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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1977

Page

4

Wellston Center Denied

Mayor Larry Walburn received HUD notification that construction of a multipurpose center has been denied. The state accepted pre-applications totaling 47.5 million from non metropolitan areas. 879 thousand is reserved for health and safety threats. The city is encouraged to apply for a 1978 Community Development Block Grant.

Wellston Larry Walburn State of Ohio Clearinghouse Lake Rupert Walburn Department of Housing and Urban Development

Wellston 4-H Club Names Tina Reed Member of the Month

Tina Reed of Wellston Route 2 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Reed is chosen Wellston Wild Wranglers 4-H Club member of the month for April she serves as vice president and rivals in Ja Vin Riding Club and Vinton Hills Riding Club Her project at the county fair is a registered half gelding named At os She earned first in showmanship first in equitation and second in champion horsemanship for first year members

Wellston Tina Reed Robert Reed Wellston Wild Wranglers Tina Vinton Hills

Jacksonville Secures Flood Insurance Program Access

Jacksonville joins the National Flood Insurance Program with immediate effect for a 30 day window, then a 15 day waiting period. Local agent 580 Walatu St., Cincinnati, designated as servicing company. HUD flood prone areas require property owners to obtain flood insurance for federal assistance. outside danger zones, coverage isn’t mandatory. The program outlines policy limits for residential and non residential buildings and contents with subsidized rates.

Jacksonville B. A. Carr Walatu St Cincinnati Hunter HUD

Meigs Local District Adopts Title IX Compliance

Pomeroy Charles L Dowler superintendent of the Meigs Local School District announces district wide compliance with Title IX and Education Amendments of 1972 as affected by Civil Rights Act. Students or employees who believe sex discrimination occurred may contact Dwight Goins IX coordinator at 992 2153.

Pomeroy Charles L. Dowler Meigs Dowler Dwight Goins Goins

Mary Shrine 37 to Hold Sunday Rehearsal in Pomeroy

Mary Shrine 37 and White Shrine of Jerusalem plan a rehearsal Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Pomeroy to prepare for the installation of officers set for April 2.

Pomeroy — Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Pomeroy

Wellston Rotary Minstrel 1977 at Wellston High

The 1977 Wellston Rotary Minstrel in the Wellston High School auditorium starts at 8 nightly with a 7 45 p.m. pre show sextet of girls singing Goober Peanuts. Features include the Goosetown Astonishers of Chillicothe a Dixieland band and male Rotary members in tu tus. Proceeds benefit Teen Town and community projects. A Nelsonville 104 Radio Club special meeting follows at 6 30 p.m. Saturday at Odd Fellows Hall Jackson Street.

Wellston Wellston Rotary Wellston High School Goober Rotary Goosetown Astonishers Chillicothe Ward Nelsonville Nelsonville 104 Odd Fellows Hall Jackson Street

Glouster Democrats file crowded slate for June mayoral primary

In Glouster Athens County 10 Democrats seek nomination for mayor with four contenders Thomas Williams John W Dixon Eddie Roberts and Hester A Varney. Republican Paul E Meade also a former mayor faces Democratic winner. Democrats contesting treasurer Dorothy Vernon vs James V Covella, no Republican. Village Council slate includes Jerry W Dixon Alberta H Carter Robert B Angle and Charles L Love with Larry Border sole Republican for council.

Glouster Athens County Board of Elections Council Thomas Williams John W. Dixon Eddie Roberts Hester A. Varney Paul E. Meade

Wahama Spring Concert Promises Band Talent and Leaders

Wahama junior and senior bands present a Sunday program at 2 30 p m in the high school gym under directors Charles Yeage and David Waybright. Officers include Carolyn Rickard as president Terri Proffitt vice president Linda Test secretary and Sarah Zuspan treasurer. Band Boosters list George and Bonnie McFarland president Jim Proffitt vice president Jo Macknight secretary and Carol Proffitt treasurer. The Angelaires from Sugar Grove Ohio perform at the United Methodist Church in New Marshfield at 7 30 p m Sunday.

MASON Wahama Charles Yeage David Waybright Carolyn Rickard Terri Proffitt Linda Test Sarah Zuspan George Bonnie McFarland Jim Proffitt Jo Macknight Carol Proffitt

Hocking County Okays Sheriff Office Project and Radio Venture

The board approved a jail porch enclosure and first floor access changes while considering Allied Communications plans to start a Nelsonville radio station. Commissioners weighed community needs, with Taulbee citing unemployment and recreation as concerns. An overload permit for Central Oil Field Supply was approved with a 2500 bond, and a road repair agreement with Southern Kentucky Mining Co. also cleared. Viewing set April 19 for R H Koehler to close Sanbourne Road. public hearing at 1 30 p.m. Bills totaling 11423.88 were approved including county and agency allocations. Willis Loper resignation accepted with Charles Lehman named replacement commissioner’s assistant and dog owner surveyor.

Ralph Johanna Destefano Worthington Federal Communications Commission Destefano Allied Communications Nelsonville Otto Shaw Lou Taulbee Southern Kentucky Mining Co Lancaster John Spencer R. H. Koehler The Plains Sanbourne Road Ward Koehler Commissioner's Office Title Six Public Defender Council On Aging Willis Loper Charles Lehman Adams Street West Logan

Dems Have Race for City Council Fourth Ward Seat

LOGAN Democrats hold a primary with two candidates for the 4th Ward council seat, incumbent Schultz facing Rudy Myers after filings by 4 pm Thursday. Other Democratic filings include James Frey for president of Council and several council and treasurer posts. Republicans field a full slate with no challengers.

Maria Ave R. Kenley Freeman E. Front St Fred G. Malone Valley Dale Drive Kathy Stiverson Spring St Charles J. Moore N. Orchard St Ralph E. Robinson Church St James M. Irvine E. Main St Carl C. Penrod Wilson Ave Janet Sue Fisher Washington St Bruce A. Sampson Jennison Ave Edward G. Tucker Ed Fickel Marian S. Sinsel

Choir Workshop Prepares Easter Music at Pomeroy

A youth choir workshop at the First Pomeroy church, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hershel McClure, covered past year's activities and Easter revival music. Gary Basham Jr. will accompany on guitar during the April 11 to 17 revival. Janet Matthews and Donna Spencer helped serve refreshments.

Pomeroy First Southern Baptist Church of Hershel McClure Gary Basham Jr Janet Matthews Donna Spencer

Heath Church Family Night Dinner Springs Up

Middleport Heath United Methodist Church hosts a family night dinner Sunday at 5 30 p m sponsored by the Eleanor Circle chaired by Mrs Fultz Meat rolls and beverages provided attendees bring a covered dish and table service

Middleport — Heath

District 17 Ohio Bar to Meet at Meigs Inn

The annual District 17 meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association will be hosted by the Meigs County Bar Association at the Meigs Inn in Pomeroy. The program starts at 6 30 p M with a dinner and guest speaker Jamille G Jamra president of the OSBA.

Neal Dillon Logan Meigs Manning Webster Meigs County Bar Association Benjamin F. Saffron III Franklin County Common Pleas Court Columbus Ohio Robert A. Manning The State Bar Association

OU Graduate Named President of Texas Lutheran College

Dr. Charles H. Oestreich, 44, a Ohio University graduate from Columbus, was named president of Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas. He earned a 1956 OU masters and a 1961 OU PhD in organic chemistry and previously served as vice president for academic affairs at the college.

Charles H. Oestreich Ohio University Texas Lutheran College Seguin Texas Oestreich Columbus Ohio

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Hocking V. Co West Main Street Ed Hockman Beth Stump Hockman Wellston Center Pomeroy Village Meigs County Royal Ambassadors Gary Conkle First Baptist Church of Scioto Valley Association Brotherhood Conkle Gary Basham Enduro Appalachian Dirt Riders Hamden Wellston Minstrel New Marshfield Angelaires Sugar Grove United Methodist Church Hocking Sheriff’s Office Okd Chand Graziano Menthru District Bar Osba Executive Committee OU Graduate Mr. Karr Cadillac Karr & van Zandt Oldsmobile Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Columbus St Nelsonville, Ohio
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