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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

2

Huntington Firm Wins Water Line Contract for School

The Cook Construction Co of Huntington West Virginia was awarded the two mile water line project to the Poston Elementary School by the York Local Board of Education. Work will start in 15 days and executive staff were hired on an hourly basis to prepare for the fall opening.

Consolidated C. V. Christman Clyde Byers Bert Barnes Barnes William Newman Joe Conners Harry Hewitt New York Cyrus Adams Poston

District to Offer Vocational Home Economics

The board accepted the resignation of Ann Gray submitted in May and announced plans to introduce vocational home economics for the upcoming school year.

Ann Gray

Two Drivers Are Cited In Juvenile Court

State Highway Patrol cited two drivers after injury free crashes Wednesday. David Pritchard 16 Circleville struck an embankment on Route 664 after leaving the road on a curve. Robert Hart 17 Kingston Route 1 rear ended Pearl Congreve 19 Laurelville Route 2 who slowed for a left turn onto Route 180 near the Pickaway County line.

Logan State Highway Patrol David Pritchard Circleville Robert Hart Kingston Pearl Congreve Laurelville Pickaway County

Mr. Jewett Dies At 80 In Nelsonville

Nelsonville resident Carl Jewett 80 died at his home after an extended illness. He was a 1899 Nelsonville High School graduate and Ohio University attendee who taught school and started local businesses before moving to Los Angeles in 1929 and returning in 1952. Survived by wife Cecil daughter Mrs. Mary Jane Hill and three nephews. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with Dr. F. M. Wentz officiating burial in Athens W Union St cemetery. friends may call after noon Friday.

Nelsonville Carl Jewett the Plains Ohio University Los Angeles Robert Ida Bean Jewett Cecil Mary Jane Hill Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz W. Union St Athens

Baseball Clinic At Nelsonville Draws Young Players

Nearly 200 youths attended the Nelsonville baseball clinic at the west end diamond. Sponsored by the Nelsonville Athletic Association the event featured the Nelsonville Merchants semi pro team offering tips at various positions. Prizes were awarded and hot dogs and pop served to participants.

Nelsonville Pony League Nelsonville Athletic Association Nelsonville Merchants

York Grange 2436 Meets With Pound Cake Contest

York Grange 2436 holds its regular meeting Friday at 8 p m in the Oak Grove grange hall. The Pound Cake contest will be held. Serving committee includes Mr and Mrs Vernon Cagg Mr and Mrs Harland Cagg Bernice and Jesse Cagg and Orland Gandee.

Nelsonville York Grange Oak Grove Vernon Cagg Harland Cagg Bernice Jesse Cagg Orland Gandee

Mauna Loa Rises to 13,680 Feet in Hawaii

Mount Mauna Loa in Hawaii is measured at 13,680 feet high, highlighting the volcano's towering summit and potential activity.

Mount Mauna Loa Hawaii

Chauncey Area Personal Mention Highlights Various Visits

Mrs. Mary Bullock visits family in Chauncey and Hakes home Wheaton College graduation honors Robert Danner with a science degree and Army commission. Reunions include Patton, Leffler, and Bullock relatives from Ohio West Virginia and Texas with lengthy family visits noted.

Mary Bullock Luke Adkins Martha Bullock Millfield Virgil Wilson Lucy of Bartlett Evelyn Burchfield Burchfield Joseph Mathews Wonderland James Danner Jim Lloyd Ruth Fiske Gallipolis Robert Danner Wheaton College Wheaton Danner Fiske J. E. Hakes Grover Patton Patton R. S. Patton Harrisville W. Va Wilton Sharp Parkersburg D. E. Price Mount Vernon W. W. Patton Athens Charles Sanders Keith Robert Gillespie Mark Brent Homer Shields Jay Lewis Columbus Clara Leffler Victor Bedford Victor Leffler Carolyn Bud Jon Gene Leffler the Plains

Singing Children Open Club Meeting

Chauncey Reading Club met at the Chauncey public library with 38 members. They began with the song Happy Story Hour and enjoyed fairy tale games. Miss Lois Simpson told the story of the Careless Kangaroo. A picnic is planned on schoolhouse hill this afternoon. The next meeting is Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Chauncey Mr. Small Chauncey Public Library Lois Simpson

Elks Lodge Plans Stag Fish Fry Friday Night

The Nelsonville Elks Lodge has scheduled a stag fish fry for Friday night. Proceeds and venue details are to be announced, with members urged to attend.

Nelsonville

Applications Open for Little Miss Parade of the Hills

Nelsonville announces entry blanks for the Little Miss Parade of the Hills pageant. Contestants must be six by July 15 and enter by August 15, with a photo required. Eligible districts include The Plains Chauncey Glouster Corning New Marshfield Carbon Hill Logan Union Furnace Haydenville Murray City Deanville and Floodwood.

Nelsonville Wilma Lanning Myers St the Plains Chauncey Glouster Corning New Marshfield Carbon Hill Logan Union Furnace Haydenville Murray City Deanville Floodwood

Chauncey Garden Club Dinner Supervisors Named

A large Chauncey Garden Club dinner gathering met at Fther's Tea Room with Mrs. Roger Boling and Mrs. Carroll Tippett organizing the meal arrangements.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Fther’s Tea Room Roger Boling Carroll Tippett

Chauncey Bible School Graduation Highlights Students

Chauncey The Chauncey Church of God Bible School held commencement exercises with 69 enrolled members receiving certificates. The event featured kindergarten, primary, and junior class performances, plus staff and teachers listed among the presenters and workers.

Chauncey The Chauncey Church of God Bible School Jacob Way John Pennell Dale Gillespie Robert Gillespie Sandra Deenkle Theodore Kelzenberg Wanda Shaver Grace Goldsberry Phyllis Crabtree Frank Cunningham Dane Osborne William Verity Linda Preston Mary Lyons Fred Crabtree Stanley Norris Clarence Staley Ronald Way Gary Reynolds

Chauncey-Dover School Board Accepts Three Resignations

The Chauncey Dover Exempted Village Schools board accepted resignations from three teachers. They are Mrs Joan Beck junior high science Mrs Mabelle Lawrence elementary and high school vocal music and Mrs Leah Featherston English and Latin. Featherston taught 19 years in the senior high and led the senior survey and was sponsor of the senior class and National Honor Society.

Chauncey - Dover Joan Beck Mabelle Lawrence Leah Featherston

Burgesss Celebrate 38th Anniversary At Athens Dinner

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess observed their 38th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Athens yesterday. The couple were joined by family and friends to mark the milestone in a family gathering.

Nelsonville Arthur Burgess Athens

Father’s Day Basket Supper Planned at Glouster Park

The Millfield Christian Church will host a Father’s Day basket supper at 5 p.m. Sunday in Glouster Memorial Park. The event invites attendees to share a meal and commemorate the day together.

Chauncey Millfield

Recreation Boats Reach Half Million in United States

A report notes that about 540000 boats are used for recreation in the United States. It highlights growing boating activity and consumer interest across coastal regions and inland lakes.

United States

Athlete's Foot Remedy Ad Promises Quick Skin Healing

The ad promotes T-4-L liquid for 3 to 5 days to clear athlete's foot with fresh skin. It guarantees a 48 cent refund if not satisfied and notes T-4-1L for severe cases and T-4-1L Foot Powder for antiseptic protection, available at Gallagher Drug Company.

Gallaher Drug Company Adv

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