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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1967

Page

5

MS Tri County School 33.4 Percent Complete Progress Seen

The Tri County District Joint Vocational School and Technical Institute site is 33.4 percent complete as of Oct 31, with John Hall Construction ahead of schedule by 38 to 40 percent. The board reviewed bids for a paint spray booth and acoustical floor covering and discussed water sewer river crossing costs, sanitary sewer extension, and plans for the administrative area.

Nelsonville Tri-County Joint Vocational School and Technical Institute Tri-County Board of Education Ronald Firestone van Buren and Firestone Columbus John Hall Construction, Co T. C. Porter Binks Co Cleveland DeVilbiss Co Toledo Don Mendenhall, Inc Dayton Densylon Contract Associates Wilson Floor Co Joseph Beshara Porter Appalachia Farm and Home Administration FHA Beshara The Technical Institute John Light Light

Obstructed Windshields Cited By Police Chief

Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg said officers have observed motorists driving with frosted windshields. He warned the act is unlawful and hazardous, and urged drivers to clear all glass areas before moving a car. Officers may arrest motorists who persist.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Valkinburg

Nevadians Visit Nelsonville as Mohneys Tour South

Mrs. Rob ert Mohney and sons David and Robie from Las Vegas visit in Nelsonville with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mohney and with Columbus residents while husband Bob Mohney tours with The Sparklers. The family joined the troupe in Reno and Redding and Lincoln as the show travels the southern states. They plan to rejoin the group after the tour ends December 4 in Cleveland and return to Las Vegas for a January Desert Inn engagement beginning January 15.

Nelsonville Robert Mohney David and Robie Las Vegas Nev Charles Mohney Mill Street Jack Wilson Margaret Huddy Columbus Reno Redding Calif Lincoln Neb

Vinton Past Matron Club Elects New Officers

The Past Matron Club of Vinton Chapter OES met at Mrs. Richard Sayre’s home with 15 members and three guests. New officers were elected and three new members initiated. The WSCS met at Mrs. J. F. Jacobs’ home with 15 members and two guests. Mrs. Lester Waugh and Mrs. Margaret Edwards of Bidwell were dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Higgins.

Walk-In Club Welcomes Two New Members at November Meet

The Walk-In Garden Club inducted Mrs. Goldie Story and her daughter Rosalie at the November gathering hosted by Edna Lee. Mildred Ziegler spoke on winter prep for semi-hardy plants. Members discussed county Christmas Show on Nov 25 and 26 and planned the Christmas party at Audra Well’s home.

Pomeroy Goldie Story Rosalie Edna Lee Mildred Ziegler Audra Well

Taylor Ridge Ladies Elect New Officers At November Meeting

Jacksonville notes show the Taylor Ridge Ladies vote to buy Christmas treats for the church Sunday School and aid church insurance. Officers elected include Muriel Drake president and Nancy Drake vice president. Also reported are funeral attendances, hospital patient Ralph G. Schultz, and Denver Dempsey Woodall’s release on bond following grand jury action.

Jacksonville Donald Russell Elsie Sawyer James Bradshaw Columbus Taylor- Ridge Muriel Drake Nancy Drake Betty Smith Marnea Schultz Bertha Heffkin Joe Judson Francis Sayre Irene Koons Clarence Brown Judson John Brown Pleasantville Gertrude Lemoine Tom Anderson Roger Corwin Ralph G. Schultz Mount St. Mary Hospital Waugh Campbell Rodney Campbell Army Irene Nott Glouster

Daytime TV Schedule Snarl Creates Busy Lineup

A dense listing of TV programs across hours from morning to evening shows. Highlights include Today Show CBS News Captain Kangaroo The Fugitive NFL Football and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade coverage with multiple channels and time slots.

Thursday Evening in Gospel Singing Caravan and TV Listings

TV guide notes gospel singing caravan and multiple programs across channels WSAZ WLWC WTVN WCHS WBNS WHTN WTAP WHIZ WOUB with EST times and color indicators. The Messenger warns it cannot be responsible for scheduling errors when stations omit correct listings.

Wsaz-Tv NBC Huntington WLWC Columbus Wtvn-Tv ABC Wchs-Tv CBS Charleston Wbns-Tv Whtn-Tv Wtap-Tv Nbc-Abc Parkersburg Whiz-Tv Zanesville Woub-Tv Ohio University Athens

Divorce Decrees Settled Between Smiths Over Trailer Home

Paula Jeanne Smith and William F. Smith filed for divorce from Robinson-Totman Trailer Park on Route SOE and 40 Columbia Ave. The court awarded the trailer home to the plaintiff Paula Jeanne Smith, finalizing the division of property.

Paula Jeanne Smith Robinson-Totman Trailer Park SOE William F. Smith Columbia Ave

Sullivan enrolls at United Electronic Institute in Ohio

Jerry Sullivan, son of Mr and Mrs M E Sullivan of Buchtel, has enrolled in the United Electronic Institute in Cuyahoga Ohio and began classes on November 13. A 1967 York High School graduate from Buchtel he starts a new program.

Nelsonville Jerry Sullivan M. E. Sullivan Buchtel United Electronic Institute Cuyahoga Ohio York High School

Movie Guide Wednesday Evening Schedule

The listing outlines a Wednesday night TV and theater schedule with films including Babette Goes to War at 9 pm, The White Squaw at 11:20 pm, Flying Tigers at 11:30 pm, The Wings of Eagles at 3:30 pm, In Society at 9 pm, Quo Vadis at 9 pm, Moon Float at 11:35 pm, and Destination Gobi at 12:50 am. Casts feature Brigitte Bardot, John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Deborah Kerr, and Robert Taylor among others.

Babette Brigitte Bardot David Brian May Wynn Flying Tigers John Wayne Paul Kelly Anna Lee Wings of Eagles Maureen O'Hara Dan Dailey Ward Bend Drarmna Cliff Robertson James Gregory Robert Taylor Deborah Kerr Leo Genn Peter Ustinov Stewart Granger George Sanders Richard Widmerk Don Taylor Casey Adams Martin Milner

Rotary Meeting Views TB Film Elusive Enemy

Nelsonville Rotary heard a discussion on tuberculosis and watched the film The Elusive Enemy at Ethel's Tea Room. Dr. Charles Baldwin of the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital spoke, noting declining cases but urging vigilance. Guests included Ralph Helber, Alva Oakley, and Jack Hillyer. The club set a Dec 9 Christmas party and contributed $10 to the Nelsonville Board of Trade. A Rotary memorial service for William Fraedrich was held.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Ethel’s Tea Room Charles Baldwin Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Baldwin Ralph Helber Logan Alva Oakley Whitesville W. Va Dix Powell Richard Hubbard Delbert Kuhn Nelsonville Board of Trade

Church Class Elects Harmony Class Officers

Nelsonville First Christian Church Harmony Class elected new officers for the coming year during its November session at Mrs. Judy Covert’s home with a Thanksgiving theme. Betty Jean Midkiff is president Alberta Haning vice president Wilma Oakley secretary Anna Mae Morman treasurer Betty White card chairwoman. Thanksgiving day closings noted for Nelsonville area and York City Schools to resume Monday.

Nelsonville Harmony First Christian Church Judy Covert Pleasantview Avenue Betty Jean Midkiff Alberta Haning Wilma Oakley Anna Mae Morman Betty White Anna Morman Dorothy Slisher Ruth Williams Betty Lewis Betty Midkiff Margie Adkins Carol Williams Dean James Albert Haning Jeannette Barber Demarius Decker Mary Steenrod York City

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital Highlight Local Families

Mount St Mary Hospital notes a birth announcement listing Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Gibson of Wellston with a son, alongside multiple other newborns credited to families from Nelsonville New Straitsville New Marshfield Amesville Dan Hill and Danville area, reflecting community prenatal care.

Oswald Gibson Wellston Bessie Boyer Nelsonville Melvin Spencer New Straitsville Yvonne Beal New Marshfield Helen Withem Amesville

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Tri-County School Bernard Densmore Memphis Tenn Industrial and Equipment Center Chase Defense Supply Center Education Department Technical Institute Studens Woodyard Esther Dailey Roland Pierce James Bailey Donald Eggleston Carl Risch Robert H. Hampton Densmore Frank Downhour Woody Plumbing Floyd Brown and Associates van Buren and Firestone Robert Addison Glenn Tefft Harold Sommers Tefft Qlosser Logan, Ohio Atune Ation Presents Julie Andrews Max von Sydow Richard Harris Roy Holk Eleanor White Metro-Goltwyn Mayer Judd Bernard Irwin Wickler Lee Marvin Angie Dickinson Athena Comergy Denver Dempsey Woodall Meigs County Frank W. Porter Messenger Television Guide Merv Griffin Magic Morments NBC News Chet Cunt David Brinkoe CBS News Walter Cronkite Avie Death Valley Dags Twilight One Race To Riches News Big Red Review the Rifleman Merlin the Magician Magis Forest We Lepend Custer Beverly Hillbillies Kraft Music Hall Green Acres Krott Music Hall International Magazine Dundee Culhana Joey Bishops Davey and Goliath Eek Sting Ro Sleepy Sellers Captain Kangaroo Kartoon Karnivel Today Show Jack LaLlanne Sleepy Jeffers Kartoon Karnival Mike Douglas Paul Dixon Luci Toyshop Wyatt Earp Arian the Fugitive Wells Fargo Los Angeles Detroit Mr. Mageo Donna Reed General Hospital Detroit Steel Mr Magoo Oskland Kansas City McHale Navy Flintstones San Diego Flippo Space Ghost Arlen Toy Parade Edwin Newman Famous Photographers Oklahoma Nebraska Brother Buzz Daniel Boone Batman IC Big Red Jubilee Dean Martin Diane Grey Honda Naows Louis Dallas Jim Comstock West Virginia Hillbill NFL Ironside Itronside Peyton Place Deon Martin Good Company Hondo Joe Bishop Maya” In Varsity Theatre Movie Guide and Costello Elizabeth, Taylor Marlon Brando John Huston Ray Stark Technicolor Jack Hillyer Lloyd Gray Pat Ayers Nelsonville-York High School United States Rotary William Fraedrich William A. Mechem Fraedrich John Bolin Lena White Dan Hill Thomas Auflick Charles Courtney Joseph Roman Pearl Donley Helen Clark Emma Alibaugh Julia Love Offerwood Kentucky Fried Chicken Take Home Columbus Road Hocking Hone America Richard Todd Susan Oliver Burt Lancaster Robert Ryan Jack Palance Ralph Bellamy Claudia Cardinale
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