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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1965

Page

4

Mayor Considers Veto On Logan Cable Franchise Bill

Logan city council 5 1 passes a 10 year Community Cable Service franchise. Mayor Jack Moorehead says he needs days of study before potentially vetoing the ordinance. The plan includes city land use for main equipment valued at 200 dollars annually, with 60 day notice on rate hikes needing council approval. New city officers were sworn in after the session.

Logan Jack Moorehead Moorehead Ing Community Cable Service, Inc Community Cable Tower Antennas, Inc Coshocton Ralph Squires Cochocton Merle Dietz Ogan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Squires Council Falls Township Hocking Rhea Bangert Brown

Hocking Engineer Seals West Logan Sewer Lines

Logan long standing West Logan sanitary sewer dispute takes a new turn as Clyde Underwood orders county crews to cut and cement seals on two sewer lines discharging onto Wayne Ball property and Lester Wine land. County officials say action delayed by annexation talks. prior court action blocked federal funding for a $250000 project.

Logan West Logan Hocking Clyde Underwood Wayne Ball Lake Logan Rd Lester Wine Trimmer St West Ogan

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital Listed

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list numerous births including Dale Nitzchke and Gladys Holdren, plus families from Athens Logan Glouster Nelsonville The Plains New Marshfield and Corning among others with many newborn sons and daughters recorded.

Gladys Holdren Logan Sharon Campbell Glouster Rolland Chalfant Trimble Jean Angle Terry Allbaugh New Marshfield Guy Champ Pauline Gamwell Regina Davis Corning Terry Everett Milo Alltop New Straitsville Donald Jackson Nelsonville Ronald Neiderhuber Athens Daniel Berhring Julie McAfooes Bert Hanning Thomas Vaughn Clarence Bircher Verlie Reinscheld Walter Brawley the Plains Mabel Simonton

Logan Hocking County Budget Cuts Continue

Logan Hocking County commissioners, after a week of budget wrangling, still face 12500 in trims. Otto Shaw announced the board’s ongoing cuts as the courthouse closes for weekend. Reorganization set for 9:30 a.m. Monday. Bills totaling 285.95 paid. Michele Scaparretti named county welfare caseworker, replacing resigning Evelyn Bishop.

Logan — Hocking County Otto Shaw Board of Commissioners Michele Scaparretti County Welfare Department Evelyn Bishop

Intoxication Charges Filed Against 2 Men

Nelsonville police charged two men with disturbing the peace by intoxication. Shirley Willard pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs. Donald Burch pleaded innocent and the mayor dismissed the charges due to lack of testimony. Costs were paid by the plaintiff.

Nelsonville Barbara McDonald Shirley Willard Harper Sr William Hoffman Donald Burchfield High St

Logan School Board Trims Budget by 11.6 Percent

Logan City school board approves 1966 appropriations after an 11.6 percent cut across general fund expenditures totaling 1,077,516.14 dollars. Admin, instruction, plant operation, maintenance, and other charges face steep reductions as bus purchases are cut. Dale Walker to replace Robert Orndoff on the board.

Logan School Board Logan Logan City Brandt's General Fund Dwight Diller Diller Ohio University Jack Barker Logan Education Advancement Program LEAP Dale Walker Robert Orndoff

Initial Conviction Under Oil and Gas Law in Ohio

In Morrow County Court a tank-truck operator Larry McCreary of Mount Gilead pled guilty to water pollution under the new oil and gas law. He was fined 100 dollars and costs after being cited for dumping salt water into a tributary of Alum Creek on November 28. The Oil and Gas Division began operation October 15, created by a 106th General Assembly sub-house bill sponsored by Rep. Harry L. Armstrong to protect oil and gas resources and adjacent lands and waters.

Columbus Morrow Larry McCreary Mount Gilead McCreary James Scott Oil and Gas Division Department of Natural Resources Morrow County 106Th General Assembly Harry L. Armstrong Hocking County Ohio

Nelsonville Civic Groups Plan Meetings at Local Homes

Nelsonville groups of the First Christian Church CWF hold meetings Monday at Mrs. Glenn Allen Madison Street and Group Two at Mrs. Clarence Stewart Jackson Street with each member participating. Police report December 16 to 29 meter collections totaled 348 15.

First Christian Church CWF Glenn Allen Madison St Verna Hand Clarence Stewart Jackson St Nelsonville

Christmas Party and Society Service Notes

Haydenville reports a Chandler Coal Co. employee party hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Williams with attendees including Larry Chandler Carroll C E Chandler and Melvin Thompson from Nelsonville and Harry Reynolds of Murray City. The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its annual holiday program with Marabelle Higgins as accompanist and readings, a playlet, and musical performances.

Bernice Carter Haydenville Henry Williams Chandler Coal Co Larry Chandler Carroll C. E. Chandler Melvin Thompson Nelsonville Harry Reynolds Murray City Larry Byrd Logan C. W. Matheny Women’s Society of Christian Service Marabelle Higgins

Two Girls Hurt In Nelsonville Accident

A 17 year old motorist Shirley Loudner and her passenger Juanita Runyan were injured in a one car crash at Washington and Jefferson streets in Nelsonville. The car failed to negotiate a curve and knocked a mailbox into Saint Andrews Parish Hall. Both girls were taken to Mount St Mary Hospital. Loudner was cited to Juvenile Court.

Nelsonville Washton Jefferson Sts Shirley Loudner Mill St Jefferson St Saint Andrews Parish Hall Miss Loudner Juanita Runyan Mount St. Mary Hospital

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