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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1968

Page

2

Bus Driver Frank Barber Retires After 38 Years of Service

Frank Barber ends a 38 year driving tenure with Lake Shore Bus, including 30 years on the Columbus to Pomeroy run and prior service on Chillicothe routes. He logged about 2,500,000 miles with a 29 year safe driving record, reflecting on old 17 passenger buses versus modern 41 passenger models and road changes. He and wife Mary Ann live in Columbus with two daughters and five grandchildren, and he plans to pursue fishing and hunting in retirement.

Frank Barber Columbus Lake Shore Pomeroy Chillicothe Barber Studebaker Lier Mary Ann So. Warren Ave Thyo Bonnie Jean Thisen Marietta Susanne Kay Blizzard Luther B. Turner Hilltop Sportsmen Club

Election Day and the duty of informed voting

On The Square argues that every election day empowers citizens to assess government performance. Voters should research candidates and issues, avoid blind voting, and consider long term impacts on education, taxes, crime, and public spending. The piece emphasizes shared responsibility across ages in funding government programs.

United States

City Body To Meet Tonight

Nelsonville council meets in special session at 7 in council chambers to discuss a proposed five year contract with W S Sanitation Co Glouster for trash collection and haulage. City Solicitor James Shumaker expected to have legislation ready for first reading with final action possible next Monday. Officials say a proper landfill site is needed.

Nelsonville W&s Sanitation Company Glouster James Shumaker

Dump Truck Spills Coal on Route 33 Intersection

Logan man Henry Lee Holls escaped injury when his dump truck overturned at Route 33 and 180, spilling coal onto the berm. The vehicle was a total loss.

Logan Columbus Henry Lee Holls

Elks Lodge 543 District Deputy Night Planned

Elks Lodge No 543 observes District Deputy Night at the regular meeting in Nelsonville Elks Hall Tuesday District Deputy William F Kessler will inspect. Dinner is at 6 30 p m and the meeting begins at 8 p m with initiation planned.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 Elks Hall William F. Kessler

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and a Chicago Icebox Raid

A list of births connected to Mount St. Mary Hospital appears with names and locales. A Chicago woman, age 38, obtained an injunction against her husband after 12 years of marriage. She says he recently deserted her and sneaks into their home each night at midnight to raid the icebox.

Chicago

Murray City Man Arrested For Fighting

Nelsonville police arrested Melvin Lucas 43 of Murray City Saturday on disturbing the peace and fighting charges. William Meyer of Hocking Street filed the charges. Lucas posted a $20 bond for appearance in Nelsonville Mayor Court on Friday.

Nelsonville Melvin Lucas Murray City William Meyer Hocking Street Lucas

Trout Fishing Spotlight at Lake Chuzenji Elevates Japan

Lake Chuzenji offers premier trout fishing high in Japan at 4194 feet above sea level. The article notes the lake as a top destination for anglers seeking clear alpine waters and abundant trout in scenic surroundings.

Japan Lake Chuzenji

Truck Strikes Low Hanging Tree Limb

A produce truck owned by Summers Brothers Inc. struck a low hanging tree limb on DeSteigner Street in Nelsonville at about 10 55 a m Saturday. The top of the truck was damaged and the limb broke. Driver Paul Kyer, 35, of Parkersburg Route 3, was involved. The tree stands on Ralph Higgins property at 474 Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Summers Brothers, Incorporated Parkersburg W. Va DeSteigner Street Paul Kyer Ralph Higgins Chestnut Street

Church Revival Services Start Wednesday in Nelsonville

The Church of the Nazarene at 101 Adams Street Nelsonville will begin revival services Wednesday at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Rev. A. E. Pusey of Circleville. The church pastor is Rev. Roy W. Wolford.

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Adams Street

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