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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1970

Page

19

Music Man three shows set for Nelsonville York High

Nelsonville York High School presents The Music Man with performances Wednesday Thursday and Sunday at 8 p.m. and 2 30 p.m. Sunday Tickets available at Ohio University Theater Box Office Peoples Bank Nelsonville and from cast members.

Usl2 Someone Nelsonville-York Mary Jane McKinley Katherine McCoy Mary Seilo Lynn Miller Ohio University Barry Wood Janet Lisete Robert Besyden Nelsonville York High School Nick Ogg Nancy Christean Jim Chickerell Chery Harold Pat Covert Testy Thompson Kathy Horvath Steve Cox Steve Frisbey Athens Ohio University Theater Peoples Bank

Route 13 Detour Bid Is Tabled

Glouster council tabled a request from Division 10 of the Highway Department to detour Route 13 traffic. The plan would detour traffic from New Lexington through Shawnee to Glouster via Route 78 then back to Route 1341 near the ice plant. Glouster officials fear the move aims to pressure removing on street parking in the business district.

Gloester Division 10 One Highway Department Gloster Village Highway Department We- Corning New Lexingtak Shawnee New Straitsville Murray City Ima Glouster Glouster High Street

Rights Group Meeting At Doanville

Nelsonville report says about seventy members attended a district meeting of the Peoples Rights and Benefits League Thursday night at the Doanville Community Center. Vice President Ed Pyke led the session in the absence of George Tolliver, who with others attended a Community Action Program gathering in Logain. Plans were set for an Appalachia Peoples Rights Organization meeting in early summer. The Peoples Bank Nelsonville Home and Savings Assn and Post Office were closed Monday in advance of Washingtons Birthday. The First National Bank will be open for business as usual.

Nelsonville Peoples Rights and Benefits League Doanville Ed Pyke George Tolliver Lojean Appalachia Peoples Bank Nelsonville Home and Savings Assn Post Office Washington Bithday First National Bank uRdal

The Truth Dilemma in Everyday Life

A reflective essay on truth telling and listening, exploring how complete honesty would disrupt social balance. It illustrates how people avoid direct answers to protect egos, with an anecdote about a child and a playful barter over a whistle revealing fragile truth dynamics.

Uly Accora Ile

Couple from Florida Enjoy Vacation Highlights at Sea

Mr and Mrs Don Solon of 720 N Wood St recently returned from a three week trip to Florida visiting Laureldale by the Sea and Marion Solon and wife Lucille. They were entertained frequently and toured the Rennesdy Space Center and the vira coastal canal with paddle wheel boat replicas offering supper clubs and vaudeville shows.

Logan Florida Don Solon N. Wood St Laucerdale Marion Solon Lucille Vira-Costal Canal Rennesdy Space Center

Charter Circle Bean Supper Planned for Friday

The Charter Circle of First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville plans a bean supper Friday from 4 to 6 PM for the public. Adults pay $1, children under 12 pay 75 cents, with beany, slaw, muf fins and drinks. pie or cake extra. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Linda Bankes’s home in Logan.

Nelsonville Charter Circle First United Methodist Church Jane Ogg Columbus Street Linda Bankes Logan

Mine Tests To Be Given Wednesday

Examinations for positions as coal mine inspectors and mine electrical inspectors will be given at the Ohio National Guard Armory in New Lexington on Wednesday. The tests follow the Federal Mine Health and Safety Act enacted last December. Walk-in style tests begin at 9 30 a m for both mine and electrical inspectors with a second session at 7 p m for electrical inspectors only. Logan note Robbie Leonard added as son of Mr and Mrs Walter Leonard who played trombone at Otterden College festival and attends Ohio State University majoring in music education.

New Lexington Ohio National Guard Clarence E. ‘Miller Logan Robbie Leonard Otterden College Leonard Walter Leonard Rowe Ohio State University OSU

On The Square Pay Request Stirs City Hall Debate

City council guards wage commitments made with the 1969 70 pay schedule while police seek raises funded by income tax revenue. Officials cite 30 percent of tax proceeds for operating costs and 70 percent for capital projects, with funds already earmarked for streets and equipment. Inflation and competing capital needs complicate decisions as departments contemplate higher pay to retain officers.

Max Valkinburg Perse Valkinburg Cty Council Nelsonville Income Tax Department Sanita Frog Hollow Monroe Street Paice

Athens Man Found Guilty in Nelsonville Mayor Court

Athens man John Luman Jr., 40, was found guilty Friday night in Nelsonville Mayor's court on charges of improper passing on the right and failing to give an audible signal. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs after entering a plea of innocent. A collision on East Chestnut Street involving Luman and a vehicle driven by Sanders led to separate charges of making an improper turn being dismissed for lack of evidence.

Nelsonville John Luman, Jr Athens Haute Luman Charles W. Sanders Millfield Wise Cat Lurhan Auto Liman East Chestnut Street Sanders Earl Hilleary

Frame Home In McArthur Hit By Fire

A two story frame house at 403 W High St McArthur sustained substantial damage from a Saturday morning fire. Mrs Lois Watking Lamb reported smelling smoke about 7:30 am and called neighbor Mrs Milford Harden for help. The Lambs fled with two children away from the home and fire officials assessed the loss without a precise estimate. The property belonged to Mrs Ethel Sowers of McArthur Route 1 and was partially insured. The flames destroyed the living room and burned into the second floor. The Lamb family will be forced to vacate the residence.

Mcarthur High St Lois Watking Lamb Milford. Harden Lamb Loyd Gill Ethel Sowers McArthur Route 1 Gil

Nelsonville Schools to Consider Special Meeting

Nelsonville York City Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Senior High School. The 1970 operating expense appropriations will be presented by Superintendent Jack Till yer.

Nelsonville Nelsonaville York City

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