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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1971
Page
17
Logan Police Chief Roy Reich debunks a circulating rumor of a local dope ring spanning Logan and nearby areas. Investigations show no arrests or corroborating evidence. only one person involved was in Florida. Police invite citizens to review telegrams and letters confirming the findings.
About 250 Auxiliary volunteers support Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. They logged roughly 7,000 hours in 1970, raising funds via the Patio Shop and Gift Shop while donating equipment purchases totaling 10,105 dollars and supporting long term care needs.
Hamilton County Commissioners approved a $525000 appropriation to modify the Coleman Vote Tabulation System to speed ballot counting. Under Ohio law the money must be appropriated or a court may order the funds released.
Nelsonville police investigated two crashes on Friday. A 16 year old girl, Shel ly L. Sullivan of Buchtel, drove a sedan that overturned in a ditch after being forced toward the right berm by a semi truck on Route 78. Five passengers aged 13 to 16 suffered a hand cut and leg pain. In a second incident Vera Pauline Reynolds of Columbus struck Billy J. Matheny in a small sedan at Washington Street and Public Square as light changed, causing light damage with no citations.
President Nixon's nomination of Donald W. Whitehead as federal co chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission was approved by the Senate Public Works Committee. The Boston native fills the vacancy from the resignation of John B. Waters Jr. of Sevierville Tennessee and goes to the full Senate for confirmation.
A field biology class on a warm night at Lake Hope and Shea Road collected tadpoles, newts, salamanders, a giant crayfish, and aquatic insects after breaking ice in open-water spots. Deer were sighted and a barred owl hooted as the group wrapped up at the lab.
Logan Ohio reports the Hocking County Farm Bureau surpassing its 1971 membership target with 208 members from 205 planned, plus 27 new members. Awards honored top canvass teams and individuals, a recognition party followed a drive at the Eilinger residence, and Hal Richard of Circleville spoke on marketing programs for farm crops.
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