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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1977

Page

8

Congress Poised to Tackle Energy and Tax Bills

The Senate moves to ban cars under 16 mpg rising to 21 by 1985 as part of an energy bill. House action also includes raising the minimum wage to 2.65 next year. Bert Lance faces Senate scrutiny while gas pricing and oil taxes spark debate. Congress aims to finish 1978 budget legislation by Thursday.

Washington Senate House Carter Bert Lance Lance Georgia Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn Charles Percy R-Ill Senate Finance Committee Senate Energy Committee Robert C. Byrd D-W.va House Ways and Means House-Senate

Court records list multiple disorderly conduct and speeding fines

Edna Johnson and others from Reedsville to Pomeroy face charges with fines up to 50 dollars for disorderly conduct and speeding. Detainees include James Cordray, Clifton Molis, James Reese, Roy Elmer, Frank Weatherholt, and others with varying amounts. Casual notes record Labor Day weekend visits and a Retired Teachers Association meeting in Amesville.

Edna Johnson Reedsville Larry Richard Anthony Lacomb Tuppers Plains James Cordray McConnelsville Clifton Molis Cheshire James Reese Galion Roy Elmer Clifton Frank Weatherholt Mitchell House Rising Sun Ind Steven Rair Reading Curtis Biffle Pomeroy Dana Murray Sandyville W.V Lewis Smith Donald Hackworth Jean Delph Elyria Franklin Gilis Middleport Franklin Giles Michael Peirse Ruth Smith Racine John Hankln

Southeast Ohio Weather Forecast for Tuesday

Partly cloudy tonight with Lows in upper 50s to low 60s. Tuesday mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight and 40 percent Tuesday. Highs near 80. Extended outlook shows chances of showers through Wednesday to Friday with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s to 60s. Lake Erie waters nearshore winds 10 to 15 knots with waves 1 foot or less. Field operations may face delays due to light rainfall and dry conditions improving briefly.

Ohio West Lake Shore Lake Shore East Central Lake Erie Cleveland

Glouster Garden Club Installs Officers for New Year

Glouster Garden Club installed officers at the September meeting led by Mrs. Wanda Kittle. New officers included Diane Angle as vice president Mildred Harrison as secretary and Pauline Myers as treasurer. A Duluth trip to Dawes Arboretum was planned for Oct 8 and members were reminded to bring fair entries to Mildred Harrison’s home by Oct 6. The County Fair will be held Oct 7-8 at the Athens County Mental Health Center.

Glouster Wanda Kittle Glouster Garden Club Diane Angle Mildred Harrison Pauline Myers Burr Oak Mae Jones Ina Gordon Dawes Arboreteum Athens County Mental Health Center

Pomeroy Meigs Senior Center Week of Activities

The Meigs Senior Citizens Center at Pomeroy Junior High School lists daily activities Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. including cards, crafts, chorus, kitchen band, social security help, games, horseshoes, sing along, art class, and bowling. Saturday features Yesteryear II from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a nutrition program 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pomeroy Meigs Senior Citizens Center Pomeroy Junior High School Yesteryear

Population of Seychelles Islands

The Seychelles Islands, once a French colony and later under British rule, now host about 60 000 residents. The population mainly descends from freed African slaves and Indian communities with mixed heritage.

Seychelles Islands France Great Britain

Band Parents To Meet For Trimble Middle School Instrument Testing

Trimble Middle School students in south and sixth grades underwent an instrument demonstration. New band members were tested for suitable instruments. A 6:30 p.m. meeting at the High School Auditorium will help parents secure a good beginning instrument. The tester was from Coffman Music Center Marietta. For questions call Mr. Rowe at 767-2810 or 767-2578.

Jacksonville Trimble Middle School Coffman Music Center Marietta Rowe

Emergency Runs Report From Athens Fire Squad

Emergency runs list four incidents in Athens with the fire squad aiding individuals. Mary Adams, 71, from 12 Herrold Ave, taken to O'Bleness Hospital with chest pains. Jeffrey Paulson, 19, of Seven Hills, transported to O'Bleness after a possible knee injury. Florence Houck, 78, from 40 Maplewood Drive, to O'Bleness after a fall. Julie Sciarappa, 18, of Sandusky, injured when struck by a car near Richland Avenue and West Green, taken to O'Bleness.

Mary Adams Herrold Ave O’bleness Jeffrey Paulson Seven Hills Atkinson House Florence Houck Maplewood Drive

Athens clubs and events outline for Monday evening

Athens Chapter 175 of the Order of Eastern Star schedules a 7 30 p m program presenting 25 year pins at the Athens Masonic Temple with Peggy Jagers. Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma meets at 24 Morris Ave with officers due by 7 p m and session at 8 p m. Mon night Club gathers 7 30 p m with Leona Burson at 12 Mill St. Glouster Kiwanis Club meets 6 p m at Hotel Gordon. Past Matrons of Thea Chapter 192 holds 7 30 p m at Glouster Masonic Temple.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Athens Masonic Temple Alpha Tau Sigma Phi Gamma Peggy Jagers Morris Ave Leona Burson Mill St Glouster

Athens area clubs schedule fall dinners and meetings

The Athens area calendar lists the Democratic Women’s Club fall dinner at Athens Country Club with social hour at 5 30 p m and dinner at 6 30 p m with tickets priced at 5 per person and information via 593 6216. Various church and civic groups meet including United Methodist Women and Al Anon with times from 8 p m to noon, plus Boy Scouts, Masonic events, and a Red Cross bloodmobile event at First United Methodist Church with free parking at the city garage and babysitting at St Paul Ca Church.

Athens Area Democratic Women's Club Athens Country Club First Presbyterian Women's Executive Board Carolyn Reed Tulane Rd United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church Athens Fellowship Hall Fellowship Athens High School Federation Circle CCL Joseph Merkel Angel Ridge Tom Perry Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Paramathia Lodge F&am Athens Masonic Temple Child Guidance Circle Robert Shamp Richard Whitman Athens Emblem Club Bloodmobile Athens County The American Red Cross First United Methodist Church S. College St St. Paul Ca’ Church

Hospital Notes List Of Patients From Nelsonville Area

A long roster of patients and associated towns is listed including Ville Delena Tremper Log an Randy Hooper Trimble Helen Charney The Plains Pamela Erdy Sanford Mingus Verna Leroy Carl West William Hartley Glouster Debbie Jones Fran cis Arnold New Marshfield Randy Woodrum McArthur Alice Foster transferred to a Columbus bus hospital Richard Gillian Donald Lantz Betty Johnson Marlene Richards Anthony Owens Brenda McCathern Michael Pritchard Mrs P David Sullivan and son Wayne Wingett Brian Thompson Steve Harris Charles Courtney Mrs Alma Johnson Mrs Betty Hopstetter Mrs Theda Graham Joseph Williams David Williams all of Nelsonville Joyce McQuaid Carbon Hill Mrs Beverly Brown Millfield Mrs Mary Walker New Straitsville Mrs Florence Patton New Lexington Mrs Juliane Murray City Steve Berry Carbon Hill Mrs Leona Gleason Junction City Rose Barnhart Mrs Carol Walbrown Mrs Juanita Barnhart Mrs Lucille Wright Mrs Sonya Decker Norman Simpkins Francis Kidwell Mrs Gertrude Darling Mrs Goldie Brunston Mrs Marie Whitmore Mrs Janice Rogers Euchlid Hitchcock Mrs Mary Klinebrier Miss Kelly Dishong Mrs Kathy Barnhart Gilbert Waldeck Mrs Elizabeth Davenport Jerry Dearing.

Alice Foster Columbus Richard Gillian Donald Lantz Betty Johnson Marlene Richards Anthony Owens Brenda McCathern Carl West Michael Pritchard P. David Sullivan Wayne Wingett Brian Thompson Steve Harris Charles Courtney Alma Johnson Betty Hopstetter Theda Graham Joseph Williams David Williams Nelsonville Joyce McQuaid Carbon Hill Beverly Brown Millfield Mary Walker New Straitsville Florence Patton New Lexington Juliane Murray City Steve Berry Leona Gleason Junction City Rose Barnhart Carol Walbrown Juanita Barnhart Lucille Wright Sonya Decker Norman Simpkins Francis Kidwell Gertrude Darling Goldie Brunston Marie Whitmore Janice Rogers Euchlid Hitchcock Mary Klinebrier Kelly Dishong Kathy Barnhart Gilbert Waldeck Elizabeth Davenport Jerry Dearing

Gallia County Gas Well Completed by Logan Firm

Gallia Gallia County report notes a gas producing well on the Frederick Thompson property in Addison Two. Charles A. Orwig completed the well, yielding 150000 cubic feet of gas and eight barrels of oil daily, on the Gallia County site.

Gallipolis Addision Gallia County Logan Ohio Oil and Gas Association Charles A. Orwig Frederick Thompson

Eastern Band Boosters Meet Opens School Year

TUPPERS PLAINS The first meeting of the Eastern Local Band Boosters for the new year will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school band room. New officers will be elected and banquet plans discussed. Parents of all local school levels are eligible for membership.

Tuppers Plains

Glouster Youth Charles Roberts Killed in Motorcycle Wreck

Charles William Roberts 17 of 31 Embry Street Glouster died Saturday afternoon on old railroad tracks near Oakdale Road after a high speed motorcycle crash. He was not wearing a helmet and was thrown from the bike. Police report the incident occurred around 3 p.m. near Glouster. Burial details are not provided.

Glouster Charles William Roberts Embry St Athens Mansfield Evelyn Lunsford Roberts Denzil Roberts Kentucky Fried Chicken Trimble High School National Honor Society Terri King Roberts Charles Everett Donna Paul Vinnie Roberts Glouster Church of Christ Tom Crafton Glouster Cemetery van Fossen Funeral Home

Nelsonville Church Social Hosts Mrs Lloyd Evans

Nelsonville events note a church social on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the social rooms with Mrs Lloyd Evans on the program alongside other activities and attendees expected.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans

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