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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1969

Page

6

City Gunfire Ban Reminder Near Kontner Hill

Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg warns residents it is illegal to discharge firearms within city limits. Shooting near the reservoir area has damaged a police radio transmitter and water gauge on Kontner’s Hill. Authorities note youths and adults risk lives with target practice and urge adherence to age restrictions and highway shooting laws. Arrests will follow for violations.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Kontner

Civil Service Group Discusses Pay Raises in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio Civil Service Employees Assoc. chapter hosted William H. Botkin of the state association in Columbus to discuss pay raise and employees insurance bills. A Q A period followed, with Mrs Beatrice Walters introducing the speaker. A social hour featured prizes won by Doris Darby Ben Walters Elsie Walker Helen Dishong Sarah Lanning Margie Kirkendall Venus Dane Jennie Bruce and Mary Margaret Gastin. Refreshments were served and a July 10 picnic at 6 30 p m at the Nelsonville city park was announced.

Botkin Beatrice Walters Doris Darby Ben Walters Elsie Walker Helen Dishong Sarah Lanning Margie Kirkendall Venus Dane Jennie Bruce Mary Margaret Gastin Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Nelsonville

Nelsonville Meetings and Local Notices

Community notices list practice session for inspection by Eudora Chapter No. 72 Eastern Star and a postponed June education board meeting to June 17. Royal Arch Encampment No. 376 Odd Fellows meet midweek. Church and club events include Golden Rule Class at First United Methodist and senior citizens club potluck. A Boy Scout parents meeting is planned. Mrs. Mabel Barnecut is hospitalized in intensive care.

Eudora Chapter No Order of the Eastern Star Michael Ohlinger Nelsonville-York City Royal Arch Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall First United Methodist Church Ruth Patton Bessemer Road Eva Fuller Imogene Kennedy Marie Weiss Lucille Steenrod Phyllis Betts Nelsonville Mabel Barnecut Columbus St Mount St. Mary Hospital

Permit Lifted For Tavern

Ohio Department of Liquor Control suspended Eva Sanborn Center Cafe Nelsonville for 14 days from July 2 to July 16 for furnishing beer to minors and allowing consumption on premises on January 31.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control Eva Sanborn Center Cafe Columbus St Nelsonville

Graduate Wins Aid For Sport

Nelsonville York graduate Steve Levering has earned a four year grant in aid baseball scholarship to Centenary College in Shreveport Louisiana. He is the son of Reginald and his wife and has been a four year varsity baseball player, a varsity football member, and two years with the undefeated reserve basketball team. Levering plans to major in physical education.

Nelsonville Steve Levering Nelsonville-York High School Centenary College Shreveport Reginald Levering North Grosvenor St Levering

City income tax receipts near predicted annual total

City auditor reports 90 612 34 dollars collected from April 1 1968 to April 31 1969 under the one percent income tax. Officials warn against non vital capital projects as the tax nears the predicted 100 000 annual level. Mayor Hill eary asks for prioritized suggestions to maximize capital improvements. Taxpayers urge no new taxes while ensuring advance public notice before spending.

Earl Hilleary

Two Nelsonville Boys to Attend Buckeye Boys State

Nelsonville York High School juniors Dick Standish and Jim Chickreil will attend the 32nd Buckeye Boys State as delegates. Sponsored by Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion and the Nelsonville Rotary Club, the sessions run at Ohio University from Thursday through June 20.

Nelsonville Dick Standish Omar Standish Riverside Jim Chickreil James Chickrell E. Columbus St Buckeye Boys Glenford Dugan American Legion Nelsonville Rotary Club Nelsonville-York High School Ohio University

Fire Chief Clarence Hall Returns From Vacation

Nelsonville Fire Chief Clarence Hall resumes duties after a one week break at his Muskingum River cottage near Stockport.

Nelsonville Clarence Hall Muskingum River Stockport

Puckett Assigned Air Force Recruiter in Newburgh

Nelsonville staff Sgt Darrell G Puckett son of Mrs Sybil R Puckett 89 Third St Nelsonville has completed the U S Air Force recruiter course at Lackland AFB Texas He is designated as an official Air Force recruiter at Newburgh NY and previously served at Stewart AFB NY A 1962 Nelsonville High School graduate he has completed a Vietnam tour Also Nelsonville Pandorian Club to attend a tea Thursday at 8 15 p m at the home of Mrs Richard Yorde Murray City Road Mrs James Shumaker program chairman and each member will bring a guest.

Nelsonville Darrell G. Puckett Sybil R. Puckett Third St U. S. Air Force Lackland Afb Tex Puckett Stewart Afb N.Y Air Force Newburgh Nelsonville High School Vietnam Pandorian Club Richard Yorde Murray City Road James Shumaker

Picnic Supper At Nelsonville Park Hosts Pythians

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias and Py thian Sisters plan a park picnic at Shelters House. Families bring their own meals while coffee is provided. A Grand Lodge officer from Springfield will show films of the Pythian Home and discuss programs. Event begins at 7 p.m. with an afterword program chaired by Chancellor Commander Dr. Edward L. Murphy.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Nelsonville City Park Pythians Springfield Edward L. Murphy

Wellston Graduate Earns Law Degree at OSU

Tom Weber, a 1966 Wellston High School graduate, earned a doctor of law degree from Ohio State University in OSU stadium ceremonies. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Weber of Wellston and plans to work for the Ohio Attorney General's office.

Wellston Tom Weber Ohio University Ohio State University OSU Weber John L. Weber Wellston High School Ohio Attorney General's Office

No Action On Street Work Bid At Nelsonville Meeting

The Nelsonville street committee took no action on resurfacing plans after the council session. The sole bidder was F. H. Brewer Company of Lancaster offering 28 433 80 dollars. The Board of Control did not act on the bid.

Nelsonville F. H. Brewer Company Lancaster Board of Control

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Vaikinburg Civil Service Group Nelsoth Ohio Civil Service Employes Assoc William H. Botkin The Association In Columbus Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Episcopal Church Boy Scout Troop 67 First Christian Church J. Elmer Davis Limue Ireland Johnson Shaffer Heating MAIN Murray City, Ohio Robertson Heating Supply Company Sgt Athens Ohio Cen Glenshire Dacron Buckeye Mart Men's & Boy's Beachcombers Onsford
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