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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1962

Page

5

Nelonville School Board Faces Budget Cut and Audit Findings

The state auditor found no issues in Nelsonville school records. The County Budget Commission cut about 13,000 due to tax levy timing. the levy will return to operating funds after November ballot renewal. The board approved several routine fund transfers and hired Robert LaConte as half time remedial reading teacher. The Vere Smith Audio Visual System for 3450 was approved, and board members planned to attend the Ohio School Boards Association in Columbus. Athletic storage and junior high football organization were discussed by Irvin Badger and Richard Hubbard.

Nelsonville William Friedrich County Budget Commission Agnes Pendergrass Robert LaConte Ohio University University of Toledo Toledo Gray Vere Smith Audio Visual Service Athens Ohio School Boards Association Columbus Lloyd Gray Ohio Irvin Badger John Ward Roland Pierce Richard Hubbard

Perry Tax Collections Show Marked Increase

Perry County real estate tax settlements for 1962 reach 1 066 036 after the second half, nearly doubling the 1952 total and close to triple the 1942 amount. Sales tax activity also rises with motor vehicle and other transactions higher than the prior year.

Perry New Lexington Perry County Eva Bradley

Mrs. Tigner Appointed City Auditor in Nelsonville

Mayor William Hoffman announced the appointment of Mrs. Walter Tigner of 603 Jackson St. as city auditor to fill the unexpired term of Alonzo Figgins. Tigner, in her second term as city treasurer, will be sworn in at noon today, bringing her fund and operations experience to the auditor's office.

Nelsonville Walter Tigner Jackson St Alonzo Figgins William Hoffman

School Bus Hit By Motorist Monday

A city school bus operated by Ralph T. Barber sustained slight rear end damage when a 1955 sedan driven by Jack M. Gardner struck it as the bus unloaded on Route 33 near Dorr Run Rd. Gardner was cited for driving while intoxicated and to appear in Mayor's court.

Nelsonville Ralph T. Barber Dorr Run Rd Jack M. Gardner E. Main St Logan Max Valkinburg Gardner

Chauncey CWF Plans Wednesday Meeting

The CWF will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the sanctuary of the Church of Christ. Mrs Arthur Sapp will lead the worship. Study directed by Mrs Arthur Bennett. Service project for the month is the sewing kit.

Chauncey CWF Church of Christ Arthur Sapp Arthur Bennett

Hardware Is Rebuilt After Crash Damage

Nelsonville reports rebuilding of the Robinette Hardware front on Columbus Street after an auto collision. Coakley Construction will build framing, Glass Service Company will install window glass. Remodeling on the Odd Fellows Building front at Fulton and Columbus proceeds with brick work by Hoyt Davis and aluminum siding planned for the upper front while John Sheffield oversees concrete for a new walk. The ground floor houses the Friendly Tavern. the second floor hosts lodge meetings.

Nelsonville Robinette Hardware Columbus Street Coakley Construction Co Glass Service Company of Lancaster Odd Fellows Building Fulton and Columbus Sts Hoyt Davis John Sheffield Friendly Tavern

Mrs Brookins Hosts Friendship Class Meet

Mrs Guy Brookins hosted the Friendship Class of Chauncey Church of Christ on Wednesday evening with Mrs Arthur Bennett presiding. Mrs Donald Henry gave devotions as several members attended and the next gathering will be with Mrs J S Dunlevy.

Chauncey Guy Brookins Chauncey Church of Christ Arthur Bennett Donald Henry George Lash J. S. Dunlevy Frank McDaniel Walter Dresher Erma Roberts

Entertain 30 Veterans by Glenford Dugan Post 229

Thirty veterans from the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital will be entertained by the auxiliary unit of Glenford Dugan Post 229, American Legion, Oct. 24. A dinner and varied activities are planned, including dancing, card games, and music. Volunteer assistance invited. contact Grace Lax or J. O. Steenrod for information. Chauncey-Dover Boosters Club meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the school, all interested may attend.

Nelsonville Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital Glenford Dugan American Legion Grace Lax J. O. Steenrod Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Athletic Boosters Club

Chauncey and Area Families Share Weekend Gatherings

Chauncey residents hosted dinner and visitors from Columbus Athens Norfolk Va Jackson ville Trimble and Bartlett. Families noted include McKees Corwins Forsythes Rivers Shaw Metzger Ross Hall Vincent Wilson and Moody with guests from Chauncey Columbus and surrounding towns.

Don Forsythe Terry Billy John Danny al Bonkowski Trimble Ralph Shaw Louisville Frank Rivers Bill Metzger Irene Ross Glenetta Lock Glen Hall Columbus Paul Ross Chauncey Fred Ross

Logan Schools Seek Funds and Staff Changes

The Logan city board of education approved a $50 000 advance draw from the Hocking County auditor to cover school expenses until national funds arrive. Transfers totaling $12 266 27 were authorized among funds, resignations were approved for three staff members, and new hires include a bus driver, a fireman groundskeeper, and a secretary. The board also discussed educational TV installation, Asian flu vaccine for staff at two dollars per shot with half paid by the district, and planned teachers meetings after a 2:30 p.m. dismissal this year.

Logan Logan City Elanor Horwell Rainbow School Joe Hutchins William Hankison Helen Mowery Harry Mundy Orville Kistler Harley Ellinger William Schultz Dwight Diller Jack Rauch

Board Upholds Ruling On Pupil Vaccination

In Nelsonville the Board of Education defended its authority to require polio vaccines. Mrs. Raymond Smith challenged the rule citing religious beliefs and health concerns for her granddaughter. The board ordered a health records check to see which students have the inoculations and to seek a compliant solution.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Education Raymond Smith Fourth St Salk Sabin

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes and local notices

A list of hospital patient entries with names and hometowns is followed by dismissals. The Nelsonville Lions Club will hear Eugene Versicky about juvenile delinquency and the Parma couple Kretz Graziano wed in a double ring ceremony. A Logan couple Watts Knott obtain a marriage license. Chauncey Dover Lions meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Parma Nelsonville Raymond Joseph Kretz Judith Rose Graziano George Schoonover

Right or Wrong Guide to Smart Stock Investment

This piece contrasts prudent and reckless investing tactics. It urges researching growth, profits, and future factors before buying, highlights the NYSE dominance of major firms, and suggests starting small with a Monthly Investment Plan while setting realistic goals and choosing a careful broker.

America New York Stock Exchange U. S P.O New York N. Y

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