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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1975
Page
13
Nelsonville civil service tests set for November 18 and 19 by the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Police patrolman and equipment operator posts listed with ages and wages. applications available at city hall and due by exam day.
Community notices outline planned activities at the First Church of Christ in Logan and Nelsonville, including a Saturday weiner roast with rides at 6:30 p.m., gym night at Green School from 7 to 9, a Halloween party October 30 at the Farmers and Merchants party room, and a November revival with Larry Barrell. A CYF Haunted House fundraiser runs Sunday through Thursday with admission 75 and 50 cents, proceeds aid a summer camp. A sheriff sale in Athens County offers Inlet No 508 property at public auction November 26, appraised at 2500, minimum two-thirds sale.
West End Playground was dedicated as a Wellston Bicentennial activity on Thursday. The program featured students from Sts. Peter and Paul Bundy and Central Schools, the Wellston High School Band, and a flag raising by the American Legion. The ceremony included invocations, history of education, and performances, with future plans for a South End Playground in spring.
Racine village council discussed options for extra protection. Legal adviser Frank Porter outlined four paths including an auxiliary force, resident contributions, or volunteer officers. The council voted to maintain the current two-officer force.
Wellston fire crews responded to an auto fire at 10 57 a m Wednesday at Fulton’s Store Berlin Cross Roads. The car owned by Chester Rowland caught fire while gasoline was being poured into it.
LOGAN Don G Young resigns as Hocking County Extension Agent citing health reasons after 18 years in the post. He will stay in the county and assist community activities as a volunteer as health permits. The Hocking County commissioners issued a resolution thanking him for his service.
Wellston area Chamber of Commerce president Roger Beatty announced the chamber's directors support for the Jackson County Emergency Medical Service program. He said the life saving skills are vital to citizens and the program will aid industrial development and attract business and recreation. Several chamber board members serve on the EMS steering committee pushing the levy for support of Southeast Ohio EMS.
Nelsonville Emblem Club members heard reports from the national Emblem Club convention at a bi monthly meeting in the Elks Hall. New dress and lodge procedure rules were explained. Plans were discussed for a Hobo Dance on November 8 and a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. precedes the next meeting on October 28 with a time change noted.
Logan Ohio. Hocking County Sheriff investigated a shed break in on New Town Road Murray City. Items taken include a car engine four radiators three batteries one gear shift one transmission and three pumpkins from the shed of Ernest Lanning and listed by Lawrence Lanning.
Logan Ohio officials seek EPA opinion on proposed gas well drilling in Logan. Geologist David E Johe says properly restricted wells should not endanger the water system. Health officials urge strong regulations on drilling and brine disposal to protect groundwater and downstream users.
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