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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1971
Page
6
Hocking County commissioners weighed a federal grant application covering 80 percent of a 670000 sewer project for West Logan. The meeting included approval of construction necessity, plans, and notification, plus a revised subdivision code and occupancy update for the new 4-H building at the fairgrounds.
Nelsonville names Mayor Earl Hilleary and former Mayor William M. Hoffman as Men of the Year for a Southeastern Ohio Regional Council dinner November 18 at the Ohio University Inn. Hilleary and Hoffman have led local boards, with Hilleary not seeking re election and Hoffman active in the Board of Trade and development groups.
Mystery corn supplies more nourishment than any other crop for humans and animals. It was cultivated when explorers reached the New World, yet corn was unknown in ancient times and cannot be traced to a wild ancestor.
A 25 year old gunman robbed a Sarasota Federal Savings and Loan branch minutes before police arrival. He ordered teller Lorraine Butler to surrender $15,000 and kissed her hand before fleeing.
Nelsonville Ministerial Association hosts a 4 30 p m dinner at Shafers Restaurant Canal Street honoring Rev John Minsker and Rev William Wells and their families. Wells new pastor at First Christian Church arrived from Oklahoma. Minsker leaves after 12 years at Nelsonville Wesleyan Church to become East Ohio District superintendent. family moves to Coshocton. A separate report notes a fire at 2 48 p m on Marietta Road lint in a clothes dryer ignited but caused no damage.
Ed Oswaldt, Logan Jaycees president, spoke to 16 members and five new inductees of the American Business Women's Association about Jaycees history, goals, and civic service. He traced roots to 1915 St Louis and noted 6400 chapters nationwide.
Fifty two members of the Future Farmers of America Tri County District joined a breakfast meeting at the cafeteria. Officers led by Steve Kane and other chapter heads outlined plans for the year while Oswaldt highlighted local projects and community involvement.
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