1500. The canvas was found at the Riggs Riverside yard after caretaker A Riggs salvaged it thinking it was junk. Ray Sanborn Walter Sanborn and Bil Matheny planned a skating rink on the Baird lot and faced a reward after the incident.

Nelsonville Ray Walter Sanborn Bil Matheny Baird Fulton St Caldwell A. Riggs Riverside Riggs Logan City Hall Matheny

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