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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
7
New Straitsville parish marks 100 years since founding with a 4 p.m. Mass led by Bishop Clarence Elwell of the Columbus Diocese. Priests who served the parish are invited to help, followed by a dinner catered locally and served with help from Women of the New Straitsville United Methodist Church.
Jackson County Common Pleas Court announced the September term juror draw. Twenty-five names were selected for grand jury service and sixty for petit juries to hear forthcoming matters.
Judge James Stilwell meted fines and declared bonds forfeited in Hocking County Court. Fines were assessed to Mark V. Snider Barbara Kepler and Phyllis Neel for speeding and traffic violations. Bonds forfeited included Robert Taylor and Donald Campbell for waste disposal and driving left of center respectively. Additional speeding forfeitures affected James Wallace Ronald McNally John Cushing and Gilbert Bailey. Other speeding forfeitures hit Erwin Schwartz Glenn Price Peter Ellis Carl Efaw and Fred Thomas.
A badly injured carrier pigeon with band CD-679 was found on Poplar Street by Jim Forbes. The bird had a broken wing and leg, suspected after being struck by a car. Anyone with information is asked to call 753-1067.
The Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Curtis Hartshorn of New Plymouth and Chester Ashbaugh of Junction City along with Vera Lindsey and Wallace Brown of Logan. Also admitted were Mrs Gary Campbell Gregory McCune Beatrice Nutter Elsie Dailey and Mrs Jack Jones.
A public hearing on the Rushcreek Conservancy District appraisals and exceptions is set for 9 a.m. August 30 in the Hocking County Common Pleas Court. Judge Harley Meyer and fellow judges notify about 500 involved parties to attend with testimony on property located in Hocking County. attorney is Joseph C. Allen of New Lexington.
Nelsonville seniors gather at First Presbyterian Church for a Friday night meeting with a potluck at 6 30 and business session at 7 30. Alan Geiger Ohio University planner George Kennedy Athens director of Senior Citizens Services and Opportunities and Mayor Earl Hilleary attend. Geiger speaks on a proposed housing project for older citizens. All area senior citizens invited. Logan Smart family reunion set for Sunday at Rachelmacher Park with a noon basket dinner.
City council tabled Ordinance 37 delaying a meter based electric energy contract for water and sewer operations. Emergency action funded $5,000 to repair two river crossing water lines, plus ongoing park, annexation, and police control discussions at Worthington Park and Hunter Street area.
Logan Jaycees president Oswalt attended the All-State Meeting of the Ohio Jaycees in Cleveland August 6 to 8. About 260 local presidents and officers joined business sessions workshops and forums on planning and leadership. Logan received the Gold Chip award. Roger Hinerman and Ed Tucker also attended.
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