County and Humane Society clash over officer position
Wyatt McDaniel resigns and goes on sick leave leaving the county short of a humane officer. The Plains based Steve Pennell is hired as assistant to the dog warden, but the humane society opposes his appointment citing age. Society wants the post filled while commissioners cite budget limits and McDaniel funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
The
Humane Society
Wyatt McDaniel
Steve Pennell
the Plains
Paul Hudnall
Commission
James Edwards
Hudnall
Henri Seibert
Society
McDaniel
Pennell
Seibert
District Dams Rated In Pretty Good Condition
Margaret Creek Conservancy District heard its annual report on flood control structures. Bob Steele of the U S Soil Conservation Service said all dams appear in pretty good shape with only minor maintenance needed, mainly reseeding, per district officials Perry Munn Don Skinner John Millar and J Floyd Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Margaret Creek Conservancy District
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Bob Steele
SCS
Perry Munn
Don Skinner
John Millar
J. Floyd Williams
Nelsonville Fireman Quits and District Updates
Arnold Mathena resigns from Nelsonville Fire Department after months on probation while employed at a Meigs County coal mine. Millar fills board vacancy for a five year term. William Bishop had resigned to move outside the district. Dam valves normalized, Lake Snowden openings set with modest fees. French drains address seepage at the camping area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Arnold Mathena
Mason City Hill
Meigs County
Mathena
Steel
Millar
William Bishop
Bishop
SCS
Athens
Williams
Lake Snowden
Weather Outlook for May 9 1974 With Showers Possible
Partial clearing and cooler tonight with lows in the low to mid 40s. Friday cloudy with a chance of showers and highs in the low to mid 60s. Extended outlook shows showers Saturday through Monday with 60s to 70s for highs and 50s for lows. Data from Ohio University Geography and Mrs. L Colmer.
Ohio University Garage Fire Causes $200000 Loss
A Wednesday morning blaze at Ohio University's Factory Street garage destroyed a 1966 bus a 1954 Jeep and hand tools. Gasoline fumes ignited by a floor heater caused the fire which damaged the roof beams and insulation. Loss estimated at 150000 for the building and 50000 for contents. Athens firemen fought the flames for over an hour and a half. Two unknown persons driving a vehicle allegedly dumped gasoline in the riverbed as part of the incident and the case was turned to university security police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Dan Dry
Athens
Ohio University
University
Jeep
Factory Street
Hocking
Gargae
Richley To Address Meeting In Gallipolis
J Phillip Richley director of the Ohio Transportation Department will speak Thursday May 16 at a Southeastern Ohio Regional Council meeting in Gallipolis. A 5 30 p m reception and 6 30 p m dinner follow at the Holiday Inn. Tickets available at the Athens Chamber of Commerce office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Phillip Richley
Ohio Transportation Department
Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
Holiday Inn
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Security
Farming Plots Still Available in City
City officials announced remaining do it yourself plots at the East State Street recreation complex. Each 25 by 50 foot plot rents for 10 dollars through October with 40 plots plowed and staked. Registration day Tuesday drew interest but about 20 plots remain first come first served. renters supply seed and labor while ground is ready for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East State Street
Housing Code Drafts Available in Athens
Copies of the preliminary Athens housing code draft are available to the public. Prepared by Harpham and Elmer Partnership Columbus, they cost 50 cents each at the city code enforcement office near the police station. A public hearing on the new code is set for May 29 at 7 30 p.m. in City Hall Red Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Harpham and Elmer Partnership
Columbus
Red Room
City Hall
Births at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lott Athens welcome a daughter. Listed new births include Jack Coe Ethel Finnearty James Earl Curry Jeffrey Harper Harry Hawk Mrs Earl Martin Mrs Milton Ploghoft Mrs Carl Miller Robert Chubb Mrs John Hammack Laura Weber all from Athens plus Mrs Paul Powell Amesville Mrs Elmer Balch Millfield Lorena Rutter Glouster John A Smith Nelsonville Bernice Liggett New Marshfield and other names such as Mrs Earl Depue Lizzie Davis Mrs Willia Blower Claude Kantner Dora Stevens Steven Welch Janice Crothers Robert Riley Ruth Smith Jack Coon Mary White Carl Denune Michael Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Coe
Ethel Finnearty
James Earl Curry
Jeffrey Harper
Harry Hawk
Earl Martin
Milton Ploghoft
Carl Miller
Robert Chubb
John Hammack
Laura Weber
Athens
Paul Powell
Amesville
Elmer Balch
Millfield
Lorena Rutter
Glouster
John A. Smith
Nelsonville
Bernice Liggett
New Marshfield
Earl Depue
Lizzie Davis
Willia Blower
Claude Kantner
Dora Stevens
Steven Welch
Janice Crothers
Robert Riley
Ruth Smith
Jack Coon
Mary White
Carl Denune
Michael Wilson
Emergency Runs By Fire Department Report
Fire department logs list incidents including Cindy Hunt 13 injured in gym class on State Street and Thelma Crow 57 ill conveyed to O'Bleness from Albany residence. Also Perry Ayres 57 ill from Briarwood Drive and John Kelley 71 ill from New Marshfield sent to O'Bleness.
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Cindy Hunt
E. State St
O'Bleness
Thelma Crow
Albany
Perry Ayres
Briarwood Drive
O’bleness
John Kelley
New Marshfield
Ill
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County, Humane Society
Health Department
Joe Kasler
Wonder Hills
Clearview Heights
Regional Planning Commission
Bill Edwards Pontiac Dealership
North Court St
Athens, Ohio
Ohio Universe Department of Geography
L. Colmer
U.S
Weather Observer
Richley
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Ralph Lott
Emergency
Secems
CASH
FBI
Dinette
Vance - Leach
W. State St
Chromecraft
Howell and Blacksmith Shop
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