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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

3

Deadline for ballot issues Sept 15 and related notices

The Sept 1 deadline to file applications to place issues on the November ballot is noted. One district Nelsonville York School District filed an issue while others had no contact. Absentee ballots go to service members Sept 6, with possible delays due to national ticket disputes. A Wallace party court case may affect the ballot. Brown’s ruling stands unless overturned.

William Howe Nelsonville-York Howe U. S Ted W. Brown George Wallace American Independent Party

Crossing Guard Meet Scheduled Saturday

A meeting is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in the city council chambers for adults interested in serving as crossing guards near Athens city schools. Officials seek volunteers including those who worked last year for Morrison and West Elementary and the new Middle School. County Commissioners will meet next Tuesday at 9 a.m. instead of Monday. the courthouse will be closed on Labor Day.

Athens Morrison, West

Mayor Declares School Open Drive Carefully Week

Mayor Raymond Shepard announces Sept 17 as School Open Drive Carefully week urging parents motorists and children to cooperate for accident-free first days of class. He urges slow driving near schools watch for children at bus stops and obey school zone limits. Rebecca L. Little of Dayton listed for failure to stop in assured clear distance with $36 fine.

Raymond Shepard Shepard Rebecca L. Little Dayton

Price index for foods rises 1.1 percent in Cincinnati area

The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 1.1 percent jump in the Cincinnati area food price index from June to July. The index stands at 117.6 with cereals bakery meat poultry and other foods up most. Consumers face higher prices for bread steak hamburger roast pork chops chicken milk eggs apples and oranges.

Cincinnati U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Athens City Council to Meet Tuesday After Holiday

The Athens City Council will hold September’s session on Tuesday due to Labor Day. Mayor Raymond Shepard says the agenda will be light and may have no items considered. William A. Atwell of Painesville was found guilty of speeding with a $15 fine.

Athens Raymond Shepard William A. Atwell Painesville Easis

180 Students Seek Host Families For International Students

Ohio University begins matching 180 foreign students arriving Sept weekend with local host families in Athens. Families provide social interaction and cultural exchange rather than meals or lodging, helping students adjust to life in the United States.

United States Ohio University Nona Johnson

Host families sought for international students

Mrs. Johnson invites local families to host international students during orientation at Crook Hall with Sept. 16 introductions and Sept. 22 picnic. Contacts are Mrs. Johnson 592-1838 or Geoffrey Wood 594-5773 for details on becoming hosts.

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