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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1976

Page

3

Rothwell Club luncheon honors Sarah Hale legacy

At Burr Oak Lodge Mrs. Everett Eddy led a program on Sarah Josepha Hale born 1788 in Newport New Hampshire. Hale became editor of Godeys Lady's Book helped found the first women's college and died shortly after retirement. Officers for 1976 77 elected: President Mrs. Roger Kittle Vice President Mrs. Jane Van Fossen Secretary Miss Ann Williams Treasurer Mrs. Robert Gamwell A $12 contribution to disabled veterans was approved.

Glouster Rothwell Club Burr Oak Lodge Everett Eddy Sarah Hale Northwood England America Roger Kittle Jane van Fossen Ann Williams Robert Gamwell

Logan Junior High Honors Rolls Highlight Straight A Students

Logan Junior High announces honors with twenty three freshmen and multiple eighth and seventh graders earning straight A's. The lists name numerous students across grades including Lori Bolin, Daniel Brandon, Nancy Fox, Patricia Gallagher, and many others, reflecting strong academic achievement throughout the school.

Logan Lori Bolin Daniel Brandon Nancy Fox Patricia Gallagher Gary Huffines Kenneth Krieg Rebecca Kuhn Marsha Mathias Kimberly May Lori Moore Max Nihiser Patricia Schulthesis Mark Tucker Tammy Wilson

Rhodes Center Could Find New Use After Closing

Nelsonville leaders plan talks with Gov Rhodes on repurposing the Nelsonville Children's Center on Pleasant View Road. A committee chairs explored options including state agencies federal entities or private operation with 20 residents attending. Possible use by Fairfield School for Boys under the Department of Corrections was mentioned but not confirmed.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville James A. Rhodes Nelsonville Children’s Center The Peoples Bank Michael L. Robinson Board of Trade Violet Hollenbaugh Pleasantview Road Claire Buzz) Ball Athens Ball Ohio Youth Commission Department of Corrections Michael Nolan Athens County

Residents oppose detention center plan near center city

Local residents led by Robinson oppose any plan to open a detention center in the area citing fear and impact. Fairfield School for Boys shows tax interests while civil service staff express concern for transfers and job security. Ball notes efforts to reassign over 70 civil service workers and 24 contract staff as the building’s location is discussed with Hocking County representation urged.

Robinson Fairfield School For Helen Baker Athens County Hollenbaugh Civil Service Southeast Ohio Don Chesser Ball

Nelsonville York meeting tops agenda with local officials

The Nelsonville York City School District serves as fiscal agent and Ball urged prudent building use and continued employment. Attendees included Athens County Commissioner Max Atkins City Council member David Fraedrick former Nelsonville mayor Don Kern Richard Hubbard of The Peoples Bank and Peggy McDonald Charles Milhoan and Anna Mae Woolever representing center personnel.

Nelsonville-York City Ball Athens County Max Atkins David Fraedrick Nelsonville Don Kern Richard Hubbard the Peoples Bank Peggy McDonald Charles Milhoan Anna Mae Woolever

Flea Market Antique Show Planned in New Lexington

The Perry County Historical Society sponsors a flea market and antique show at New Lexington Elementary School on School Avenue February 29. Dealers may set up at 8 am with public hours 9 am to 5 pm. Tables cost 6 each. refreshments available. Reservations via Mrs Joanne Proxy or 342 3320.

New Lexington Perry County Historical Society School Avenue Mill Street New Lexington Band Joanne Proxy New

Street Repair Discussion Set In Nelsonville Council

The Street Committee meets at 7 p.m. in the city building to review street repair needs and a schedule of summer street work. Members include Ward 1 Nicki Blackburn Ward 2 David Fraedrick Ward 3 Reginald Levering chair Ward 4 Robert Sheskey.

Nelsonville Nicki Blackburn David Fraedrick Reginald Levering Robert Sheskey Levering

Logan Firemen Answer Four Weekend Alarms

Logan firefighters were paged four times over the weekend. They responded to a fuel oil heating incident on Route 93 north of the city, a motorcycle fire at Second and High Streets caused by a faulty gas pipe fitting, and a storage shed fire at Enterprise belonging to Jim Braglin and Oliver Carpenter.

Logan Kentucky Drilling Corp Route 93 Clinton Poling Second High Streets Kim Foltz Glenview Heights Enterprise Jim Braglin Oliver Carpenter

Trimble High School Honor Roll Revealed by Principal

Trimble Local High School released the honor roll for the third six weeks period. Lists show seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen earning all A's and those earning all A's and B's, naming dozen plus students by name across classes. A fire at an unspecified building caused destruction but its cause remained undetermined. A sprinkler activation at Logan Goodyear Plant at 7 16 p m Sunday triggered an alarm. no fire was found.

Jacksonville Trimble Thomas J. Witchner Logan Goodyear

No Money For Street Sweeper In Nelsonville

Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh said residents asked about the street sweeper. City Auditor Nancy Kern reported the street fund is nearly depleted after the last payroll and there are no funds to pay the operator. Kern warned the fund would run dry before gasoline tax monies arrive around April.

Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh

Personnel changes approved by Southern Local Board

The Southern Local School District Board approved changes including Roy Nelson receiving a supplemental contract as head track coach. John Pesimer resigned as fulltime bus driver and became a substitute. Panela Mohler and Rosalie Rutter were hired as bus drivers. Jay Bernard was hired as custodian to replace Albert Maxwell who retired.

Hemlock Southern Local School District Board of Education Roy Nelson John Pesimer Panela Mohler Rosalie Rutter Jay Bernard Albert Maxwell

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