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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1976

Page

5

Logan County Advances Public Works Funding Bid

Logan Harrion County Commissioners at a special meeting approved retaining the Tul ly Ames Elzey and Thomas architects for a courthouse annex project. Richard P. Elzey quoted about 12000 dollars for preliminary plans for a 135000 square foot annex as the 100 percent grant application moves forward.

Logan — Hocking James McLain John Bumgardner Tully, Ames, Elzey and Thomas Columbus Richard P. Elzey Elzey

Planning Firm to Deliver Annex Plans by August 27

Resolution states the planning firm will provide a floor plan and cost estimate by August 27. McLain says the county will own the annex title and cover initial architect costs, with later talks on city share if a grant is received. Elzey will meet each department to discuss needs for the proposed annex.

McLain Chris Veidt Elzey

Hacking Events Causing Fear In Ohio Town Amid Animal Mutilations

In Logan Ohio fears rise after a drive by shooting near Union Furnace linked by residents to a spate of animal mutilations in Hocking County. Police urge calm amid rumors of cult activity while vigilante groups respond cautiously to protect livestock and warn residents.

Logan Ohio Doug Hoyd Mace’s Hoyd Hocking County Mom Union Furnace Haydenville J.W. Riddlebarger Riddlebarger William Sickle JoAnn Sickles Mac McHone Paul Hartman James Thompson

Nelsonville York District Sets New Student Registration Times

Parents of kindergartners and first graders must bring birth certificates and immunization records to Nelsonville Elementary York City Schools and area buildings. Registration runs for Nelsonville Elementary today through Friday and Aug 23–27. York Poston and Murray City Elementary on Tuesday with morning and afternoon sessions.

Nelsonville York Poston Murray City

Activities Planned at Meigs Senior Center This Week

Meigs County events at the Meigs Senior Citizens Center in the Pomeroy Junior High building include Tuesday physical fitness at 10 45 a m chorus 12 15 to 2 p m Wednesday cards 10 to 11 30 a m games 12 30 to 2 p m Thursday senior citizens day at the Meigs County Fair Friday art class 10 to 11 30 a m horseshoes 10 30 a m bowling 1 to 3 p m.

Pomeroy Meigs Senior Citizens Center Pomeroy Junior High Meigs County Fair

Meigs Fair Opens At Rock Springs

The 113th Meigs County Fair begins with a Voices of Liberty grandstand concert led by Mrs. June VanVranken of Pomeroy. The Bicentennial program salutes America and July 4 events at Royal Oak Park precede a busy opening day with 4 H awards, horse show, demonstrations, livestock weigh-ins, interviews, and a demolition derby at 7 p.m. Also: Kentucky patrol evangelist speaks at Vanderhoof Baptist Church in Coolville at 7:30 p.m. Glouster Women of the Moose reschedule to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Rock Springs Meigs County Voices of Liberty June VanVranken Pomeroy America Royal Oak Park H Club

Battered Linotype Echoes Life Of Point Pleasant Woman

Flo Smith recalls decades at the Point Pleasant Register working the gas heated linotype from 1917 for 35 years until newer equipment arrived. She witnessed World War I Pearl Harbor and local life through births marriages and obituaries while later serving as a copyreader at age 75 seeking a chance to operate the old machine again.

Strat Dou Associated Press Point Pleasant W.va Point Pleasant Register Flo Smith

Bishopville Bible School Session Attracts Fifty Attendees

Bishopville Church of Christ held its second Bible School session with average daily attendance of 50 from fifth grade to adults. The adult class led by Keith Cramer did not join arts and crafts. Teachers included Mrs. Cramer Cheryl McClelland and others. Younger children were cared for by Tim Edwards and Tim McClelland. Activities featured crafts and a nursing home visit at Parmiter Nursing Home Malta. A pizza party and picnic closed the event.

Bishopville Church of Christ’s Bible School Keith Cramer Cramer Cheryl McClelland Cecelia West Phylis Beard Linda Edwards Emelia Easler Tim Edwards Tim McClelland Parmiter Malta

Ohio Power to close Tidd Plant for cleaner air

Ohio Power Co will shut down its 30 year old Tidd Plant at Brilliant on an emergency basis within six weeks due to environmental concerns. Unit 1 closes Aug 31 and Unit 2 by Sept 30. 120 workers affected with many offered positions at Cardinal Plant.

Canton — Ohio Power Co Tidd Ohio River Brilliant C. A. Heller Ohio Power Ned E. Williams Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Williams Heller Cardinal Ohio Power and Buckeye Power, Inc Rural Electric Cooperatives Buckeye

Telephone Ringing Echoes in Offer for Sale Listing

A reader notes the sharp ding of a telephone ringing when offering unwanted items for sale. The quick signal underscores the immediacy of responses to listings and prompts prompt inquiries and purchases.

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