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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1969

Page

7

On The Square: Is Government Responsive To The People

Wilbur Mender argues that government at local state and national levels appears less responsive as tax waste grows and taxes rise. He notes longer terms of office reduce voter accountability and suggests limits of one term or two successive terms to curb entrenchment while urging informed civic participation and direct contact with representatives.

United States Ohio

Nelsonville Discovers Path to New Housing Options

City leaders and business groups in Nelsonville convened to spur housing for Tri County Vocational High School faculty and Technical Institute staff. Herb Seltzer of the American Housing Guild outlined a plan to build a development costing above 26000 dollars per home, requiring 40 sales annually, with local financing needed. A follow up meeting was proposed after collecting more housing needs data.

Nelsonville Tri- County Vocational High School Earl Hilleary Technical Institute Herb Seltzer Columbus Ameri Can Housing Guild United States Seltzer Alton M. Scarborough First National Bank Hilleary Tri- County Vocational High School and Technical Institute

Granddaughter Weds In New Haven

Mrs. Jessie Duncan of Fayette Street attended the wedding of her granddaughter Miss Donna Duncan of New Haven to David L. Chadwell of Pomeroy. The ceremony was on the family lawn with the Reverend Paul Fortney of the New Haven Methodist Church officiating.

Nelsonville Jessie Duncan Fayette Street Donna Duncan New Haven David L. Chadwell Pomeroy Paul Fortney

Vinton Schools Approve 20000 For Furnaces And Staff

The Vinton County Local Board of Education authorized about 20000 for furnace repairs and placements in three schools. They approved hiring numerous staff, authorized a 100000 advance draw, and planned repayment of a 40000 note.

McArthur Vinton County Garet Taborn Hamden Nancy Cozad Shirley Ward Marjorie Blake Ruth Partee Swan Marian Koenecke Joan Johnson Wilton Marie Cram Sharon Brooks Zaleski Basil Jividen Ottie Wiseman Ralph Clipner D. H. Caudill Justice Harden Joy Mullins Margie Maloy Mickey McDonald Juanita Burns Helen Pierce David Bolender

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