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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1973
Page
3
Ohio lawmakers prepare to vote on separate campaign finance bills as Republicans push individual donor choices while Democrats back union PAC control. GOP leaders say opposition is solid with 16 negative votes and delays persist as both chambers plan to exchange bills.
House Speaker A. G. Lancione D-99 Bellaire seeks a bipartisan accord to send the entire package to a joint conference committee and end the special session this week. Senator Gray doubts lawmakers will agree on a bill as partisan divides on how to handle con-
Bill Vote Gilligan argues GOP legislation leaves loopholes enabling large donations by wealthy donors. Both parties back limits on individual contributions to 3000 dollars and fixed state and local campaign spending, plus required campaign disclosures. They propose a single committee per candidate and creation of an Ohio Elections Commission to enforce laws and set penalties.
Attendance rose as Vinton County schools resumed after a four week teachers strike. Acting Superintendent Harold Felton reported 2,262 of 2,400 to 2,500 students attended Monday with about 12 extra school days planned to make up for lost time.
The Rothwell Club at Hotel Gordon, led by vice president Miss Ann Williams, votes to cancel the November 22 gathering due to Thanksgiving. OU photography student Mindy Kligman spoke, noting her six months in Italy and NY City home. Mrs. Sara Williams discussed All Those In Favor Say Something by Anna Erwin Ware and club organization notes from a 1948 clipping.
Family and friends gathered at Tom Huddy home in Nelsonville to honor Nettie Campbell Brown who died at 84 two years ago. Attendees included relatives from Newark Buckeye Lake Brice Hebron Nelsonville and Hebron Route 1 and Route 2 with many children. The group thanked William Seel for use of a field for parking and the football game.
The Priscilla Class of the United Methodist Church met in the church social rooms to plan a Christmas Bazaar. Donations include homemade items baked goods and other gifts for the sale scheduled November 24 at the church. Nelsonville Christ mas Bazaar
The 1974 Area School Bus Driving Contest will be held Saturday at Nelsonville York High School with registration from 8 30 to 9 30 a m. Open to drivers from Athens Hocking Meigs Morgan Perry and Vinton Counties the event promotes safety and professionalism through cooperation of school districts OAPSE Ohio Department of Education and OAAPT. Ron Cottrill chairs the event and Wilbert Hartman serves as secretary.
The annual Fall Festival is planned at the First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville starting Thursday at 10:00 a.m. It will run all day and feature a chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The WSCS sponsors the meal, priced 2.50 for adults and 1.25 for under 12. Tickets available from WSCS members or at the door.
Nelsonville Ohio district gathers at Hocking Valley Motor Lodge for the District 15 Fall Meeting with theme Challenge For Commitment Ohio Pledges Progress. Virginia Nickell speaks on leadership with a personal touch and retirement homes Hillrise Cincinnati Westmoor Toledo noted. Mary Rowland covers legislation WRAP careers and membership.
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission urges electric utilities to cut back large outdoor holiday displays to save energy. John Ledingham warned a formal order could follow if companies do not persuade cities and businesses to forego elaborate displays this November and December.
The Marcellite Rebekah Lodge 401 held its annual inspection Friday at the IOOF Hall in Jacksonville with District Deputy President Ruth McBee as inspecting officer. Virginia Moore led the meeting and praised officers and the degree team after an outstanding grade was read. New members Elaine Moore and Marilyn Moore were initiated and welcomed.
Jackson requests 55 000 to buy 26 acres at Edwin A Jones Recreation area as part of a 1 000 000 plus federal match for outdoor recreation projects in fiscal 1974. Natural Resources Director William B Nye notes 60 percent comes from federal funds with the state guiding the remainder for acquisitions. Admitted list includes Mildred Andrews Janet Earich Stella Stancel Hattie Shafer and others. Dismissed William Wintersteen and Master Randy Decker.
Jacksonville residents learn the Halloween event will take place at the VFW Hall instead of the village platform. Mayor Bob Parr cites weather as the reason for the venue change. The party starts Tuesday at 7 p.m. local time.
Glouster Kiwanis Club met at the Hotel Gordon for a general discussion of community and school affairs. Three members were to join a local delegation to promote a housing project for the village and report back at the club’s next meeting.
Dr. and Mrs. Lowell Burnelle return from Columbus after surgery on his right index finger. Cocoa Beach banker Mrs. Heard earns new role as assistant vice president visiting Glouster with her mother Mrs. Beatrice Vaughn and other guests. Legion Post 229 Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m to plan Christmas gifts for VA hospital patients and accept dues. A popcorn and light bulb sale is set for Nov 12 across Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville. Robert Smith, Rhodesia mission educator, discusses African schooling at Hocking Technical College, noting student eagerness and grade pressures.
Nelsonville Ohio. The Peoples Bank on the Public Square will begin accepting telephone bill payments Thursday. Kenneth Wilson commercial manager for Ohio Bell announced the change replacing Cable Hardware and Furniture Co which had been the phone company's agency since 1968.
Three Toledo youths appeared in Hocking County Court after a disturbance at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. A fourth youth was in juvenile custody pending further action.
Five persons cited in Nelsonville after a tavern brawl at 1:30 a.m. faces mayor's court charges for assault and battery or disturbing the peace. Court date postponed to November 6. In Glouster, John J. McCluskey and others face drug possession and theft counts, with Evans pleading guilty to disturbing the peace.
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