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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
22
Gray explains the levy funds general school operation and monthly payrolls. The superintendent says the 42 mill levy would raise 25,496 dollars annually for five years to cover teaching payroll for two months each year. If defeated the district could close for two months and risk operating shutdown. Gray notes Nelsonville has historically renewed operating levies.
The Unio names eight delegates to a national education conference from Ohio, with diverse regional representation and occupations. Forty seven counties provide alternates. delegates include 15 educators, 12 housewives, 11 manufacturers, nine businessmen, and four labor leaders, with fourteen women among the nominees.
Nelsonville's First Methodist Church youth group activity includes Beggars Night Friday 7 to 9. Troop 64, led by Scoutmaster Marvin White, plans safety patrols with extra police and Junior Deputy Sheriffs. Local leaders discuss responsibility for children, property protection, and weathering Halloween pranks.
Mrs. Bessie Arbell and Mr. Max Valkinburg joined by Mr and Mrs Lon Adams and Mr and Mrs Steven Barber along with Charles Clarey and family of Chauncey appear in this society column noting gatherings, affiliations, and community ties.
East Elementary School will hold a Halloween parade Monday at 1 p.m. starting at the school. The Nelsonville High School directed group of kindergarten through sixth grade will lead to the end at the school. Afterward students return for a bake sale by the East PTA. In case of rain, parade moves indoors.
Eastonville school notes report a student council election and initial setup. McDaniel sixth grade president and Denny Waite fifth grade secretary lead a student team with two representatives from each grade. Meetings alternate Wednesdays with teacher attendance guiding school yard cleanup and hall decoration efforts to improve the building.
Nelsonville Industrial Development Group led by Dick Anderson will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers. It is the second meeting as the group seeks a city wide organization to promote Nelsonville and attract new industries. The first gathering discussed naming the body and will study joining with the national chamber of commerce. Anderson has been in contact with the national group and a decision on the name is expected soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Drake hosted relatives and friends at Concord for dinner including Mr. and Mrs. C B Boudinot and extended visits from the Chesser, Maxwell, and Welling families. Attendees traveled from New Lexington, Jackson ville, Columbus, Millfield and Amesville. The weekend included funeral attendance for Lucy Ward with local relatives.
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