City Budget Read First For 1977 By Messenger Staff
City Council gave first reading to the 1977 budget by a 4 to 1 vote in a brief session. The plan avoids layoffs, boosts personnel funding, and totals 3.5 million dollars with over 2 million in proprietary funds for water, sewer and garbage services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ekey
City Council
Phyllis Katz
Katz
Greg Hill
Harry Crewson
Pete Couradis
Jerry Adams
Ellsworth Holden
Barrett
Heater Suspected Cause Of West Union Street Fire
A gas space heater apparently caused a morning fire at 140 West Union Street a rental house owned by Mrs George Hunter. Damage totals about 2500 with 1500 to structure and 1000 to contents. Firefighters arrived at 9 am and extinguished the blaze in ten minutes after being alerted by caretaker Ernest Rosser and resident Mrs Ethel Saylor.
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Athens
Union St
Richard
Chad) Cooley
Ernest Rosser
W. Union St
Ethel Saylor
Rosser
Hospital Receives $2000 Gift From Anonymous Donors
O Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens received an unexpected $2000 donation from anonymous donors. Executive director James Boyce praised the community for its generosity and noted cash flow strains from unemployment and low patient account collections.
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O’bleness Memorial Hospital
James Boyce
Athens
Boyce
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Water Rate Increase Planned by The Plains District
The Plains Sewer and Water District will raise water prices by 23 cents per 1 000 gallons starting December bills to offset Athens city rate hikes. County commissioners will review the rate structure before January bills and consider meter rounding, debt reduction, and other factors influencing the water and sewer system costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains Sewer and Water District
Athens
Plains
Missing OU student drives car missing in the holiday disappearance
Officials admit no leads in the search for White a University of Oklahoma student last seen Thursday between noon and 2 pm. His parents grew worried when he failed to return home for Christmas and his dorm room showed signs of packing including a window open and lamp tipped over. His 1970 white Chevrolet Impala remains missing as authorities urge police departments CB clubs to aid the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Willard
Phillip White
University
Gamertsfelder Hall
Crime Prevention Talk At Athens Kiwanis Meeting
Sheriff-elect Gary Efaw presented a film on home security and outlined sheriff's department plans including patrols and reorganizing the agency to speed responses. Ptl. Rod Dotson advised residents to change locks and take precautions to deter burglars.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
Gary Efaw
Sheriff's Department
Rod Dotson
Athens Police Department
Clinic Is Wednesday In Athens For Public Swine Flu Shot
Athens County residents are reminded of a Wednesday public swine flu inoculation clinic. Shots will be given from 2 to 6 pm at the Athens City County Health Building on West Union Street at the Fairgrounds. The clinic is free and open to healthy adults 18 and older and anyone of any age at high risk.
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Athens County
Athens City County Health
West Union Street
Fairgrounds
Witty contest winner Alice Peterson tops Chuckle Ad
Alice Peterson of Athens won five dollars in last week's Chuckle Ad contest for her entry. The ad highlights a playful holiday theme with angels, Santa and elves, and promotes gift items and services from local shops including Tram Typewriter Shop and The Farmacy Natural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Peterson
Woodward
Athens
Yale Program A Christmas Operetta At Albany School
The Albany Elementary and Junior High School presents a Christmas program under Patti Barnhill Marie Dutlel and Sue Rothwell Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. The operetta Christmas in Foreign Lands and Home features Lee Raines David Hawk Ermel Luckett Beverly Harper and Datelene Scott in lead roles. Each class shows customs from a foreign country. Public welcome.
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Albany
Patti Barnhill
Marie Dutlel
Sue Rothwell
Lee Raines
David Hawk
Ermel Luckett
Beverly Harper
Datelene Scott
Program Set At The Plains
The Plains Elementary School hosts its annual Christmas program at 7.30 p.m. Thursday in the gymnasium. The kindergarten and second grade choir directed by Mary Pat Carinci will perform. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains Elementary
Mary Pat Carinci
Delinquent Land List for Meigs County to Be Published
Meigs County Auditor announces publication of a delinquent real estate list under Ohio law. Parcels with unpaid taxes for two periods will appear. payment in full or a payment plan arranged with the County Treasurer no later than 48 hours before publication will remove a parcel. Publication ready February 21, 1977.
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Ohio
Meigs County
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Messenger
Bob Wilson Jr
William Doggette
Ohio University
Doggette
Hospital
Columbia Avenue
Council
Athens Messenger
Associated Press
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West Virginia
US & Possessions
the Messenger Co
Johnson Road
Efaw and
Dotson
Kiwanis Club
Dick Lockhard
Don Cleland
Santa
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Union
Farmacy Natural
West
Washington Street
Emily
Yale Program
the Plains
Delinquent Land List
Howard E. Frank
AAA
Hawaii
Las Vegas
San Juan
Bermuda
Auto Club of Southern Ohio
Columbus Rd
Carol L. White
Motorcycle Risk Insurance
Carol L
Ins
Briarwood DR
Security
Ecurity Bank
F.D.J.C
North Court ST
Cobra
Coggra
FBI
Cunningham Music Center
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