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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1972

Page

2

Motorists Go To Jail For Dwi In Athens County Court

In Athens County Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter sentenced John Congreve and Walter Gabriel to seven days in jail each and fines of 200 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated. Both had their licenses suspended six months. Other defendants pleaded guilty to related offenses including open container violations, hindering a police officer, and trespassing, with fines ranging from 10 to 25 dollars and costs.

Athens County Franklin Sheeter John Congreve Grove City Walter Gabriel Millersport Brian Bashore Falls Church Athens Marilyn Reany Hooper St Edward Hamilton James Hall Walter McCarthy Hayes Hall Henry Salas David Chrone James Brown Millfield

Miller opposes Rural Revenue Sharing Plan

Tenth District Rep. Clarence E. Miller told Muskingum Guernsey Rural Cooperative that the Nixon administration should drop its rural revenue sharing plan and strengthen proven programs. He warned the 1.1 billion plan would harm Appalachia and curb progress, citing the Appalachian Regional Commission's role and counties in the region. Miller praised expanding Farmers Home Administration and Soil Conservation Service as steps forward for rural needs.

Clarence E. Miller Muskingum- Guernsey Rural Cooperative, Inc Nixon Miller Ohio House Agriculure Appalachia Appalachian Regional Commission Fairfield Tenth Appalachian Muskingum Athens America Farmers Home Administration The Soil Conservation Service

Baker outlines job help plans for Athens County

Democratic candidate Helen Baker told voters in Nelsonville and Buchtel that county commissioners should aid job creation by pursuing federal employment programs, boosting tourism, and engaging the private sector. She urged shared resources for jail facilities legal aid and public health and proposed moving juvenile facilities from County Home and increasing visiting hours. She invited residents to a public meeting at the Sportsman in Athens with reservations via 593 6016.

Helen Baker Athens County Nelsonville Buchtel Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Baker Sportsman Athens Juanita Morgan

Mayor Barrett Leads Four Mile Bike-In Event in Athens

Athens Mayor Donald Barrett rode about four miles on an English racer bicycle during a Sunday bike-in in Athens County. The event, sponsored by Ohio University student Roger Kalter and County Engineer Gerald Hann, launched a new roughly ten mile route from the county fairgrounds to Route 682 and back. Barrett noted Hann will keep the path open and improve sign markings though his bike began to come apart before completion.

Athens County Athens Donald Barrett Roger Kalter Ohio University Gerald Hann Hope’s Barrett Hann

Last Chance To Register for May Primary in Athens County

Athens County residents who are unregistered must act by 9 p.m. to vote in the May primary. The Athens County Board of Elections office in the county courthouse will stay open until the deadline to accept registrations.

Athens County Athens County Board of Elections

Local and National Weather Forecast Summary

Cloudy tonight with rain likely and possible thundershowers. Lows mid 30s. Tuesday mainly cloudy and cooler with morning showers or snow flurries. highs in the 40s. Rain in the East and West Coast Monday. snow in parts of the East. Snow flurries for Great Lakes and northern Midwest. Cold Midwest, warm Southwest and Southeast. Yesterday's high 41, low 26. precipitation 0.15 in this month. year to date 9.62 in. Barometer 30.11 at 9 am.

Great Lakes States Midwest

Auto Stolen While Owner Was Away

Mrs Eileen Hall of Coolville reported her 1969 Dodge Coronet stolen over the weekend while she was in West Virginia. Deputies said she last saw the car Thursday and had removed the keys. the car had little gas. Serial WP23F9A153880 and WV plate 3B8979 listed. plates found on the Hall home porch.

Eileen Hall Coolville Athens County Sheriff's Deputies West Virginia Robert Daugherty Hall

Pills Found On Bypass In Athens Police Report

A motorist turned in a sackful of apparently a thousand pills found unattended on the bypass ramp to E State Street and brought to the Athens city police station. In Nelsonville the Catholic Women's Club of St. Andrew's Church will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall on E Washington Street with Mrs. James Dean as hostess.

Athens City E. State Street Nelsonville St. Andrew's Catholic Church E. Washington Street James Dean

Athens Residents Attend Cured Cancer Assembly Kickoff

Athens and Athens County volunteers joined Ohio ACS leaders and Bob Hope at the Ohio Union to launch the 1972 state crusade aiming to raise over 3% million for cancer research education and patient services. The event featured eighty cancer survivors as living proof of cures and included a Panda-era timeline remark and county unit chair appointments.

Athens County American Cancer Society Ohio Ohio Union Ohio State University Bob Hope ACS Ohio Division Hope Assembly Edward Rasmussen Stewart Paul Ploutz Athens Maybelle Bartlett Athens County Unit John Ray Ray Area Crusade Grange Halls Proutz Miss Bartlett Peggy Lipschutz Don Campbell Guysville Cancer Crusade Ohio Cancer Crusade Columbus Ohio Crusade

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At Jacksonville Eagles

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Jacksonville Eagles meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the lodge hall. Members should bring a small gift to the gathering.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles

Cardaras challenges Christman at Athens County schools meeting

Athens County school board member Nick Cardaras blasted Superintendent George Christman for not taking an active leadership role. Christman defended his efforts and offered to seek new federal grants in Columbus. The board also discussed teacher sharing, cooperative buying, and new job descriptions for the district.

Susan Crites Athens County School George Christman Nick Cardaras Christman Cararas Christan Cardaras Columbus Charles Shaner Glouster High School Tom Vitchner Vitchner Federal Hocking Juanita Sams Norma Pallo Educational Media Resource Center Film Library Tri-County Vocational School

Birth announcements and hospital admissions list

Births reported for Mr and Mrs Evan Rudolph Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Robert R Brown Athens Route 3 a son. Admitted include Irving D Jumping Eagle C Guy Ervin Debra S Scurlock Lloyd Barnes Joey Jarvis Wilburn R Perry Max Drake Chauncey Mrs Anthony Barkie New Marshfield Geraldine McClain New Marshfield Route 1 Larry Jones Toledo Mrs L T Price Salem W Va Mrs Lucy Zohnd Richmond Ky Richard Sharpe Millfield Route 1 Mrs David Marlowe Nelsonville Mrs Arthur Mace Nelsonville Route 1 John Roy Cline Albany. Also listed are Michael Elliott Scott Bobo Tami Hughes Mrs Gary Gabriel Eric Knotts Kathryn Henderson Kimberly S Stevers Mrs Ray Ahle Mrs Lucy Palmer Emil Erving Mrs William Russell Ginger Jolley Mrs David Turrill and daughter Errol Davis.

Irving D. Jumping Eagle C. Guy Ervin Athens Debra S. Scurlock Lloyd Barnes Joey Jarvis Wilburn R. Perry Max Drake Chauncey Anthony Barkie New Marshfield Geraldine McClain Larry Jones Toledo L. T Michael Elliott Scott Bobo Tami Hughes Gary Gabriel Eric Knotts Kathryn Henderson Kimberly S. Stevers Ray Ahle Lucy Palmer Emil Erving William Russell Ginger Jolley David Turrill Errol Davis

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