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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1973

Page

2

Athens County dog warden terminated by commissioners

Athens County Commissioners notified dog warden John Villars that his services are terminated effective August 18. The Messenger learned of the action from county officials.

Herb Amey Messenger Athens County John Villars The Athens County Commissioners Villars

Doctor Doubles As Racing Judge

Marietta physician Sam Howe, brother of Athens County Elections Board Director William Howe, serves as presiding judge at harness races. He leads a trio of judges to ensure fair races under U S Trotting Association rules while balancing his medical career and family farm. Howe has chaired state medical and harness horse groups and will visit 13 fairs this year.

Deborah Hrouda Sam Howe Marietta Athens County Elections Board William Howe Athens County Fair Ohio Harness Horseman's Association Ohio Medical Association Howe U.S. Trotting Association West Virginia Ohio Steve Pam Jeff Jean Swart Marietta Farm Scioto Downs Columbus Latonia Kentucky Howes Winnie Sam Athens County Nelsonville

Villars Criticized Over Dog Shooting and Warden Duties

Humane society reps accuse Villars of shooting a dog in Chauncey with children nearby and failing to capture it. He denies proximity of children and says he tried to catch the animal. Commissioners found no intoxication after a crash and ordered new rules for dog wardens.

Chauncey Villars Humane Society Athens County Athens Amesville Helen Baker John Law Jim Edwards

National and Local Forecast for Friday August 10 1973

Fair weather expected across most of the nation with showers in the Southeast and from the Ohio Valley to New England. Cooler in north central regions and warm elsewhere. Local forecast: partly cloudy with possible showers and thundershowers tonight and Saturday. lows upper 60s, highs in the low to mid 80s. Extended outlook shows a chance of showers Tuesday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.

Ohio Valley New England

Free Meal Program Expands At Alexander High School

Family income determines eligibility for free meals under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. A scale lists income limits by family size from one to twelve members with $640 added per extra member. housing and medical costs may also qualify unusual expenses. Foster children and parents can request information via school offices and the superintendent in Albany.

Alexander High School Raymond Brooks

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