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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1977

Page

5

Clerk Resigns in Vinton County

McARTHUR Vinton County Commissioners accept clerk Gerry Mercer’s resignation effective Friday and name Norma Knox of Wilkesville to fill the vacancy for the rest of the year. They also approve Gill Chevrolet bid to buy two 1978 dump trucks for $11,904.97 each for the highway department.

Joann Hunter McArthur Vinton County Ed Grant Ohio Valley Regonal Development Commission OVRDC Dick Moss Moss

Wellston Board Delays Personnel Actions for 1977 78

The Wellston Board of Education elected not to hire two substitute teachers for the 1977-78 year. The board tabled two items to discuss with Supt. Ralph McCormick on vacation, including adding an Industrial Arts Club and setting pay for its adviser and granting supplemental contracts. The board also appointed George Trampe to Sylvester Memorial Library Board to fill an unexpired term.

Wellston Wellston Board of Education George Trace James D Brubaker Martha W Bozicevic Ralph McCormick Mack Holliday George Trampe Sylvester Memorial Library Ed Cartwright Cecelia Maerker

Nelsonville songwriter wins state contest in Florida

Delbert McCray of Nelsonville won first place in a Florida statewide contest held in Lecanto near Silver Springs. His band the Coun try Blue Pops took third in the state championship. He received a golden guitar trophy a plaque and $100 cash plus a recording contract for Richest One Around.

Nelsonville Delbert McCray Florida Lecanto Silver Springs McCray Country Blue Pops Nancy Balch Millfield Steve Snyder Athens Cowboy Junction

St Patrick's Catholic Women Club Meets in Nelsonville

The St Patrick's Catholic Women's Club in Nelsonville met at the Parish Hall with nine members. Father Norbert Connally opened with a prayer as plans were made for a children’s Halloween party on Oct. 30 at the Parish Hall and a home products party during the next regular meeting on Nov. 10.

Nelsonville St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s Club Norbert Connally

You Cant Take It With You Dinner Show at Berean Theatre

Reservation deadline set for the Berean Theatre dinner show You Cant Take It With You on Friday and Saturday at the Elks Lodge. Call 753-1819 to reserve. tickets cost 7 dollars and can be picked up at the door. Spencer S. Steenrod listed as contact.

Nelsonville Berean Theatre Spencer S. Steenrod The Elks Lodge

How to Pick Sleepers in Rare Plates

Northbrook Illinois based Bradford Exchange head Roderick MacArthur outlines an easy method to start collecting rare porcelain plates with high resale potential. He notes past plate values rising from 25 dollars in 1965 to 1750 dollars and 9.75 dollars in 1969 to 440 dollars, and offers a free report detailing what to look for and how to buy. Send name address and zip to Bradford Exchange 67943 Bradford Place Northbrook IL 60062 for the report before next Saturday.

Northbrook Ill Chicago Roderick MacArthur Bradford Exchange MacArthur Bradford Place Illinois

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Vinton Spring Loy Householder Muncy Vinton County Commissioners EMS Sheriff's Office Miller Miller High School Marching Band Nancy Coomer Jorette Standing Lisa Lang Lisa Lanning Suzan Kinsel Bobbi West Anna Siemer Margaret Doyle Wellston Board St. Peter and Paul Coalton Elementary Board of Elections Trace Deadline James R. Gaskell, M.D John Kroner W. Union Street Burlington House Riverside Tell City Chromcraft Vance - Leach Tow, State St Hove Athens, Ohio
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