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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

9

Four Teachers Hired By York Local Board

York Local Board of Education at the new high school building hired four teachers to replace resignations: Judy Thompson Rosemary Hileman Nettie Carlin and Phyllis Ann Hall. Additional hires include five janitors two cafeteria cooks and several bus staff. The board also named Roberta Bunting secretary and approved inland marine insurance for shop tools. The senior class announced a set encyclopedia memorial delivered to the library.

Nelsonville York Phyllis Ann Hall Phyllis Kazarian Carol Hartman Janet Fulton Dorothy Blackburn William Newman Harry Hewitt Joe Conner Cephas Adams Frank Shelton Lillian Warren Grace Thompson Bernice McClain Ralph Allison John Simon Marlin Wolfe Ira Wilkinson David Lowery

New Meters Allow All Day Parking in Nelsonville

New parking meters at the Public Square area in Nelsonville permit up to 10 hours of parking for a nickel rate of two hours per nickel. Twenty one new heads were installed on Don Fort Street and E. Washington Street, distinguishable by their green color. Police Chief Max Valkinburg expects car pool workers to use uptown as a transfer point for all day parking.

Nelsonville Don Fort St Washington Franklin E. Washington Max Valkinburg

Nelsonville man pleads guilty in intoxication case

Nelsonville Route 2 resident Denver N. Stump pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. He was fined $10 and ordered to pay court costs.

Nelsonville Denver N. Stump Earl Hilleary

Notice of Assessment for Athens Sewer Improvement

The estimated assessment for improving Sanitary Sewer District No 2 in Athens Ohio by sanitary sewers and appurtenances has been prepared and filed in the Clerk's office for public inspection. Objections must be written and filed within five weeks after the first publication. By order of Athens City Council. oO G Houck, Clerk. Dated May 24 1961.

Athens Ohio City of

Athens Township Sealed Bids For Dust Control Materials

Bids due 1:00 PM June 9 1961 for SC-1 MC-2 and 250 tons limestone chips to be spread on Athens Township streets. Contractor to supply and apply materials with work finished by June 24 1961. Trustees pay $2500 on completion and rest after tax receipts received. Bids mailed to Vernon O Shaw Clerk Route 1 Athens Ohio.

Athens Township Vernon O. Shaw Athens Ohio

Waterloo High School addition bid notice opens June 29 1961

Sealed proposals for materials and labor to add to Waterloo High School, Waterloo Local School District Athens County Ohio, due 12 noon EST June 29 1961. Plans by A H MoelJenkamp & Associates. Bid forms from the Engineer. deposits required. bid security 10 percent. right to reject any or all bids.

Board of Education Waterloo Athens County Ohio Waterloo High School New Marshfield A. H. Moel- Jenkamp & Associates, Engineers Caster State of Board of Nation En ‘Marshfield Office of the Enginees Gineer Board of Educaof E. Chesser Norman Saylor, Jr

Junior Prom at Union Furnace Honors Starr-Wash High School

Logan annual junior senior banquet and prom at Union Furnace High School featured the theme Song in My Heart. Melvin McDaniel and Linda Crow reigned as king and queen with red and white decorations, after dinner program, invocation by Earl E Parkin, and remarks from school officials and faculty advisers.

LOGAN Starr- Washington High School Union Furnace Melvin McDaniel Linda Crow Earl E. Parkin Clark Davis Mickey Brandon Judy Lash James Steele Phyllis Leffler Carol May C. C. Penrod

Logan High seniors feted by parents after commencement

Logan High School seniors will be honored at a mixer tonight in the LHS auditorium. Mothers of the graduates organized the event for all graduates and guests, to be held 10:30 to 12:30 at the Hocking Hills Country Club. Parents will provide transportation and serve as chaperones. Transportation inquiries go to Mrs Barton S Holl or Mrs Joe Brown.

Logan Logan High School LHS Hocking Hills Country Club Barton S. Holl Joe Brown

Notices of Probate Appointments and Divorce in Athens Meigs Counties

Multiple public notices announce probate actions. Richard Grueser is named administrator of Etta Hinkle's estate in Meigs County. Gordon B. Gray is appointed executor of R D Keiser's estate in Athens County. Wayne W Harris is executor of Nettie K Harris. Edna Ball is executrix of Charles S Moore. Divorce action Barbara A Schiffer v Joseph E Schiffer filed for extreme cruelty with hearing after June 10, 1961.

Richard Grueser Rutland Ohio Etta Hinkle Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Gordon B. Gray Athens R. D. Keiser Athens County Harold J. Rose Said Wayne W. Harris Nettie K. Harris Said County Edna Ball Evergreen Terrace Columbus 4 Charles S. Moore Route 1

Murray City Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Ross Smith with Paul Berry family and boys visited the Crafts. Bert Sweazy returned home from Pittsburgh. Huston and family of Syracuse visited Murray City relatives. Weekend guests included Mrs Harry Aberts Carroll and others. Various locals hosted visitors from Columbus Groveport Athens Nelsonville and Zanesville.

Murray City Ross Smith Paul Berry Mike Pat Howard Craft Paul Huston Syracuse Jay Huston Matt Beard Huston Raymond Huston Lidwina and Aaron Janet Huston Harry Aberts Carroll Don Beuchles Groveport Don Palmer James Brent Glouster Daisy Thompson Sabo Richard Duffy Jackie Nelsonville Don McClough Greens Run William James Dee Dixon Bruce Debbie Athens James Meredith Willard Dixon Bob Dixon Billy Larry Power

Births and discharges at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Births listed include Edgar Walker and Fred Connor’s families with sons, John Summers’ daughter, and several named individuals from Crooks ville, Logan, Wellston, Glouster, Nelsonville, and Athens. Discharges include Jerry Connor and son, Mary Spurgus, Ella Barber, Elizabeth Smith, Cora McMillin, and Howard Warner. Blood used five units.

Edgar Walker Buchtel Fred Connor Nelsonville John Summers Shawnee Mary Spurgus New Lexington Ella Barber Elizabeth Smith

Craig couple returns home after Midwest visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Craig of W Washington Street returned Wednesday evening after a week with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence Dufour in Antwerp and with Mr and Mrs Jack Weikel in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Nelsonville Fred Craig W. Washington St Clarence Dufour Antwerp Jack Weikel Fort Wayne Ind

Birthday of the month noted at Harmony Class meeting

The Harmony Class of the First Christian Church will observe Betty Vernon's birthday during Friday's meeting, replacing the previously announced date. Betty Vernon is the honoree for this month’s birthday observance.

Nelsonville Harmony The First Christian Church Betty Vernon

Local Socials Highlight Haydenville and Nearby Visits

Haydenville hosts Mr and Mrs Merle Rizer from Barberton as recent guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Lightfoot. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Leroy Mace with Kay Cormnes of Coshocton. The Filleys and Carter hosted Carol for an overnight visit after attending Union Furnace High alumni. Rev Carl Werth er ll and Mrs from Commercial Point visited locals. Mrs Homer Carter visited by Leslie Higgins near Rock House.

Merle Rizer Barberton Allen Lightfoot Leroy Mace Lester Cormnes Kay Coshocton Newton Filley Carol Homer Carter Union Furnace High School Carl Wetherell Commercial Point Leslie Higgins Rock House

Alumni Banquet and Dance Set for Murray City Saturday

The 26th annual alumni banquet and dance will be held Saturday in the gymnasium. Banquet service at 8 p.m. followed by dancing to the Night Beats from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. All Murray City School alumni are invited.

Murray City Murray City School

Divorce Petition Filed in Logan County Court

Carolyn Sowers of Logan Route 1 files for divorce from Robert Sowers on extreme cruelty grounds. She seeks custody of a minor child alimony and a restraining order against the defendant.

Logan County Clerk of Courts Office Carolyn Sowers Robert Sowers

Murray City Eagles Host Community Dance Evening

The Murray City Eagles invite members and friends to a dance at their hall Monday night from 9 to 12. Music will be by the Glass Bar Trio of Lancaster. There is no admission and the public is welcome.

Nelsonville Murray City

Dewhursts to Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dewhurst of 22 Grover Street mark 60 years of marriage on June 1, the 1901 wedding date at the Christian Church officiated by Rev. C. M. Keene. They have five daughters, two sons, 16 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. A family reunion at the city recreation park shelter house is planned.

Nelsonville Joe Dewhurst Grover St C. M. Keene Dewhurst Mabel McLaughlin Wm. Brooks Shoe Co Marie McCracken Columbus Amy Bateman Alma Shirley Dayton Annabelle Davis Leah Smith Donald Gilbert Palm Springs Calif Dewhursts

Home Looted Davis residence. pistol missing

Logan City police investigate a break in at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis 840 Walhending Ave noting a broken rear door panel and the theft of a automatic 22 caliber pistol from a dresser top. The gun had been purchased for the Davis’ son and is tied to a local store record. The Navy serviceman son is being contacted for clues as police Chief Roy Kelch continues the inquiry.

Logan South Logan Eugene Davis Walhending Ave Davis U. S. Navy Roy Kelch

United Bible Class and Grange Events in Logan Calendar

The Logan Calendar lists United Bible Class at Methodist Church 7 30 p m with Mrs Van ce Stewart chairing Laurel Valley Grange postponement due to Laurelville High School commencement Good Hope Community Institute fried chicken supper 5 30 p m at Institute Building Rockbridge Beuna Vista Rd Four Square Dance Club 8 30 11 30 p m at Antioch Grange hall Committee members include Mr and Mrs Don Braun Mr and Mrs Don Nash and Mr and Mrs Jerry Lehman

United Bible Methodist Church Vance Stewart Laurel Valley Grange Laurelville High School Good Hope Community Institute Institute Building Rockbridge-Beuna Vista Rd Four Square Antioch Grange Hall Don Braun Don Nash Jerry Lehman

Pastor to Occupy Pulpit at Local Church

Dr. R. B. Wilson will occupy the pulpit at First United Presbyterian Church next Sunday for the 10:30 worship service. Rev. Earl F. Schottke reports on his role in the General Assembly at Buffalo New York and will share the message with the local congregation on Sunday June 4.

Two Wrecks Investigated By Police

Logan police investigated two traffic incidents on Wednesday resulting in charges for one driver. Howard H Beougher 16 backed from a parking space striking a parked car belonging to Dean E Wittekind 50 causing 100 dollars damage. Judy Ann Nihizer 18 was charged with an improper turn after her car crossed the center line while turning and damaged Harold R Brown 37 vehicle 180 dollars and Nihizer 100 dollars.

Logan Howard H. Beougher Rockbridge Dean E. Wittekind Keynes Wittekind Judy Ann Nihizer Logan Route 2 Harold R. Brown Hunter and Walnut Streets

Nelsonville Athletic Association to host Saturday broom sale

Nelsonville Athletic Association will sell brooms at the high school at 10 a.m. Saturday to fund the summer program at the athletic field. Six sets of weights were bought for the conditioning program supervised by Eddie Keating of the Miami University football team. Members and others may contact association members to purchase. Robert Shesky assigned older boys to help.

Nelsonville Eddie Keating Miami University Robert Shesky

County Courthouse Offices Close For Memorial Day Break

Hocking County Auditor Bert Engle announced that courthouse offices will close at 11 30 a m Saturday and reopen at 8 30 a m Wednesday morning creating an extended holiday for officials and courthouse staff during the Memorial Day observance.

Logan Hocking County Bert Engle

Cover Hangers With Aluminum Foil To Prevent Rust

Wire clothes hangers are advised to be wrapped in aluminum foil before drying damp garments to prevent rust spots on fabrics and hangers alike. The tip emphasizes foil coating as a simple protective barrier during air or sun drying.

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York Local Board Blazers William White Court OF Common Pleas Barbara A. Schiffer Joseph E. Schiffer Nas Miramar San Diego R. J. Jones, JR Murray City Social Notes Bert Sweazy Pittsburgh Mrs. Clark James Kenneth Martin Ents Mr. and Mrs Dwight Martin Velma Popoczy Ethel Power Ashley Bid Volmer McConnelsville Grace R. Donaghue Eunice Sanborn Jerry Shankwiler C. EK. Hutchins C. E. Hutchins Bob Hutchins Mount ST. Mary Hospital Elizabeth Jones Crooksville Miss Margaret Bridge John Bryant Route Rosemary Peterson Lancaster Susanna Wash Charles Roback Donald Castell Charles Eldridge Zaleski Isaac Price Gouster William Beveridge Jerry Connor Cora McMillin Howard Warner Hazel Dunfee Walter Myers Rebecca Ashbaugh Moxahala Haydenville Wuyy Nelson Ville Athletic Association Gina Lollobrigida Dale Robertson Sexy Dorothy Provinc Bonnie Parker Cairo J. Pat O’malley Clint Walker the Dalton Girls Ken Clark Curse OF the Faceless Man Jurado W. Columbus St Tatas M-G-M Im Metrocolor Yvette Mimieux Conway Twitty Athens Messenger For Melba Thornton Nelsonville Home % Savings Association Washington St Savings & Loan Hitler Claude Stephenson - Willen Erwin Leiser Tore Sjobcrs Minerva International Columbia Pictures Messenger Family Paul Anka Ruth Roman
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