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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
6
A local service club will sponsor a six story concrete and steel low income housing project in Nelsonville near the business district. The building will feature apartments for residents 62 and older, a meeting room, recreation area, elevators, parking, and a roof garden.
Nelsonville Public Library will add thirty-one new volumes to its shelves with items across fiction mysteries non fiction and biographies. The librarian Mrs Kay Bodyer announced on Friday that reserve requests may be placed and items borrowed starting Monday.
At the Jackson County Fair 4-H Horse and Pony Show judge Lee Tracy presided over 21 classes. Winners include Debbie Tribby Wellston in class 1, Andrea Gallivan Wellston in class 4, Randi Lucas Wellston in several halter and saddle events, Cheryl Crosier Jackson in class 10, and multiple riders from Wellston, Jackson, Oak Hill, and Mount Sterling across divisions from halter to saddle and trail events.
Hock Hocking Lodge No 339 and the Rebekah Lodge invite members and families to a Sunday picnic at Nelsonville City Park. The event starts at 2 p.m. with a $1 per family meat course and beverages provided. Each family brings two covered dishes plus table service and may enjoy park sports. RSVP to secretary Jack Monk.
Wellston police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification investigate a burglary at Moore's Store. Entry likely occurred through a third floor window after forcing a door late Sunday or early Monday, with firearms ammunition watches and small items stolen and entry tools left behind. Officer Downard notes the burglars are not believed to be professionals. BCI Agent Herman Henry assists.
Mount St Mary Hospital notes admission of multiple individuals including Master Bruce Brown, Master Victor Blackburn, Ronald Bragien, and William McColley from various routes and towns. The list also mentions Mrs Edith Simpson, Mrs Bertha Toney, Mrs Emma Waldron, and several others with diverse local origins.
Rodney Reeves of Chestnut Street was admitted to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Huntington West Virginia on Monday for examination and treatment. He is a World War II veteran and was assigned room 327 in Ward 3 A at the hospital located on 1540 Spring Valley Drive.
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