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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1960
Page
10
The Athens Board debated transfer timing over Ward Two schools with Hocking County. After legal advice, the board unanimously accepted the offer, despite arguments about the 30 day deadline and future planning costs.
Nelsonville fans report a surge of Basketball-itis as the Greyhounds rise from early setbacks to strong play. Led by coach Bob Sheskey, seniors Boling and Patton and juniors Kunzman and Dexter, the team advances through practice and tournaments amid regional and state hopes.
The team swept the village tournament at Athens and then Wells ton, now in the Sweet Sixteen and four wins from the state title. The road ahead to Columbus will be brutal with Glenford New Boston and Granville looming, but the squad’s unity and drive under Coach Bob Sheskey shine as a candidate for State Coach of the Year.
Mrs. Alice Shires 62 of Glouster died Sunday evening at University Hospital Columbus after a long illness. She was a member of Glouster Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband Fred one son Fred of Circleville five daughters Helen Poindexter Dorothy Berry Francis Cordesco Laura Lewis Catherine Kutta two brothers George Funk William Funk 16 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday 2 p m at Wiley funeral home Rev Daniel Teater officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday.
The Nelsonville Rainbow Girls assembly postpones its meeting from Wednesday to Thursday at 7 p m due to a basketball tournament. Practice remains Tuesday at 4 30 p m in the Masonic Temple.
The Fish and Game League will meet Tesday at 7 30 p m at the Edwards Farm home of president James Edwards on Route 33 east of Nelsonville.
Mrs Thelma Starkey of Nelsonville was fined 20 dollars plus costs by Mayor Earl Hilleary after a weekend court finding her unsafe operation caused an accident.
The Retta Howe Class of the First Methodist Church gathered in Mrs. Lillie Wallace's home at 210 W. Columbus St for its March meeting. Minutes and treasurer reports were reviewed as Flossie Whitmore led devotion and Cprah Spain led the program.
Ohio sees parity clouds with snow flurries in the southwest and a Tuesday spread of snow to the north. Temperatures hold near 28 to 26 during the day and 12 to 20 at night north and 206 south. West Virginia remains partly to mostly cloudy and very cold with highs in the 0s and lows around 10 to 20, snow likely in the west and south Tuesday afternoon.
Nelsonville Oak Grove Mothers Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school kitchen to plan spring events and decide the Easter dinner menu.
Pocahontas council 57 of the Degree of Pocahontas will meet at the Red Men Hall Monday at 7 p m. Leaders invite members and interested parties to attend the session andDiscuss upcoming council matters.
The Nelsonville city council will convene today at 7 p m in the city council chambers to discuss local matters and take action on pending items.
Nelsonville Greyhounds were driven through town by fire truck and police cruiser after a 75 50 victory over Fairland. About 500 residents lined the route to Wellston as $40.65 was raised for team meals at Colonial Restaurant before and after the game. The team then scheduled a road trip to Athens to face New Boston, with a large decorated caravan and police escort planned.
A Nelsonville meeting is set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at 262 West Washington Street the Sayers home for residents interested in home economics The Athens County Extension Service led by county agent Mrs Florence McBride will offer help A Wood finishing project is noted as incomplete Events include an April 5 Family Life project in Athens and an October 14 county workshop inviting participants to bring scraps of material jewelry to mend and other holiday items.
Ville Parent Teacher Organization will meet Monday at 7 30 p m Miss Marjorie White art instructor will present the program Following the meeting a sale of homemade donuts will be held.
In a special session the York Local Board of Education approves transferring Ward Two from East Hocking to York and weighs water options for Poston Elementary. They favor a test well on the Daugherty Farm near Kimberly with a 10,000 dollar setup over a 40,000 dollar city water plan.
Joseph A. Smith 65 of New Straitsville Route 1 died Sunday at his home after a heart attack. Born in Hocking County he was a retired coal miner. Survived by wife Pleasant, daughters Enola Whitmore Lillian Bennett Velma Bobbs a brother Charles Smith seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 1 pm at Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial at New Straitsville Cemetery. Friends may call Johnson funeral home after 7 pm today.
A six week study course by the WSCS of First Methodist Church Nelsonville begins Sunday at 7 p m in the chapel. Pastor Dr F M Wentz teaches Luke s portrait of Christ. Sessions run 7 to 8 p m covering Luke s Gospel an individual portrait the Messiah is at hand Jesus and the Scriptures Christ and the Kingdom the coin of the realm the resurrected life.
Nelsonville firefighters were called Sunday at 9 a m to Henry Dolman on High Street when paper ignited in an oven. No damage reported.
In Ridgefield Connecticut a Parent-Teacher Association plans a documentary on life at the North Pole and will offer large quantities of hot cocoa to the audience.
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Thomas E Niu man of Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Raymond Con ner of Nelsonville Route 1 a son. Admissions include Clifford Koon Nelsonville Rt John Bisnaugle Trimble and several others. two units of blood used.
Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild plans a meeting with Miss Verna Hand today at 7:30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss guild activities and local hospital support.
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