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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1977

Page

5

Dance Recital At Meigs Junior High Auditorium Tonight

Dance recital tonight at Meigs Junior High School Auditorium directed by Mrs Judy Fraser with assistant April Fraser. Students include Lowry Ann Adams Melanie Mossman Sherri Sisson Jodi Thomas Mary Alice Sisson Heather Cullums June Wamsley Susy Samuels Sharon Griffin Barbara Grueser Andrea Batey Jody Harrison Laura McCurrin ynnd Oliver special guest Dan Schultz April Fraser and Mrs Judy Fraser also perform Mrs Fraser has 15 years of dancing and lessons experience and will move with her family to Montana in about a week.

Meigs Junior High School Judy Fraser April Fraser Lowry Ann Adams Melanie Mossman Sherri Sisson Jodi Thomas Mary Alice Sisson Heather Cullums June Wamsley Susy Samuels Sharon Griffin Barbara Grueser Andrea Batey Jody Harrison Laura McCurrin Oliver Dan Schultz Fraser Montana

Nelsonville Lions Club to Elect Officers for 1977 78

Nominations for officers of the Nelsonville Lions Club Inc for 1977 78 will be voted on April 20 at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge at 6 30 p m. Named candidates include Donald Kern president George Pollitt Jr first vice president Fred Abraham second vice president Ralph Hartman or Warren Jeffers third vice president Charles Gettle secretary Bill Duvall treasurer Hushower Ray Clark Lion Jamers George Sufronko and James Directors for one year Wilbur Young Max Valkinburg Joe Hanning Lester Pribble Directors for two years Harold Simmons Harold Dixon Phil Smith Homer O Nail Sr

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club, Inc Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Donald Kern George Pollitt Jr Fred Abraham Ralph Hartman Warren Jeffers Charles Gettle Bill Duvall Hushower Ray Clark Lion Jamers George Sufronko James Wilbur Young Max Valkinburg Joe Hanning Lester Pribble Harold Simmons Harold Dixon Phil Smith Homer O’nail Sr

Funeral services for James Nicholson draw kin from many towns

Out of town relatives and friends attended the Sunday funeral at the Dester Church of Christ for James Nicholson. The list includes dozens from Columbus Athens Albany Newark Massillon Hurricane Vermillion Gallipolis and other communities. A separate note says the Glouster Trimble Local Alumni meeting is postponed to April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville school.

James Nicholson Dester Church of Christ Ronald Nicholson John Ray Hilliard John Wiseman Springfield Marion Nicholson Keith Casdorph John Vale Wayne Birchfield William Birchfield Judy McElroy Diana Brogan William Stansbury All of Columbus Flora McClure Glen Turner G. A. Radekin Arlin Radekin C. E. Stout Bernard Allen Odta Gillogly Albany Ethel Radekin McArthur Ina Sams Newark Jerry Knight Massillon John Brogan Hurricane George Burkey Vermillion Loren Moore Gallipolis Clifford King Rodney Charles Russell Sr Beulah Jones Evelyn Ward Athens Don Burns Wilkesville Glouster Jacksonville

Council Hears Of Rate Hike

The village council discussed a PUCO rate increase proposal by a utility to apply in summer months for about 600 KW monthly use. Officials plan to wait for a formal hearing before protesting. An April 28 meeting at Wahama High School was urged to protest the facility across the Ohio River from Middleport.

Five Join Heath Church On Easter Morning

Five youths joined Heath United Methodist Church during Easter morning services. Pastor Robert Bumgarner assisted by Wendell Hoover gave the charge to Randal Murray Suzannah Wise Stephanie Houchins Paula Horton and Helen Slack. The choir under Ben Philson offered an anthem with Wendell Hoover and Judy Fraser as soloists. Members of the Eleanor Circle served by Mrs Roy Cassell Mrs William Brown Mrs M L French at decorated tables with colored eggs.

Middleport Mem Io Heath United Methodist Church Robert Bumgarner Wendell Hoover Randal Murray Suzannah Wise Stephanie Houchins Paula Horton Helen Slack Ben Philson Judy Fraser Newman Roy Cassell William Brown M.L. French Eleanor

Nursing Seminars Planned in May by Red Cross

Two disaster nursing workshops are planned in May by the Hocking County Red Cross with the Columbus Division sponsoring. On May 13 the session runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Columbus Area Chapter House Broad Street and May 16 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. The cost is $6.50 including lunch. Speaker is Mrs. Clara Schuster RN.

Logan Rheinscheid Hocking County

Mayor's Court Appearance Set in Murray City Case

A vehicle incident involves Susan B. Smathers of Murray City. Taylor will appear in Mayor's Court to yield or respond to the matter.

Susan B. Smathers Murray City Taylor

Old Settlers Club Easter Dinner and Bazaar Notes

Jacksonville six p m Easter potluck for Old Settlers Senior Citizens Club members and guests preceded their regular meeting. Rev Paul Johnson offered grace, Lord's Prayer and Pledge recited. Verna Mulpas presided. Herschel Saunders spoke. Reports covered Friday Athens Mall bazaar and April Center sale. guests Marguerite Williams and children Rex Lisa of Canal attended.

Jacksonville Old Settlers Senior Citizens Club Paul Johnson Verna Mulpas Herschel Saunders

White Elephant Sale at Eastern Star Chapter 192 Tonight

At the regular Eastern Star Chapter 192 meeting a white elephant sale will be held after the session. The event follows the meeting scheduled for 7 30 p m.

Glouster Eastern Star

Eastern Local teachers and board set Monday bargaining session

A negotiation meeting between the Eastern Local Teacher's Association and the Eastern Local Board of Education is scheduled for next Monday at 4 30 p m in the high school to continue contract talks. Mrs Jonas says progress was made in a previous session with ELTA rep Ted Bibbler and OSBA rep John Brent and John Riebel and hopes for a tentative agreement on all items. The association had earlier empowered the negotiating team to consider a strike if terms fail to reach.

Reedsville Eastern Board of Education

Wildlife Outing Set Saturday

Logan notice from the Hocking Valley Chapter of the National Audubon Society announces a wildlife outing Saturday meeting at 10 a.m. at the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery in Logan for a canoe trip to Mount Pleasant and Clear Creek Gorge to observe Fairfield County birds. Participants bring their own lunch. Nelsonville residents may obtain Ohio license tags from deputy registrar Janet Jackson at Janet's Fabric Shop, 370 Poplar St, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Thursday hours are 9 a.m. to noon.

Logan Hocking Valley National Audubon Society Chieftain Drive Mount Pleasant Clear Creek Gorge Fairfield County Nelsonville Ohio Janet Jackson Janet Poplar St

Eight Arrested in Meigs County Over Weekend

POMEROY eight persons arrested by the Meigs County Sheriff's Department over the weekend include Charles D. Wilson 24 of Reedsville Route 1 charged with marijuana possession Helen Braden of Middleport with a bad check charge from Gallia County Robert Raiguel 49 of Parkersburg trespassing others Peary Oldaker 32 of Letart driving while intoxicated Clinton Wayne Klein of New Haven non support Bob Richardson 22 of Vienna operating a motorcycle with expired tags Kenny Mays 19 of Reedsville and Joseph McCarty 29 of Pomeroy both operating motorcycles without endorsements. The report notes a health workshop for seniors and staff at the Senior Citizens Center in Pomeroy and Racine village council action on loose dogs plus a Humane Society meeting set for Thursday.

Kenny Mays Reedsville Joseph McCarty Pomeroy

Vinton Land Deed Questioned by McArthur County Officials

Vinton County commissioners raised questions about a 200 foot right of way along the abandoned portion of County Road 13 near Ratcliffourg. State records show the land not deeded back to the county after Route 50 relocation. Lyman Smith has paid taxes on part of the right of way for 14 years amid ownership disputes. Commissioners will seek district office clarification while preparing further report.

County 13 Sharrett Lyman Gerry Mercer

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MEIGS Terri Roush Cindy Biffle Messenger Renee Stone Erica Kessinger Tamara Vance Melani Mossman Laurie Ann Adams Lions Club C&soe Com Join Heath Church Marguerite Williams Rex and Lisa of Canal Senior Citizens Center Roger Smith Parkersburg Community College Racine Ee Vinton Commission Ivan Pipesvanes David Pierce I Co Fermin Boring NCR Co Robert Mollineaux Susan Graham State Legal Services Welfare Helen Garrison del’ Kasler
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