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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1958

Page

9

Nelsonville Board Rehires Gray and Funds School Upgrades

The Nelsonville city board of education rehired Superintendent Lloyd C. Gray for five years at current pay and named Irvin Badger to the recreation commission. They selected the first National Bank as school depository, fixed a clock issue, and planned cafeteria furniture buys. Bids on kitchen equipment ranged from 7770 to 11400 with chairs 3.88 and folding tables 24.93 each. Lou Allen won old piano for 15. Plaques for schol arship areas and potential local scholarships were discussed.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Irvin Badger First National Bank Lloyd C. Gray Gray Lou Allen

Mr. Steele Dies Monday in Wilkesville

Bearl Steele, 67, of Barberton died suddenly Monday night in Wilkesville. Survived by wife Blanche Poom, daughter Mrs. Marvin Miller of Salem Center, son Bearl Steele Jr. of Richmond Ind, brother James of Ewington Route, sisters Mrs. Hilla Denney and Mrs. Edna Fletcher of Wellston. Calling at Strong and Son Funeral Home Wednesday evening to Friday 2 p.m. Funeral at Presbyterian Church in Wilkesville with R. H. Woltz officiating. Burial beside his former wife Carrie Steele.

Wilkesville Bearl Steele Barberton Steele Blanche Poom Marvin Miller Salem Center Bearl Steele Jr Richmond Ind James Ewington Hilla Denney Edna Fletcher Wellston Strong and Son Funeral Home Presbyterian Church R. H. Woltz Carrie Steele

Hospital Notes From Mount St. Mary Records Births and Admissions

Nelsonville and surrounding areas report several births including daughters for Tucker Pedigo Beck at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Admissions include Winona Tippie Alfred Morris Carol Ann Smith Wanda Tedrick Barbara Pickett Helen Nicholson and others with a note of two blood units used.

Winona Tippie Jacksonville Carl Altier Nelsonville Alfred Morris Glouster Carol Ann Smith Logan Wanda Tedrick Athens Leslie Petty Trimble Waye Howard Barbara Pickett Helen Nicholson Chauncey

Doanville School Hosts Evening Pie Social

Doanville School Helpers invite the public to a 7 p.m. March 19 gathering at the school with Miss Jackson directing music. The program includes slides followed by a pie social to conclude the evening.

Doanville Miss Jackson

Mrs Ward 76 Dies in Toledo After Illness

Nelsonville native May Ward, 76, died Monday in Toledo after six weeks of illness. She was widow of Herbert Ward and mother of four sons Elvin Nelson John Stephen and one daughter group. Surviving siblings include John Hillis and Margaret Hatcher. Funeral at Johnson funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville May Ward Toledo George Hannah Hillis Herbert Ward Elvin Nelson John Stephen Walbridge Margaret Griner Eva Wollett Maude Barber Grove City

United Appeals Drive Topic at Nelsonville Meeting

A special Nelsonville board of trade meeting will discuss a proposed United Appeals Drive county wide plan. Jack Moore of the UA Board in Athens will lead questions and a discussion at the First Presbyterian Church tonight at 7, called by Earl Hilleary.

Nelsonville Board of Trade United Appeals First Presbyterian Church Jack Moore Athens Earl Hilleary

Circle Four Has Meeting

Mrs Alpha Howe hosted Circle Four of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville Monday. Oda Elliott led devotions, with a program by Mrs J Lee. The group approved a donation to the fountain project and planned the April 14 meeting at Mrs Jesse Duncan's home.

Nelsonville Alpha Howe Oda Elliott J. Lee Marie Barton Howe Dorothy Shearer Jesse Duncan Fayette St Hazel Bean Louise Pearce

Shrine to Elect Officers at Hocking Valley No 51

The annual meeting of Hocking Valley Shrine No 51 will be held Thursday night in the Eagles Hall at 7 30. Reports of retiring officers and election of new officers will feature the meeting. Refreshments will follow the business session.

Hocking Valley Shrine No. 51 Eagles Hall

Golden Rule Class Plans Thursday Meeting at First Methodist

The Golden Rule Sunday School class of the First Methodist Church will gather Sunday in the church social rooms. Hostesses are Miss Bernice Cagg Miss Edna Hall and Mrs Lulu Hoskins. Devotions are led by Mrs Marie Weiss and the program will be conducted by Mrs Cleo Whitmore and Mrs Vencie Brown.

First Methodist Church Bernice

Rainbow for Girls Meet Set for Wednesday Night

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple for a regular session and activities.

Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

Mayor Fines Driver in Nelsonville Court

Nelsonville Route 1 driver Ellis Covert was fined 10 dollars and costs for failure to yield the right of way in Mayor Robert Auflick’s court. Clarence Peacock of Glouster Route 3 forfeited a 15 dollar bond on improper passing.

Nelsonville Ellis Covert Robert Auflick Clarence Peacock Glouster

Former Blind Man To Speak In Nelsonville Event

George W. Campbell, who was blind for the first 18 years of his life, will speak on Living in Two Worlds at a March 26 joint meeting of the Nelsonville Lions Rotary and Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. Campbell, born blind, underwent multiple procedures to remove congenital cataracts and later rebuilt his sight.

Campbell Nelsonville Lions Rotary Business and Professional Women's Clubs Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Ohio

Family guests mark Mrs. Neal's improved condition

Mrs. J. C. Neal of Deanville hosted Sunday visitors including her son Charles F. DeWeese and family from Columbus, plus Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox of Logan. Charles DeWeese celebrated his birthday on Monday and top off the gathering with Frances Kay and Floyd DeWeese.

J. C. Neal Deanville Charles F. DeWeese Frances Kay Floyd DeWeese Columbus Charles Fox Logan Charles

Keplars Visit Sister-in-Law After Lancaster Hospital Surgery

Mr and Mrs Will Keplar visit Mrs Merle Dowler in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after her Saturday surgery. Dowler, of Nelsonville, is reported in fair condition and is in room 302.

Will Keplar Lancaster Merle Dowler Nelsonville Lancaster Fairfield Hospital

TV debut by Oakley and Frank on Columbus Channel 10

Mark Oakley and Greg Frank made their television debut on Channel 10’s Television Kindergarten program. The show originates from Columbus and features the two young performers as they appear on air.

Mark Oakley Jack Oakley Greg Frank Donald Frank Channel 10 Columbus

VFW Post 3467 to Elect Officers Thursday Evening

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 near Nelsonville will conduct an officer election Thursday at 7 30 p m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars

Elks To Elect Officers In Nelsonville Meet

The Nelsonville Elks will hold a Tuesday 8 p m meeting at the Elks Hall to elect officers. Refreshments will be served after the session.

Nelsonville Elks Elks Hall

Albany Soldier Dale Davis Trains Overseas in Germany

Army Pfc. Dale W. Davis 23 son of Mr and Mrs Howard D Davis Albany Route 3 recently took part in a field training exercise with the 568th Engineer Company in Germany. Davis a truck driver entered the Army in November 1956 and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky before arriving overseas in June. He attended Albany High School and was a farmer.

Albany Dale W. Davis Howard D. Davis 568Th Engineer Company Germany Davis Army Fort Knox Albany High School

PTA Meets Wednesday at Central School

The Central Parent Teachers Association will meet Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the school. The second grades will lead the program and, weather permitting, the group will tour the new elementary school under construction. Those with cars for transport are asked to bring them, and baby sitters will be provided at the school.

Central Parent Teachers Association

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Badger Mr. Steele Mount ST. Mary Hospital Fred Tucker Joseph Pedigo Shade James Beck Walter Anderson Paul Dunn Jerome Fouty Emmett Cagg Edward Hook United Appeals Drive Circle Four WSCS Nelsonville Women’s News Shrine To Elect Officers Rainbow Wild Bill Hickok Mickey Mouse WSAZ Wlw-C WTVN weHs WBNS WHTN Cartoon Club Pine Fiddlers Casey Jones Jule Rivlin Frontier Don Mack NBC News Doug Edwards London Ee Trecer Richard Diamond Ith Long the Gray Ghost Sugarfoot Cheyenne Eddicker Mr. Adams Eve Wyatt Eve Arden Meet McGraw Red Skelton Bob Cummings West Point Martin Kane Patrice Munsel Mr. DA Highway Patrol Public Defender Jack Paar Ngpemeipen Kitty Foyle Popeye Theater NBC New Arlie Chan Chet Ineyland Disneyland Tombstone Kraft Theatre Betty White Rele Theater Circle Theater Nero Wwchs Liberace Tomor Guiding Light Katie's Kitchen Gretchen Wade Worid Susie Ada Cosens General Electric John B. Montgomery Cincinnati Athens Messenger Capi! Finance Gerald Forbes Mgr Columbus St N. Court St. Reef Gallipolis 2Nd Ave R. A Bob Pomeroy 2Nd St Kal Hindy, Mer W. Main St L. E. May War George W VFEW Dale Davis Army Overseas PTA David O. Selznick Ernest Hemingway Arewell Arms Rock Jennifer Vittorio Hudson - Jones DE Sica Uae Charles Vidor Ben Hecht 20Th Century-Fox Oparate Amazon John Agar Cynthia Patrick Alan Ladd Dianne William Keenan Foster Bendix Wynn Susan Linda Beverly Oliver Plowman Long Athena Theatre Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Hollywood Thelma Athena Theatre Management Sayonara Kwal Marlon Brando Anthony Franciosa Alec Guinness River Kwai Charles Laughton Anthony Quinn Red Buttons Sayanara Vittorio DeSica Sessue Hayakawa Kwai Arthur Kennedy Peyton Place Russ Tamblyn April Love Tammy Tammy and the Bachelor Deborah Kerr Heaven Knows Mr. Allison Anna Magnani Elizabeth Taylor Raintree County Lana Turner Joanne Woodward the Three Faces of the Carolyn Jones Elsa Lanchester Miyoshi Umeki Diana Varsi Hope Lange David Lean Joshua Logan Sidney Lumet Mark Robson Billy Wilder Tie Meme Ese Oct McLee Ed Coral Karamazov Yul Brynner Maria Schell Claire Bloom Lee J. Cobb Albert Salmi Richard Basehart Wih William Shatner Fyodor Dostoyevsky Avon Metrocolor Marines Jose Ferrer Dan Dailey
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