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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1971

Page

5

Council Faces Criticism Over Housing Action in Logan

Logan residents and officials clashed Tuesday as Tom Gray of the Logan Authority defended an 86 unit Hartman Farm project on E Front Street funded from the same housing grant pool as a 160 unit elderly public housing project. City councilor Fergus Theibert was urged to prioritize the Metropolitan Housing Authority over private development. Hall condemned the council for acting without thorough facts and warned the 86 unit plan could be jeopardized by the letter to HUD.

Logan Richard Holl City Council Metropolitan Housing Authority Hall Fergus Theibert HUD Columbus Council Tom Gray Logan Metropolitan Housing Authority Hartman Grey

Campaign targets illegal pole traps threatening birds in Britain

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds campaigns against the illegal pole trap that harms birds of prey including golden eagles kestrels and owls. A spokesman says legal action will be pursued against trap setters and poisoners, with potential real estate tax implications.

London Royal Society For the Protection of Birds Britain

Age Helps In Coping With Isolation In Illness

New York AP report quotes Dr. Leslie S. Libow saying older people cope better with isolation and alienation from catastrophic illness. The piece notes city arrangements and governance actions including water contracts and fire protection extents, and announces incoming council president Robert Gosnell's swearing in and committee appointments.

New York Leslie S. Libow Mount Sinai City Hospital Center Elmhurst, NY Stewart Safety Committee Green and Starr Twos Council Robert Gosnell Louise Smith

Jane Simons Is Honored Queen in Job's Daughters Ceremony

Glouster Miss Jane Simons will be installed as honored queen of Bethel 56 International Order of Job's Daughters in a Jan 3 ceremony at 7:30 p.m. at the Glouster Masonic Temple. Attendants include Lyn Gamwell, Madalina Davis, Debbie Parker and others. elected and appointed officers listed. Parents of Job's Daughters and Masons from Eastern Star are invited to attend the installation and social hour.

Glouster Jane Simons Bethel International Order of Job’s Daughters Glouster Masonic Temple Pam Gamwell Lois Lantz Donna Duncan Patty Hogue Cathy Morris Mary Morrison Claudia Johnson Kathy Brunton Emily Humphrey Bridget Lewis Lynda Andrews Beth Love Jennifer Lewis Amy Olbers Cynthia Andrews Jackie Kolbe Teresa Norris Donna Jensen Debbie Byers Monica Thomas Barbara Kovack Leslie Alderman Romana Champe Masons Eastern Star Job

Mayor Hilleary Hears Three Cases in Final Session

NELSONVILLE Mayor Earl Hilleary held his last court session Tuesday night hearing three cases. He did not seek re election and new officials will take office in January. The report lists several local residents visiting relatives and attending church events, with social visits spanning Columbus to Cincinnati.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Hilleary Neil R. Barron Gladys Lines New Straitsville Howard Hammack Karen Donna Cleveland Arthur Cheetham Charles Kemper Columbus Dennis Anderson Robin Vira Carl Logan Anna Davis Walter France Rutland Linda Denney Washington, D.C Mae Dawley Cincinnati Blanche Brandt Edward Brandt Crestline Anna Newman Rushville Nellie Dixon W. L. White Harry Davis West Lafayette Kenneth White Priscilla United Methodist Church White American Legion Post Legion Hall Helen Bristol Ray McManus Mount Vernon Owen Wallace Robert Angle William Cook

Dorn Plans Are Drawn For Temple Junior College Dorm

Plans are drawn for Temple Junior College to build its first dormitory since 1926. The dorms will house about 120 students and cost around half a million dollars. Police reports note Route 1 led to charges of reckless operation.

Temple, Tex Temple Junior College

Miners urged to file black lung claims before year end

Logan Social Security Administration manager Fred W. Weaver warns underground coal miners who claim total disability from black lung must file by December 31 1971 to be governed by current law. Those already filed are not affected. Contact a social security office for details before year end. Birth and dismissal notices follow with local names. Pygmies described as 442 feet tall hunters in Central Africa are noted.

Logan Social Security Administration Fred W. Weaver Lancaster Weaver

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