July Fourth Celebrations Across Meigs Gallia and Mason Areas
Meigs Mason and Gallia bend regions plan parades barbecues ox roast games and fireworks on July Fourth Racine features a 10 15 a m parade from junior high grounds a Racine firehouse barbecue Rutland hosts an all day ox roast and talent show Vernon Weber oversees prizes 40 20 and 10 for first to third place Gallipolis hosts River Recreation Festival culminating in a 10 p m fireworks display with parades games races art show Madrigals Rowan and Tex Harrison performances Monday schedules include downtown parade patriot ceremonies parachute jump ski show and a 11 30 a m Mason plans a 1 p m parade at the Mason car wash a 11 am chicken barbecue and dark fireworks at the ball park. contact 773 5832 for barbecue delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs-Mason-Gallia Bend
Racine
Rutland
Vernon Weber
Weber
Syracuse
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Mike
Dan Rowan
Tex Harrison
Valley Boys
Our House Museum
Mount St Mary Hospital Employee of the Month Named
Patty McIntosh emergency room nurse and relief supervisor at Mount St Mary Hospital is honored as Employee of the Month for July. She began work in 1970 and earned RN in 1975. She and husband Bill have five children and live near Logan Route. She received a $25 U S Savings Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Patty McIntosh
Mount St. Mary Hospital
George Sufronko
Sufronko
McIntosh
Hocking Technical College
Bill
Logan Route
Jackson County Fair Opens July 18 With Crowning Events
WELLSTON The Jackson County Fair opens for six days starting July 18. Opening night features the Junior Fair Queen and Princess crowning, a water drop demonstration by the Department of Natural Resources, and the Hurricane Hell drivers. Harness racing runs July 19 21 with post time noted. Demolition derby closes the fair. Entry forms available at stations, fair board members, Joe Kisor, or fairgrounds. Surrounding-area entries encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Jackson County
Department of Natural Resources
Fair
Joe Kisor
Regatta Finances Show Mixed Results for 1977 Big Bend Event
POMEROY reports the 1977 Big Bend Regatta profited despite Saturday storm halting the Frog Derby. Revenue sources totaled 6711 4 with items from Nolan carnival 2157 54 to program advertising 3080 and donations 300. Expenses reached 5087 85 including queen expenses 45 49, prize money 960, insurance 617, and decorations 1295 35, leaving a net balance not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Big Bend
Nolan Carnival
Falls City
Marchi Distrubing Co
Regatta
Thomas Goff
Regatta Pictures
Celesta Searles
J Danner
Gallipolis
Lee Jacobs Magic Show
Clyde Plant Named New Lexington School Superintendent
Clyde Plant former Athens City Schools superintendent and Corning native is appointed superintendent of the New Lexington School System. He held roles in Sylvania and Dade County Florida before taking the post, succeeding retired Howard Nace. Plant earned BS MS and PhD from Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Plant
Athens City
New Lexington
Plant
Athens
Sylvania
Dade County Public Schools
Miami
Fla
Ohio State University
Howard Nace
Athens County
Ohio
Board of Education
Alice M. Elliott
Athens City Board of
Davis Family Reunion Held at Burr Oak Grounds
Descendants of Russell and Elizabeth Davis gathered for their annual reunion at Burr Oak picnic grounds. Photos from a wedding showed Eddie Keagy of Canton and Lori Wallace of Dayton, with Keagy stationed in San Diego with the Navy. Next year’s reunion is planned for Canton. The note about Canada’s 1871 census provides context on population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Elizabeth Davis
Burr Oak Picnic Grounds
Eddie Keagy
Canton
Lori Wallace
Dayton
Keagy
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Courtney
Iris Davis) Pettit
Diana Wilson
Byron Pettit
Jeremy
West Carrollton
Mothers Concession at Burr Oak Festival in Jacksonville
The Trimble Local Football Mothers Club sponsors a concession in the Band Boosters building at the stadium for the boxing exhibition and Burr Oak Festival Days. It opens at 10 a.m. Saturday and closes with the boxing show. Mothers of junior high and high school players are urged to bring baked goods or homemade candy. Workers arrive by 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville — Trimble
Band Boosters
Athens City approves lighting contract with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric
Ordinance 0-37-77 authorizes the Athens Ohio Director of Public Service with Board of Control approval to contract with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company for street lighting for five years. Exhibit A outlines lamp types and monthly rates per fixture, plus fuel adjustments and service terms. The measure includes amendments and emergency status and specifies locations near distribution circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Adams
Capital Improvement Committee
Athens
Ohio
Board OF Control
Columbus and
Southern Ohio Electric Company
City OF
Public SeRvice
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Ohio Corporation
Columbus
Commission
State of Ohio
Phillip E Goldsberry
Edward R. Beckett
Ellsworth Holden
Enviromental Service Committee
Council OF
City OF Athens
Garbage Department
Martha R. Montovani
Donald L. Barrett
Joe Johnson
Environmental Services Committee
Edward R Beckett
Ohio plants lament B1 bomber cancellation
Officials at Ohio manufacturers voice disappointment over President Carter choice not to proceed with B1 bomber production. GE and Goodyear forecast slowed growth and potential job losses while others shift to alternative projects. A Dayton congressman praises the decision. another calls it a tragedy amid arms talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Carter
Associated Press
Ohio
James Daniels
RMI Co
Niles
RMI
Robert Wehrenberg
Cleveland Pneumatic Co
Wehrenberg
General Electric
Evendale
Washington
Air Force
Goodyear Aerospace Corp
Morris Jobe
Jobe
Rockwell International
Columbus
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Abner Martin
Martin
Charles W. Whalen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mason
Mason Car Wash
Ball Park
Hospital Employe Honored
United States
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
Fountain Square
Zaleski State Forest
Knox Township
Vinton County
Jackson
Regatta Finances Reported
Clyde
New Lex
Jacksonville
Pomeroy Pomera
National Uppers Plains Bank
the Bank of the Century
FDIC
Southern Ohio Electric
Phillip Goldsberry
Delores J Hayes
Martha R Montovani
Athens CO
Tewksbury
de Bors
Amanda J Longdon
Harold W Longdon
Paul Glen
Mill St
Nettie Hudson
Sacramento St
el Paso
Texas
Chester Six
Nelsonville Oho
Clyde Bowman
Obetz
Foster B Cornwell
Cline Ridg
Court St
Attorney Court of Common Pleas Probate Division
Harold J Rose
Brown
Soviet Union
Cadillac
T&t
Karr & van Zandt
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