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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1971

Page

4

Tri County Tech aids prisoners and staff in Ohio

Tri County Technical College expands into six state correctional institutions to grant associate degrees for staff and inmates. More than 250 enroll in programs at Lebanon and Chillicothe Institutions, Marysville Women's Reformatory, Junction City, and Ohio Correctional Academy. Program aims include transferable credits and career objectives.

Tri-County Tech Nelsonville Tri-County Technical College Ohio John Yates Police Service Department Yates Junction City Lebanon Cred John Light Tri- County James Patrick The Collee Tri-County State Division of Personnel

Wellston Council Tackles School Vandalism and Gas Rates

The Wellston City Council discussed vandalism at two abandoned schools Harvey Wells and South End and approved 4375 for sewer street and sanitary departments. They planned police patrols and will consult the Board of Education about the buildings. The meeting also covered Columbia Gas rate‑hike plans and a reimbursement denial for a resident’s gas line.

Wellston Carl Griffiths Harvey Wells South End Bundy Jimmy Morrow Board of Education Columbia Gas of Ohio Co Ohio Public Utilities Com Ken Gallant John Dupre Joseph Oths Gallant Glenn Jennings Ruth Carey Ohio Department of Highways Wellston Police Department Ohio State Patrol Racoon Creek Lake Road

Logan Lions discuss city progress and eye dog costs

Logan Lions Club heard about city progress including Logan’s future programs, water lines and sewer work. Seeings eye dog training costs 1800 dollars and Lions eye donations 74000 dollars. Final plans for October 30 Halloween dance set with tickets at local shops and health department.

Logan Logan Lions Club John Yates Dwight Grimm Ernest Roop M. B. Haney Tri-County Technicial Institute Louis Brown Tri-County Tony Jones Hocking County Logan Armory Nicks Wine Shop

Citizens Inspect School in Nelsonville York District

Nelsonville York district seeks 850000 bond to remodel junior high schools and improve sites. School board president Richard Hubbard outlined rehabilitation needs at a Tuesday meeting. Public tours of the buildings were held Thursday night and may reopen October 25 for further inspection. A levy of 1.9 mills funds the bond.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York City Richard Hubbard

Gospel Sing at Union Furnace church Sunday afternoon

United Methodist Church sponsors an old fashioned song fest in Union Furnace from 2 to 4 p.m. Featuring Gospel Tones and the New Wine Singers, the public is invited. Diana Muldaur named to co star in The Other filmed in Murphys California.

Union Furnace United Methodist Church New Wine Singers New York Diana Muldaur Murphys, Calif

Sweeper Hits Pickup Truck In Wellston

No injuries or citations after a Wednesday morning collision at the Ohio Avenue Broadway intersection. Street sweeper operator Merrill Ott Ward 50 said he stopped and did not see a pickup driven by Herman Holbert 58 of Ray. Minor damage reported to vehicles.

Wellston Wellston City Merrill Ott Ward Ohio Avenue-Broadway Herman Holbert Ray Ward

Two Autos Involved In Nelsonville Accident

A two car collision on the east side of Nelsonville Public Square occurred about 9:45 p.m. Thursday when a car backing from a parking space hitTheo Kasler’s northbound sedan. Driver Charles Snodgrass 22 backed from a parked spot near the Majestic Theater failing to see Kasler 21. Both cars were damaged and police issued no citations.

Nelsonville Public Square Charles Albert Snodgrass Majestic Theater Theodore Kasler Kasler

Roman House Unearthed in Dover England

Archaeologists uncover a largely intact Roman house just 12 feet underground in Dover. The site features pink mortar floors and nine-foot plastered walls adorned with murals, dated to about 1700 years ago.

Dover England

Physician Opens Office in McArthur Next Monday

Dr. Alfi Hussain, MD will start practice in McArthur Vinton County with an office in the former Bullock clinic space. The building, purchased by W. E. Engle, has been redecorated and equipped anew. Mrs. Joan Bullock and Miss Anne Scott will assist. appointments by phone 596-5313.

McArthur Vinton County Alfi Hussain Clinic Richard Bullock Bullock Virginia W. E. Engle The Engle Construction Co Joan Bullock Anne Scott Londonderry Hussain

Wellston School Enrollment Figures Report Drop

Wellston City Schools released pupil counts by Superintendent Ralph McCormick showing a total enrollment of 2,115, down 15 from October last year. Breakdown: Bunday Elementary 581, Central Elementary 250, Coalton Elementary 368, Wellston Junior High 287, Wellston High School 629.

Wellston Ralph McCormick Betty Saltsman Bunday Central Coalton

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Births and Transfers

Master Scott Lytle and several others listed were noted at Hocking Valley Hospital before transfer to Children’s Hospital in Columbus where a baby girl Van Bibber was born. Iran celebrates its 2500th birthday.

Scott Lytle Margaret Henderson Ranson Staley Anna Mount John Siegler Ross Hunter Eddie Thacker Harold Siler Jr Thomas Villquetta Childrens Hospital Columbus van Bibber

Glass Taken To Zanesville by Seniors

The Wellston senior class Hope United Methodist Church delivers its fifth truck load of collected glass to Zanesville for a fundraiser. About 20 tons have been gathered from homes and streets. Proceeds from the last two loads will aid Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund for area hospitals. Helpers include Paul Robb Mike Lackey Rex Holzpfel Dave McKinniss Kyle Gilliland and John Houser donated his truck.

Wellston Hope United Methodist Church Zanesville Ecology Movement Robert Davis First St Ruth Lyons

Health Board Readies New Sanitary Rules in Logan

Logan Hocking County Health Board plans new sanitary regulations impacting sewage installers solid waste collectors septic tank cleaners well drillers and aeration system inspectors. Builders developers and real estate salesmen are also affected. Health department seeks suggestions and offers copies of proposed amendments.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Health Department The

Two Clubs Hold Turkey Shoot in Murray City

Murray City Eagles and American Legion Post No 420 sponsor a turkey shoot Sunday at 11 a.m. in the field opposite Hogan's restaurant. Proceeds benefit the Christmas Treat Fund.

Murray City Murray City Eagles American Legion Post No. 420 Hogan’s Restaurant

Kelly Doyle Honored On Fifth Birthday

The Plains celebrates Kelly Doyle fifth birthday with a party at her home hosted by her mother Mrs. Tanya Doyle. Attendees included Kathy Doyle, Bobby Collins, Ricky Elliott, Devon Jacobs, Trent Lovett, Clayton Pickens, Tony Porter, Connie, Diane and Tammy Powell, Eve St. John, and Lee Wilson. Prizes were won by Ricky Elliott, Devon Jacobs and Tammy Powell. Mrs. Robert Collins assisted with refreshments.

the Plains Kelly Doyle Tanya Doyle Kathy Doyle Bobby Collins Ricky Elliott Devon Jacobs Trent Lovett Clayton Pickens Tony Porter Connie Diane Tammy Powell Eve St. John Lee Wilson Robert Collins

Variety Of Brooms Is Offered In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Lions Club reports a new broom shipment including mobile home and child’s brooms made at the state school for the blind. Proceeds go to the sight fund. Brooms available from Lions members Mr James Morrison and Mrs Morrison. Admitted list and dismissed entries follow with several local residents named. A Tri Pi Sorority potluck dinner set for Monday at 6 30 p m at the Odd Fellows Temple on Jackson Street.

State School For the Blind Lions’ Sight Fund Lions Club Nelsonville Tri Pst Odd Fellows Temple Jackson Street

Nelsonville Adopts New Card Ballot For Election Day

Nelsonville and York voters will use computer counted punch card ballots on November 2. Each side of the card must be voted and ballots are to be delivered to the computer center by judges and poll workers raising concerns about legality and ballot security.

Nelsonville York Athens County Ohio University Athens Athens County Election Board Sheriff's Department William Hoffman Election Bar Board of Election Offcers Tion Edwards

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