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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
10
Southeastern Ohio players compete in Wellston Central Auditorium on August 19 and 20 to crown Grandmaster Champion. Sponsored by Jackson County Chess Association, the event will seed single elimination and culminate in a five game final. Entrants pay five dollars and must enter by August 9.
The Jackson Vinton Community Action Agency seeks applicants for full year Head Start jobs at Milton Child Development Center near Route 124 and the Appalachian Highway. Openings include director teacher secretary bookkeeper aide teacher aide cook janitor. Apply by Aug 8 during 3 to 5 pm at Wellston city building second floor. Classes start Sept 18. Nonprofessional classroom staff must be low income parents with enrolled or upcoming Head Start children.
Jason Andrews Nelsonville Route 2 Jack Reeves Nelsonville Herbert Brooks Nelsonville Miss Dana Ayers Guysville Route 2 Master Steven Koons Glouster Route 3 admitted. Dismissals include Mrs Alma Kraft transferred to University Hospital Columbus Raymond White Jeffrey Dixon Gary Carr.
Hocking Valley Community Hospital reports higher July revenue totaling 11 290 98 as admissions and surgeries rise. Administrator David Arledge cites new long term care addition and two Lancaster specialists as factors, along with the Mt St Mary maternity ward closure in Nelsonville.
Thieves break into Coalton Post Office early Thursday and drag the safe from the vestibule to the street. A bystander with citizen band radio witnessed the crime and an arrest was made of three men, one from Jackson County, with Mrs Joanne McGhee overseeing the post office in Merle Rowe’s absence.
Perry County Sheriff Tom Wilson reports a theft of a $70 volt meter from a truck at the New Lexington Swimming Pool lot. Other items include tax and estate actions, liquor permit suspensions, fines for reckless driving and beer sales to a minor, and multiple marriage licenses in Perry County.
The Wood County Coaches Association schedules its first annual Football Coaches Clinic at Parkersburg High School Field House starting 9 30 a.m. Speakers include Frank Vincent Sam LaRose Jim Stalnaker Mike Hayden and Buddy James. Afternoon talks feature helmet fitting and athletic injury handbook with a coaches panel to close. Admission is 2 dollars and the event welcomes the public and youth coaches.
Nelsonville council honors Morris Clouston of Jefferson Street for displaying the United States flag from the Public Square flagstaff. Clouston thanked the council and mayor, saying he appreciates their action and the city's recognition.
GLOUSTER Athens County Wranglers sponsor a Sunday horse show at noon in the Hollister club ring with ponies open classes and men and ladies pick-up races. First prize pays 40 percent, 30 events sell in $1 entries. gate donations 50 cents for patrons over 12. refreshments on grounds. Donald Seevers Jr and Howard Carter present piano organ concert at Glouster Church of Christ at 2 p.m. with sacred and classical music and two vocal solos by Mrs Bonnie Cristman.
Nelsonville Pandorian Club president Dianne Rogers announces a Bicycle Parade during Parade of the Hills week. Four judging divisions include tricycles and two bicycle age groups plus most decorative entry. trophies awarded, judging 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., parade 6:30 p.m., winners announced at 7 on Public Square.
Mrs. Bobbi Hall state finance chair spoke to GOP precinct officials at Rachelmacher Park on Wednesday. Local leaders introduced by Marian Sinsel and Clarence Blosser outlined efforts as crews on Poplar Street completed two blacktop stripes and eyed finishing by Saturday.
Logan man Carl T. Clark 22 was found innocent by Judge James Stilwell in Hocking County Court on a driving while intoxicated charge. Bond for Clark was returned. Stephen C. Mohler not yet heard, continued hearing set for Monday on charges including passing at an intersection and fleeing.
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