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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
8
A local letter argues for a city registry at the town hall to connect residents with available work both full and part time. It critiques state services as costly and distant, urges voter scrutiny of candidates, and notes upcoming November elections with school consolidation and charter government issues.
Nelsonville council discusses billing private-property weed cutting on tax bills. City can send workers to clear lots and charge the land, with the auditor certifying charges. Pleasantview Ave residents question a 20 foot street strip and possible city encroachment. A survey may be needed to settle the claim.
Nelsonville mayor William Hoffman told the city council that relocating Route 216 near the Monday Creek bridge will cost $2350 for the city's share. He noted 390 feet of nearby water line must be moved, costing $7650 if the state performs the work. The mayor believes the city can complete the job at less cost and says the administration favors obtaining domestic water from wells, to be investigated with a well drilling firm. A council meeting with the mayor, service director, and drilling contractor is planned to discuss the water issue.
Haydenville residents report weekend gatherings with relatives across Ohio and Michigan. Families from Nelsonville Columbus Topeka and Pontiac are mentioned visiting in Lexington Petaluma San Francisco and the Redwood Forest area, with several on extended vacations and out of town guests.
Storys Run brief lists numerous visits and stays. Mr and Mrs J M Conkle return from Ashville while relatives from Marietta Memphis Columbus Kananga Gallipolis and Akron visit or stay with local families. Other guests include Squire Taylor clan and Mrs Pearl Searls with Kyger and Elmer Molis, W Va links.
Cub Scout Pack 64 will receive its new charter Sunday at the First Methodist Church during the 10 30 a m service. The church sponsors the pack and Gilbert Stalder is Cubmaster. Col David Smith USAF ROTC Instructor at Ohio University and Hock Hocking District Scout Committee member will present. All Cubs Den Mothers and Pack Committeemen should attend. uniforms are requested.
Mr and Mrs Bill Boston hosted weekend visitors including Garland Boston Alvin Tex William Boston and Paul Nease with families from Middletown Rio Grande Morristown and Morristown Pearl Cody John Deeter Gillilan and others from Canton Columbus and Crooksville spent time in Coolville Smoky Mountains and Virginia Beach trips noted. A cooking tip suggests scoring fat on meat before broiling to prevent curling.
Social roundup from New Marshfield features Dan and Ardath Llewellyn extended family visits in Owensburg Athens and Columbus. Attendees include the Hawk and Martin families and guests. A June 29 Zion Baptist Church wedding in Cuyahoga Falls ties in relatives from the area.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Violet and Mr and Mrs Dorsel Miller and sons attended the Miller reunion at Forked Run Lake recently. Mr and Mrs Chester Miller and family Calidonia Ohio and Mr and Mrs Branch Miller Parkersburg recently visited their brother Mr and Mrs Dorsel Miller.
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