Subdivision Fight May Shape Hocking Hills Development
Athens officials wrestle with approving a plat for the 16-lot Hocking Hills subdivision along County Road 58 Troy Two. Health department concerns over flood plain soil leaching and deed restrictions may block recording unless legal issues are resolved. A proposed county soil survey could cost 45 000 local share over five years with potential state and federal funding.
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Gerald W. Bayha
Athens
Hocking Hills
Troy Two
Health Department
Bagha
Health Board
James Edwards
Max Adkins
Michael Nolan
Helen Baker
Wayne National Forest
West Ohio Conference names Pinnell to Columbus district
Dr. Clyde C. Pinnell will leave Athens First United Methodist Church on June 13 to become superintendent of the Columbus South District with headquarters in Columbus. He succeeds Rev. Glenn Copeland and will oversee 70 ministers and 110 churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Pinnell
First United Methodist Church
Athens
Columbus South
Columbus
Pinnell
New West Ohio Conference
F. Gerald Ensley
Wesley Clarke
Portsmouth
Robert H. Streaty Sr
Dayton
Springfield
West Ohio
Lakeside
Glenn E. Copeland
Pinnells
Darbyshire Drive
Dublin Road
Railroad Savings
E. Broad St
Columbus North
Methodist Union
West Virginia
Hilliard
Cincinnati
Ohio State University
United Theologial Seminary
Garrett Theological Seminary
Begin
Clarke
Trinity United Methodist Church
Urban
Batavia
Newark
Ohio Northern University
James McCormack
West Ohio Conference
OU Bicentennial Projects Sought
Ohio University's Bicentennial Committee seeks project ideas for Heritage 76 Festival USA and Horizons 76 themes. Proposals may include music drama conferences art exhibits or school improvements and grants. Committee members include Kendall Kaufman Marsh Geiger Evans Vedder Sostarich McGeoch and students Salt Wilson Stevenson Boright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
National Bicentennial Administration
Heritage
Festival USA
Horizons '76
Fletcher
H. B. Kendall
Alvin Kaufman
Adam Marsh
Alan Geiger
Horizons
John Evans
Scott Walton
Richard Vedder
Paul Boase
Robert Wieman
Gwen Coleman
Michael Sostarich
Lyle McGeoch
Steve Salt
Howard Wilson
Rose Ann Stevenson
Lois Boright
Assault and Theft Reported in Athens Incidents
John J. Sakelos reported an assault in a College Street parking lot. A Phi Mu housemother said a man tried to enter her dorm room Wednesday night. Jeanne Gerard reported missing clothing and a $400 loss plus $60 cash from her Stewart Street apartment. An Athens woman said a man exposed himself to her two daughters and another girl at East State Street recreation center.
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John J. Sakelos
Byers Hall
Athens
College Street
Phi Mu Sorority
N. College St
Jeanne Gerard
Stewart St
East State Street
Public dedication of the Donald R. Johnson Channel
The public is invited to a 1 30 p m dedication ceremony for the Hocking River channel honoring late secretary treasurer Donald R. Johnson. Speaker Ben Cay of the Miami Conservancy District will attend. ceremony beside the Richland Avenue bridge over the new channel.
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Donald R. Johnson
Hocking River
Hocking
Kreider Graduates Cum Laude From Cornell College
David Kreider son of the Rev and Mrs Lorrin Kreider of 34 Elmwood Place earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and graduated cum laude at Cornell College Moun Vernon Iowa during recent commencement exercises.
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David Kreider
Lorrin Kreider
Elmwood Pl
Cornell College
Moun Vernon
Iowa
Kreider
Chauncey Cable Expansion Aims at Growth and Service Upgrades
General Telephone Co of Ohio announced completion of a 26400 dollar cable expansion in Chauncey linked to the Chauncey and The Plains exchanges. Kenley R. Krinn said the project adds customers, upgrades services, improves facility use and replaces sections for maintenance as Chauncey and The Plains exchanges were merged last January. The enlarged exchange now serves 1710 telephones over 32 square miles in Athens County.
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Chauncey
General Telephone Co
Ohio
Kenley R. Krinn
Athens
Plains
The
Athens County
Rev Paul Hawks to deliver Rio Grande baccalaureate sermon
Rio Grande College will observe its 99th anniversary baccalaureate service with Rev Paul W. Hawks of Grace United Methodist Church Gallipolis delivering the sermon. The event marks the first baccalaureate for Rio Grande Community College alongside the college.
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Rio Grande
Alphus R. Christensen
Rio Grande College
Rio Grande Community College
Paul W. Hawks
Grace United Methodist Church
Gallipolis
Household Items Are Requested by Athens Mental Health Group
Mental Health Inc. of Athens asks for donated household goods to aid former patients starting new lives. Students graduating from Ohio University may have items like kitchenware linens and bedding to give. Items can be left on the porch at United Campus Ministry 18 N College St or picked up by calling 593 7608 or Care Line 593 3344.
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Mental Health Inc
Athens
Edgar Whan
Ohio University
United Campus
N. College St
Boosters Plan Rummage Sale in Glouster
Trimble Local Band Boosters sponsor a rummage sale at Stokes furniture store High Street entrance. Sale runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues through the weekend with Firemen and Police Festival Days. Evening hours offered Friday and Saturday.
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Glouster
Trimble
Stokes Furniture
High Street
Coon Hunting Event Slated by Union Ridge Club
The Union Ridge Coon Hunters Club sponsors a freeing contest and wild coon hunt Saturday starting at 7 p.m. on County Road 5. Entries close at 9 p.m. Four trophies will be awarded.
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Union Ridge
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Messenger
County Health Department
Bayha
County Regional Planning Commission
Pantsuit
Dr. Pinnell
Rev. Clarke
Marvin Fletcher
River Channel
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Rio
Boosters
Arquad
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