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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1974

Page

3

Nelsonville council repeals water bond and rate actions

Nelsonville council under emergency rules repealed the old council’s approval of a 2 057 000 water project with Farmers Home Administration and the sale of 1 670 500 in bonds. The bond repeal passed 5 to 2 and the new water rate ordinance was repealed 6 to 1. Repeal motions go to Mayor Bumgardner who may veto.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Farmers Home Administration Sion FHA Bruce Rogers Arthur Lavely Carl Young Reginald Levering Robert Hollenbaugh Ralph E. Davis Donald Williams Lavely Rogers Bumgardner

City Unions Seek Bargaining Recognition From Council

Nelsonville union rep Fred Haynes told the council that city employees including the fire chief and water and sewer supervisors favor recognizing the AFL-CIO affiliated group. The city has a Jan. 7 letter to consider and Judiciary Committee head Bruce Rogers said he would fast track the issue, though legal questions about chiefs and supervisors remain.

Nelsonville Fred Haynes Afl-Cio Haynes Judiciary Committee Bruce Rogers Rogers

Logan County sewer complaints heard by county commissioners

Six complaints regarding the proposed West Logan sewage disposal system were addressed at a special Hocking County meeting. Residents questioned pipe sizes and assessments while engineers noted limits on answers until installation and operation begin.

George Lovell Logan West Logan Hocking County Thomas A. Hart Hart Burgess and Niple Clarence Mason Paul Brown Otto Shaw Harry Brinager Donald Wyshiver

Nelsonville Council Adopts Budget for 1974

Nelsonville city council approved the 1974 annual budget. City Auditor Mabel Tigner presented figures allocating 209,380.13 to the general fund with 24,000 for contingencies, and a 2,000 transfer from Parking Meter Fund to Street Fund. Tax receipts and year-end balances were reported: Jan 1 1973 balance 46,790.61, receipts 117,364.54, expenditures 141,978.89 leaving Dec 31 1973 balance 22,176.26 with transfers 130,000 and refunds 1,017.15 plus admin 7,360 and office 3,601.74.

Nelsonville Mabel Tigner Tigner

Nelsonville weighs water project amid voter passion

At Nelsonville city council, a large crowd debated the rural water system and a proposed outside line plan. Supporters argued for rehabilitation and rural aid, while opponents warned of a potential $4 million debt and higher rates for Nelsonville users. Repeal action and a January timing loom as officials consider resurvey and rehab steps.

Nelsonville Raymond Foughty Kern FHA Jerry Wallace Rogers

Camp Fire Girls urged to check registrations

The Nelsonville Executive Council asks Camp Fire and Blue Bird leaders to verify member registrations. Girls not registered by Jan. 25 lose Camp Fire Girls insurance coverage, and lapsed registrations should be renewed at once.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Camp Fire and Blue Bird Camp Fire

Choir Program Delights Glouster Church Audience

The GLOUSTER Weley Choir of Ohio University performed a hour long program titled Ministry Through Music at the United Methodist Church in Glouster on Sunday afternoon. The singers led the program in full, and Rev. Wilbur Boyer hosted a reception for the group after the performance.

Glouster — Weley Ohio University United Methodist Church Glouster Wilbur Boyer

Community Club Evening Schedule Across Chauncey and Millfield

A dense list of evening gatherings and meetings shows multiple groups from Millfield and Chauncey meeting at homes and parish facilities. Activities include choirs youth groups Cub Scouts Brownies and church boards with times ranging from 2 pm to 7 30 pm plus staff conduct at Chillicothe Correctional Institute.

Millfield Lucille Sanders Millfield Chi Rho Susan Moody Chauncey Adult Choir Millfield Cyf Jerry Russell Chauncey Boy Scouts Chauncey Official Board Pearl Henry Chauncey Cub Scout den Baughman’'s Brownie Chauncey Parish House Chauncey Junior Fellowship Chauncey Chi Rho Chauncey Cwf Chillicothe Correctional Insitute

Business Women Hear Band Director at January ABWA Meeting

LOGAN A guest speaker, Al Horsky, Logan City Schools band director, outlined Logan bands education from fifth grade lessons to marching and concert ensembles. He detailed halftime show formations and the effort behind football performances. Plans for the Aces High for Scholarship card party were set to raise funds for Hocking County girls' education.

Logan Hocking Hills American Business Women's Association al Horsky Logan City Ruth Hinerman Hocking County Martha Parsons Logan Federal Community Room Sharon Hinerman Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Janie Mack England

Inservice Workshop Set for Logan Pupils and Teachers

Logan City Schools dismiss elementary pupils at 1 30 p m Wednesday and omit afternoon kindergarten so teachers may attend an in service training workshop in science. Consultants from Ohio State University cover Hatch a New Idea for the Classroom Avian Embryo Exploring the World of Plants Exploring the World of Insects. Program offered through Don Young Hocking County Extension Agent at the Ohio National Guard Armory.

Logan Logan City Ohio State University Jim Marquand Jim Utzinger Don Young Hocking County Ohio National Guard Armory

West Franklin Street traffic to stay open until Cable Alley repair

Nelsonville Mayor Donald W. Bumgardner said traffic on West Franklin Street will continue as before until Cable Alley is repaired, allowing passable passage for cars. Residents will be notified when a one way traffic plan becomes effective.

Nelsonville Donald W. Bumgardner West Franklin Street

Trimble Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degree

The Masonic Lodge No. 557 in Trimble will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic building to confer the Entered Apprentice degree on one candidate.

Trimble Masonic Lodge No Masonic

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Hocking Valley Community Hospital reports admissions for Clarence Hall of New Straitsville and Logan residents Robert Redd Mrs. John Thompson Mrs. William Thompson and Mrs. Frank Nihiser. Discharged Edgar Dennis and Mrs. Charles Slagle.

Mary Rock Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Clarence Hall New Straitsville Robert Redd John Thompson William Thompson Frank Nihiser Edgar Dennis Charles Slagle

Columbus Weekend Guests Visit Moody and Simpson Families

Chauncey Personals reports that Mrs. Carl Moody and Mrs. Susan Taylor with Mrs. Marie Taylor joined Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moody and children in Columbus last weekend. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson and Shelly, and Galloway, with Mrs. Myrtle Simpson and Lois.

Carl Moody Susan Marie Taylor Columbus Jerry Moody Robert Simpson Shelly Galloway Myrtle Simpson Lois

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