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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1976

Page

5

Judge Sues Jackson County for Adequate Courtroom Space

Judge Roy Gilliland sues Jackson County Commissioners Joe Conger Wendell Jones and Courtney McCoy in Jackson County Common Pleas Court seeking a writ of mandamus to provide a proper courtroom and office space. He cites Ohio law requiring suitable space and notes current cramped conditions and prior displaced location.

Jackson Jackson County Court Roy Gilliland Joe Conger Wendell Jones Courtney McCoy Jackson County Common Pleas Court Tom Mitchell Gilliland Main and Portsmouth Streets Board of County Commissioners

Miller Boosters Seek Uniform Aid for 110 New Uniforms

Miller High School Band Boosters aim to raise over 11 000 by early May to cover the remaining balance on 110 Falcon band uniforms totaling 16 808. They have paid 5 600 as a deposit and will have 30 days after delivery to pay the rest. 95 members now, up from 19, under Miss Jacqueline Crow.

Hemlock Miller High School Falcon Band Patricia Keller Boosters Keller Jacqueline Crow Miller High Miss Crow Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Board of Education

McArthur Vinton County Hears Bid Change and Space Request

McArthur Vinton County commissioners heard two requests and rejected a bid for a new sheriff cruiser. They will rewrite specs and seek a March 1 bid and consider a fulltime extension for a child welfare worker during July budget reviews.

Mcarthur Vinton County Russell Wallar School For Memorial Board of Health Ann Gingrich Gill Chevrolet Sheriff's Department

Mrs Helen Leach Celebrates 81st Birthday at Home

Mrs Helen Leach marked her 81st birthday at home with a gathering of friends and neighbors. Attendees included Dr and Mrs C F Patton Dr and Mrs Lowell Burnelle Mr and Mrs Ernest Parker and many others. A gift was sent by Mr and Mrs Todd Patton and their son of Lancaster who could not attend.

Helen Leach C. F. Patton Lowell Burnelle Ernest Parker George Mudrie Michael Mudrie Anna Cunningham Gladys Viney Pearl Conway Carolyn Conway Natividad Beverdy McCoy Bill and Lisa Amy Gyure Hazel Jenkins Becky Jenkins

Wahama Honors 85 Students On Roll At Junior High

Wahama Junior High lists 85 students on the first semester honor roll. Eighth graders include Yvonne Collier Nellie Esque Julie Gibbs Mike Grimm Terri Johnson Debbie MacKnight Eric Barnitz and others. Seventh graders named include Timmy Lines Robert Mossman Todd Kitchen John Roach Carla Hood Mary Tripp and more. POMEROY office to close for Washington and Lincoln birthday observance.

MASON Wahama Junior High School Yvonne Collier Nellie Esque Julie Gibbs Mike Grimm Terri Johnson Debbie MacKnight Eric Barnitz Relma Goodnite Brett Grinstead Troy Hesson Kevin Jones Terry McCarthy Alice Roush Tim Roush Jill Taylor Karen Brown Brian Dingley Judy Hall Tim Man Teresa Jones Lisa Hill Angela Proffitt John Bennett Tom Lathey Maureen Morrison Gary Richards Lisa Stewart Timmy Lines Robert Mossman Jane Wyatt Tammy Williamson Fisher Charlie Goodnite Scott Barnitz Terri Brown Mike Buzzard Julie Clark Peggy Doughit Jeff Fowler Tim Kelly Scott McDermitt Lee Roach

Communist Speaker to Appear in Athens on Thursday

James Steele former U S Senate candidate from Ohio will address Communist party candidates on an independent ticket at Ohio University Lindley Hall at 1 p m Thursday. He chairs the Young Workers Liberation League naming Gus Hall for president and Jarvis Tyner for vice president. Police investigated a two car crash in Logan on Monday citing Joseph S Gallagher 22 for failure to yield. Miller High School Junior class hosts a Sweetheart Dance Friday with Nyte Skye providing music.

James Steele U.S. Senate Ohio Athens Communist Party Steele Young Workers Liberation League Gus Hall Jarvis Tyner Lindley Hall Ohio University Logan Joseph S. Gallagher Church St Wood Street Church Street George S. Davis Gallagher Hemlock — Miller High School North Gallia Nyte Skye

Court lets Continental Cablevision rate hike stand in Athens

Common Pleas Court Judge Lowell Howard ruled the city lacks jurisdiction and standing to challenge the Continental Cablevision of Ohio Inc rate increase. The decision upholds monthly rates of 6.25 dollars plus 1.50 dollars per extra outlet, following a 2-1 arbitration panel vote. City plans possible appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeals.

Common Pleas Continental Cablevision of Ohio Inc Athens Lowell Howard Lawrence Grey 4Th District Court of Appeals Howard Common Pleas Court Continental Cablevision Grey

Nelsonville York Board to Auction Carbon Hill Property

The Nelsonville York School District will sell land at public auction for more than its appraised value and $1,000 minimum. The property was inherited during district consolidation and lacked a deed. The board also named Audrey Stewart to the Nelsonville Public Library and approved other disciplinary and maintenance actions.

Judy Sinnottessenger Nelsonville York Board of Education Carbon Hill Audrey Stewart Athens Nelsonville Public Jack Hillyer

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