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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1976

Page

5

Holzer Nurses Graduate in 35 Diplomats at Grace Church

Holzer Medical Center School of Nursing will hold commencement at Grace United Methodist Church. At 8 p.m. Friday 35 seniors will receive diplomas with Dr. Thomas P. Price delivering the address. Hugh P. Kirkel will preside and Miss Berenice D. Skehan will present diplomas.

Donna Reynolds Barbara McKinley Merlyn Ross Arthur Lund Holzer Medical Center Gallia County Medical Society

Commissioners release funds for SEOEMS transfer program

Meigs County Commissioners approved a 3000 dollar allotment to support a Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service transfer unit. The plan funds a transfer service run jointly by SECEMS and volunteer squads from Pomeroy Middleport Racine and Syracuse until exhausted unless a two tenths mill levy gains voter approval. Present were SECEMS director William Taylor and SECEMS finance chief Ted Turner.

Pomeroy Meigs County Seoems Southeast Ohio William Taylor Secems Ted Turner

Battle of Bands Planned in Rutland Park

Rutland volunteers partner with the Rutland Bicentennial Committee to host a Battle of the Bands on July 5 at 6 30 p m in the park. Entry is 10 with registration due by July 1. Each band performs 15 minutes with judges awarding 100 for first 50 for second and 25 for third. Send applications to Joan Stewart P O Box 141 Rutland Ohio 45775. Include band name leader contact band size music type and phone.

Rutland Rutland Volunteer Fire Department Rutland Bicentennial Committee Joan Stewart P.O. Box Ohio

Proven wheat yields set under 1973 act in Pomeroy

Farmers may elect a proven yield based on actual production rather than county committee yield under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. To qualify for any of the five program years, producers must provide current year wheat data by July 1, with evidence such as bin measurements warehouse receipts or ledger sheets.

County Committee ASCS Pomeroy

Regatta Parade Scheduled in Pomeroy Ohio

The 1976 Big Bend Regatta Parade will be held June 18 at 6 p.m. with line up at 5:15 p.m. on South Second Street. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded. Contact the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce or Regatta Co manager George Amott to enter before June 17 at 3 p.m.

Pomeroy Big Bend South Second Street Middleport Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Court House Ohio Regatta George Amott

Attendance at Hocking Hills State Park Weekend

Logan reports 11 000 visitors to Hocking Hills over the weekend. Park manager Wes Arbaugh notes 733 swimmers at the lodge pool, 34 cabins, and 162 camping units rented with no injuries or arrests. Summer pool hours and admission prices are announced.

LOGAN Hocking Hills State Park Wes Arbaugh Arbaugh

Wellston Thefts Reported and Local Break-in

The Wellston Police investigate two thefts and a breaking and entering. Details include a break-in at the Wellston Telegram office on 10 S. Ohio Ave with nothing taken, a theft of a 10 month old female golden retriever and two goats from Ray Rife on Wellston Route 3, and a theft of an eight track tape player and 25 tapes from Lonny Briggs at 107 Ohio Ave Apt B. Also note Logan Lifesaving Classes start at the Logan Municipal Pool with registrations open via the Hocking County Red Cross.

Wellston Bernard Mckinniss Wellston Telegram S. Ohio Ave Ray Rife Lonny Briggs Ohio Ave Apt. B Logan Logan Municipal Pool Hocking County The American Red Cross

Pomeroy Council Approves Sale of Village Property

POMEROY council approves sale of four village owned parcels including Condor Street area fire house Nye Avenue site across from the White House and Village Hall. Bids must include 100 bond or certified check with bonds returned if not accepted. Sale notice to run five weeks. Also third reading approved for a 5 percent salary increase. Troop 249 scouts plan to build a large welcome frame at town entrance.

Renee Stone Pomeroy Pomeroy Village Robert Buck Condor Street 1St Ward Nye Avenue White House Village Hall Buck Dan Will Dan Thomas Boy Scout Troop 249

Chamber Seeks Data On Hocking Valley Railway And Village Issues

Pomeroy Chamber offers brochures on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway at the Meigs County Courthouse to visitors. The council discusses ferry charges, street maintenance, sign approvals, a rebuilt breathalyzer, and plans for the old senior high school deed.

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