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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1971

Page

6

Nelsonville approves $172 447 budget and utility actions

Nelsonville city council adopted a six month budget totaling receipts of 172447.90 and expenditures of 143705. It authorized 2600 for a new fire alert radio system and 250 for extra water office help. They eyed water bill overcharges, FHA funding for water projects, Route 33 by pass costs, sewerage plant expansion, and gas rate increases. Committees set meetings over next ten days.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Mabel Tigner Athens County Budget Commission Council Fourth Ward Darrell Figgins Carl Young Young Columbus Shumaker FHA Hilleary State Highway Department Highway Department

Child and Man Hurt in Vinton County Accidents

A ten year old child ran from a service station toward a van on Allensville Road in McArthur and was seriously injured. The van driver Mildred Mac Dubois was not cited. In a separate Route 93 crash, Ray Reffett of Columbus suffered multiple injuries when his car struck a semi trailer truck after losing control. he was charged with driving left of center.

Messenger George Lovell Ray Reffett Columbus Mervin D. Sims Lancaster Reffett Mildred Mac Dubois Chillicothe Chillicothe Hospital Jerry Fee Hamden-Allensville McArthur Troy Weese Londonderry Ronnie Riddle Adelphia Larry Nanna State Highway Patrol

Teen Age Republicans To Meet In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Teen Age Republican Club hosts a free swim for members and prospects from 8 to 10 p.m. at the city pool. A brief business meeting will elect officers. Membership eligibility is 13 to 18.

Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh

Birth At Hocking Valley Hospital Sees New Laurelville Son

Mr and Mrs William Clements Laurelville welcome a son at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Mrs Virgil Linn Rockbridge and Roy Deible Logan announce the birth. Mrs Mary Woodgeard is dismissed.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital William Clements Laurelville Virgil Linn Rockbridge Roy Deible Logan

Drug Council Sets Goals In Hocking County

The Hocking County Drug Council met in the Jaycee room to discuss two goals a drug identification program and an information center at the county fair. Plans for fair exhibition and a late summer or fall public meeting were noted along with literature on drug programs and a future TB hospital drug and mental health center. Petitions are circulating. contact John Yates or write the council at Box 587 Logan.

Logan Hocking John Yates

Hospital notes and local Grange meeting in Nelsonville

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list residents and transfers to Homestead Nursing Home. Nelsonville York Grange No 2436 schedules Thursday meeting at 8 p.m. Grange Hall Oak Grove with pot luck served per Grange Master Bernice Cagg.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Everett Warix Foster Day Louise Lewis Davis Cox Harry Dodd Robert North Maggie Marshall Everett Rowe Kathryn Russell Harold McGlone Katherine McDaniel Rebecca Vansickle Lancaster Homestead Nursing Home NELSONVILLE — _ York Oak Grove Bernice Cagg

LEA Urges Needs Budget for Logan City Schools

Logan City School District faces a public hearing recess as the LEA and Ohio Education Association officials push for a needs budget. They seek an extra 300 000 beyond the 1 879 931 proposed total to cover raises and supplies, warning funds may be lost without state aid. The board cautions against budgeting unavailable money while noting possible revenue changes and levy implications.

Logan LEA Logan City Board of Education Logan Education Association Babetta Breuhaus Columbus Ohio Education Association Hocking Perry Fairfield Hal Thorley OEA Jo Horsky General Assembly Budget Commission

Justice in Grand Forks Restored After Dome Strike

Grand Forks North Dakota reports the courthouse dome statue of justice has been repaired after a lightning strike years ago loosened the scale. Local officials say restoration makes the figure once again balanced and symbolically upright.

Grande Forks N. D Grand Forks

Market Set By Citizens Flea Market Planned

George Kennedy of Tri County Community Action Agency spoke to the Senior Citizens of Nelsonville at the First Presbyterian Church. Plans for a flea market were completed and members thanked Charles Shafer for sponsoring the club booth.

LOGAN Tri-County Community Action Agency Board of Trustees First Street New Lexington Nelsonville George Kennedy Tri- County Community Action Agency Athens First Presbyterian Church Charles Shafer

Logan Red Cross Class Certifies 122 Swimmers

Logan Ohio reports 122 of 306 enrollees certified after the first summer session of Red Cross swimming lessons. Janet Lambert and Dave Yaw demonstrated mouth to mouth resuscitation. Water safety instructors included Peggy Long and others. Rainbow and Order of Rainbow volunteers assisted with lessons and certificates were awarded to numerous beginner swimmers.

Logan Red Cross Logan Red Cross Janet Lambert Dave Yaw Logan- Hocking County Peggy Long Audrey Townsend David Yaw Eleanor Barkhurst Rainbow Order of Rainbow Jenny Darnell Debbie Horsky Sue Forsythe Diana Turner Dodie Tucker Anita Wrentmore Kathy Kornmiller Linda Schein Pam Jamison Becky Carr Bob Zickefoose Carol Helber Lewie Brown Kathy Hart Debbie Zickefoose Keith McClure Barbara Carr Christy Bowlby Denise Coomer Dollie Alison Terry

California Prisons Admired for Rewarding Good Behavior

California's correctional system is cited as one of the world's most admired for focusing on rewarding good behavior over punishment, per Atty. Gen. Evelle Younger at Southwestern University's law school graduation. The report also notes public records of state names and local names, including centennial references, and details on drowning incident of Joni Villard, 10, at Camp Tel Pah Ah in Carroll County.

Los Angeles California Evelle Younger Southwestern University Law School Canton Ohio

Prince Philip Warns Britain Faces Bankruptcy Risk

At a jubilee dinner, Prince Philip warned Britain is becoming poorer and could see more bankruptcies and higher unemployment if overseas markets decline. He criticized government effectiveness and cited overloaded administration and heavy paperwork as possible causes.

London Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth II Britain

Middleport Council Proposes Bond for New Fire Station

Middleport council gave second reading to a $5 auto license fee and discussed a $61,000 bond issue to fund a new fire station. Fire Chief Darst outlined the project as needed for modern equipment, with a plan to place the bond before voters. The budget for 1972 was reviewed, totaling $294,421, with certain funds excluded from general operations.

Middleport Thomas Darst Pete Kloes Council Darst Gene Grate

Six Fined By Judge In Hocking County Court

In Hocking County Court Monday Judge James Stilwell forfeit five bonds, fined six persons and set two arraignments. Fines ranged from 10 to 15 dollars for speeding, unsafe vehicle operation, failure to yield right of way, improper passing and following distance. Bonds of 24 dollars each for speeding were forfeited by four individuals.

Logan Hocking James Stilwell Ronalville Mills Virgil E. MacNichols Londonderry Homer E. Petty Lake Logan Gregroy T. Huffman Hill Street Ralph Harris Edison Columbus Jerry D. Mellinger Front St John N. McGathey Nelsonville Anne T. Back Lancaster

17 year old Clark Henderson driver cited after car over river bank

Robert William Neal Jr. 17 of Henderson was cited for failure to have his vehicle under control after a one car crash at 3 a.m. Sunday. The car owned by Carol Bates overturned, ending with the back end in the river at 1205 First St. Neal crawled free through a window with no injuries. Vehicle damage estimated at $800. Nearby note mentions sodium vapor streetlights in Washington, D.C., hoped to cut night crime.

Point Pleasant Robert William Neal Jr Henderson Neal Carol Bates First St

Public notice in Athens County probate court heirs case

In the Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County Ohio Paul J. Gerig as Administrator of Rachel H Barker deceased sues unknown heirs and several Whaleys to determine heirship and grant relief. Defendants must answer within 28 days after last publication six weekly notices dated July 6 to August 10 1971. Clerk Mary C Mechem.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Paul J. Gerig Rachel H. Barker Charles Wahle Ronald L. Whaley Richard D. Whaley Kenneth H. Whaley Terry N. Whaley Edith Genheimer Alfred Greenler Mary C. Mechem Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County Court House Athens

Sealed bids for Hattie Baker estate land in Guysville and Rome Twp

Nellie Wood administratrix of Hattie Olive Baker deceased invites sealed bids for three parcels in Guysville Athens County and a triangular strip in Rome Township plus the south half of Lot 51 bundle. Appraised value 3400 dollars. minimum bid equal to appraisal. Bids due July 16 1971 at noon. Right to reject all bids reserved. Rowland Bridgewater & Robe Athens attorneys.

Rowland, Bridgewater & Robe Athens Ohio Nellie Wood Hattie Olive Baker Ollie Baker Savannah Guysville Guy Street B & O RR Hocking River Recorder's Office Athens County Rome Township B & O RR Company William Rodehaver Isaac Brewer Rowland Bridgewater & Robe

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