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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1974
Page
8
POMEROY The Meigs County Sheriff's Department investigated two weekend accidents injuring two people. Susan Gooch 17 of Minersville was taken to Holzer Medical Center after a single vehicle crash.
Darrell Sullivan a 21 year old inmate at Hocking County jail cut through the roof using blankets tied to a rope and fell 20 to 25 feet. He was treated for a foot fracture then returned to jail and will be charged with escaping confinement. Meanwhile other incidents include a crash on Sutton Township Road 117 and a Bradbury motorcycle accident under investigation.
Gallipolis police investigated multiple Saturday morning window break incidents with estimated damages: 920 at Penny Fare Supermarket Fourth and Court Streets 150 for a picture window at Carter and Evans Building Supply Olive Street and two windows at Gallia Academy High School. Bricks blacktop pieces and a soft drink bottle used in the vandalism. Incidents under investigation. Pomeroy residents told hydrants will be flushed Tuesday and water may appear dirty for a few hours until flushing finishes.
York Township Trustees advertise for bids to purchase 8000 gallons of MC-70 or Primer L Dust Control or equivalent. Bids due by 7:00 PM May 9, 1974 and opened at a special meeting the same day. Send bids to Virginia Romine Clerk 22 Short St Nelsonville Ohio 45764. Envelopes must say Dust Control Bid. Trustees may accept or reject any bids.
Bids due May 8 1974 for a police package motor vehicle for the Athens County Sheriff with a long equipment list including air conditioning tinted glass and siren. Separate notice offers village of Glouster real estate parcel 3.3549 acres plus an easement with plan filing and payment within thirty days. bids may be rejected.
Kenneth Bishop 15 of Logan Route 4 was cited for driving without an operator's license after taking the family car on Marion Two Road near County Road 15. He reportedly lost control, spun about 150 feet, and overturned off the road. the auto was demolished but no injuries were reported.
Mayor Eugene Thompson said the State Highway Department will resurfaced Route 124 starting at the Route 7 by-pass and continuing through Rutland. After resurfacing, traffic lines will be painted with double lines indicating a no passing zone.
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