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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1977

Page

8

Nine Girls Enter Contest For Old Settlers Reunion

Nine more entrants register for Miss Old Settler contest at the Jacksonville Old Settlers Reunion. Contestants include Lisa Berwanger Haydenville Sherri McFadden Paula Easler Nelsonville Ronda Lester Stewart Karen Yates Chauncey Dede Christa Kim Campbell Becky Shiffler Beth Greenlees Glouster.

Jacksonville Lisa Berwanger Haydenville Sherri McFadden Paula Easler Nelsonville Ronda Lester Stewart Karen Yates Chauncey Dede Christa Kim Campbell Becky Shiffler Beth Greenlees Glouster

Southern Will Combine Precincts for Election

Hemlock Perry County Southern Local School Board discusses combining precincts for the Sept 27 special operating levy election to cut costs since the district bears the expense. Precincts chosen by the Perry County Board of Elections. committees to arrange transportation to polling places. Other actions include summer building work, funding for cleaning supplies, and adoption of free and reduced lunch policy.

Hemlock Perry County Southern Local School Board Perry County Board of Elections PTO Lucien Bennett Continental Bakery Meadow Gold Dairy Ashland Products Hattie

Decision Awaited In Major Case In Hocking County

Judge James E Stilwell of Hocking County Common Pleas Court took the case against John Dye, 26, Union Furnace, under advisement after 13 witnesses testified. The judge ordered briefs within 24 hours and promised a ruling within 48 hours. Dye admitted sexual conduct with a 14 year old girl but the recklessness of his regard to age and lesser included offenses remain in question.

Three Juveniles Cited for Sign Theft in Point Pleasant

Three juveniles were apprehended by Point Pleasant police after signs warning of water line work on Mount Vernon Avenue were stolen. Police Chief James Gaskins said the thefts could cause injuries and the youths would be cited in Juvenile Court.

Point Pleasant Mount Vernon Avenue James Gaskins Gaskins

West School Reunion draws turnout during Parade of the Hills

Thirty five former teachers pupils and Parent Teacher Association members attended the West School Reunion in Nelsonville as part of Parade of the Hills. The event honored oldest attendee Mrs Nelle Cope Barber and youngest Jim Ray with Delaware Jiggleburg residents winning the turnout contest.

Nelsonville Gertrude Clouston Irene Shelton Pollock Las Vegas Nev Nelle Cope Barber Jim Ray Delaware Dick Kunzman Violet Hollenbaugh Lisa Neal Patsy Cox Susan Rosser Charles Wright Annie John Clouston William A. Mechem Hollenbaugh Landon Shafer

Revival Scheduled at Rutland Church of the Nazarene

Revival services start Wednesday and run through September 11 with nightly 7 30 and 10 30 a m services and Sunday morning worship led by Rev John H Lanier evangelist from Junction City and Garnet Sexton and Arnold Doc Sexton as song evangelists the public invited.

Rutland Rutland Church of the Nazarene John H. Lanier Junction City Arnold Doc Garnet Sexton Ashland

Spraying Schedule Announced by Logan Health Dept

Logan Ohio county health department released a mosquito spraying schedule for the next few days weather permitting. Sprays will occur in evenings and residents with respiratory issues should vacate the area or stay indoors with doors and windows closed. Schedule lists Rockbridge Enterprise Highland Park Antioch Subdivision City Park Fairgrounds Tuesday. Laurelville South Bloomingville Gibisonville Wednesday. Murray City Carbon Hill Longstreath Laurel Run Road Campbell Road Union Furnace Thursday.

Logan Hocking County

Bowlerettes League Meets at Elks Lodge Wednesday

A Bowlerettes Bowling League meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Elks Lodge in Nelsonville. All teams must send a representative.

Nelsonville The Elks Lodge Bowlerettes

Meigs County Shepherds honor members at annual dinner

The Meigs County Shepherds Club held its dinner at Royal Oak recreation center. Awards went to club officers and members including Shepherd Queen Teresa Carr and princess Tammy Ervin. Buyers from Five Points Grill Citizens National Bank Oakley Collins and others attended. Lamb donated by Moore Riggs and Pickens. auctioneer Dale Carnahan praised for aiding members.

Angie Spencer Nick Leonard Wesley Buehl Jim Carnahan Dale Kautz Tom Staats Floyd Avis Art Hartley Tom Wolfe Dick Gaul Roy Holter Warren Pickens Ray Riggs Bob Moore John Colwell Carnahan Five Points Grill Citizens National Bank Oakley Collins City Ice and Fuel Krogers

Bell Use Topic of GLOUSTER Mrs Eva Grubbs Guest Speaker

Mrs Eva Grubbs spoke to the Loyal Berean Class at Glouster Church of Christ about musical bells in Rhodesia missionary work. The group heard hymns with bells, plus a Fanny Crosby tribute. Committees were formed to buy kitchen curtains and discuss classroom chairs.

Margaret Smith Eva Grubbs Glouster Flora Smith New Jersey Susie Mesaros Zanesville Mildren Harrison Louella Noon Mildred Hogue Helen Docie

Logan Offer Rejected by CAPSE Chapter 218

Logan City Board of Education contract package rejected 2 to 1 by Chapter 218 of the Logan Ohio Association of Public School Employes at the Logan Armory. Ron Bauman says mandating the OAPSE negotiating team to return in 23 days with a ratification package. Further action planned after the period.

Logan Chapter Logan Ohio Association of Public School Employes Logan Armory Ron Bauman Logan City

Water Quality Planning Topic in Meigs County

Public meeting Wednesday 8 p m at Meigs Articulture Service Center to discuss Meigs County water quality planning. Ohio EPA representative explains program and aims to involve citizens in long range water quality management and pollution controls.

Meigs County Meigs Articulture Service Center Farmers’ Bank Second Street Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Boyd Ruth Meigs Ruth

Vehicles Hit by Vandals in Weekend Spree

Wellston police investigate vandalism across several vehicles including grease smeared cars owned by Bruce Heiser Harold Heiser and Randell Bishop plus a scratched car belonging to Edgar Long. A tool shed break in at Ridgewood Cemetery yielded a chainsaw two cases of oil a telephone hedge trimmer and tools worth 270. a handbag and $217 were reported missing near the Coach House.

Wellston Bruce Heiser New Jersey Ave Harold Heiser Edgar Long Connecticut Ave IV Stansberry E.4th St Randall Bishop S. Connecticut Mike Stroth New York Ave Ridgewood Cemetery

Principles of Marketing class offered in Jackson

Rio Grande College and Community College Bernard E. Goldstayn announce a four credit hour retail marketing course starting Sept. 6 in Jackson High School. The class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9 pm, limits 25 participants, open to diploma holders. Tuition is 52 dollars for district residents, 68 dollars out of district. a 13.95 textbook is required. Registration at the first class session.

Rio Grande Jackson Rio Grande College and Community College Bernard E. Goldstayn Jackson High School Goldstayn Western Reserve University Four County Jackson, Vinton Meigs Gallia Ohio

Man Hurt In Crash Driver Cited In Ohio County

LOGAN The Hocking County Sheriff's Department investigated a two car accident Saturday at 4 35 p.m Luther R Brimner 49 of 526 E Main St Eastbound on Loomis Road a car driven by Barbara A Carr 20 of Harble Griffith Road came around a curve left of center Carr was cited for failure to yield one half of roadway and for driving an unsafe vehicle Brimner reported a chipped tooth and a cut elbow

Logan Hocking County

Nelsonville York Freshman Cheerleaders Attend OSU Clinic

Nelsonville York freshman cheerleading squad members Kim Dishong Jenny Wallace Captain Lisa Dearth Lori McConnel and Kelly Allen attended an Ohio State University clinic where they learned new cheers chants and routines.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Ohio State University Kim Dishong Jenny Wallace Captain Lisa Dearth Lori McConnel Kelly Allen

Meigs County issues painting bid for courthouse exterior

The Meigs County Commissioners invite sealed proposals by September 6 1977 7 00 pm for painting scraping and reglazing the exterior of the Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy Ohio including front facade The dome to receive one coat of gold paint Work starts within 10 days of award and must finish in 30 days Bond of 2000 with two sureties required Bidder must provide workers compensation coverage and risk number The county may accept or reject any bid

Board of Meigs County Commissioners Pomeroy Ohio Sherwin Williams Meigs County Second Street

Director Named in Vinton County Senior Center

Ellen Sperling began work as Vinton County Senior Citizens Inc. director Monday and invites input on center improvements. Friday the group will visit the Columbus Zoo from McArthur United Methodist Church at 8 a.m. Cost is 6 with Golden Buckeye Card, 7 without, includes transport and admission. calls to 596 4706. The planned senior citizen vacation next week was canceled for lack of interest. deposits will be returned.

Mcarthur Ellen Sperling Vinton County Senior Citizens, Inc Sperling Fischer House Columbus Zoo McArthur United Methodist Church

Thanks for sympathy and service following Glen R Cline’s death

The family of Glen Roy Cline thanks friends and relatives for sympathy gifts flowers and deeds. Special thanks go to Rev Donald Shue Rev Paul Yeun Dr William Allen Albany VFW Bigony Funeral Home. PICK YOUR OWN CANNING TOMATOES AT LETART FALLS containers provided. BEYOND SOAP Mint Comfrey Wheat Germ E Lemon Chamomile and The Farmacy Natural Foods 19 W Washington St.

Glen Roy Cline Donald Shue Paul Yeun William Allen Albany Vfw Bigony Funeral Home Roy ‘Line Farmacy Natural Foods Washington St

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Old Settlers Reunion Jeff Tolliver R. Campbell R. Lester WeFadden R. Shifflet D. Christa Southern Margaret Colvin LeeAnna Doughty Hazel Eickel Leona Landerman William Colvin Betty Dew Barbara Six Marie Lanning Freda Moody Louella Householder Wilda Willison Kathleen Jones Coral Alfman Elizabeth Weaver Karen Miller Patrick Dew Corning Margaret Patton New Straitsville Ernest Essex Victor Matthews Russell Ball Jr William McVey Fom Reynolds Bobbie Jean Glaneman William Ricketts Anna Mae Lanning Sally Gehring Janette Pompey Carol Chappelear Ruby Indenbeisen Glenna Cox Consuella Dunkle Pauline Roberts Margie Falk Erma Kinsel Frances Dunlap Saundra Owen Janice Bingman Blanche Gibbon Rex Garrabrant Izora Furney Marsha Lanning Maxine Reeves Mary Horvath Mildred Beattie Margaret Ashbaugh Robert Fink William McVey Barbara Spencer David Brown Mike Ashbaugh Ansuya Rao Miller High School West Reunion Allegiance Shafer Ralph Barber Nelle Barber Kathleen Saltz Hartley Stuart's Joe Lehman Meigs Shepherds Moore Riggs Pickens Jean Spencer Charles Carr Leonard Aldie Tripp Horace Karr Bell CAPSE Dwight H. Rutherford John D. Clark Ted Vogt Emagene Davis Office of the Soil Conservation Service Sharon Daniels Dayton Total del’ Kasler Mgr Athens Kurtz Howard Antle Gene Fitch Burr Oak Service Company Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Commission East Broad Street Columbus Public Utilities Commission Fast Broad Street Meigs County Commissioners Mary Hobstetter Vinton Andrew Cross Letart Falls Fisher Road County Aad Freestone Lfsyfoysl the Messenger
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