Getting Federal Money Discussed At Meeting
Representatives of six Southeastern Ohio libraries met at Lake Hope Lodge to form an association to improve chances of federal assistance. The Vinton County Library Board hosted with Bob Davis as president, with members from Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs libraries. A planning committee including Marjorie Halliday Bob Davis C E Blakeslee Jon Louden and Jeanette Grim was appointed to investigate federal programs.
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McArthur
Southeastern Ohio
Lake Hope Lodge
Vinton
Marjorie Halliday
Gallipolis
Bob David
C. E. Blakeslee
Pomeroy
Jon Louden
Jeanette G. Grim
Nelsonville
Vandalism Probes Focus After Weekend Damage
Nelsonville police continue inquiry into vandalism over the weekend. Youths questioned over damages to the reservoir telemeter and the police radio transmitter building. Broken beer bottles found near the water gauge. telemeter remains out of service.
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Nelsonville
Kyger Social: Residents Visit Distant Friends
Mrs Rita Stump and daughter Mary visit in Columbus with the Roushs and Amy. The Stewarts of Rutland and Columbus families visit Joe and Franzo Taylor group. Visitors include Mitchell from Texas and Reach Long from Gallipolis. Several families from Fairborn Lincoln Neb Columbus Grove City Zanesville attend gatherings with local residents.
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Mary B. Sisson Kyger
Rita Stump
Mary
Joe Roush
Amy
Columbus
Charles Stewart
Rutland
Michael Stewart
Joe Stewart
Evelyn Mitchell
Taylor, Tex
Ella Reach
John Long
Gallipolis
Amanda van Kirt
Jack Brown
Richard Greaser
Franzo Taylor
Leonard Wilson
Sons
Fairborn
Carl Weinmann
Sherman Weimann
Fern Harris
Lancaster
Pamela Glassborn
Bidwell
George Scott
Clinton Jones
Tony Young
Mrs Mount Is Honored With Party
Nelsonville notes a birthday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Mount Sand Run in honor of Mrs Mount born Sept 28 Attendees include Mr and Mrs Larry Snider and families Mr and Mrs Walter Hopstetter Mrs Cora Hopstetter Mrs Mattie HemrickMr and Mrs Fred Hemrick Mr and Mrs William Hemrick and families Mr and Mrs Joe Bob Mount and families Mrs Shirley Snider and Jerry Ray Ann Rollins Henry Pauld Ellis Nice Mr and Mrs Mike McGrath and family Mr and Mrs Jess Mount and Cindy plus the hosts and other guests
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Nelsonville
Joe Mount
Sand Run
Larry Snider
Walter Hopstetter
Maxville
Cora Hopstetter
Mattie Hemrick
Fred Hemrick
William Hemrick
Joe Bob Mount
Shirley Snider
Jerry Ray
Ann Rollins
Henry Pauld
Ellis Nice
Mike McGrath
Jess Mount
Cindy
Straitsville Lions Host Bean Dinner At United Methodist Church
Members of the Southern Perry Lions Club and wives held a baked bean dinner at the United Methodist Church dining room with thirty attendees. Various locals and visitors were noted including Edward and Priscilla Lawson Harris and Kate Lines. Nearby trips and visits to Byesville Cambridge Columbus Detroit are mentioned involving multiple residents.
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New
Straitsville
Southern Perry Lions Club
United Methodist Church
Edward Lawson
William Harris
Kate Lines
Byesville
Cambridge
Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Births List
Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Rheins in Logan a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matheny in Logan a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Kinnison in Nelsonville Route 2 and other newborns. Dismissals include Mrs. Ronnie Mount and son Mrs. Ronald Crabtree and son Mrs. Wanda Hicks John Pierce Mark Keith and Mrs. Golden Fox and Leslie Rose.
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William Rheinscheld
Logan
Charles Matheny
James Kinnison
Nelsonville
Ronnie Mount
Ronald Crabtree
Wanda Hicks
John Pierce
Mark Keith
Golden Fox
Leslie Rose
Presbyterians Schedule Sale in Nelsonville Church
The Mary and Rhoda Circles of First Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale on Thursday night and all day Friday in the church basement. People may donate items by calling Mrs. James Hall at 753-1288, 753-2351 or 753-3001. For pickup service call Mrs. Alfred Joy at 753-2848.
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Nelsonville
Mary and Rhoda
First Presbyterian Church
James Hall
Alfred Joy
Miniskirts May Aid Traffic Safety Says AAA
Arizona Traffic Safety Division newsletter cites AAA claim that shorter skirts help drivers spot pedestrians in the beam. It notes headlights read downward and exposed legs or stockings improve visibility to prevent accidents.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Traffic Safety Division
American Automobile Association
Portable Radar-Computer Use Is Explained To Rotary Group
NELSONVILLE The Rotary Club heard State Highway Patrolman Tom Thomas of Athens explain the portable radar computer VASCAR used by the Ohio patrol to check motor vehicle traffic The unit records vehicle movement and speed from front rear and diagonal or side roads Thirty three units costing 890 each have been purchased and will be deployed statewide after patrol training Visitors included C W McKnight Alva Oakley Russell Riley Jack Anastas and Ross Codey
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Tom Thomas
Athens
Ohio Patrol
Robert Butts
Highway Patrol
Jim Parsons
C. W. McKnight
Alva Oakley
Whitesville
W. Va
Russell Riley
Columbus
Jack Anastas
Ross Codey
Mount Pleasant
Jail Term Is Imposed After Plea
Nelsonville news reports Richard E. Maffin aged 22 of 134 Grosvenor St. pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before the Nelsonville Mayor court. He received a $150 fine plus costs and three days in city jail. Charges against Burne Dye Jr. of Nelsonville for disturbing the peace were dismissed for lack of prosecuting witness. Dye pleaded innocent.
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Nelsonville
Richard E. Maffin
Grosvenor St
Burne Dye, Jr
Andy McDonald
Dye
York Grange to Attend Athens Meeting at County Fairgrounds
York Grange No. 2436 members plan to attend the Athens Grange meeting Thursday night at the Athens County fairgrounds. Officers from several county granges will be installed during a joint service beginning at 8 p.m.
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Nelsonville
York Grange
Athens
Athens County Fairgrounds
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Logan, Ohio
Jack L. Hitchings
VA LE LG
Chestnut Street
Ohio
First National Bank of
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Portsmouth, Ohio
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America
Athens, Ohio
Kyger
Mrs. Mount
N. Straitsville
Gladys Lines
Robert Powers
Dearborn, Mich
Marie Dupler
Venetta Blosser
Chardon
Jennie Powers
Gladys Matthews
Canton
Joneses
Eugene Jones
Karen
Detroit
Mich
First National Bank
DON Fine Builder
Nelsonville, Ohio
Coakley Construction CO
General
Helene Lindow
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnsons
White House
Lindow
Texas
Austin
Johnson Daughters
Luci
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Emalene Staten
Lawrence Wycuff
Wilbur Cartwright
Glouster
Lawrence Wolfe
Murray City
William Guess
James Kavlish
Elizabeth Lyle
Nelsonvile
Steven J. Andrews
Presbyterians
AAA
Thomas
Bank OF
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Burroughs
Colts
East Main Street
Chillicothe, Ohio
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