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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
2
A Friday morning chase and raid in Athens netted four suspects tied to major drug activity. Deputies and Athens police seized three autos, nearly $5,000 in drugs, drug paraphernalia and a stolen barber pole, with arrests for marijuana possession and related charges.
Alan P. Michelson faces malicious destruction of property charges after allegedly kicking a glass door at the Full Hallmark Card shop. Athens police say the door valued over $100. in Thursday’s Athens County Municipal Court he sought a public defender and was released on recognizance. Other Friday cases include Delia Rapp 26 Albany guilty plea for motor vehicle title, Carl Paterson 18 Beverly driving without a license, and Nellie Barber New Marshfield reckless operation with no contest verdict.
Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service transported Sybil Cottrill from her home to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital at 9 55 p m Thursday after she became ill. Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club holds its annual family picnic Sunday at 1 p m. All paid members and families are welcome bringing a covered dish. Joe Richards, president.
Six of the twelve Athens County defendants linked to a July drug raid at 65 N Congress St will face the grand jury. Prosecutor Michael Nolan said the jury will review evidence against Mark Meyers Jill McCullough Michael Sabo Audrie Kunzman John Gardner Alan D McKee and Don Davies along with others charged in the case. Also named are Lt Dana Sheets charged with rape in June Jimmie Mount and Lawrence Heizer facing separate counts.
The Athens County Red Cross exceeded its 135 pint quota by collecting 159 pints at the First United Methodist Church bloodmobile event. 190 registered, with 39 first time donors, plus special gallon awards to local residents.
Tuppers Plains John Riebel superintendent of Eastern School District announces a kindergarten meeting for all kindergarten students and their parents Wednesday at Chester Elementary School 9 30 a m. The session is for student and parent introductions. Mrs Wilbur Parker will discuss children needs for the school year and Riebel will discuss transportation with the parents.
Recent dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Waldo Poston on East Clinton Street were Dr and Mrs James Anderson of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Harold Moore of Athens. Mrs C E Stout hosted Lyle Carson of Beele Kansas and Mrs Belva Doss with son Harley and Mrs Mary Sullivan of Lancaster.
Butch Takett, 16, of Portsmouth, fell 25 feet when a ladder broke at Athens National Bank. He was rushed to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital with possible fractures to his left leg and arm, a possible concussion, and abrasions. Takett, an employee of Tri-State Services, Inc., was given first aid and splints before transport. The accident occurred about 9 15 a.m.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes two transfer requests. Gladys Kochis of Gladys Town Cafe Glouster seeks transfer to Betty Glenamen of Town Cafe for high and low beer and wine and liquor by the glass consumption and carry out. Margaret Gans of Mulberry Restaurant Pomeroy seeks transfer to Clarence Gans of Mulberry Inn Pomeroy for low powered beer consumption and carry-out.
Yesterday high reached 83 and low 63 with 0.00 inches precipitation. Today dawned with 63 low and 80 percent humidity at 9 am, month rainfall 2.21 inches, yearly 29.82 inches, departures -2.08 inches from normal. Sun set at 8:22 pm and rise 6:44 am. pressure 30.09 inches. Data from Ohio University geography dept and U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.
A Syracuse lawn gathering honored Alpha Cottrill on his 83rd birthday with a chicken dinner. Two cakes were presented, one by Mrs. John Redovian and the other from Cottrill grandchildren. Attendees included John Redovian and daughter Leigh Ann, Carrie Meinhart, Myrtle Durst, Cindy Craig, Greg Smith, Mrs. Alpha Cottrill, Herman London, Lawrence Diddle, Dick Harris, Don Cottrill, Sharon, Craig, Bruce, Charles Lisle, Lori, and Carrie.
Burr Oak campground no longer collects recreation fees. Forest supervisor Donald Girton of the U S Department of Agriculture says the termination aligns with federal requirements under the new policy.
Birth announcements for Hiruo Gambill Spears with last names linked to Athens New Marshfield Glouster. admissions and dismissals list multiple patients. The piece then details the Golden Eagle Passport Program changes, stopping most federal recreation fees at Wayne Hoosier sites except Hardin Ridge Indiana, with notes on receipts and local refunds.
Kim Grueser was named grand champion of the Junior Fair Flower Show at Meigs County Fair judging on Wednesday in Rock Springs. Grand champion showman was Teri Pullins.
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