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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1976

Page

6

Arraignments, Sentences in Hocking County Court

Michael E. Waddell, 24, of Logan Route 5, was sentenced to a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 years in Mansfield for grand theft and theft after pleading guilty to six indictments. Several others faced trial dates in November and December for aggravated murder, felonious assault, aggravated burglary, and other charges.

Logan Michael E. Waddell Ohio Reformatory Hocking County Charles Guess

Chief Explains Heating Safety

Logan fire chief Robert Courter urges homeowners to inspect heating equipment before cold weather. He warns against overtaxing furnaces or using cooking ranges for heat and outlines a safety checklist including venting, chimney cleaning, proper vent piping, thimble sealing, cleanouts, fresh air, and immediate evacuation if fumes are smelled.

Logan Robert Courter Courter

Rules govern Junior Fair sale changes at 1977 Logan event

Logan county 4 H agent Hank Bartholomew announced changes for the 1977 Hocking County Fair. Exhibitors may sell up to three animals, with steers due by February 15 and weighed February 19, sheep and swine due by June 15 and weighed June 19. A rate of gain contest will award the top weight gain. Sale time shifts to 6 p.m and seller pays the increased sale cost. Nominations for two more Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee members will be elected from the 4H and FFA groups.

Logan Hocking County Hank Bartholomew Logan Future Farmers of America Jim Skinner Sr Jack Dougherty Lloyd Ellinger Fair Board John Albert Rick Kennard FFA Paul Hahn Jim Skinner Jr

Workshop Friday for Sunday School Leaders in Logan

The Child Evangelism Fellowship of Hocking Valley hosts a Friday workshop from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the F and M room at Farmers and Merchants Bank Logan. Sue Hilton heads topics for Sunday School teachers education directors pastors and others working with children. Contact Mrs Ruth McCandlish at 569 4626 for details.

Logan Child Evangelism Fellowship of Hocking Valley F&m Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Sue Hilton Ruth McCandlish

Bumgardner Resigns from Commission in Nelsonville

Kenneth D. Bumgardner resigns as president of the Nelsonville Municipal Civil Service Commission citing increased workloads. He was appointed Jan 11, 1972 to fill a term, with term dates disputed. Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh must name a successor. party balance limits apply to replacements.

Nelsonville Kenneth D. Bumgardner Poplar St Municipal Civil Service Commission Bumgardner Violet Hollenbaugh Civil Service Commission Clyde Byers Byers State Board of Personnel Hollenbaugh

Acting Chief Appointed In Nelsonville

Senior Patrolman Richard Morgan was appointed acting police chief by Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh on Tuesday. Since former Chief Max Valkinburg retired Sept. 30, Safety Service Director Tom Wilkinson has supervised police and fire in his role as director of public safety, but his frequent city absences left police operations under supervision gaps.

Nelsonville Richard Morgan Violet Hollenbaugh Max Valkinburg Tom Wilkinson Hollenbaugh Wilkinson

Three Nelsonville buses idle due to flu and illness

Nelsonville York City School District reports three school buses not operating on Tuesday. Supt. Jack Hillyer cites two drivers with the flu and one out for family illness. The absences are not tied to a pay dispute over kindergarten runs, though drivers seek a hearing before the Board of Education. A board committee to review the issue is expected.

Nelsonville York City Jack Hillyer Board of Education

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