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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1974

Page

2

Housing study eyes dorms for senior living in Athens

Metropolitan Housing Authority and HUD explore converting Ohio University dormitories to senior citizen housing in Athens. Officials cite HUD rules, funding hurdles, and design challenges, with Bromley Hall and other dorms under review. No official university action until after fall quarter.

Ohio University Local Housing Authority U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Metropolitan Housing Authority Alan Geiger Housing Authority Geiger Donald Barrett Athens County

Trustees ratify Crewson's appointment as OU head

Ohio University trustees approve Dr. Harry B. Crewson as interim president at the 1974 75 kick off. They also set a 1974 75 dining plan budget and cut per credit hour fees for part time undergraduates at branch campuses from 24 to 22.

Crewson Columbus — Ohio University Board of Trustees J. Wallace Phillips Harry B. Crewson Ohio University William R. Morris Donald A. Spencer Columbus J. Grant Keys Elyria Claude R. Sowle University Club Sowle Sowles Ohio State University Law Faculty OSU Law

District Announces Reduced Price Plan for Meals Milk

Albany Alexander Local School District outlines free and reduced price meal and milk eligibility under National School Lunch and Special Milk programs. Applications acceptable year round, with final deadline Aug 31 for certain positions. appeals go to Supt. Raymond Brooks. Foster children may qualify. forms available at schools and post office.

Albany — Alexander Athens Raymond Brooks Brooks Albany Board of Education Administrative Office

Weather forecast shows warm, clear tonight and near 90 Thursday

The forecast calls for clear and warm conditions tonight with lows mid to upper 60s. Thursday will be partly cloudy and warm with highs around 90. An extended outlook indicates a chance of showers Friday and Saturday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s, followed by cooler conditions Sunday with upper 70s to low 80s and overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 50s.

Old Car Club Plans Charter Meeting in Wellston Aug 29

The Appalachia Old Car Club will hold its charter meeting at Millard Logan's Garage in Wellston on August 29 at 7 p.m. Prospective charter members may contact any member before the meeting. Many club members displayed cars at Jackson Square Shopping Center and toured the city with Jackson police. Cars listed include a 1946 Ford sedan, 1936 Ford pickup, 1930 Ford Replica, 1931 Model A Ford Tudor, 1948 Chevrolet sedan, 1928 Model A Ford Sport Coupe, 1934 Packard Sedan, 1926 Ford T Coupe, 1928 Buick Opera Coupe, 1930 Model A Ford Coupe, 1941 Chevrolet Sedan, 1930 Pontiac Sedan, 1938 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan, and a 1955 Chevrolet Sedan. Several members were present but weather and restoration work kept some cars away. Albany Lodge 723 F&AM will confer a Master Mason degree at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Wellston Appalachia Old Car Club Millard Logan Jackson Square Jackson James E. Arrowood Oak Hill John P. Boyd James Denny William Hartley Richard H. Jones Allensville Robert Jones Dwight J Miller George Nutt J. P. Rogers Welston Bob Rose Carl Sorrell Hamden Carl Wasmer David Yates Albany Lodge F&am

Area Man Named to Central Ohio Heart Chapter Committee

Clyde Baker of The Plains is named to the heart saver instructor committee of the Central Ohio Heart Chapter Inc. New officers for 1974 75 include Thomas C. Fitzpatrick of Columbus as board chairman and Ralph D. Lach of Columbus as president. The board and committees meet four times yearly to guide volunteers across 47 counties.

Clyde Baker The Plains Central Ohio Heart Chapter Inc Baker Heart Saver Thomas C. Fitzpatrick Columbus Ralph D. Lach

Bleness Memorial Hospital Records Visiting Hours

Hospital notes list visiting hours from 11 a.m. to 8 30 p m with maternity restricted to 2 30 3 30 and 7 8 p m two visitors per patient per hour in maternity and a 16 year age minimum for pediatrics and maternity areas. A long list of births and residents from Athens The Plains Chauncey McArthur Glouster McCauley Stewart and other towns is noted.

Arley McCauley Donna Knox Loretta Stewart Adrian Parker Shirley Kirkendall Scott Hines Leslie Coon Jr Athens Harry Thornton Pat Orcutt the Plains Charles West Reynoldsburg Charles Coe Chauncey Walter Keirns Jr Millfield Michael Matheny Margaret Calvin McArthur Lisa Kafka Guysville Charles Dixon Glouster Zara Hawk Shade

Local incidents reported at Athens and Columbus

Randall Chalfant, 24, of Spreading Oaks Trailer Park, came to the station to have a ring cut from his finger. Ronald Maffin, 2, of Nelsonville, transferred from Mount St. Mary to Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

Athens Glenda Barridge New Marshfield S. Congress St Randall Chalfant Spreading Oaks Ronald Maffin Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Children's Hospital, Columbus

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