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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1974
Page
3
The column reflects on returning from a vacation amid national change in leadership. It recalls old town surprises and home mishaps such as a failed freezer and a plumbing disaster. It considers how progress and new buildings alter the familiar landscape during absence and what may await on the homeward journey.
The piece recalls West Union Street clearance for dorms and a hillside leveled for private housing, a new highway-like traffic plan, one way street loops, and a downtown loop. It notes the lost Berry Hotel on Court Street and stalled widening of Richland Avenue amid ongoing city plans.
About 20 persons from industry government agencies and universities attended the Industrial Noise Workshop at Ohio University last week. The three day event combined lab and lecture sessions on measuring controlling and eliminating industrial noise. Keynote speaker Laymon N. Miller of Bob Beranek and Newman Inc. lectured on noise and vibration.
Athens police and Athens County sheriff's deputies aided in recovering a stolen vehicle Saturday morning. An adult and a juvenile were apprehended when the car was intercepted near the Spanish Maine truck stop on Route 50E and were returned to Waverly in Pike County. Names of the arrestees were not released.
Mostly sunny today and Monday with rising temperatures. Highs near 84 to 85, lows around 62 to 66. 10 percent chance of rain today. Mostly fair Tuesday with showers possible Wednesday. High Friday about 85, low Saturday 64. Sun set 8 11 p.m. tomorrow rise 6 52 a.m. Data from Ohio University Geography.
Athens County youths Cathy Young of Alexander High School and Herbert Carson of Federal Hocking High School are selected for the eighth annual Who's Who Among American High School Students. They may win one of ten scholarships ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars and participate in the publishers survey of high achievers.
The page touts Marting’s as the place for the latest school fashions for high school and college students. It promises good brands and reliable service, inviting readers to visit for a broad selection and attentive help.
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