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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1976
Page
7
Judge Harley Meyer in Hocking County aims to issue an opinion Friday morning on an injunction suit over Logan fire station plans. The dispute centers on a 43 vote by City Council to adopt the project and fund, with taxpayer Lawrence Holzapfel alleging procedural railroading.
Dr. William H. Wiltberger seeks 5.38 million dollars in Pike County Common Pleas Court claiming six insurers negligently pushed an out of court settlement in a 1973 malpractice suit. He says the settlement offer of 12 thousand was improper.
Logan William J. Dalton 18 of 320 Angle Ave faced a traffic citation after losing control on West Front Street. His car struck Christine Backus 172 S Market. Dalton said he was combing his hair when the crash occurred and was cited for failing to maintain an assured clear distance. He will appear in Mayor's Court.
Strongsville Mayor John Pearce, 37, drives garbage trucks and handles pickups for the city after 24 service workers strike over union recognition. Pearce calls the work fun and says it keeps him active while the dispute, tied to Teamsters Local 244, moves toward court action and a council vote. The mayor reports a heavy workload but says the until-now routine duties remain manageable.
The annual children's Christmas program at First Baptist Church Middleport featured poinsettia decorations and a narration by Mrs. Marjorie Walburn. Miss Barbara and Mrs. Dorothy Anthony accompanied on piano and organ, with a nursery flannelgraph under Mrs. Louise Davis.
Trustees of the Feik estate donate 25000 to the Logan Hocking County District Public Library to fund purchase or construction of a library facility. The gift arises from four years of estate interest, with future donations likely lower, and may be used for a new building or annex plans at the Courthouse.
The For-Get-Me-Not Flower Shop on Fifth Street in New Haven welcomed over 200 visitors for a holiday open house. Owners Mr. and Mrs. David Russell shared arrangements and gifts while orchids were given to the proprietors mothers and grandmother. Hostesses were honored with corsages.
A brief guide explains placing an action ad in Classification 76 Pets & Supplies to help find homes for a litter. The ad prompts readers to expect phone calls once the ad runs and signals the start of an Adopt a Pet feature.
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