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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

3

Athens County approves 283 valid signatures for income tax repeal

The Athens County Elections Board validated 283 of 358 signatures on repeal petitions. Elections Director William Howe will finalize the tally and return petitions to the state, noting possible additional petitions in Secretary of State Ted Brown's office.

Susan Crites Athens County Elections Board William Howe Athens County Howe Athens Ted Brown Brown Franklin County Elections Board Ed Robe Erle Bridgewater Robe Bridgewater William Hoffman William Lavelle Roger Jones William Rowland John G. Cline Carol White Diana White Byron White Canaan Nelsonville

Officiants Install WMS Officers at New Haven Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of the New Haven First Church of God installed officers at the August meeting led by Helen Fields. New roles include Orpha Fields as president and Nellie Dudding as vice president among others. the program featured Orpha Fields, Delores Taylor, and Betty Dolin with hymns, scripture, and a circle prayer.

New Haven Women’s Missionary Society Rena Johnson Racine Locks and Dam Park Anna Johnson Helen Johnson Roberta Maynard Betty Dolin Orpha Fields Delores Taylor Face of Jesus

Le-Ax Water Distribution to Hold Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Le-Ax Water Distribution Corporation in Athens County Ohio will be at Alexander High School Albany Ohio at 8:00 p.m. on Monday August 28 1972 to elect a Board member and handle other business. Secretary J Floyd Williams signs the notice with dates 8-18 and 8-25.

Le-Ax Water Distribution Corporation Athens County Ohio Alexander High School Albany Board of J. Floyd Williams

Bromley Hall Readies Floors for New Food and Audio Tenants

Bromley Hall may rent empty lower level spaces this fall for a restaurant cocktail lounge and stereo equipment center. James Gerlach aims to fill the floor space with Bromley Hall Barber Shop and Campus Camera remaining as current tenants. Campus Camera moves to 42 S Court Street as Music City vacates. Possible tenants include a cocktail lounge and a restaurant firm. negotiations continue with a stereo firm. Pedestrian traffic has limited activity on W Union Street.

Bromley Hall James Gerlach the Messenger Bromley Bromley Hall Barber Shop S. Court Street Koons Music Store Gerlach Music City Columbus Best Steak House Campus Camera W. Union Street

Fairgoers Endorse Broad Policy Controls in Poll

Voters at the Athens County Fair backed gun control and no fault auto insurance, favor federal intervention in prolonged strikes, oppose higher foreign aid, and support Soviet American arms limits. About 83 percent approved the U S Soviet arms pact while 11 percent disagreed and 6 percent were undecided. A majority favored handgun sale restrictions and a value added tax to ease local property taxes with mixed support for changes in foreign aid and tax policy.

Clarence E. Miller Athens County U.S Soviet Union

Firefighters Respond To House Blaze In Athens

Athens firemen were called to the home of Cyrus Mehr at 4 11 p m on Elizabeth Drive where curtains were ignited by a lightbulb causing an estimated 150 dollars in damage Chief Harland Harris said a portable water extinguisher and exhaust fan were used to clear smoke Emergency squadmen were called to Athens Middle School boiler room at 9 39 a m where David Perry 60 of McArthur Route 2 suffered possible fractured ribs after falling about six feet from a ladder He was taken to O Benn Memorial Hospital

Athens Elizabeth Dr Cyrus Mehr Harland Harris Athens Middle School David Perry McArthur Route 2 Perry O’bleness Memorial Hospital Freeholders Board of Athens County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Athens Township Kitty Lane Avanelle Drive Shelley Drive Board of County Commissioners Court House

Leadership Development Workshop To Be Held In Athens

Humane Society of the United States sponsors a two day Leadership Development Workshop in Athens September 15 16 at the Ohio University Inn. Attendees include humane society leaders animal control officers and teachers from across the country with topics on humane functions education programs and shelter management. John Hoyt HSUS president will speak along with other presenters including Wright executive director. Registration fees are 10 for full workshop 3 for one day 6 for the banquet.

Humane Society Athens The Humane Society of the United States Ohio University Inn Humane Societies John Hoyt Humane Society of the United Hoyt Rio Grande College Washington, D.C Phyllis Wright John Baldwin Athens County Humane Society Box

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Athens County

Arthur J. Marinelli Jr of Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Herman M Throckmorton deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 26 1972 Judge Harold J Rose Probate Division Athens County Court of Common Pleas.

Arthur J. Marinelli, Jr P. O. Box Athens Ohio Herman M. Throckmorton Athens County Harold J. Rose Court of Common Court OF Common Pleas OF Court of Common Pleas Probate Amos C. Anderson Patti L. Weaver

Lovato Divorce Noted In Athens County Court

Case No. CI 72 167 involves E ward Lovato residing at 1425 King Street Belpre Ohio unknown residence. Bonnie Lovato petitions for divorce custody alimony child support and attorney fees in Athens County Court with hearing set for September 15 1972. Clerk Marjorie Mitchell notices issued July 14 through August 18 1972.

Eward Lovato King Street Belpre Ohio Bonnie Lovato Route 1 Coolville Court of Common Pleas Athens County Marjorie Mitchell

By order of Board of County Commissioners

County records note authority of the Board of County Commissioners with the directive signed by the chair for official actions.

Board of County Commissioners

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