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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1972

Page

3

Plains Water Plan Offered by Athens Officials

Athens engineer George Mara presented a working-agreement paper at the Athens city county coordinating committee. A 52.2 cent per thousand gallon bulk rate, including a 10 percent surcharge, would fund a city water contract for The Plains and allow county residents to buy water through the Plains sewer water project. The plan raises questions on master meter location rate specifics and school impacts as the high school benefits from water service.

Greg Black George Mara Athens City Plains Mara Athens The

Bank alarm prompt ends in calm at Athens branch

Monday near Court Street a police cruiser hurried to the Bobcat branch of the Athens National Bank but the alarm proved accidental. Alice Kennard, 62, was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a possible stroke at the Ohio University Inn. A Kilvert Center meeting plans a Health Fair sponsored by United Presbyterian Churches for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Court Street Athens Athens National Bank Alice Kennard New Plymouth O’bleness Memorial Hospital Athens Fire Department Ohio University Inn Richland Avenue Kilvert The United Presbyterian Churches Kilvert Center Federal Hocking

Brown campaigns for Athens County sheriff on police testing and experience

Paul E. Brown, 93, a former highway patrolman and private investigator, seeks the Democratic nomination to replace four term Sheriff Harold Shields. He promotes a focus on criminal investigation, deputy training, and intergovernmental cooperation including a joint city county jail plan. Brown highlights his wartime service, audits of a major gambling case, and a long career in law enforcement.

Paul E. Brown Athens County Harold Shields Gregory Lawson Brown Messsenger Sheriff's Department Athens New Philadelphia University of Minnesota Army Intelligence School Patrol Eleanor Gifford C. William O'Neill Kentucky West Virginia Sunnyvale Route 13 Dunbar W. Va Pleasant Hill Ridge Shade High School Ohio University College of Commerce Chauncey

Jail Offer Said Too Expensive in Athens

Athens Mayor Donald Barrett said a private firm proposal to privately finance a joint city county jail would cost too much. The plan by Associated Builders Corp. would lease the jail to local governments for 1 percent of the cost monthly for 20 years, with purchase possible at end. Officials rejected it in favor of bonds or bank loans. Birth announced a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Deputy of Athens. Several individuals admitted. a number of dismissals listed.

Athens County Barrett Commission John Law Athens County Township Trustee Association Harry Crewson F. W. Weber II Gerald Mollica Claire M. Ball Jr. Weber Jack White Weber White James Edwards Athens Crewson John Villars Edwards Ohio University Nelsonville Donald Barrett Associated Builders Corp Cleveland Lawrence Grey City County Coordinating Committee

Jury Set To Hear Charges In Athens County Court

A man charged with two counts of theft was granted a jury trial in Athens County Municipal Court. Frank Williams of Route 50 A faces charges for allegedly stealing auto parts from a car owned by Ralph Wheatley and a public address system from James Johnson of Chauncey. Other cases: Trudy Halley pleaded guilty to left of center and fined 10 dollars. Michael Pishko pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Patrick Hughs pleaded guilty to open liquor and fined 10 dollars plus costs. David Francis forfeited 25 dollars for dog at large. Two meetings set at Athens Masonic Temple: Paramathia Lodge 25, F&AM at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Athens Commandery 15, ET at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Athens County Franklin Sheeter Frank Williams Ralph Wheatley Oak St James Johnson Chauncey Trudy Halley Lancaster St Athens Michael Pishko Scott

Woman Hurt In Collision On Richland Avenue

Helen Tank, 22, of United Apartments, suffered a neck injury and was treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a Richland Avenue collision at 11 40 a m. She rode as a passenger in Paula Baker’s car, which was left turning onto Richland Avenue when Deborah Stanton’s vehicle struck it from the rear. Stanton, 21, of Washington Pennsylvania, was cited for failing to stop with an assured clear distance ahead.

Helen Tank United Apartments O’bleness Memorial Hospital Richland Avenue Athens Paula Baker the Plains Baker Deborah Stanton Washington, Pa

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