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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1969

Page

10

Ohio House To Reach Full Strength In Columbus

Toledo attorney Arthur Wilkowski, chosen by Democrats to fill the 79th District seat, was set to be sworn in and bring the Ohio House to 99 members, but bad weather delayed his trip. Meantime bills on public utilities were introduced, including a proposal to exempt holding companies from the franchise tax, backed by Sen. Howard Cook and including several major utilities.

Columbus Ohio Ohio House of Representatives Toledo Arthur Wilkowski House Wilkowski Marigene Valiquette Senate Lucas County General Assembly Howard C. Cook Cook Pennsylvania Delaware George E. Mastics Cleveland Public Utilities Commission of Ohio PUCO Mastics Cleveland Republican Ohio Bell Telephone Co Youth Commission

McArthur Savings and Loan Marks 80 Years of Service

The McArthur Savings and Loan Company will celebrate 80 years on April 12, date of incorporation in 1889. A stockholders and directors meeting elected W. W. Tinker as president D. T. Reese as vice president George A. Knox as secretary treasurer George L. Knox as assistant secretary Mrs Patty L. Clark also as assistant secretary and John L. Beckley as attorney. Directors are H. S. Hamilton George A. Knox George L. Knox Mrs. L. W. Pilcher D. T. Reese and W. W. Tinker.

H. S. Hamilton George A. Knox George L. Knox

Community weighs humane handling of roaming cats

Readers urge humane action for roaming cats amid neighborhood complaints. The piece notes cats often lack identification, Athens County shelter limits, and legal penalties under Ohio Revised Code for abandoning or harming domestic animals. It argues for responsible ownership and community aid in returning strays.

Athens County

Jeff Hall Begins Navy Training at Great Lakes

Nelsonville resident Jeff Hall, son of Mr and Mrs Dick Hall of 23 Monroe Street, is in basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station after enlisting in September. A 1968 Nelsonville York High School graduate, Hall reported to Great Lakes in January and previously worked for Vern Coakley Construction. His military address is Seaman Recruit James Jeffrey Hall, B 453 510, Company 036, 21st Battalion, Second Regiment, Recruit Training Command.

Nelsonville Jeff Hall Dick Hall Monroe St Great Lakes Naval Training Station Nelsonville- York High School Hall Navy Great Lakes Vern Coakley Construction James Jeffrey Hall 21St Batallion Recruit Training Command

Ohio State Honor Roll List Noted For Autumn Quarter

COLUMBUS Ohio State University releases its autumn quarter honor roll with undergraduates achieving high averages. Named readers include Suz anne Ball Logan Route 2 Lowell Amsbury Frances Bodimer Eureka Star Route Marie Clark Gallipolis Wayne Dennis David Magnussen Bruce Carter Ann Lower Nelsonville Vincent Goodwin Ann Wilcoxen Racine Route 2. Each student held at least 12 credit hours and earned a 3.0 to 4.0 GPA.

Columbus Ohio State University Suzanne Ball Logan Lowell Amsbury Gallipolis Frances Bodimer Eureka Star Marie Clark Wayne Dennis David Magnussen Bruce Carter New Plymouth Ann Lower Nelsonville Vincent Goodwin Pomeroy Ann Wilcoxen Racine

Nelsonville Meetings and Local Club Activities

The Nelsonville Board of Trade holds its annual meeting tonight at 7 at Patrick's Steak House to elect eight directors and present reports. The Hock-Hocking Gun Club meets Saturday at 7 in the Odd Fellows Hall to review activities and plan programs. Dues for 1969 are payable now. A joint dinner for Pythians of Valley Lodge No 169 and Valley Temple No 137 is tonight at 6 30 in the Pythian dining room. Libby Phillips shows films from a Holy Land trip. Saffron costs about 100 dollars per pound, made from 75 000 saffron blossoms.

Nelsonville Board of Trade Patrick’s Hock-Hocking Gun Club Odd Fellows Hall Jackson Street Charles Blair Pythians Valley Lodge No. 169 Valley Temple No. 137 Pythian Libby Phillips The Holy Land

Rose Club Plans Bigger Christmas Decorations

Tuppers Plains January Rose Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Griffiths home heard praise for Christmas decorations and home judging. Plans to enlarge decorations for Christmas 1969 and a birthday fund were discussed. Program on Christmas flowering gift plants and Poinsettia care led by Mrs. Hazel Barnhill. Next meeting set for February 19 at Mrs. Lois McCain.

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Kenneth Griffith Frank Goebel Hazel Barnhill

Ball Appointed to Law Committee in District 15

Mayor Earl Hilleary and Police Chief Max Valkinburg attended a District 15 law enforcement meeting at St Clairesville. An executive committee was formed to direct an area program and Claire Ball Jr., Athens County prosecutor, was named to the committee.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Max Valkinburg District 15 St. Clairesville Claire Ball Jr Athens County

Rats Feared After Dump Is Closed Near Nelsonville

After the Nelsonville dump southwest of town closed inNovember the area drew concerns of a rat invasion though residents reported no unusual activity. A dump inspection found no rats while local animals had previously fed there and the health department plans treatment to curb infestation.

Nelsonville Mudsock W. and S. Sanitation Service Glouster Athens City-County

Miss Midkiff’s 16th Birthday Party in Salem Center

Linda Midkiff celebrated her sixteenth birthday at a Salem Center home party. Games with prizes were played and door prize went to Mike Justus. Attending guests included Ricky, Kimmy, Deggie Pierce, Beechie Cooper, Wanda Cardillo, and many others, along with Linda’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Midkiff.

Salem Center Linda Midkiff Mike Justus Ricky Kimmy Deggie Pierce Beechie Cooper Wanda Cardillo Scott Napper Betty Smith William Myers Donna Weber Ellen Rice Sherrie Dinguss Glenna Keys Gloria Goff Sherrie Turner Suzette Donnie Mike Ronald Nanette Justus Gwenda Galin Roger Depay Daniel Midkiff Ray Midkiff Linda Ruby Lambert Joann Justus Grace Depay Joe Keys

Nelsonville Woman Named to Dean's List

Elyse Anne Wolfe of Nelsonville has been named to the Dean's List at Warren Wilson College Swannanoa North Carolina for superior academic achievement. A York High School graduate class of 1965, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald E Wolfe Route 1 Nelsonville. Warren Wilson College is a four year liberal arts college affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church USA.

Nelsonville Elyse Anne Wolfe Donald E. Wolfe Route 1 Warren Wilson College Swannanoa N. C Wolfe York High School Buchtel Ohio Warren Wilson United Presbyterian Church U.S.A

Maddux Announces Weekly Availability For Constituents

Representative Don S. Maddux new state official for the 25th District offers office hours each Monday 11 00 am to 4 00 pm at the Hocking County Commissioners office and Fridays at the Vinton County Court House. He can be reached at 111 W Mulberry St Apt 7 Lancaster. He backs election law consumer protection and salary garnishment reforms and co chairs a Democratic education task force with John Poda. Several local residents are listed as new or dismissed associated with the information.

Logan Don S. Maddux Hocking County Commissioners Office Vinton County Court House W. Mulberry St Apt Lancaster Maddux Senate House of Representatives House John Poda Akron Te Democratic Task Force of Education Agriculture and Conservation

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