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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1969

Page

7

Trash Haul Billing Explained in Nelsonville Dispute

City officials and W and S Sanitation address complaints over solid waste billing. The firm says January charges reflect December pickups and cites a 50 cent late payment penalty, though not in the city ordinance. Police chief Valkinburg warns no one may haul trash from others’ properties without a contract and requires health department inspected trucks.

Nelsonville W and S Sanitation Max Valkinburg Health Department Valkinburg

Hilleary and Ball named to area law committee

Nelsonville Mayors Earl Hilleary and Max Valkinburg attended a 13 county law enforcement conference in Marietta. Athens County Prosecutor Claire Ball Jr and Hilleary were appointed to a committee to meet in St. Clairsville to form an advisory group for the 15th district spanning Belmont to Gallia. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 aims to provide federal matching funds for police education training facility construction and organized crime and riot control.

Athens County Claire Ball Jr Hilleary St. Clairsville Belmont Gallia Marietta Valkinburg

Spaghetti Supper Planned by Millfield CWF

The Christian Women's Fellowship sponsors a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Millfield Christian Church basement. Tickets are available at the door or from any CWF member.

Millfield Christian Women’s Fellowship Millfield Christian Church CWF

Roger Kittle Installed as Glouster Kiwanis President

Roger Kittle became president of the Glouster Kiwanis Club for 1969 at a Hotel Gordon ceremony. Frank Harms of the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club installed officers, with Norman Westfall as first vice president and Joseph Bokovitz as second vice president.

Roger Kittle Kiwanis Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Frank Harms Portsmouth Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Division Norman Westfall Joseph Bokovitz Anthony Nickel Dean Ferrell Harrs Glouster Club Richard Guinther Guinther Kittle

Church Buys Historic Text From Sothebys in Exeter

Dr. Robert Mortimer Bishop of Exeter persuaded Sothebys to withdraw a historic book bearing signatures of West Country clergy who swore allegiance to King Charles after the civil war. The Diocese of Exeter purchased it for a nominal 100 pounds and will place it in diocesan archives.

Exeter England Robert Mortimer Sothebys Charles Diocese of

Teenagers Present Ole Folks Choral Mass

In Nelsonville the St. John's Episcopal Church youth group will perform an Ole Folks Choral Mass at 5 p m Sunday at the Church of the Epiphany Jefferson Street. The program features teen staged choral and instrumental music followed by a luncheon and social hour in the undercroft with a community invitation to youth attendance.

Nelsonville St. John’s Episcopal Church Lancaster

Illegal Entry Blocked In South Africa

Pretoria reports a government crackdown on illegal immigrants by land and sea. Brigadier P J Venter says both blacks and whites seek jobs, with some Africans crossing Kruger National Park into South Africa, risking dangers and slipping across unprotected borders or from the sea.

Pretoria South Africa P. J. Venter Kruger National Park Mozambique Rhodesia Venter

South Africa Urges Tourism Shift to Sun and Sea

Kimberley South Africa MP F J Cronje advocates refocusing tourism from game reserves to sun and sea to boost foreign exchange as gold output is expected to fall. Cronje, also Netherlands Bank of South Africa chairman, says tourism offers the best comparative advantage.

Kimberly South Africa F. J. C. Cronje Cronje Netherlands Bank of South Africa

Nuptial Laws face change in Scotland amid runaways

In Edinburgh the Presbyterian Church of Scotland calls for a six month residency requirement for both spouses to marry, tightening rules that currently require only 15 days residence and public declarations. Also noted is the Oakland Athletics scheduling 39 night games at home in 1969 after 60 at night the prior season.

Edinburgh Scotland Scoutland Presbyterian Church of Scotland Oakland Athletics

Moon journey waiting list grows at Pan Am

Pan American World Airways has a two year old moon flight waiting list with about 200 reservations. Family prospects include Richard E Abruscato and spouse with two children from Seaford New York. Others like Bob Wishnick of Scarsdale New York express serious interest for future generations. No deposits yet. Passenger comfort during blast off remains a key issue.

New York Pan American World Airways Pan Am Outer Space Richard FE. Abruscato Seaford N.Y Bob Wishnick Scarsdale, N.Y Syracuse University

Nelsonville Airman Completes Basic Training at Amarillo

Airman Michael W. Guess son of Mr and Mrs Robert M Guess of Nelsonville has finished basic training at Amarillo Air Force Base Texas and will train in the supply field at Lowry Air Force Base Colorado He is a 1966 Nelsonville High School graduate and earned an AA degree in 1963 from Mountain State College Parkersburg West Virginia His new address is Airman Michael W Guess AF 11712296 Box B 3633 Lowry Air Force Base Colorado 80230

Nelsonville Michael W. Guess Robert M. Guess St. Charles St Amarillo Air Force Base Texas Lowry Afb Colo Guess Nelsonville High School The Mountain State College Parkersburg W. Va Lowry Air Force Base

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits Local Residents

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists admissions including Ruth Hook of Nelsonville Laura Hummel Helen Heine of Logan Route 2 and Joseph H Malone of New Plymouth Route 1. Also admitted are Julie Ann Rheinscheld of Logan Route 1 Kay Mitchell Athens Route 4 and Deborah Lehman among others.

Ruth Hook Nelsonville Laura Hummel Helen Heine Logan Charles Heine Jane Stickhorn Shawnee Kay Mitchell Athens Julie Ann Rheinscheld Paul M. Russell Glouster Joseph H. Malone New Plymouth William N. Irwin Mary Ann Dearing Mary Adams Chester Woodrum Louise Mount Tom Glissen Deborah Lehman Charles G . Faires Eva Mae Thomas

Nelsonville library names Knight president with budget OK’d

Nelsonville Public Library trustees elected James G. Knight president and approved a 1949 operating budget of 87 698.63. The board set monthly meetings for the second Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Other officers include Dix Powell as vice president Mrs Larry Flowers as secretary and J K Kinneer as clerk.

Nelsonville Public Library Knight Nelsonville Kenneth Bodyer Athens County Library Service

Office Closed For Changes In Nelsonville

The law offices of Attorney Francis White on Washington Street are temporarily closed for remodeling. Expected to reopen early next week after paneling acoustical ceiling and central heating and air conditioning system installations.

Nelsonville Francis White Washington Street

Mason Clinic Fire Knocks Out Mason Telephone Lines

A fire that destroyed the Mason Clinic cut Mason telephone service. Workers began repairing lines Thursday morning. Meigs County divorce action filed as Mary Corsey of Pomeroy sues Ther O Corsey of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Mason Meigs CO Mary Corsey Ther O Corsey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ball Area Law Committee Earl Hilleary West Union Street Nelsonville, Ohio Dairy Guild Nelsonville Pure Milk Co Athens Kiwanis Club Llegal Goodness Moon Journey Mount St. Mary Hospital Middleport Office Machines Division Follett Store Logan's
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