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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1972

Page

7

Nelsonville unveils city park softball lights dedication

The Nelsonville lights project at City Park was dedicated amid a brief ceremony attended by about 200. Max Valkinburg of the NADC presented the lighting keys to Mayor Donald Bumgardner, who then passed them to Wid Canter of the Recreation Commission.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Bumgardner Crabtree Memorial Field Canter Recreation Commission NADC Donald Bumgardner Wid Canter City Recreation Commission

Water Record Set Shows June Pumping Peak

Nelsonville reports a June water output of 19,175,000 gallons, a record high, with 24 hour pumping over a month. Plant superintendent Watson Wolfe cites leaks and a near one million gallon Kentner Hill reservoir and notes May output at 18,400,000 gallons. Logan plans a one week rescheduled Family Planning Clinic due to TB screening by Hocking County Health Department.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Wolfe David Stumbo Jeff Traugh Kentner’s Hill Lake Hope Drive Logan Logan Family Planning Hocking County Health Department

Logan's Youth Job Plan Runs By Logan's Employment Office

The Logan Office of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services conducts the Summer Opportunity for Students Program SOS now in its fourth year. It uses seasonal staff and an adult adviser to place area youth in summer jobs while giving experience and financial help. Staff Jan Smith and Kathleen Perzanowski report 57 job orders 95 referrals 63 placements 175 contacts and 308 letters mailed. A dedicated line 385 7061 connects employers with student job candidates.

Kathleen Perzankowski Jan Smith Logan Sos Ohio Logan Ohio Bureau of Employment Services U.S. Department of Labor Bureau OBES Kathleen Perzanowski

Mine Boss Claims Citations Do Not Indicate Safety

Consolidation Coal Co president John Corcoran dismissed the mine’s high citation counts as not reflecting safety. Federal and state inspectors logged hundreds of violations at Blacksville No. 1 since 1969 as workers in several Consolidation mines join sympathy strikes and safety meetings are planned.

Associated Press Blacksville No. 1 Consolidation Coal Co John Corcoran Consol Christopher Mountaineer Pocahontas Blacksville Ronald Statler United Mine Workers Union Pursgrove UMW Corcoran

Poplar Street to Receive New Tack Coat

Nelsonville street department plans a tack coat on Poplar Street starting Wednesday morning to prepare for black topping. Street Commissioner Ralph Cullison says all motor vehicles must be removed during resurfacing and drivers should park on side streets or rear lots. Work will begin weather permitting and Poplar Street use will be restricted during operations.

Nelson Ville Poplar Street Ralph Cullison

Youngsters Plan Jerry Lewis Carnival For Charity

Logan youngsters led by Cecelia Waltz stage a Jerry Lewis Carnival to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event runs 4 to 7 p.m. at 304 North St with sandwiches hotdogs fruit punch and several five cent games. all are invited.

Logan Cecelia Waltz Julie Jennifer Wells Christy Johnston Jerry Lewis National North St

Ruling May Be Opposed By Council

Logan City Council will hold a special 5:30 p m session to decide if it will appeal Judge Ruben s ruling allowing Kentucky Drilling and Operating Corp to hydrofact the No 1 Kachelmacher well near the Carborundum plant. The anti oil stance of the council is noted as the session focus.

Logan U. S Carl Ruben Kentucky Drilling and Operating Corp Kachelmacher Robert Gosnell

Fire breaks out at Coffman Stair Co building

Fire erupted in the Coffman Stair Co. plant Thursday night at 10 56 p m. Fire crews remained on scene until 12 20 a m Friday using a booster line to extinguish the blaze. Firemen reported not too much damage.

Logan Coffman Stair Co

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