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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1975

Page

3

Nelsonville hit by broken water mains and slick streets

A four inch water main break on High Street required city crews to repair late Sunday morning. A second break on Frederick Street near Grover and Oak followed by 7 p.m. as snow began. Slippery hills and several spin outs occurred, with one car going over an embankment on Route 78.

Nelsonville High Street City Water Department Frederick Street Grover Oak Streets Hill Route 78 Mason City Hill

Hocking Tech OIGs Available For 1975 76 Grants

Applications are open for Ohio Instructional Grants at Hocking Technical College Nelsonville for the 1975 76 academic year. Grants range from 90 to 525 dollars based on family income with eligibility set at an adjusted income of 14 999 or less. First awards will be announced in February for applicants postmarked by February 3. Final deadline for full year grants is August 8. Contact the Ohio Board of Regents or Hocking Technical College Financial Aid Director at 614 753 3591 for more information.

Nelsonville Ohio Hocking Technical College Hocking Tech Ohio Board of Regents J. William Hill

Friendship Circle Holds January Meeting In Glouster

The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at the home of Mrs. Geneva Jewell with 12 members and three guests. Contests were run by Martha Harry and Betty Coffman, prizes earned by Mae Losey and Zenith Jewell, and plans made for February at Virginia Moore's home with readings and secret pal gifts.

Virginia Moore Mae Losey Margaret Lowery

Presbyterians Conduct Selection of Officers in 108th Meeting

NELSONVILLE The First Presbyterian Church held its 108th annual Congregational Corporation meeting. Officers for the coming year were elected including Corwin Cookson as chair and multiple trustees, session members, and treasurers across church, building, sanctuary, benevolence, youth, and other committees. The nominating committee for 1976 was led by Mrs. Louise Wolf.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Irvin Roy Snackenburg Roger Wolf Bruce Rogers Mildred Roberts Ruth Blair Corwin Cookson W. W. Warren Jr John Brooks Donald Frank J. M. Hartley R. B. Stuart Robert L. Crawford Kenneth Tye Gus White Hubbard Denise Stage Tom Johnson Kris Hoce Bob Wilson, Jr Gregg Pierce Greg Frank Helen Frank Rex Maiden Susan Maiden Jeff Maiden Rogert Badger Marsilou Hoce Mike Flowers Charlie Hoce Jr Douglas Green Dianne Rogers Sherrie Linton Betty Jo Parsley Tim Oakley Jan Tompson Suzie Warren Tom White Jay Maiden Paula Russell Paul Linton Bert Warren Robert Jackson Robert Crawford Sanctuary Mable Haffner Charles James G. Knight Don Conner John Steenrod Charles Hoce Lu Evelyn Flowers Sandra Wilson le Evelyn Flowers Anita Reliford Betty Tye Christian Education Richard Kunzman Dean Stage D. R. Johnson Louise Wolf

Planning For Fair Begins At Jackson County Fair

Newly elected fair board president Bill Newsom reports planning for the 1975 Jackson County fair a six day event July 14 to 19 with a demolition derby on July 18 and harness racing Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights Ja Vin Horse Show Saturday night. Gooding Amusement Co. of Columbus handles midway attractions and society memberships are on sale.

Fair Board Bill Newsom Newsome Gooding Amusement Co Columbus Jackson County Agricultural Society

Hospital Births and Transfers Report at Hocking Valley

Hocking Valley Community Hospital lists births for Mr. and Mrs. Clemons McArthur a son and several other families noting daughters and sons born to Logan Carbon Hill Shawnee Nelsonville and Lancaster residents. Several patients including baby Clemons transferred to University Hospital Columbus for further care.

Meade Whyte University Hospital, Columbus Lester Coakley Austin Cope Terry Dane Faye Largent Virginia Anderson David Hutchison Kathleen Gardner Donald Shepard Norman Bickley Bessie Woodrum William Dotson Samuel Earl Sapp Myrtle Deem Sharon Stover Alexandra Muszynski Michael Clemons McArthur Wendall Brunk Carbon Hill Jack Guess Logan Belford Buress Lisa Twiggs Kathy Hansley Charles Land Fairy Kanade Daniel Sheets Charles Workman Russell Poling Harold Cole Walter Knight Shawnee Joseph Barnes Jacksonville Thomas Wilson Inez Ruttters Fred Campbell New Straitsville Susan Smith Nelsonville Robert Goslin Lancaster Franklin Welch Charlies McNamee Robert Seibert William Tharp Clemons

Sanitary Landfill Is Aid In Pollution Fight

Logan-Hocking County Health Department cites solid waste as a major pollution issue. A county sanitary landfill now handles all waste at reasonable rates. open dumps are closed. licensed collectors operate rural routes. Fines for dumping can reach 500 dollars. pickup may cost 3 dollars monthly.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Hocking County Health Department

Address Change Woes Hit Nelsonville Mail

Postmaster William Theisen says about 2,300 residents on each route move yearly and many fail to file a change of address. Mail is held for 10 days after a move and if unforwarded, returned to sender or sent to the dead letter office. Citizens can pick up a change of address card at the post office or request one from carriers.

Nelsonville William Theisen Theisen

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