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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1969

Page

2

Athens Council approves recreation unit plan and cable rate changes

The Athens City Council approved a recreation unit plan to develop facilities on Ohio University Airport land and discussed a proposed city charter commission. Continental Cablevision outlined rate changes cutting installation charges for extra outlets and offering rebates. The next meeting is Sept. 2 with Labor Day shutdown on Sept. 1.

Bineer Amso Guts Contiental Capievision Athens Ohio University University City Commssion Anc Commission Cid Roger Jones Ray Jesim Continental Cablevision Council Justin Jechin Dwight Robinson Richland Avenue Ciill University

Alexander Levy Vote Holds Answer School District Can Improve Or Die

Alexander district faces potential dissolution if the November 4 levy fails as board officials warn that state funding depends on local support. Public forum at Alexander High School gym Friday 7:30 p.m. will explain proposed 10 mills and impacts on teachers, curricula, and 180-day terms.

Herald Grandstaff Messenger Alexander Wick Alexander Citizens” Committee For Education Lschool Board Alexander High School Harrison Lovsey Ail Lawson Chaiman Lovsey

Athens City Schools See Estimated Tax Rates Drop

The Athens City District board heard estimated tax rates showing a bond retirement cut of three tenths of a mill as tax base falls. Superintendent Herderson credited prudent funds investment and noted bond retirement at 3.20 mills, down nearly two mills from two years prior, offsetting a five mill rise in operating costs. The district, with 28 outside and 4 inside mills, expects 1.6518 million outside and 236 thousand inside. The board approved a $100,000 advance from the county auditor to buy four buses and hired five new teachers while accepting resignations. Minor actions included security appointments, rental of Sugar Creek School, and calendar tweaks. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm with bids to be reviewed August 27.

Roger Bennett Monsenger Athens City Bona Tve Ronnie Akens Jonny Guenther A. W. Phlabaum Carolyn Russell Eugenia Yeats Eldeana Beacon Sol Rosenberg Harve Kittle Athens High Donald Forsyth Chauncey Homer Gall Walter Ervin Ohio School Boards Association Columbus

Commission Outlines Plans for New Community Pool Facility

Recreation Commission plans a long range 10 year program to replace Crystal Pool with a larger site on E State Street near Ohio University airport. Robert Burson says four area experts and Owen Wilkinson's Ohio University students prepared layouts and cost estimates to guide bids and the final plan.

Alliens’ Recreation Commission Robert Burson Burson le di E. State Street Ohio University Phi Ples Recreation Commission Owen Wilkinson Fletcher Gilders Robert Kappes Max Schwarzel Bursch Bur- Son de Burson Wilkinson

Extradition Begun For Two Prisoners In Ohio County

Extradition proceedings have started for two men held in the Athens County jail. James Charles Napier, 36, of Harlan Kentucky, was arrested Aug 9 on a warrant for escape from a Kentucky reformatory. Kentucky began extradition. Napier to be held until Ohio governor is contacted. Danny Wade, 20, of 14344 Morris Ave, Athens, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for failing to appear in Cleveland County Court Oklahoma on bond. Wade had lived in Athens for under six weeks. John A. Matheny, 32, Millfield Route 1, pleaded innocent to a drunken driving charge in Munici nes Court. free on $800 bond. hearing set Sept 9.

Athens County Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems Machine EADS James Charles Napier Harlan State Highway Patrol Kentucky la Grange Athens Danny Wade Morris Ave Sheriff's Wade Oklahoma Cleveland County Court John A. Matheny Millfield Paw Wee Matheny

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