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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1958

Page

5

School Board OKs Insurance and staffing changes

Nelsonville to insure new school and extend fire and glass breakage coverage. Transportation costs set at 40 dollars monthly per student. Extra labor rates fixed for cafeteria supervision, overtime custodians, and substitute staff. Old bus garage to be rented instead of sold. William Friedrich named Ohio School Board Association delegate. superintendent to investigate disciplinary concerns raised by a junior high parent.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Athens Beacon School William Friedrich Ohio School Board Association Columbus Lloyd C. Gray

Pirouette Club Welcomes Five at October Meeting

The Pirouette Club met at Mrs. Dale Wharton's home with Dr. F M Wentz discussing parliamentary procedure. Five new members were welcomed and plans were made for a candy sale on October 30 during the Halloween Parade.

Pirouette Club Dale Wharton F. M. Wentz Pandorian Club

Lucy Gibbs 78 Dies in Pomeroy

Miss Lucy Amelia Gibbs 78 of Pomeroy died Tuesday morning at Meigs General Hospital. Born in 1880 in Portland she moved to Pomeroy after her parents’ deaths and worked as a seamstress. She was a lifelong Methodist, WSCS member, WCTU member, and Twilight Garden Club. Survived by sister Mrs. Mabel Middleswart Dayton and a niece and two nephews. Body at Ewing funeral home. services pending.

Pomeroy Lucy Amelia Gibbs Meigs General Hospital Portland Edward M Martha Adams Gibbs Methodist Church WSCS WCTU Twilight Garden Club Mabel Middleswart Dayton Ewing Funeral Home

Mrs Mary Kirkley Dies At Age 88

Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs Mary Horden Kirkley 88 who died last Thursday in Athens She was born May 14 1870 the daughter of William and Hanna Howard Taylor She is survived by two sons William Horden and Thomas J Horden a daughter Mrs Alice Elder a sister Mrs Sarah Windermuch and two brothers Joe and William Taylor of Murray City There are three grandchildren and two great grandchildren

New Straitsville Mary Horden Kirkley Athens Kirkley William Hanna Howard Taylor William Horden Thomas J. Horden Alice Elder Sarah Windermuch Joe William Taylor Murray City

Library Discussion Group to Meet at Nelsonville Public Library

The Library Discussion Group will meet Thursday at 2 p m in the Nelsonville Public Library with Mrs Rosa Freer as leader. She will give a book review and the public is invited, according to librarian Mrs Waveline Pritchard.

Nelsonville Public Library Rosa Freer Waveline Pritchard

Lions Club to hear Col Linci on Civilian Defense Corps

Nelsonville Lions Club will host Col Paul R Linci, deputy director for Area 2 of the Civilian Defense Corps, from Fort Hayes Columbus, at its regular luncheon Wednesday at 6 p m in First Methodist Church. Wilbur Mender, county civil defense chairman, to introduce the speaker.

Nelsonvile Lions Club Paul R. Lincimore Area 2 Civilian Defense Corps Ft. Hayes Columbus First Methodist Wilbur Mender Civil Defense

Oak Grove Mothers Club Sets Tuesday Meeting

The Oak Grove Mothers Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school kitchen to plan a candy sale. All mothers are invited.

Oak Grove Mothers Club

Rites Thursday For Mrs. Nora Siddle

Final rites for Mrs. Nora Siddle were held Thursday at 2 p m in the First Methodist Church. Dr. F M Wentz and Rev. Charles Hoce officiated. Pallbearers included Edward Pedigo John Pedigo Joseph Pedigo Clarence McMillan Paul Edgar and James Hardman. Out of town mourners listed from Perry Athens Zanesville Logan Columbus and nearby areas.

Nelsonville Nora Siddle First Methodist Church F. M. Wentz Charles Hoce Pilgrim Holiness Church Lancaster Edward Pedigo John Pedigo Joseph Pedigo Clarence McMillan Paul Edgar James Hardman Jerry Grim Alice Corwin Russell Elliott Perry Ohio Athens Zanesville Ed Pedigo Pete McMillan Near Logan Bessie Stephenson Columbus

Area Pastor Attends National Convocation in York Pa

The Rev. L. W. McIntire of Deanville and Dorr Run chapels travels to York Pennsylvania for the National Convocation of the National Council of Churches of Christ in America. He serves as associate director of Ohio Presbyterian Missions and is joined by three other town and country pastors including L. N. Woodruff of Alexander and Harrisonville, John Veldhuizen of Amesville and New England, and William Winch of Blue Ball Franklin Ohio.

Nelsonville L. W. McIntire Deanville Dorr Run Church In Town and Country York National Council of Churches of Christ In America McIntire Ohio Presbyterian Missions Program Ohio Presbyterian L. N., Woodruff Alexander Harrisonville John Veldhuizen Amesville New England William Winch Blue Ball Franklin Ohio

Trimble Township Land Transfers

Wayne W. Dutton of Athens sells to Kenneth E. Neville of Trimble a property in Trimble. Virgil Yaw of Athens sells to Blanche Talbert of Glouster a lot 127 in Glouster. Maurice F. Morgan of Athens sells 52 acres in Trimble to Leander Bank of Trimble. Leo P. Oskey sells to Ruth Oskey of Glouster Inlet 500 B and B Addition in Glouster.

Wayne W. Dutton Athens Kenneth E. Neville Trimble Property Virgil Yaw Blanche Talbert Glouster Maurice F. Morgan Leander Bank Leo P. Oskey Ruth Oskey Inlet 500 B & B Addition

Lodge to Meet Nelsonville Tonight

The D of A Lodge will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming Lodge activities and community service plans.

Nelsonville

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Admitted Julius Vegso and Clayton Pittsman while care was recorded for several patients including Mrs Lanning and Mrs Christian. Discharges listed for Clifford Allen Robin Levering George Montgomery and others. Blood usage documented at 4 units.

Mount ST. Mary Hospital

Mrs. Drake Dies At 78 In Wilkesville

Mrs. Mabel Drake aged 78 of Ewington died at Holzer Hospital on Sunday. Survived by husband W Emery Drake three daughters Mrs Richard Healey Wildwood Florida Mrs John McCalla and Mrs Earl Winegar of Greenfield and three sons James Lorin of Marion Roy of Prospect Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Danville church Rev Rickner officiating burial Salem Center Cemetery friends may call Strong and Sons funeral home Wilkesville

Wilkesville Mabel Drake Ewington Holzer Hospital W. Emery Drake Richard Healey Wildwood Fla John McCalla Earl Winegar Greenfield James and Lorin Marion Roy Prospect Danville Church Rickner Salem Center Cemetery Strong and Sons Funeral Home

Three Drivers Fined On Patrol Charges

Three drivers were fined by Mayor Robert Aufflick after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Ralph Rutherford 42 Carbon Hill paid 54 dollars and costs for overloaded trucks. Robert McCall 28 Murray City paid 25 dollars and costs. Robert Via 46 Nelsonville paid 10 dollars and costs for insufficient brakes.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick State Highway Patrol Ralph K. Rutherford Carbon Hill Robert McCall Murray City Robert Via

Chauncey Booster Club awards highlight meeting

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Boosters Club met in the school music room with President Jim Kidd. John Carson won Back of the Week for a first quarter TD pass in the 22 0 win over The Plains. Gary Bickley earned the lineman award for stellar defense.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils Jim Kidd John Carson Blue Devils the Plains Gary Bickley

Chauncey Area Personal News From Local Families

Loyal residents share visitors and birthdays with many relatives in Millfield Athens Glouster Columbus and Pomeroy. A notable milestone is Bessie Wemer turning 84 on October 26 with family ties to Harold and Hazel Boudinot and others in Millfield and Columbus.

Luther Cruikshank Guy Cheadle Glouster James Cheadle Pomeroy John Clark Downington Frederic Dixon Athens Ruth Fuerhelm Cheryl Sabina Virgil Dowler Cathy Linda Athens Bessie Wemer Millfield R. D Wemer Harold Wemer Willard Dennis Columbus Hazel Boudinot Concord Floyd Frank Guy White Freda Exenkamper Pauline Johnny Jacksonville R. K. Benedum Jimmy Parkersburg Wilma Ferrell Elizabeth Gabriel Guerra John Heffkin Susie Mark Marilyn Jan Nan William Cole Tom Tracy Popono Beach Fla John Leffler Dayton Dewitt Walker Donald Freeman Columus

Russian Set To Be Regular Subject In New Jersey Schools

Russian will become a regular subject in 137 New Jersey high schools by the end of 1958, expanding language offerings. The move aims to boost cultural literacy and student aptitude for international affairs across districts.

New Jersey

Den 2 Scouts Hear Stories

Den 2 Cub Scouts met with Den Mother Mrs. Kostival on October 16. Stephen Hamer gave Buckskin report while Michael Ley and others performed stories and songs. The group planned a Halloween party for October 23 and closed with the Cub Scout promise.

Chauncey Cub Scouts den 2 Andy Kostival Stephen Hamer Mike Ley Tatum David Kostival Tommy Alderman Haiwatha Michael Ley Robinson Caruso Paul Kostival Paul Tremain Nigger Tar Baby Jimmie Staley

All Day Quilting Set In Chauncey Circle

The Wednesday Sewing Circle will gather for an all day quilting session led by Mrs. Mary Dew on Jacobs Ave Chauncey. The event invites members to share stitching and tips throughout the daytime.

Chauncey Mary Dew Jacobs Ave

Superintendent Darst To Speak At PTO Meeting

Chauncey Dover Schools Superintendent S L Darst and board member Ralph Brown will discuss the State House Conference on Education at the Sugar Creek PTO meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Sugar Creek School. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts will be served. Interested persons are invited.

Chauncey S. L. Darst Chauncey-Dover Schools Ralph Brown Board of Education State House Conference On Education Sugar Creek PTO

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Extend Calendar Sale Date

Mrs. Ethel Lewis president extends calendar sale to Oct 31. Workers to send reports to Mrs. S. L. Darst or Mrs. Thomas Dew. For calendar names contact any band member or Band Booster.

Chauncey Ethel Lewis Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters S. L. Darst Thomas Dew

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