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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1969

Page

8

Nelsonville York Board hires two teachers and bids on buses

Nelsonville York City Board of Education met at the Senior High School. Bids were opened for unused buses with Keith Zimmerman's $226 bid for a 1954 Dodge 48 passenger bus accepted. a 1958 International bid was too low and a 1954 Ford bus drew no bids. The 1954 Chevrolet bus was withdrawn at the request of Athletic Boosters for football transport. The board hired two teachers, Sheryl Olinger for special education and Sandra Gillespie for first grade, and approved seven ADC program aides. A new history of religion and the Bible study course was discussed for later approval by the State Department of Education.

Nelsonville York City Hubert Stage Jack Hillyer State Department of Education Hillyer Sheryl Olinger Sandra Gillespie Greens Run Murray City Jane Huston Adrienne Spencer Beverly Oakley Betty Sullivan Vicki Boston Earline Dexter Rose Doolittle Sharon Koon Murry City

OAPSE To Represent Nelsonville York Workers

Nelsonville York Chapter of the Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees won board recognition to represent non certificated staff. Betty Cagg and Joe Connors led the group with Merlin Wolfe as member. Supt Hillyer announced overtime pay for several staff and the district discussed aging Murray City school facilities and furnace repairs next year.

Nelsonville York Ohio Association of Public Schools Nelsonville- York City Murray City Roland Prrece

Festival Date Change At Poston Elementary

Nelsonville Poston Elementary School PTO met to set the Fall Festival date from November 14 to November 8 at 6 p.m. A stage decorating committee was formed and a vote approved purchasing vitamin pills for students. Room mothers were named for each grade and a ways and means committee special meeting was scheduled for October 27 at 7 30 p.m.

Nelsonville Poston Ways and Means Committee Poston School

Wife walks 17 miles to Raleigh against Moratorium Day

Donna Long of Jacksonville walked 117 miles to the North Carolina Capitol carrying a small American flag to oppose October Moratorium Day on Vietnam policy. In a letter to Gov. Bob Scott she said ordinary Americans sit back, and the minority voice must be heard.

Raleigh N. C Donna Long Vietnam Jacksonville N.C U.S Bob Scott Long

Buchtel Forms Civic Group To Aid Village Interests

A new civic organization named Buchtel Civic Group is formed to promote the community interests of the Village of Buchtel. Officers elected: President Gordon Sullivan, Vice President Jack Kieffer, Treasurer Wayne Corwin, Secretary George Addis. The group will meet Wednesday night at the mayor's office. villagers are invited.

Buchtel Presidert Gordon Sullivan Jack Kieffer Wayne Corwin George Addis Buchtel Mayor's Office Buchtel Civic Group Buchte

Gallia Woman Cited For Improper Turn

In Gallipolis on Route 7, Linda McGuire 21 of Gallipolis made an improper left turn into a driveway, colliding with Paul Thrasher 25 of Cincinnati. McGuire was injured but did not seek immediate treatment. damage was extensive in both cars.

Gallia Gallipolis Linda McGuire Paul Thrasher Cincinnati McGuire

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Local Notices

Mount St Mary Hospital reports multiple births in Nelsonville area. Newborns include a daughter to Homer Adams Jr and wife, a son to David Bailey, a son to Richard Taylor, and several other newborns linked to families in Nelsonville Crooksville Murray City and Chauncey.

Homer Adams Jr Nelsonville David Bailey Richard Taylor Ollie Hawk Allensville Juvius Bolling Glouster James Cuwilison Carolyn Thorp Crooksville Jean Thomas Murray City Maywood Byers Robert Fouty Floyd Karns Chauncey Robert C. Chutes Athens

Mrs. Linnie Primmer Home From Hospital

Mrs. Linnie Primmer of Scott Street has returned home from University Hospital in Columbus after a hospital stay. Recent visitors include her sister Mrs. Mae Campbell of Logan and Mrs. Elsie Struckey and Mrs. Laviana McDaniel of Marion, along with Mrs. Cassie Carroll of Coshocton.

Nelsonville Linnie Primmer Scott Street Columbus University Hospital Mae Campbell Logan Elsie Struckey Laviana McDaniel Marion Cassie Carroll Coshocton

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Local Residents

Admitted patients include Master Anthony McDonald of Rushville Mrs John Taylor Jawan Mrs Rubye Hurley Logan Mrs David Gallant and son James Barron Mrs Bernis Coleman and daughter Charles F Keck Mrs Benjamin Cline and Master Anthony McDonald.

Anthony McDonald Rushville John Taylor Jawan Rubye Hurley Logan David Gallant James Barron Bernis Coleman Charles F. Keck Benjamin Cline Anthony McDonald

Water Rate Bill Proposed for Nelsonville

A bill to set by ordinance a water rate schedule and charges was presented to Nelsonville council. Utility Chairman Carl Young urged study before passage, and President Charles Shafer postponed action, referring it to the Utility Committee for further review. The committee will meet next Monday night.

Nelsonville Water Department Service Safety Council Utility Carl Young Charles Shafer Utlity Committee

Group 14 Named Katchina by Camp Fire Girls

In Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Group 14 adopts the name Katchina meaning good spirits. Officers are Suzan Holtel president Suzanne Dalton vice president Christy Smart secretary Janie Thompson treasurer Carla Oakley scribe. Other members include Dava French Paula Taylor Kathy Smart Rhonda Summer Kathy Grace Kelsey Hanning Tracy Smith Trissa Wharton. Horizon Club juniors Debbie Fick Merrilee Kunzman assist leadership. Members discussed various projects.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Group 14 Suzan Holtel Suzanne Dalton Christy Smart Janie Thompson Carla Oakley Dava French Paula Taylor Kathy Smart Rhonda Summer Kathy Grace Kelsey Hanning Tracy Smith Trissa Wharton

YMCA Program Outlined For TriCounty Trustees

Dr. Keith Brown presented a plan to create modern housing and an organized recreation program for Tri-County Technical Institute students. The trustees rejected dormitory involvement and discussed YMCA led facilities with options including federal funding, local donations, industrial support, area memberships, and Lancaster YMCA collaboration.

YMCA Tri-County Nelsonville Tri-County Technical Institute Tri- County Technical Institute Board of Trustees Keith Brown Brown Federal Department of Urban Development Lancaster Ymca Lancaster City United Appeal

Griffin cited for tres? wheel scooter left of center on Main

Logan Joseph Alan Griffin, 17, of 548 Henrietta Ave, was cited by City Police for driving a three wheel scooter left of center on Main Street at 3 35 p m He turned onto Orchard Street and collided with Edward W Croucher 16 of 692 N Walnut St Griffin received a cut on the elbow The report includes a stray lunch packing tip about wrapping bananas in aluminum foil to prevent odor

Logan Joseph Alan Griffin Henrietta Ave Main Street Griffin Orchard Street Edward W. Croucher Walnut St

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Wilbur Mender ADC Southeast Ohio Educational Research Council Roland Pierce Robert Bentley Nelsonville-York Glen Dale Robson Richard Hubbard Pierce Ohio School Board Association Columbus Pierce Poston Elementary Margie Tolliver Virgene Thomas Thelma Tigner Anita McDonald Dixie Flowers Betty Johnston Helen Smith Mickie Warren Helé Dunnington Jo Ann Spencer Mary Huddy Mary Kennard Sharon Edwards Donna Martin Dorothy Conner Shirley Theisen Rosemary Evans Mildred Andrews Marge Benner Jo Ann Koska Doris Bumgardner Helen Wolfe Shirley Koker Norma Hardy Mrs. Weaver Mary Smith Carol Wisecarver Mrs. Lupher Charlotte Smart Martha Humphrey Maxine Mount St. Mary Hospital Benjamin Kirkendall Mary Milligan Maynard le May Charles Cullison Sarah McClellan Beulah Savage Charles Lee Miller Etta Pierce Dennis L. Mowrey Rockbridge Hocking County Hocking Valley Community Hospital Katchina Horizon Club Debbie Fick Merrilee Kunzman Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp THE Athens County Savings & Loan Co Mile Street aTeen Woodward America Woolworth Bae! Bag
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