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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1974
Page
6
Wellston City Council adopted the 1975 budget of 788 623 with total appropriations above the 1974 level of 701 525. Expenditures for the current year reached about 766 000, with 75 000 of upcoming-year spending to be reimbursed by Banquet Foods for water expansion at the plant.
The council reviewed deposits for water and light meters totaling 62 000 28 000 and 2 000 200. A request to vacate alleys between Route 93 and the Comet Addition was considered. emergency clause deleted for study. Appalachian Dirt Riders won the sole bid to lease Lake Rupert for recreation. A larger West D Street water line is to be estimated with two and four inch options.
The 32nd annual meeting of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be Jan 14 16 in Columbus. Floyd Heft says about 440 representatives from 88 districts are expected, with attendees from DNR Cooperative Extension Service NACD Soil Conservation Service and the Ohio SWCD Commission. The gathering lets SWCD supervisors exchange ideas and receive training in natural resource management.
Logan Junior High School Vocal Music Department staged its first Christmas concert in the high school auditorium under Mrs. Susan Duus. About 250 parents and friends watched seventh and eighth grade choirs with accompanists Dodi Sloan and Brenda Rempel and instrumentalists Janell Jones, Christine Bishop, Randy Keyes, Paul Crumm, Tim Weller, Lance Dwig, and Mike Mingus.
Logan-Hocking County District Library at East Main Street releases a guide to 11 new titles. Catherine Marshall Something More explores spiritual life and family, while Glory and Lightning follows Aspasia in ancient Persia and Greece. Other selections include Mission To Malaspiga by Evelyn Anthony, Inside Story by Brit Hume, Nella Waits by Marlys Millhiser, Chief by Albert Seedman, Something Happened by Joseph Heller, The Bottom Line by Fletcher Knebel, Sackett's Land by Louis L Amour, A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan, and Tales Of Power by Carlos Castaneda.
Nelsonville Lanes Inc on Kimberly Road opens Saturday at noon with 12 Brunswick lanes. Owners Dave Barr and Henson Howdyshell plan a snack bar and future restaurant lounge to attract families and youths. League play starts January with junior leagues on Fridays and Saturdays. Hours vary from 9 a.m. to midnight. call 753-2687 for details.
A young deer with a broken leg after a Thursday 9:30 a.m. crash was killed by Nelsonville police. The animal, hit at Canal and Watkins, wedged in a fence near 319 Poplar St. It then moved toward Church Street before being shot behind the Forrest Latimer residence. The deer was handed to Eddie Pyke on Poplar Street.
Parish Day will be observed with an all day meeting at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville on December 29. The Rev. Joseph Barnes hosts, with cooperating Jacksonville Charge Churches and Millfield United Methodist Church. Rev. Gerald Elder will preach at 7 30 p.m. and combined choirs will sing. A noon basket dinner follows, with former ministers and members invited to participate.
The Nelsonville Mayor’s Court handed fines to several defendants including Michael Powell for menacing threats and assault with $10 on each count, Harold Jernigan for assault $10, Constance Meek for failure to yield right of way $10, Carolyn Johnson leaving scene of an accident $10, Elizabeth Williams improper left turn $10, Lloyd Gibbons for criminal damages, Robert Lanning speeding $24, William Howe indecent exposure and disorderly conduct totaling $140, and Harold Jernigan also cited for assault with $10.
Connie J. Brannon of Lancaster is found guilty of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in a ruling tied to Hieger K. Brannon of Rockbridge Route 1. The court cites serious misconduct and harmful acts within the family context.
The state auditor's office distributed 9.5 million dollars in gasoline tax money in December to Ohio counties townships cities and villages. Townships received 1200 dollars each and counties 35000 dollars with funds limited to street and highway use. Recipients include Athens 8662 Nelsonville 3604 Albany 505 Amesville 205 Buchtel 377 Chauncey 849 Coolville 369 Glouster 1331 Jacksonville 396 Trimb le 263 Logan 4535 Murray City 440 Middleport 1955 Pomeroy 2021 Racine 366 Rutland 383 Syracuse 466 McArthur 1471 Hamden 782 Wilkesville 120 Zaleski 283.
Admitted patients include Raymond Humphrey Christina Wright Delbert Auflick from Nelsonville. Helen Pettit from Buchtel. Paul Losey and Steven Easler from Glouster. Larry Barber from The Plains. Lena Parmiter from New Marshfield. Others include Sheila Warren Bessie Woodrum Mary Keplar Harland Cagg Hobie Ackison Ethel Kelly Oren Briley Pollie Turn Homer Carter Martha Cran. Transfer of Paul Losey to Children’s Hospital noted.
Firefighters rushed to Mudsock Hill Thursday afternoon to tackle a car blaze owned by Flora Hatfield of Nelsonville Route 2. Officials said an overheated transmission sparked the fire with minimal damage to the vehicle.
Ohio residents urged to buy firewood from Scioto Trail State Forest January 2 to 4 in Ross County eight miles south of Chillicothe. Firewood costs $9 per cord or $3 per rick with buyers cutting, splitting, and loading their own timber. no tools provided. Follow Route 35 and posted signs on Three Locks Road to the collection area.
The Tri County Community Action Agency announces two openings at its Athens Day Care Center. A head teacher earns 6770 dollars yearly and a special teacher earns 5855 dollars yearly. Applications available at day care centers and employment offices with a return deadline of December 27 at the CAA central office.
Fifteen members attended the Nelsonville Garden Club Christmas gathering held Monday night at Mrs. Hubert Mender’s home. Mrs. Isaac Vaughn led devotions and Mrs. Jeff Adamson read a paper on the Madonna legend. A gift exchange followed the business meeting and members enjoyed refreshments.
Santa Claus will make his annual appearance at Deport Square at 6 30 p m Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Village Police and Fire Department and attractions include treats for children of all ages.
Christmas Dinner Party for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3467 will be held Saturday at 6 30 p m at the VFW post home. Members may bring a guest and there is no charge for dinner. Canned goods donations are requested for needy families.
A hospital roster lists Mrs. Robert Harper from South Bloomingville Mrs. Homer Fetherofl of Laurelville Mrs. Robert Bates of McArthur William Reeg and Mrs. Michael Martin of Logan along with several other named individuals. Miss Julie Lindsey Mrs. Ruby Dunlap Miss Lisa Goss Miss Brandy Jo Saunders John Holloway and Mrs. Helen Smith are dismissed.
Donald Lewis Grate age 18 of Laurelville Route 2 and Linda Sue Sykes 18 of releville Route 5 are listed alongside Curtis Fugene Gail 18 of Nelsonville and Sharon Kay Campbell 20 of Carbon Hill in a portion of a public notice or court document.
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