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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

9

OU Aims for Employee Benefits Via Reorganization

Ohio University personnel director Ward Wilson outlined plans to create a full table of organization for non academic staff to improve supervision duties definitions and communications. Local 1699 AFL CIO warned of possible strike if employees are not properly classified by May 20.

Ohio University Ward Wilson American Federation of State McGee Wilson Housekeeping Wayne Ward Ward

Water Sewage Plan Endorsed For The Plains Athens County

The Athens County Regional Planning Commission unanimously backed a central water and sewer plan for The Plains citing rapid growth. The Plains population was cited as 3,360 by IU Development Planning Institute and 1,148 by 1960 census.

Athens County Regional Planning Commission Plains Commission Ohio University Development Planning Institute Athens County Athens City Planning Commission Athens Athens Commission Ohio Planning Institute James Westfall Sewer and Water Committee

Poston Named Director of Hocking Conservancy District

Ralph L. Poston of near Logan was appointed director of the Hocking Conservancy District to serve the unexpired term of the late James Wells. The appointment was approved Thursday by the conservancy court and Poston took the oath of office from Athens County Clerk of Courts Marjorie Mitchell. The conservancy court also approved the district’s annual review.

Conservancy Court Poston Athens County Marjorie Mitchell James Wells Logan Harley Meyer Hocking County John Bolin

Two More Rabies Clinics Remaining

Two dates remain on the 1968 Athens County rabies clinic schedule. Dr. A A Baldwin reports strong attendance as clinics near completion. The final sessions are Shade Loch Grange Monday 4 to 5 p m and Athens County Garage Tuesday 4 to 5 p m. DAY TO MEET The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 37 holds its regular meeting at 8 tonight at the post home on E State Street.

Athens County A. A. Baldwin Shade Loch Grange Disabled American Veterans Chapter 37 Post Home E. State Street

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Admitted listed patients include Orville Stove Betty Cavanaugh Bryan Burton Mrs Robert McColley Millfield Mrs Orville Taylor McArthur Mrs Michael Conley Nelsonville Mrs John Cooper Guysville Mrs Donald Poston Stewart. Discharged William Lee Robert Malpus James Arena Mrs Carl Shafer Florence Wilson.

George Grandstaff Athens Matthew Chojnacki Albany Francis Dicken Orville Stove Betty Cavanaugh Bryan Burton Robert McColley Millfield Orville Taylor McArthur Michael Conley Nelsonville John Cooper Guysville Donald Poston Stewart William Lee Robert Malpus James Arena Mrs Carl Shafer Florence Wilson

Cub Scouts Pack 53 Meets at Morrison School

Pack 53 held its monthly meeting at Morrison School with awards presented for the month. Cubs recognized include Bobby Smith Alan James Mark Mann Rodney Root Doug Ford Eric Evans John McGee Steve Bobo Nick Linscott and Kent Taylor.

Morrison School Bobby Smith Alan James Mark Mann Rodney Root Doug Ford Eric Evans John McGee Steve Bobo Nick Linscott Kent Taylor

300 Attend 4-H Training Session

More than 300 4-H officers junior leaders and advisors attended a training session Thursday night at Morrison Elementary School. Rex Robinson county committee president Mrs Ralph Mantle of the state 4-H committee and Lawrence Bean of the county fairboard spoke. Many termites there are 1717 species.

Morrison Elementary School Rex Robinson Ralph Mantle Lawrence Bean

Grand Jury Witnesses Subpoenaed for May Term

Forty three witnesses have been subpoenaed for forty six cases to be heard by the Athens County grand jury at its May term starting Monday. County prosecutor Homer B. Gall Jr notes this near record number matches figures from the 1930s. Cases include narcotics eight, traffic manslaughter two, breaking and entering eleven, and five each on grand larceny rape and non support. Bruce Ran now of Athens, a Muskingum College student, lies in Guernsey Memorial Hospital Cambridge in satisfactory condition after an auto accident Thursday morning.

Grand Jury Homer B. Gall, Jr Athens County John W. Bolin Cambridge Bruce Rannow Athens Muskingum College Guernsey Memorial Hospital

Cub Scouts Hold Derby at First Presbyterian

Cub Scout Pack 55 held a Pinewood Derby at the First Presbyterian Church race featuring winners Dennis Hunt Chris McDade Wally Hunt Scott Clark and Mark Hunting. Awards went to Mike Baird Dick Whea Ley Clayton Leep Mike Wenig Arnie Chonko Tad Duckler Sam Ellis Steve Gillogly Mark Hunt ing Chris McDade Lyle McGeoch Mike Bell and Ray Hunt with Den Four earning the den parents attendance award.

First Presbyterian Church Dennis Hunt Chris McDade Wally Hunt Scott Clark Mark Hunting Mike Baird Dick Whealey Clayton Leep Mike Wenig Arnie Chonko Tad Duckler Sam Ellis Steve Gillogly Lyle McGeoch Mike Bell Ray Hunt Den den Four

Hocking River Rises Slightly After Rain

U. S. observer C. L. Colmer reports the Hocking River at 3.46 feet at 9:30 a.m. today with a small rise due to upstream rain. No high water problems anticipated. Overnight low 51 and Thursday high 64 degrees. the 9:30 a.m. temperature is 62.

Hocking River C. L. Colmer U. S Hocking Colmer

Shrine Club Members Travel to Columbus for Spring Ceremonial

Members of the Athens County Shrine Club and prospective Shriners travel to Columbus this weekend for a Spring Ceremonial at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The event, sponsored by the Aladdin Shrine Temple, aims to induct new members. Francis Graham serves as club president. The piece notes the U.S. Navy’s creation on March 27, 1794.

Athens County Shrine Club Columbus Aladdin Shrine Temple Ohio State Fairgrounds Francis Graham

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Don Johnson Health Department Conservancy Districts Harry Henry County Commission James Edwards Harry Dust John Law Amesville George King Wilbur Mender Ronald Hartman Westfall Goff Dunfee Kenneth Ackerman Johnson Edwards Mender Dale Scott Pick Poston As Ralph L. Poston Near Caay Mews Editorial Dino DE DE Laurentiis Tre de Lane Tonite The NeLsonville Home and Savings Association Savings and Loan W. Columbus Sheltering Arms Hospital Donald K. Arst Insurance Agency Don Barstow Mill ST Rannow Cub Scouts Bolens Luckos Athens Glouster Shrine Club Richland Ave Humble Servicenter Richland Avenue Servicenter Beasley & Mathews, Inc E. Carpenter ST. Athens
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