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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

4

Trimble bridge plan approved by Athens County commissioners

Athens County Commissioners approve final legislation for a channel-straightening project in Trimble. County Engineer Gerald Hann says Congress Run will be straightened near County Road 32, eliminating two bridges and adding a new bridge on 32 over the rerouted stream. Financing comes from State Issue I funds. construction overseen by the State Highway Department with bids let Sept. 21 and advertising to begin about three weeks earlier.

Athens County Trimble Gerald Hann Hann Congress Run County 32 Mason Street State Highway Department

Wrong body buried in Miamisburg questioned by family

Charles and Vera Dennis of Miamisburg suspect the remains buried as their son Mark are misidentified. Lab tests indicate an eight inch height discrepancy and alternative death details, while Navy experts await results. The family seeks Pentagon board review and a possible reburial.

Dayton Ohio Charles Vera Dennis Miamisburg Mark North Vietnam Dennises Quang Tri South Vietnam Dennis Jerry Navy Raymond Papucci Cincinnati Papucci Mark Dennis

Drug Bust Biggest In City History Continues

Athens police captain Cochran reports a major drug sweep with seven suspects charged and four more expected. The operation targeted a nationwide ring handling marijuana and hallucinogens, with about 1000 pounds of marijuana seized and multiple pills recovered. The raid aims to curb drug traffic near the university and warrants further university security action.

George McDaniel Karl Stanbrough Orange Texas Duke A. Dower Canoga Park Calif Mark B. Donovan Houston Tex Cochran City Indiana Pittsburgh Coachran Athens

Three Plead Guilty and Fines In Athens County Court

Dog Warden Fanes heard charges against three people arrested by Dog Warden John Villars on the Athens County Municipal Court docket. Harlan Webster of Millfield Route 1 pleaded guilty to letting a dog run at large and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Dick McDonald of Nelsonville forfeited 25 dollars on the same charge. Rex Tabler of Sharpsburg forfeited 25 dollars for not licensing his dog. Marvin Goldstein pleaded innocent to public intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

John Villars Athens County Harlan Webster Millfield Dick McDonald Nelsonville Rex Tabler Sharpsburg Marvin Goldstein

Answers On Price Freeze Policy Regulations

Washington AP summary of the wage price freeze rules. It covers price and tax ceilings, tuition, exports, imports, commissions, and wage guidelines. It notes which items are exempt and how to price new products and housing rents under the 90 day order.

Washington Cost of Living Council

Priscilla Class and Sunshine Club Meet In Straitsville

In Straitsville eight members of the Priscilla Class of the United Methodist Church met for devotions and a business session followed by a pot luck lunch. The Sunshine Senior Club gathered at the Civic Building with twenty members and guests from Columbus Athens and Nelsonville. Linda Denney, Miller High School alumna, has joined the FBI in Washington.

Gladys Lines New Straitsville Priscilla United Methodist Church Myrtle Wallace Sunshine Senior Club James Alexander Columbus George Tolliver Nelsonville FBI Washington Miller High School Gertrude Miller William Mitchell Margie Leedon Jennifer Winchester Ind Anna James Mark Seaman Austin Tex Thurman Thompson

Scouting Cleanup Totals Reported Nationwide

The final tally for Scouting Keep America Beautiful Day shows over 2 million youths and adults sweeping 200000 miles of highways and streams and 400000 acres of parks. More than 1 million tons of litter were collected, equating to 200000 truckloads. In the Hock Hocking District over 30 participants joined June 5.

Hock-Hocking

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