Citizens Attend Complaints Meeting in Athens Village
Citizens voiced concerns on motorbikes and parked vehicles hindering Sunday church traffic while the council, led by Mayor Robert Gamwell, pledged inspections and quick fixes. Officials noted limited staff, funding, and plans for a sewage study, fire safety, and park improvements.
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Locust Street
William
Athens
Cross
Fairlawn
Gamwell
Norman Westfall
Westfall Insurance
Jane VanFossen
Westfall
Trimble Township
Chamber of Commerce
International Harvester
Gibson Motor City
Property Damage Claim In Nelsonville Residents Named
Oakley, attorney for the claimants in Nelsonville, lists property damaged at 339 Elizabeth St. 347 Elizabeth St. 352 Fort St. 327 Elizabeth St. and 317 Elizabeth St. The claimants include Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Warner Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lanning Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Blackburn Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. David Friedrich. City Solicitor James Shumaker says additional information must be obtained from Oakley about the letter.
Wellston Reports Break-ins at Local Buildings
Wellston police investigated multiple break ins including the McNally Pittsburgh Manufacturing Co on East 10th Street a change machine at the Vocational Agriculture Building owned by the Wellston Board of Education and a damaged soft drink machine with items missing awaiting inventory.
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Wellston
McNally-Pittsburgh Mfg. Co
East 10Th Street
Thursda
Vocational Agriculture
Wellston Board of Education
Pupils to Register for Southern School District Kindergarten
Registration for kindergarten in the Southern School District is set for Friday in the kindergarten classroom beside the junior high. Supt. Robert Ord says next fall’s registration runs 9 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm. Parents should bring immunization records, a recent skin test, and the child’s birth certificate. Children must be five by Sept 30 to start and six by Sept 30 to advance. Public school entrants need DPT, polio, and rubella vaccines plus a current skin test. Regular classes won’t be held on registration day.
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Racine
Southern
Robert Ord
Racine Emergency Squad Reports March Runs
The Racine Emergency Squad reported 26 calls for March with 132.4 manhours. Total miles driven reached 1,151.4 as crews served Racine village and formations to Lebanon Sutton Letart Chester and Olive Townships.
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Racine
Lebanon
Sutton
Letart
Chester
Olive Twps
Racine Village
Glouster Park Report Advances at Trimble Township Meeting
The Trimble Township Memorial Park committee discussed ball diamond prep and creek bank tree clearance for beautification and safety with approval expected. Holbert and Swart noted new tennis nets and supports funded by a local business and ready for installation. The club plans a Little League team sponsorship and a $50 donation to the Trimble Two Youth Athletic Association, plus a spring fundraiser of popcorn and light bulbs to support youth projects.
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Creek Bank
Holbert and Swart
Youth Athletic Association
Glouster Club
Jackson Court to Be Topic
State Rep. Claire Ball will hold a public hearing Friday at 7 p.m. in the Common Pleas Court Room to discuss a proposed Jackson County Municipal Court. The meeting invites county residents for and against the proposal and allows observers. Ball seeks substantial local support before creation.
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Columbus
Claire “Buzz’’ Ball
Jackson
Jackson County
Ohio General Assembly
Common Pleas
General Assembly
Ball
Chemical Cost Sharing Program For Pastureland
Pomeroy clarification from Clarence Price chair of the Meigs ASCS announces cost sharing for chemical use in controlling multiflora rose on pastureland. Producers must complete Extension Service training on rates and handling before applying at the ASCS office in the Farmers Bank Building, Pomeroy. Cost sharing covers 50 percent of chemical costs.
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Pomeroy
Clarence Price
Meigs Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Extension Service
ASCS
Farmers Bank
Miss Parade of the Hills Queen Contest committee meeting
Mrs Mary V Linscott chaired the Miss Parade of the Hills Queen Contest committee at the Greater Ohio Showman's Association dinner in Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Whitlatch attended along with representatives from the International Festivals Association and the Ohio Festivals and Events Association. A Ohio Festivals meeting planned a 1977 season brochure rollout. Saturday Mrs Linscott and the Whitlatches will help judge the Apple Queen of the
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Nelsonville
Mary V. Linscott
James Whitlatch
Greater Ohio Showman’s Association
Berwick Party House
Columbus
International Festivals Association
Ohio Festivals and Events Association
Ohio
Nelsonville Mayor Urges Residents to Flush Hot Water Tanks
Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh calls Nelsonville residents to flush their hot water tanks until clear water runs to prevent sediment and maintain system safety. The notice urges action across homes and buildings.
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Nelsonville
Violet Hollenbaugh
Meigs County to Keep $70,917 in Revenue Sharing Funds
Meigs County will not lose 70 917 dollars in revenue sharing, state auditor confirms. Howard Frank, county auditor, says a statement of assurance from the state auditor guarantees funds will be sent to Meigs. He notes forms must be completed and returned to Washington and is handling the paperwork.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Howard Frank
State Auditor's
Ohio
Washington
Frank
Messenger
Easter egg coloring event at library draws many children
More than 50 children attended the annual Easter egg coloring at the library on Saturday. Prizes were given for the finest, prettiest, and ugliest eggs, with refreshments served to participants.
Tuppers Plains Sewer Problems Studied
Logan board discusses creating a sewage district as health officials seek a nuisance inspector and a second sanitarian. Three fourths of sanitation issues involve sewage and related nuisances. certification for water treatment staff is urged. workshop planned. Board sets meetings for 4:30 pm second Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Public invited.
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Plea Plains
Joan Culp
Gary Aspin
Sanitarian
Environmental Protection Agency
Health Department
Juvenile Authority
Main Street
Veterans Memorial Hospital
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