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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1975

Page

7

Hocking Jail Remodeling Progress Noted By County Chiefs

Logan progress on the Hocking County jail remodeling was reviewed by Commissioners who ordered fire extinguishers for the courthouse and other county buildings. They toured the jail where prisoners from Fairfield County were prepared for transfer and noted plumbing access not in the plans. Insulation was ordered for heat retention and cooling, and completion delay was reported.

George Lovell Logan Hocking Fairfield County Paul Hartman Lancaster Otto Shaw

Dollison Named To ODOT Post In Rhodes Administration

Logan Dean Dollison, eight year Ohio Racing Commission member and Logan City Council president, is named director of administrative services for the Ohio Department of Transportation by Gov James A Rhodes. He will step down February 1 and will oversee personnel public information minority affairs purchasing and civil rights. Don Millar is expected to assume chairmanship of the racing study committee pending ORC approval. Dollison plans to remain in Logan and will not move from 825 Warner Ave. This article also notes county fire safety work and various county budget and public safety actions including dog tag sales and a $6 750 grant request.

LOGAN Dean Dollison Ohio Department of Transportation James A. Rhodes Dollison James Frey Christopher E. Veidt Veidt Criminal Justice Division Hartman Civil Defense Organization Council On Aging

Nelsonville B P W to Run March of Dimes Drive

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women plan the 1975 March of Dimes Mothers March with funds to Mount St. Mary Hospital and local projects. Allan Goldsberry outlines use of proceeds. drives will collect at The Peoples Bank and Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices.

Logan County Health Board Seeks .5 Mill Levy Renewal

The Logan Hocking County Board of Health will ask voters to reapprove a .5 mill operating levy for five years, instead of a full mill over ten. It approved part time staff hires, a nurse, and conference attendances for Dear and Robers. The right of entry regulation was adopted as a court safeguard. Mileage reimbursement will rise from 12 to 15 cents. Next meeting set for February 10.

Logan Logan- Hocking County Dave Robers Columbus Health Department

Singspiration at Bishopville by Rim of the World group

In Bishopville the Church of Christ hosts a Singspiration Service at 7 p.m with 6:45 p.m instrumental music. Rim of the World gospel singers perform along with congregation and visitor specials. Guests include a Neeleysville Church of Christ group. public invited. In Logan Route 5, Ethel Murphy reports a rear-door break in at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. entry ransacked but only items taken were a homemade billy club and a radio worth $35.

Neeleysville Logan Hocking County

Ladies Aid January Meeting in Glouster

The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid met at Nancy Drake’s home with Helen Stephenson in charge. Members shared seasonal readings and contests with prizes for all. Betty Smith won the door prize. Plans for February at Betty Smith’s include an auction of Valentine shaped treats. cards were sent to three shut-ins.

Glouster Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Nancy Drake Helen Stephenson Maurena Shultz Betty Smith Betty Smith's

Thomas Rowe Injured in Fall at Indianapolis Construction Site

Thomas Rowe, a construction worker from Burr Oak, fell at a job site in Indianapolis and was taken to University Hospital in Columbus. He underwent brain surgery and is responding to treatment in Room 919. Rowe and his wife Annie reside at Dock 2.

Glouster Thomas Rowe University Hospital Columbus Rowe Indianapolis Ind Annie Dock 2 Burr Oak

Meditations on choosing God as a partner in faith

An Athens County church page meditation by Rev. Glen Collins urges readers to seek God as a partner for life amid hardships. It cites scriptures from Matthew and Romans to affirm that faith reveals God beyond argument and that divine partnership transforms calamity into triumph.

the Messenger Athens County Ministerial Association Glen Collins Happy Hollow Free Will Baptist Church Nelsonville God Simon Peter Christ Jesus Simon Barjona

Athens area businesses and services directory listing

A dense read of Athens Ohio area businesses and services with names addresses and phone numbers including ABEX Athens Armature & Machine Works Athens Tile Marble McBee Systems Ray Cuckler Insurance Landmark Athens County Farm Bureau Mason Appliance Brady Buick Olds Cadillac Nelsonville Lumber Co Reed & Baur Reed Insurance Bob Baur Kentuck ky Fried Chicken and more listed under primary headings showing locations on State Street Union Street and Rt 50E for Athens and nearby towns. The compilation reads like a local business directory excerpt with numerous shop names phone numbers and building addresses.

Racine Pastor Attends Annual Bible Study Session

Rev. Howard Shiveley spent three days at Lakeside Ohio attending the Bishop's Bible Study run by Bishop Gerald Ensley of the West Ohio Conference. Five pastors from each of 14 districts are chosen to learn and teach Bible study to local churches. This year's study focuses on Isaiah 40 55.

Racine Howard Shiveley Lakeside Ohio Gerald Ensley West Ohio Conference

Nelsonville Garden Club Meeting Canceled

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list admitted patients Frances Riley Radcliff John Hogue Sr Gloucester Carolyn Crane Logan Wilbur Swisher Corning Kathy Hamlin Carbon Hill Charles Paulk Sr Earl Streets Brandy Saunders all Nelsonville Dismissed Mollie Wayne to University Hospital Columbus Matilda Rizer Priscilla Monroe Robert Wheeler Brian St Clair Ruth Cunningham Imelda Smith Brian Bullock Guy New Charles Tolliver Meeting canceled for January in Nelsonville Garden Club due to unknown reasons.

Frances Riley Radcliff John Hogue Sr Glouster Carolyn Crane Logan Wilbur Swisher Corning Kathy Hamlin Carbon Hill Charles Paulk Sr Earl Streets Brandy Saunders Nelsonville Mollie Wayne University Hospital, Columbus Matilda Rizer Priscilla Monroe Robert Wheeler Brian St. Clair Ruth Cunningham Imelda Smith Brian Bullock Guy New Charles Tolliver

Ohio Pastors Convocation Opens Monday

The 56th annual Ohio Pastors Convocation, the nation’s largest clergy gathering, runs Monday to Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Theme Hurting Healing Hoping. Rev. Laten Carter of Mt. Auburn United Presbyterian Church chairs the committee. Speakers include Dr. B Davie Napier Dr Granger E Westberg Chiraparath I Itty and Dr Charles Spivey.

Columbus United States Veterans Memorial Auditorium Laten Carter Mt. Auburn United Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Ohio Council of Churches B. Davie Napier Pacific School of Religion Granger E. Westberg University of Illinois Medical School Chiraparath I. Itty World Council of Churches’ Commission On Churches Participation Charles Spivey The Church Federation of Greater Chicago

Athens Writer Mrs Hess Authors Lead Christianity Today Feature

Mrs. M. Whitcomb Hess of Athens, a writer and former teacher, authored the lead article “William Law: A Devout and Holy Life” in the January 31 issue of Christianity Today. The piece is on the magazine’s front cover and reflects her prolific output of poems and over 100 philosophical and literary articles.

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Messenger Athens ODOT Donald Mahaffey D&j Firefighting Co Terry Goss Court House Secems Commission James McLain Emergency Medical Service Mahaffey West Logan Nelsonville B&pw Business and Professional Women’s Club Mount St. Mary Hospital Allan Goldsberry U County March of Dimes Goldsberry Nelson American Legion Auxiliary Nelsonville Board of Trade Nelsonville-York City Camp Fire Cathryn Rosser Bishopville W. State N. Congress James J. Grooms Sunshine Choir C.Y.F Stanley's Shoe Store Ladies Aid E. State St Abex Corporation Engineered Products Athens, Ohio Athens Armature Athens County Savings & Loan CO Mill St W. Union McBee Systems RAY Cuckler Insurance Grange Mutual Casualty West Landmark Athens County Farm Bureau Logan's Corner Court and Union Streets House OF Glamour S. Court Logan Federal Savings Miller’s Poultry Quality Poultry Products W. State St Marting’s Cunningham Music Center Stimson & Paime St Athens Omo MASON Rca-Westinghouse & Tappan D&d Equipment, Inc Massey-Ferguson Albany McDonald's Restaurant Dover Cleaners & Laundromat “Friendly Pick Up & Delivery Chauncey Bob Hess Nelsonville, Inc Chevrolet Oldsmobile Fayette St Richland Ave Medical Center Pharmacy Athens Medical Dial Hocking Valley Bank Charley Moore Ford, Inc Ford Country Carpenter St. Athens J Supermarkets, Inc. Rt West Athens Pennsylvania Ave Wellston Nelsonville Lumber CO Watkins St Brady Buick-Olds-Cadillac, Inc Nelsonville Mobile Home Sales Ron Dupler Paul Proctor South Ohio University Inn PAGE Chevrolet Robert's Southeastern Ohio Rutland Plains Bassett S. Court Street Steppes Beauty Salons S. Court St Athens Plaza Sunset Motel Eugene Workman AAA Columbus Rd the Typewriter Shop W. Union St. Ph Wolfe Furniture F. W. Woolworth CO Washburn Athena Col. Sanders L. E. Yoho Company U.S American Bible Society Athens and Athens County Ministers Association Racine Pastor Ohio Pastors
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