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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1967

Page

7

Nelsonville York district debates school colors and nickname

Nelsonville York City High School students picked blue and gray with Rebels as the nickname for the new high school. Petitions circulate for another vote while the district watches color harmony and band uniform plans. Band boosters prepare for new uniforms and an estimated $10,000 may be needed.

Nelsonville York City Rebels Nelsonville High School Jack Hillyer

On The Square warns of cross purposes in forest areas near Initial Rocks

A local column notes government and timber interests clash over forest use near Initial Rocks, with hikers and recreation promoted yet messes left by timbering crews. Officials plan cleanup at taxpayer expense, while Easter seasons brings advice on humane care of chicks ducks and rabbits sold commercially for children.

United States Forest Service Snake Hollow Jesus Christ

Murray City Sunrise Easter Service Reminder

Murray City Methodist Church announces Easter Sunday sunrise service at 5 30 a.m. with worship and hymn singing to follow. All parishioners and neighbors invited to attend and share in the dawn observance.

Murray City Methodist Church

Easter Services Set At Christian Church Nelsonville

Easter sunrise services at First Christian Church announced by Rev Thomas Stockdale with a 530 AM start and guest speaker James Knight. A candlelight processional will feature junior and dance choirs, with communion, Hosanna offering by the junior choir, and accompaniment by Sandra White. The Holy City presented by the chancel choir directed by Don Shafer, with Dr J L Webb and Sigrid Love on organ and piano. A light breakfast by the Christian Youth Fellowship follows. The 1030 AM worship adds communion and sermon Gods Way With Man, with chancel choir performing selections from the Easter cantata The Resurrection Song.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Thomas Stockdale Holy City Don Shafer J. L. Webb Sigrid Love Christian Youth Fellowship

Democrats Oppose Two Issues in Nelsonville Primary

In Nelsonville York Township Democrat Club opposes Issue One and Issue Two on May ballot at IOOF Hall. Fifty members heard candidates for mayor and council seek votes, with a special meeting planned April 13 to finalize get out the vote. Also noted are local church WSCS activities, student Easter breaks, dog-control arrests, vaccine egg hunt, and Garden Club plans.

Nelsonville York Township Democrat Club Bond Commission IOOF West Columbus Street William Hoffman Marjorie Mitchell Athens County Charles Pancake Don Kern Second Ward Carl Young Matt Adkins Darrell Figgins Fourth Ward Mabel Tigner Hoffman

Local Names in Community Births and Notices

Mr and Mrs William Nutter of New Straitsville welcome a daughter. Other listed individuals include Steve Bessenger Corning Ralph Fick Logan Route 2 Master David Campbell Jacksonville Charles Stowers Nelsonville Route 1 John Hull Nelsonville Mrs Larry Decker and son Mrs Julia Webb Mrs Helen Wingrove Merrill Coey Mrs Mary West Alfred Nevil Charles Gilkey.

William Nutter New Straitsville Steve Bessenger Corning Ralph Fick Logan David Campbell Jacksonville Charles Stowers Nelsonville John Hull Larry Decker and Son Julia Webb Helen Wingrove Merrill Coey Mary West Alfred Nevil Charles Gilkey

Nelsonville water plant remodels upgrade lab space

Watson Wolfe, superintendent, reports the city water treatment plant is undergoing remodeling with new tables and cabinets installed. Improvements follow the State Health Department recommendations.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe State Health Department

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