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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1971

Page

2

Athens County Commissioners Set Special Meeting on Childrens Home

The Athens County commissioners plan a special session tonight to discuss the proposed childrens home. A decision was not made at today's meeting, with officials noting a pending announcement from Rowena Sprout about proposals from a secret Thursday meeting involving the commissioners and project architect Doug Strang.

Doug Strang Childrens Services Board John Law Athens Strang Friends of Children’s Services Commissioners E. State St Darwin Meigs

Demonstration Ends Peacefully in Athens With Mock Mission

Athens spring demonstration by ten Ohio University Vietnam Veterans Against the War members began on Washington Street in fatigues with unloaded guns. Police halted the group near Washington and Congress, confiscated weapons, questioned marchers, then released them after confirming no concealed arms and returning firearms.

Athens Ohio University Washington Street Smith Street

Judge Studies Snediker Case In Athens Tax Irregularities

Athens Democratic mayoral hopeful John Snediker asked the Athens County Municipal Court to quash affidavits accusing him of income tax irregularities. Judge Franklin Sheeter took the motion under advisement and continued the case to April 15 at 9 a.m. Snediker, jailed since Monday, said $58 bond was posted by an unknown donor but he stays jailed over principle.

Athens John Snediker Athens County Snediker Franklin Sheeter Sneliker

Party By Language Classes At Legion Teen Center

Nelsonville French and Spanish classes with teacher Mrs Kath leen Hartley held their annual party at the Teen Center in the Legion Building Saturday night. A buffet dinner followed by games and a cabaret style entertainment featuring the Noise Makers Lisa White Melanie Johnson Christy Davis and Judy Kittle.

Nelsonville Kathleen Hartley Legion Building Noise Makers Lisa White Melanie Johnson Christy Davis Judy Kittle

Murray City Eagles Dance This Saturday at Eagles Hall

Murray City Eagles lodge hosts a dance for members and guests at the Eagles Hall Saturday night. Music by the William Tell Trio. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is one dollar per couple or 75 cents single. CHAUNCEY Lions Club meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Lions Building on Mound Street.

Murray City Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall William Tell Chauncey CD Lions Club Lions Mound Street

Weather Summary From Ohio University Data

Yesterday high 57 and a low today 31. Normal this year 2.15 inches above. total 8.03 inches. Humidity 26.7 percent at 4 pm yesterday. 49.7 percent at 9 am today. Precipitation this month 0.32 inches, 3.51 inches above normal. sun set 7:00 pm, rise 6:02 am. Pressure 30.17 inches at 9 am, rising. Data from Ohio University and Colmer observer.

Breeders Set Dairy Dinner in Point Pleasant

The Mason County unit of the West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative will hold its annual dinner Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Ordnance School cafeteria. Dr Robert Schabinger dairy extension specialist will show slides from the 1969 California dairy tour. Speakers Dick Chichester and Woody Mace are listed.

Point Pleasant Mason County West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative Ordnance School Robert Schabinger California Dick Chichester Woody Mace

Guild Luncheon Set at Christ Church April 14

Mrs. Edith Simkins, Mrs. Marie Martin and Mrs. Janie Thabet will host the Service Guild luncheon at Christ Episcopal Church parish house on April 14 at 1 p.m.

Point Pleasant Edith Simkins Marie Martin Janie Thabet Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church

Methodists Baptize Nine and Confirm Seventeen in Palm Sunday Service

At First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville, seventeen confirmation class members were received, nine people were baptized, and additional members were welcomed. Confirmands include Gary Carter, Sharon Cox, Gayla Duvall, Robbie Fick, Peggy Figgins, Rick Hook, Clint Hoskins, Denise Inman, Kurt Inman, Carolyn Johnson, Don Johnson, Ricky McDonald, Sayre Mendez, Lisa Neal, Harry Nixon, David Sufronko, and Bill Todd, plus Barbara Levering, Mrs. Margaret Miller, Charles and Joy Weaver. Baptized children include Lori Lynn Anderson, Heath Monroe Haynes, Michael Edward Hellyer, William Miles Howe III, Carolyn Sue Johnson, Sheyl Donald, and Carolyn Johnson.

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Roy Ballard Gary Carter Sharon Cox Gayla Duvall Robbie Fick Peggy Figgins Rick Hook Clint Hoskins Denise Inman Kurt Inman Carolyn Johnson Don Johnson Ricky McDonald Sayre Mendez Lisa Neal Harry Nixon David Sufronko Bill Todd Barbara Levering Margaret Miller Charles Joy Weaver Lori Lynn Anderson Heath Monroe Haynes Michael Edward Hellyer William Miles Howe III Carolyn Sue Johnson Sheyl Donald

Court Dismisses Weapons Charge in Ohio Case

In Athens County Municipal Court a Cleveland man had charges of carrying concealed weapons dismissed after the weapon accusations were deemed insufficient evidence. William Slobody pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct count and paid a $50 fine and costs. In a separate matter, 18 year old Scott Ashcraft of Athens pleaded guilty to petty larceny, with sentencing of 60 days in jail, 55 suspended, and a $200 fine plus costs.

Cleveland Athens County William Slobody Slobody Scott Ashcraft Athens Route 4 Clyde Litton Ashcraft Litton Franklin Sheeter

O Bleness Memorial Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Admission notes list Mrs. Andrew Tallo Burton DeVeau Rachel Newhouse Wilson Baker Mrs. Mary Adams Myrna Llewellyn all of Athens Frank Stalder Sr The Plains Mrs. Paul Woods Jacksonville Mrs. Earl Morgan Millard Easler Glouc ster Melissa Dickerson Cardondale Charles Dyla Guysville Mrs Eugene Fisher Pomeroy Dismissals include Mrs. David Waters and daughter Mrs. Paul Coffrey Harvey Willey Mrs Vinnie Woode Mrs Albert Jorden Mrs Randy Conrad Mrs Charles Buckley transferred to University Hospital in Columbus.

Andrew Tallo Burton DeVeau Rachel Newhouse Wilson Baker Mary Adams Myrna Llewellyn Athens Frank Stalder Sr the Plains Paul Woods Jacksonville Earl Morgan Millard Easler Glouster Melissa Dickerson Carbondale Charles Dyla Guysville Eugene Fisher Pomeroy David Waters Paul Coffrey Harvey Willey Vinnie Woode Albert Jorden Randy Conrad Charles Buckley University Hospital Columbus

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