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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

2

Democrat Robert Auflick Seeks Athens County Commissioner Seat

Nelsonville barber and former mayor Robert Auflick runs in the Democratic primary for Athens County Commissioner. He touts long public service including Nelsonville mayor and York Two trustee, pledging to use his experience to handle county issues, oppose loss of home rule, and push economic development and county governance reforms.

Athens County Auflick Tom Price Messenger Robert Auflick Nelsonville York Two Thomas Rose Athens Helen Baker Canaan Ruflick York Twp Ashton Ave

Liquor Permits’ Fees Rise Under Amended Bill 204

Ohio Department of Liquor Control will raise C-2 permit fees from 50 to 75 dollars and C-2 carry-out and on premise permits to 150 dollars effective April 28 under Amended Substitute House Bill 204. About 70 percent of D-2 holders also hold D-3, so many are unaffected. Extra funds go to Ohio’s general fund for regional alcohol treatment centers.

Columbus Richard E. Guggenheim Ohio Department of Liquor Control Gary L. Jones Department General Assembly John Gilligan Jones

Chief's Sickness Continues in Athens Police Chief On Sick Leave

Athens Police Chief Fred James reports double vision from a faulty nerve eye muscle link. He is on sick leave and may retire, with Mayor Barrett possibly naming an acting chief if James remains home. James has led the force since January 24, 1966.

Athens Fred James James Donald Barrett

Athens County Detention Facility Could Get Federal Funds

Athens area officials see potential for up to 600000 in federal aid for a joint city county jail under the Public Works Improvement Program. Economic Development Administration staffer Philip Lavelle cautions funding odds for fiscal 1973 remain uncertain but urges firm planning to be ready for implementation.

Athens County PWIP Lavelle Ohio Economic Development Administration John Beasley Buckeye Hills- Hocking Valley Athens

Nelsonville Man Denies Auto Theft

Nelsonville resident Zeath Monroe pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court to auto larceny charges. He allegedly stole a 1965 Pontiac from John Thompson in Nelsonville on April 6 and remains jailed in lieu of a 3500 bond as his case continues Tuesday. Other actions included open container, forfeited bond, and dog control violations with fines set.

Zeath Monroe Nelsonville Athens County Monroe John Thompson Leonard Campbell Buchtel Athens

Weather Summary From Ohio University Data Bureau

Meteorological data from Ohio University Geography Department and Hocking River area note yesterday rainless, total monthly 3.27 inches, year to date 12.74 inches with 1.14 inches above normal. High yesterday 80, low today 54, humidity 9 a.m. today 66 percent, 4 p.m. yesterday 32 percent. Sun rise 5 53 a.m. tomorrow, set 7 05 p.m. sea level pressure 29.77 inches and rising.

Ohio University Hocking

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