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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1972

Page

4

Athens County Traffic Safety Clinic Slated May Start

Athens County plans a driver safety clinic from 7 to 9 p m on Thursdays in May at Municipal Courtroom Athens City Hall The program targets traffic violators with offenses such as excessive speeding DWI reckless operation and leaving an accident scene Enrollment is limited to 35 with a 10 dollar registration fee 12 dollars for two family members The effort led by Ohio University instructors aims to reduce court caseload and improve road safety through films lectures and practical skills

Greg Black Athens County Franklin Sheeter Andrew Chenko Ohio University Richard Nostrant Athens City Hall Auto Club of Southeastern Ohio Chenko Athens High School University Norstrant Sheeter Phoenix Ariz University of Arizona Ohio U

Federal Aid Need Stressed by Athens County Candidate

Helen Baker a Democratic candidate for Athens County commissioner urged seeking federal funds for area services and a vigorous plan to access aid She cited Beacon School which forfeited aid for lack of organized planning and noted a $77 000 federal opportunity two years ago She also highlighted rural telephone service crises and asked officials to unite for better lines regional response and funding opportunities.

Helen Baker Athens County the Sportsman Athens

Air Guard Unit Seeks Members in Athens Recruiting Day

The Zanesville Air National Guard unit will set up a mobile office in Athens this Saturday at the corner of Washington and Court Streets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accept enlistment applications. Open to young men and women with no prior military experience, with training totaling six weeks on active duty plus 10 weeks of specialty instruction to follow. Former servicemen invited. training conducted locally on weekends. The 220th Electronic Installation Squadron, federally recognized Nov 6, 1971, performs live mission installation projects at worldwide locations.

Zanesville Air National Guard Athens Zanesville Municipal Washington and Court Streets

Weather summary with temperatures and precipitation data

Yesterday high 62 and low 42 today. One year ago high 57 low 28. Humidity yesterday 4 p.m. 18 percent. Today 9 a.m. 35 percent. Precipitation yesterday 0 inches. month total .71. normal 3.51. year total 10.18. departure .46 below normal. Sunset 6:58 p.m.. sunrise tomorrow 6:05 a.m. Sea level pressure 29.87 inches at 9 a.m., falling.

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Miller's Attacks Highlight Ohio Congressional Race

Democratic candidate Jack W Crisp accuses Rep Clarence E Miller of using carefully worded press releases to mislead Tenth District voters. Crisp questions Miller's Year in Review claim that Rutland received a $1 million FHA loan and calls for a public discussion on district needs and Miller’s responsiveness.

Jack W Crisp Ohio Clarence E. Miller Miller Crisp Rutland FHA

Crews Battle Four-Acre Grass Fire Near Athens

Richland area firefighters and an Ohio Division of Forestry crew battled a grass fire Wednesday evening that spread over four acres and threatened pine trees off Route 56 and Lavelle Road west of Athens. Chief Pete Good said the blaze started from trash burning in a Lavelle Road dump and spread to Good Acres Farm.

Richland Area Ohio Division of Forestry Route 56 Lavelle Road Athens Pete Good Good Acres Farm

Chairmen Named To Aid Levy In Athens Schools Renewal

Herman W. Humphrey announced four committee chairs for the Athens City Schools 5 mill renewal levy a line item not a tax increase. B Tad Grover and Joseph B Vanity lead finance Anna Rose heads endorsements Jean Fieler chairs transportation. The levy equals about 17 percent of local school millage generating roughly 319000 this year. Free poll transportation offered by calling 593 7103.

Herman W. Humphrey Athens City B. Tad Grover Joseph B. Vanity Anna Rose Jean Fieler Citizens For Better Schools Humphrey

Bonds Forfeited in Athens County Court

Kermit Clark of Guysville Route 1 forfeited $99 bonds after missing three assault and battery charges in Athens County Municipal Court. Accusers include Rachel Clark, Edward Bowers, and Terry Brady. Donald Wirtshafter posted a $58 bond after allegedly abusing State Patrolman Jim mie Ator, with arraignment set for Monday.

Kermit Clark Guysville Athens County Clark Rachel Clark Edward Bowers Terry Brady State St Athens Donald Wirtshafter Cleveland Jimmie Ator

Bessent Elected President of UCEA

Dr. Wailand Bessent, UT Austin professor of educational administration, has been elected president of the University Council for Educational Administration. The group includes 58 major U.S. universities and promotes research and improved preparation programs for education administrators.

Austin Tex Wailand Bessent University of Texas University Council For Educational Administration

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