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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1969

Page

5

Athens Considers Human Relations Commission Bill

The Athens City Council plans first reading Monday for a bill to establish a seven member Human Relations Commission appointed by council to address discrimination complaints and set policy to curb bias. The meeting at City Hall 7:30 pm will also discuss bid ads for 994000 in urban renewal loan notes, jail food service, Appalachian Highway land sale, and renewal with the Southeastern Mental Health Center for fire protection.

Athens Human Relations Commission Athens Council Ing Tho City Appalachian Highway Southeastern Mental Health, Center For Fire Protection

Heart Fund Committee Membership Revealed in Athens County

Athens City Chairman Robert Psinka announced the Heart Fund Committee members. Include Mrs Carl Guslav-Son as secretary, Mrs Alan Fox as publicity chair, Gerald Stauffer as treasurer, Leland Reynolds as Ohio University chair, Nick Cardaras as Glouster chair, and Dave De Vour as Nelsonville chair. Channel 7 Athens TV will host a Heart Fund telethon from 11 pm February 22 to February 23. Psinka and Jack Anastas urge full cooperation from area residents when Heart Fund volunteers call.

Athens County Heart Fund Committee Athens City Robert Psinka Carl Guslav- Son Alan Fox Chaiman Gerald Stauffer Leland

Hotels and Motels Call for Trained Men and Women

A 48 page brochure from Lewis Hotel Motel Schools promotes hospitality careers in hotels motels resorts and country clubs. It touts at home or on site study for manager positions hostess housekeeper and 45 other roles with potential benefits including meals and housing. Contact Regional Admissions Center Columbus Ohio for a free copy.

Mary Bourke Lews Motel High St Columbus Ohio Lewis Hotel Etd National Association of Trade and Technical Schools National Home Study Council

Birth Announced at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Larry Corvath announce the birth of a daughter. Admitted list includes Robert Wooten Kenny Thompson Betty Weed Nelms Mazel Tol Athens. Transfers noted to Lancaster Fairfield Hospital and various patients and their daughters.

Larry Corvath Thens Robert Wooten Kenny ‘Thomppson Betty Weed le Nelms Athens Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Willian’ Whaley Harold Braley Airs John Meyer David Ulbrich James Dame Carl Fierce John Dixon Gary Reynolds Estalla Cole Donald Lawrence James Allman

Land Deed Reconciled in Logan Court

Common Pleas Court Judge John Bolin ordered reconveyance of a Logan city deed to Lilian Sayre of Athens and payment of $892 in land contract dues. Sayre petitioned Aug 24 1967 for cancellation of a deed to Emma Murphy of The Plains regarding 132 Gallagher Ave Logan. Petitions describe a 1963 agreement where Murphy cared for Sayre and handled the contract with Rex and Marie Marlin, alleging bad faith and withheld payments.

Common Pleas Court John Bolin Logan City Lilian Sayre Athens Miss Sayre Emma Murphy the Plains Gallagher Ave Logan Sayre Asist Rex Marie Marlin Marlins

Service Lieutenant James P Smith Promoted in Germany

James P Smith 24 son of Mr and Mrs Norman W Smith The Plains promoted to first lieutenant serving in Germany with Army 30th Medical Group evacuation hospital supply officer A 1967 Ohio University graduate he is married to Jorge Carmichael He worked for a Cleveland accounting firm before enlisting in January 1968.

James P. Smith Norman W. Smith the Plains Germany Army 30Th Medical Group Ohio University Jorge Carmichael Athens Smith Cleveland

Free hearing tests set for Athens Ohio at Walgreen Drug

Free electronic hearing tests will be given at Full's Walgreen Drug, 21 So Court St, Athens. Appointments by calling 593-3308. Open to anyone with hearing trouble. tests use latest electronic equipment and include diagrams on causes and treatment. Visitors see how ear surgery and new methods restore hearing and are urged to test annually.

Full Court St Athens Sa. Court St Ohio

Farm Tax Clinic Set For Monday In Nelsonville Area

The second in a series of farm income tax clinics will be held Monday at Tri-County Vocational School Route 691 near Nelsonville. Kenneth E. Ackerman, county extension agent, says many farmers pay more tax than they should and the session will help save money. Topics cover Form 1040 returns for farm income and expenses, exemptions and deductions, capital gains and losses on dairy and livestock, investment credits, federal gas tax refunds, and self employment Social Security.

Tri-County Nelsonville Kenneth E Ackerman

Courtroom to Close for Renovations in Athens

The Common Pleas courtroom will shut Monday through Wednesday for renovations by James Armsbruster Co. and the Alpar Co. Work includes lowering the ceiling installing new lighting laying carpet improving heating and reducing a dealt behind the jury box. Court business will resume Thursday if possible.

Common Pleas Athens James Armsbruster Co Alpar Co

Sideburns vs Earlobe Rule At Texas High School

At L. D. Bell High School in Hurst a long sideburn rule clashes with earlobes. Principal Kenneth Potter told about 70 boys the policy requires sideburns not to extend below the earlobe. Some parents protested as students were sent home for violations.

Forth Worth Tex L. D. Bell High School Hurst Jarvars Kenneth Potter Carol Huetter Potter Huetter Bell

Proposed City Ordinance on Housing and Public Accommodations

A proposed city ordinance would bar discrimination in housing employment and public accommodations. The Human Relations Commission could appoint a conciliator to resolve grievances, advise on enforcement, and file charges in Municipal Court if needed with possible fines up to $5.

Huma Relations Commission Dbs Comino Coi Smmsey Cough HO Caniel Vcommission Tndaus

Prosecution Drops Charge Against Driver Miller

A municipal court dismissed a charge of disobeying a traffic signal against Herbert G. Miller on Friday. The case stemmed from Miller being arrested by a police officer for allegedly failing to stop at a sign on Washington Street.

Herbert G. Maller Lo Min Miller Washington Street

Romane Plumbing and Electrics Opens on Route 50

A new Athens firm named Romane Plumbing and Electrics opens recently on Route 50 about two miles east of the city corporation. The Messenger previously misreported the business as plumbing and writing or plumbing and healing.

Athens Romane Plumbing and Electrics Lumuts

Perry County Court Notes Marriage Licenses

Perry County court notes list marriage licenses for Lyan Householder age 20 of Route 1, Sheehan age 19 of Route 1, John F Barnett age 21 of City, Bene E Clark age 21, Larry Lea Tackett age 19 of New Lexington, Wilma J Polen age 19 of New Lexington. Also recorded are land transfers for Charles A Inchaueh of Reasina Town with Janet Raton 1 and Irene Lente, and Irene Lente with Berton Bapeirg Towner Laker Land. Mary Lame of Waverly hired Cone Buea Shinley of Crocs. Addie Ion to the Village of Creotstaite.

Lyan Householder Ana Hoteryn Sheehan Charles A Lnchaueh Reasina Janite Raton Irene Berton

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