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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1973

Page

4

OU Introduces Room Only Dorm Plan to Boost Occupancy

Ohio University expands housing options by offering a room only plan for juniors seniors and graduates with 90 or more quarter hours. Juniors and seniors pay 248 per quarter 268 for graduates with dining available pay as you go. Graduate students occupy Cady Hall while undergraduates reside in Shively Hall and transfers allowed after earning 90 hours when space permits.

Ohio University University Cady Hall New South Green Shively Hall East Green

Firefighters Seek Across The Board Pay Raise

Local 2021 International Firefighters representing Athens firemen filed a pay raise request through Fire Chief Harland Harris to Service Safety Director Phil Goldsberry. The proposal mirrors the police salary request and seeks across the board raises, contrasting with council's ordinance offering longevity cost of living and education boosts but no individual raises.

International Athens Harland Harris Phil Goldsberry Goldsberry Harris Council

Study Eyes Sidewalk Sales Growth and Street Blocking

Chamber of Commerce board member Fred Weber II urged city council to revisit the sidewalk sales ordinance citing potential sales growth. He declined to seek a ban but noted concerns over step vans and streetside selling as merchants expand outdoor sales. Anse Cates proposed expanding outdoor sales to include street closures. State highway projects were outlined by Bill Beale with bids for the Simson Avenue interchange running about 200000 over estimates. Athens police progress includes standardizing procedures and a new records system to track manpower and shoplifting.

Chamber of Commerce Board Fred Weber II City Council Weber Council Chamber Board Levi's Anse Cates Logan’s Book Store Bill Beale Chamber Transportation Committee Athens Stimson Avenue Dow Lake Albany Max Farley Transportation Department Division 10 Beale Simson Avenue Ted Jones

Additional Harness Races Set At Athens County Fair

An extra race is added to Friday’s harness card at the Athens County Fair. Eight races are lined up for Saturday with Friday’s races starting at 5 30 p m and Saturday’s at 1 p m. Purse details and horse lineups include Johnnie H Sissie Ross and others across divisions with purses ranging from 375 to 1500 dollars.

Athens County Fair Johnnie H Fidelis Speed Ruth Ann Barnes William Jago John Kroner Little Miss Echo Ellen's Adios Flying Jeannie William R. Miller W. Miller P.P Timely Bird My Gracie Charles McAfee R. Guthrie

Three From Athens County to Represent at State Fair Horse Show

Athens County will be represented at the Ohio State Fair horse show by Barb Williams Laura Webb and Laura Theiss from local riding clubs. Williams won English equestrian and English showmanship at the Junior Fair show. Webb swept showmanship and horsemanship in 15 years and older, while Theiss was runner up in 15 years and older horsemanship.

Athens County Barb Williams Happy Hunters Laura Webb Latigo Laura Theiss Saddle Slickers Athens County Fair Christine Swardson Terri Bennett Charlesa Llewellyn Hill and Gully Robert Henry Thornville Pete Rita Grim Cindy Hanning Fairgrounds Mark Rowland Shane Facemeyer Marty Rowland Tammy White Michael Mace Joyce Webb Cindy Meeks Cassie Hoon Diane Barber Kriss Meeks Jan Butner Leslie Sowle Kathy Stanley John Kane John Rolland Tami Scott Jo Ellen Williams Greg Bolin Saddle Shickers Mark Rolland Jennifer Dudis Lessa Wright Wranglers Mark Douglas Robbie Jo Mahomey Fred Kane Debbie Bradford

Attend Services In Columbus For Ada Willard Davies

Relatives of Ada Willard Davies of Columbus attended her funeral Tuesday. Davies died Saturday at her home from an apparent heart attack. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Williams of Athens Route 4 Mrs. Ellen Ferris Mrs. Edna Webster and family and Mr and Mrs Glenn E Rutter of Columbus.

Harvey Ada Willard) Davies Columbus The North Y Mary Williams Athens

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