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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1968

Page

3

Brown Praises Unity of GOP in Nelsonville Meeting

Ohio Lt Governor John Brown urged Athens County Republicans to build local enthusiasm for the Nixon Agnew ticket by backing area candidates at a Nelsonville social room gathering. He praised party unity and cited support for local nominees including Clarence Miller, with 75 residents and candidates in attendance.

Nelsonville Ohio John Brown Christian Church Brown Athens County Nixon-Agnew Miami Beach Nixon Rockefeller Harold Stassen Nelsonville-York Miller William Howe Board of Elections Bill Morgan New Lexington Y.R Paul Matia Cleveland Frank Steinkruger Marietta Young Republicans William Mechem Spray Alberta Grones Athens GOP Oakley Collins Chip Lee Teenage Republicans TAR Fred Weber Jr Howe Young Republican Best Photo Service Coolville

Eight Fined In Logan Mayor Court

Logan mayor court fined eight individuals for traffic and noise violations, with eight forfeitures and two dismissals. Notable cases include Charles Hoops for failing to keep distance, and Jerome Williams and Mickey Brandon charged with various infractions. Several others faced forfeiture bonds and costs, while charges of assault and battery against Gail Cox were dropped by his wife.

Logan M. B. Haney Charles Edward Hoops New Straitsville Leonard Phillips Curtis Clifton Hamrick Gerald D. Garner Rhea P. Beam Rockbridge Clarence H. Kornmiller Roger M. Williams Northup Mickey Brandon Arlington James P. Woodgeard Ruth Ave Elmer Elliott New Marshfield Delores E. (Brown) Cussins Buckhannon W. Va Jerald Wayne McGlothlin Union Furnace Larry R. Moore Frederick J. Webb Athens Red Light Gail W. Cox Hocking Ave Pamela Cox Myron Steele

Club Plans Yule Gifts For GPs

LOGAN Goodyear Wives Club to meet Monday at Blossers Restaurant at 8 15 p.m. Reservations by Saturday. They will make and fill Christmas dirty bags for servicemen in Vietnam. Members brings materials and contests for the bags. Materials needed include strong denim or smooth solid color cotton and red green or black tape. Suggested contents include writing paper self seal envelopes nail clippers shoe polish tapes nuts candies and small games. Do not send liquids glass containers meltable foods cigarettes medicines powders or combustibles. Money may be given for postage.

Logan — Goodyear Wives Club Blossers Vietnam

Tri County Students Live In Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts about 130 of 250 Tri County Technical Institute students living in town. At least 16 are residents, with 10 to 15 more area families hosting. Roughly 100 outside students have settled in homes around the city, backed by Lillian Wright’s housing drive. T. C. Porter notes the economic impact for the small community.

Nelsonville Tri-County Technical Institute T. C. Porter

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Admissions Notice

Hospital records list admissions for Mrs. Jesse Brooks Union Furnace Mrs. Louise Miller Logan Mrs. Grace Boring Gore John Wells Long Bottom Mrs. Phillip Palmer Belford Burgess David Johnson.

Jesse Brooks Union Furnace Louise Miller Logan Grace Boring Gore John Wells Long Bottom Phillip Palmer Belford Burgess David Johnson

No Action Taken On McArthur Road Bridge Study

Hocking County commissioners discussed the McArthur Road bridge over Clear Fork and passed two resolutions. They considered temporary crossing options and debated rights of way as state involvement grows, but took no action on construction.

Logan McArthur Road Clear Fork Hocking County McArthur Thomas van Buren Clyde Underwood Franklin County Common Pleas Court Underwood Lawrence Hartmann Forrest Moore Moore

Porter vows no delay to open vocational school

Nelsonville officials warned of a Monday start only if the E L Harper lift station is finished on time. Thomas Porter, Tri County Vocational School District superintendent, said delays threaten 350 to 360 pupils and may force use of makeshift toilets at the Technical Institute. MeMo Construction crews expect to finish by Tuesday, weather permitting, to avoid shifting the opening date.

Nelsonville Thomas C. Porter Vocational High School Porter Technical Institute

Christian Church Homecoming at Carbon Hill

Carbon Hill church hosts annual homecoming on Sunday September 15 with worship at 11 a.m. a buffet follows at noon and a fellowship hour at 1 p.m. The event invites community members to attend the service meal and gathering.

Carbon Hill The Christian Church

Coal House of Middlesboro Kentucky Built From Coal

The Chamber of Commerce building in Middlesboro Kentucky was erected in 1926 using 40 tons of coal and earned the nickname the Coal House.

Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce

Tri-County Wranglers Cookout Planned at Nelsonville Arena

Nelsonville area members and families plan a cookout this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the arena west of Nelsonville. Members may ride or camp overnight, with activities likely for the group and relatives.

Nelsonville Tri-County Wranglers Arena

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Gps Tri-County Hocking Valley Community Hospital County Welfare Board Lake Hope Howard Earnhart Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation U.S Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Columbus Street Nelsonville, Ohio T. Williams Rita F. Chapman Member Federal Home Loan Bank Athens, Ohio Jantzen Turtlenecks Spilfie Navy Slim Boy's CPO Olive Young Men's STA Press Farah Levi Hopsacks FLOOR Mens Permanent Press Tattersall All Permanent Press
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