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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
12
In Washington a crowd gathers outside a church near the B’nai B’rith headquarters where about 100 people wait for news on relatives held hostage by terrorists. A girl among the anxious group asks how they can relax while loved ones remain inside.
Gunmen seize 14 hostages at the Islamic Center on Embassy Row and fire at the District Building as Mayor Washington and the city council work inside. FBI and top officials coordinate responses while families await word on missing relatives amid a citywide crisis.
In Logan elementary schools 25 teachers and aides chose new testing materials for the Title I reading program at the March in-service. They, with H. R. Smith, discussed next year's budget and planned a district parent advisory council meeting set for April 10.
Gallipolis restaurant Western Pancake House on Route 35 funds March television costs for Holzer Medical Center pediatric unit. February donations support the Toy Fund. contact Ear Neff at 1113 Teodora Ave to contribute.
A charity shower for Mrs. Ardis Swart and her family is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at Waterloo Elementary School. Their trailer was destroyed by fire last Thursday, shortly after a previous home fire. Refreshments will be provided by Mineral Holiness Mission members.
Glouster Kiwanis Club met at Hotel Gordon to discuss rising building costs outpacing inflation and the need for adequate homeowners coverage. The talk emphasized replacement cost policies at 80 percent or more of replacement value to avoid depreciation deductions and protect owners from heavy losses. Delegates to the International Convention in Dallas were elected: Roger Kittle and Leonard Lent.
Police pursued two men after a reported robbery of Harry Crenshaw at 15 N Congress St. in Athens. In a bar stop, a leather case with a pistol was recovered. one suspect was charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Crenshaw chose not to press robbery charges.
A small fire at the Vanadium Tool Co heating area was reported by striking workers and judged to meet EPA rules and be permitted. The Pomeroy Fire Department responded to a brush fire along Route 7 near Meigs Memory Gardens at about 10 a m.
Representatives of bill collector associations urged a House banking subcommittee to crack down on deadbeats while noting paying customers subsidize bad debts. They cited harassment and late night calls, and warned new limits could raise lawsuits and court burdens. Virginia and Maryland groups highlighted hospital losses and district impact.
The study outlines potential flood boundaries from aerial photographs and estimates floodwater heights and flow rates. It notes bridge capacities and stream restrictions while promising to share data with communities facing future flood risks.
A fire caused an estimated 1200 dollars damage to an unoccupied one story home at 407 West Broadway in Wellston. Firefighters responded at 5 54 PM and found the attic area ablaze. The owner Homer Summers Jr. stated the structure is under remodeling and the fire was traced to an improperly vented hot water heater.
A fire destroyed an outbuilding at the Roland Wise home on Silver Run Road near Hobson Thursday around 3 45 p m. The Middleport Volunteer Fire Department reported no damage estimate yet but noted the structure held tools and other items.
Gallia County Commissioners call for sealed bids by March 24 1977 for a 1977 four door police package motor vehicle in Amesville Ohio with extensive specifications including engine 340 to 360 cubic inches automatic transmission heavy duty seats and black exterior. Bidding documents require a $25 deposit to the architect Hayes Donaldson Wittenmyer and Partners and a 10 percent bid bond with surety. The county reserves right to reject all bids and bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days.
Notice from St. Louis Missouri awaits this week on whether banquet staff will accept terms of a new contract after the old agreement expired at midnight. The vote outcome is expected to determine ongoing labor terms.
Absolute auction March 12 1977 at 10 30 a m selling all remaining Bremen Fabric Shop stock and Theing store fixtures at Great Scott Food Store Country Fair Shopping Center Zanesville Ohio. Inspect Friday 12 00 to 3 00. Auctioneer Joe Hessler owner Lloyd Helber. Cash or acceptable check day of sale.
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