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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1976
Page
3
Nelsonville posts a bid notice for custodial work in the city building with a monthly limit of 118 dollars and a required performance bond. No bidders responded. The job, previously done by the fire chief as rent offset, is now under reconsideration by the council after appointing Danny Knight to the duties.
Meigs Local School District announces a February through April volunteer project led by the Teacher Corps. Parents of students may participate after completing a short training session to assist with program aims.
January meeting of Oakdale Friendship Circle hosted by Linda Hopper with readings, songs and prayers. February plans set with Zenith Jewell, contests led by Linda Hooper and Martha Harry. Also Meigs County Court reports show 1975 totals and December details. Fire at Stop and Go Store involved ballast overheating. electrician recommended. Jacksonville United Methodist Women to meet with program on Prayer and Self Denial and volunteer training described.
The Ladies Aid of Taylor Ridge Christian Church met at Patty Rodgers home with President Helen Stephenson presiding. Readings included The New Year Unseen Partner New Year Dawn The Lord's Shepherd Gratitude Better Folks Than You Prayer For Awareness A Sermon. An auction funded the church carpet with prizes to participants. Darla Bickley welcomed as a new member and well wishes sent to two husbands and the minister. Scouts Camp for a signal tower project near Poston Generating Station trained in timber felling and rope lashings.
Weekend police reports show vandalism to a 1972 sedan with a slashed left front tire on Fayette Street. A CB antenna was stolen from Bruce Neal’s Jackson Street car and another CB antenna from Pat Cavote’s Columbus Street auto. Totals valued at 40 and 20 dollars.
Nelsonville H and R Block Tax Office will observe new hours effective Jan 21. The Hocking Street location opens 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Taxpayers are urged to file early as refunds typically arrive in three to four weeks.
The Logan Lions Club hosts a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dance February 14 at the Logan National Guard Armory from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is 5 dollars per couple. Proceeds support Hocking County Health Department VD clinic eyeglasses program Chieftain Squaws All Sports Banquet piano for Armory and J Bicentennial Committee donations. Contact David Mingus or Jack Cummins for tickets. Music directed by Al Horsky.
Athens County Commissioners invite sealed bids for two police package sedans for the Sheriff with 24 specs including 4 door 1976 models, V8 engine, automatic transmission, steel belted tires, tinted glass, AC, seat belts, siren and lights. Trade ins include a 1974 Ford Custom 500 and a 1974 Pontiac sedan. Bids due January 21, 1976. bonds 50 percent. delivery unspecified. right to reject bids.
Circle 12 members discussed Finns book Mr God This is Anna focusing on a four year old London waif who dies at seven and her imagined conversations with God. The meeting included prayers devotions and a budget approval of 384.75 dollars and notes of thanks.
Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz says Ford has good re election prospects in the farm belt and recalls the embargo on wheat to Russia last summer helped agriculture. He cites rising net farm income and export prospects, plus concerns about rail line abandonments under Conrail.
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