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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1966

Page

9

Steelworkers District Head to Speak at Labor Council Fete

Nelsonville event features Paul Rosen of United Steel Workers District 23 as principal speaker. The dinner, a 7 15 p m ham and bean fundraiser at the Nelsonville Eagles Hall, honors Rosen for his long union leadership including roles with the CIO and Mine Workers unions.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Afl-Cio Central Labor Council Nelsonville Eagles Hall Paul Rosen United Steel Workers District 23 Wheeling W. Va Charles D. Ennis The Labor Council Rosen West Virginia CIO Council Steelworkers Rusen United Mine Workers Wheeling-Steubenville Mine Workers Union

Tri County Officials to Attend State Vocational Meet

Supt. T. C. Porter and Tri County District Joint Vocational School guidance counselor Frank Downhour will travel to Columbus for the Ohio Vocational Association annual convention. About 300 educators are expected. speakers include Lowell A. Burkett on Vocational Education On the Move. Friday's program starts 1:30 p.m. with remarks by State Sen. Oliver Ocaseh. banquet honors Thomas R. Johnson as Ohio’s Man of the Year In Vocational Education. Russell M. Gardner will become president of the Ohio association.

Porter Frank Downhour Tri- County Joint Vocational School Ohio Vocational Association Columbus Lowell A. Burkett The American Vocational Association Sheraton-Columbus Oliver Ocaseh Akron Thomas R. Johnson Ohio Manufacturer’s Association Ohio Russell M. Gardner Massillon Ohio Association

Two School Merger Endorsed by Nelsonville Jaycees

Nelsonville Jaycees unanimously back a plan to consolidate Nelsonville City and York Local Schools. Jerry Stufflebean, president, said the group will help inform voters about the plan. The club also voted to donate $25 to the Little League Football program. 18 Marietta Jaycees attended as guests.

Nelsonville

Local visits from near and far noted in Ox ford and Trimble

Mr and Mrs Frank Grubbs visited Oxford with their son Larry a Miami University student. Mr and Mrs Preston Wise Cup and Rex Myers family visited Dayton. Betty Johnson hosted son in law and daughter Robert Pierce and Arch Mingus. David Thompson of Seaside California on 30 day furlough stayed with Leona Thompson Hollister. Merle Danford hosted former Ohio University friend Mary Kerr of Bedford Trimble. Frank Gardner of Atlanta and Europe trip guest in Gloucester area with C E Williams family.

Frank Grubbs Oxford Larry Miami University Preston Wisecup Rex Myers Rockbridge Dayton Betty Johnson Robert Pierce Columbus Arch Mingus David Thompson Seaside California Leona Thompson Hollister David Merle Danford Trimble Ohio University College Mary Kerr Bedford Cleveland Frank Gardner Atlanta Mr. Gardner C. E. Williams Gardners Glouster Europe Canada

Nelsonville Community Meetings Schedule This Week

Euchre party hosted by Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Tuesday at 7 p m at the Legion War Memorial Building. First Christian Church CWF meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Earl Hilleary's home. Group Two meets Monday at Mrs John Clous ton's home with devotions by Inez Courtney and program by Dix Powell. Presbyterian Women's Association meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the church with Rebecca Circle hosting and Roger Johnson as program chairman.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial First Christian Church CWF Earl Hilleary Walnut St Verna Hand Ralph White John Clouston Madison St Inez Courtney Dix Powell The Presbyterian Women’s Association Rebecca Circle Roger Johnson

Garden Club Meets With Mrs. Wells in Radcliff

The Vinton Two Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Fanchon Wells home in Radcliff with 14 members attending. Devotions by Mrs. Angela Van Meter preceded readings from Shakespeare in Your Garden and The Green Garden. Officers installed: Ethel Collins president, Ruth Swisher vice president, Fanchon Wells secretary, Angela Van Meter treasurer. Refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Mary Lou Smith.

Radcliff Vinton Two Garden Club Fanchon Wells Angela van Meter Alene Head Thelma Leitch Green Garden Daphne McLaughlin Ethel Collins Ruth Swisher Finchon Wells Mary Lou Smith

Republicans Fish Fry set for Sunday in Dundas

The Vinton County Young Republican Club sponsors a fish fry Sunday from 3 to 6 at Homer E Abe le's home in Dundas. About 200 pounds of fresh Lake Erie perch have been purchased and will be fried under Shine Thompson. All district and county Republican candidates were invited. Tickets are sold by club members.

McArthur Homer E Pete) Abele Dundas Vinton County Young Republican Club Lake Erie Shine Thompson

Wilkesville Home Demonstration Group Meets

The Wilkesville Home Demonstration group met with Mrs Harold Carter and members present. The business meeting was led by new president Mrs James Rains followed by a covered dish luncheon. Mrs Leona Calvin assisted in planning year projects and the next meeting is planned for October 12 with Mrs Frank Gray.

Wilkesville Wilkesvile Home Harold Carter James Rains Leona Calvin Frank Gray

Zaleski PTA Plans Pre Halloween Carnival

Zaleski PTA has appointed committee members to organize a pre Halloween carnival and assigned home room mothers to each class. Members also planned to serve refreshments after future meetings.

Zaleski Zaleski Pta

Nelsonville Garden Club Installs New Officers

Nelsonville Garden Club met at Mrs J D Adamson’s home to install newly elected officers. Mrs Carl Coakley assisted as hostess. A memorial service was led by Mrs R V Oakley during the gathering.

Nelsonville Garden Club Nelsonville

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits Local Residents

Mount St Mary Hospital notes admissions include Jean McDonald Betty Lowery Dennis Hummel Ruby Evans and several others from Nelsonville Glouster and Nelsonville. In memory of Emma Beard charter member the club inducted Lillian Betts as president with Lois Oakley Florence Coakley Wilhelmena Mender and Beatrice Adamson officers. Garden club Flower Show announced for November 6 at Kimes Convalescent Center Athens with luncheon for 11.

Wilbur Jonas Emma Beard Lillian Betts Lois Oakley Florence Coakley Wilhimena Mender Beatrice Adamson Roy Snackenburg Oakley Athens County Garden Club Kimes Convalescent Center Athens

Vinton County Land Transfers Report

Samuel Jr and Hazel Bernard transfer 25 acres in Richland Two to Arthur L Thurston in Vinton County land records.

Vinton County Samuel Jr Hazel Bernard Arthur L. Thurston Richland Two

Merger of York Local and Nelsonville City Schools Urged

Nelsonville and York Local school leaders press consolidation to form a single city district. Voters set Nov 8 to decide joining the districts with promises of expanded junior high and broader senior high courses. A community meeting is scheduled at the junior high auditorium Monday night.

Nelsonville York Local Nelsonville City John Mullins Jack Hillyer York William Friedrich L. C. Gray

Peters Reunion Held At Madison Two Home

The Peters Reunion gathered 50 relatives across three generations at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Peters on Wheelabout Road Madison Two. Mr and Mrs Orville Peters of Glendale Heights Illinois traveled the farthest to attend.

Orville Peters Glendale Heights Ill

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