Site Purchased for Scenic Hills Senior Center in Logan
Hocking County Commissioners bought two lots at Spring and Front in Logan for 37,500 to host the Scenic Hills Senior Citizen Center. The house will be torn down and a Community Development Act grant will fund construction. Closing extended to Jan 20 for tax collection.
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Logan
Hocking County
Spring
Front Streets
Scenic Hills
Eloise
James E. Moorehead
William I
Patricia Moorehead
Mary
Harry Rees
Community Development Act
Francis Myers
Humane Society
Nancy
Myers
Ralph Baldwin
Baldwin
Salt Creek
Sheriff's Department
Charles Geil
Pontiac
LeMans
Catalina
Belleville Motors
Impala
Tanks Motors
Fury
Paul Hartman
William White
Jack Redman
White
Otto Shaw
James McClain
John Bumgardner
Front
Spring Streets
Pomeroy Youth Appears in National TV Special
David King of Pomeroy, son of Virgil and Mrs. King, is among 60 collegians in the nationwide Let Freedom Ring program. The Word of Life Bible Institute group from Schroon Lake N Y toured 44 cities with a patriotic Christian musical about two Revolutionary era families. The special airs December 19 at 5 p.m. on Channel 4 Columbus and December 7 at 10 p.m. on Channel 8.
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Pomeroy
David King
Virgil King
Meigs High School
Word of Life Bible Institute
Schroon Lake
N.Y
Fort Ticonderoga
Jack Wurtzen
Institute
Channel 4
Columbus
Channel
Bridge Money Appeal Denied
LOGAN The Federal Highway Administration rejected Hocking County's request for funds to replace County Road 26 Laurel Run Road. Norbert Tiemann said the bridge cannot receive federal primary funds until the Route 33 project is formally scheduled, with lack of state matching funds delaying the effort. off system funding may be available via ODOT, though it requires extensive paperwork.
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Logan
Federal Highway Administration
Hocking County
Laurel Run
Hocking
George Mara
U.S
Clarence Miller
Norbert T. Tiemann
Tiemann
Ohio
Washington
Ohio Department of Transportation
Mara
New Haven Fire Causes $22,000 Loss
Damages were estimated at $22,000 in a fire that damaged the laundry and recreation rooms of the split level home of Melvin Fry on Mayo Drive New Haven at 7 45 p m Wednesday The Fry family was not home and neighbors called the fire department Firemen stayed about two hours with no cause found for the blaze.
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New Haven
Melvin Fry
Mayo Drive
Fry
Fire Department
Murray City Senior Dinner and Bake Sale Planned
Murray City Senior Citizens schedule a noon Christmas dinner Monday at the Neighborhood Center. Afterward they will elect officers for 1977 and a bake sale by the club is set for December 11 at the Neighborhood Center with special entertainment.
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Murray City
Wilson Installed as Worshipful Master of Glouster Lodge 607
Rodney Wilson of Murray City was installed as worshipful master of Glouster Lodge 607 F A A M during a special meeting. Officers installed included Eugene Kinnison senior warden Ryler Champe junior warden Norman Westfall treasurer Lewis C Schoeman secretary Ralph C Gatchel chaplain Leon Coen senior deacon John Standley junior deacon and Charles W Milhoan trustee and lodge educational officer. The installing officer was Herbert E Mingus assisted by Darrell West. Fifty two members attended and The Abiders provided entertainment from Hooper Ridge and Concord Churches with refreshments served.
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Glouster
Rodney Wilson
Murray City
Glouster Lodge 607
F&a
Eugene Kinnison
Ryler Champe
Norman Westfall
Lewis C. Schoeman
Ralph C. Gatchel
Leon Coen
John Standley
Charles W Milhoan
Herbert E. Mingus
Millfield
Darrell West
Marsh
Abiders
Hooper Ridge
Concord
Santa Visits Glouster as Town Celebrates Christmas
A Christmas parade in Glouster starts at 10 a.m. from the Middle School with Santa arriving at depot square on a fire engine. Trimble High School Band plays carols as the lights come on and Loretta McLaughlin donates the large tree. The Trimble Township Chamber of Commerce organized the events at its dinner meeting. Downtown stores plan extended December hours. In Jacksonville the Mothers Club hosts a Christmas dinner at 6 30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center with Bingo and Secret Sister gifts and a dish for guests.
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Glouster
Main Street
High Street
Santa Claus
Depot Square
Trimble High School
Santa
Loretta McLaughlin
Trimble Township
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Mothers Club
Murray Church Services Set
Murray City Wesleyan Church announces Sunday services by Rev. William P. Smith. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. Prayer services each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Also notes the first annual Saengerfest started in Cincinnati in 1849 by German residents.
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Murray City
William P. Smith
Cincinnati
Service to Community L W McComas Receives Honor
Lee W. McComas former Middleport Schools superintendent was honored by the Southeastern Ohio Regional Council for outstanding service. His career spanned teaching, principal roles, and 24 years as superintendent. he aided school repairs, funded projects, and mentored youth through church programs and community activities in Meigs County.
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Middleport
Lee W. McComas
McComas
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
Ohio University Inn
Athens
Heath United Methodist Church
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Columbia Two
Martin L. Essex
Pearl Street
Meigs
Southeastern Ohio Education Association
American School Administrators
Southeast Ohio Athletic League
Phi Alpha Theta Honorary Fraternity
Middleport -Pomeroy
National War Fund
Meigs County Ration Board
Middleport Library Board
Heath Church
Ohio
Bill Childs
Bob Evans
Gallipolis
Lions Appeal For Aid In Wellston Christmas Event
The Wellston Lions Club calls on residents to join the Christmas event. A clown will roam streets to solicit donations. At 2 p.m. Santa arrives by helicopter to the Frick Gallagher lot then to City Building for candy, lighting the tree, and a chorus performance under Sandra Nodruff.
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Wellston
Wellston Lions Club
Santa Claus
Lions Club
Frick- Gallagher
Wellston High School
Sandra Nodruff
Cable Upgrade Underway in Wilkesville Exchange
General Telephone Co of Ohio begins a $65,500 cable addition to the Wilkesville exchange to improve service and accommodate future growth for 381 customers across 81 square miles in Jackson and Vinton counties. The buried line will serve southern areas, reducing outages from severe weather and accidents with completion planned for early 1977.
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Wilkesville
Wilkesville Exchange
General Telephone Co of
Ohio
Larry W. Ghearing
Jackson
Ghearing
Vinton Counties
Wellston Council Considers Plan Grant for Water Line
John Weber from the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission outlined a resolution to fund a water line from Lake Rupert to the north water plant via Raccoon Creek. The plan would secure a FHA loan of 36000, grant 155000 from APPALACHIAN, and HUD 360000 to retire the loan. Route 349 bridge work moves up to March, with a 25000 city appropriation proposed. Pigeon control firm offered services with material costs only.
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Wellston
John Weber
Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission
Lake Rupert
Raccoon Creek
State Highway Department
Council
Hayburn
Columbus
Wellston Names Chief Dale Neal. Officers Seek Injunction
Nine Wellston police officers sue in Jackson County Common Pleas Court to block Dale Neal from serving as chief arguing illegal appointment and civil service exam. They claim the test required one year residency in Wellston and that promotions require 12 months service within the department. The hearing with Judge Thomas Mitchell is set for Friday at 10 am.
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Wellston
Welllston
Dale Neal
Jackson County Common Pleas Court
Neal
Jackson County
Edgar Hayburn
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Thomas Mitchell
Man Wins Chuckle Ad Contest With Jungle With A General Store
David FE Nelson, 80, of Columbus Street Nelsonville, wins $5 in last week's Chuckle Ad contest for Jungle with a general store. The ad cites family camping and trailer themes and promotes camping accessories as Christmas gifts.
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David FE. Nelson
Columbus Street
Nelsonville
Happy Hills Wee
Luailel Sales
Nelson
Houte
Sleighbell Ball Tickets Available in Logan
The Sleighbell Ball airs Dec 11 at the Logan Armory, sponsored by Twig 2 of Hocking Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary. Zerpha Blue from Parkersburg provides music from 10 pm to 12 am. A buffet and door prizes accompany the event, priced at $10 per couple. Tickets contact Joan Newman or Jane Devol.
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Logan
Logan Armory
Twig 2
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Zerpha Blue
Parkersburg
W Va
Joan Newman
Jane Devol
Music Instrument Classified Ad Teaser
Music gear for sale including trumpets piano drums guitars and amp. Quick action classified ad offer valid six days for four dollars to reach musicians nationwide.
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Future Senior Citizens Center
Redman
Chris Veidt
Xerox Co
Frank Pacetta
Council On Aging
West Logan
Public Defender
Messenger
Peg Parker
David
Bridge Money
Eyi
Wilson
L.W. McComas
Beulah Jones
Lions Appeal For Aid
Wellston Council
Wellston Police
Civil Service
Arthur Essman
Curtis Craig
William Guiles
Mark Jacobs
Greg Milliken
Robert Sorrells
Fred Kendricks
Ralph Boyer
Diana Talbott
City of
Jung
Hutter
Grand Old Bank
Meigs County
FDIC
Pomeroy National Bank
Drivean Auto Bank
Saturdey
Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Enfire
DeVille
Karr & van Zandt
Cadillac
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