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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1974

Page

3

Prosecutor Proposes Screening Juvenile Court Filings in Athens County

The plan would have county prosecutor staff interview and screen filings to determine valid bases for juvenile court complaints. If valid, the clerk prepares the filing and prosecutors then represent the state at hearings. The proposal excludes minor traffic offenses and relies on updated staff led by Michael Ward and William Grim.

Herb Amey Messenger Athens County Juvenile Court Sam Buffington Michael Nolan Harold Rose Nolan Michael Ward William Grim Grim Ohio Bar Association Ward

Docket Backlog Declines Amid Rising Athens Court Cases

Athens County Common Pleas Court files climbed from 523 in 1972 to 600 in 1973 and 434 through July 1974 while backlog past time limits fell from 122 to 30. Judge Lowell Howard cites unique cases and proposed a referee system to handle increasing divorce workloads.

Lowell Howard Common Pleas Court State Supreme Court Howard Conservancy

Changes In Jeeps Require Non-Commercial Plate

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles ruling requires utility type vehicles like jeeps to have commercial plates unless permanent design changes are made. An affidavit to the clerk of courts is needed to reclassify after modifications, as auto makers tag these vehicles as commercial at the factory.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Clerk of Courts Ohio Highway Patrol Highway Patrol Athens

Program Aimed at Individualized Student Needs in Portsmouth

Teachers in Portsmouth middle schools are personalizing instruction to match each student’s needs. A two week summer institute from August 5 to 16 directed by Ray Skinner and A. Monroe Johnson of Ohio University and funded by the Ohio Department of Education and the Portsmouth Board of Education explored individualized materials, pacing, and content choices. Four half day follow up sessions are planned for 1974-75 with OU faculty.

Portsmouth Ohio University Department of Ray Skinner A. Monroe Johnson Ohio Department of Education Portsmouth Board of Education

Computer Workshop For Teachers On Ohio University Campus

A one day workshop on computer aided instruction for elementary and secondary teachers will be held Thursday at Ohio University Athens campus. No prior computer experience required. Jointly sponsored by the Department of Computer Services, Ohio University and the Office of Workshops. One hour of credit offered at graduate and undergraduate levels. For details contact the Workshops Office 301 Tupper Hall or call 594-4907.

Ohio University Athens Department of Computer Services Office of Workshops Tupper Hall

OU Symphony members return from Eastern Music Festival

Nine members of the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra traveled to Greensboro North Carolina for the Eastern Music Festival. Associate professor Adrian Gnam conducted the world premiere of Paul Harvey Concertino for tenor saxophone and the North Carolina premiere of Joseph Fiala Oboe Concerto with Yvonne Powers as soloist. Powers, OU sophomore, won the concerto competition. Other participants included Linda Laderach Susan Klock Vivian Benedict Karl Fink Sally Gnam Joseph Thayer and Cynthia Burger.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Greensboro N. C OU Symphony Adrian Gnam Paul Harvey North Carolina Joseph Fiala Yvonne Powers Miss Powers Linda Laderach Susan Klock Vivian Benedict Karl Fink Sally Gnam Joseph Thayer Cynthia Burger

Figurm a closes after owner’s loss

Lucille Smith owner of Lucy's Figurama announces the salon will be closed Monday and Tuesday following the death of her mother Mrs Forrest McDonald.

Lucille Smith Lucy's Figurama Forrest McDonald

OU Grad Promoted By State

A 1952 Ohio University civil engineering graduate has been promoted to design engineer in the Ohio DOT Division of Highways District Nine. Charles Sherman Edler of Kingston will supervise 37 engineers and technicians, handling surveys roadway design and construction plans for district road improvements. Edler became a licensed professional engineer in September 1954.

Ohio University Ohio Department of Transportation Division of Highways District Nine George C. Young District Nine Charles Sherman Edler Kingston Edler

Daughters and Admits At O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

A list of newborn daughters and admitted patients at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital includes a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Hook of Nelsonville and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Pierce of Chauncey. Admitted individuals span Athens Albany Zaleski and nearby areas, with numerous names named.

Michael Hook Nelsonville Michael Pierce Chauncey

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