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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
8
Vinton County commissioners opened bids for a new ambulance and rescue vehicle as part of health matters. Braun Industries offered 24,070 for a Ford-based unit, with a Dodge option at 23,638. James N. Blower urged Ford for safety and stability, prompting further checks before a purchase decision.
Over the weekend two break ins were reported to Hocking County Sheriff. James Smith of Chillicothe said his cabin near Route 664 north was broken into and three fishing rods and a lantern were stolen valued at 90 dollars. Edward Ray of Columbus said his Hide Away Hills cabin was entered after a bedroom window was broken and items including a color television and two fishing rods were missing worth 390 dollars. Vince Kenny of South Charleston reported rocks thrown at a Haydenville rental house with no missing items.
Nelsonville York City High School music department will present a Christmas concert Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Senior High auditorium. The program features the Senior Band Junior Band high school choir and stage band under Mary Jane McKinley. Admission is 150 for adults and 50 cents for students.
Santa Claus led the Wellston parade with a 14 foot Snoopy and Woodstock as Girl Scout Troop 1189 won best float for God's Son A New Beginning. Lions Club Clown Corps roamed downtown raising funds while Jim Midkiff and others handed out candy canes. Santa greeted youngsters at City Building afterward.
The Wellston City Board of Education approved buying a new bus at 100 percent state reimbursement based on Ohio averages from a year ago. The district will cover the difference between last year’s price and current cost, with bids to be opened Jan. 9 at a special meeting.
The United Methodist Women will meet at Mrs. Mary Tolliver home today at 7 30 a m Members should bring a Christmas poem or story for the program A $1 offering for missions will be collected Practice for the Christmas program is scheduled Wednesday at 6 p m at the church The program will be held Sunday during the regular service hour
The Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls will sing carols in several city locations Tuesday night visiting Mount St. Mary Hospital. They assemble at Public Square and will end at the Little House for refreshments.
Hocking County Common Pleas Court extends the temporary restraining order against the City of Logan and City Auditor Virginia Gano until December 26. The extension follows Lawrence Hozapfel filing an injunction suit on November 28, seeking to prevent funds from being set aside for a new fire station.
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