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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1970
Page
28
Local page item notes a PACA official named Clogiras being considered for vice president duties. Details are sparse in this OCR fragment, but the note signals a shakeup or appointment in party leadership involving Clogiras and PACA.
The piece recalls old company stores and mining life around Murray City, Goose Run, Orbiston, and Jobs Hollow along Route 216. It notes population booms in Orbiston in 1883, an 1877 Helen Furnace, now vanished or altered depots, and company-owned homes. It mentions hardships like meat-only-with-cereal deals and Buckeye Trail use by horsemen.
Belsonville police cited Delbert Lester McDonald 21 of Murray City after his southbound car skidded about 90 feet along Burr Oak Boulevard, struck a guard rail, and stopped. Moderate damage reported to the right rear. he was ordered to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court on January 8 at 8:30.
A Logan meeting of the American Federation of Merchants Workers of North America is set to review GE’s second proposal. The committee deems the latest offer similar to the first with wage boosts and benefits but leaves the wage question for future years. Negotiations continue as membership weighs a response.
Police jailed driver Dhennel 48 Pau Bt after a two car Route 33 wreck near Dorr Run Road. McGuire, in a 1904 sedan, failed to pass and hit Edward L Mills of Carbondale causing moderate damage. held for hearing in Wel sonville Mayor's Court.
In Nelsonville, Mayor Karl Hilleary presided Friday night over two traffic cases. Lester Max Bishop of W. Franklin Street pled no contest to failure to yield, was found guilty, and fined 15 dollars plus costs. Everett Hewlett of 1084 Poplar Street faced a postponed case for failure to yield at an intersection. as his own attorney he cross examined officers and witnesses and was found guilty, fined 15 dollars.
Charles H Mourne 364 W Franklin St paid a $14 fine and costs after pleading guilty to an unsafe operation charge filed July 6 1969 by police. He must report to his military station before his case goes to the Nelsonville Mayor's Court. Inside Homer Twoielder Sandy Alomar hits one major league home run in Anaheim Stadium last June 2 406 feet inside the park.
In a 1970 Nelsonville City Council discussion labeled Old Business, officials push for water works improvements, better water division management, sanitary sewer upgrades including a new disinfection process, and a city plan with zoning. They warn funding limits may delay projects like sewer line extensions, water distribution reviews, brick street upkeep, and proper resurfacing, while noting recent hydrant replacements, sign updates, and plans for a new city hall council chamber move.
A series of community and fraternal meetings are announced for Nelsonville and Glenford. Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion meets Monday at 7 45 pm. Nelsonville York City Board of Education holds an organizational session Monday at 6 30 pm. Philo Dorain Lodge No 137 F and AM gathers Monday at 7 30 pm with Fellowcrafts Degree for two candidates. Nelsonville Citizens Council plans a Sunday 7 30 pm meeting. Endora Chapter No 72 Order of the Eastern Star sponsors a high mage sale January 10 at the Legion War Memorial Building with pickup calls to 753 2834.
Logan city council appoints 28 year old Democrat Schultz to fill the unexpired term of the late Richard Schultz. The vote was unanimous, with Ed Dalton and Al Ganocy leading the motion. Schultz joins four Democrats on the council as Republicans hold two seats, and oath of office was given along with president pro tem Dalton. The first regular meeting is set for January 18 and committees were named for budget and various city functions.
WELSONVILLE New hymnals for the Doanville Chapel will be dedicated by the Rev. J Lloyd Evans at the 9 am service on Sunday. The gift, Songs For Christian Worship, comes from the Rhoda Circle of Nellsonville First Presbyterian Church.
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