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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1973

Page

8

West Logan sewer hearing draws large turnout

More than 100 West Logan residents attended the public hearing on a proposed sewer project. Otto A. Shaw of the Hocking County Commissioners explained the plan and fielded questions. Project engineer Tom Bickford estimated total costs at 842000 with 650000 for construction and noted two federal grants of 285000 and 171000.

Norma Gable Logan West Logan Otto A. Shaw Hocking County Commissioners Tom Bickford Burgess and Niple Housing and Urban Development South Logan Bickford

Chief Warns of State Burning Law

Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg warns residents about Ohio open burning regulations that took effect Friday. The Ohio EPA bans burning trash domestic wastes landscape waste and leaves in restricted areas within city corporate limits and certain areas outside municipalities.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Ohio Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Ohio Epa

Barton Named Vinton Health Commissioner

Dr. D W Barton is named commissioner of the Vinton County Health Department. A Vinton Rural High School alumnus of 1952, he earned a B S from Muskingum College and a DVM from Ohio State University in 1967, and he will continue private veterinary practice from Hamden with wife Dollie and three children in Vinton County. The regional plan calls for a $386000 county cost split between property assessments and monthly user charges, with front foot assessments at about $12.35 and a $9.90 per residence plus $8 for a second residence user fee. Residents may object in writing within five days. construction could start in 60 days and take about 12 months.

McArthur D. W. Barton Vinton County Bickford Don Robers Hocking County

Ohio Constitution amendments seek tax use and court reforms

Amended House Joint Resolution No 13 and related measures propose to value agricultural land by current use, authorize forestry tax exemptions, and fund Vietnam era compensation. They seek amendments to Articles II XII IV VIII, create court divisions, set judge rules, and authorize bonds for compensation. Public notices declare bids for salt purchases and legal notices of foreclosure and unknown heirs in Athens area.

State of Ohio Supreme Court Court of Common Pleas Court of Appeals General Assembly Courts of Appeals Courts of Common Pleas Common Pleas United States Board of Commissioners State Treasury State General Revenue Fund Vietnam Conflict Compensation Bond Retirement Fund Vietnam Merchant Marine Ted W. Brown Senate Secretary of State

Turner Resigns as Chief of Staff at Hocking Valley Hospital

Dr. Ken Turner has resigned as chief of staff effective last Friday at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Dr. Jack Rauch will serve as interim chief of staff until year end. Board cites personal reasons and praises Turner's service. August metrics show increases in census and surgeries. next report will include August and September figures.

Rachelmacher Arledge

Hocking Court Hears 2 Cases and Forfeits Bonds

Logan county judge James Stilwell presided over five cases with six bonds forfeited. Hubert R. Bailey, 42, of Nelsonville Route 1, and William B. McCloy, 63, of 31 Hunter St., pleaded guilty to intoxicated driving, each fined 150 dollars and costs, given three days in jail, and had licenses suspended 30 days.

LOGAN Hocking County James Stilwell Hubert R. Bailey Nelsonville William B. McCloy Hunter St Woodrow Walters New Straitsville Donald A. Robers Greendale Bonnie Garzone E. Bowen St Mayor's Court Hazel Reed Miss Garzone Rick L. Forst Columbus Eleanor L. Taylor Amanda George G. Karnes James L. Hill Waterville James T. Baldwin James A. Brandewie Toledo

Wreck Driver Cited After Intersection Collision

Logan Thomas L. Shields, 23, Rockbridge, cited for DUI after a 9 30 p.m. crash at W Hunter Street and Washington Avenue involving Harold Sheets, 43. Damage to Sheets and Shields vehicles noted. Several others cited or jailed for disturbing the peace or fines. mayor's court dates set for October 6.

Sheets Shields Richard Carpenter Kathy East Street Carpenter Millard Bryan W. Hunter Street Grace FE. Frasure Third St Homer Avenue E. Main Street

Store Gets Face Lift In Nelsonville

The Cable Co storefront on W Washington Street receives aluminum paneling over display windows giving a harvest gold highlight. At Canal and Fulton Streets steel beams and roof frames rise for the new L S Store with footers and concrete sub floor poured. The Fulton Street store will move to the new site upon completion.

Nelsonville Cable Co W. Washington Street L-S Canal and Fulton Streets Fulton Street

Athens County tax valuations revised with public hearing set

Notice states tax returns are revised and valuations will be completed by September 20 1973. Inspection available at Athens County Auditor Office Court House Athens Ohio. Hearing scheduled October 3 1973 at 9:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time at the Auditor's Office Athens Ohio. Ruth H Seaman Athens County Auditor. Dates listed 9-20 to 10-1.

Public Service Safety Athens Omo Athens County Auditor Court House Ohio Ruth H. Seaman

Appointment of Carol L Cunningham Executrix in Stewart Ohio

Carol Lois Cunningham of Stewart Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the estate of Joseph Frank Cunningham deceased of Stewart Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated September 12 1973 Harold J Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate Division. 9-18 9-25 10-2

Tommy Lee Smith United States District Court For Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division United States Tommy L. Smith Athens County Ohio Nelsonville Athens Janett Hartley Recorder's Office Lot Adams Street Joseph P. Kinneary United States District Court Joseph P Carol Lois Cunningham P.O. Box Stewart Joseph Frank Cunningham Harold J. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate Division

Mary Doss Named Administratrix of Fannie Doss Estate

Mary Doss of Route 2 Coolville Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Fannie Doss of Athens County Ohio. Appointment dated September 13 1973 by Judge Lowell B. Howard of the Court of Common Pleas with notice dates September 18 25 and October 2 1973.

Divorce Petition Filed Against Unknown Defendant Holcomb

Melvena Holcomb filed for divorce in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Case CL 73 350 seeking sole ownership of real estate and further relief. The case will be heard November 20 1973 as scheduled by Clerk Marjorie Mitchell after notice publication.

Raymond T. Holcomb Melvena Holcomb Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

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Barton Vinton Glouster Meetings Chit Chat Club Annie Rowe Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Dock 2 Thetate Common Pleas Courts Ing Vietnam Republic of Vietnam Southeast Asia Armed Forces Veterans Administration of the United States Department of Defense Department of Defense Vietnam Conflict Compensation Fund United States OF America State OF Ohio Office OF the Secretary OF State Phil Goldsberry Turner Hocking Court Mary Doss Coolville Fannie Doss Lowell B. Howard Judge Court of Common Pleas Marjorie Mitchell
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