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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1977

Page

5

Law Requires Different Health Agency

Federal health planning law reshapes local duties, requiring a new Health Service Agency. Ohio officials and local groups discuss the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974, with a second meeting planned at Athens City Hall.

Herb Amey Frankie Williamson Ohio Health Department Athens League of Women Voters American Association of University Women Tocuss Health Planning Agency Athens City Hall Williamson Sportsman

Elections Board braces for filing surge in six weeks

The county elections office expects a flurry of petitions as candidates prepare for the spring primary ballots. March 15 is the filing deadline. Athens may vote on forming a charter commission. Local races span city village and township posts with multiple councils treasurers and clerks on ballots.

County Elections Board Athens Charter Commission Nelsonville Glouster Albany Amesville Coolville

Police Honor Dotson Patrolman of the Year

Athens police chief Ted Jones announced Rod Dotson was named patrolman of the year after a supervisory vote. Dotson, on the Athens force three years, was cited for infant crime prevention efforts, public speaking, and overall conduct. He is married with a five year old son.

Athens

Women Invited To Reception At Kenney Memorial

The women of Kenney Memorial Wesleyan Church in Athens invite women from Athens and surrounding areas to a 7 30 p m reception. The event starts with a sanctuary service. the east state and Carpenter street church marks the site with a tour of the addition to follow in the fellowship hall. Parking is available on street and at nearby A P and Baker and Stauffer lots.

Kenney Memorial Wesleyan Church Athens East State Carpenter Streets A&p Baker and Stauffer

Central Committee to Pick City Solicitor and Treasurer

The Democratic Central Committee plans to choose a new city solicitor from two candidates, Art Marinelli and Rick Taylor, with meeting set for Tuesday night in Baker Center Room 327. A replacement city treasurer will also be chosen, with Vada Poston vying for the post after Ann Holden’s resignation.

Democratic Central Committee Art Marinelli Ohio University Lawrence Grey 4Th District Court of Appeals Rick Taylor Central Committee Ann Holden Vada Poston Ralph Nuzum The Central Baker Center Marinelli

Four Hundred Years and Counting Black Awareness Week Opens

Ohio University marks Black Awareness Week with an exhibit by 10 major black artists in Lindley Student Center. The opening at 6 30 p m features a 7 30 p m panel on black art and artists.

Ohio University Ohio Lindley Sandra Y. Govan Emory University O.R. Dathorne Ohio State University United States Baker Center Ballroom South Africa Lindley Student Center Melba Smith United Methodist Church

Memorial fund aids Corning fireman family in Straitsville blaze

Volunteers and residents in Corning raise the Rick Hoy Memorial Fund to help Hoy’s family and the New Straitsville Fire Department after the death of 32 year old Richard Hoy when the fire station collapsed during a blaze on Main Street. Donations are to Corning Bank on North Valley Street.

Corning New Straitsville Richard Rick) Hoy Main Street Rick Hoy

City Sets Bus Rate With AORTA For Six Months

The city will pay AORTA 9.33 dollars per hour for six months of bus service after board actions reduced administration costs and delayed bargaining unit recognition. Mayor Barrett noted earlier proposed 9.85 rate and projected 9.33 rate with driver raises, funded by 50 000 dollars in revenue sharing.

AORTA Donald Barrett David Vaughan Vaughan Barrett Aorta Board Saat Urban Mass Transit Act

Guns Stolen From Logan County Trailer

Logan Hocking deputies investigate the theft of seven rifles and shotguns from Ernest Chapman at 35684 Geiger Road. Entry was gained by breaking a back window while Chapman was away Friday morning. Also missing are gun scopes a hunting knife and two coin banks.

Logan Hocking County Ernest Chapman Geiger Road Chapman

Insurance available for Athens Chauncey Glouster Murray City Nelsonville

Insurance coverage is offered for eligible structures and contents within the corporation limits of Athens Chauncey Glouster Murray City and Nelsonville. A sixteen day waiting period applies and service is available through independent insurance agents.

Athens Chauncey Glouster Murray City Nelsonville

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Ohio Valley Health Jack Farrington OWHSF Paul Fabray Sechpa OVHSF John Ackerman Tom Closser Marietta Closser Jeff Godron Corporation For Health Education Appalachia Seohpa Elections Board Police Dotson Rod Dotson Dem City Solicitor United Nations Robert J. Stull Ohio State Cosmo Pieterse Antioch Area Theater Sizwe Baji Kwesi Cambon Columbus Technical Institute Suriname South America Black Communication Caucus Antar Mberi Gospel Voices of Faith Black Forum Theater Lai Tate Dey BC C&e West Bend Procter Silex Hoover Eg Gillette Sage Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Logan Federal East State St N. Market Street Union Athens County Coggeshell Summons Insurance Agency Glouster Westfell Insurance Agency Welsomville
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