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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1969

Page

4

Alexander Voters Soundly Reject 10 Mill School Levy

Alexander Local School District voters again defeated the 10 mill levy in a special election, 785 yes to 1,087 no, with only four of 14 precincts favorable. Albany village favored 171 to 92, while East precincts and Meigs and Vinton County units split against. Officials warn of possible consolidation unless new funds pass next year.

Scott Nelson Messenger Alexander Albany Shade Waterloo Albany Village Dyesville Columbia Meigs County Knox Vinton County Weinfurther County School Board Davis Greene Dan Stright Harrison Lovsey Lloyd Dillinger Mark Clark Ivan Tribe Melvin Stedman Tom Hutchinson Alexander Levy Citizens’ Com

Levy defeat may force state to assign Alexander pupils

After the Alexander school levy failed again, state law could force pupil placement. If voluntary merger with Athens Nelsonville-York Meigs Local or Vinton districts fails, the State Board of Education would assign pupils after surveying areas. The process and legal basis are outlined, with state control described as ultimate.

Alexander Messenger Alex Ander Athens Nelsonville - York Meigs Vinton State Board of Education Eusee State Board

Vandals Hit Two Firms Along Court Street

City police report two vandalism incidents on Court Street. At the Beckley Building a water overflow damaged the College Book Store below after water from a disrupted sink and toilet flooded the floor and basement. a separate window was broken at the Athens National Bank with no entry. The Athens High School VICA Club plans a Christmas project to aid needy families following a Thanksgiving drive.

Beckley Building Court Street College Book Athens National Bank Athens High School Vica Club Athens VICA

Decision Upheld in Barnett vs Knowlton Construction Co

The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld the Common Pleas Court ruling in the Barnett case against Knowlton Construction Co. Mrs. Barnett, injured after tripping on a parking curb near the post office, claimed negligence for not painting the curb. The court found the curb sufficiently visible without distinguishing marks.

Fourth District Court of Appeals Clerk of Courts Office Common Pleas Court Fannie I. A. Barnett Franklin Ave Knowlton Construction Co

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