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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1974

Page

5

Athens Soil Conservation Board Feeds Newsletter Plan

The Athens Soil Conservation Service board unanimously approved a motion to publish a soil conservation newsletter three to four times a year funded by local sponsors. Robert Steele introduced the idea. The meeting also announced ready plat book proofs and wildlife packets for this year amid pollution cost estimates and a state survey. Floyd Heft praised the efforts.

Board of Supervisors Athens Soil Conservation Service Robert Steele Don Campbell Athens County Ohio Department of Natural Resources Athens Department of Natural Resources Floyd Heft Soil and Water Conservation District Campbell

Humane Society Honors 3 Women For Their Support

The Athens County Humane Society honored three local women for their support. Hazel Roach of 43 Madison Ave received a life membership for organizing an animal shelter on Route 13 in 1959. Helen Vaughn of Strouds Run Road earned an honorary membership for her financial support and teaching pupils animal welfare. Gerald T Wilkinson of 20 N May Ave received both an honorary and life membership for her concern and funding of animal welfare.

Athens County Humane Society Hazel Roach Madison Ave Route 13 Humane Society Henri Seibert Helen Vaughn Strouds Run Road Stewart Seibert Gerald T.wilkinson N. May Ave Messenger Dan Dry Hazel Road Strouds Run Gerald T. Wilkinson May Ave

State to Sell Structures Along Appalachian Highway Route 32

The Ohio Department of Transportation will auction structures on eight properties in and near Athens on December 19 as part of Appalachian Highway work. Listings include a block business building plus a one story frame house on Route 50W and a two story house at 435% Richland Avenue with 30 day possession, with more parcels to follow.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Richlé Kid Ohio Department of Transportation Stimson Avenue Richland Avenue Richland Blackburn Road DOT Mulligan Road Marietta

Miller Seeks Legislation to Preserve Nonhighway ARC Projects

Rep Clarence Miller announced plans to sponsor next year a bill to extend nonhighway programs of the Appalachian Regional Commission. The program authorization expires June 30 and public support across ARC districts informs the drafting of new legislation. ARC was created by the 1965 Appalachian Regional Development Act to aid residents in 13-state region.

Clarence Miller Appalachian Regional Commission ARC Commission Appalachian Ohio Miller 10Th District

Rio Grande offers winter real estate courses

Rio Grande Community College will offer Real Estate Law and Real Estate Finance as night classes this winter quarter. Real Estate Finance meets Tuesdays 8 10 p.m taught by Hugh Graham and Real Estate Law Thursdays taught by Sam Neal. Registration is Monday Jan 6 with classes starting Jan 7.

Rio Grande Rio Grande Community College Sam Smith Ohio Real Estate Commission Hugh Graham Gallipolis Savings and Loan Association

Vote Recount Begins in Athens County Governor Race

The hand recount of ballots in the governor's race started at 7 a.m. in Athens County with 11 of 68 precincts finished by midmorning. Two observers from Gov. Gilligan's office monitored the process as elections boards proceed.

Athens County Elections Board John Gilligan Athens

Pamphlet on Slaughtering Pork Arrives at Extension Office

Hocking County Extension reports a free pamphlet Slaughtering Cutting and Processing Pork on the Farm, ordered by Beverly Donahey to answer home slaughtering queries. Call 385-3222 or visit the Hocking fairgrounds Extension office for details. Also, VFW Post 3467 meets at 8 p.m. with refreshments. a Christmas party for members and families is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Post.

Nelsonville

City Considers Bidding All City Insurance Contracts

Mayor Donald Barrett proposes opening all city insurance purchases to bids starting next year. The city spends about 21 000 annually on insurance covering 68 vehicles, employee life and health, liability, and buildings. Fleet insurance for 1975 is expected to cost 9 000, down from 4 74, due to lower claims and a higher deductible. The auditor received a 21 000 bill to be paid from dwindling 1974 general funds.

Donald Barrett Barrett Service Safety Ralph Nuzum

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