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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1970
Page
30
Ruth Wilkinson recalls a disastrous slam bid during a bridge match in Ohio and a chaotic 40 minute bidding fiasco. She notes learning curves, humorous missteps, and jokes about partner guidance and book tips while recounting the costly error.
Logan clinic announces the first baby sitter session Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm at the Logan Junior Night Music Hall. Open to sO grade and dp students with a 30 cent registration due at the meeting. Two speakers include Frank Jewel deputy state fire marshal and Capt. Lloyd Frazee on home safety and self defense.
Three cases were tried in Nelsonville mayor's court Friday night. Roger Dale Anderson 27 of New Lexington pleaded guilty to open flask in public with Feb 1 incident, fined 50 dollars and costs. Donald James Fitzpatrick 32 of Glenford Route 1 pled guilty to open flask and intoxication, fined 25 dollars and costs for first count and 10 dollars plus costs for second. Wilfard A Joy Logan Route 5 pleaded guilty to unsafe operation, fined 15 dollars and costs. Donna B. Blace Athens Route 5 waived hearing on failure to yield after an accident at Scott and Fort Streets, paid 13 dollar fine and costs. light damage to both cars.
The Office of Economic Opportunity reinstated a 158000 dollar contract with an Atlanta consulting firm partly owned by Julian Bond Georgia Negro legislator. The move follows a three month FBI probe into potential conflict of interest involving firm officers Charles Black and Lonnie King connected to government work. Frontiers Unlimited had been awarded the contract last July for technical assistance to OEO programs but was told in October it would receive no further assignments until FBI and OEO inquiries concluded. The reinstatement occurred on Friday. Black is a former HEW employee and King is associated with HEW.
Nelsonville City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the city building to hear reports on recent water line problems and proposed water and sewer projects.
State Rep Don Maddux of the 25th District heads a House Education sub committee to review conditions for opening schools. He notes current law allows boards to decide weather to close for weather or bus failures, but teacher boycotts and strikes pressure the system. Senate Bill 358 tightens rules while Senate Bill 196 could let actions by teachers or students legally close a school. The sub committee may keep current law, letting boards decide.
LOGAN The Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church to explore the Heart and Hand mission near Philippi West Virginia. Mrs William King reviewed the work while families supported it with clothing books and funds. The evening featured a Valentine theme centerpieces and songs including Who Will Build The World Anew. A film The Captive showed poverty relief efforts by the church. Announcements covered World Day of Prayer and nursing home visits with April officer elections.
The Singing Speer Family of Nashville Tennessee will present a gospel concert at Trinity United Methodist Church on February 15 at 7 pm. Sponsored by the church Pathfinders Class, the Speer Family is a long running gospel quartet dating to 1908, now featuring Brock Speer Ben Speer Linda Robinson Harold Lane and the Johnsons with Faye Speer often featured.
Logan announces honor roll for the first semester third six weeks with 128 pupils. A students include Jeff Gosnell Christee King Anita Weert Denise Denny Carla Bailey John Corhy Sylvia Cumming Jane Garke David Krebs Fred Taylor and many others across ninth eighth and seventh grades. The list includes numerous students with high grades and the veteran staff note the broad participation. Nelsonville PTO meeting postponed due to illness announced by Curtis Heintzelman.
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