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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1976

Page

5

Hocking Commissioners Discuss Day Care Funds and Projects

Hocking County leaders report potential funds to keep the Tri-County Community Action Agency day care in Logan open if a two month extension of the Title XX contract is approved. State and local officials cite possible state funds and reduced center rates. Other actions include sewer bond signings, road name change proposals, and hiring a Title I counselor.

Peg Parker Logan Tri- County Community Action Agency John Bumgardner Hocking County Commissioners CAA Rober Patton Bumgardner Claire Ball Michael Harter Patton Judy Miller Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Gradison Bonding Co West Logan Sewer Unger Road Benton Laurel Kriin Unger Keck Road Benton Twp Postal Service Sam Wert Paul Hartman West Logan Lake Moor

Forum on Nelsonville children’s mental health centers urged

Thirty eight attendees at the Nelsonville Children’s Mental Health Forum called for community care centers for emotionally handicapped children after the Nelsonville Center’s closing. The 648 Board spanning Athens, Hocking and Vinton Counties discussed plans, funding gaps, and potential sites at Athens Mental Health Center, while proposing a district advisory board and monthly sessions with broad public involvement.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Children’s Mental Health Forum Mount St. Mary Hospital Community Mental Health and Andrea Neilson Dayton Athens Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Athens O'Leary Andrew Neilson Lynn Hungerford Services Board

Dissent Flares at UMW Convention As Unity Talks Unravel

United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller opened the international convention with a call for unity but dissident delegates clashed over rules seating and procedures. The Day ended amid confusion as Miller faced objections from Harry Patrick and Mike Trbovich while Trbovich urged action on morale and retirement fund issues.

Cincinnati, Ohio United Mine Worker Arnold Miller United States Canada Miller UMW Harry Patrick Edward Weide Nemacolin Mike Trbovich Miller Trbovich International Executive Board International Safety Division Mesa Nixon Wildcat

Evening Classes Prepared for Main and Regional Campuses

The university has prepared a schedule of evening classes for both the main and regional campuses. Dr Robert Boyd says the list covers 45 areas from art history to zoology. Copies go to industrial plants along the Ohio River and to school officials in Southeastern Ohio. Registration for fall quarter remains open through Oct 5.

Onto University Robert Boyd Ohio River Ohio Boyd Cutler Hall Chubb Hall

Candidate Night Set In Glouster With Candidates Support

The Trimble Two Democratic Club met at Mrs. Sadie Parks home. They scheduled Meet the Candidate Night for October 5 at the Glouster Moose Hall. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Each county office candidate will receive a $100 campaign contribution.

Glouster Trimble Two Democratic Club Sadie Parks Glouster Moose Hall

Middleport Women Plan Year of Programs Theme Women in America and World

The Middleport Business and Professional Women set a six month program plan around the theme Women in America and Women in the World with monthly speakers at Columbia Gas of Ohio. Updates include budget by Louise Davis and funds from bottle caps auctions and jewelry sales. The club honors Julia McComas and notes Wanda Eblin and Terti Miller as traveling and attendance award winners.

Mibu Middleport America Columbia Gas of Ohio Co Dollie Hayes Meigs County Louise Davis Burr Oak Lodge Joan Wood Trenton Julia McComas Wanda Eblin Terti Miller

Miller High elects officers and council members

Miller High School names student council officers Carol Pompey as president Linda Barnes as vice president Donna Bunner as secretary and Eddie Nye as treasurer Additional 12th 11th and 9th graders listed as council members including Margie Harvey Susan Altier Mary Hinkle Kathy Pyle Jayne Hamilton Patti Spicer Donna Rose David Thompson Tony Davis and others

Deans List List Of Hocking Tech Summer Scholars

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College announces 33 students earned perfect 4.0 averages on the summer deans list. Additional students made the deans list with 3.0 or better. names span Athens Logan Nelsonville New Lexington Racine Trimble and Parkersburg/WV.

Nelsonville Jerry Warren All Nelsonville Betty Groshon New Laaington Nicholas Idle Connie Smith Racine Karen Sickles Ray Sally Calogar Reedsville Paul Lambert Rutland Suzanne Hogsett Trimble Rex Holxopfel Arnold Perry Wellston Elizabeth Ashworth Carla Zoulek Albany Kanya Chaisrakeo Margaret Horst Jennifer Lowry Christine MacDonald Mary Stewart John Traxler Drew Bockhard Larry Champlin Robert Fisby Jr Bridget Goble Lynda Leach Carla McaAfooes Shellie Mikler Patricia Moorehead Paul Pucke Barbara Readen Virginia Whalen Gregory Wittmer All Athens Douglas Yorde Clarence Warren Jr Buchtel Marceli Kerms Connie Fox Gallipolis Ernest Ante Glouster Linda Burns

Legion Coach Resigns After Eight Years

Webster Post of the American Legion reports coach George Nesselrod resigns after eight years with the Legion baseball team. Homer Smith notes a $214 surplus in the baseball fund and $300 allotted for next year’s expenses. Membership stands at 252. sick listed as Elza Gilmore and Dr Selim Blazewicz. Bruce Cleland to attend Leadership College.

Pomeroy Webster Post American Legion George Nesselrod Legion Nesselrod Homer Smith Bruce Cleland Elza Gilmore Selim Blazewicz Bruce Cieland American Legion Leadership College

Window Displays Planned for Chillco Days

Mrs. Virginia Carey is window displays chair man for Chillco Days in Weilston on Sept 30 to Oct 2. Merchants are asked to participate and display items such as old fans, toys, clocks, pictures, books, radios, and family memorabilia. contact Carey or listed helpers to contribute.

Weilston Virginia Carey Chillco Chillco Window Committee i Joe Kisor Jim Burton Stanley Braley

Canoe Races Set Saturday on Hocking River

The Hocking Valley Canoe Livery sponsors a 2 p.m. race on the Hocking River in front of Chieftain Drive livery. Participants include merchants industry reps service clubs churches media youths and open class. Entry is 5 per canoe with proceeds to the Hocking Logan Civic Center Fund.

LOGAN Hocking Valley Canoe Livery Hocking-Logan Civic Center Fund Hocking River Chieftain

Trimble Local Students Join Chex Label Drive

Jacksonville home economics class at Trimble Local High School collects proof of purchase seals from Chex Cereals for the Label to Table program to fund new equipment. The drive ends December 31. Call the high school or Linda Edwards at 767-2810 to contribute.

Jacksonville Trimble Linda Edwards

Lottery Winner Expects a Nice Long Vacation

Ce lest e Lafferty of Cincinnati says she and her husband will likely take a long vacation after winning 250000 in the Ohio lottery Pot O Gold. The 61 year old homemaker plans a cruise and helping seven children while possibly buying a Florida home. John Manos of Cleveland won 25000 as second prize. other Pot O Gold winners included Vernon M Mowery Danal Fulton Eugene E Hartenstein Akron Donald D Barger Dayton and Ken P Fuller Dayton. Pot O Gold numbers were 980271 30746 and Doubleplay 947 25102 162162 Winning color blue.

Cleveland Celeste Lafferty Cincinnati Florida Lafferty Stan John Manos Vernon M. Mowery Danal Fulton Eugene E. Hartenstein Akron Donald D. Barger Dayton Ken P. Fuller Ohio Lottery Don Webster

Ohio River Fish Tested for PCB Content

Researchers test Ohio River catfish for PCBs linked to cancer and birth defects. ORSANCO reports elevated PCB levels at several stations, with some values above FDA safety standards, prompting ongoing sampling at 11 river locks across Kentucky Ohio and Indiana.

Louisville, Ky Ohio River Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Orsancq Leo Weaver Orlanco Food and Drug Administration Ohio Orsanco Kentucky Indiana William Klein Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Department

Church Plans Homecoming in Jacksonville Three Day Event

The United Methodist Church in Jacksonville formerly E U B Church will host a three day homecoming starting today. The Angelahs from Sugar Grove lead services and the event includes Sunday School at 9 a m a basket dinner at 1 p m and afternoon and evening services featuring the Angelairs at 2 30 p m. Rev Robert McGee serves as minister.

Jacksonville The United Methodist Church E.U.B Church of Angelahs Sugar Grove Angelairs Robert McGee

Hamster Couple Seeks Homes for Their Babies

A hamster pair has produced new offspring and needs quick homes. Classified 76 pets and supplies offers help to find adopters for the young hamsters. Potential buyers are urged to act fast to provide loving households.

Momima Poppa Hamster

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