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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1956

Page

5

Nelsonville Board hires two teachers amid city budget notes

Two new teachers Monica Stedem and Jol Fervier were hired by the Nelsonville City Board of Education. The district also approved coal bids, salaries for 1956-87, meal reimbursements, and discussed the new grade school with no firm conclusions. Mayor Hilleary outlined utilities and road project plans while resignation of councilman Baird was noted.

Baird Eere Elizabeth ‘St Vern Coakley John Brooks Mason City Hill Canal St Hilleary Burgess and Niole James Shumaker Uid Arthur Kennedy Nelsonville Circleville

Traffic Safety Talk At East Elementary School

Nelson vand.ie raids on traffic safety and the school safety patrol duties were discussed during a visit by Wilbur D. Mender, chairman of the Knights of Pythias Highway Safety and Courtesy Committee, and Police Chief Everett Hewlett. The session at East Elementary School occurred last Friday morning with cooperation from the principal.

Nelson Vand Wilbur D. Mender Knights of Pythias Everett Hewlett Princi

Fall program opens with pot luck dinner in Nelsonville

Nelsonville social notes report the Valley Temple No. 137 Pythian Sisters begin fall activities with a six o'clock pot luck at the Knights of Pythias Hall, Violet Hollenbaugh to preside at the meeting. First Methodist’s Golden Rule class hosts Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Esthel Kinneer’s home with devotions led by Venice Brown and program by Ruth Patton and Ima Jean Kennedy. Willing Workers Christian Church class meets Thursday noon at Mary McCullum’s home for a pot luck dinner.

Nelsonville Valley Temple No. 137 Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Violet Hollenbaugh First Methodist Church Esthel Kinneer Jesse Duncan Garnet Thornton Venice Brown Ruth Patton Ima Jean Kennedy Willing Workers The Christian Church Mary McCullum Elsonville Venice Leroy Mornton Veneton, Ark Vista Mar Burys O'Mara Lancaster Frank O'Mara

Safety patrols and patrol numbers linked to school traffic tips

The Board of Trade met with Lowell Cole and elementary teachers guiding pupils to obey safety patrols and be careful crossing streets. Patrols will note license numbers of offenders, aiding police in enforcing rules. The Pythian Traffic Safety Committee and Automobile Club of Southern Ohio support patrols at East and Central Schools. Local drivers are urged to slow down as children begin independent street trips. In Nelsonville, VFW Post 4467 will be inspected by Deputy Inspector Norman L. Saylor on September 13, with a following luncheon announced by the Board of Trade for post members.

Pai Lowell Cole Hewlett Pythian High- Safety Committee Police Department Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Norman L. Saylor 12Th District

Sullivan back on air after crash interview talk and rival NBC clash

Charles Mercer reports on Ed Sullivan returning to CBS television on September 1 after recovering from seven cracked ribs from a head on collision on August 6. Sullivan says competition with Steve Allen NBC is strong as audiences grow to 50 to 60 million and both shows share the same Sunday time slot. He notes his son-in-law Robert H. Precht Jr. and the other driver were injured.

Charles Mercer Southbury Conn Ed Sullivan Sullivan Robert H. Precht, Jr Steve Allen Nbc-Tv Steve

Nelsonville Notes on Upcoming Meetings and Travel

Nelsonville society events include Sept 5 listing Judy Wallace as Worthy Advisor and other officers, Sept 19 installation services for new officers, and a Rainbow Girls trip to Guysville Oct 3 for initiation for Eastern Star and Masons. Transportation requests, dinner plans, and local class meetings are noted with venue changes and hosts.

Ing Judy Wallace Judy Pendergrass Betty Dew Shaffer Station of Charity Mary Lou Davis Station of Hope Sue Powell Station of Faith Rainbow Girls Guysville Eastern Star The Masons

Presbyterian Women Meet in Nelsonville Iola Three M

The Presbyterian Women will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville. Mrs. Leroy Weaver hosts the gathering and Mrs. James Shumaker and Miss Anna Chapman will present the program.

Nelsonville Iole Presbyterian Women's Sen Presbyterian Church Leroy Weaver James Shumaker iMuiss Anna Chapma

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