Athens schools arrange gas from Reichold to cover mid February
Athens City School system tentatively buys one million cubic feet of gas under a buddy system from Reichold Chemical Co to ensure operation through mid February. Officials say future days depend on governor actions, the legislature, and gas company decisions amid severe weather and energy shortages. Federal Hocking and other districts face curtailments and possible closures with plans to shift students and adjust hours.
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Steve Robb Messenger
Athens City
Bremen Chemical Company
Sam Henderson
Henderson
Reichold Chemical Co
Gas Company
State Department of Education
Columbia Gas Henderson
Charles Caniford
Federal
Hocking
Federal Hocking
Caniford
Raymond Brooks
Alexander
Brooks
Two Gas Wells Produce in Athens County Report
The Ohio Oil and Gas Association notes two gas wells completed in Athens County. Carl E. Smith Inc. reported 252 000 cubic feet daily from the Francis S. Camp lease in Troy Two after fracturing. Carl M Poston’s York Two well yielded 70 000 cubic feet daily on the Gastin lease.
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Athens County
Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Carl E. Smith Inc
Francis S. Camp
Troy Two
York Two
Carl M Poston
Charles and
Mary Margaret Gastin
Holden Proposes City Hall Wood Stove Plan
Athens officials consider adding a large wood burning stove in the Municipal Courtroom and five smaller stoves in City Hall to ease gas shortages. The plan, costing about 4 000 dollars plus venting, includes other energy saving steps and monitoring office temperatures.
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City Hall
Service Safety
Phil Goldsberry
Holden
Roy Flannagan
Zion Heat Co
Shade
Flannagan
Goldsberry
Ellsworth Holden
Athens
Heating Company
What to Do If Gas Is Off During Cold Weather
Columbia Gas of Ohio warns sub zero weekend temperatures may strain gas supplies. If service is cut, turn off the main water valve and open all taps, drain hot water heater, toilets, and sink traps, drain heating systems, store nonperishables near a basement drain, and leave a contact tag for gas restoration.
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Columbia Gas
Ohio
Columbia
County Officials Brace For Frigid Weekend
Athens County and 10 cities sign a local natural gas emergency proclamation urging conservation as an arctic blast drives temperatures to 10 to 15 degrees below zero. Mayors and acting mayors call on human service agencies to aid those in need while propane and gas delivery capacities face strain ahead of stricter curtailments starting Tuesday.
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Athens County
James Rhodes
Don Pratt
Albany
George King
Amesville
Donald Barrett
Athens
William Addis
Buchtel
William Abdella
Chauncey
Robert Gamwell
Glouster
Violet Hollenbaugh
Nelsonville
Paul Barrett
Trimble
Gary Ritenour
Coalville
Donald Holbert
Jacksonville
Ohio Lp-Gas Association
Lawhead Press to a four day week to save gas
Lawhead Press will switch to a four day work week starting Monday to conserve natural gas. The plant will shut Fridays and weekends with 30 percent curtailment planned and a goal to cut back 40 percent. Twenty six conservation steps include two electric furnaces, gas to electric conversions, shut downs, and storm windows as crews adjust temperatures and keep product quality.
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Lawhead Press
John Good
Good
Parkersburg Meeting Scheduled by Quality Control Group
The Mid-Ohio Valley Section of the American Society of Quality Control hosts a business meeting Thursday at Wilmar Cafeteria Eighth and Market Streets. Dinner at 6 p.m. precedes a plant tour of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel facilities on Juliana Street. Contact Len Robatin at 304-665-2441 for information and reservations.
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Mid-Ohio Valley
American Society of Quality Control
Wilmar
Parkersburg
Len Robatin
Born Again Celebrities Share Conversion Stories
Six public figures recount their religious rebirths in a feature on faith and transformation. Dean Jones says the vow to serve God saved his career and marriage, John Naber links energy to the Lord, Graham Kerr and wife quit TV to start a renewal center, Gail Magruder finds strength in faith, and more.
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Dean Jones
John Naber
Graham Kerr
Trenna
Rejoice Fellowship
Kerr
Watergate
Gail Magruder
Region braced for blustery weekend across Southeast Ohio
Officials in Southeastern Ohio counties prepared for winter blast amid blizzard predictions. Nelsonville crews repaired a major water break as winds whipped east Washington Street. Logan declared a state of emergency and urged thermostat reductions while Meigs and other towns prepped to keep roads open and shelter residents if needed.
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Ohio
Nelsonville
East Washington Street
York Two
Ravenswood
W.va
Logan
Evans Hand
James Rhodes
Wellston
Frick- Gallagher Manufacturing Co
Hercules Trouser Co
Logan Clay Products Co
Hocking County
Meigs County
Robert Clark
Workers Strike at Mine No 1 in Ohio Colliery Dispute
Southern Ohio Coal Co spokesman says Mine 1 has been on strike since Tuesday after a dismissal dispute involving an employee and a superior. An elevator incident triggered arbitration hearings in Marietta. Mine 3 also disrupted shifts Wednesday but returned to work. The Athens City Schools advisory committee plans a meeting at Morrison Elementary Monday at 7:30 p.m.
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Pomeroy
Southern Ohio Coal Co
Dave Baker
Marietta
Baker
Athens City Schools
Morrison Elementary
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