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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

2

Athens High Band Receives New West Point Style Uniforms

Athens High School band members received 155 new green and gold uniforms from Fechheimer Brothers for 23000 dollars. Director Stephen Berry inspected each fit, adjusting cross belts and suspenders as students praised the cooler, modern style and anticipated larger band participation.

Krista Nelson Athens Stephen Berry West Point Fechheimer Brothers Cincinnati Krista Charlie France Berry

Court Hearing Doubts Hoffa Blood Story in Car

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals questioned Charles O Briens account of blood in the vehicle linked to James Hoffas disappearance The court upheld a search ruling finding probable cause despite the alibi s insignificance and noted the link to Giacalone could point to abduction to stop Hoffas union activity A dissenting judge criticized the evidence.

Cincinnati 6Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Charles O'Brien James Hoffa Appellate Court O’brien Hoffa Anthony Giacalone Anthony Provenzano Michigan Pierce Lively Joseph Giacalone O'Brien U.S. District Court District of Giacalone

Ohio approves Athens County alcoholism program funding

The Ohio Health Department approves continued funding for a county alcoholism program in Athens County. The 12 month grant totals 15 250 in government money plus 4 200 in kind support from the Athens City County Health Department and 500 from the Athens County Council on Aging.

Ohio Health Department Athens County Jonathan Masood Athens City-County Alcholism Division Ohio Department of Health

Wilma Allen Group Names Campaign Committee

Wilma Allen Democratic candidate for county recorder announced the re election campaign committee with Donald Kern Nelsonville as chairman Luta Wright Canaanville as honorary chair Karen Ackison Nelsonville as treasurer Bessie Goodin Albany as campaign coordinator and Gay Moleski Buchtel as publicity Also noted Athenians Julia Abendroth 259 E State St and Nancy Shumate 16 Arden Place made Indiana University dean list for the second semester 1975 76

Wilma Allen Donald Kern Nelsonville Luta Wright Canaanville Karen Ackison Bessie Goodin Albany Gay Moleski Buchtel Julia Abendroth E. State St Nancy Shumate Arden Place Indiana University

Day care funds at risk in Title XX report

Patton warns Athens Hocking and Perry Counties day care centers face possible shutdown without more Title XX funds. He asks commissioners to arrange a meeting with state legislators to push for increased Title XX and manpower support for Appalachian Ohio. The session also covers water line work and contractor issues with NESCO and FHA projects.

Patton Steve Robb Roger Patton Tri-County Community Action Agency Athens County Commissioners CAA Athens County Hocking Perry Athens Appalachian Ohio Gerald Hann Nesco Construction Company Le-Ax Water Distribution Corp Hann

East Side Youths Not A Serious Problem, Jones Says

Police Chief Ted Jones disputed Councilwoman Phyllis Katz claim of a youth problem on the East Side. He noted past outreach eliminated the issue, said one complaint has been received, and opposed permanent patrols or full time staffing there as overreacting and unnecessary.

Jones Ted Jones Phyllis Katz East Side Katz

Thed Car Theft Charged Near Chauncey

Simeon C. Reynolds of Zanesville is charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly stealing a car at knifepoint from Jennifer Steven near Chauncey while en route to Glouster. He remains held on a 5000 dollar bond after a preliminary court appearance. a hearing is set for Monday.

Zanesville Chauncey Simeon C. Reynolds William Grim Reynolds Jennifer Steven Glouster Miss Steven Corning Bank Reynold

School Opening Announced by Alexander Local Schools

Alexander Local Schools will open for classes Aug. 31 under Superintendent Raymond Brooks. The district will follow last year’s schedule with similar bus routes. First day classes are full day and lunches will be served. high school lunches 45 cents, elementary 40 cents, extra milk 8 cents. New students and kindergartners may register Aug. 23–27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at their elementary schools in Shade, Waterloo, Albany, or the Albany high school. Kindergarteners’ arrival will be advised by teachers. Teachers meet Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. for orientation. Plants Confiscated in Clifton area. Mason County Sheriff’s Dept. continues drug abuse investigation.

Alexander Raymond Brooks Shade Waterloo Albany

Rule Copies Now Available in Athens County

Copies of Athens County subdivision regulations are available for public purchase from City-County Planner Bruce Burns at his office 13 W. Washington St. The cost is $4 per copy.

Athens County Bruce Burns Washington St

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