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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1977

Page

3

Mulligan Area Faces Higher Sewer Assessments

Mulligan Road residents may see increased assessments due to a now estimated project cost of 573 700 up from 354 770 an overrun of 219 000 The city seeks ARC funds to cover 80 percent of the overrun and plans a bonding based assessment formula The revised plan puts 279 410 of the project under assessment with methods including frontage or value received for each property.

Mulligan Road Donald Barrett Barrett

Stolen Coins and Civil War Pistol From Athens Shop

Items valued at 18 500 dollars were stolen Monday night from R and B Appliances at 93 West Union Street in Athens. Police report 1 732 foreign and antique coins worth 17 000 dollars and a Civil War pistol valued at 1 000 dollars were taken along with five 100 dollar bills. Locks were pried and the food co op in the same building was entered. A separate weekend break in damaged a desk at Athens attorney Mike Ward's Beckley building office with no theft. An attempted break in at Dr W W Patton's office caused about 20 dollars in damage.

W. Union St Athens Mike Ward Beckley South Court Street WW. Patton

Carter to Meet With Black Caucus

President Carter to meet 16 Black Caucus members in Washington to address rising black unemployment. Labor data show 14.5 percent joblessness among blacks, 40.4 percent for black youths, with whites at 6.1 percent overall at issue. Vernon Jordan and AFL-CIO President Meany voiced concern over job prospects.

Washington Carter Congressional Black Caucus House Rep Parren Mitchell Maryland White House Mitchell Labor Department Vernon Jordan National Urban League Jordan Afl-Cio George Meany

Glouster Family Reunion Attended by Extended Miller Line

Mr and Mrs Carl Miller joined a family reunion in Akron at the home of Henry and Jean Mantz. Attendees included Bob Miller Sutton W V a Eldo Spangenberg of Houston Lotilla Sadling Louise Kuts Jimmie Kuts Gladys Harrison and Norma of Akron area plus David Feathers Canton Bill Dunnette and families from Columbus.

Carl Miller Akron Henry Jean) Mantz Bob Miller Sutton W.va Eldo Margaret Miller Spangenberg Houston Texas Mitt Lotilla Miller) Sadling Louise Miller Kuts David Gangle Jimmie Kuts Gladys Harrison Norma Akron Area David Feathers Canton Bill Dunnette Columbus

OU Courses Open To Area Youth

Ohio University expands continuing education for youth pre school to high school with courses in radio production guitar music dance hockey swimming languages and art. cost 20 to 45 per quarter. open house next Wednesday 7 30 to 9 30 p m at Ba Center Ballroom registration in Continuing Education Office Tupper Hall. classes start the week of Sept 19.

Ohio University Phyllis Katz Ba Center Tupper Hall

Stover Named Operator for Plains Sewer District

Don Stover 23 of Athens Route 3 hired by Athens County Commissioners as operator for The Plains sewer and water district. He previously worked five years as an operator at the Athens Sewage Treatment Plant and holds a Class I license. Stover replaces Foster Coe who resigned citing differences with the commissioners. Dr Ernest Collins of Ohio University named to Governor's Advisory Council with jurisdictions including Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Findlay Van Wert Lockland Blue Ash Upper Arlington Mount Vernon Mansfield Canfield Chillicothe Nelsonville.

Don Stover Athens Route 3 Athens County Commissioners Plains Sewer and Water District Stover Athens Foster Coe Ernest Collins Ohio University Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Findlay van Wert Lockland Blue Ash Upper Arlington Mount Vernon Mansfield Canfield Chillicothe Nelsonville

Mrs Robinson Attends National Music Clubs Caucus

Thelma Robinson of 7 Ransom Road attended the 1977 fall session of the National Federation of Music Clubs board of directors. She has served as Ohio representative and executive committee member and held roles in the foundation for the advancement of musical arts and the past presidents assembly.

Thelma Robinson Ransom Road National Federaton of Music Clubs Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Ohio and National Federation of Music Clubs Robinson

Fifteen Cited In Wellston Incident Sparks Confrontation

Police cited 15 persons after a midnight clash between Wellston and Jackson youths. Police Chief A D Neal said both adults and juveniles faced citations as the incident spilled from Pennsylvania Avenue and 10th Street to Route 327 and McGhee Lane with no serious injuries.

Wellston Jackson A.D. Neal Pennsylvania Avenue 10Th Street Route 327 McGhee Lane

Dex Shoes Showcase Sizzling Leather Styles and Distinctive Soles

Dex shoes highlight sleek looks with glossy leather and bold design. The campaign promotes fashionable footwear featuring rich leather, modern silhouettes, and standout soles to elevate appearances.

Dex

Fire Fighters to Discuss Air Unit Plans

Athens County Fire Fighters meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at The Plains fire station to discuss an air supply unit for use by all departments. They aim to obtain a compressor to refill air tanks and house the unit at a central location for access during serious fires.

Athens County Plains Fire Station

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Mulligan Area Appalachian Regional Commission Michelle Johnson Willis, Mich Ed Scheveder Washington, Mich Black Caucus Glouster Dee Collins Mrs. Robinson Dexter Ohio Amwez Columbus Rd Loy Poplar U.S.D.A Ardinal Food Ann Howland Gary Sarver Howland and Sarver Athens Psychology Clinic
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