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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1962

Page

8

Nelsonville Board Hires Staff Amid Delayed Improvements

The Nelsonville City Board of Education approved 3842.77 in bills, including 1120.60 for cafeterias, will grant diplomas to 57 seniors on May 31, and adopt next year’s teacher salary schedule effective January 1. New hires for two years begin August 1 include custodians James Standall John Clouston Charles Fick Clarence Nichols Ruth Fick bus drivers Preston Dexter James Standall Charles Fick cooks Hazel Hunley Helen Hartley Freda Dilcher Betty Cagg Lucille Weaver Lou Allen Garnet Withem Jean Smith Eliza beth Galvin Betty Crawford.

Paul Betts Nelsonville Nelsonville City James Standall John Clouston Charles Fick Clarence Nichols Ruth Fick Preston Dexter Hazel Hunley Helen Hartley Freda Dilcher Betty Cagg Lucille Weaver Lou Allen

Miss Di anna Thomas Hosts Home Birthday Party

Chauncey Miss Di Anna Thomas celebrated her birthday Saturday at the Thomas home 41 Mill St. Hostesses were Helen Thomas and Evan Calendine. Guests included Donna Dunkle Jim Staley Paul Perry Joyee Sedwick Linda Gretz Dean Cunningham Linda Cline Mike Thomas Christy Merriman Ann Russell Sue Kozma Rodney Cline Patty Shields Brinda Gretz and Bill Gretz Sally Gretz and Bruce Calendine.

Chauncey Dianna Thomas Helen Thomas Evan Calendine Thomas Mill St Donna Dunkle Jim Staley Paul Perry Joyee Sedwick Linda Gretz Dean Cunningham Linda Cline Mike Thomas Christy Merriman Ann Russell Sue Kozma Rodney Cline Patty Shields Brinda Bill Gretz Sally Gretz Bruce Calendine

144 Attend Church Rally in Glouster Ohio Valley Event

The Ohio Valley Youth Rally of the Independent Churches of Christ in Athens and Morgan Counties drew 144 participants at Bishopville Church of Christ. Attending churches included Logan Athens Point Rock New Marshfield Neelysville Radcliff Hoopers Ridge Bishopville Glouster. Hoopers Ridge won the trophy after a 200 percent attendance rise. Tom Neff of Neelysville spoke with his Junior Choir. next rally to be held at Glouster Church of Christ with date to be announced.

Glouster Ohio Valley Independent Churches — of Christ of Athens Morgan Counties Bishopville Church of Christ Logan Point Rock New Marshfield Neelysville Radcliff Hoopers Ridge Tom Neff Church of

Two Nelsonville Girls Named to Buckeye Girls State

Judy Maiden and Mary Ann McConnell, juniors aged 16, were selected to attend the 16th Buckeye Girls State at Capital University Columbus June 16 to 24. Sponsored by Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Auxiliary and Nelsonville BPW Club.

Nelsonville Judy Maiden Elmer Maiden Madison St Mary Ann McConnell William McConnell Sylvania Ave Capital University Columbus Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club

Sources Of Revenue For Schools Studied

Nelsonville citizens' committee on Ohio Project School Finance met to discuss sources of revenue for schools. Fraedrich noted state foundation aid and local tax support, urging earmarked taxes and fair tax reapportionment while weighing millage increases and consolidation effects. The group planned another session June 18 led by J. K. Kinneer.

Nelsonville Citizens’ Committee On Ohio William Fraedrich Fraedrich Friedrich L. C. Gray Gray J. K. Kinneer

Pi Delta Pi Initiation Unites Nelsonville and Gallipolis Chapters

Nelsonville and Gallia join in a joint initiation at the Knights of Pythias Hall as Gallipolis Chapter 6 hosts a ritual team guiding three Nelsonville initiates. Gallipolis members Terry Johnson Frank Gilbert Gene McDaniel John Smith Casby Meadows and John Sheets join Bull Kunzman Jerry Stalder Charles Fick Marion McSher-

Nelsonville Gallipolis Pi Delta Pi Knights of Pythias Terry Johnson Frank Gilbert Gene McDaniel John Smith Casby Meadows John Sheets Bull Kunzman Jerry Stalder Charles Fick Marion McSher

Nelsonville notices include obit and court entry

Isa belle Cunningham 61 of Doanville died at her daughter's home in Corning. Funeral arrangements by Warren Funeral Home. Guy Tanner of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Hoffman's court, fined $10 plus costs and jailed for nonpayment. Nelsonville groups gathered for Pi Delta Pi initiation, with plans for a swim party picnic and civic project discussed at the May 28 meeting.

Nelsonville Isabelle Cunningham Doanville Audrey Adams Corning Chauncey Pearl Minnie McDonald Adams Margie Kimes Pauline Searles New Lexington Sharon Cunningham Pearley Buchtel Charles U.S. Army Robert Elbert Deanville John the Plains Clarence Guy Tanner Grosvenor Sr William Hoffman Tanner Glenn Tharp Gallipolis Pi Delta Pi The Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge 169 Pythian Sisters Bill Kunzman Converse E Hutchins Chestnut St University Hospital Columbus Johnson Funeral Home John Lloyd Evans Smith’s Chapel

More Players Needed For Little League

GLOUSTER area announces registration for ages 9 to 12 boys including Hollister Trimble Jacksonville and Glouster. Registration meeting is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center. First game scheduled for early June under lights at Glouster Stadium. Monday night 48 boys registered. 90 players desired.

Glouster Hollister Trimble Jacksonville Youth Center Glouster Stadium

Seiber girl Peggi Jo marks first birthday with celebration

Chauncey onlookers gathered for Peggi Jo Seiber’s first birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs James D Seiber and grandparents. Guests included family friends and neighbors with games and prizes, a send off to Lake Hope Lodge planned by Circle 2 of First Methodist Church for dinner at 6 p.m. словам

Chauncey James D. Seiber Peggi Jo James A. Seiber Peg Schoonover Tammy Pat Cline Kevin Regina Kranyik Mickie Dannie Johnson Rhonda Ricky Mary Lou Schoonover Joey Linda Kathy Dowler Janie Bateman Jody Debbie Childress Boots Leiber Debbie Jennifer Jean Ball Darlene Sherry Lee Hammond Treva Jo Evelyn Carr Nita Daugherty Tommie Timmie Elma Shields Violet Shields Jo Ann Burson Brenda Ruth Seiber Loretta Lyons Jimmie Debbie Seitber Darlene Ball Nelsonville Carlin-Whitmore First Methodist Church Lake Hope Lodge

Chauncey-Dover FHA Honors Mother's Day

Chauncey-Dover Chapter of FHA honored mothers with a pageant and songs led by Lynda Schoonover Marilyn Dew and others. The event celebrated the oldest mother Mrs Wiseman and Mrs Sylvia Norris as FHA matriarchs and featured Bible mother profiles and a junior degree presentation. The group also announced scheduling changes for Pythian Sisters and an alumni banquet at Trimble Local High School.

Lynda Schoonover Marilyn Dew Marilyn Staten Anita O’nail Carolyn Staten Sue Pendergrass Norma Munn Judy Swain Linda Davis Rita Schoonover Janet Lyons Wiseman Fredricka Anita O'Neil FHA Sylvia Norris Linda Preston Barbara Coulson Sharon Ely Rosemary Rattvan Nancy Perry Vicki Grant Marla Dunkle Connie Perry Patty Truszka Fredricka O’neil Paulette McKin Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Grace Zimmer Neal Morris J. T.hollister Trimble Virginia Vore J. T.hollister Alumni Association

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Delbert Turner of Glouster welcome a daughter and Mr and Mrs Roy Joy of Nelsonville have a son. Admissions include Oscar McComas Walter F Drake Jen ni C Byers Roy L Pidcock Helen Kran vik Albert Ingmire Inez F Campbell Mary F E Smith Betty McDonald Kathy McLaughlin Mark Shelton and others. Discharged: Muriel Woodrum and son of Nelsonville.

Delbert Turner Glouster Roy Joy Oscar McComas New Straitsville Walter F. Drake Nelsonville Jennie C. Byers Roy L. Pidcock Chauncey Helen Kranvik Corning Albert Ingmire Union Furnace Inez F. Campbell Jacksonville Mary FE. Smith Athens Betty McDonald Kathy McLaughlin Mark Shelton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Thomas F&am Masonic Hall Agnes Pendergrass First National Bank State Foundation William Friedrich Supt C. R. Hubbard G. K. Jewell & Associates Max Valkinburg Valkinburg Roland Pierce William Hoffman City of Recreation Commission Irvin Badger Gravy Katherine H. Brimner Cadillac U. S Rambler ABC CBS NBC Douglas Rambler, Inc Union St Athens, Ohio Miss Maiden Miss McConnell Buckeye State Buckeye Girls’ State American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio National Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America Nelsonville, Gallia Warren Funeral Home Hutchins Services Chauncey Elementary Pta Lancaster Naomi Ann Grubb Oakthorpe Smith Funeral Home Oakthorpe Cemetery Richard Karen Ann Christman Goldie Snyder Harold Snyder Sanford Snyder Velma West Winona Burtnett Cunningham Rites William Brown Green Lawn Pegei Jo Seiber Chauncey-Dover Chapter FIA South Pacific Town Taupe Mount ST. Mary Hospital Muriel Woodrum
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