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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1969

Page

3

Man Of Year Finalists Rally For School Levy Support

Three finalists for Man of the Year advocate support for a local school levy. Brundige, a middle school teacher, cites education as essential for community benefit. Mollica, a city lawyer, argues teachers are underpaid and local taxes should fund schools. Nitzschke backs the current tax system as best available, stressing education priorities. Grover reports $2.06 campaign cost with $1,400 raised to fund ads and mailings by a large volunteer effort.

Mollica Adlicifor Brundige Niteschke Athens Nitzschke Tad Grover 50S Finance Committee Joseph Vanity Jr Greg Biach

Firefighters tackle grass blaze on East Hill near Hastings Road

Richland Area firemen climbed a steep hill behind Farley's Dry Cleaner on Hastings Road to extinguish a grass fire on East Hill. The alarm rang at 5 p.m. and volunteers reached the blaze in a rocky, hik er prone area.

Richland Area East Hill Farley's Dry Cleaner Hastings Road

Houston Alumni Chapter to Honor Aldens at May Dinner

The Houston OHIO Alumni Association plans a Warwick Hotel dinner Friday in May honoring outgoing University President Dr Vernon R Alden and Mrs Alden and Mr and Mrs Alan F Riedel. Dr Alden will speak at the event.

Houston The Ohio University Alumni Association Vernon R. Alden All Alan F. Riedel Warwick’ Hotel Dr. Alden

Miss Sprout Undergoes Kidney Surgery in Parkersburg

Rowena Sprout, executive secretary of the Athens County Child Welfare Board, is recovering at St Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg after a Thursday kidney stone operation. Aides at the Children's Home say she is doing well and will stay about two weeks, followed by a four to six week recovery after returning to Athens. She was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday and transferred to St Joseph's Wednesday.

Rowena Sprout Athens County Child Welfare Board St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Miss Sprout Athens Miss Sproud Sheltering Arms Hospital St. Joseph's

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