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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1972

Page

12

Ohio and W Va Officials Target River Highway Link

Village leaders from Ohio and West Virginia opened talks in Ripley to secure highway and bridge improvements linking the states over the Ohio River. The plan focuses on Route 2 near Point Pleasant and Route 33 to connect with Interstate 77, urging Washington action to aid industrial growth.

Ripley W. Va Ohio West Virginia Ohio River Point Pleasant Meigs Mason County William Baronick Pomeroy Joe Stobart Ray Pearson Herbert Sayre Ernest Wingett Racine Jane Russell New Haven John Musgrave Roy Duke States Washington Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Athens Rock Springs Ravenswood Millwood Musgrave Ohio Valley Kaiser Aluminum Plant Gay Duke Parkersburg Columbus

Water Board Expands as Rural Jackson County Project Looms

The Jackson County Water Co. Inc. increases its board from six to nine members at the Milton Center meeting. A $1,078,000 Farmers Home Administration loan supports a rural system serving 600 county customers, with 76 miles of lines, three stations, four storage tanks and monthly water volumes of about three million gallons. A $7 minimum charge per rural customer is anticipated.

Wellston Jackson County Water Co. Inc Milton Center Floyd Phillips Marilyn Grant Willard Fulton Roy Gilliland John Adkins Ed Beatty Curtis Beatty Bob Rice Bill Jacobs Wellston Service County Water Company City Water Virgil Jurgensmeyer Ralston Purina Co. Water Company Jackson City Council Farmers Home Administration Jackson

Grievance Committee Probes Tri-County Agency Leader

The Tri-County Community Action Agency grievance panel met to review complaints against executive director Roger McCauley and three staff members. The body earlier approved a Feb. 17 county resolution demanding McCauley’s resignation, while McCauley questioned the hearing procedures in a letter citing required participants and witnesses.

McCauley Hocking County Allen Brown Cincinnati CAA Kimes Calendar Edwards Hershel Buckner Brady Waugh Earl Moody John Law Phillip J. Smith Bristol Smith Alden Daniels Linda Garbo James Hart

Legion To Have Birthday Party

The Glenford Dugan American Legion Post 229 will mark the 53rd Legion birthday with a chicken dinner March 18 at 6 30 p m. Auxiliary members will serve at the Legion home and all Legion and Auxiliary members plus guests are invited. Dr. Lowell Burnell from Glouster Post 414 will be guest speaker.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion The Legion, Auxiliary Lowell Burnell Glouster Post 414

Three Jobs Open in Logan Under Emergency Employment Act

Hocking County Commissioners announced three new public service positions funded by the Emergency Employment Act of 1971. Two licensed practical nurses at Hocking Valley Community Hospital earn 2 per hour. one clerk typist for the Clerk of Courts office earns 2.40 per hour. Applications are due March 17 at the Bureau of Employment Services, 1223 W. Hunter St., Logan.

LOGAN Hocking County Bureau of Employment Services W. Hunter St

Watches Stolen at Nelsonville Gulf Station

A display of wrist watches was stolen from Harry's Gulf Station at Chestnut and Canal Streets in Nelsonville after a break in early Thursday. Glass was broken to gain entry. no cash was taken. Police investigated with help from the Bureau of Criminal Identification. Officers Mount and Morgan found the broken door glass.

Nelsonville Harry's Gulf Chestnut Canal Streets Jerry Figgins Ronald Mount Richard Morgan Herman Henry The Bureau of Criminal Identification

CAA Calls Two Meetings Next Week

Tri County Community Action Agency schedules by laws committee to meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the CAA headquarters to discuss proposed changes. Budget committee meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at headquarters with Peoples Rights and Benefit League and Murray City WRO to review 1972 budgets. Both sessions open to the public. A Murray City Eagles lodge dance follows Saturday night 9 to 1 with the Maxwell Silvers band.

Logan Tri-County Community Action Agency CAA Peoples Rights and Benefit League Murray City

Janet Riley Undergoes Major Surgery at Grant Hospital

Nelsonville report states Miss Janet Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Riley Oak Street underwent major surgery Wednesday at Grant Hospital Columbus. Her room number is 826. Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias meeting for Page Rank presentation Saturday night has been cancelled per Chancellor Commander Richard Gail.

Nelsonville Janet Riley Thomas Riley Oak Street Grant Hospital Columbus Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias Richard Gail

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