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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1974
Page
2
Sherman Pratt, 51, was shot four times by Mrs. Mary Gilkey, 48, after forcing entry into the Bates Road residence near Alexander Two at about 3 a.m. Pratt, wounded in the ear stomach and legs, was hospitalized. Prosecutor Nolan said charges, likely aggravated assault, depend on surgery outcomes.
E F Rothel announces two promotions in the Southeastern District of Columbia Gas of Ohio Athens. Betty Christmann becomes district accounting supervisor and Lester C Bush Jr. district stores control supervisor. Christmann’s career spans 1936 to 1966 with multiple roles and community ties. Bush began in 1950, moved through several postings, and is active in church and civic groups.
Athens High School marching band placed among six Class AA finalists at the Ohio State Fair band contest. Director Stephen Berry attributed the success to 49 competing bands across two classes, awarding the top six superior ratings and next three excellent ratings. The Athens group earned a trophy, 350 dollars, and medals for all 108 members after months of rehearsal beginning August.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources division of forests and preserves is taking orders for its 1975 reforestation program for private lands. The program aims to supply trees for large rural tracts to aid forest restoration and land management.
Constance J. White of Athens received the Superior Accomplishment Award from Maj. Gen. C. W. Hespelhorn at the AAFES headquarters in Dallas for two years of outstanding work as technical publications editor. White, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Baldwin, joined the service in 1963 after graduating from Athens High School and Ohio University. The piece also notes land nurseries in Ohio and seedling orders with prices for 1 000 seedlings and delivery options.
OdriNil is marketed as a natural diuretic tablet with herbs that swiftly reduce water retention and swelling during the menstrual cycle. The product claims gentle, economical relief and offers satisfaction or money back.
Clear tonight with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Saturday will be sunny with highs in the low 80s. Sunday and Monday fair with a chance of showers Tuesday and highs from the upper 70s to low 80s. Lows will be in the upper 50s to low 60s early Sunday through Tuesday. yesterday's high 85 low 61.
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