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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1972

Page

2

Athens to receive 43575 in federal funds for university towns

Athens officials say no state aid this year. the Ohio Board of Regents sets Athens' share at 43575 for next year to help cover police and fire costs caused by Ohio University’s large student body. Council also appoints a new Human Relations Commission member and approves fire equipment purchase.

Tom Price Athens Harry Crewson Ohio Board of Regents Mula Ohio University Crewson Oxford Kent Bowling Green

City council notes lack of special aid and hires planned

The council last night approved two ordinances on first reading under suspended rules and discussed personnel shifts on the human relations commission as Elizabeth Stanton resigns to marry and move to Boston. May 22 27 clean up week was declared with volunteers urged to help.

Athens Human Relations Commission William Trout Grand Park Boulevard Commission Bernadine Main Dinances Paul O’brien Ralph Parry Hilltop Route Tad Grover Barrett Pennell Athens Middle School

Never Seen by Man Explores Caves for Rotary Club

Larry McDaniel spoke to the Rotary Club at Ohio University Inn about a decade of spelunking. He urged cave preservation, warned against vandalism, and described formations like Hell Hole and the Stratosphere Balloon Cavern. He exhibited slides and noted the challenges of cave photography and passage through tight crevices.

Bill Branigan Messenger Larry McDaniel McDaniel Rotary Club Ohio University Inn Marietta America West Virginia Ohio U.S

Grand Jury to Hear Marijuana Charges in Athens Case Load

The Athens County Grand Jury will consider 13 cases on Wednesday led by seven marijuana related charges against three defendants. Ohio University students Richard Eubank and Mark Niccolini face possession and illegal room use counts, while John Trout is charged with possession for sale and related offenses. Other indictable matters include grand larceny, bad checks, and breaking and entering proposals involving local businesses and residents.

Athens County Claire Ball Jr Sity Scott Quadrangle Ohio University John Thomas Trout Convocation Center Athens Robert Drake Chauncey Woolworth’s Woolworth Glenn D. Vega Wadsworth Mark Anthony Grattan Cleveland Jeffery L Garnett Frances Hill Richland Hills Belk-Simpson’s Belk-Simpson Dale Norman Brinkman Stewart St

West Virginia student appoints programs assistant in Athens

Ronald E. Rose a West Virginia University sophomore from Athens has been appointed programs assistant to the student body president Mike Connor. He will help select administration committee chairs and coordinate activities including homecoming arts coffee house orientation and films. Rose also won a seat in the Student Legislature representing Arts and Sciences and served as a delegate at a state leadership conference.

Ronald E. Rose West Virginia University Morgantown Mike Connor Rose College of Arts and Sciences Phi Gamma Delta Jacksons Mill W. Va Thomas E. Rose Elmwood Pl Athens

Cochran On Dialogue on Athens Radio Tonight

Athens police Capt. Charles Cochran will be guest on WOUB AM Dialog 72 tonight at 10 p.m. Listeners may phone questions to 594 5944. Births report a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKenna of Athens. Several adults from Athens and surrounding areas admitted to local hospitals or clinics. Dismissals include multiple residents from Athens and nearby communities.

Athens Charles Cochran WOUB Charles McKenna

Consumer Protection Seminar Set for Ohio University

About 70 representatives from community action agencies unions and other groups in a 25 county area of Ohio and West Virginia will attend a one day Consumer Protection Seminar at Ohio University Nelson Commons Dining Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by WOUB and the Office of Workshops. Speakers include Sheldon Hartman FTC Cleveland John Feldman FDA Cincinnati Chauncey Browning West Virginia Attorney General Henry Helling Ohio AG Consumer Frauds Richard Mercurio Columbus City Sealer and Dick Compton Ohio Consumer Association.

Ohio West Virginia Ohio University Woub Radio- Television John Ray Nelson Commons Sheldon R. Hartman Federal Trade Commission Cleveland John Feldman Food and Drug Administration Cincinnati Chauncey H. Browning Henry Helling Ohio Attorney General's Office Richard Mercurio Columbus City Sealer Dick Compton Ohio Consumer Association

Grass Fire Threatens Building at Vacant VFW HQ

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department halted a grass fire Friday evening near a vacant two story building at Hocking. Chief Cecil Newsom said the blaze began along the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tracks and came to within three feet of the former Veterans of Foreign Wars headquarters.

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department Hocking Cecil Newsom Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Veterans of Foreign Wars

O Briens Work Praised by Athens Planning Commission

Mourning the death of Paul O'Brien the Athens City Planning Commission held a brief meeting Monday. Chairman Fritz Wheaton said O'Brien will be sorely missed and praised his steady leadership and serious approach to work. O'Brien was a former Ohio University administrator.

O’brien Ohio University Parry City Service Department Paul O’brien Athens City Planning Commission Planning Commission Fritz Wheaton O'Brien

Local Weather and City Commission Updates

Tuesday April 4 1972 weather and local government notes include a cold mostly clear night with mid to upper 20s lows, Wednesday sunny and still cold. national forecast calls for rain in the West and showers in Texas and Florida with a cold pattern in the West and Northeast. Athens zoning map corrections fix designations for Belleana Avenue Marathon Oil property and W State Street area. City officials discuss a potential Firestone Store on Richland Avenue and replacement for late Commissioner O'Brien with input from Wheaton Goldsberry and Rutkoskie.

Texas Florida Donald Barrett O'Brien Wheaton Phillip Goldsberry George Rutkoskie Athens Belleana Avenue Grant Morris Seventh Day Adventist Church Marathon Oil KE. State and Carpenter Streets W. State Street Shafer Street Alpar Kustom Kitchen

March traffic toll in Athens State Patrol report

Two deaths and injuries to 47 persons from 109 traffic accidents investigated by the Athens post of the State Highway Patrol in March. The report lists accident causes with 40 percent failure to yield, 31 percent improper speed, 12 percent left of center, 7 percent off roadway, 3 percent mechanical failures, 4 percent each for improper passing turning and stopping, and 12 percent involving drinking drivers.

Athens Post State Highway Patrol

Foreign policy topics to be discussed at Athens LWV meeting

The Athens League of Women Voters will highlight United States foreign policy at its annual meeting at 7 45 p m Wednesday. Three panelists with international program experience will discuss American foreign aid and trade programs. Dr Ismail Chazalah of Ohio University will share expertise in international economics. David Horn, agricultural engineer, has worked two years in Senegal on an AID rice project. Dr Norman Palmer, Ohio University, is director of international studies and former Peace Corps Malaysia director.

United States Athens League of Women Voters Ismail Chazalah Ohio University David Horn Norman Palmer Chazalah Lebanon University of California, Berkeley Aramco Saudi Arabia University of Glasgow Scotland Horn Senegal Agency For International Development China United Nations Palmer Peace Corps Malaysia

League annual meeting sets officers and budget in Columbus

Preceding the main program the League holds its annual business meeting to elect new officers approve the budget and outline next year’s program. The session also considers by law changes at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. 100 S May Ave.

Tanzania Malawi Korea Brazil Malaysia Southeast Asia League Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co May Ave

FASTEETH helps secure dentures for better chewing and comfort

Denture adhesive provides a longer firmer hold ensuring dentures stay in place during eating laughing and talking. FASTEETH Den ture Adhesive Powder offers added security and comfort while a well fitting denture supports oral health. See your dentist regularly.

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