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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1976

Page

5

Nelsonville Chief Valkinburg Honored at Dinner

Police Chief Max Valkinburg of Nelsonville was saluted at a Saturday night event at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge. He received a recliner chair and gift certificate as he plans to retire after 30 years with the Nelsonville Police Department.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Valkinburg Richard Morgan Joe Simms Athens County Nelsonville Police Department Carl Young Young George Bateman Morgan Ray Misner Tim Irwin Ray Kendall Robert Bumgardner Jack Kirkendall Buchtel Kirkendall CETO Oral Daugherty Athens County Sheriff's Department Harold Shields Ohio Police Chiefs Association International Police Chiefs Association Hocking Technical College Tri-County Technical Institute Ohio Peace Officers Training School

Officers Elected By Church Women at Alfred United Methodist

Alfred United Methodist Church Women elected new officers Nellie Parker as president June Stearns as vice president Helen Woode as secretary Nina Robinson as treasurer Emma Finch as missions and nominating chair Thelma Henderson as program material Osie Follrod as membership The group planned to attend the district meeting in Nelsonville Thursday from 6 30 to 9 30 p m A district secretary’s retirement was noted and officers’ names were sought Magazines subscriptions were renewed A missions report by Emma Finch and a program led by Thelma Henderson titled Mission Starts with People opened the meeting which began with prayer and a hymn led by Mrs Parker The next meeting is Oct 19 at Mrs Henderson’s home with June Stearns giving the opening service Potluck refreshments followed.

Nellie Parker June Stearns Helen Woode Nina Robinson Emma Finch Thelma Henderson Osie Follrod Nelsonville Parker

CB Radio Stolen at Logan High School

A CB base radio valued at 85 dollars was stolen from Logan Senior High School over the weekend. Ed Killoran reports the offices were ransacked and the intruder tried to pry the teachers lounge machine and damaged several doors. Entry came through a second story window. BCI investigators assist.

Logan Logan Senior High Ed Killoran Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation

Bathroom and Auto Fires Cause Damages in Three Local Incidents

In Nelsonville a bathroom fire at 185 Edward St caused light interior wall damage due to defective wiring. At Mount St Mary Hospital a dryer fire in the laundry area damaged the appliance. In Logan an auto fire at Union Furnace service station severely damaged a vehicle owned by Steve Miller with unknown cause.

Nelsonville Robert Hollenbaugh Edward St Mount St. Mary Hospital Logan — City Union Furnace Steve Miller

Circle Plans Rummage Sale at First Presbyterian Church

The Lois Circle of First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will host a rummage sale in the church social room on Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Rummage may be brought Thursday after noon or evening. The circle meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church with Miss Mildred Roberts and Mrs. J.L. Evans in charge and members are asked to bring a lunch.

Nelsonville Lois Circle First Presbyterian Church Mildred Roberts J.L. Evans

Safety drives in UMW convention push tough mine health rules

United Mine Workers delegates hear Harry Patrick recount his brother's death as they adopt tough safety proposals. They seek full time union safety reps at each mine, funded training, EMTs on every shift, asbestos elimination, dust monitoring, diesel bans, and transfer options for black lung cases. Patrick notes two brothers’ deaths halted opening day.

Cincinnati United Mine Workers Harry Patrick Patrick UMW Robert Garrett Federal Mining Enforcement and Safe Ty Administration MESA

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