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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1974

Page

2

FH Voters Defeat Levy in Special Election

Voters in the Federal Hocking district rejected an 8-mill operating levy 550 to 700, risking district insolvency. Supt Carmen Scrubbio said a state audit will gauge funds and time to operate, with potential school closures if funds run out. Turnout was about 45 percent amid scattered support and precinct-by-precinct results.

Herb Amey Federal Hocking School Carmen Scrubbio State Department of Education Scrubbie Board of Education William Howe Carthage Troy East Troy West Coolville Coolville-Troy Coolville-area Howe Elections Board Amesville Ames Twp Bern Canaan North Canaan South Guysville Steward Absentee

Welfare Director Answers Charges in County Meeting

Athens County Welfare Director Charlotte Balding outlined responses to allegations from Tri County Community Action Agency about emergency clothing payments, staff attitudes, and food stamp office issues. She cited awaiting a state authorization, defended employee protections, and noted hours and staffing debates. The commission plans further talks to resolve the complaints.

Robert Ekey Athens County Commissioners Charlotte Balding Welfare Department Tri-County Community Action Agency Food Stamp Office Balding Clarence Tittle State Welfare Department Department Civil Service CAA

Ohio City Weather Forecast October 9 1974

Clear tonight with lows mid to upper 40s. Sunny Thursday with highs mid to upper 70s. Extended outlook shows fair Friday and Saturday showers then fair Sunday. Highs in 70s Friday, cooling to 50s weekend. lows 40s to 50s. Yesterday’s high 62, low 33. Humidity 89 percent at 9 am. Precip none this month and year to date 43.66 inches. Sunset 7:00 pm, sunrise 7:34 am. Barometer 30.09 inches. Data from Ohio University Geography Dept and Mrs Colmer.

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The Messenger Publishing Co. circulation and postal notice

The Athens Ohio newspaper outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, delivery by carrier or tube route, and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U S destinations. It notes second class matter status and directs mail to The Messenger Publishing Co Route 33 North and Johnson Rogue Athens Ohio 45701.

Associated Press D&s Ohio West Virginia U.S. & Possessions Athens The Messenger Publishing Co North Johnson Rogue

Republicans Open Office In Athens

The Athens County Republican party opened a campaign office at 2342 S Court St Athens. Voters can get candidate information and sample ballots 9 am to 5 pm weekdays. A meet the candidates night is at 7 30 pm tonight at Trimble High School in Jacksonville. Oakley Collins sponsors a dinner Saturday at 6 30 pm for Athens County executives and central committee members at the junior fair building.

Athens County Republican Party S. Court St Evelyn Romine Trimble High School Jacksonville Oakley Collins Central Committee Fairgrounds

Firefighters Clean Gasoline and Diesel Spills in Athens

Athens firemen flushed diesel fuel from Court and Carpenter Streets after a spill reported at 4 39 p m. They also washed down a gasoline spill on 10 N High St around 2 50 p m. No injuries were reported.

Athens Court Carpenter High St

Broken Hose Triggers Alarm For Richland Fire Dept

A broken radiator hose caused an alarm for Richland Area volunteers on Tuesday evening. Firemen responded to Routes 56 and 682 at 8 32 p m after steam from the hose on Mrs Dorothy Gagle s car New Rad Road looked like smoke according to Chief Pete Good.

Richland Area Dorothy Gagle New Rad Road Pete Good

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