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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1964
Page
10
The document outlines a notice of appointment for Ross Gris and contains a long stream of Athens Ohio city ordinances and legal notices including bids for parking lot construction, electrical code adoption, and vacation of an alley plus public building code enactments. It references various council actions, emergency declarations, and court proceedings with multiple dates and involved parties.
The city council of Athens Ohio authorizes the director of public service safety to enter into a contract for remodeling existing buildings at Inlet No 17 and Inlet No 1 North Hill Street. Bids will be advertised per law. Emergency measure to protect health safety and residents.
The Director of Public Service Safety for Athens Ohio is authorized to enter a contract to buy 2500 feet of 6 inch water line and 2250 feet of 4 inch water line with specifications on file. Bids will be advertised as required by law and the agreement takes effect at the earliest period allowed.
Meigs County Health Department reports a skunk found under a housetrailer in Peach Fork was rabid. Residents are urged to exercise caution around wildlife and any animals entering areas near homes.
Autumn decor and flowers set the scene for Haydenville Methodist Church Fall Music Festival with the Reverend Lewis Skiver welcoming attendees. Soloists from the Robert Holloway family and a Webbs Chapel Church youth group sang, followed by a social hour and tea in the Sunday School room. The Logan-Hocking County Dairy Herd Improvement Association meets today at 8 p.m. in the County Court House extension office to select a director for a three year term accompanying the Ohio Dairymen’s Association.
Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in Columbia Gas of Ohio offices with Miss Shirlee Neuman presiding. A tentative Oct 24 tea date was set at Mrs Betty Rawlings home. Lois Moore was named to fill the unexpired term of corresponding secretary.
Political activity intensifies as county and district candidates visit Nelsonville. Republican and Democratic headquarters open in the Warner building on W Columbus St with staff on duty to inform and assist voters. Posters of candidates are prominently displayed at both sites.
Mr and Mrs Roger C Gauls of Chester spent the weekend with relatives in Cuyahoga Falls and attended the Cleveland Browns game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their son Roger Cecil II stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Sargent.
Logan attorney says Fourth District Court of Appeals should render a decision within the week on a West Logan sewer project dispute. The $224000 project seeks government aid and faces potential loss of about $110000 in federal funds if stopped. Attorneys include John Anderson for the county and Forrest P. Moore for the residents.
Logan October meeting of the Ruth Heft Bible Boosters was held at Westminster House Presbyterian Church. Members sang hymns and reflected on In the Garden in devotions. The study portion featured an illustration and a Daniel in the Lions Den account led by Mrs. Anthony Toerner. Rev. Robert McQuilkin visited and spoke briefly.
Two sessions in the courthouse auditorium teach beginners tips on sewing with wool. Home economics agent Miss Sharon Baertsche leads, covering materials, pressing, interlacing and techniques. First session 1 to 3 p.m., second 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Happy Harvesters Class will host a cafeteria supper starting at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Federated Church social rooms.
LOGAN Only one person attended the meeting of the Hocking County Scenic Vacation Association on Wednesday night. Agent Bill Melvin urged prospective members to contact him and noted farmers are not required to join. The State Scenic Association brochure deadline is Nov 1 and must be filed at the extension office.
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