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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1972

Page

5

Nelsonville board OKs elementary playground blacktop bid

Nelsonville-York City Board of Education approved a $3,110 blacktop bid from Val-U-Hi Blacktop Co. for the Nelsonville Elementary play area, with one third funded by the elementary PTO. Other bids were Chandler Bros. at $3,250 and F. H. Brewer Co. at $4,794.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York City Emily Tolliver PTO Robert Maurer Jack Hillyer Hillyer Poston York and Senior High Murray City School Murray City

Five Nelsonville council members seek mandamus over pay raise

Five members of the Nelsonville city council voted to sue City Auditor Mrs. Mabel Tigner to force payment of an extra 25 per month, ruling illegal by the State auditor's office. The measure, proposed by Bruce Rogers, directs City Solicitor James Shumaker to file a writ of mandamus. The motion passed five to two, opposing were Reginald Levering and Carl Young.

Nelsonville Mabel Tigner Second Ward Bruce Rogers James Shumaker Tigner Robert Hollenbaugh Reginald Levering Carl Young Rogers Harry Evans Donald Kern Ohio Attorney General’s Kern Hocking County John J. Gilligan Donald W. Bumgardner

Two Hurt During Trail Ride

At the 16th Ja-Vin Trail Ride in Wellston about 230 horses and riders covered a 20 mile course with 425 people served chicken barbecue. Injuries included Jim Rupert former mayor hurt when his horse collided with another, and Mrs. Keith Zimmerman of Albany suffering a leg fracture. Minor accidents and other incidents were noted as the day continued.

Oak Hill Hospital Keith Zimmerman Albany

Nelsonville Senior Citizens Meeting Canceled

The Nelsonville Senior Citizens club meeting set for Thursday night is canceled. Club President Mrs. Lulu Courtney has been summoned to Florida due to her son's critical illness. notice will be given for the next meeting.

Nelsonville Lulu Courtney Florida

Birth and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs David Yates of McArthur welcome a son. Barbara Potts and Linda Cagg of Logan admitted. Discharges include David D Hunter, Mrs Joseph Cheeseman and son, Mellie Wright. transfers to Arcadia Acres and Dayton Veterans Hospital. Additional transfers listed for several patients with destinations and locales.

David Yates, McArthur Barbara E. Potts Linda L. Cagg David D. Hunter Joseph Cheeseman Mellie M. Wright Arcadia Acres Wilbur Kerns Dayton Veterans Hospital

Frey Named Hocking County Auditor in Democratic Move

Frey appointed Hocking County auditor by the Democratic Central Committee at a Monday meeting. He will replace Leonard Myers who resigned Oct. 1 and serve through 1974. Frey is a native of the county and former school superintendent, bank director, and church member with active civic roles.

Immanuel United Methodist Church Masonic Blue Lodge Hocking County Historical Society Democratic Central Committee Frey Donna Leach

Nelsonville imposes strict Halloween curfew enforcement

Police Chief Max Valkinburg warns juveniles of early Halloween activity and strict curfew. Officers and auxiliary patrol the streets. vandals will face arrest and court action. Parents may be held responsible for their children's actions. Curfew under 16 is off streets after 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 16 to 18 must be off by 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Curfew exempts lawful work or custody by parent or guardian.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Valkinburg

Wellston Man Pleads Waiver After Tire Squeal Case

Gary D. Turner of Brennan Indiana signed a waiver and paid $19 in Wellston Mayor's Court over the weekend after being cited for squealing tires and a fast take off. Nelsonville club to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Elks Lodge on Hocking Street.

Wellston Gary D. Turner Brennan Ind Neelsonville Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Lodge Hocking Street

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NY Board Peggy Ann Rist York Ohio University Shumaker French Robert Sheskey Colgate- Palmolive Co Ohio Division of Vocational Rehabilitation ADC Athens County Irvin Badger Sheskey Badger Ohio School Board Association Columbus Gilligan Federal Housing and Urban Development Department HUD Appalachia Regional Commission Judiciary Committee Floyd G. Browne Hocking Valley Community Hospital Logan Mount St. Mary Hospital Vergil Eubank Clarence Jackson Millfield Joseph Weede William Tigner Sarah Coffman Glouster Esther Lowery Terry Hall John W. Bardin Athens John E. Lonberger Cora M. Steele McArthur University Hospital, Columbus James Dotson Jess Talbert Lee Williams Irene Loudermilk Hocking Indiana Carload East State Street
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