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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
5
The Nelsonville York Board approved a 1.46 million dollar budget and adopted a revised dress code with separate guidelines for girls and boys. The plan requires pant suits for girls, belts and neat appearance for boys, no hats, and grooming standards, with amendments to be discussed at the September meeting.
CHAUNCEY The 31st annual Earich reunion was held Sunday in the Earich building at Millfield. Activities included a noon picnic, a business meeting, and games. Attendees named include Sim Earich Warren Emmett Earich Jr. and numerous family members from Columbus Stockport Glouster Athens Chauncey Racine Pennsville Lebanon and more.
Mr and Mrs Paul Meade marked their 25th wedding anniversary on August 7 with a family dinner at the home of their daughter Mrs Arthur Wilson in Glouster. Attending were Garnet Meade W A Waymer Arthur Wilson and families plus out of town guests Jerry Cline and Rev Don Makarius among others.
Mrs. Thomas Williams reports her 1970 Red Ram Jet Mini Bike was taken from the front porch on July 30 between 2 a.m. and daybreak. Her 15-year-old son earned the bike through newspaper routes and lawn mowing. no charges will be filed if it’s returned. Birth notice included for Ronald Fierce's daughter in Jacksonville. Admitted list from several towns follows.
Wilbur W Mender warns that many accidents stem from small oversights and unsafe actions. Pedestrian paths along Mason City Hall need fixing to separate walkers from traffic while Route 33 berms near Nelsonville pose horse and rider hazards. He stresses planned routes, daylight travel, safety training for children, and proper supervision on hikes and camps in park areas.
Chauncey hosts the ninth annual gathering of descendants of the late Emanuel and Laura Crabtree at the home of Orville and Orville Crabtree. Attendees include multiple Crabtree families from Athens Nelsonville Pataskala and Greenfield with several children and spouses listed. Nelsonville marks a traffic violation case with Sheryl J. Ruflick cited and ordered to appear in Mayor's Court on August 20.
Nelsonville notices show gospel group LeFevres will sing at Lancaster United Methodist Campgrounds on Sunday at 2 30 p m. Tickets at the door. adults one dollar and children under 12 fifty cents. W Fair Avenue site off Route 33. Call 653 2119 for details.
The Crystal Pool at Athens will be reserved for the Hocking Valley Parish on Thursday evening from 7 to 9. All ages are invited to swim. Fees are 25 cents for children and youths 18 and under, 50 cents for adults, plus 50 cents per family for pool rental. Attendees not swimming pay no swim fee. If 125 swim participants enroll, The Rev. Paul Johnson and Ron Kozmin will slide down the water slide.
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Pribble of West Columbus Street were Mr and Mrs Harold Hoch and sons Scott and Gregory of Chardon. Mrs Edna Huntley and Miss Cheryl Lenhart of Akron. Mrs Huntley is a past state vice president and a current state executive board member of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Assn.
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