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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

2

City School Board Approves New Personnel Policies

The City School Board adopted proposed personnel policy revisions including unionized negotiations, a new department head system, and an expanded teacher welfare committee. Three teachers and three administrators will staff a committee to study policy changes, with sick leave and vacation provisions adjusted for full-time staff.

City School Board Vins Uber Arina Bord of Education

Lancaster Carpenter repaving to start Friday in Athens

Athens council set final assessments for two street projects after approving emergency funding. Repaving of Lancaster and Carpenter Streets is to begin Friday with state aid, completion aimed for the fall quarter.

Athens Safety Service Dwight Robinson Lancaster Carpenter Streets Stimson Avenue Canterbury Drive Robert J. L. Lee Robinson Lancaster and Carpenter F. H. Brewer Ohio University Joneswood Terrace LaMar Tad Grover Jr Council Iity Eric Bell Olive Baughman Camden McVey Lois Glancy Allen Locke Ros

Parking Garage Plan Stall Awaits Decision

Athens city council discussed downtown parking and stadium property use after Knowlton Construction offers to trim 285000 from a 14 million bid if poured concrete replaces precast slabs. Councilman Jack Green questions high costs and remains cautious as report pending.

Athens Athens City Council Knowlton Construction Co Jack Green Reen Knowlton Green Washington and College Streets Raymond Shepard

Councilman Resigns To Enter Harvard Business School

Gaylord Ray of 589 E State St resigned as 4th Ward city councilman to enroll at Harvard Business School in September for his master’s degree. Ray, a Ohio University graduate, also works with Jaynes Furniture Co. City council must name a replacement within 30 days. if unresolved, the Mayor selects. One candidate, described as a professional man, has been mentioned.

Gaylord Ray E. State St 4Th Ward Ray Harvard Business School Ohio University Jaynes Furniture Co E. State Street Raymond Shepard

Ohio University Union Talks Resume After Delay

Union negotiations between Ohio University and Local 1699 AFL-CIO are renewed after a pause. Personnel director Ward Wilson defends the university stance on agency shop and a two step wage increase while noting wage gains from reclassifications and promotions since 1967.

Oho University Ward Wilson Ohio Okio University American Federation of State Afl-Cio Oscar McGee McGee Wilson

Mental Health Center Plans Advanced Study by Athens County Officials

Athens County commissioners discuss joining a proposed four county mental health center to be funded for five years by federal state and county funds. The plan envisions two boards with county and state appointments, cost estimates of about 20 000 for Athens, and potential donations or grants to cover the initial stake.

Athens County Ohio Valley Health Service Washington Howking Vinton Harry Chovnick Southeastern Ohio Bers Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction John Cline Athens Cline Chovnick McBee Harold Hitchens

Motel Fire Damages Athens Lake Motel

Early morning blaze at the Athens Lake Motel caused an estimated 509 dollars in damage. Firefighters said a guest smoking in a bed sparked the room fire. mattress and walls were damaged in the 1 25 a.m. incident. A short circuit in a portable fan caused a minor 385 dollar fire elsewhere. Temperature reached 95 degrees with high humidity while the Hocking River level stood at 2.91 feet and falling.

Athens Lake S. Shafer St Avis Wright

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