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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1971

Page

6

West Logan sewer funding blocked by state agencies

Hocking County commissioners learned the Ohio Department of Development would not recommend funding for the West Logan sewer project due to its location in the Hocking River floodplain. The decision, tied to state agency disputes, halts construction as the county awaits further correspondence while exploring other local options.

West Logan George Lovell Logan Hocking County Ohio Department of Development Otto A. Shaw Commission Economic Development Administration Hocking River Ohio Water Pollution Control Board Control Board Hocking Valley Hospital Main Street Leon Eichel Public Library Board Eichel Farmers and Merchants Bank Hocking Valley Community Hospital Barton A. Hall The Hall Foundation Leonard Ferguson

Triconta Garden Club Plans Luminaria Display in Wellston

The Triconta Garden Club hosts a Sunday luminaria display at 6 p.m. at Kenneth and Graham home 999 Wisconsin Ave Wellston. Four hundred candles illuminate roof lines and driveways and will be visible from downtown Wellston. The club, formed in 1956, includes members from seven Ohio counties and features eight certified flower show judges.

Wellston Triconta Garden Club Kenneth Graham Wisconsin Ave United States Graham Triconta Club Ohio Triconta Garden Club of Ohio, Inc Larry Loudner Illinois Ave

Nelsonville set to test patrolman and street supervisor

Nelsonville officials announce Civil Service tests for a police patrolman and a street superintendent on December 29 at 7 30 p m. Patrolman applicants must be 21 to 31 years old and meet 165 pound weight and 5 9 inch height minimums while the street superintendent requires no age or size limits.Starting pay for police is 454.53 dollars monthly. Applications are available at city hall and must be received by 7 30 p m the test day with no fee.

Nelsonville City Hall Pritchard

Carillon Concert at First Presbyterian Church

Christmas Around World themed service at 7 15 p m features a pipe organ recital by Renee Wickstrom of Ohio University with a 1500 pipe organ. Candles light inside and outside on Washington Street and Public Square with a 60 foot streamer lighted steeple. A Christmas Folk Musical by the Teen Choir directed by John Glaze, titled It's The Lord's Thing, will follow Sunday night. Glaze and Roush are students.

First Presbyterian Roush Wickstrom Renee An Ohio University Washington Street Public Square John Glaze Glaze

Christmas Observance At First Presbyterian Nelsonville

Nelsonville church prepares two Christmas services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. under John Glaze and Don Roush. Young men lead candle lighting and readings, with choirs and Sunday School children participating. Rev. J. Lloyd Evans speaks on Jesus Christ Is Born. Carillon music from 6:30 p.m. community listeners may stay in cars or enter for concert.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church John Glaze Don Roush J. Lloyd Evans Jesus Christ Dean Roush Schulmerick Mr. Evans

Christmas Movies Set By Eagles in Wellston

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 637 will show the new film Snow White and the Three Stooges at the Louvce Theatre on Saturday with free treats for attendees. Doors open at 1 p.m. Members will distribute the treats and a $200 Christmas contribution to the Wellston Ministerial Association for the Share Christmas Project will be presented in front of the theatre.

Wellston Order of Eagles of Louvce Wellston Aerie Henry Warner Aerie No. 637 Three Stooges FOE Wellston Ministerial Association

Joseph Lifetime Portrayed in Local Secretaries Meeting

Logan chapter of the National Secretaries Association gathered at Mrs. Mercia Phares’s country home with eight members and three guests. A gift exchange followed a pot-luck supper as Mrs. Ruby Helber introduced guest Mrs. Primmer who portrayed Joseph and shared a narrative on the life of Jesus’s earthly father.

Logan National Secretaries Association Mercia Phares Margaret Primmer Jean Harden Kathy McCune Ruby Helber Primmer Joseph Jesus

Three Cases Heard By Wellston Mayor

Wellston mayor's court heard three cases this week. William M. Booth was fined ten dollars and costs for failing to stop in an assured clear distance, hitting a parked car. Carl Hixon received a three day jail sentence for intoxication. Don Salmans was fined ten dollars and costs for taking two Sundry News items totaling 1.78 dollars.

Wellston William M. Booth Carl Hixon Don Salmans

Two Hurt and Cited in Logan Traffic Accidents

Logan City police investigated three accidents on Tuesday. Brian A. Goss 18 was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead after his vehicle hit William R. Rose 39. Rose passengers Vivian Murdock 65 and Billie L. Rose 42 were advised to consult a physician for neck whiplash. Joann Murtha 35 was cited for failure to yield right of way after her car struck Paul L. McManaway 19. No citation was issued in the East Front Depot Street collision.

Logan — City Brian A. Goss Logan Route 1 William R. Rose Rockbridge West Hunter Street West Second Street Vivian Murdock Billie L. Rose East Front Street Depot Street John E. Brownsword Madison Harold F. Foltz Florence Joann Murtha Warner Avenue Paul L. McManaway Second St West Front Street South Spring Street

Williams to compose score for The Cowboys film

John Williams is signed to compose and conduct the musical score for Warner Brothers film The Cowboys starring John Wayne. The announcement highlights Williams's role as score creator for the western production.

New York John Williams the Cowboys John Wayne Warner Brothers

Cowboys World Premiere Set for Radio City Music Hall

The film Cowboys will debut at Radio City Music Hall in New York early next year. Williams previously scored Fiddler on the Roof.

New York Radio City Music Hall Williams

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