Nelsonville votes 5-2 to pursue water expansion and plant
Nelsonville city council, with 5 yes votes and 2 no, moved to proceed with about 22 miles of water mains and a new treatment plant under Farmers Home Administration conditions. The project is valued at 2.225 million dollars, financed by an FHA loan of 908,500 and 1.2 million in bonds, plus grants of 62,500 and 163,900 from FHA and ARDC respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Mender
Nelsonville
Farmers Home Administration
Pro
Reggie Levering
Carl Young
FHA
Appalachia
City Council Approves Water Expansion and New Rates
Council advances water extension toward rural areas and approves first reading of a Nelsonville gas rate hike to Columbia Gas Co. Ohio. A new three year fire protection contract with York Two is adopted, with bonds set for city clerks and civil service for the income tax clerk. Emergency measures fund transfers, street upgrades, and water delinquency enforcement are approved, with repairs to Route 33 bridges and a sewer damage settlement for Charles Katzenback. Ward populations are tallied to approach one man one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Nelsonville
Columbia Gas Co
Ohio
City
York
Carl Young
York Two
FHA Edict Faces Nelsonville Water Financing Debate
Nelsonville council votes 5 to 2 to pursue 22 miles of rural water mains with FHA support while weighing $762,000 in added costs for a new treatment plant. Officials warn only a private bond route could fund a plant if FHA funds are limited, with possible aid after July 1 but concerns over tap fees and rate hikes. Residents along Route 33 West urge inclusion, arguing water service benefits locals beyond city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Appalachia Regional Commission
Council
Carl Young
James Shumaker
Judge Fines Two Drivers In Hocking County Court
Judge James Stilwell sentenced one man to jail and fines another in Hocking County Court. Junior Leon Wine, 43, South Bloomingville, was fined 150 dollars plus costs, jailed three days, and had his driving privileges suspended for 30 days for driving while intoxicated. Denver Gray, 41, Rockbridge Route 2, was fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding. Bonds forfeited include Mary E. Rugg 29 dollars for fictitious registration and others for various traffic violations. several individuals each forfeited 23.50 for speeding or unsafe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
James Stilwell
Hocking
Junior Leon Wine
South Bloomingville
Denver Gray
Rockbridge
Mary E. Rugg
Worthington
Jean H. Lankford
Centerville
Karen S. Thompson
Divorces Granted in Hocking County Court
Judge Harley Meyer granted two divorces in Hocking County Court of Common Pleas on Saturday. Betty J. Smeck of Logan Route 2 was divorced from Russell J. Smeck of Lancaster for extreme cruelty. Oddest Thompson of Logan was divorced from Mary Marie Thompson of 175 Elm St for extreme cruelty. Harold D. Graves of Laurelville Route 1 filed for divorce from Joanne E. Graves of Laurelville Route 1 on extreme cruelty grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harley Meyer
Hocking County
Wells Produce In Hocking County Two Wells Produce In Hocking
Completion of three wells in Hocking County is reported by the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. Orwig Oil Co. reports initial production after fracture from its second Green Two well of 26 barrels of oil and 200000 cubic feet of gas. Barton A. Hall's second Starr Two well on the Sidney Kappel lease yields 30 feet of gas after fracturing. A Bell Drilling & Producing Co. well on the Anthony Brown lease in Washington Two has been plugged and abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Hocking County
Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Orwig Oil Co
Green Two
Barton A. Hall
Sidney Kappel
Starr Two
Bell Drilling & Producing Co
Anthony Brown
Washington Two
Nelsonville Soldier Returns Home on 30 Day Furlough
Army Pfc. Joseph Simms Jr. arrives back from Fort Carson Colorado on a 30 day furlough. The notice lists his parents and many local relatives in Nelsonville and surrounding townships. A separate line notes the dismissal of several local residents from duties and names additional individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Joseph Simms Jr
Fort Carson
Colo
Joe Simms
Hanning Elected To Post In District 13 K Lions
Nelsonville Lions names Joe Hanning deputy district governor for District 13 K. He will assume duties July 1 for 1972 73 Lion Year. District 13 K covers seven counties and Region One includes five others. The Nelsonville club earned top honors with 50 clubs in the contest and accepted a trophy from President Charles Gettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lions
Joe Hanning
Southern Hotel
Columbus
Hanning
Zone 8
Muskingum
Morgan
Athens
Meigs
Noble
Monroe
Washington
Knox
Licking
Fairfield
Perry
Hocking
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Nelsonville Lions
Charles Gettle
Cycler Crackdown Planned by Village Council
Four council members attended as Mayor Wadley pledged action against sidewalk bicycle and motorcycle use and loud mufflers. He will consult the state fire marshal about ordering repairs or demolition of certain properties. The village approved an $86,235.70 appropriation and directed bids for street patching and sealing. Clean Up Week will run April 17 to 22. Continued funds payments totaled 1130.44 for water 766.86 sewer 177.25 street and 18.35 general. Council members present were Walter Staley Edith Cochran Tom Kranyik and Clyde Canter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Wadley
Wadley
Nelsonville Mayor Court Hears Intoxication Cases
In Nelsonville weekend mayor's court, Russell E. Barnhart of Columbus pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and left of center, received $200 fine, costs, and three days in jail, plus $15 fines for unsafe vehicle charges. Betty Lou Decker and Frank Speelman of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to public intoxication, with fines of $20 and $15 respectively. Hattie Ellen White paid a $13 fine after a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Russell E. Barnhart
E. Main St
Columbus
Barnhart
Betty Lou Decker
Frank Speelman
Voter registration deadline set for April 2 in May primaries
Voters are reminded that the registration deadline for the May primaries is April 2. New registrants must go to the Athens County Court House. Republicans needing transport should contact Mrs. Violet Hollenbaugh or Attorney Michael Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County Court House
Violet Hollenbaugh
Michael Nolan
Hocking Hospital Board Names Davidson Chairman
Max Davidson was elected chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Fred Walter becomes vice chair. Rev. Leonard Ferguson re-elected secretary. The board plans an open house for the extended care facility and aims to certify for Medicare after operation begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wilkinson
Logan
Max Davidson
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Fred Walter
Leonard Ferguson
Barton Hall
David Arledge
Arledge
Davidson
Three Cars Wreck At Curve In Cream Ridge
Logan The Hocking County Sheriff’s Department investigated a three car accident Saturday on Cream Ridge about half a mile south of Gibisonville. At 9 45 p m David Paul Ristau 22 of Columbus lost control in a curve and slid into a bank. Thomas J Hunsinger 20 of Columbus stopped to aid and was struck by Franklin H Weir Jr 31 of Columbus as Weir came around the curve. Both Ristau and Weir were cited for speed excessive for road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Sheriff's Department
Cream Ridge
Gibisonville
David Paul Ristau
Columbus
Thomas J. Hunsinger
Ristau
Hunsinger
Ristau Auto
Franklin H. Weir, Jr
Hunsinger Auto
Nelsonville Cub Scout Pack 65 Meets With Pets Theme
Cub Scout Pack No 65 will meet Tuesday at 730 PM at Poston Elementary School. The program features pets and hobbies with cages, collections or exhibits and a weekend fishing trip planned. Several awards will be presented. In Nelsonville the York Two Democrat Club meets Thursday at 730 PM at the Nelsonville Elks Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Poston
York Two Democrat Club
Elks Hall
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Capital Improvements Fund
Street Fund
Bruce Rodgers
Don Kern
Donald Bumgardner
Water Department
Levering
Streets Committee
Route 33
Dorr Run
Rogers
Judiciary Committee
Charles Katzenback
High
Grosvenor Streets
Gea
Robert Hollenbaugh
Shumaker
Hope Woodson
Edward Howe
Woodson
Howe
Young
Maxine Wolfe
Harold Smith
Water Service
Wolfe
Rici D. Dalton
Gail R. Reiser
James H. Cragg, Jr
Winfield Scott Ledford
Lawrence P. Koslap
Deborah K. Harmon
Jean H. Rankford
James G. Hairston, Jr
Dayton
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Martha Young
Marsha Miller
Union Furnace
Maggie Teel
Marguerite Newtan
Dolly R. Hartman
Marlene Nutter
New Straitsville
Garnet McCollister
Paul Verian
Glouster
Beulah Ballard
Vesta Robey
Arthur Spencer
Louise Gooden
Joseph Bridgewater
Garnet Smith
June Levering
Harold Dixon
Hocking Valley Hospital
John Morrow, McArthur
Esta Radekin
Trevor J. Brenick
Karen Kornmiller
Daniel Shady
Walter Staley
Edith Cochran
Tom Kranyik
Clyde Canter
Hocking Hospital Board
Ferguson
Wesley Cannon
Art Gasser
Citizens For Hospital
Charles Dalton
Anita Orwig
Bob Gosnell
Gasser
J. Ward Doering
Owen Yaw
Cannon
Twig Five
Rachelmacher Clinic
Hall
Holl
Weir
Middleport
Nada
Consumer Relations Service
Washington, DC
National Automobile Dealers Association
Official Organization of America
New Car and Truck Dealers
Washington, D.C
N.A.D.A
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