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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1974

Page

6

OSU Employees Get Pay Hikes in 4 Million package

Ohio State University trustees approved nearly 4 million dollars in staff raises for about 7,700 employees not covered by the state salary bill. To fund the raises, dormitory rates rose thirteen dollars per quarter and hospital room rates averaged eight dollars per day, with total new funds of 2.4 million plus 1.4 million in reserve for 1974-75.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio State University Trustees Harold Enarson Enarson

OU Student Wins Speaking Contest

Ohio University sophomore Timothy Porter of Morehead Kentucky won the 67th Intercollegiate Peace Speech Association extemporaneous speaking national title with a speech on detente and benefits. He received a $100 prize. Porter was advised by Dr. Raymond Beaty OU forensics director and IPSA state chairman.

Ohio University Timothy Porter Morehead U. S U.S.S.R Intercollegiate Peace Speech Association Showalter Foundation Newton Kan Mennonite Church Porter Raymond Beaty IPSA

Adkins Committee Names Shirley Hultgren Treasurer

Shirley Hultgren 37 N Congress St appointed treasurer for the Adkins for County Commissioner campaign. A Nelsonville York School District social studies teacher, she was recently named to Hocking Technical College board by Gov. Gilligan. Incumbent Democrat Adkins faces Republican Nuzum in November.

Shirley Hultgren N. Congress St Max Adkins

Athens County Court Records List Traffic Citations

A long list from the Athens County Municipal Court shows multiple defendants from Athens and surrounding areas cited for speeding and traffic violations. Entries include drivers from The Plains, Columbus, Nelsonville, and several other towns with fines ranging from 12 to 37 dollars and various penalties. The record highlights dozens of individuals cited for offenses such as speeding, improper passing, open container, defective exhaust, and unsafe vehicle operation.

Joseph L. Barber Athens Robin Miller Stewart Robert E. Boggs New Marshfield James E. Roberts Cleveland James Bouland Jonesboro Ark Dean Franklin Booth Lockborne John R. Bradley Louisville Daniel B. Cawley Marietta Malcolm E. Clay Chicago Ill Randy W. Flaharty Parkersburg Wayne W. Gilchrist Sharpsburg Mitchell Gillam Lorain Walter R. Guitner Guysville Terrence D. Hawk the Plains Susan K. Isable Logan Robert J. Jefferies Foster Place Karl J. Jeffers Columbus Ronald G. Lubinski Maple Heights Terry L. Lyons Lawrenceburg Ind Dwight K. Poole Belpre Raul A. Mack Lancaster Richard R. Redman Petersburg W. Va Dennis B. Rice Jr Catawba Roger A. Robinson Harry Sawlsberry David P. Sawyer Richard G. Schmitt Grove City Gustav Schwab William J. Stoneking Dayton Homer R. Sturgeon Indianapolis Louis W. Thomas Twinsburg Harold W. Treadway Osgood Ivan R. Triplett Orient Daniel W. Webber Bradley L. Werdebaugh Oakland Daniel K. Willie Chauncey Louise I. Arnold Wellston Bobby C. Bricher Gloria J. Chester Penelope Dalton Harold S. Hill Thomas J. Quick Roger L. Rippeth Jackson George P. Stout Marc B. VePraskas Menomoner Falls Wis Larry Eugene Robinson Frederick T. Stone Westerville

Wellston Board Completes Plans For School Opening

Wellston City School Board Vice President Allen Griffith led a special session to plan the upcoming opening. Bids for Bundy Elementary blacktop sealer were reviewed with Cunningham of Wheelersburg and Bayer Paving Co. winning the two lowest bids. Leaves of absence, retirements, and resignations were accepted including teachers Wallace and Maerker granted leaves, Hendershot and Perkins retirements, and Souders, McNelley, and Bailey resignations.

Wellston Wellston City Allen Griffith Lois Hill Bundy Elementary Doris Ann May Donald Cunningham Wheelersburg Bayer Paving Co Paul Edwards Cynthia Wallace Bundy Cecilia C. Maerker Central Elementary Susan P. Hendershot Margaret L. Perkins Barry L. Souders Sarah McNelley Carolyn Sue Bailey

Perry County Divorce Requests And School Board Actions

Several Perry County divorce petitions seek custody and support for minor children including Marsha K. Archer versus Warren Archer and Wilma Newton versus Robert E. Newton Sr. Others name Cheryl Doughty James Doughty Sally Ann Snider Michael L. Snider and Veronica Hutmire with outcomes noting custody and alimony. The article also lists district staff appointments and board agenda items on vacancies, policy study, and a future executive session.

Marsha K. Archer Roseville Warren Archer Crooksville Wilma Newton Robert E. Newton Sr New Lexington Cheryl Doughty James Doughty Corning Glouster Sally Ann Snider Michael L. Snider Somerset Veronica Hutmire

Hocking Tech Hosts Ohio Medical Records Chapter Meeting

The Medical Record Technology Department at Hocking Technical College will host an organizational meeting for the Southeastern Ohio Chapter of the Ohio Medical Records Association on Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge.

Hocking Technical College Greater Southeastern Ohio Ohio Medical Records Association Hocking Valley Motor Lodge

Messenger To Install Auxiliary Drive On Offset Press

Messenger publisher G. Kenner Bush announced the plant will install an auxiliary drive and electrical system on its offset press between the Sunday and Monday editions. The upgrade completes a mechanical backup program across production from type to printing to reduce or eliminate delays from machine failures.

Messenger G. Kenner Bush Bush

Ohio Tobacco Output Reported for 1973

Mrs. C. H. Jewell, formerly of Albany, is a patient in South Baldwin Hospital, Foley, Alabama. Ohio Grows Tobacco states that Ohio produced 18 million pounds of tobacco on 9,600 acres in 1973, with leaves used for cigar wrappers.

C. H. Jewell Albany South Baldwin Hospital Foley, Ala Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Can't Miss It To Solve The Calculator Question

Joe Carp laments faulty directions and gridlock as drivers misread signs. He criticizes the "you can't miss it" line and contends many motorists get lost amid cluttered maps. The piece also notes pocket calculators reshaping math in offices and classrooms. Joe Carp uses a calculator to track his golf score.

Joe Carp Joe

Athens Swim-A-Thon Raises Funds for Heart Fund

Athens County Heart Fund collectors gathered 1336.20 dollars at a swim-a-thon hosted by the county American Heart Association. Walter Poenisch Sr. distributed patches and trophies to top finishers across advanced intermediate and beginner divisions.

Athens Athens County Heart Fund American Heart Association Walter Poenisch Sr Grove City Athens County Heart

Athens Woman Named Director Of Area Day Care Program

Arlene Sheak of Athens was named director of the Day Care Child Development Program serving Athens Hocking and Perry Counties. Effective Aug. 5 she succeeds Michael Frampton. the program oversees five centers in Athens Chauncey Nelsonville Logan and New Lexington with about 150 enrolled. Sheak previously counseled for Parent Education and Counseling Services and has a background in social work from St. Louis MO and Hartwick College Oneonta NY. She resides in Athens with her husband and daughter.

Arlene Sheak Athens Athens, Hocking Perry Counties Ef Board of Trustees Michael Frampton Nelsonville Hartwick College Oneonta N.Y St. Louis University’ School of Social Services Bob Carla

Ohio University Extension Receives $18,000 Head Start Grant

The Extension Division at Ohio University gains an $18,000 grant from the Ohio Training and Technical Assistance Program funded by HEW to fund Head Start Training. Fifteen courses have been offered across Athens Portsmouth Coshocton and Chillicothe with plans for a fifth site. Curtis Johnson notes grants totaling over $47,000 support in service training since 1972.

Athens Portsmouth Coshocton Chillicothe Extension of Ohio University Ohio Department of Health, Education and Welfare Curtis Johnson Southeast Ap

Drawings Held Friday for Logan County Juror Selection

Grand and petite juror pools were drawn Friday in the Hocking County Common Pleas Court. Names listed include Harry Shaffer Murray City Helen Leonard Violet Carpenter Betty Rimelspach Pauline Huddy Richard T Leonard Sr Sandra Fetherolf Irene Whitcraft Mary Ann Hartsock Mona Green Lucy Nihiser William Anderson Mary Sandra Goss Washington Bowers Jr and many others from Logan Nelsonville Rockbridge Haydenville and surrounding areas.

Logan Hocking County Common Pleas Court Harry Shaffer Murray City Helen Leonard Wilson Violet Carpenter East St Betty Rimelspach N. Wood St Pauline Huddy Nelsonville Richard T. Leonard Sr E. Second St Sandra Fetherolf South Bloomingville Irene Whitcraft Rockbridge Mary Ann Hartsock Mona J. Green Lucy Nihiser William Anderson Laurelville Mary Sandra Goss Washington Bowers, Jr Bowers Court Alva Oakley Paul Kreutz Sandra Jean Wood George E. Stump N. Market St Everett Mowrey Betty Upchurch Gladys Anneshansley Arretta Jean Ellis Terry L. Kline Haydenville Earnest Cox Freda West West St Charles O. Ringhiser Charlotte Crawford Lawrence Danner George D. Billings Hill St Marle McDaniel New Plymouth Charles R. Frasure Thomas E. West Louise Carol Orsborn Hide-A-Way Hills Arthur E. Horne Phyllis Burnton Jeff Whitcraft Iris L. Burke E. Hunter St Daniel B. Collison Walhending Ave Sylvia L. Smith N. Mulberry St Sally Allberry Ted W. Sanders W. Second Sheldon S. Johnson North St Richard Fetheroll Lonnie J. Bail Florence Ave Patrice A. Armstrong Zanesville Ave Kathryn Whisler Edythe Keller Angle Ave Maude Sheets Mound St Louise Imboden Grace Arbell Ralph E. Mohler Kermit H. Swaim Waveline Hewit Erwin D

Airman Craig graduates Air Force course at Lowry AFB

Airman Sarah J. Craig daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel Craig completes the Air Training Command material facilities specialist course at Lowry AFB Colorado and will serve with a tactical air command unit at Mountain Home AFB Idaho. She is a 1973 Vinton County High School graduate and finished basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. Navy Seaman Recruit Steven L Sealey son of Mr and Mrs Henry Sealey completes recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. A gas line project will close Kurtz Street Monday for Columbia Gas Co line work.

Sarah J. Craig Herschel Craig McArthur Air Force Air Training Command Lowry Afb Colo Craig Mountain Home Afb Idaho Tactical Air Command Vinton County High School Lackland Afb Texas Navy Steven L. Sealey Henry Sealey Little Hocking Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Ill

Two Illnesses Reported in Athens Area

Friday reports list Mrs. Pearl Coppers, 74, of 225 W. Washington St., ill at O'Bleness. At Dow Lake dam site Ernie Crabtree, 23, of Robinson Trailer Court, ill, transported to O'Bleness.

Pearl Coppers Washington St Ill O’bleness Athens Secems Ernie Crabtree Robinson Trailer Court Dow Lake Dam O'Bleness

Smith seeks YCC camp at former Hocking State Forest Honor Camp

Jane Smith candidate for the 91st District urges Natural Resources Director William B. Nye to convert the vacant Hocking State Forest Honor Camp into a Youth Conservation Corps camp. She notes Ohio led the nation approving YCC camps and highlights the program’s outdoor work, pay, and room and board for youths aged 15 to 18. DNR currently maintains the vacant facilities, with two YCC camps operated this summer at Zaleski and Shawnee forests.

Jane Smith Natural William B. Nye Hocking State Forest Youth Conservation Corps Ohio Mrs. Smith Natural Resources Department YCC Zaleski State Forest Vinton County Shawnee State Forest Monroe County DNR

Also Mentioned on This Page

OSU Adkins Committee Mrs. Hultgren Adkins Frank Nuzum Athens County Municipal Court Albert K. Frum Bobby J. McClelland Robert E. Hatfield Betty Persons Robert Cargus Mill St Wellston Board Perry County Court News Wendy Brosisus William J. Duncan Ann Riepenhoff Huberta Robb Elizabeth Jenkins EM Radio Ey Audio-Visuals, Inc Union St Charles Reamer Branch Bruce Lacey Kelly Schleicher Peggy Kappes Kelly Kyle Jim Michael Dennis Wen Neil Rollins Keith Grimm Andy Bumpass Beth Bumpass Erika Bergdahl Ricky McCune Alan Rollins Jane Rouchenberg Poenisch Frank Hare Tri-County Community Action Agent Sheak Palachian Association of Union Furnace Wilbur Davis N. Walnut St Paul Dalton Ross A. Nice Freda Matheny Claude E. Weaver John K. Trovato Ann L Wolfe Church St Fred Hardman Robert Hansley Roy Davis Elmer Horksy Robert D Gabriel Bonnie Springer Goldie Durbin Kurtz Kurtz Street Mill Street Stimson Avenue Columbia Gas Co Sealey Fire Department Lakeview Hayes Hall Americard Cornwell’s S. Court St Athens, Ohio
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