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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1965
Page
10
Three members of the Nelsonville City Planning Commission met at the council chambers to organize and review proposals for a city plan. They approved action toward prep of a preliminary plan and set regular meetings for the fourth Monday each month.
Fifteen residents including Thomas Mathewson Darrel Hardy and 13 others announce willingness to run for Nelsonville city charter commission. They aim to draft a charter provision as city officials debate a full-time safety director and salary to attract qualified personnel. Candidates must secure petitions after council passes required legislation for the November election.
The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Hook of 36 Clinton St Nelsonville will mark 50 years of marriage with an open house at their home Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. They wed August 5 1915 in Glen Ebon. The couple has six children, twenty one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The Rev Hook pastors Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Nelsonville secretary Jerry Robinette of the Fish and Game Conservation League asks all anglers along the Hocking River to report any pollution sources. The group wants observations of stream conditions and water life during and after the recent acid mine runoff related fish kill to help prevent a recurrence.
Mayor William Hoffman said a city inspection will occur to enforce litter control ordinances. Residents should check their property for weeds debris junk and unlicensed abandoned autos. Violations will trigger a ten day notice to owners.
Nelsonville received $6000 Tuesday to cover flood damage repairs after the March 1964 flood. The city submitted rehab cost details to the Federal Civil Defense Agency for reimbursement.
Nelsonville reports deep well water from the city works was connected to mains at 2 p.m. Cooperation came from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Present were plant operator David Stumbo and officials. River water contamination concerns eased as tests show water safe. Residents had avoided city water during the fish kill linked to acid mine drainage. Dane Sank, 78, Nelsonville forfeited 20 dollars for failing to appear on intoxication charges. Deliah Lewis Circle of First Baptist Church will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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