Guilty Shoplifter Repays His Debt
A former Athens resident who confessed to shoplifting from several area stores sent the Chamber of Commerce an anonymous letter and a $150 money order from Wapakoneta to reimburse the losses. He lived in Athens from 1963 to 1965 and urged the funds be used to warn others that shoplifting is not worth the guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Lima
Ohio
Wapakoneta
Jones
Fosters
Jean Dupler
Logans
Altmans
Woolworths
Chamber
Fall Festival Set for Sept 30 in Athens Parking Garage
Athens officials announce the Fall Trade Festival on September 30 at the city parking garage. Mayor Donald Barrett notes many exhibitors already booked, with additional spaces available. Harold Shields coordinates, inviting prospective sponsors to contact the code enforcement office for booth space. Exhibits include arts and crafts and hobby displays with items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Donald Barrett Barrett
Harold Shields
Shields
Barrett
Alumni Records Head Hired at Ohio University
Frances Dalzell joins Ohio University Alumni Development as director of alumni records and research succeeding the late Eleanor Minister. Dalzell, with a long OU service record since 1966, has served as office manager and secretary to deans, and as secretary to the University Advising Council. She holds an AB from the College of Wooster and studied OU management courses. she is married to Alden R Dalzell, director of university computer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Dalzell
University
University College
University College and University Advising Council
Office of International Studies
College of Wooster
Alden R Dalzell
University Computer Services
Immunization Clinics Slated at City Health Dept
Dr Lamar Miller announced two immunization clinics at the City-County Health Department 278 W Union St for September 13 and 20. Clinics run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. No clinic will be held on September 6 as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Union St
Lamar Miller
Fumes Cause Broken Glass At 90 N Court St
Firefighters responding to a passerby report found smoke at 90 North Court Street and, while forcing entry, shattered a door glass. Officials blamed fumigation using sulfur candles for the incident and noted a $50 replacement cost for the glass. Fire Capt. Royce Cooley said notification could have prevented the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Vance Leach
N. Court St
Royce Cooley
Road Project May Miss Deadline
Athens County Issue I road projects face award delays with tentative plans showing contracts not awarded until near January 1979. Columbus Engineering Consultants expects bids for Rock Riffle Road section and York Two Road 278 by the state deadline, while bridge work on Fulton Street and Robbins Road at Nelsonville may slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Robb Messenger
Athens County
Columbus Engineering
Rock Riffle
York Two
Fulton Street
Robbins Road
Nelsonville
Max Adkins
Clyde Bronson
Rex Maiden
Glouster Man Injured in Route 78 Bridge Crash
Virgil Guffey, 34, was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital after his pickup left Route 78 near the Hocking County line and struck a bridge. State Highway Patrol reports list the accident as occurring Wednesday night and note he was released after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Virgil Guffey
State Highway Patrol
Guffey
Hocking County
Downtown Beautification Group Forms In Athens
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and citizens form a non profit to promote a major downtown beautification project. A committee will hear proposals from two local architects and a consultant before selecting plans for store renovations. The group seeks tax exempt status and a pending large gift. Members include John Jones and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Chamber of Commerce and
Citizens
John Jones
Chamber
Jones
Corporation
Internal Revenue Service
Claire Ping Aad Grover
Gordon Gray
Jean Sprague
Marion Lavelle
Joe Chapman
Motorcycle kicked over damages near Ohio University
A motorcycle owned by Gregg Seiple on Athens Route 2 was toppled early morning near West Union and South Court Streets. Ohio University security police saw two persons kick the bike but could not catch them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Seiple
Athens
West Union
South Court Streets
Ohio University
Prather protests temporary transfer of Albany patrolman
Ralph Prather a suspended Albany patrolman now shifted to a county home farm job protests the move claiming compensatory time and seeking return to his former post. County officials plan a hearing with Prather and others to resolve the dispute as Prather has applied for a deputy sheriff position created under the CETA program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Prather
Albany
Athens County
Prather
Troy Hyatt
CETA
Fice
Harry Murphy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alumni Records
Frances Dalzell
Cedar Point
the Messenger
Glouster Area
Maiden
US Coast Guard
Hocking River
Associated Press
D&s
Mail
West Virginia
Daily
Athens Post Office
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
Ford
Marting
Wembley
Botany
Arrow Kent
Kent
Arrow
America
Farah
Smartair
Palm Beach
Munsingwear
Donald S. Pritt
Podiatrist
Emerson Ave
North Parkersburg
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