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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1961

Page

2

Elementary May Day To Be Held Thursday

Nelsonville plans the annual elementary May Day on the new building grounds at 1 p.m. Thursday with a weather contingency to Friday at 1 p.m. Connie Standall named May Queen with Tim Jacobs as consort. program lists numerous acts and staff across the school.

Nelsonville Lowell Cole Cole Seckinger Myers Miss McKinley Mrs. Koker May Baskets Hansel Grettel Hoskins Taylor Gray Figgins Kinneer Miss Jones Miss Linton Jones Cosgarea Hanning

Passing Bus Violations and City Court Fines

Two persons were fined 10 and costs for passing a school bus while discharging passengers. A third case against Charles R. Nichols was dismissed for lack of evidence. Michael Bishop and Louis J. Jewell were the fines recipients. Additional cases: Harry Matheny fined 10 and costs for intoxication. Louis Lehman fined for excessive speed after driving 55 mph on Route 33 West. Albert E. Alward posted a 20 bond for failure to yield the right of way.

Nelsonville Charles R. Nichols Athens Michael Bishop W. Franklin Sr Louis J. Jewell Walnut Hill Glouster S. High St Lancaster Lehman Albert E. Alward N. Main St Johnstown

Newmans Welcome John Michael Newman

Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Newman announce the birth of a son named John Michael on May 6 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Imogene Newman and Mrs. Alice Sorrell of Buchtel and David Sorrell of Murray City. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Woodruff, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. John Sorrell of Murray City. Specialist Newman is serving as a medic with the Army in Germany.

Buchtel Carl M Mickey) Newman John Michael Mount St. Mary Hospital Imogene Newman Alice Sorrell David Sorrell Murray City Hallie Woodruff Virgil Russell John Sorrell Newman Germany

Doctor Butts Attends 63rd Ohio Osteopathic Convention

Dr. Robert Butts of Fort St spends Monday and Tuesday at the 63rd annual convention of the Ohio Osteopathic Association held at the Neil House in Columbus.

Nelsonville Robert Butts Fort St Ohio Oestopathic Association Neil House Columbus

Circle Three Poem Topic Circle Three

Twenty one members attended Circle 3 WSCS at Mrs Traugh s home with Ruth Patton chairing the Happiness program. Lucille Weaver Adda Hawk Bess Higgins Oda Elliot Zenith Juniper Frances Stage Dorothy McAfee Adda Neikirk Sylvia Matheny Inez Wilson assisted. Edith Figgins oversaw social hour contests. A poem I Belonged to Circle Three by Bertha Ashby was read. Jo Anna Evans received a gift for leadership.

Nelsonville Etta Traugh Zenith Juniper Phil Miller Margaret Mourne Circle 3 WSCS Ruth Patton Lucille Weaver Adda Hawk Bess Higgins Oda Elliot Frances Stage Dorothy McAfee Adda Neikirk Sylvia Matheny Inez Wilson Edith Figgins Circle Three Bertha Ashby Patton Stage Jo Anna Evans

Clarinet Stolen From School Band Room

Nelsonville police investigate the theft of a Noblet clarinet and brown case from the high school band room. Joe Matheny reports the loss, valued at $125 and insured, as a black instrument with a rubber band on a key and blue velvet lining in the case.

Nelsonville Joe Matheny Adams Sr Mary Jo Matheny Noblet Matheny

DAR Chapter Hosts E E Bell For Odes To the Flag

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the DAR will meet at Mrs E E Bell’s Fayette Sr home at 7 30 p m Monday with Mrs Guy Aumiller assisting. An every member program will discuss Odes to the Flag of the U S A.

Nelsonville E. E. Bell Fayette Sr Elizabeth Zane Dew The DAR Guy Aumiller U.S.A

Rummage Sale Held by WBA Tonight in Nelsonville

The WBA announces a rummage sale at the IOOF building in Nelsonville from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Entrance is via Cable's Alley.

Nelsonville WBA IOOF

York Athletic Boosters Meet This Evening

The York Athletic Boosters convene for their regular monthly meeting at 7 30 this evening at York High School to discuss upcoming events and support for York teams.

Buchtel York Athletic Boosters York High School

Murray City Social Notes Share Local Visits and Travel

The weekly Murray City column lists numerous visits and travels. Families from Nelsonville Athens Zanesville Columbus Willoughby Barberton and Dallas host and visit relatives with siblings and cousins, while trips include Chattanooga and Barbeton funeral attendance.

Laurence Short Elroy Short Zanesville Jack Huston Chattanooga Tennessee Millard Neal Leonard Campbell Willoughby Charles Neal Jack Neal Clark James Columbus Thomas Erwin Dayton Myrtle Barnes John Snyder Sr Newton Erwin Nora Homer Gene Kay Joe Anders Emma Cook New Straitsville Betty Hogan Barberton Matilda Thomas Eugene Smith Newark Ed Smith Betty Sabo Frances Ted Guysville Joey Sabo Dallas Texas

Chicago Board of Trade Dominates Global Commodities

The Chicago Board of Trade stands as the world's largest commodity exchange, shaping pricing and trading across agricultural and metal markets on a global scale.

The Chicago Board of Trade

Reading Demonstrations Highlight York School Inservice Plan

Miss Dorothy Dohoney representing Scott Foresman gave reading demonstrations at York Elementary with second and fifth grade classes. Teachers from York Waterloo and The Plains attended, followed by a Q and A session. The consultant urged purposeful activities for reading and factors for comprehension. York Schools plan to continue inservice reading programs next year, says elementary principal Bert Barnes.

York Waterloo The Plains Miss Donahey York Schools Bert Barnes

Parade of the Hills costumes highlighted at Rotary lunch

Rotary Club met Tuesday noon to discuss the Parade of the Hills. Mrs Mary V Linscott and Mrs Shirley Stephenson presented ante bellum queen contest costumes designed by Stephenson. Plans include final judging and distributing costumes to finalists.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Chris Wolfe

Nelsonville School Remodeling Bid Notice and Disclosures

Notice to bidders for remodeling the Nelsonville Senior High School science department in Nelsonville Ohio bids due May 19 1961. Bids cover general electrical plumbing and combined trades with plans from A H Moellenkamp Associates and bidding rules including deposits and bonds. The Board reserves right to reject all bids and ensure contract security.

Board of Education Nelsonville City Public Nelsonville Ohio Athens County Nelsonville Senior High Nelsonville Senior High School A. H. Moellenkamp State of Ohio Nelsonville City Public Schools Janes Pendergrass Illiam Friedrich

Youth Charged For Failure To Stop In Traffic Collision

Nelsonville police cited 17 year old William Q. Siddle of 31 Grover St for failure to stop in the assured clear distance after his car rear ended Ted L. Voigt 18 of 504 W. Washington St as Voigt waited to make a left turn near Burt Greenhouse. Both cars suffered heavy damage and the 12 15 p m Tuesday collision occurred west of the city limits.

Nelsonville William Q. Siddle Grover St William E. Siddle Ted L. Voigt Washington St Voigt Burt Greenhouse

York High freshman sponsor record hop

The York High School freshman class will sponsor a record hop in the auditorium from 7 30 to 11 p m Saturday. Admission is 25 cents stag or 35 cents drag. Refreshments will be sold. The hop is for junior and senior high students only.

Buchtel York High School

Nelsonville Mayors Report Shows City Receipts

Mayor Earl Hilleary presented the Nelsonville council with the monthly report showing total city collections of 9133.40. April fines and costs totaled 1262.90 plus 45.00 from garbage licenses 5.50 city auto and 20 recreation license.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary

FAS Teeth Powder Promises Comfort and Odor Control

An old advertisement touts FAS alkaline powder for false teeth. It claims to prevent plate slippage and embarrassment, freshen breath, and reduce odor when sprinkled on dentures. Sold at drug counters nationwide.

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