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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1973

Page

7

Nelsonville approves 250 percent sewer rate hike first reading

Nelsonville City Council authorized a 250 percent increase in sanitary sewer charges to fund Phase I of a sewer improvement project with an estimated cost of 1.114 million. The vote was 4 to 2, with no emergency passage and HUD grant applications progressing.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Donald W. Bumgardner Department of Housing and Urban Developement HUD Bumgardner James Shumaker Federal Environmental Protection Agency Glen Tharp Donald Kern Carl Young Shumaker Young Columbus Edward Howe Hope Woodson Robert Hollenbaugh Reggie Levering Bruce Rogers Howe Levering Hollenbaugh Rogers Council New City Canal Street

Nelsonville Lions host combined Charter and Ladies Night

The Nelsonville Lions Club mixed Charter Night with Ladies Night at Elks Hall. Attendees included visiting Lions from Athens Alexander and Chauncey clubs, with 90 in attendance. District Governor Russell Williams and other officials spoke on Lionism and international programs.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Elks Hall Athens Alexander Chauncey Lions Clubs Russell Williams Chesterhill Howard Hosier Hebron Evan Davis John Colleyer Lancaster Cecil McGlone James Allen Beverly Tom Blower Chauncey Club Alexander Club Everett Boggs Athens Club Byron White Joe Hanning Hanning Lions Club Ohio Lions McGlone Africa Albert Switzer Panama Nicaranga Central America Lions Clubs Dolleyer New York Madrid Spain

Honor Society Inducts 24 Into Logan Chapter

Twenty four high school students were inducted into the Logan chapter of the National Honor Society. Robert Gosnell, city council president and GE plant manager, spoke on learning and life work while Bobbi Young outlined selection. Inductees include seniors Rita Carpenter Debbie Durant Cindy Mercer Brian Nunally Greg Schultz Charlotte Todd David Heft and others. top six honor students were named by Principal Charles Moore.

Logan National Honor Society John Duus NHS Robert Gosnell Logan Glass General Electric Logan Trade Club Rotary Club Gosnell Bobbi Young Rita Carpenter Lawrence Carpenter Rockbridge Debbie Durant Fred Durant Front St Cindy Mercer William Mercer S. Bloomingville Brian Nunally Herbert Nunnally N. Mulberry St Greg Schultz William Schultz Jennison Ave Charlotte Todd Wayne Todd Midland Place David Heft Thomas Heft el Paso Texas Kenneth Johnson Warner Ave Carl Bell Merl Bell Church St Debbie Blosser George Blosser Louise Ave Carol Doughman Mike Scaparrotti Fourth St Sam Steward Charles Steward Third Street Fred Taylor Arch Taylor N. Wood St Nanette Wallace Sam Sloan Mark Weedy Robert Weedy Sophmores Jim Kemper Charles Moore

Africa Topic of Esther Circle in Nelsonville

Mrs Roger Wolf led the Esther Circle meeting at First Presbyterian Church discussing world conditions with emphasis on Africa. Hostess Mrs J M Hartley at 231 W Washington St. Miss Mildred Roberts spoke on Christianity in Egypt and the Yearbook of Prayer. Refreshments followed. Moose Lodge Dance Event Scheduled in Glouster with Glen Dale Robinson Orchestra.

Nelsonville Roger Wolf Africa Esther Circle First Presbyterian Church J. M. Hartley Washington St Wolfe Egypt Mildred Roberts

Eudora and Glouster Eastern Star and Guild Meetings

Eudora Chapter No 72 Eastern Star meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with refreshments after. Twig II of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Janice Dillon’s home.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Freda Pribble Glouster — Twig II Mount St. Mary Hospital Janice Dillon

Auto Tag Deadlines Announced in Nelsonville

Nelsonville deputy registrar Robert Auflick issued a reminder that local license plate reservations are due by March 10 for existing numbers. Plates for 1973 go on sale March 16 and must be affixed by April 16. The local office operates from 535 Poplar St in Autlick's Barber Shop.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list individuals including Otto Kk Canter Glouster Route 3 Maudie A Kin nison Murray City Chester L Arnold New Straitsville Route 1 M rs Mabel Kiraly Debra A Vaught Glouster Helen Gilbraith Carbondale Jerry Lanning Chauncey with dismissals of Nelle Patton Ruah Dean.

Otto Kk. Canter Glouster Maudie A. Kinnison Murray City Chester L. Arnold New Straitsville Mabel Kiraly Debra A. Vaught Helen Gilbraith Carbondale Jerry Lanning Chauncey

Auxiliary To Meet Glenford Dugan Post 229

NELSONVILLE The Auxiliary Unit of Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 the American Legion will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building. Plans for the National American Legion birthday observance will be discussed by members.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion National American Legion

Rev Fr M Wentz hospital stay after heart attack

Nelsonville reports Rev Fr M Wentz of Montpelier is in the intensive care unit at Defiance City Hospital after a weekend heart attack. He formerly led the First United Methodist Church and now ministers at Montpelier First United Methodist Church.

Nelsonville M. Wentz Montpelier Defiance City Hospital Tom Williams Pinegrove Drive First United Methodist Church Montpelier First United Methodist Church

Camp Fire Girls Plan Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls executive committee members leaders and representatives are urged to attend a special meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Roger Johnsons Fayette Street home. Candy badges envelopes equipment will be distributed to each group leader. Skating party in March and review of summer day camp plans to be discussed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Executive Committee Roger Johnson Fayette Street

Alumni Banquet and Dance Planned in Nelsonville

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association announces its annual banquet on May 26 at Hocking Valley Motor Lodge with a three dinner choice menu priced at 2.98 and a dance to follow at the Nelsonville Elks starting at 9 p.m. Class officers should contact Mary Linscott at 753 1981 or 753 3102 for reunion plans.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Alumni Association Karen Keller Pidcock Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Nelsonville Elks Mary V. Linscott

St Andrew’s rummage sale and Blue and Gold meeting slated

St Andrew’s Catholic Women’s Club will hold a rummage sale Saturday at the parish hall East Washington Street from 8 a.m. to noon. Blue and Gold Ladies Association will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall West Washington Street.

Nelsonville St. Andrew's Blue and Gold Ladies Association Eagles Hall West Washington Street

Collision at Canal and Hocking Sparks Signal Debate

No citations were issued after a collision at Canal and Hocking Streets about 10 a.m. Monday when a 1967 Elliott sedan and a semi rig entered the intersection claiming green signals. The Elliott car suffered moderate damage. complaints about the intersection signal prompted Police Chief Valkinburg to seek state guidance on an acceptable replacement.

Nelsonville Canal and Hocking Streets Connie L. Elliott Washington St City Water Clerk Canal Street Hocking Street Clarence W. Dittoe Walnut St Lancaster Commercial Motor Freight, Inc Columbus Elliott Max Valkinburg

Mayor Hears Three Cases In Nelsonville Court

Three defendants appeared in Nelsonville Mayor's Court. Jack Ray Dane pleaded innocent to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle, found guilty with $10 fine and costs suspended, and guilty to failure to appear with $10 fine and costs. George Whiteman of Nelsonville Route 1 pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $19 plus costs.

Laurelville Donald C. Keels Haydenville David W. Blair E. Second St Victoria D. Bredberg Wilmette Ill James F. Mielziner Cleveland William M Schetter Urbana John N. Nuzzo Mentor Thomas M. Rader Xenia Nelsonville Jack Ray Dane Dew Hotel Dane George Whiteman

David Bennett Hospitalized in Columbus

Nelsonville report states David Bennett of Baltimore former Nelsonville resident underwent surgery Monday at Grant Hospital Columbus. His sister Mrs Jessie Baker says he has been in ill health for years. He was formerly Postmaster at Baltimore. Hospital room 619.

Nelsonville David Bennett Baltimore Grant Hospital Columbus Jessie Baker Jefferson St

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Pleasantview Street Whitmore County Road W and S Sanitation Judiciary Committee Athens County Board of Elections Division 10 Ohio Highway Department Nelsonville Lions Davis Ted Winigman Paul Taylor John M. Hartley Winigman Max Hoskins Williams Hartley Taylor Esther Glouster Moose Lodge Glen Dale Robinson Twig Nelle Patton Ruah Dean Wentz Camp Fire Girls Hocking Valley Community Hospital Jane Conrad Susan Taylor Deborah Turner Margaret Kistler Frank Kirsch Danny Devol Clyde V. Geiger James Brown Glenda Holdren Harold Miller Beaumont McDaniels Mary Shrougland Ivory Mullins Lee Township County of Athens P.O Albany Edna B. Whiteman Bern Township County of Athens Sharpsburg General Fund BAI Lee D. Glass
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