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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1976

Page

8

Seminar to Explore Police Work and Spousal Support

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College will host a five part seminar starting July 29 on the daily life and challenges of law enforcement. Corrections instructor Cheryl Denton and Olaf Bankis coordinate with experts including Athens Chief Ted Jones and firearms instructor Mike Worley to cover firearms handling jobs budgets and self defense for officers and spouses. Participants may attend selected sessions through August 26 with contact details provided for information.

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College Cheryl Denton Hacking Tech Olaf Rankis Ms. Denton Mike Worley Hocking Tech Athens City Ted Jones Daryl Cullison John Yates Bankis Worley Jones

Clinton Street barricaded after sewer project damage

Nelsonville mayor Violet Hollenbaugh says Clinton Street is unsafe after water undercutting and wood barricades removal. City crews installed cable and steel rods to deter driving. address post Phase I Sanitary Sewer Project. Council Street Committee to meet. funds for repairs to be appropriated.

Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh Clinton Street Hollenbaugh Hollen

Glouster Area Descendents Hold 1976 Reunion at Rising Park

The 1976 Caroline and Leonard Lowery descendants reunion in Rising Park Lancaster drew 76 relatives and friends from Glouster Newark Columbus and Bucyrus among others. Gifts went to the oldest member Ernest Nott and to a youngest Joann Adkins granddaughter. Various families hosted and visited at Glouster and nearby towns with plans for 1977 to return to Glouster Park.

Caroline Leonard Lowery Rising Park Lancaster Newark Bob Mary Kay Roberts Alva Marjori Lowery Edna Stevens Columbus Eddie Almeda Eddie Jr Ricky Julie Nott Kay Bryson Annette Lisa Hamlet April Sue Vicky Coffman Jack Hilma Keating Rita Watkins Hilliard Janice Keith Shelley Paula Glouster Margaret Darlene Mike Lowery Mark Trace Charles Betty Coffman Kim Mary Brenda Randy Coffman Ernest Nott Mark Zenith Mona Jewell Ronnie Mary Jean Jewell Eleanor Dorthy Patterson Doug Butchie Trina Patterson Paul Woods Mae Losey Kenn Morrison Della Loomis Mike Jr Linda Bycofski Jacksonville Mike Emma Jean Bycofski Billy Lori Steve Scott Greg Bucyrus Kenneth Darlene David Boyer Raceland Joann Adkins Mike Bycofski Mike Bycofski Jr

Logan School Board OKs supply bids and staff changes

Logan City School District accepted bids for bakery products from Pennington Bakery and for gasoline from Standard Oil. Cherry's Texaco won tires. J. J. Tolliver got refuse hauling. Eleven resignations were accepted, several hires and leaves of absence approved, and a salary increase to 8200 base for teachers.

Judy Sinnott Logan Logan City Board of Education Pennington Bakery Washington D.H Fred Good Standard Oil Zanesville Cherry Texaco J. J. Tolliver Mary J. Greathouse Union Furnace Annette Farmer Cook Marion David J. Smith David York Barbara Peterson Nancy Stdd Jacqueline S. Hovis Jane Moore John R. Shinen James Sigler Linda Teach Marjorie Roberts Cindy Hartman Nina Haning JoAnn K. Turner Westerville Teresa A. Farrow Troy Carolyn Richardson Marilyn Stewart Timothy McManus Lancaster

OSHA Workshop Focus On Regulation at Hocking Tech

Nelsonville OH August 10 and 11 two day OSHA workshops at Hocking Technical College cover industrial and construction sections of the OSHA code. OSHA officers John Phillips Ken Maglick Patricia Brown discuss violations inspections and protective equipment with a lunch included for 10. Registration by August 4 via Adult Continuing Education at Hocking Tech.

Hocking Tech Osha OSHA John Phillips Ken Maglick Patricia Brown Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Hocking Technical College Nelsonville Ohio

Logan Building Levy Suggested by School Board Member

Logan City School District may seek voter approval for a new building levy as a remedy for crowding and bused students. Larry Wells urged Monday night that funding could improve space for books, while Karen Collison urged studies and a consult with the prior architectural firm. Superintendent Good noted repeated defeats of school issues and a state tax problem context. The district faces loss of accreditation from the North Central Association after two warnings, with a March meeting planned.

Logan Logan City Larry Wells Karen Collison Fred Good North Central Association

Sneeze Causes Injuries on Motorcycle Ride

Donald E. Beougher 39 and passenger Lucille M. Beougher 34 were injured when Beougher sneezed into his face shield on a Creamry Road ride near Adelphi in Hocking County. They were treated at Ross County Medical Center. Deputies cited Donald Young 19 for reckless operation after a separate Lake Road crash.

Logan Donald E. Beougher Lancaster Lucille M. Beougher Hocking County Beougher Creamry Road Adelphi Beoughers Ross County Medical Center Chillicothe Donald Young North St Lake Rd Young

Realty Course Available at Nelsonville Tech College

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College offers a three credit course in real estate law taught by Gary Hunter. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 30 to 9 p.m. August 3 through September 9. Tuition is 45 dollars. Registration advised before the first night.

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College Ohio Real Estate Commission Gary Hunter Athens Adult Ohio

Stilwell Named Sports Director In Logan Board Action

The Logan board of education approved a revised supplemental contract for athletic director Keith K. Stilwell 401 Warner Ave naming him as the athletics director at a $2 500 add on salary while keeping teaching duties. The action passed 4 to 1 with Larry Wells dissenting The role includes 32 responsibilities and requires teaching a full load with athletics under the principal's direction.

Logan Keith K. (Kelley Stilwell Dan Long Long

McClain Group Organizes for Nelsonville Recorder Bid

At a noon luncheon in Nelsonville the Committee for Connie McClain discussed election plans and named new officers Mary Hurd treasurer Dennis Wolfe neighbor to neighbor chair Emily Simonton PR chair Elsworth Holden campaign chairman. McClain seeks Athens County Recorder after serving in county offices and as a legal secretary.

Nelsonville Constance Connie) McClain Athens County Recorder Mary Hurd Dennis Wolfe Emily Simonton Elsworth Holden McClain Auditor's Veterans Service Office U.S.33

Vinton Board OKs 89000 in Construction Funds

The Vinton County Commissioners authorized 69000 from the highway fund and 20000 from revenue sharing to cover the county’s share of the Spring Street project. Bids are due July 27 and a health department building bid of 182000 was not funded. They approved 3000 for the Herbert Wescott Memorial Library and planned bids for roof work and jail sanitary repairs.

Board of Education Cancer Robert Saving State Foundation Spring Street Ohio Department of Transportation County Health Department Herbert Wescott

Candidates May File For Queen In 1976 Parade

Applications for the 1976 Parade of the Hills Queens Pageant are distributed to multiple area businesses led by Mrs. Mary V. Linscott Queens Committee chairwoman. Available locations include Sparks Grocery Haydenville Dairy Queen Shawnee Wilson Brothers Store New Straitsville Union 76 Service Station Corning Panther Ohio Bell office New Lexington Coe's Grocery Carbon Hill Sharff's Fashions Logan Ayers Drug Roof's Service Station Murray City Sayre's Sayre's Kathy's Beauty Shop Buchtel Marting's Stanley's Shoe Store and WATH Athens Dee Dee Carry-Out Chauncey Post Office Amesville Emersons. If a community lacks a listed place, call after 5 p.m. at 753-3102.

Nelsonville Mary V. Linscott Queens Sparks Haydenville the Dairy Queen Shawnee Wilson Brothers New Straitsville Union 76 Corning Panther Ohio Bell Telephone Co New Lexington Coe's Carbon Hill Sharff's Fashions Logan Ayers Roof Murray City Bessemer Sayre’s Kathy's All Buchtel Marting’s Stanley WATH Athens

Miss Danford Remembers 24 Convention

Trimble resident Merle Danford recalls attending the 1924 National Democratic Convention in Madison Square Garden with three West Virginia friends from Columbia University. She notes John W. Davis was nominated on the 103rd ballot and recalls Sen. Thomas Walsh struggling to calm the crowd as gavels broke. Prohibition, religion, and the Ku Klux Klan dominated the issues. Mount St. Mary Hospital workers and families held a picnic at the city playground, with Fred Nagy and Earl Lehman as co chairmen and thanks given to all helpers.

Trimble Merle Danford Madison Square Gardens West Virginia Columbia University John W. Davis Sen Thomas Walsh Montana Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Fred Nagy Earl Lehman

Jackson Queen Crowned at Jackson County Fair

WELLSTON The Jackson County Fair opened with the crowning of the Junior Fair Queen Debby Hamilton from Wild Wrangler 4-H Club as first runner up Theresa Ragland of Liberty Belles 4-H Club. Queen's court includes Carol Anderson Becky Lloyd and Sally Trepanier. Harness racing tops the night at 8. A full Junior Fair slate runs Wednesday with rabbit and sheep shows at 9, Creative Arts at 10, beef show at 1, and public speaking at 2.

Wellston Debby Hamilton Robert Hamilton Wild Wrangler Jinger Jets Becky Lloyd Donald Lloyd Sally Trepanier Fred Trepanier Franklin Valley

Weekend visitation at Hocking Hills parks hits 15500

Logan reports 15500 visitors to Hocking Hills State Parks over the weekend with 759 at the lodge swimming pool. Cooler weather kept swimmers down. All cabins and camping units were full. One injury occurred when 16 year old Roger Genung of Westerville slipped 15 feet while climbing rocks and broke his ankle. He was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital.

Logan Hocking Hills Robert Conkle Roger Genung Westerville Genung Hocking Valley Hospital

Windows Hit By BB Shots In Hocking County

Two residents reported BB shots damaging windows over the weekend. Icel Hartsock said two windows at her home on Parkway Drive were broken during the night. Russell Betts counted 15 windows and a porch light damaged at his Big Cola Road residence, with $50 to $75 in damage. Police also reported a bottle shattered the east side window at Russ Pool Hall on First Street and Railroad Avenue in Wellston.

Logan Hocking County Sheriff's Deputies Icel Hartsock Parkway Drive Russell Betts Columbus Big Cola Rd Betts Wellston Russ Pool Hall First Street Railroad Avenue

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