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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1971

Page

2

Ex Beatle Harrison and Dylan Share Benefit Stage

George Harrison and Ringo Starr joined Bob Dylan for two sold out Madison Square Garden benefit concerts to aid East Pakistan refugees. Dylan performed both shows, with Harrison announcing him in the afternoon and Dylan appearing again in the evening, backed by a large ensemble including Leon Russell, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann and others. The event aimed to raise about 250000 dollars.

George Harrison Bob Dylan Madison Square Garden New York East Pakistan Beatles Ringo Star Dylan Ringo Starr Britain Isle of Wight Harrison Ravi Shankar India Tambourine Leon Russell Starr Ravi Shanker Billy Preston Jim Peltner Eric Clapton Klaus Voormann Peter Hamm Jesse Davis Carl Radoe Badfinger Hollywood Brass

Two Men Arrested In Nelsonville

A Millfield Route 1 man, Vern White, 57, was arrested on drunken driving charges and posted a $300 bond for Nelsonville Mayor's court. Fred McWilliams of Athens Route 5 was arrested for disturbing the peace by quarrelling and fighting, waived a hearing, fined $10 and costs. Charges filed by Ann Luman of Center Cafe Columbus Street.

Nelsonville Millfield Vern White Fred McWilliams Athens Ann Luman Center Cafe Columbus Street

Mrs. Sylvia W. Locke To Have Anniversary

Mrs. Sylvia W. Locke will observe her 90th birthday next Saturday. She formerly resided in Mongstreth and Monday, Hocking County, now lives in Augusta, Carroll County. Cards and letters may be sent to Box 11, Augusta, Ohio 44607.

Nelsonville Sylvia Williams Locke Mongstreth Hocking County Augusta Carroll County Ohio

National Forecast Shows Warm Likely Across Much of U S

The national forecast calls for warm weather across most of the nation on Monday with thundershowers in the Pacific Northwest Southwest Gulf Coast and along a band from Oklahoma through the Great Lakes to New England Cooler conditions persist in the northern and central plains High yesterday 80 yesterday and today 63 lows 63 and 63 respectively Humidity near 94 percent at 9 am today Precipitation this month zero inches to date 20.36 inches this year with a 5.58 inch departure from normal Sun set 8 41 pm sunrise 6 31 am barometric pressure 30 17 inches at 9 am and rising.

Pacific Northwest Southwest Gulf Coast Florida Oklahoma Lower Great Lakes New England Plains

Budget Spending Cuts Elusive As Ever

In Columbus the Ohio budget battle centers on tax plans and possible cuts. Senate resistance to new taxes grows as welfare and education cuts loom, with a proposed 1.7 billion in new taxes to fund an 8.2 billion package. Senate leaders cite the weak economy and rising living costs as reasons against additional levies. A sales tax expansion to services is floated but would demand deep cuts. A six member subcommittee will draft line by line tax details while Finance and Education committees review spending. Other Senate actions include 30 day sentence review for misdemeanors and extending auto tag validity.

Columbus, Ohio Senate John Gilligan Ways and Means Finance House

Rail Strike May Spread Across More Railroads

Washington UTU negotiations face a rushed timetable as 18 day old walkout spreads with 10 lines idled and five more set to strike Friday and three on August 11. UTU president Luna warned a contract failure could trigger wider action while Congress may need to intervene.

Washington United Transportation Union Congress John P. Fishwick Council of Economic Advisers Fishwick Norfolk & Western Railroad UTU Labor Department Charles Luna

Hummel resigns from Ohio University for VPI professorship

Dean Hummel, professor of education at Ohio University since 1962 and former chairman of Guidance Counseling and Student Personnel, will join Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, starting Sept. 1. He led OU's largest graduate department and secured over one million in grants. he and his wife Jeanette reside in Athens with two children, Eric and Gretchen.

L. Hummel Ohio University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg Dr. Hummel Kent State University Kent State Ohio State Ohio U Hummel Ohio State Department of Education Ohio State University Mayfield City Schools Dalton High School U.S. Office of Education State Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction National Council of Graduate School Mars Institute of Technology

Chauncey Library Activity Ends After Summer Sessions

Chauncey Branch Library Tuesday and Wednesday programs ended Tuesday after starting June 23. About 65 children attended listening to stories, playing games, and doing crafts. Lois Simpson, librarian, hosted two parties including an outdoor party for younger children and a pizza party for older children?

Chauncey Chauncey Branch Lois Simpson

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Includes Dismissals

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list patients from various towns including Guysville Athens Millfield Jacksonville New Straitsville Chauncey The Plains and Chauncey with a dismissals line noting Jack Lehman and son James Lopez Ardath Turner Shane Mender Ida Keeney Marjorie Anderson Carl Huston Mary Gilbraith Grace Loomis Laura Klinebriel.

John L. Reed Guysville Debbie Thumm Athens Lois Campbell Millfield Alexandra Muszynski Jacksonville Judy Schorr New Straitsville Bertha Border Chauncey Hazel Heller Betty Dearing the Plains Jack Lehman James Lopez Ardath Turner Shane Mender Ida Keeney Marjorie Anderson Carl Huston Mary Gilbraith Grace Loomis Laura Klinebriel

Newly Elected Officers to Be Installed at Legion Post

Newly elected officers will be installed at Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion during the regular meeting at the Legion Building. The session begins at 7 45 p m.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion

Age Limit To 5 Years Additional Child

Sears advertises a promotion offering an added child limit to age five at a price of $1.99. The snippet appears as a partial catalog line indicating a sale or policy detail.

SEARS

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