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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1976

Page

5

Advisory Council Proposes Recreation Improvements in Logan

Logan Mayor Evans Hand lauded turnout at a Monday Advisory Council meeting with 46 representatives from industry merchants schools government and youth. The group urged more recreation facilities a community center clean up efforts for Earth Day and better downtown pride with meters patrolled. Members favored monthly meetings the fourth Monday and forming committees to pursue federal grants.

Logan Evans Hand Farmers and Merchants Bank Hand Logan High School

Trimble praises aid that stopped Danford Building fire

Trimble officials including Mayor Paul Barrett and Administrator John Heiser thank Jacksonville and Glouster volunteer fire departments for containing the blaze that destroyed the old Danford Building and risked nearby homes. A motorist, Ronald Hicks, alerted residents and helped spread the alarm, preventing a larger disaster.

Trimble Paul Barrett John Heiser Ohio University Athens Danford Route 13 Harley Blower Blower

Masonic Inspection Scheduled by McARTHUR Chapter

McArthur Chapter 102 Royal Arch Masons will hold its annual inspection on February 27, 1976. A dinner at 6 30 p.m. for the ladies, the Master Degree at 7 30 p.m. with Charles E. Tucker as inspecting officer. A reception honors John T. Jarvis. Regular meeting follows in March with Royal Arch Degree for a new class.

McArthur Royal Arch Masons Charles E. Tucker Royal Arch

17 Pupils Named to Merit Roll at Nelsonville York

Nelsonville York City Junior High named seven students to merit roll and 61 to honor roll for the second nine weeks. Listed are seventh graders Chris McDonald Kelly Blair Krystal Sparks Brenda Harris Duance Covert Greg Howe Kelley Allen Loretta McConnell Laura Johnson Lisa Dearth George Anderson and eighth graders Tim Trout Janey Wend Norma Shivers Paul Cavote Lora Jacobs James Brooker among others.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York City Chris McDonald Kelly Blair Krystal Sparks Brenda Harris Duance Covert Greg Howe Kelley Allen Loretta McConnell Laura Johnson Lisa Dearth George Anderson Tim Trout Janey Wend Norma Shivers Paul Cavote Lora Jacobs James Brooker Honor Hall Kim Dish Kevin Rowe Lana Hayden Denise Galentin Susan Canter Laura Mitchell Mark Riley Bruce Stumbo Karen Mitchell Dianne Snider Kathy Weston

Tri County JVS Announces 55 Spring Adult Courses

Tri County Joint Vocational School opens spring term with 55 adult courses Roy Parsons says many offerings are new thanks to expansion and former Hocking Tech facilities. Enrollment via mail in person or first class meeting. fees must be paid first come first served.

Nelsonville TriCounty Joint Vocational School Roy Parsons Tri-County Hocking Technical College

Faith Baptist Chapel Emerges From Wellston Name Change

The Wellston Baptist Chapel at 15 E Broadway has renamed Faith Baptist Chapel. Youth groups were formed, with Susie Smith leading the Girls Auxiliary for ages 7 to 18 and Bill Jordan heading the Royal Ambassadors for boys 7 to 18. Jerry Scott will lead the morning sermon and Bill Jordan the evening as Old Fashioned Day is observed. Public is invited.

Wellston Wellston Baptist Chapel E. Broadway Faith Baptist Chapel Susie Smith Tammy Lowe Sharon Jordan Royal Ambassadors Bill Jordan Jim Tucker Jerry Scott

Hospital Budget Is Reviewed

LOGAN The 1976 budget for Hocking Valley Community Hospital was examined by the board of trustees. Highlights include total patient revenue 2 066 950 total operating expense 1 988 396 income from operation before depreciation 78 554 depreciation 100 000 and loss after depreciation 21 446. The hospital marks its 10th anniversary in March with a March 22 board meeting including a hospital tour. Tim Metcalf 587 Poplar St 15 is a patient at Children s Hospital Columbus room 326. A courtesy staff request from Dr Robert Merrill was received and the board approved a Health System Agencies resolution. January statistics show daily census 39 4 long term care 27 2 newborn 18 emergency 546 surgical 100. GLOUSTER The Glouster Village Council notes East Front Street not Highland Avenue for a no parking sign though two month statistics will be read at the March meeting. The board tabled Colt Industries stock sale. stock values rose to 16 19 and Barton Holl Art Gasser join a nominating committee for March officer elections.

Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital David Arledge Robert Merrill Loeckel Alder Thomas Price Hocking County Arledge Colt Industries Barton Holl Holl Art Gasser

Vinton Commissioners Endorse Projects and bids opened

Vinton County Commissioners endorsed Wellston water system improvements including a Lake Rupert to Wellston plant supply line. They supported Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation as health planning agency for several counties. Two insurance bids were opened with totals around 3 852 and 3 180.10. A radio bid for the prosecutor’s investigator stood at 925 to 1275. Elsie Ryther was named to the County Planning Commission at large.

Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Health Planning Agency Vinton Knox Insurance Agency Booth Real Estate and Insurance Agency Elsie Ryther County Planning Commission

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