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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
7
Nelsonville's board of education discussed next year's budget losing $9,986.72 due to state foundation cuts offset by a local tax increase of about $21,726. A three mill levy might restore funds for operations and staff pay. The group approved preparing the budget and noted new science labs and other upgrades underway.
Miss Janice Mar celle Fike wed E David Colwell in a First Methodist Church ceremony at 3 30 p m on May 7 The Rev Russell S Linton officiated with Raymond Niekirk and Florence Iceman providing music The bride wore a light ivory gown with lace and seed pearl accents and carried a white Glamelias and stephanotis bouquet A reception for 150 followed in the church social room The couple reside in Ashland and both hold local and regional positions with employers in Mansfield and Columbus Attending from out of town were guests from Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Zanesville Danville Bucyrus Crestline Lima Mansfield Middletown and Pittsburgh
Gladys Pierce Radcliff reports the ninth annual Vinton Rural Alumni banquet at Wilton North hosted by the Vinton Two Garden Club. L. V. Calvin acted as toastmaster, Donald Barton presided over the business meeting, and officers for next year were named including Duane McLaughlin as president and Richard Price as vice president. The room featured blue and gold, with an Athens orchestra providing dance music and many attendees listed from nearby towns and military service.
Byron Andrews, manager of the city pool, announces a moonlight swim for tonight. Pool hours for Tuesday for the rest of the season are 1 to 6 pm and 9 to 11 pm.
Laur elettes held an all day sewing session in Nelsonville. The club met recently at Norma Harden's home. A Lake Hope outing is planned for the next gathering.
Two hundred board members and teachers gathered at New Lexington High School to honor C R Ridenour on his 80th birthday. Ridenour retires July 1 after 39 years as clerk of the New Lexington school board, receiving a rocking chair and a television set.
Nelsonville case in Mayor Earl Hilleary’s court sees Saul Johnson and Jordon Hill plead guilty to an improper left turn causing an accident. Hill fined $20 plus costs.
The board will convene Wednesday at 7 30 PM at Jacksonville Methodist Church to discuss official matters.
Airman apprentice James E. Dunnington, son of Mrs. Helen M. Dunnington of Route 1 Nelsonville, graduates with twelve others from the Aviation Machinist’s Mate School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis Tennessee.
A prayer service will be held at Buchtel Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Tuesday to welcome The Reverend John Mullins. A reception follows and attendees are asked to bring a covered dish.
Glouster High School cheerleaders sponsor a pizza hop Friday night from 8 to 11 in the gym and a bake sale Saturday morning at 9 at the Economy Store to raise funds to send two squad members Donna Sweeny and Mary Stoncel to camp in Syracuse Indiana.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Davis of 616 Poplar Street will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. F. M. Wentz. Burial follows at Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call anytime at the funeral home.
Everett Hickman 58 of New Straitsville died Monday after a long illness at Mount St Mary Hospital. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with Dr. F M Wentz officiating. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.
A WSCS sponsored potluck supper will be served at Jacksonville Methodist Church on Thursday at 6 p.m. A reception will follow honoring Rev. Wright, who has been returned to this charge. The event will emphasize clearance of a debt for basement improvements including a hot water tank and a restroom.
Harold R. Shonborn son of Mr and Mrs Guy R Shonborn of Glouster completed a four week individual combat training course on June 16 with the Regimental Training Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California.
The York Local Board of Education invites bids for two new approximately 40 passenger conventional or pusher type school buses. Bids must be received by July 15 at the York Local Board of Education in Buchtel Ohio. Clerk Robinette coordinates the process.
The Glouster Community Development Corporation schedules a 7 30 p m Tuesday meeting in the mayor s office to finish plans for July Fourth Homecoming. Churches lodges and individuals may still reserve concession spaces by contacting Harley Kittle, concession chairman. The youth center grand opening is set for Saturday at 9 a m.
Mount St. Mary Hospital notes compile a long roster of patients and residents, listing Vivian Kirkendall, Greg Kline, Lelia Graham, Andrew Price, Claudette Buchanan, Isaac Conley, Wilfred Ryan, Barbara Wolfe, Guy Sapp, Mary Winefordner, Margaret Young, Harold Tennyhill, Denver Millicon, Chlora Leach, Roy Hall, George Ruflick, James Warren, Lillian Ruble, Carrie Glenn, Sarah Moscato and others across Nelsonville Glouster Murray City Wellston New Straitsville Chauncey Corning and surrounding routes.
Doctor J T Allom recalls early Athens around 1859 to 1905 from the North College and State Streets corner. He notes hogs, pasture fields, milk deliveries, three livery stables, muddy roads, and a rescue by Frank Brown who pulled him from a mill road mud hole.
Nelsonville’s Explorer Post 70 joined the Kootaga Area Council Scout-O-Rama at Athens County Fairgrounds. The event featured demonstrations of athletic skills and use of equipment, with participants showcasing basketball, baseball, football, hurdles, judo, weight lifting, calisthenics, and more. Tim Riley served as master of ceremonies for the outdoor program.
At a Saturday meeting the York Local Board of Education voted to advertise for bids on two new school buses to handle next year’s enrollment increase. Enrollment to start in September was put at 1065 students. The board also approved dismissing a teacher, reemploying cooks, and urged protection of abandoned school buildings amid vandalism in Buchtel and Carbon Hill.
Nelsonville reports the Mary Martha Group of the First Christian Church held a potluck dinner at Mrs. C. Stanley Mechem's home and installed new officers for the coming year. Co leaders are Mrs. Stephen Barber and Mrs. William Decker with Mrs. Howard Williams as secretary and Mrs. Wilbur Morman as treasurer.
Mr and Mrs John Lloyd Evans Jr of Cincinnati announce the birth of a daughter June 18 named Mary Elizabeth. Grandparents are Harold Morley Columbus and Rev and Mrs John Lloyd Evans Nelsonville. The Evanses also have a son John Lloyd Evans IV.
Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives with trips to Dayton Ashville and Marietta. Guests included Mr and Mrs Evert Eddy and family, Mr and Mrs George Campbell and nephew, Steve Dennison from Chicago, Rex and Cathy Angle from Zanesville, and Rev Dwight Burkam and family in Chauncey.
United Brick and Clay Workers local 976 will hold its monthly meeting at the Elks Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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