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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1972

Page

6

Logan School Levy Renewal Aims to Preserve State Funds

Logan City Schools Superintendent George M. Saribalas urged voters to renew the 6 mill operating levy on May 2. He warned that losing the revenue, potentially at least 1.16 million dollars next year, would devastate district operations while stressing funds are spent wisely for children.

Logan George M. Saribalas Logan City Saribalas Sarbalas Board of Education

New Officers Elected at C D Lions Club Meeting

Chauncy residents learned new officers for the coming year as Tom Blower moved from first vice president to president. John Matheny advances to first vice president and Frederick assumes third, following the Thursday night gathering.

Chauncey C-D Lions Tom Blower John Matheny Frederick

Jury Duty List Compiled as May Session Opens

Athens County residents including Fannie Coursey Mae McGrath Betty Robinson and community members from Nelsonville Albany Millfield Glouster and Amesville were summoned for jury duty. The story also notes local club elections and Lions softball tournament plans for late June into early July.

Athens County Athens Fannie M. Coursey First St Mae E. McGrath Hooper St Betty J. Robinson Mulligan Road Marlene M. Weinfurther Rolling Hills Flora Johnson W. State St Elizabeth French Canterbury Drive Walter C. Cornwell Peach Ridge Barbara F. Kennard LaMar Drive Patricia Collins John F. Schmittauer Leodas M. Wright

New Phone Lines Set For Albany

General Telephone Co of Ohio announces a statewide Albany exchange project to install 61 000 feet of aerial cable in Athens Meigs and Vinton Counties. The effort will augment Route 11 and County Road 14 facilities and serve 1 113 telephones, enabling future growth and reduced party lines.

Albany Exchange General Telephone Co Ohio Senley Arvin Athens District Route 11 County Road 14 Krinn Athens, Meigs Vinton Counties

Officials Study Three Bids For Athens Street Contract

Athens officials review three bids for a summer street resurfacing project covering 22 streets and alleys with about 2075 tons of aggregate and 550 tons of asphaltic concrete. Low bid is F H Brewer Co of Lancaster at 56353, with York Construction Co and Shelly and Sands also bidding. Engineering consultant Evans Mechwart Hamilton Tilton recommends accepting Brewer, as Mayor Barrett and Safety Director Goldsberry examine bid specs.

Athens F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster York Construction Co Chauncey Shelly and Sands Construction Co Thornville

National GOP Official Discusses Lincoln at Point Pleasant Rally

Raymond B. Humphrey national educational director for the Republican Party spoke on Abraham Lincoln at a Saturday night rally at Point Pleasant Moose Hall. He also approved commentary on Indo China war and recent bombing. William Wellman introduced candidates who spoke briefly. Mrs. J. B. Craddock provided organ music and the Stevens Brothers led the dance.

Point Pleasant Raymond B. Humphrey Republican Party Abraham Lincoln Point Pleasant Moose Hall Indo-China Humphrey William Wellman B. Craddock Stevens Brothers

Motor Damaged in Late Night Fire at Athens Firm

Slight damage was reported to a motor at the Athens Armature and Machine Co at 28 E State St during a fire that broke out while the machine was being tested. Firemen answered the call at 11 29 p m. No other damage noted from the incident.

Athens Armature and Machine Co State St Athens Fire Department Marietta Patton

Belpre-Rush Masonic Lodge Visit May 6

Belpre Rush Masonic Lodge 715 plans a May 6 visit to confer the master Mason degree Kentucky Style at 6 p.m. in Belpre Middle School with a ham dinner at 4 30 p.m. for 2 50 a plate. Tickets from lodge officers Vera’s Restaurant and the Redwood Restaurant.

Belpre — Rush

Amplifier Theft Reported in Athens Home Break-In

Ken Lipshey of 94 Hooper Street Athens told police someone broke a window and stole an amplifier a set of speakers and a turntable from his living room early Tuesday. Lipshey did not estimate the value. David Liepper of Bromley Hall Athens reported a car break-in around midnight Wednesday with his car registration and a pellet gun taken from the glove box.

Ken Lipshey Hooper St Athens Lipshey David Liepper Bromley Hall

Nudists Run Free in New Mexico Nature Camp

In Bernalillo New Mexico AP reports that the state’s only nudist camp hosts nature worshippers who go beyond nudity by giving away clothes to visitors and participants, reflecting an unusual community ethos in a rural setting.

Bernalillo N. M New Mexico

Women Golfers Plan Summer Style Show at Immanuel Church

Logan event hosted by the Women’s Golf Association drew about 90 attendees at the Hocking Hills Club House with Sharff's Fashions providing models. Co chairs were Mrs. Charles Orwig and Mrs. Francis Meyers. Door prizes were donated by local businesses. Vacation church school at Immanuel Methodist Church is set for June 12–18 for ages 4 to 9, with registration on April 30 and May 7 in the library.

LOGAN Women’s Golf Association Hocking Hills Club Bridge Cochairmen Charles Orwig Francis Meyers Sharff Betty Heinlein Eleanor Crow Cindy Larimer Esther Riggs Linda Vaughn JoAnn Vaugh Jane Devol Jean Lyke Jean Hall Jo Larimer Marion Riggs Ford Logan Clay Products Smead Hocking Valley Concrete Ohio Power Co Vi Meyers Rita Buerhaus Immanuel Methodist Church Eleanor Barkhurst Jean Ann Lee Martha Samms

Elementary School Helpers Named For Classroom Roles

Ph ar ea Porter and Patty Price third grade Pat Hull and Judy McGuire fourth grade Glenda Conaway and Linda Abram fifth grade Hilda Schader sixth grade Skip Heinlein junior high Marilyn Hedderman Rosemary Harbarger Edna Yinger and Debbie Turner crib room and nursery for teachers' children Louise Bush registrar Roman Carter Terri Brandt music Louise Duffey and Leota White arts and crafts supplies Lucille Walker Bertha Doering Mary Allen breakfast Several teenagers will assist

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