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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1977
Page
5
Congress remains undecided on a gasoline control plan aimed at steering motorists toward fuel efficient cars. The discussion in Washington centers on reducing energy waste by promoting economical vehicles.
The October meeting at United Methodist Church opened with prayer for ill members. Devotions by Forrest Strohmeyer and readings by Robert Schuller followed. A fundraising plan to sell greeting cards was approved, with proceeds to support a Christmas fair on Nov 26 and table reservations due by Nov 19.
In Hocking County two drivers were cited after separate early morning crashes. Gary L. Cox 30 of Union Furnace was cited for driving while intoxicated after his vehicle left the road on Route 664 and ended in a ditch. Mark Andrew Lehman 17 of Gibisonville was cited for leaving the scene after his car struck three mailboxes on Weaver Stage Coach Road near Lake Logan. John Albert reported a missing chainsaw stolen from his garage in the past three weeks.
Nelsonville Garden Club met at Mrs. Isaac Vaughn’s Pinegrove Drive home for the October session. President Mrs. WE. Siddle led the business, invited members to the fall regional Ohio Association of Garden Clubs meeting, and to tonight’s evangelistic service at First United Methodist Church.
The Teamsters Local strike at Austin Powder Co on Route 677 ends after management and union reach agreement. Ken Price plant manager says production will resume once the plant passes safety checks and steam is ready. No reopening time given.
Two people were hospitalized after separate weekend crashes in Hocking County. Teresa L. Laverly, 17, of Rockbridge, lost control on Route 678 near Laurel Two when glare blinded her, her car went off road and overturned. A 10 year old boy was hit by a car driven by John E. Beck, 20, of Logan.
The Wellston Republican Campaign Committee will host a candidates night with a free dinner at the high school cafeteria at 7 30 p m. State Sen Oakley Collins will speak and the event is open to the public to meet local Republican candidates. Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge F AM calls a special meeting at 7 30 p m tonight to confer the entered apprentice degree.
In 22 rural Ohio counties no registration will occur on election day for the November vote. Opponents warn of disenfranchisement while officials say reform is underway. The list includesDarke Fayette Meigs Morrow Noble Perry Union Vinton and others, some offering mail forms or on-site signups.
Nelsonville York High School students form NYSFC to back a five mill, five year operating levy. They plan TV appearances on TV-5, sign postings, and a Sunday caravan to rally voters. Call 7531364 to participate.
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