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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1972
Page
3
Yesterday’s high 47 and low 26. Today’s 9 am reading 50. Precipitation yesterday none. month total 0.71 inches, normal 3.51 inches. year to date 10.18 inches, departure from normal not shown. Relative humidity 40 percent at 4 pm yesterday.
The U S Geological Survey will dye Tymochtee Creek red from April 3 to 10 in a time of travel study. The harmless dye will be visible at closing sites along the stream and several downstream miles. Meteorological data accompany the test from Ohio University and local observers.
Vice President and Dean of Faculties Taylor Culbert announces a search panel to pick a new College of Education dean. The group includes seven elected faculty, four student appointees, and representatives to ensure diverse candidates, with input from Dean Crowell and various campus bodies.
Six Athens area residents will receive long service awards from the Columbia Gas System Southeastern Quarter Century Club at the Chillicothe Country Club on April 13. Inductees Harold R. Cooley Billy E. Duvall and Herman F. Hilton will be presented gold watches for 25 years of service. Betty Christmann earns a 35 year award while Edward Dalton Russell Hiles and George R. receive 30 year recognitions.
The Athens Jaycees host a membership drive named M Night this Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Ohio University Inn. Mayor Donald Barrett will attend and a Jaycees film will be shown. Open to men aged 21 to 35. McKinnis of Millfield mentioned. The Southeastern Quarter Century Club includes 81 active and retired Columbia Gas of Ohio and Ohio Valley Gas employees with 25+ years of service, with annual dinners for 25+ year staff across Ohio.
Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc and associated firms paid over 25.7 million in state and local taxes in 1971, up from 23.6 million in 1970. In Athens County the trio paid 146,324 in property taxes, aided by new pipelines. Statewide property taxes exceeded 13 million, with 400 school districts receiving about 78 percent. They also paid over 12.2 million in state excise taxes and more than 368,000 in sales and use tax plus PUCO maintenance tax.
The case Mary Van Nest of Nelsonville files for divorce from Robert Van Nest of Nelsonville. The court records show a dismissal of the divorce action with no final decree issued.
Athens Kiwanis members viewed slides with commentary on Oberammergau's Passion Play shown at the Ohio University Inn. Rev. Arthur L. Dahl, pastor of The Plains United Methodist Church, spoke about his 1970 Germany visit. The portrayal traces Jesus life from Palm Sunday to Resurrection with amateur local actors and a ten year cycle.
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