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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1971
Page
5
Logan City Council approved applying for EDA grants covering up to 80 percent for South Logan water lines and for two sanitary sewer projects in West Logan. A third grant would fund TOPICS traffic light aid. Officials warn matching funds are required and timing is tight with Nov. 1 deadline.
Mayor M. B. Haney told council the city could qualify for up to 50 percent funding under the TOPICS program for a new citywide traffic light system. He described prior grants of 70 000 from Issue One and noted engineering surveys, state approvals, and upcoming field checks to finalize plans and bids.
The Womens Society of Christian Service at Hope United Methodist Church met with president Mary Showers opening the session and stressing time use for a rewarding year. Judge Roy Gilliland spoke on delinquency and community responsibility to steer youth, followed by a fellowship dinner plan for Nov 20.
Logan city and county officials met to discuss the West Logan Sewerage System amid ongoing debate. A federal grant is under consideration and a new contract with the city to process sewage is needed. Mayor M B Haney said no concrete outcome emerged. another meeting is set for Monday with multiple officials and engineers attending.
Three Nelsonville Emblem Club members travel to the Supreme Emblem Club Convention at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans Louisiana Memorial services are held Thursday for deceased members Dorothy Kun zman and Opal Odenthal The Nelsonville president Julia Krakau past president Shirley Crane and press correspondent Lee Barrows will return Sunday The September meeting is canceled with the next meeting set for October 12.
The York Township Democrat Club holds a meeting at 7 30 p.m. Thursday at the Democratic Headquarters on Columbus Street in Nelsonville. All Democratic ticket municipal candidates are urged to attend and the public is welcome. Refreshments will follow.
The Women's Association of the First United Presbyterian Church in Logan will host the Scioto Presbyterial Fall District meeting Tuesday. District president Mrs. George C. Shaw will preside at morning and afternoon sessions from 10 to noon and 1 15 to 3. Luncheon at Blosser's Restaurant at 12 15. Reservations with Mrs. Jay Nimon by Saturday. call 389 4355. Main speaker Mrs. Chang Park of Korea will discuss The Meaning of Life. Mrs. Donald Dallas of Wilmington assists in parts of the program.
A Wellston home at 203 West B Street suffered about 15000 in damages after a kitchen fire at 10 57 a m Monday. The blaze gutted the kitchen and caused smoke and water damage throughout the house. Charles Williams was the resident, and investigators believe the fire began after he left for work. The damage was 10000 to the structure and 5000 to contents. Gov Louis B Nunn reports 9000 new jobs in Eastern Kentucky over 344 years due to industrial growth.
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