Bicentennial kickoff Eden On The River in Athens
Athens hosts the Bicentennial kickoff with a colonial dinner and the world premiere of Eden On The River. Peggy Parker reports the event marked the start of the county celebration of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Parker Messenger
Athens County
Ohio Arts Council
OAC
Fred Lazarus III
John Gilligan
Michael Devine
Aaron Burr
Margaret and
Harman Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett Island
John Lee
Joyce Ancrle
Genevieve Greene
Rex McGraw
Tom Smith
Devine
Gilligan
Mrs. Lazarus
Donald Barrett
Harry Crewson
Ohio University
Rachel Redinger
James Edgy
James Riley
Messenger
Peggy Parker
Een
Dishel Pfet
Athens County Centennial Commission
Baker Center
Reclamation Study Evaluates Sewage Sludge and Fly Ash Mix
Ohio Department of Natural Resources and OARDC announce a yearlong study on strip mine reclamation using fly ash to neutralize acidic soil, then sewage sludge for humus and nutrients. Six acres in Noble County fund a $20,000 project with 2,000 from DNA. other funds from OSU, power companies, and national groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
DRN
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
OARDC
Noble County
DNR
William B. Nye
Walt Roman
Division of
Roman
Ohio State University
American Electric and Monongahela Power Companies
LU. S. Bureau of Mines
National Ash Association, Inc
National Jar Shortage Hurts Home Canners Across Nation
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a severe national shortage of canning jars and lids. Home gardeners struggle as stores limit sales and freezers vanish, with Ball Corp. unable to meet demand and homemakers seeking alternatives.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati, Ohio
Vern C. Schranz
Ball Corp
Muncie
Ind
Cincinnati
Athens Man Admits Robbery In Meigs
Rick Wayne Morris 18 of Conestoga Trailer Court Athens was sentenced to two to 15 years in an Ohio institution for the Vista Station Five Points robbery on Aug 9. Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Manning Webster presided. Morris faced armed robbery charges from the service station while an employer Linda Sue Wolfe Minersville reported the incident.
Youths Must Register For Draft Amid Standby Status
Ruth Mecum, supervisor of the 12-county Selective Service Area Office in Portsmouth, says young men must register within 60 days before 18th birthday, notify boards of address changes, and carry draft cards until liability ends. Local boards are in Portsmouth at 815 Gallia St. during standby.
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Ruth Mecum
Selective Service
Portsmouth
Mecum
Adams
Athens
Brown
Gallia
Highland
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Pike, Ross
Scioto
Vinton
Gallia St
Le-Ax residents to sign easements at Friday meeting
Le-Ax Water Distribution Corp residents on County Roads 22 9 72 Two Road 268 and northern Route 691 may sign easements at George Buckley home Route 691 7 to 9 p m. A $75 water tap fee applies and a notary is needed. Athens firemen used 300 gallons from a booster tank to fight a trash fire at 44 Hooper St near a state owned house being torn down.
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Le-Ax Water Distribution Corp
Vore Ridge
Luhrng-Salem
Poston
Le-Ax
George Buckley
Poston Station
Athens
Hooper St
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Ohio
Harr
Appalachian Green Parks Project
Union St
Oak Room
Family Clothing
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Nelsonville
Ino
Paar
Yootha
Bank Americard
Meohinrald
Otton
BOYS
Ing
Walter Corder
Sears Roebuck
Eldon Carroll
Daryl Winders
Kmart
Margarite H. Warren
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Robert Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Morris
Bernard Fultz
Pittsburgh Paints
Soi
Patentec Microflow
Ban White
Oesores Raycee
Hk Prosaurgn Part
Seth
Ome-A-Rama
Armstrong
Butt Williams
Marblieast
Wood-Mode & Wilson
Bankamericard
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