Flood Control Review Meeting Sets Public Hearing
Hocking Conservancy District Board of Directors discussed flood control projects with James R. King Jr. reporting approval by Huntington Corps of Engineers and Cincinnati offices. A 30 day review and Feb 14 hearing were announced with testimony from locals requested. Copies of statements should be sent to Fort Belvoir and to Nelsonville conservancy district. Board approved 1977 funds and annual 1976 report prep.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Conservancy District Board of Directors
James R. King Jr
Logan
Huntington Corps of Engineers
Ohio River Division
Cincinnati
Board of Engineers For
Fort Belvoir
King
Board of Engineers
Virginia
Conservancy District
P. O. Box
Robert S. Mathews
R. Victor Oakley
Donald W. Bumgardner
John M. Haffner
James F. Shumaker
Growing a Coal Plant The Nostalgic Hobby
A columnist recalls coal plant creation from childhood and shares Ruth Whitlatch’s method. Start with a coal lump shaped like a mountain, cover with a salt and ammonia blue mixture, add food coloring, then gradually build and water the flower with periodic color touchups. The piece invites readers to experiment and share variations.
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Badger
Ruth
Wellston High School names January seniors
WELLSTON The Wellston High School January seniors are Lisa Wolfe and David Darling. Wolfe, daughter of John and Mrs. Wolfe, was a Girl State delegate, Who's Who honoree, band member and choir supporter, and led several clubs including Tri-Hi-Y and National Honor Society. Darling, son of George and Mrs. Darling Jr., is senior class president, student trainer, Who's Who honoree, and led the Hike-Bike fundraiser. he plans Ohio State University physical therapy studies.
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Wellston
Wellston High School
Lisa Wolfe
David Darling
Miss Wolfe
John Wolfe
E. Second St
American Legion Auxiliary
Presi
Logan Auditor Reports On Wages and Income Tax
City Auditor Virginia Gano releases a 1976 wage breakdown and a city income tax history. The 1976 payroll totals 540,356.84 with executive salaries 38,815.05 plus 226.27 overtime for 39,041.32 and police pay 94,335.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Virginia Gano
Two Injured In Route 278 Wreck Near Nelsonville
Two drivers, Gregory Lee Smith and Edward A. Stube, were injured in a two car collision on Route 278 south of Nelsonville after Friday afternoon ice caused one vehicle to left of center. Both Stube and passenger Darlene Stube were treated and released at Mount St Mary Hospital.
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Nelsonville
Gregory Lee Smith
Edward A. Stube
New Marshfield
Stube
Darlene Stube
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Crews Work on Water Breaks in Nelsonville East End
City crews worked on water breaks in Nelsonville east end with potential trouble on Cross Street near the lift station where manholes filled with water. Pipes were freezing and thawing as crews searched Myers Street for a major break. no break found. Seniors and others should call the water department if pipes are frozen. Water service was maintained for those in need.
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Nelsonville — City
East End
Tom Wilkinson
Cross Street
Myers Street
Wilkinson
Water Department
Council Plans Next Meeting for SEOEMS Rental Talks
City council asked SEOEMS Director William Taylor and financial director Ted Turner to attend the next meeting to renegotiate the Wellston Fire Station rental agreement. Taylor’s illness delayed the talks, with negotiations set for the upcoming session.
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Wellston
Ruth Oury
Seoems
William Taylor
Ted Turner
Movin Bite Along Varieties Practice in Logan
Rehearsals continue for the Hocking Valley Varieties 1977 Movin Bite Along scheduled for March 25 26 and 27 at Logan High School Auditorium under director Mrs Pat Shannon. Ed Tucker is general chairman with Craig Nixon Ralph Courter David Spencer and Dina Poling in leadership roles. New members welcome. auditions for specialty numbers to be announced. All profits go to local charitable causes.
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Logan
Hocking Valley
Logan High School
Pat Shannon
Ed Tucker
Craig Nixon
Ralph Courter
David Spencer
Dina Poling
Hocking Teoeek
Charles Moore
Westminster House
First Presbyterian Church
Logan Armory
Armory
Dates Changed for Wellston Rotary Minstrel Show
Wellston planners set new dates for the Rotary Minstrel Show with matinee on March 24 and performances on March 25 and 26, replacing March 10 to 12. President John Derrow confirms the show will go on, prompted by the OHSAA basketball season extension to March 12. Practice for the show Smileawhile began Friday night in the Rotary Building, and community involvement is invited to support local projects with proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Wellston Rotary
John Derrow
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Rotary
Derrow
Car Hits Truck Injuring Two in Middleport
Bruce and Jeff Hawley of Middleport were injured when a car struck the back of a parked tractor trailer on South Third Street. Both were taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital then transferred to Holzer Medical Center. Bruce Hawley was cited for reckless operation.
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Middleport
Bruce
Jeff Hawley
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Holzer Medical Center
J.J. Cremeans
Bruce Hawley
South Third Street
Hawley
House and shed break-in at William Fisher residence
Logan The Hocking Sheriff's Department was advised of a break in at the William Fisher residence on South Bloomingville Route 1. Sometime late Wednesday or early Thursday someone pried a shed lock and broke a house window to enter. The house was ransacked, food scattered, and silverware taken along with a lawnmower, box stove, riding mower trailer, and a push plow.
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Logan
Hocking
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Kisor
J. D. Martin
Ohio State Patrol
Dale Neil
Neil
Washington Two
Sai
Martin
New York Avenue
Ralph Booth
Larry Walburn
Frigi Rutland
Frigidaire
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