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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

7

Non Academic Workers Press Demands On Promotions

The union argues inequities exist across classifications and calls for competitive exams for advancement. Ward Wilson outlines a housekeeping reorganization with targeted promotions and a training program while denying current job eliminations. He notes certification gaps and state law on merit systems, as talks continue with no immediate tests for all staff.

Ward Wilson Wilson McGee Wayne Ward Columbus Ward Ohio U

Absenteeism in Cincinnati public schools rises sharply

Absenteeism Monday reached 22 percent of total enrollment as 3,862 students did not attend, about double usual rates. Officials declined to comment on a boycott led by the Black Student Union mainly protesting reinstatement procedures. A 250-person, mostly Black, adult group marched near the Board of Education Building while city leaders met privately to discuss the situation.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Public John Shreve Black Student Union BSU Board of Education Eugene Ruehlmann John Held

Help Fight Blaze Near Point Pleasant Firefighters Aid Buffalo Dept

Ten Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department members and two junior firefighters responded to a midnight alarm to assist the Buffalo Fire Department in a Putnam County house fire near the Mason County line. The unoccupied residence was destroyed.

Point Pleasant Buffalo Fire Department Putnam County Mason County

Cited Chauncey Tim Rea Mer Charge of Missing Taillight

Timothy Rea mer of Dayton was cited into mayor s court by Marshal Ralph McKibben for a taillight violation. He was fined five dollars.

Chauncey Timothy Reamer Dayton Ralph McKibben

WSCS Holds Church Meet at Glouster Methodist Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service met in church social rooms with hosts Mrs. Zelpha Brown and Mrs. Lillie White assisted by Mrs. Mildred Hines. Vera Meade led the program with devotions by Pauline Gamwell. A vocal duet by Meade and Walton and readings of The Ten Commandments of Human Relations framed the event. Officers nominated: President Mrs. Guinther, Vice President Mrs. Mildred Hines, Secretary Mrs. Meade, Treasurer Mrs. Ethel Blower. Refreshments were served to members and one guest, Mrs. Charles Passmore.

Glouster Women’s Society of Christian Service Glouster Methodist Church Zelpha Brown Lillie White Mildred Hines Vera Meade Pauline Gamwell Guinther Meade Ethel Blower Charles Passmore

Rothwell Club Closes Season with Luncheon

GLOUSTER The Rothwell Club ended its year with a Thursday noon luncheon at the Hotel Gordon. President Mrs. Dave Cox welcomed new member Miss Helen Dennison and plans were made for a post season lunch May 17 at Burr Oak Lodge led by Mrs. Norbert Johnston and Mrs. James Van Fossen.

Glouster Rothwell Gordon Dave Cox Helen Dennison Burr Oak Lodge Norbert Johnston James van Fossen

Chauncey Local Meetings And Activities Schedule

Chauncey alumni gather tonight at 7 30 p m at Tom Kranyik’s home. Brownie Troop meets 3 30 to 4 30 p m Wednesday with time change. Cub Scout den at Parish House 5 p m Wednesday. Millfield CYF 7 30 p m Wednesday. Friendship Class 7 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs Pearl Chase’s High Street home. Mass at Chauncey Catholic Mission 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Chauncey Tom Kranyik Chauncey Brownie Chauncey Cub Scout den Dale Cantor Paul Chesser Millfield Cyf Chauncey Friendship Pearl Chase High Street Chauncey Catholic Mission

Replacing Gas Lines Is Started In Chauncey

Work began Monday by Columbia Gas Co to replace two to six inch gas lines in Chauncey and northeast streets at Converse Sycamore to Lexington Avenue. Hughes Construction Co handles the project cost over $50,000 with lines running from Converse corner through area.

Chauncey Columbia Gas Co Converse Street Sycamore Street Converse Lexington Avenue Hughes Construction Co

Area Deaths in Vinton and Nearby Cities

SGT Paul L Yost 27 of Vinton Route 1 killed in action in Vietnam May 2. He was born May 10 1941 in Gallia County and is survived by his wife Barbara George Yost and their four month old son he never met. He was drafted April 5 1967 and served six months in Vietnam, sixth Gallia County casualty. Funeral arrangements pending. Also listed are Alta Douglas 67 Albany died in Mount St Mary Hospital after long illness. Survived by son Pearl and other relatives. services Thursday in Hughes Funeral Home. Patricia K Stevens 18 Canton died aged 18 from heart condition after rheumatic fever. Survived by daughter Stacy and several relatives. services Thursday at Fawcett Stone Funeral Home in Chesterhill with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday after 4 p.m. at the Chesterhill funeral home.

Vinton Paul L. Yost Vinton Route 1 Vietnam Gallia County Bert Yost Barbara George Yost Yost Athens Alta Douglas Albany Mount St. Mary Hospital Douglas Athens County James and Mary McManamay Commonwealth and General Telephone Co’s First Christian Church Waldo Earl Pearl Parkersburg W. Va Maude Wells Ashland Hazel Hurley Columbus Wilda Dewhurst Nelsonville Doris Farmer Chester McManamay Orient Emily McManamay Hughes Funeral Home Joe B. Maffett Jeffers Cemetery Chesterhill Patricia K Stevens Girrard Ave Canton Dale Gladys Mayle Stevens Stacy Timmy Jimmy Connie Lindsey Stevens Agnes Mayle Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Ralph Tate Chesterhill Cemetery

Lausche Faces Voters in Bitter Democratic Senate Test

Ohio voters head to the polls in a Democratic primary with Sen. Frank J. Lausche defending his long record against John J. Gilligan. The outcome shapes the November race against Republican William B. Saxbe as turnout is forecast high across 12,886 precincts.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche John J. Gilligan Lausche U.S. Senate Executive Committee Gilligan U.S Ted W. Brown Brown Lausche-Gilligan William B. Saxbe Laxbe Senate Upper Michigan William L. White Mount Vernon Albert E. Payne Springfield

Maxwell Hosts Past Noble Grands Club Meeting in Glouster

Mrs. N R Maxwell entertained the Past Noble Grands Club on Madison Street with Mrs. Ralph Dugan presiding and a scripture lesson by the hostess. Members signed cards to shut ins Sophia Vegso and Harley Kittle, discussed a spring dinner at Burr Oak Lodge, and awarded a mystery prize to Ed Moore. Eleven members attended. refreshments served. Next meeting will be with Mrs. H H Zimmer.

Glouster N. R. Maxwell Noble Grands Club Madison Street Ralph Dugan Sophia Vegso Harley Kittle Burr Oak Lodge Ed Moore H. H. Zimmer

Hocking Hospital Case Postponed in Hocking County Court

Logan reports the trial of Mrs. Sterling Lewis and co-defendants on conspiracy to defraud Hocking County over hospital billings was postponed due to defense attorney illness. The case involves Lindsay Consulting Service and a civil suit seeking $34,711. Trial rescheduled for June 29 before Judge William Ammer.

James Stilwell Doctor’s Hospital Columbus Lewis and Sappington Lindsay Consulting Service Lewises Forrest Moore

OES Inspection Held At Glouster Temple

Cora Webb deputy grand matron led annual inspection of Thea Chapter 192 at the Glouster Masonic Temple Worthy Matron Hilma Barrett and Worthy Patron Delmar Gladden presided. Guests included Roberta M. Mindling Edith Conger Bertha Huffman and Naomi King with many district and grand officers. Visitors hailed from multiple Ohio chapters and were welcomed with a membership pin ceremony and refreshment service.

Glouster Cora Webb Order of Eastern Star Thea Masonic Temple Hilma Barrett Delmar Gladden International Temple Committee Ohio Roberta K. Mindling Edith Conger Bertha Huffman Naomi King Ruth Mary Grosvenor Arizona Thea Chapter

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