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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1970

Page

10

Tri County Vocational Board Elects Officers At Session

The Tri County District Joint Vocational Board re elected Roland Pierce as president and Robert Hampton as vice president during the organizational session. The six members kept monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Vocational High School board room. Salaries for nine members stay at 20 dollars per regular meeting with a 10 cent per mile travel allowance. A two month January February operation appropriation of 194 306 dollars was approved. Supt. Porter presided and swore in James Eggleston and Pierce for new terms. Lawrence Thomas joined from Athens County school board. George Blosser was clerk treasurer. A proposed clerk treasurer raise to 4500 dollars failed 3 to 3, with a two year probation maintained at 4200 dollars. An assistant clerk treasurer position was approved at 190 dollars monthly for two years. Blosser’s and Opperman’s salaries partly paid from Technical Institute funds. Clerk’s bond set at 20000 dollars and assistant’s at 19000. A regular session followed the organizational meeting.

Nelsonville Roland Pierce Robert H. Hampton Tri-County Joint Vocational Board of Education Tri - County Vocational High School T. C. Porter James Eggleston Pierce Lawrence Thomas Athens County School Board George Blosser Risch Eggleston Moore Pratt Thomas Elizabeth Opperman Vocationa Blosser C. F. Harper Porter State Department of Education Federal Health, Education and Welfare

Pirouette Club Names 1970 71 Program Committee

NELSONVILLE The Pirouette Club met at the Little House with hostesses Mrs Wayne Dixon and Mrs James McManaway. President Mrs Jerry Cline appointed the program committee for 1970 71: Mrs Dick Covert, Mrs Roger Smith, Mrs Richard Johnson, and Mrs Ned Carter. Covert chair. Traveling prizes went to Mrs Robert Fick and Mrs Eugene Sanborn. Members then joined in square dancing.

Nelsonville Little House Wayne Dixon James McManaway Jerry Cline Dick Covert Roger Smith Richard Johnson Ned Carter Covert Robert Fick Eugene Sanborn

Chief Warns Drivers of Crackdown in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg announces a crackdown on traffic violations after officers report cars parked on the wrong side of streets and in restricted zones near intersections. He notes several accidents tied to restricted parking and says many violations carry a $10 fine.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Valkinburg

Berry Seeks Democratic Bid For Hocking County Commissioner

Cecil Berry of 112 Mount Street Logan took out petitions signaling a bid for the Democratic nomination. Incumbent Democrat Ernest Shull is expected to seek the nomination, while Shull fills an unexpired term once held by the late Republican Russell Young. Howard Earnhart, the county bridge inspector, was appointed to the vacancy but lost to Shull in the November 1968 election.

Logan Hocking County Cecil Berry Mount St. Logan Board of Elections Ernest Shull Shull Russell Young Howard Earnhart

Health Board Seeks 5 Mill Renewal Levy in May Ballot

The Logan Hocking County General Health District asks county commissioners to place a 5 mill renewal levy on the May election ballot to fund adequate health services. The plan to submit last November was not completed in time.

Logan Logan-Hocking County the Health Board

Progress Toward Motel Hotel Training Funding Reported

Supt. T. C. Porter told the Tri-County Board of Education on Wednesday night that federal and private funds are being sought to establish the motel hotel project and training program at Tri-County Vocational High School. Officials cited Appalachia Regional Office funding and a $400 000 commitment from Imperial House motel personnel.

Nelsonville Tri- County Tri-County Board of Education T. C. Porter Porter Appalachia Imperial House Squire, Sanders and Dempsey Cleveland Roland Pierce Clyde Pratt James Moore Carl Risch Pierce

Tax Forms Mailed For City Income Tax

NELSONVILLE The city income tax office is mailing final declaration forms to taxpayers under the one per cent income tax. Reports may be filed any time through April 15, per Deputy Income Tax Collector Maxine Dixon. The tax office is on the second floor of the city building.

Nelsonville Maxine Dixon The City Income Tax Office

Birth Announcement for Wrights in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wright of Nelsonville welcome a daughter. Also listed are admitted individuals: Mrs. Janice Gault Albany Elmer Traugh Mrs. Flossie Morman Nelsonville Pearl Phillips Jr Murray City Mrs. Eman Kelly Mrs. Sharon McLaughlin Raymond Windle Glouster Mrs. Roy Arbell and son Mrs. Roger Lyons and son Mrs. David Runyon and son Mrs. Paul Bourne and son Miss Mary Lou Reeves Mrs. Joy Dowler Mrs June Erdy Mrs. Joan Hanson Edward Long Mrs. Northalena Hall.

Janice Gault Albany Elmer Traugh Flossie Morman Nelsonville Pearl Phillips Jr Murray City Eman Kelly Sharon McLaughlin Raymond Windle Glouster Roy Arbell Roger Lyons David Runyon Paul Bourne Mary Lou Reeves Joy Dowler June Erdy Joan Hanson Edward Long Northalena Hall

Hocking Valley Hospital Patients and Visitors

Mrs. Roy Huffines and Master Jeffery Patton of Logan, with Donald Hamilton of New Straits ville, and others including Rocky Bownes Kenneth Mor ris and Charles Hartley. Mrs. Walter Huffman and Miss Mary Ruth Krinn also listed. Mrs. James Hollenbaugh of Sheppard Street returned home after a week at University Hospital Columbus.

Roy Huffines Jeffery Patton Logan Donald Hamilton New Straitsville Rocky Bownes Kenneth Morris Charles Hartley Walter Huffman Mary Ruth Krinn Nelsonville James Hollenbaugh Sheppard Street University Hospital Columbus Hocking

Rebekahs Install Officers in Nelsonville Lodge

Mrs. Lucretia Adams was installed Tuesday night as noble grand of Rebekah Lodge No. 906. Installing officer Gwen Canale was assisted by Dorothy McClain. New officers include Kathryn Steenrod, Maxine Dixon, Jamie Steenrod, Mary Sparks, Flora Lechfeidner, Rita Neel, Dorothy Adams, Mildred Andrews, Lucille Steenrod, Judith Maccombs, Leah Fick, Pauline Knowlton, Shirley Robinette, Barbara Arbell. Candidates to be initiated next meeting. refreshments served.

Nelsonville Lucretia Adams Rebekah Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Gwen Canale Dorothy McClain Kathryn Steenrod Maxine Dixon Jamie Steenrod Mary Sparks Flora Lechfeidner Rita Neel Dorothy Adams Mildred Andrews Lucille Steenrod Noble Grand Judith Maccombs Leah Fick Outside Sentinel Pauline Knowlton Inside Sentinel Shirley Robinette Barbara Arbell

Hocking Valley Coin Club Sets Sunday Meeting

The Hocking Valley Coin Club plans a 2 p.m. meeting Sunday in City Hall council chambers. A 1 p.m. social hour precedes the session, with a coin auction to follow the business agenda.

Coin Club Hocking Valley Coin Club Council City Hall

Nelsonville Public Library Trustees reelect Knight as president

Nelsonville Public Library board of trustees met for a reorganization. James G. Knight was re-elected president with Mrs. Larry Flowers as secretary and Kenneth Davis as vice president. Badger appointed to fill an unexpired term. other members named.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Library Board of Trustees Public Square James G. Knight Larry Flowers Kenneth Davis Irvin Badger Harry Baden Badger Nelsonville- York City

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