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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1974
Page
2
Ohio agriculture director notes 17 million acres hurt as drought cuts grain output nationwide. Northern Ohio suffers from dry spells while Southeastern rains limit losses. Gov. Gilligan campaigns with Abercrombie who says farmers get 40 cents of every dollar spent on food and face rising costs.
Consulting engineer George Mara told county commissioners on Monday that The Plains sewer system is ready. They certified the sewer assessments, allowing residents to connect and pay by Oct 9 without interest, or have costs added to 1975 tax duplicates. MeMo Construction Co. is bonded for $1.7 million to guarantee completion.
Rex Alvin Ballinger 24 of The Plains weds Laura Helen Michael 21 of The Plains Cecil Donnell 26 of Athens weds Linda Sohl 21 of Athens Curtis E. Martin 19 of Athens weds Susan Klisowski 21 of Athens Jack David McNally 22 of Amesville weds Sandra Skilfner 17 of Amesville
Critics accuse the governor of not backing the measure while interest in the 1974 surplus highway funds is reported at 10.7 million dollars. Gilligan argues that issuing bonds is a reasonable method to finance capital improvements if the bonds are repaid.
Gov. John Gilligan urged voters to demand high standards for public officials at a Nelsonville fundraiser for Jane Smith. He backed diverting highway tax interest to construction while warning it could cut funds for other programs and emphasized education funding as a priority. He cited projected state aid increases for Athens County schools and discussed closing Hocking Honor Camp due to court rulings affecting inmate transfers.
Herbert Carson, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Carson, spoke to the Athens Knights of Columbus about his Buckeye Boys State experience at Ashland College. He was joined by Jim Balding, post commander, and T Crossen Post 21, American Legion counsellor. Carson, a senior at Federal Hocking High School, hopes to study pharmacy, and DeMolay leader Meigs Chapter Middleport spoke in support of the program.
An advertisement from Beltone of Chicago invites readers to request a free non operating miniature hearing aid. The unit weighs under a third of an ounce and is worn at the ear with no body head wires. No cost and no obligation are stated, request via Dept. 2264 Beltone Electronics Chicago 60646.
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