Finance Committee Finds $200,000 Budget Imbalance
City Finance Committee discovers a $200,000 deficit in the 1977 tax budget due to a double entry for Workmen's compensation. Mayor Barrett to propose cuts next week to balance the budget, with personnel reductions likely. The panel also considers short term notes to fund the Route 682 interchange project as bonds wind down in 1978.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ekey Messenger
City Council
Council
Finance Committee
Donald Barrett
Johnson
Barrett
County Budget Commission
Congress
House of Representatives
Capital Improvements Fund
Wellston Council Rebuffs Water Rate Hike
Wellston City Council rejected 3 to 2 a ordinance to raise water rates citing questions on who sets rates. Service Director Joe Kisor backs increases while a council majority seeks legal clarity. Finance panel to prepare cost figures for Jackson Rural Water Co. review.
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Anita Yates
Wellston
Henry Willard
Joe Oths
Willard
Oths
Joe Kisor
Roy Gilliland
Jackson County Rural Water Co
Floyd Phillips
Hamden
Jackson Rural
Scott Thompson
Gilliland
Juvenile and Chauncey man cited in theft case
A 17 year old and Charles E. McNabb 55 were linked to stealing 808 dollars from The Messenger circulation desk last weekend. By Monday 548 dollars were recovered and the youth remained in Juvenile Court custody while McNabb posted a 5000 dollar bond for Municipal Court appearance. The case was investigated by Deputy Sheriff Chris Venema and lab technician Dick Fast with Messenger staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Man
Charles E. McNabb
Messenger
Chris Venema
Southeast Ohio Regional Crime Laboratory
Dick Fast
McNabb
Annual Meet Is Monday
The annual sunrise meeting of Amesville Lodge 278 F&AM will be Monday at 5 30 a m at the masonic temple. The master mason degree will be conferred. Twenty five year pins will be awarded to R C Bennett C C Lyon R T King O L Sayre and HL Budworth. Past District Deputy Herbert Mingus will speak on masonry in the Bicentennial. A ham and egg breakfast will be served with all master masons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
R.C. Bennett
C.C. Lyon
R.T. King
O.L. Sayre
HL. Budworth
Herbert Mingus
The Athens Messenger Information Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday rates for in Ohio and West Virginia and mail subscriptions across the U.S. with prices for various durations. It notes delivery methods by carrier or tube route and provides the publisher’s mailing address at 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
North and
Johnson Road
Glaucoma Screenings Urged by Ohio Group
At a Columbus meeting the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Blindness urged free mass glaucoma screenings. Dr Henry Croci Athens Ophthalmologist noted a new electronic air puff non contact tonometer will be used and the society will campaign for funds to purchase four thousand dollar machines.
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Ohio Society For the Prevention of Blindness In
Columbus Inc
Henry Croci
Athens
Croci
Ohio University group donates to Gallipolis camp program
The Ohio University Council for Exceptional Children contributed 1595.12 dollars to the Gallipolis State Institute summer camping program. Institute officials note the council runs programs and a Saturday volunteer program for exceptional children, enabling residents to enjoy fishing hiking and outdoor activities away from routine.
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Ohio University Council For Exceptional Children
Gallipolis State Institute
Federal Hocking High School seniors awards ready
Seniors at Federal Hocking High School may pick up their athletics awards at the school office during the day.
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Federal Hocking High School
Time capsule guest book signs at Athens July 4 celebration
Athens County Fourth of July events include a time capsule guest book signing at the fairgrounds Sunday at 3 30 p m, a color TV tent to view the Athens High School band in Philadelphia, a senior citizens bus trip, school awareness awards in five categories, and Bicentennial program showcases from multiple districts. Los Caballeros 4 H club hosts a bake sale at 1 p m with pony rides at the sheep barn after the parade.
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Athens County
Fairgrounds
Athens
Philadelphia
Cunningham Music Center
Continental Cablevision
Presbyterian Church
Court and
Washington Streets
Nelsonville York Middle School
United States
Ohio University
Athens City - Morrison
Alexander Albany
Rita Robb
Rudiger Baumgaertel
Paul Revere
Federal Hocking - Amesville
Coonskin Library
Messenger
Los Caballeros
Three Men Injured In Two Accidents In Ohio
Three people were injured in two separate accidents in Athens and Hocking Counties Thursday afternoon. In Athens Route 682 south of Route 33 a motorcycle collided with a car driven by Basil Howard. Riders Robert L. Stalder Jr. and James L. Blackford sustained injuries. Stalder had minor cuts. Blackford had a compound leg fracture and was later moved to University Hospital, Columbus. Stalder was cited for failure to maintain an assured clear distance. In Hocking County Frank D. Saunders lost control of his southbound car on Route 33, causing a broadside flip and ejecting him. Saunders suffered chest and possible head injuries, fractured ribs, and possible internal injuries. he was hospitalized. The crash remains under investigation.
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Athens
Hocking
State
Robert L. Stalder Jr
James L. Blackford
the Plains
Basil Howard
Mount Vernon
Stalder
Blackford
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
EMS
University Hospital
Columbus
Frank D. Saunders
Logan
Saunders
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
OU Sorority Officers Attend 125th Anniversary
Three Ohio University Phi Mu Sorority officers attended the 125th anniversary convention in Charleston South Carolina Avis Cain president Janet Halstead treasurer and Amy Levin membership chairman are listed as daughters of local couples Their attendance highlights ongoing chapter activity at OU and Phi Mu national events.
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Ohio University Phi Mu Sorority
Charleston
S.C
Avis Cain
Robert Cain
Janet Halstead
Thomas Halstead
Amy Levin
David Levin
Area Residents Join OU Furniture Design Workshop
Four area residents participated in an American heritage through furniture design workshop at Ohio University. Lesa Dearth of New Marshfield Lisa Kaska of Guysville and Emilie Wood and Mary V. Davis of Athens took part under Erma Langford assistant professor of home economics. Styles ranged from Colonial to Victorian periods.
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Ohio University
Lesa Dearth
New Marshfield
Lisa Kaska
Guysville
Emilie Wood
Mary V. Davis
Athens
Erma Langford
Two Hurt In Athens Car Crash At West Union Shafer
Two people were injured in a two car wreck at West Union Street and Shafer Street in Athens Thursday just before 2:30 p m. Jennie C. Woodruff 44 of 208 West Washington Street suffered a head bump and Samad Faghih 25 of 99 East State Street a possible broken right leg. Both were taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital by police cruiser and fire apparatus. Ajit N Sawant 24 of 1222 West Union Street tried to turn left onto Shafer Street and into Woodruff s path. Sawant claimed injury but was not treated and was cited for failure to yield right of way. Damage to both vehicles was severe and a fire department pumper stood by.
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West Union
Shafer Streets
Jennie C. Woodruff
W. Washington St
Samad Faghih
E. State St
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Ajit N. Sawant
W. Union St
Shafer Street
Instructors Complete GM Workshop at Cincinnati Center
Instructors James Dillie and Ralph Wells of Tri County Joint Vocational School completed the General Motors Automotive summer workshop at the GM training center near Cincinnati. The program updates teachers on new automotive technology and maintenance and provides materials to help students pass NIC ASE certification exams. Police Chief Ted Jones says police records including accident and arrest reports will be reviewable only on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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James Dillie
Ralph Wells
General Motors
Cincinnati
National Institute For Automotive Service Excellence
Ted Jones
Chauncey-Dover Lions install new officers and fund projects
Chauncey-Dover Lions Club installed Virgil Baker as president and Ralph Coe as secretary among a slate of officers. The club donated festival profits to the Chauncey Bicentennial Committee and funds to Athens Bulldog Booster Club, Athens High School Band, Cub Scouts, and local residents for eyeglasses. The Athens post office closes Monday with special delivery only and no city or rural delivery. the main lobby remains open for box patrons.
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Chauncey-Dover Lions Club
Virgil Baker
Ralph Coe
Jerry Cline
Richard Evener
Robert Finnearty
Damon Bentley
John Rankin
Art Smith
David Nogrady
Robert Cochran
Larry Smith
Jim Lyons
Paul Ross
Roger Smith
John Matheny
Cecil McGlone
Athens Lions Club
Chauncey Bicentennial Committee
Athens Bulldog
Field House
Athens High School
Philadelphia
Athens
State To Buy Rights Of Way For Appalachian Highway Section
Ohio Department of Transportation plans to acquire 29 remaining parcels on the Hooper Street to Blackburn Road segment of the Appalachian Highway. Representative Claire Ball says administrative review supports proceeding with right-of-way purchase and a statewide restriction may be listed for the Richland avenue Route 50 project. Design approval was secured over five years ago, with funds running short after buying 55 parcels. the 1974 section cost was about 9.9 million dollars, including 2.05 million for right-of-way.
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Ohio Department of Transportation
Hooper Street
Blackburn Road
Claire
Buzz” Ball
District 10
Ball
Richland Avenue
Athens
Hooper-Blackburn
Band to Carry Names for Philadelphia Parade Trip
The Athens High School Marching Green and Gold will carry signatures of about 1,500 people on mini-Declaration of Independence forms to support the band’s trip to the Philadelphia Bicentennial Parade. Athens elementary schools plus Waterloo and Lancaster St Mary elementaries contributed $219.27 toward the trip. Signers include Rep Clarence Miller and 37 Athens Kiwanis Club members. A certificate of merit will go to each participating classroom and group.
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Athens High School
Philadelphia
Athens City
Waterloo
Lancaster St. Mary
Clarence Miller
Athens Kiwanis Club
Ken Slater
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Marting
Bob Wilson Jr
Athens County Retired Teachers Association
McGuffey
Gary Huston
the Athens Messenger
OU Sorority
Review Limited
the Inn
Richlohd Ave
Athens, Ohio
COBRA
CCBRA
Cain
FCC
Cobra CB Radio Sales and Service
Obra
Stition & Paimer
St. Atiens
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