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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1968

Page

5

Nelsonville York School Board weighs land sale and levy

The Nelsonville York Board of Education discussed heating issues at the Murray City gym and selling land at Deanville while awaiting voter action on a proposed operating levy. If approved, funds would sustain the district. if rejected, a special election would be held.

Deanville West End Murray City Poston Pto Buchtel Grace Thomas C. C. Wolfe Hillyer Wolfe Nelsonville York Hapsec

Nelsonville OKs Water Rate Hike on Final Reading

Nelsonville City Council approved a water rate increase on its third reading, effective with bills after the first September meter reading. Sewer rates remain unchanged. Councilors Brooks and Figgins opposed, citing cost and unnecessary items.

Nelsonville

Hospital News A long list of new arrivals and discharges

Hospital News lists numerous births with last names and towns such as North, Caldwell, Anderson, Garnes, and Tackett. Admitted are Elza Biffle, Bryan Marshall, Elmer Richards, John Baker, and many others from Gallipolis, Columbus, Point Pleasant, and surrounding areas. Discharged include Charles Stanley and Kimberly Lambert with others unnamed.

Elza C. Biffle Wellston Raymond Mathias Gallipolis Bryan Marshall Hemlock Grove Elmer Richards John A. Baker Wilbert Matias Leslie McDaniel Wyman Barcus Lewis P. McGlothlin Ironton Arnold D. Taylor Point Pleasant Christine Tackett Jackson Thomas W. Lewis Proctorville Keith Thornton Noble Russell Vinton Robert H. Craft Kelly Marie Yerian James R. Smith Tuppers Plains Timothy Thoren Minersville George Gould Kimberly Johnson Middleport Lewis Riddle Liverpool Paul Dingess William Sammons Raceland Robert Duckworth Vernal Ratliff

Taft Calls 1908 Campaign One of His Uncomfortable Four Months

William Howard Taft described his 1908 presidential bid as one of the most uncomfortable four months of his life, reflecting on the arduous campaign period.

William Howard Taft

Local residents listed in transfer notes

Mrs Mary Blasius, Mrs George W Wolfe, Mrs Ernest Foltz, Ernest Maniskas, Mrs Thomas Crowe of Logan joined by Miss Alice Holleran New Straitsville Brenda Holcomb and Mrs Russell Bell and daughter reported in transfer notes.

Mary Blasius George W. Wolfe Ernest Foltz Ernest Maniskas Thomas Crowe Logan Alice Holleran New Straitsville Brenda Holcomb Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Russell Bell

Payment Resolution Endorsed by Meigs County Officials

Meigs County Commissioners endorsed a 7500 grant to the Meigs County Planning Commission for a three year comprehensive county development plan potentially including industry an airport housing water projects and more. Bernard Fultz said federal aid aided Middleport Marina sewerage and watershed programs and local funds could mirror such gains. They approved two road projects Dexer Langsville Road repair at 3655 and Hobson Leading Creek Road resurfacing at 5600 per mile and arranged monthly meetings at the county infirmary for inspections. Middleport Village Council had no meeting due to lack of quorum.

John Brooks Street Committee Young Utility Committee Carbon Hill Water Association Judiciary Committee Don Kern City Planning Commission Harold Bean Glouster Charles Shafer Nelsonville Pomeroy Meigs County Soldiers and Sailor Relief Commission DAV Dexer-Langsville Hobson- Leading Creek Charles Karr Ours Robert Clark Martha Chambers

Pomeroy Chamber Reviews Steps To Make Improvements In Area

POMEROY The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce met at Bailey’s Restaurant and reviewed improvements in Meigs County after Route 33 opening. President William Grueser praised Ron McDade for a successful luncheon for Gov. Rhodes and officials. Franklin Rizer will lead airport efforts with CIC and other groups. Miss Ohio Pageant franchise rose to 150 dollars. Christmas lighting plans discussed.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Bailey’s Meigs County William Grueser Ron McDade James Rhodes McDade George Hargraves Salisbury Rhodes Meigs Mountains Franklin Rizer Middleport Chamber of Commerce Jaycees The Community Improvement Corporation CIC Grueter Chamber of Commerce and Hargraves

Baton Competition Set For Glouster

Glouster hosts the National Baton Twirling Association contest at the high school auditorium starting noon Sunday November 3. Athens County residents compete in a solo section with a baton twirl-off to crown a county champion. Contest forms from Mrs Shirley Spicer Lancaster Ohio. About 100 trophies and 150 medals to be awarded. Miss Vicki Smith of New Carlisle judges. Events include corps teams dance teams and various solo and duets categories. A sportsmanship award and travel trophy will be given. contestants range from ages 4 to 20.

Ohio School Board Association Athens Tri-County Glouster Athens County Glouster High School Glouster Band Boosters Vicki Smith New Carlisle Majorette Ohio

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Albany Shooting Case

Fred C. Stone of 205 F. State St. pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to shooting with intent to wound and was released on $1,000 bond. Judge Franklin Sheeter continued the case until the preliminary hearing on October 22. Walter L. Brown of Millfield Route 1 was reportedly wounded by a .22 rifle at the Albany Ashland Service Center but did not require hospitalization.

Fred C. Stone F. State St Franklin Sheeter Stone Sheriff's Deputies Albany Ashland Service Center Walter L. Brown Millfield

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