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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

7

Rural Development Act Co-Sponsored By Miller

Washington congressman Clarence E. Miller co sponsors the Rural Development Act of 1971 aimed at boosting rural economies and living conditions. The bill expands FHA loan authority for industrial and rural development projects and allows soil service cost sharing for water and pollution projects while creating a land development corporation to aid urban rural transition. It also prioritizes federal facilities for small rural communities and removes some loan ceilings to increase program flexibility. Miller argues the act embodies extensive committee testimony and is a necessary action to revitalize rural America.

Washington Clarence E. Miller America House Agricul Farmers Home Administration FHA Soil Conservation Service United States Agricultural Land Development Corporation Miller House Agriculture Committee

Food Sanitation Funds To Arrive In Ohio Valley Counties

The Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation reports ARC grants totaling 7 736 dollars with 4 000 local match for Athens and Hocking counties to survey food establishments for preventing food borne disease. Lawrence County and Ironton City Health Departments receive 7 611 dollars with 4 000 local funds for inspections and education. Programs cover regulations inspections education and environmental improvements to support continued funding.

Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Athens Hocking Lawrence Appalachian Regional Commission Tenth District Clarence E. Miller ARC Athens- Hocking Lawrence County Ironton City

Open House for Students Hosted by Sowles

President and Mrs. Claude R. Sowle invite students living in outside housing and residents of Irvine Grosvenor Wilson Treadley Gamertsfelder Voight Bryan halls and South Green Buildings 3 and 4 to a student open house at their home from 3 to 5 p m Sunday. Faculty and staff will assist in welcoming guests. Emad Mikhail elected president of the Athens High School Junior Class with John Kerr Kim Smith and Sally Smith as officers. Athens Cub Scout Pack 71 plans a 7 30 p m meeting at Central Avenue United Methodist Church inviting boys and parents. A gospel sing is set for Saturday at 7 p m at Grahams Chapel Church featuring Heaven Bound Trio of Columbus and The Bissell Brothers.

Claude R. Sowle Irvine Grosvenor Wilson Treadley Gamertsfelder Voight Bryan South Green Sowles Emad Mikhail Athens High School John Kerr Kim Smith Sally Smith Athens Central Avenue United Methodist Church Grahams Chapel Church Coolville Ridge County Road Heaven Bound Trio of Columbus Bissell Brothers

The Plains Considers Halloween Party Alternative

The Plains PTA forms a committee to study replacing beggars night with an evening Halloween party for local children. Concerns include dark streets and Route 682 traffic hazards. Residents may express views by mail or phone to the committee and potential donors.

Plains PTA Box The Roger Kasler Ann Pickens

Malamatinis Attends Safety Meet in Columbus

Jon E. Malamatinis environmental health consultant at Ohio University attended the 1972 All Ohio Safety Congress and Exhibit in Columbus. Sponsored by the Ohio Industrial Commission Division of Safety and Hygiene the event gathers labor industry and government reps and runs April 25 26 27 at the Sheraton Columbus Motor Hotel.

Columbus Jon E. Malamatinis Ohio University Ohio Industrial Commission Division of Safety and Hygiene Sheraton-Columbus Motor

Ca det of the Month named for August in CAP squadron

Matthew Rowe, 15, son of Mrs. W. J. Rowe of Athens, was named Cadet of the Month for August at the September Civil Air Patrol Lancaster Composite Squadron 1002 meeting. He is an Athens High School student and Boy Scout, joined the squadron in January 1970. Nelsonville changes polling places new site Odd Fellows Hall on Jackson Street replaces Ruby Evans' garage for Second Precinct Fourth Ward.

Matthew Rowe W. J. Rowe Athens Civil Air Patrol Lancaster Rowe Athens High School Boy Scouts Fourth Ward Odd Fellows Hall Jackson Street Ruby Evans

PTA Carnival and Rummage Sale Planned in Reedsville

Riverview PTA met at the school with Mrs Frances Reed leading prayer and Teresa Smith leading the pledge. The unit voted to hold a carnival and rummage sale on October 9 and discussed dues, room mother notifications, chair needs, and a subscription to the Ohio PTA magazine.

Reedsville Riverview PTA Frances Reed Teresa Smith Marilyn Hannum Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Cincinnati Pauline Myers Eleanor Knight Ohio Pta Belgium Whitehead Dolores Frank

Firemen Answer 2 Alarms In Athens Evening

Athens firemen answered two alarms within 30 minutes on Wednesday evening. Emergency squad units went to the A and P Supermarket on Stimson Avenue at 5 07 p m for Ron ald Terry 26 of 156 E State St who was ill and taken to Hudson Health Center. A second alarm followed at 5 37 p m at the home of Mrs Ben Scott 17 Ondis Ave where a pan of food on the kitchen range had boiled dry and was smoking.

Athens A&p Stimson Avenue Ronald Terry E. State St Hudson Health Center Ben Scott Ondis Ave

Hospital births and transfers report and safety statistic note

O Bleness Memorial Hospital lists numerous birth announcements for families in the Plains Nelsonville Athens Amesville Logan Glouster and surrounding areas along with transfers to Veterans Hospital Chillicothe and other facilities. The National Safety Council reports a 0 percent decrease in fatal firearms accidents for 1970 while Thailand agrees to supply 120000 tons of rice to the Philippines on a 12 year served payment plan.

National Safety Council Thailand Philippines

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