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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

9

Area Death Notices From Glouster to Albany

Glouster George McClelland 91 died at Mount St. Marys Hospital. Survived by four daughters, two sons and many grandchildren. Services Thursday at Glouster Church of Christ, burial in Glouster Cemetery. Also notices for Dabney in Point Pleasant, Mary Sayers in Nelsonville, Charlotte White in Stockport, Minnie Ellis in Logan, Sister Mary Dennis in Buffalo, Lurilla Tippie in Albany, Roy Folden in Garrett, Sylvia Davis in Chauncey, Ora Biddle in Point Pleasant, plus Knowlton in Albany.

Glouster George Brentor McClellan Mount St. Mary Hospital Robert Mary Ann Geenine McClellan McClelland Duncan Falls Goldie Kay Hebron Ceilia Perkins Maynard West Carrollton France Inglewood Calif William Chesterhill Della Harris Shawnee Glouster Church of Christ Don Seevers Glouster Cemetery van Fossen Nelsonville Mary Sayers Mount St. Marys Hospital Cabell County West Virginia Willis Chapman Charles Lucille Coope Maude Jackson Pickerington Myrtle Jesse Steubenville Warren Funeral Home Richard Nelson Greenlawn Cemetery Stockport Charlotte Ann White University Hospital, Columbus Ralph L Louise White Calendine Stockport Methodist Church Webb Chapter Order of Eastern Star James Richard Peggy Penny Don Pat) McConnell Zanesville Larry Calendine Vietnam Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Logan Minnie Ellis Leonard Funeral Home Ellis Junction City Perry County David Clyde Billingsley Billingsley John Rutter New Buffalo N. Y Mary Dennis OSF Margaret Jean Flood Sisters of St. Francis of Penance Christian Charity Stella Niagara St. Paul’s Central Ohio University St. Aloysius Cadet New Lexington Dennis Floyd J. Flood Albany Lurilla Tippie Russell Peach Ridge Columbus Lindsey Locke Dayton O. B. Chapman Jr Warren Lancaster Loretta Likens New Marshfield Jesse McClain Chillicothe Albert McClain Frost Bigony Funeral Home Cecil Cox West Union Street Athens Point Pleasant Roy Folden Garrett Ind Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company William and Lucenia Eads Folden Leona Nance Folden Fred Roy New Hampshire Bernie Nance Chicago Mary Grimes Chauncey Sylvia Davis Athens County Amsey Adeline Pritts Joseph William Earl Charles and Clifford Thelma Watson June Dyson Margaret Stephenson Jackson Blanche Green Spring Lake N.C Pat Edward Beatrice Navare River Rouge Mich Nelle DeLong Johnson Funeral Home Fred Crabtree Hilltop Cemetery Millfield Ora P. Biddle Main St Pleasant View Huntington St. Mary’s James and America Triplett Patterson Edward B. Biddle Christ Episcopal Church Service Guild of the Church Daughters of American Revolution Charles Lewis DAR Williamtown Eastern Star Burt) Patterson Bay Pines Fla Betty Berry John Baker Holyoke Mass E. A. Berry Canton James Patterson Okey Ruttencutter Toledo Christ Church Episcopal Clifford Schane Williamstown The Mohr- Stevens Funeral Home Mohr-Stevens Funeral Home

Last rites set for Thomas J Nash in Barboursville church

Thomas Jefferson Nash 74 of Barboursville will receive last rites at Dillon United Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. He had served as Sunday school superintendent for years and is a brother to The Rev Norman Nash of Henderson. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Point Pleasant Thomas Jefferson Nash Barboursville Dillon United Methodist Church White Chapel Memorial Gardens Nash Norman Nash Henderson

Burst Water Main Closes York Schools

In Nelsonville the York Nelsonville School District closed its senior high and elementary schools due to a water outage. A six inch main near the Walter Crane residence ruptured overnight and city crews work to repair it as classes are expected to resume tomorrow.

Nelsonville York-Nelsonville Walter Crane

Members Go Hippie Elect Club Officers

The Oakdale Friendship Circle in GLOUSTER elected officers at its October meeting at Linda Hooper's home. Della Loomis is president, May Losey vice president, Martha Harry secretary treasurer and reporter, Faye Nott in charge of the flower fund. Members dressed as hippies. Loomis won first prize, Virginia Moore second.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Linda Hooper Della Loomis May Losey Martha Harry Faye Nott Flower Fund Republic Avenue Carolyn Grubbs Dorothy Emrich Virginia Moore

Study Club Holds Dinner in Burr Oak Lodge

October in Ohio was the theme for the Progressive Study Club fall dinner at Burr Oak Lodge. Mrs. Harold Vaughn oversaw arrangements and table decorations for 16 attendees. Mrs. Francis McAllister gave the prayer, and Miss Merle Danford will host the next meeting.

Glouster Ohio Progressive Study Club Burr Oak Lodge Harold Vaughn Francis McAllister Merle Danford

Sheriff Subdues Assailant in Courthouse Jail Raid

Sheriff Harold Steele was attacked on the third floor jail by a prisoner armed with a pipe on a broomstick. Steele was bruised but subdued the inmate before escape. the man gave a false name but bore a Pennsylvania ID. This marks a second injury incident for Steele this year in jail break attempts.

Steele Hamden Rowland Daniel James E. Wall Pennsylvania Sheriff Steele

Mayor Praises Glouster Tom Cats and Band Squad

At a Saturday evening meeting, Mayor Thomas Williams Jr. commended the Glouster Tom Cats, the cheerleaders, and Glouster High School coaching staff for sportsmanship and first place league win. He also thanked the marching band and instructor Mrs Vaughn, stressing pride in local youths and praising positive publicity over criticism.

Glouster Thomas Tommy) Williams Jr Glouster Tom Cats Glouster High School Vaughn Williams

Youth Hurt In Accident In Logan

16 year old Gary Rollins of Rockbridge Route 1 was treated at a Logan hospital after a one car crash on Route 180 one mile west of Route 374 Monday evening. Rollins suffered a possible concussion and back abrasions when the car went off the road and overturned, throwing him from the vehicle. The sheriff's department investigated the incident.

Logan Rockbridge Gary Rollins Rollins Sheriff's Department

Birthday Picnic Honors Carr Family on Olentangy River

A Columbus group including Chauncey Grace Charlie Carr Marjorie Monroe Mr and Mrs Rolland Carr Larry and Ronnie Carr and Kathy Reidelbach held a picnic near the Olentangy River to celebrate Charlie and Larry Carrs birthdays.

Chauncey Grace Charlie Carr Marjorie Monroe Rolland Carr Larry Ronnie Carr Kathy Reidelbach Columbus Olentangy River Charlie and Larry Carr

Millfield meeting schedule for midweek and youth groups

The schedule lists Wednesday at 6 30 p m Mill field Choir at Christian Church Wednesday 7 15 p m Millfield Christian Youth Fellowship Thursday 3 30 p m Chauncey Brownie Troop and Thursday 3 45 p m Chauncey Cadet Troop all local

Millfield Choir Christian Church Millfield Christian Youth Fellowship Chauncey Brownie Chauncey Cadet

Guadalajara's early relocations lead to 1542 founding

The city of Guadalajara in Mexico shifted sites in 1532 and 1535 before final establishment at its current location in 1542, marking a pivotal urban settlement.

Guadalajara Mexico

Special Meet Called for Trimble PTO on Oct 21

Mrs Pat Halbert chairman of the Trimble Local School Halloween party calls a special meeting for Tuesday October 21 at 7 pm in Glouster High School. Open to anyone with an interest in the PTO group to set up committees.

Pat Halbert Trimble Glouster High School PTO Group

Halloween Party and Trick or Treat at Taylor Ridge

Taylor Ridge Christian Church hosts a Halloween party and wiener roast on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. All residents invited. Trick or Treat events set for Wednesday October 30 in Taylor Ridge.

Glouster Taylor Ridge Christian Church Taylor Ridge

Notice of Executrix and Executor Appointments in Athens County

Notices announce Ethel Maple of 20 Central Ave Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of Elba E Maple estate and Harry K Looney of 30 Second St Athens Ohio appointed Executor of Cora Looney estate both in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Also notice of election on tax levy in excess of ten mill limit in Alexander Local School District to fund operating expenses with a five mill additional levy. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Ethel Maple Central Ave Athens Ohio Elba E. Maple Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Harry K. Looney Second Street Cora Looney

Election notice on Athens County tax levy in excess of ten mill limit

Notice of an election on a renewal of a 60 mill tax for five years in Athens County Ohio to meet operating expenses including the Children s Home. The vote is set for a November day in 1948 at regular polling places from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST.Officials listed are William A. Lavelle and William M. Howe.

Board of Commissioners Athens Ohio Athens County Board of Elections William A. Lavelle

Nelsonville York district tax levy election notice

A notice dated August 13 1968 announces a general election in Nelsonville York City School District Athens County Ohio on the Sunday and Tuesday in November 1968 to vote on a continuing tax levy beyond the ten mill limit for current operating expenses. The levy would be up to seven mills per dollar of valuation or seventy cents per hundred dollars. Local official William A Lovelle signs the notice with dates through October.

Board of Education Nelsonville-York City Athens County Ohio Scid Nelsonville York City Board of Elections William A. Lovelle

Dust Control Tax Proposal in Athens Township Vote

The Board of Trustees of Athens Township Ohio submits a millage renewal measure for dust control. The proposal asks for up to 1 mill per ten dollars of valuation for three years. Election scheduled for the general election day in November 1968, excluding Athens City. County official notice dated September 10, 1968.

Waterloo Township Cemeteries Maintenance Tax Vote Notice

Notice from Waterloo Township Trustees Athens County Ohio that a ten mill renewal for cemetery maintenance will be on the November 1968 general election ballot. One mill renewal tax for five years at up to one mill per dollar valuation will run five years. Polls open 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM EST per election board order dated July 26 1968 with notices appearing 10-8 10-15 10-22 10-29.

Board of Township Trustees Waterloo Athens County Ohio Waterloo Township Doy Order of the Board of Elections William A. Lavelle Board Township Fox Board of Elections Dover Dover Township Said du

Election notice on excess tax levy for Glouster village

Voters in Glouster Athens County Ohio will decide on a tax levy exceeding the ten mill limit at the November 5 1968 general election. The measure renews a 2 mill street maintenance levy for five years and funds current village expenses including care construction and street maintenance. A separate Athens County tuberculosis hospital levy renewal of 6 mills for five years is also on the ballot. Authorities list the dates notices were issued and times.

Canaan Township to Vote on Dust Control Tax in 1968 Election

In Athens County Ohio the Township of Canaan schedules a general election for November 5 1968 at regular voting places to decide a levy for dust control. The proposal would raise an additional tax of 4 mills for three years with a rate not exceeding .40 mills per four cents. Polls open at 6 20 a.m. and remain open until the day’s end.

Canaan Athens County Ohio Cancan Board of Elections

Ohio may issue bonds for public capital projects

Amended Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No 29 proposes adding Section 21 to Ohio Article VIII to authorize issuing bonds and obligations by the state and related agencies for highways water pollution control higher education parks and recreation mental hygiene and other state buildings. It sets caps on debt and specifies how proceeds fund urban extensions water management and other priorities with tax and revenue backing and federal and local participation. The measure would require voter approval at the November 1968 election and details ballot form publication and implementation.

Ohio constitutional amendment on state bonds and projects

The article discusses proposed Article VIII Section 21 allowing the General Assembly to authorize new obligations including bonds and notes for area were and other public capital improvements. It limits issuances by category: highways up to 100 million per year, 500 million outstanding. other projects up to 259 million total, with allocations for water pollution control, higher education, parks, airports, and state buildings. Revenue pledges may back these obligations, which would not be counted against existing limits or deemed state debts.

General Assembly Ohio Igher

Ohio constitutional amendment on homestead exemptions

The amendment proposes to permit the General Assembly to grant homestead exemptions for residents of Ohio. It details eligibility, age and residency requirements, and allows exemptions for all Ohio residents owning and living in a homestead. It also covers tax exemptions for bonds and public properties with provisions for regular valuation reporting.

Ohio amendment would take effect immediately upon majority vote

The proposal states that if a majority of electors voting on the amendment approve it, the amendment becomes effective immediately and existing section 2 of Article XII of the Ohio Constitution would be repealed from that date.

Ohio

Ohio Secretary of State certifies constitutional amendment resolutions

Ted W. Brown secretary of state certifies that Amended Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No. 29 and Amended Substitute House Joint Resolution No. 43 were filed proposing to amend sections of the Ohio Constitution. The certification is dated August 13, 1948, and bears the official seal.

Ted W. Brown State of Ohio Senate House Secretary of State

Also Mentioned on This Page

George B. McClellan Carl Dabney Carl Stanley Dabney Mount Zion Baptist Church Uplands Orville Johnson Don Myers Mason County Kathryn Williams Dabney Wilma Delaney Charleston Garnett Love Jewell Caudell Marion Garland Lawrence Bechtle Jack Bechtle Middleport Mrs. Lurilla Tippie Sylvia, Davis Mrs. Ora Biddle Newton F. Knowlton Newton Francis Knowlton Nash Services York Study Club Alexander Athens Co William A, Lavelle William M, Howe William M. Howe Athens City Athens Township William M. Howe Sr Board of Elections of Athena William A Lavelle Wiliam M. Howe Cierk William M. Howe Clark Secretary of State of World War Compensation Fund United States OF America State OF Ohio Office OF the Secretary OF State
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