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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
2
Hocking County reports first-half personal property tax total of $119,118.10, up $10,013 or 9.8 percent from last year. The breakdown includes $351.10 grain taxes, $8,310.28 delinquencies, $77,757.62 tangible taxes and $32,699.15 intangible taxes with multiple district figures across townships and cities.
Perry County commissioners rejected a Tri-County Community Action Agency proposal to fund a rural bus line using federal revenue sharing. The agency sought 5000 dollars for a bus driver’s salary to extend service from Athens and Hocking counties into Perry County, but the board passed a resolution refusing any involvement. Roger McCauley called the move a severe setback that could delay bus service delivery in the county.
County probate notices name Jean L. Smith as administrator with the will annexed of Gladys Williams estate and Louella M. Smith as executrix of Mary Ellen Mathias estate. Marriage licenses issued for William Konkler and Florence Staley and for Timothy Helber and Jan Jones. Accounts filed for Richard Brown guardian of Charles L. Brown, William Stiers guardian of Fannie Pierce, Richard Gerken administrator of Ethel Cramblit, Jeanette Hand executrix of Grace Boring, Alice Steel administratrix of John R. Steel, Russell Karshner executor of Tillie Scott, and Florence Hooper administratrix of Hugh F. Hooper.
A Gibisonville reader laments tar seeping from a resurfaced Route 678 edges. Without sidewalks residents risk tar on feet and rugs. the state highway department was asked to sand the tar and did so, with one man shoveling sand along the road.
A second swimming class for beginners aged six to nine starts Monday at 10 30 a m due to high demand. The addition aims to accommodate many requests from parents and guardians seeking early instruction in a supportive group setting.
Nelsonville obtained a 3700 dollar federal grant from the Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development under the Omnibus Crime Control Act to renovate the city jail and upgrade the police department. The city will add 1300 toward a 5000 project with work starting Monday including new plumbing lighting fixtures and a fresh paint job. The police renovation is underway and slated for completion this week with paneling carpeting new ceiling removal of a mantel and a new door.
Summer kiddie shows at Chakeres Theater run Mondays with doors opening at 11 30 a.m. and performances at noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are available from Farmers & Merchants Bank Log Cabin Restaurant Krogers White s Sohio Logan Federal Savings and Loan Charlie Bush s Restaurant Leffler s Marathon station and Jack s Surplus City.
A rehearsal for the 1973 74 Logan Chieftain marching band is planned from 6 to 8 p m Monday in the LHS band room. New music for the coming season will be distributed.
An adult beginners class begins at 6 p.m. Monday at the city swimming pool. Participants should arrive at 6. The instructor is Greg West.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hewitt of Youngstown announce the birth of their son Robert Paul on June 6 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Chester Hewitt of Logan and Delbert Unger of Lowell. Mr Hewitt recently earned a BS in business administration from Youngstown State University. The Congreves announce the June 17 birth of their daughter Tricia Lynn. Grandparents are Edwin Turner and Leonard Congreve, with great grandmother Elizabeth Hanner. Sigma Phi Gamma sorority plans a box social and swimming party June 25. Sandy Nixon of 517 North Walnut Street is admitted for surgery and welcomes cards. County extension to test pressure canners July 10 at Hocking Youth Center. Beverly Ellinger to provide details.
Frederick L. Weghorst, cashier of Citizens Bank, is among 132 Ohio bankers who completed the second year of instruction at the Ohio School of Banking. Sponsored by the Ohio Bankers Association with Ohio University, the program trains 280 officers annually. Graduation exercises were held Friday, June 15, ending the 20th annual one week session.
Ohio University hosts an open house for a two year mental health degree program. Staff and alumni will discuss career opportunities and 30 fall openings. June graduates Norma J. Dishong and Patricia McConnell are named from Nelsonville.
City police investigated a minor accident on E Second Street at 1250 hours. Donna Jean Mays 18 of 565 E Second Street pulled from an alley and struck a parked car owned by Mark M Ricketts of 580 E Second Street. She was cited for improper backing.
Funeral services for Eber Poling 83 of Glouster Rt. 3 will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home Nelsonville with the Rev. Roy Ballard officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery with American Legion Post 420 providing military honors. He died Wednesday at Mark Rest Home McConnelsville. Survivors include a brother Clarence East Canton and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Robinette Dixon Buchtel and Mrs. LaDonna Howard Columbus.
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