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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

2

Seven Teachers Hired By City School Board

The Athens City Board of Education hired seven new teachers on Monday night to fill vacancies at Morrison Elementary West Elementary and the junior high. New staff include Nancy Barron Sheila Finnwall Mollie Bishay Betty La Conte Lee Ann Parsons Janice Thompson and David Kunze. The board also accepted the resignation of Morrison Elementary principal John H Dunlap Jr and discussed the 1963 budget and a language laboratory grant.

City Board of Education Clyde Plant Nancy Barron Earlham College Richmond Ind Mollie Bishay Athens Ohio University Morrison Elementary Cincinnati College of Mount Saint Joseph Sheila Finn Wall West David Kunze Ohio U Washington Township Betty la Conte University of Toledo Lee Ann Parsons Janice Thompson Bowling Green University John H. Dunlap, Jr Morrison Elementary School Plant Dunlap Lewis County New York David J. Jones Delbert M. Young

Wilkesville Woman Dies In Marion

Laura Grates Jones age 89 a former Wilkesville resident died Monday night at her son Spencer’s home in Marion where she had lived eight years She was born November 1872 to John and Ester Ann Grates She was a Methodist and widow of Sampson Jones Surviving are two sons Spencer and Rev Lawrence Jones a brother Emory Grates and several grandchildren Services Thursday at 2 pm at Wilkesville Methodist Church with Rev J R Siders officiating Burial in Salem Center Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday evening at Strong and Sons funeral home

Laura Grates Jones Near Here Spencer Marion Johu Ester Ann Grates Methodist Church Sampson Here Izel Foley Sylvia Brown Herbert Lawrence Indianapolis Emory Grates Wilkesville Wilkesville Methodist Church J. R. Siders Salem Center Cemetery Strong and Sons Funeral

Three Drivers Fined On Patrol Charges

Three drivers cited by the State Highway Patrol for traffic violations were fined in County Court Monday. Appearing were Dana Sheets, 29, Stockport, stop sign, $10 and costs. Roy Mount, 18, Logan, bad muffler, $10 and costs. Melvin Brooks, 26, Mineral, left of center, $15 and costs.

State Highway Patrol Dana Sheets Stockport Roy Mount Logan Melvin Brooks Mineral

Four Athens County reps attend Ohio Farm Bureau conference

Athens County was represented by four persons at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation President's conference in Columbus. ER Jacoby, Ross Wright, Harry Henry, and Paul Bower attended as Athens County Farm Bureau leaders while the conference launched the policy development program.

Athens County Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus ER Jacoby Athens County Farm Bureau Ross Wright Harry Henry Paul Bower Ohio

Local residents visit families across towns

St Albans visitors include Muchfork H P Levine and Mrs Levine with Pauley family. Mansfield guests Robert Boyd and John Gilloghy visit Waggoner and Joy. California campers Jack Waggoner visits Henry Waggoner. Kenneth Cross, Noe Escue, Martha Stuart and Kate Rickey visit Welsh family. LaVerna Burns and son from Columbus visit Nutter family. Nye Escue attends Chester meeting.

H. P. Levine St. Albans W. Va Frank Pauley W. F. Starcher Robert Boyd Mansfield John Gilloghy Clair Waggoner Joy Jack Waggoner California Henry Waggoner Kenneth Cross Frank Paulev Noe Albany Kenneth Welsh Martha Stuart Kate Rickey LaVerna Burns Columbus Carolyn Nutter Dena Welsh Nye Escue Chester Richard Nutter Nolan Hanning

Local Visitors Share News and Weekend Travels

The column lists residents visiting relatives and returning from trips including Dahn Lou Hanning to Albany, Normals in Columbus and Oceana, and a weekend in Kentucky. It notes Thomas J. Small of Lexington and Dianne Yates of Nelsonville as IBM employee and waitress respectively.

Thomas J. Small Lexington, Ky IBM Dianne Yates Nelsonville

Athens Man and Son Reunite Aboard USS Galveston

Lt Cmdr Charles W Reamer of 289 East State Street on two weeks active duty at the Philadelphia Navy Base met his son Ens John C Reamer, a communications officer aboard the USS Galveston, during a reunion aboard the ship. Ensign Reamer, Athens High School and Ohio University alum, earned his commission at Newport, Rhode Island, late last year.

Cmdr Charles W. Reamer USNR Uss Galveston Ens John C. Reamer Philadelphia Naval Base Reamer Philadelphia U.S. Navy Athens Charles W Reamer E. State St Naval Base Commander Reamer the Messenger Naval Base Public Information Office Ensign Reamer Ohio University Newport R. I

Store Employees Share In Company Profits

Joe Kelly, manager of the 3elk-Simpson Co. store at 17 N Court St, announced the completion of distributing last year's profit sharing statements to employees. Each workerhas a pro rata share in a trust fund, with local store employees holding about 12 thousand dollars in the national fund of over 15 million.

Joe Kelly 3elk-Simpson Co N. Court St

Athens Couple Seeks Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Dr. William H. Allen Jr. of Athens files for divorce from Bernadine L. Allen of Nelsonville in Common Pleas Court. The complaint alleges gross neglect. The couple wed October 6 1945 in Nashville Tennessee.

William H. Allen Jr Athens Common Pleas Court Bernadine L. Allen Nelsonville Nashville Tenn

Thirsty Thief Steals Beer and Cash from Tavern

Sayre's Tavern in Buchtel reported a break in Monday morning or early afternoon. Entry by window allowed thieves to steal about 100 in dimes, five one dollar bills, ten cases of beer, and additional cash. Deputy Sheriff Allen and Marshal Sheley are investigating.

Sayre Buchtel Sheriff's Department Robert Allen Robert Sheley Allen Edward Sayre

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Admitted patients listed by location include Beatrice Romanouski in Jacksonville Debra L Klinger in Logan Route 3 James R Goss in Logan Route 1 George Hartley in Athens Route 3 Harold Stoneburner in Crooksville Route 2 Mrs Forest R Bookman in Nelsonville Route 2 Sylvia Norris in Millfield Route 1 Roxie Bulstron in Glouster Route 3 Thomas Riley Jr and son in Nelsonville Dale Stanley in Albany Route 2 Olive Smith in Glouster Gus Gaskalla in Athens Nancy Ellis in Murray City Anna Abram in New Straitsville Mabel Love Millfield Route 1.

Beatrice Romanouski Jacksonville Debra L Klinger Logan James R. Goss George Hartley Athens Harold Stoneburner Crooksville Forest R. Bookman Nelsonville Sylvia Norris Millfield Roxie Bulstron Glouster Thomas Riley, Jr Dale Stanlevy Albany Olive Smith Gus

Reservoir level rises but restrictions stay in place

Highland Ave reservoir reached seven feet six inches, three inches higher than Monday. Milton Nuzum, city service safety director, said restrictions on watering lawns and washing cars remain in effect.

Highland Ave Milton Nuzum City Service

Woman Driver Fined For Unsafe Operation In Municipal Court

Blackburn Road resident C R White pleaded innocent in Municipal Court Tuesday to unsafe operation with bond set at 30 dollars and case continued to July 3. Ethel J Olzeski of Tiltonville was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop within assured clear distance.

C.r.white Blackburn Rd Aaron Lewis Ethel J. Olzeski Tiltonville

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Columbus and Nelsonville Couples

Robert Crombie 20 of Columbus a Western Electric employee weds Karen Schackert 19 of Nelsonville a secretary. James Handley 21 of Columbus an Ohio Fuel Gas employee weds Janice Weekley 21 of Athens a typist. Gary Wolfe 21 of Nelsonville a clerk weds Rose Aichney 21 of Nelsonville a student nurse.

Robert Crombie Columbus Western Electric Karen Schackert Nelsonville James Handley Ohio Janice Weekley Athens Gary Wolfe Rose Aiichney

Four to Participate in Highway Schooling

Four area men were chosen to join a new Ohio Department of Highways and Ohio State University program training high school graduates as engineering aides. The 10 week course pays 240 dollars monthly. upon completion they join state highway work as instrument men, draftsmen, and inspectors. Winners include Larry Bibbee and Richard Gorrell of Coolville, Gene Johnson and Sammy Maynard of Ew ington Route.

Maxwell Ferguson Edgar Bannon Harold Lee Ruby Dalton Richard Fisex Earl Washburn Ohio University Space Arts Plant Claude Kantner Peach Ridge Chauncey-Dover Area Redevelopment Administration Ohio Department of Highways Ohio State University Larry Bibbee Richard Gorrell Coolville Gene Johnson Sammy Maynard Ewington Ohio State Highway Department Max Farley Division 10 Highway Department

York Grange Cleaning Hall Plans

York Grange members will bring cleaning materials to the Grange hall Thursday afternoon and evening to tidy the space. A potluck follows the last Thursday meeting led by Worthy Master Elsie Weaver, with Maxine Cagg presenting magazine Q and A and a musical game. Gary Young showed pictures from the 1960 Parade of the Hills and Nelsonville Christmas parade. Vernon Cagg and family served refreshments. July 5 inspection night will be conducted by State Deputy Master Waldo Poston of Albany. rehearsal follows the cleaning op, and Edward Howard's committee will serve at the July 5 meeting.

Nelsonville York Grange Grange Elsie Weaver Maxine Cagg Gary Young Vernon Cagg Waldo Poston Albany Edward Howard

Pack 64 to Meet at City Park in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Cub Scout Pack 64 will meet at 6 p m on Saturday at the city park. Members should bring a covered dish beverage sandwiches and table service for family members. There is no meeting Tuesday night due to a reception for Rev Charles H Graham pastor of First Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Charles H. Graham First Methodist Church

Rummage sale at Nelsonville LDS church basement

The women of the reorganized Latter Day Saints Church at Jackson and Harper Streets will hold a rummage sale in the church basement starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds go to the church building fund.

Nelsonville Latter Day Saints Church Jackson and Harper Sts

Also Mentioned on This Page

City School Board Jimmy Beltone Laurelville Hamden Zaleski New Straitsville Amanda Thurs Owings Mr. Luebbe Muchfork Wineton FE. C. Johnston Ewington Dahn Lou Hanning Anne Edmundson Glen Caton Vinton Bonnie Johnston Lizzie Caton Paul Brown Reva Johnson Sterling Amey Virgil Good Melvinia Johnson Estil Kentucky Titus Smith Robert Smith T. B. Spaulding J. C. Johnston Bill Lambert Oceana Eugene Johnston Economy Savings & Loan Company Lynwood Pomeroy Ree Em Lee Norge H.P Buck Auto Supply Mount ST. Mary Hospital York Graneve Hall Cubs Mary Guess General Committee Coker Distributing Co Guess St. John St Daugherty-Wolfe Store Harper & Chestnut Streets Vic Oakley Nelsonville, Ohio Ashion Mye Ada Nan Cn Fz Pate Mechowus
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