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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1973

Page

3

Community Committee Chosen in Athens County ASC Election

Merrill Chase announced results of the 1974 ASC community committee election. Elected chairmen and alternates include Alexander-Richard French Athens, J Paul Linscott Ames Bern, Jim Hayes Rome Canaan, Guy H White Carthage Troy, Arnold Clark Lee Arnold, Niggemeyer Lodi Delmar, and Larry Pierce Waterloo York, with several vice chairs and alternates. Additional farmers will be elected at the ASC convention to fill vacancies.

Merrill Chase Athens County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC Alexander — Richard French Roger Coe J. W. Rickard Robert Grinstead Don Haning Ames Bern J. Paul Linscott W. A. LaFollette Philip Easler William Pinkerton Chris White Athens Dover- Trimble Alton Hope Vernon Shaw Earnest Howard Riley Russell Charles Conrath Rome Canaan Jim Hayes Ralph Byron George Marshall Johnny Laughlin Ralph Rodehaver Carthage Troy Guy H. White Franklin Washburn Harry Gibbs Kenneth Conrad Burton Potter Lee — Arnold Clark Bernard Allen Charles Ennis Ronnie Scott Delbert Trout Lodi — Delmar Niggemeyer John Robinson John Ruth Meade Kayser M. H. Flanders Waterloo York Larry Pierce Walter Jones Harland Cagg Guy H. Adams Byron Shanks Chase E. State St

Sunshine Makers Class Meeting at Syracuse Church

The Sunshine Makers Class of Syracuse Presbyterian Church met with 13 members present. Donations were made toward a new kitchen refrigerator and election funds collected. The class plans a Christmas dinner for the Missionary Circle and a program was presented, with guests and refreshments noted. A separate item reports a Logan storage shed fire at 5:57 a.m. destroying a 14 by 15 foot structure behind the William Fisher residence.

Syracuse Sunshine Makers Syracuse Presbyterian Church Linda Hubbard Margaret Cottrill Naomi London Mr. Williams Missionary Circle of Dwight Zavitz Beatrice Blake Helen Harris Agnes White Janice Lawson Helen Diddle Tina Pierce LOGAN William Fisher Greasy Ridge Green Two Logan Fire Department

Smoking Tires Cause Alarm At Center Cafe

In Nelsonville the Center Cafe on the Public Square was alight with smoke from tires when a car sped off leaving burning rubber visible at about 9 10 p m. Firefighters found no fire. In Middleport the Emergency Squad transported 74 year old Ollie Shuler of Storys Run to Holzer Medical Center after she had trouble breathing.

Nelsonville Middleport Ollie Shuler Storys Run Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis

Ten Million Dollar State Subsidy Distributed in November

State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announces November distributions totaling 10,902,926.06 to Ohio counties for general relief and administration subsidies. An additional 721,719.80 funded county family, children, and adult programs across 78 counties. The program, state funded, supports county welfare operations alongside federal aids. Listed counties and amounts include Athens 21,672.48 Gallia 24,928.05 Hocking 11,172.23 Meigs 10,074.21 Morgan 17,594.46 Perry 32,128.89 Vinton 5,080.34.

Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Perry Vinton

Car Hits Building On West Union Street In Wilmington

A Wilmington man, Robert D. Ford, 22, lost control on West Union Street and crashed through the Handy Carry Out at 309 West Union Street. He faces driving while intoxicated and unsafe operation charges after ricocheting into refrigeration units and the building. Damages are listed at 8000 dollars to the structure and 1000 dollars to the car. Police report no injuries.

Wilmington W. Union Street Handy Carry Out W. Union St Robert D. Ford Ford George Bescoe

Middleport youth program sings during Heath United Methodist worship

Heath United Methodist Church Middleport class led by L W McComas presented a service of music and readings with Meigs High School students. Christine Guthrie directed and accompanied as the trumpet quintet and vocal numbers highlighted a morning worship with solos duets and a final Love Lifted Me closing.

Middleport Heath United Methodist Church L. W. McComas Christine Guthrie Meigs High School Andrew Hoover Diana Carsey Roxie Patterson Tina Nieri Cherie Reuter Angie Sisson Kenneth Byers Newman Burdette Danny Davis Kenneth Byer Kelle Burdette Barbara Fultz Steve Walburn Becky Fultz Micky Davenport Scott Reuter Kenneth Hoffman Andrew Laura Hoover Sharon Wilson Mrs. Guthrie Pam North Robert Bumgarner McComas

Outgoing Racine Village Council Members Honored

Racine Village council honored outgoing members and announced two new trustees Harriet Neigler and Henry Lawrence who will take office in January. A December 27 oath ceremony is planned with Marie Roush and Avis Frecker recognized for long service. A chicken dinner and gift exchange preceded the meeting. Nadine Masons Lo Meet. RACINE Lodge No. 461 F&AM to install officers Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Racine Masonic Temple with refreshments.

Racine Village Hall Harriet Neigler Henry Lawrence Marie Roush Avis Frecker Nadine Masons Lo Racine Lodge No. 461 F&am

Family Night At Syracuse Church Draws 45 Attendees

The First United Presbyterian Church in Syracuse hosted a church annex family night with 45 participants. A potluck dinner preceded a program featuring a children's choir, solos, readings, group singing, and slides of two years of church activities narrated by Rev. Zavitz and Mrs. Zavitz.

Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church In Dwight Zavitz Mr. Zavitz Penny Wolfe Diana Nease Tina Pierce Donna Hubbard Genevieve Schneider Helen Harris Zavitz Malcolm Jr Juanita Guinther Jo Ann Eddie Charlotte Diana Gregory Nease

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