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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1977

Page

2

Heinz soup mouse fragments case filed in Cleveland

Garfield Heights resident Ronald E Kalin 33 sues Heinz for 35000 claiming he found parts of a cooked mouse in ready to serve soup from a vending machine. He alleges illness hospital bills over 1000 pounds weight loss and dreams about the incident. Lab report cited parts include head and feet. Kalin seeks negligence and breach of warranty in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

Cleveland Garfield Heights Ronald E Kalin Kalin HJ Heinz Co Heinz Calin Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Pittsburgh Richard B Steuer Steuer

Firemen Give Up Police Dreams After Cuff Lock Incident

Firefighter Henry Warren became stuck in antique handcuffs at a Columbus fire station when police keys failed. Unable to reach the issuing county, officers used bolt cutters to free him. The episode prompted firemen to abandon police ambitions, with Warren last seen waxing the truck.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Henry Warren Vinton County

Calcutta Won't Play In Cincinnati Over Obscenity Prosecution

Edward Marks testifies that possible prosecution in Cincinnati blocked Oh Calcutta! road production here. He cited a May telephone quote from Hamilton County Prosecutor Simon Leis Jr about taking action if there is a complaint. Arnold Morelli says Leis’ reputation for obscene case prosecutions chilled the show.

Cincinnati Oh! Calcutta U.S. District Court Edward Marks Music Hall Association Hamilton County Simon Leis Jr

Smucker adopts defenses against hostile takeovers

Smucker Co stockholders in Orrville voted to stagger director terms and require 85 percent stockholder approval for most mergers. Chairman Paul H. Smucker backed the measures, stating no current takeover attempts are known. The firm, maker of jams and jellies, aims to deter hostile bids.

Orrville, Ohio J M. Smucker Co Orrville Paul H. Smucker Smucker

West Virginia free ferry service starts across Ohio River

The nation Ferry Begun. In Point Pleasant West Virginia the free ferry began operating after the Silver Memorial Bridge under repair. two boats run 24 hours between Point Pleasant and Kanauga Ohio as a crack inspection found welds in the bridge superstructure.

Point Pleasant W.va West Virginia Ohio River Silver Memorial Bridge Here Kanauga Ohio

Charges Filed in Kidnaping Case Near Fort Gay West Virginia

Three Mingo County men Glen Hall 44 Billy Hall 22 and a juvenile were arrested in Columbus Ohio on kidnapping charges tied to the abduction of two Fort Gay men on the Tolsia Highway Sunday. Ohio and West Virginia authorities coordinated a two day probe leading to arrests. The two Fort Gay men were lured by a broken down car and released unharmed near Portsmouth Ohio in Sciota County.

Fort Gay W.va Mingo County Columbus Ohio Glen Hall Billy Hall Ohio Highway Patrol West Virginia State Police Wayne Mingo Tolsia Portsmouth Sciota County

Boys State Program Moves to Bowling Green

The Buckeye Boys State program will move from Ohio University in Athens to Bowling Green State University next year due to West Green dormitory renovations. Ohio University has been notified, and a Sept. 14 formal announcement in Bowling Green will confirm the change approved by the Buckeye Boys State Commission. About 1,400 juniors participated this year. OU President Charles Ping lamented the departure.

The American Legion Buckeye Ohio University Bowling Green State University West Green Legion Post Bowling Green East Green Legion Convocation Buckeye Boys State Commission Green Buckeye Boys State Charles Ping Boys State Athens

Athens considers annexation plans meet mixed reaction

Officials weigh annexing residential areas southwest of the city as a sewer line and school site prompt discussion. A non scientific survey by County Commissioner Karen Harvey found most Ervin Road residents oppose annexation, while Wonder Hills shows divided views and fire protection cost concerns. Mayor Barrett says annexation is unlikely for Ervin Road now but Wonder Hills could be considered with extra costs for city services. The city and Chamber of Commerce will discuss the proposal later.

Robert Ekey Messenger Athens Margaret's Creek Karen Harvey Richland Area Richland Area Fire Department Donald Barrett Ervin Road Wonder Hills Clearview Barrett Chamber of Commerce

University Receives $1000 Gift From Columbus Firm

Coopers & Lybrand Certified Public Accountants donated 1000 dollars to Ohio University Accounting and Quantitative Methods for student achievement scholarships and library tax materials. Carl Anderson delivered the gift to Drs William Voss James Cox and Provost Neil Bucklew during the campus visit.

Coopers & Lybrand Certified Public Accountants Ohio University Department of Accounting Columbus Carl Anderson Wiliam Voss James Cox Neil Bucklew

Ohio to distribute 1 million in 1977 intangible taxes

The state of Ohio announced a $1 million distribution of 1977 intangible taxes from financial institutions and securities dealers across six counties. Athens leads with $313,657.08, followed by Jackson $204,916.70, Gallia $201,728.32, Hocking $149,987.86, Meigs $112,210.32, and Vinton $46,596.84.

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Modern Bullfight Terminology Shifts to Torero

The article notes a language change in bullfighting where the term toreador is no longer used. In contemporary Spanish the bullfighter is referred to as torero, reflecting evolving norms in the sport’s terminology.

Toreador Torero

Deputies Arrest Parade Gamblers at Nelsonville Event

Athens County deputies arrested three men for operating a cash dart game at the Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville. Kenneth Brewer of Martinsville Indiana faced a charge of permitting a gambling booth. Terrence Charleston of Tucson and Steve Stoner of Cincinnati were charged with operating a game of chance. Bond set at 500 each. preliminary hearing planned for Sept 1. all posted bond and released.

Athens County Sheriff's Deputies Nelsonville Kenneth Brewer Martinsville Ind Terrence Charleston Tucson Ariz Steve Stoner Cinncinnati Menere Athens County

Couladis Plans 10th District Young GOP Federation Meeting

Pete Couladis announces formation of the 10th District Federation of Young Republicans to unite Republicans across twelve counties. Rep. Clarence E. Miller will speak at the inaugural meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge with a goal of one active club in each county and a brief Teenage Republican Club presentation.

Pete Couladis 10Th Clarence E. Miller Lancaster Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Lawrence Gallia Meigs Athens Vinton Washington Hocking Fair Field Jackson Noble Morgan Perry Muskingum Couradis Ohio League of Young Republican

Lottery Tickets Stolen in Millfield Ohio

Athens County deputies report fifty one dollar Ohio Lottery tickets stolen from Clark's Grocery Store in Millfield during Aug 15 theft. The Tuesday morning report notes tickets taken from under a counter during normal hours. Another report lists items valued at 485 dollars stolen from a storage building on Shade Route 1.

Clark Millfield Athens County Darrell V Fulton Athens

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