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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1963

Page

6

Nelsonville Rotary hears plan for school consolidation

Nelsonville Rotary heard a summary of a proposed consolidation uniting Nelsonville York Local Glouster and Trimble districts for the November 5 vote. Supt. L C Gray said about 3300 students would be affected with grades seven nine in Nelsonville Glouster buildings and grades ten twelve at York High. He stressed a consolidated district would not cut taxes but could improve vocational and science offerings with time for reorganizing.

Nelsonville Supt L. C. Gray Nelsonville City Schools Nelsonville High School Gray Glouster York High School W. H. Davis William Bouget Logan Wilber Warren Jack Oakley Nelsonvile High Gary Haynes Charles Anderson

Open House Marks 50th Anniversary in Nelsonville

Nelsonville route two hosts Mr and Mrs Wayne Bumgardner for a golden wedding open house from 2 to 4 pm at their home. They married Oct 15, 1913 at the Methodist Parsonage Athens officiated by Rev L L Cherrington. They have six children, 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Nelsonville Wayne Bumgardner Bumgardner L. L. Cherrington Methodist Parsonage Athens Jennie Huddy Thomas and Anna Huddy Bumgardners Marie Dixon Eileen Burchfield Ann Nixon Max Bumgardner Delores Hannahs Columbus Vergene Cyrus Dresden

Nelsonville Club Anniversaries and Scout Meetings

The Cosmopolitan Club hosts a 6:30 p.m. anniversary dinner at Ethel's Tea Room Friday. Troop 64 Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. Wednesday at Elks dining room, with dues and a wiener roast after. Demolay Mothers Club gathers 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. York Athletic Boosters meet 7 p.m. Wednesday at the high school.

Cosmopolitan Club Ethel Boy Scouts Elks Demolay Mothers Club Masonic Temple York Athletic Boosters

Brush Fires Prompt Warning From Nelsonville Fire Chief

Nelsonville fire crews fought two brush fires this week. Fire Chief Clarence Hall warned residents to secure burning permits, supervise any open burn, and follow state and local rules due to very dry conditions.

Nelsonville Clarence Hall Jackson St Floodwood Hollow Hall U.S. Forest Service

Nelsonville High DECA Elects Six Officers for Year

DECA club at Nelsonville High School elected six officers Sharon McGuire president Diane Shanklin vice president Er nest Perkins secretary Bob Pierce treasurer Barbara Kettell news reporter. The group planned a newspaper drive and a city car wash for Oct 12 with a $1 charge per car while drafting a constitution. A dinner for supporting business men was scheduled for year end.

Nelsonville Deca Club Nelsonville High School Sharon McGuire Diane Shanklin Ernest Perkins Bob Pierce Barbara Kettell DECA Max Burchfield Charles Anderson Majorie Campbell Donna Rife Gary Blair Sharon Gillilan Bob Taylor

City Council Endorses Hocking Conservancy District Petition

Nelsonville moves emergency measure authorizing mayor to sign a petition for creation of a Hocking Conservancy District. Resolution directs clerk to file certified copy with Athens County Court of Common Pleas.

Nelsonville Hocking Conservancy Court of Common Pleas Athens County

Pioneer dinner honors Vinton’s elderly residents

The 28th annual Pioneer dinner honors Vinton County residents aged 80 and over. The event, at McArthur Methodist Church starting 6 p.m. Thursday, is hosted by the Civic Club and Junior Civic Club with over 50 pioneers invited.

Mcarthur Vinton McArthur Methodist Church Civic Club Junior Civic Club Melvin Shover Arnold Lee Raymond George J. A. Crow The Vintonians Glenneth Frye Crow William Brown

Local Club Directs Heart Fund Drive in Nelsonville

The Pandorian Club will direct the local phase of the 1964 Heart Fund campaign. Members met at Crow's Steak House for dinner then adjourned to the Presbyterian Church social rooms where Mrs. Harold Smith presided. The club approved donations to S. S. Hope and the Salvation Army. One associate member joined the gram committee.

Nelsonville Heart Fund Pandorian Club Crow’s Presbyterian Church Harold Smith S. S. Hope Salvation Army Gram

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