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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
2
The Athens Messenger surveyed 50 Logan residents on the proposed city income tax. Thirty five favored the tax, ten opposed, and five were undecided. Residents cited fairness, shared costs, and impacts on annexed plants as key points. Public debate continues as council considers ballot placement and statutory steps.
Logan Hocking County schools will not feel an immediate impact from the state board of education's plan to raise minimum high school size to 500 students. Hearing on October, Laurelville 200 and Union Furnace 140 enrollments noted.
Corning Fire Department announces a water filling service at one cent per gallon with a $5 delivery fee as cisterns at homes run dry amid rising call volume. Fire Chief Robert Parsons notes increasing demand for water due to drought in the area.
Hocking County approves a 330000 Hill Burton grant for a new hospital replacing the current Hocking Valley facility set to close when the 1.5 million project opens late fall. John Sappington leads admin work, with temporary Logan office to speed equipment and logisitics, while Dr. Lavon Goodlve aids transition.
Logan officers and auxiliary staff hosted Wellston and Nelsonville chiefs at the city building. Nine diplomas were awarded to officers who completed a 24 hour law enforcement procedures course.
Workers uncover the old exterior basement entrance and storage area of the former Hocking County jail after tearing down a General Telephone Co garage that adjoined the office and exchange building. The 1924 courthouse complex shows thick walls and evidence of historic locks and bars. Dr Eva Medved of Athens becomes associate professor of home economics at Kent State University.
The Hocking County Community Action program executive committee meets at 8 p.m. in the courthouse commissioners office to discuss hiring a program director and secretary and office space. A grant of 8547 was approved two weeks earlier to fund the director. State approval is expected this week. Donald G. Young chairs the committee. Nelsonville hosts a record hop at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Legion War Memorial basement.
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