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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1977

Page

10

Vinton Jackson Will Not Lose Post Offices

The Postal Service says there are no plans to close small rural post offices in Jackson and Vinton Counties despite new rules allowing closures of money losing offices. Officials cite savings via rural routes and the role of post offices as community centers serving residents and daily announcements.

Vinton, Jackson Wellston Jackson Vinton Counties Don Carmen Chillicothethe Donald Rinkliff Carman Coalton Dundas Ray Eagle City Okla

Wellston Police Offer Free Taxi Ride for New Year Celebrations

Wellston's Police Chief R O Neal announces a New Year taxi service using cruiser cars to transport intoxicated celebrants home. Officers will also provide a free overnight room at the city jail for drivers who refuse the ride. The program aims to cut accidents and injuries from drunken driving.

Wellston R.O. Neal Neal

Nearly 3 000 Voters Register In Jackson

About 3 000 Jackson Countians registered during a special registration drive conducted by the board of elections. Teams registered voters in Wellston Jackson Oak Hill and at the board office in the courthouse. Voters must register 30 days before the election and estimates suggest 12 000 to 15 000 may register before the June 1978 primary.

Jackson Board of Elections Wellston Oak Hill Board Court House

Eastern Schools New Pool Bids Open Tuesday Are Sought

Eastern Local Schools will reopen Tuesday after closure since December 7 due to funding issues. Wellston City bids for a park and pool were rejected. the project will be readvertised with bids opening January 14.

Eastern Reedsville John Riebel Eastern Local Wellston Park and Pool Council Robert Greathouse

Wheel Cover Thefts Reported in Wellston

Wellston police investigated two wheel cover thefts reported by Joe Carey of 312 E. 6th St. who said two covers valued at 75 dollars were taken, and by Coleen Border of 1333 S Massachusetts Ave. who also reported two covers missing.

Wellston Joe Carey 6Th St Coleen Massachusetts Ave

Logan Bloodmobile Sees Strong Donor Turnout

Logan residents donated as central Ohio hospitals requested 490 pints of blood. Open heart surgeries needed 24 pints and five emergencies used 22 units. Last drive drew 21 first time donors and 13 productive student donors. Next Hocking County visit set for Feb 13 at Logan Armory 10 am to 4 pm.

Logan Ellie Tuhy Central Ohio Red Cross Blood Center Columbus Tuhy Hocking County Logan Armory

Siren To Sound For New Year In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the city hall fire siren will be activated at midnight on New Year’s Eve as a precaution. Fire Chief Danny Knight announced the plan to minimize unnecessary calls to the fire station for explanations.

Nelsonville Danny Knight Knight

Logan Sets Christmas Tree Pickups Through Jan 6

Safety Director Fred G. Malone announced city trucks will collect discarded Christmas trees citywide starting Tuesday through Friday January 6, with no pickups after that date.

Logan — Service Safety Fred G. Malone

Tropical Dessert Puree with Mangoes or Papayas

A chilled dessert features a puree of mangoes or papayas folded into sweetened whipped cream. Serve in compotes or wine glasses topped with chopped toasted almonds and extra almonds for garnish.

Prosecutors Seek Fix For Insanity Self Defense Burden

Ohio prosecutors push for quick legislative change after Ohio Supreme Court rulings on insanity and self defense shift the burden of proof to the state. Sen. Aronoff urges action as critics warn convictions may falter, while prosecutors warn the rules jeopardize accountability.

Columbus Ohio Stanley J. Aronoff Cincinnati General Assembly Ohio Supreme Court Supreme Court Donald Steven Toth Licking County Toth Aronoff House Senate State Vs. Humphries State

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