Fifteen Enter in Little Miss Old Settler Contest
Fifteen girls compete for the Little Miss Old Settler title at the Jacksonville Old Settlers Festival with introductions Friday evening, talent show Saturday, and coronation Sunday. Entrants include Dawn Rizer, Kelly Hogue, Tracy McLaughlin, Mia Russell, Debra Bickley, Sherry McManaway, Michelle Trainer, Shawna Gatchel, Stacey Hardy, Michelle Lowery, Cynthia Simpson, Melynda Conaway, Gina Hooper, Stephanie Smith, and Deanna Smith, from Glouster Haydenville and Trimble.
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Glouster
Jacksonville
Old Settlers
Old Settler
Dawn Michelle Rizer
Mike
Janine Rizer
Nelsonville
Kelly Lynn Hogue
Eugene
Patricia Hogue
Tracy Lynn McLaughlin
John McLaughlin
Mia Fionn Russell
Floyd Russell
Debra Jo Bickley
Norman
Sandy Bickley
Sherry Doles
Leonard McManaway Glouster
Michelle Lynn Trainer
Russell Trainer
Shawna Suzan
Gatchel
David Gatchel
Stacey Kathleen Hardy
Andy Hardy Jr
Michelle Lowery
Norman Lowery
Cynthia Kay Simpson
James Simpson
Haydenville
Melynda Conaway
Kenneth Conaway
Gina Lynn Hooper
Dow Hooper Jr
Trimble
Stephanie Renee Smith
Stolen Tractor Recovered After Regional Search
Gallia County deputies aided by Herman Henry and FBI agents recovered a 1973 tractor with a back hoe and front loader stolen from a Route 554 Harrisburg site during bridge work. The machine valued at 6000 dollars was found after searches spanning Ross Lawrence and Jackson counties and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. No arrests were reported and commendations were given to the sheriff and deputy for the investigation.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Ross
Lawrence
Jackson
West Virginia
Kentucky
FBI
Ashland
Montgomery
Sidenstricker Co
Robert Meade
Thief Breaks Into Beckner Shop in Wellston
Police said a burglary at Beckner Television Repair Shop on Broadway in Wellston occurred early Wednesday. Four portable TVs, two portable radios, a large AM FM radio, a cassette player, a stereo unit, and an amplifier were taken after entry was gained through the adjacent Morrow Carpet Shop by prying a door lock.
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Wellston
Beckner Television
E. Broadway
A.D. Neal
Morrow
International Club forms at Rio Grande College for foreign students
Rio Grande College and Community College launches the International Club to support 15 incoming foreign students from Iran Nigeria Kuwait and India on a Southeastern Ohio campus. The club invites area families to host students and attend a September 17 potluck dinner at 6 30 p m in the campus dining hall to learn more.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Driver Hurt Cited in One‑Car Accident
Logan Martin Irvine, 21, of 316 East Main Street, was cited for excessive speed after a one car crash at Route 328 and East Front Street. He skidded 60 feet into a ditch in heavy fog, sustained minor injuries, and was treated and released at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. He will appear in Mayor's court.
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Logan
Martin J. Irvine
E. Main St
Route 328
East Front Street
Irvine
Front Street
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Thefts and Vandalism Reported in Hocking County
The Hocking County Sheriff's Department investigates multiple crimes including tire damage at Union Furnace and vandalism at Boyle Mining Co. tools stolen from the mine site. A trailer at Hocking Drive was broken into with a television taken valued at 500 dollars. Bulldozers moved and embedded in mud along Route 180.
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Kuhn
Bill Starcher
Rockbridge
Mason Budget Approves 9.4 Million for 1976-77
Mason County Board of Education approves a 9.4 million dollar budget at a regular session. Wage hikes for teachers and Title I increases raise costs while deficits shrink through economy and higher interest earnings. New staff include educators and support personnel at Point Pleasant schools, plus transfers and status changes across the system.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Point Pleasant High School
Carolyn Henry
Judy Corriveau
William Howard Wallace
Point Pleasant Junior High
Carol Zembry
Joan McClanhan
William J. Buchannan
Linda Rollins
Lewis Hall
Wahama High School
Thomas L. Veale
Central Elementary
Karen Costelli
Leon
James Green
Rocky Fork
Mt Olive Beale
Pleasant Ridge
Marlene Reynolds
Joann Fowler
Naomi
Towboat Destroyed By Fire On Kanawha River
The towboat The Producers, owned by Chaplin Towing Co wardis Ohio, sank after burning for 12 hours on the Kanawha River. Crew members Richard Kinney and Mike Doyle Jr. reported the engine room fire while the boat pushed seven empty barges near Mile 17 by Gus Douglas farm. owner Marlin Chaplin and captain Kenny and Doyle fought the blaze without success. Leon Fire Department aided but could not reach land.
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Point Pleasant
Chaplin
Cowardis
Ohio
Kanawha
Marmet
Richard Kinney
New Matamoras
Mike Doyle Jr
Gallipolis
Mile 17
Gus Douglas
Marlin Chaplin
Kenny and
Doyle
Leon Fire Department
Nelsonville tests determine patrolman and fireman eligibility
Ten people took civil service tests for patrolman and fireman positions in Nelsonville. Harold Bean noted 14 applied for patrolman and seven tested, while six applied for fireman with three testing. The Wilson reunion for descendants of Henry and Cora Wilson will be held at Rachelmacher Park in Logan with a noon picnic.
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Nelsonville
Harold Bean
Commission
Wilson
Henry
Cora Wilson
Rachelmacher Park
Logan
DAR Tour Highlights Waldschmidt House History in Cincinnati
Members of Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR Ohio joined others for a Waldschmidt House tour in Cincinnati tied to the basement tavern dedication. The event featured Dr. John Patten of Xavier University as speaker and included a pewter mug gift for display with Ohio DAR chapters. The house, built in 1804 by Christian Waldschmidt and later used as a Civil War headquarters, is on the National Register. Nelsonville City Council holds a special session at 7 p.m. to consider police salary pay for a new hire.
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Xavier University
Eich
Jonathan Meigs
Ohio
Waldschmidt House
Christian Waldschmidt
Joshus Bates
Chester Kroger
Ohio Dar
Health Facility Bidding Expected in November
Meigs County Commissioners heard that a multi purpose health facility near Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy should be ready for bidding by November. Architects Keske and Miller outlined a 17600 square foot building with funds to be sought from HUD and Mrs. Maxine Plummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ron Keske
Steve Miller
Wright
Tri-County
Keske
Bill Wickeline
HUD
Mulberry Avenue
Ronald Estep
Dyesville
OM. Rife
Donald Wooten
Estep
Columbia Two
Wellston School Board members file for reelection
Wellston three board members Paul Frick Jr Richard Brooks and Bruce Kuntz have filed petitions to seek reelection for the three terms expiring year end. The current board members are the only ones who filed before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Paul Frick Jr
Richard Brooks
Bruce Kuntz
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Russell
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Hannan
Wahama
Amy Humphreys
New Haven
Lynn Kitchen
Mason Elementary
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Audrey Bailey
Jewell Steele
Clyde Fields
Hartford
Rutland
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Bruce Davis
Trade and Industrial Vocational Education Service
Ohio Department of Education
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Raymond
Messenger
Beulah Jones
DAR
Council
Meigs County Bar Association
Orion Roush
Langsville
Rio Grande Community College
America
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East State ST
Athens
the Towne
W. Union St
Gour
Seafood Soups
Grand Central Ave
Parkersburg
W. Va
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Grand Central Mall
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Steak House
Dairy Queen
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Europe
Canada
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Athens, Ohio
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Miller's Poultry
W. State St
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