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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1956

Page

2

New Cashier Inducted As Kiwanis Member

Glouster Kiwanis members met Monday evening at Hotel Gordon to review the school lunch program, which has provided meals to needy children for four to five years. The board voted to continue the project with $180 contributed by Dean Ferrell and Roger Kittle, while a 1957 club officers election is set for next Monday.

Glouster Kiwanis Hotel Gordon Roger Kittle Con Kiwanis Education Dean Ferrell

Chauncey Personals and Village Notices

Chauncey personals list neighbors and visitors from Chauncey Columbus Parkersburg Morristown and Athens. Items mention Betty Ta van leaving Columbus for Kansas City to enter Central Technical Institute and many social calls and visits across the region. A Providence New Jersey police incident reports a tired first grade child at Ralph Street School who slept at desk and was found safe. Notices cover school district elections taxation and local township requests for millage renewals and bond votes in Athens County with dates and officials listed.

Chauncey Betty Tavan Columbus TWA Kansas City Central Technical Institute Bob Tavan Charles Davis Johnny Jackson Carl ' Stevenson Davis Parkersburg Etta Hart Engle Lena Burke South’ Church

Intoxication Loses Out To Poor Driving In Nelsonville

Nelsonville police report unsafe operation charges led arrests last month with six cases, followed by four intoxication and three drunken driving incidents. Two people were held for investigation as the state patrol processed 22 arrests. city collections totaled 845.10 with 492 to the general fund and 353.19 to the auto fund.

Nelsonville Everett Hewlett State Patrol Earl Hilleary SLI

Danville Socials and Election Notices Mixed In

ADal Swick and family visit Mabel Swan in Parker Run with others from Happy Hollow and Morgantown. Nearby notices announce election on tax and school district measures in the Armner-Rary area with dates in November and standard local procedures.

Mayor Carey Fines Four In Circuit Court

In Glouster Judge’s court Mayor Richard Carey, Trimble, fined William Cline of Jacksonville for reckless operation $15 and costs $8.80, James Drake of Glouster $20 and costs $9.80, Tommy Morrison of Jacksonville $15 and costs $8.80, and James Russell of Trimble for disturbing the peace $10 and costs $8.80. Arrests were made by Paul Barrett and Mort McClelland, who was recently appointed deputy marshal.

Glouster Richard Carey

Special Election Notice in York Township Ohio

A 19th century style notice announces a special election in York Township Athens County Ohio on November 6. Voters decide on a tax levy for maintenance and upkeep of York Township, with a rate of five half cents per dollar of valuation for each hundred dollars. The measure aims to support school district services and district needs as listed in the resolution.

Auditor describes Nelsonville Rotary spotlight on county finances

James Whaley Athens County Auditor spoke at a Nelsonville Rotary luncheon detailing duties from auditing bills to certifying payments totaling over 3 million yearly. He outlined tax computations for 30 000 parcels, real estate appraisals, personal taxes, deeds, and duties as sealer of weights and measures and county secretary.

Nelsonville Athios Whaley Budget Commission Leland Kriegei Art Davis Wellston

Poetry Day Program Set in Nelsonville and Columbus

The 19th annual Poetry Day is set for Oct. 19. Activities include a banquet at the Seneca Hotel in Columbus on Oct. 13 with Dr. Victor Reichert as speaker. Cash prizes totaling 232 will be awarded in seven contests, with Denison University’s Dr. J. L. King assisting in reading winners.

Nelsonville R. M. Eyman Seneca Hotel Columbus Rabbi Victor Reichert University of Cincinnati Denison University Webb Ohio Poetry Day Hocking Valley

Buck Run Social Notes Mixed Visits and a Minor Injury

Mrs Ethel Go spent days with her aunt Mrs Eliza Kline assisting with fall work. Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz Jeff and Cindy Carpenter visited Mrs Apel Mosure. Mr and Mrs Ralph Flowers were in Logan. Miss Gladys Flowers of Columbus spent a weekend with her parents. Darius Hertger was a Logan visitor. Effie Woltz visited Eliza Kline. Mr and Mrs Paul Dean and family with Mr and Mrs Sterle Bowers of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz recently. Dwight Bowers broke his right arm in a fall at home. Charles Smith called on Eliza Kline Sunday.

Buck Run Ethel Go S Eliza Kline Dave Woltz Jeff Cindy Carpenter Apel Mosure Ralph Flowers Logan Gladys Flowers Columbus Darius Hertter Effie Woltz Paul Dean Sterle Bowers Dwight Bowers Charles Smith

Election Proposal for Bern Township Fire Tax in 1908

A notice from Athens County Ohio announces a vote on a ten mill fire tax for Bern Township to support maintenance of the Ames Bern fire department. The election will be held Tuesday November 9, 1908, at the regular township meeting place, with polls open from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.

Laird Lewellyn Austin McArthur Roar Athene County Sal Hern Bern Athens Obie Intina Tate Handley Tasnanip Amen Athens County Ohio

Chauncey Garden Club Hosts November Meeting

Mrs Roy Lester welcomed 11 members to the Chauncey Garden Club with guests Mrs Jack Lester and Mrs Charles Richardson. Mrs Richardson won a prize as the new president Mrs Carroll Tippett led the meeting. Plans for a Christmas workshop on Nov 28 at 7 p.m. with Mrs James Jackson of Ewington were finalized, a 50 cent fee to cover expenses. The club accepted 24 table arrangements for the state hospital during the holidays. Mrs S L Darst reported on the state convention where she served as a delegate. Program director Mrs Dow Bridgewater showed film reels Roses on Parade Chrysanthemums for Fall Beauty The Thief in the Sod in sound and color, projected by high school students Sammy Stalder and Francis Schoonover. Mrs Richardson became a member. Mrs John Kasler is hostess Oct 24. A silent auction and a Birth Month flower history were noted.

Chauncey Roy Lester Chauncey Garden Club Jack Lester Charles Richardson State Hospital S. L. Darst Dow Bridgewater

Homecoming Plans At Millfield Church Service Program

Annual homecoming events will be held at the Christian Church on Oct 7. Bible school at Star Hall starts earlier, with a 1 30 p m worship and communion. Hostesses include Mrs. Robert Gamwell Sr and Nona Craft. A basket dinner follows in the social rooms at noon. Dr Floyd Faust Rev Osuga and the Broad Street Christian Church Choir will lead the 2 45 p m program.

auNcEy Millfield eFax Mmeruns Christian Church Bible School Aim Robert Gamwell A.m Courtney MTS Nona Floyd Faust Osuga Broad Street Christian Columbus

Mount St May Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Birth announced for Mount St May Hospital with a son for Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ellman of Lexington. Admissions list includes Clarence J. Robson from Shade Route 1 and Susan Cavote of Nelsonville among others. Dismissals note Harold Douglas of Glouster Route and Elizabeth James of Nelsonville Route 2.

Mount St. May Hospital Bernard Ellman Jen Lexington Clarence J. Robson Shade Susan Cavote Nelsonville Robert Pierce Bertha Fisher George Pitts Athens Jonnie Byers Patricia Spafford Sylvia Hil New Lexington Harold Douglas Glouster

Glouster Social Notes: Friendship Circle Meeting Recap

The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Elizabeth Ann Rankin's home. Officers elected for six months are Rosa Love president Lucille Wolfe vice president Bev Betty Lowery secretary Brunton flower funder and Faye Nott treasurer. Prizes awarded to Faye Nott Bernice Lowery and Lucille Wolfe. Eleven members and seven guests joined for lunch. Next meeting at Mrs Lucille Wolfe's home.

Oakdale Friendship Circle Elizabeth Ann Rankin Rosa Love Lucille Wolfe Bev- Betty the Lowery Brunton Flower Funder Faye Nott Bernice Lowery

Trip Cancelled by Trimble Grange 1890 Schedule

Trimble Grange 1890 has canceled the Fairview trip for Saturday night. The Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Cross Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Trimble Grange Fairview Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Cross

Saga for Sale at Nelsonville High School Yearbook

Mary Ann Kinneer and Carolyn Elliott accept orders for the 1957 Saga yearbook. Deposits of 2 dollars with 1 additional dollar due on delivery. Contact or phone numbers 10 or 80. Notices of election tax levies appear in local summaries with timing and dates.

Nelsonville Mary Ann Kinneer Carolyn Elliott Nelsonville High School Ohloe Athens County Owo Fe Handuey Barker Yao de Hote

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