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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1968

Page

5

State Examiner Critical Of Nelsonville Operations After Audit

In the Nelsonville audit covering March 1, 1967 to June 30, 1968, State Examiner R. B. Sullivan criticized several areas including the Recreation Commission and city council. He noted unapproved salary hikes, flawed ticketing at the pool, unexecuted concession contracts, and gaps in depository contracts and bid records. He urged proper requisition controls, stricter code compliance, and better recordkeeping.

Nelsonville R. B. Sullivan City Recreation Commission Recreation Board Council Sullivan United States the Peoples Bank U. S. Treasury Huntington National Bank Columbus City Treasury Investment Board General City Peoples Bank Veterans Industrial Memorial Nelsonville Development Association Athens County Law Library

Alley Closure Decision Keeps Karshner Street Open

Logan County commissioners held a public hearing and decided to close the alley beginning at Charles Street in West Logan while keeping Karshner Street open. The move followed petitions with 21 signatures each and verification by County Engineer Clyde Underwood and commissioners Howard Blum and Howard Earnhart. Funding for upkeep of Karshner Street was approved, and nearby drainage issues on Goat Run Road Honey Fork were addressed. The meeting largely covered fund transfers and payment of bills for various county departments.

Clyde Underwood Howard Blum Howard Earnhart Hertz Charles Street West Logan Karshner Karshner Street Goat Run Road Honey Fork Clyde O. Underwood

WSCS Unites In Logan Ceremony At Trinity Church

In Logan on Tuesday evening the Women's Society of Christian Service celebrated the unity of the Evangelical United Brethren Church with the Methodist Church forming the United Methodist WSCS. Ninety women and the pastor signed the charter marking the new fellowship. The program featured heritage narratives, Emmaus Walk symbolism, and a meal with devotions and readings from John's Gospel.

D. S. Dunkle Otto Iles Sr Women’s Missionary Association Hunter Street N. M. Brown Cora Geil Emmaus

Birth at Hocking Valley Hospital Named Woltz Daughter

Mr and Mrs Frank Woltz Logan Route 1 welcome a daughter born at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Dismissed: Paul Wingrove Doris Starner Della Penrod Jean Ann Biggs. Nelsonville shotgun shoot Sunday at Hock Hocking Gun Club Range near old Kimberly School. prizes include turkeys and hams. public invited.

Frank Woltz Logan Route 1 Paul Wingrove Doris Starner Della Penrod Jean Ann Biggs Nelsonville Hock-Hocking Kimberly

Laymen to Lead Sunday Worship at Nelsonville Church

The morning service at First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville will be conducted by laymen of the church. Participants include Ralph Parks, Mrs. Richard Barber, Donald Kern, and Verl Ogg, with the choir joined by special music from Nancy Fisk, Nancy Christian, Charles Baldwin, Jimmy Joe Guess, and Nickey Ogg.

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Ralph Parks Richard Barber Donald Kern Verl Ogg Nancy Fisk Nancy Christian Charles Baldwin Jimmy Joe Guess Nickey Ogg

PTO Unit Backs Levy in Nelsonville and Logan Notices

York Elementary PTO votes to support a seven mill operating levy to fund schools. Education board warns district transfer to a neighboring district if levy fails. PTO plans to distribute voter literature. In Logan, final Democratic Club rally set for 5 to 7 p.m. at 65 East Main St with candidates, music, and refreshments. A contempt-of-court summons issued in Logan over child support of 840. Realty transfer: Everett J. Dunlap to Betty Jane Bingman transfers Lots 68 70 71 in Drakes village.

Nelsonville York Elementary Pto Board of Education PTO Logan Democratic Club Democratic Pizza House East Main St Everett J. Dunlap Monroe Two Betty Jane Bingman iCircleville Drakes

W S C S Plans Election Day Bake Sale at Starr

The Starr United Methodist Church group will hold a bake sale and hot lunches at the Eggleston Store Building on Election Day. The October meeting at the Carters' home approved plans, with earlier September talks at the Carrs about selling table napkins to raise funds for the church building. Pledged donors will be contacted.

STARR W.S.C.S Starr United Methodist Church Eggleston George Carter John FE Carr

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Admitted include Mrs. Sandra Baker of Athens and several children and adults from Nelsonville Logan and The Plains. Also listed are Mrs. Mary Friel Logan and Baby Jeff Kiser, plus multiple other individuals and relatives in the Mount St. Mary Hospital records.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Sandra Baker Athens Charles Smith the Plains Charles French Nelsonville Edward Carpenter Mary Friel Logan Jeff Davis Marty Jo Weis Louise Sabo Buchtel Howard Martin Ida Keeton Jeff Kiser Alice West Belle Smith Christopher Sedwick Sandra Brooke Connie Dalton Donna McCollister Don Pincelli Keith Gabriel Nancy Venrick Lillian Eberts

S-W District seeks 9.7 mills renewal for operating costs

Logan residents are asked to vote Tuesday on renewing 9.7 mills to fund Starr Washington Local Schools. The district must contribute 17.5 mills to qualify for state aid. Advisory committee urges Yes, stressing state interest in equal educational opportunity. Also noted is Golda Shaw's participation in United Nations events in Columbus and at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Logan Starr Washington Starr-Washington Starr-Washington Advisory Committee Ohio Golda Shaw United Nation’s Association United Nations Governor's Mansion Columbus Ohio State University Lausche Ohio State Fairgrounds

Legion To Mark 50th Year in Logan

LOGAN The American Legion in Logan will observe its 50th anniversary with a joint potluck dinner on November 10. The event is organized by the post and auxiliary, with chairwoman Mrs. Lawrence Adcock and dining room lead Mrs. Lena Mock. The auxiliary plans include a visit to the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center in Athens on November 7 to bring gifts and cookies to veteran patients.

Logan American Legion Post Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary Lawrence Adcock Lena Mock Golda Shaw Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center Athens Dorothy Windsor

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State Examiner By Wilbur Mender Accu First National Bank Municipal Veteran Memorial Nelsonville Developement Association Yerde Machine Products Co Water Works Attorney General Income Tax Department Mabel Tigner Board of Control Han State Retirement System WSCS Hocking Valley Community Hospital Bill Roscoe W. Union Street West Fairgrounds Earl F. Mathews Insurance N. Court St Earl A Hooper John J. Lavelle SECK United Methodist Youth Fellowship Circle Two Legion War Memorial Margene McWilliams Everett McWilliams Court of Common Pleas Emery D. Howdyshell Loren W. Howdyshell Logan Route 4 Sheppard Afb Tex Air Force Howdyshell Logan High School Lockbourne Afb Tactical Air Command Atlas Weathergard Tires Bank America AS Richland Avenue Servicenter Richland Ave Legion Allen Howe Chain Saw Headquarters McCulloch Chain Saw Oregon Chain Accessories Oregon Bar & Chain Oil Allen Stimson Ave A&p Angles Meat Glouster YOUNG Turkey High St Glouster, C
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