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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1977

Page

3

Fire safety urged as area prone to blazes

Ohio Forestry Division warns residents to follow forest fire laws. Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 to host a baked steak dinner at the post on Lake Hope Blvd from 11 am to 7 pm Friday to fund a folding door. Fire protection district covers 32 counties including Athens Belmont Carroll Meigs Monroe and others.

Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division Gebhart Forest Fire Protection District Nelsonville Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 Post Lake Hope Blvd Forest Athens Belmont Carroll Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Pike Scioto Tuscarawas Vinton Washington Adams Ashland Fairfield Highland Knox Licking Lucas Richland Ross

Minimum Bills to Be Sent

Albany water customers will receive only minimum bills for February due to severe weather affecting lines and meter readings. The board sets minimum charges of 4 dollars for 1 000 gallons 6 dollars for 2 000 and 8 dollars for 3 000. Those without service should call clerk Jean Olds after 5 p.m. at 606 2875.

Albany Jake Smith Water Board Smith Jean Olds

General Policy Meeting Set for April 19

Richard C. Hartman reports a general policy meeting scheduled for April 19 at the Athens Country Club. Dinner is planned at 7 p.m. The notice specifies the event timing and venue.

Richard C. Hartman Athens Country Club

Nelsonville Lodge Plans Special Session Meeting

Nelsonville Lodge No. 157 will hold a special session Friday at 7:30 PM. details note a separate meeting in September.

Nelsonville Lodge No. 157

Auditor Ruth Seaman Defends City Prosecution Payments

County Auditor Ruth Seaman stated that the state examiner’s finding supports her practice of issuing payments to the city solicitor for prosecution in Municipal Court. The remark followed criticism from County Prosecutor David Frey earlier this week.

Ruth Seaman City Solicitor’s Office David Frey

Auditor affirms direct payments on city funds

The auditor states all funds disbursed are properly paid via signed vouchers and the practice of direct payments will continue. The comments came after criminal charges were filed against former City Solicitor Lawrence Grey for allegedly accepting payments for prosecuting county cases handled by an assistant prosecutor in Municipal Court.

Seaman Oas Lawrence Grey

Course Offered On Asian Life at Ohio University

Ohio University's Southeast Asia Studies Program offers a spring course on Asian life with lectures readings and a film catalogue. Notable faculty include Organ John Cady Willard Elsbree William Harlan and Archana Shankar plus yoga talks. Fees are 145 for five credits and 80 for non credit registration through Continuing Education.

Ohio University Organ John Cady Willard Elsbree William Harlan Archana Shankar

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