Vinton County Education Board Hires and Resigns
The Vinton County Local Board of Education accepted five resignations and hired 11 new staff members including teachers and bus drivers. They approved fuel and oil bids from The Standard Oil Co. and Ashland Oil. Polly Pierce’s Title I aide contract was terminated for lack of funds. Next meeting moved to Sept 13 at 7 p.m. Allensville Elementary School.
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Standard Oil Co
Ashland Oil and Refining Co
Polly Pierce
State Department of Education
Allensville
Jackson County Wins HUD Grant for Winterization Program
Jackson County receives a 318225 federal grant from HUD to fund a housing winterization program aiding 400 to 600 elderly disabled and low income families in the county. The project covers insulation weatherstripping caulking storm doors and windows and related measures with the county commissioners overseeing administration and Hurley Schnaufer Associates assisting.
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Jackson
Jackson County
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Hurley, Schnaufer & Associates of
Columbus
Rodney Lewis
Wahama Marching Band Holds Concert At Camp MASON
The Wahama High School Marching Band wrapped up a 10 day band camp at Southside with a concert for parents and visitors. Directors Yeage and Waybright praised the band for attitude and work, noting planned activities including a festival and initiation night. Beth Knight received recognition for dedication. thanks were extended to donors who aided the camp.
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Camp Mason
Wahama
Southside
Charles Yeage
David Waybright
Beth Knight
Unemployment Claims Drop for Week in Hocking Valley
Claims in the Hocking Valley fell by 90 for the week ending Aug 28. Total 861 with Logan reporting 31 initial, 262 continued, 94 extended and Athens 34 initial, 333 continued, 107 extended. Local job openings listed include one general office clerk, two cooks, two waitstaff, and one security guard.
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Logan
Hocking Valley
Athens
Friendly Circle Senior Citizens Meet Friday
Chauncey group schedules a 6 p.m. meeting at their clubhouse with Mildred Smith as dinner committee chair. Racine school board holds a session tonight at the high school.
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Chauncey
Mildred Smith
Racine
Souther Board of Education
Glouster Sidewalk Sales Planned for Labor Day Weekend
Glouster merchants announce Friday and Saturday sidewalk sales in observance of Labor Day and the Old Settlers Reunion. Emerson's Family Store, Variety Store, Gift Shop, Clothes Hanger, Walkers, the Economy and the Mod Shop participate, with Rose Sewing Nook cutting prices and Pat Bills offering salon specials. Some shops run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Others 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clothes Hanger to host Saturday 8:45 p.m. style show at Jacksonville platform.
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Glouster
Old Settlers
Emerson
Rose
Jacksonville
Vinton School Enrollment Figures Released
McARTHUR reports Vinton County schools enrolled 2,482 on Tuesday, down from 2,561 last year. Vocational school 54, Vinton County High 682, Allensville Elementary 803, Hamden Elementary 207, McArthur Elementary 393, Wilton Elementary 175, Zaleski Elementary 168.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Vocational
Vinton County High School
Allensville
Hamden
Meigs Local Teachers Aim to Decide on Wage Talks
At a Monday meeting the Meigs Local Teachers Association voted unanimously to meet at Rock Springs Grange Hall at 7 p.m. Monday to consider a course of action regarding stalled wage talks. The third Garner reunion is planned for Sunday at Dale Garner’s vacation home, inviting all descendants of George W. Garner Elizabeth Garner Abram Wells Keeton and spouses for a potluck dinner.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Rock Springs
Garner
Dale Garner
George W. and
Elizabeth Fink Garner
Abram
Martha Wells Keeton
Wellston Camp Meeting Opens on Route 327 South
The Wellston fall camp meeting begins Friday at 7 30 p m on Route 327 South. Evangelist Roy Heimbeck leads weekend services with Calvary Men's Trio and Gospel Belles. Youth groups welcome. cabins available. events include Bible study, swimming, mini golf, and a Labor Day bean dinner with a 2 p m final service. Contact camp secretary Carol McKnight at 384-5157.
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Wellston
Roy Heimbeck
Calvary Men's Trig of
Jackson
Gospel Belles of
Jackson County
Carol McKnight
CB Operators Aid in Car Recovery
A car stolen between noon and 1 p.m. Wednesday was recovered on Happy Hollow Road by the State Highway patrol. Four juveniles allegedly took the car from Mrs. Mary Jane Lax’s residence on Chestnut Street with recovery credited largely to information from local CB radio operators.
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Nelsonville
Happy Hollow Road
State Highway Patrol
Mary Jane Lax
Chestnut St
Max Valkinburg
Lax
Athens County
Vandalism Reported At Wolfe Residence In Nelsonville
Police investigate vandalism at 279 Kentner Street, Watkins Wolfe home. Residents were away Friday to Tuesday. attackers used a blunt instrument to rip the window screen and door. Screen door unlocked. no other entry attempted. Incident logged at 9 35 a m Tuesday.
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Nelsonville
Watson Wolfe
Kentner St
Wolfes
Health Clinic Closes for Labor Day Holiday
County Mental Health Clinic will be closed Monday for Labor Day and will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. Masons to Meet at Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge No. 157. The lodge opens at 7:30 p.m. and will confer the Fellow Craft Degree on one candidate.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Nelsonville
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