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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1973

Page

3

Athens City Council Special Meeting Agenda

In a hastily called session Council President Harry Crewson announced a 4 pm special meeting to review third readings of two measures and a second reading on another. They will discuss amending the city salary ordinance and authorize drainage work on the Madison Avenue Briarwood Drive Hill. A third reading is also set for a revenue sharing drainage project on Columbus Road.

Athens City Harry Crewson Madison Avenue Briarwood Drive Columbus Road

Demands for jury trials dropped in Athens County cases

Mark J Ivancic of Lorain and Timothy Schultz of Elyria withdrew jury trial demands on marijuana possession charges in Athens County Municipal Court. They pleaded no contest, were found guilty, fined 200 dollars plus costs, and given 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended if they remain law abiding for one year. Other Wednesday cases include Donald Sedgwick fined five dollars, Terry Blackburn fined twenty five dollars, Mary Helmstetter fined ten dollars, and two defendants forfeiting bonds.

Mark J. Ivancic Lorain Timothy Schultz Elyria Athens County Athens Donald Sedgwick Tuppers Plains

Officials Seek Dogs Freed From Pound

Athens County deputies report a vandalism at the Chauncey county dog pound on Route 13. A lock was cut and all dogs freed. at least three were struck and killed on foggy Route 13, as the new dog warden Paul Hudnell and humane society officials began rounds to round up remaining animals.

Chauncey Athens County Route 13 Paul Hudnell Hudwell Athens County Humane Society

Births and admissions at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital

The O’Bleness Memorial Hospital notes list births for Eugene Teth and James Brasilton families and multiple admissions from Athens, The Plains, Logan, Chauncey, and surrounding towns. Discharges include Hans Zwahlen, Gary Johnson, Mrs. Gary Hunt and son, and others.

Eugene Teth Corning James Brasilton Athens Eldon Brown Stewart Catherine Woolley Harold Barnhart Jacqueline Malone John Burdette Coolville Gary Johnson Joann Jolley the Plains May Wagenhals Logan James Pancake Nelsonville Agnes Brooker Murray City Charles Richardson Esther Crourke Chauncey Paul Stotts Amesville Edna Conway Glouster Shirley Powell Ernest Myers Shade Hans Zwahlen Gary Hunt Jean Lee Richard Fraley Steve McIntosh Mark McCleary Paul Gratton Annie McColley Janyce Williams

SEOEMS Transports Two To Hospital In Ohio

Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service of Athens transported Ernest Myers 72 from Albany Route 1 to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital at 6 21 p m after chest pains. Squadmen also took Carl Starlin 51 from New England to O'Bleness Hospital at 12 21 a m after he became ill.

Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service of Athens Ernest Myers Albany O’bleness Memorial Hospital Carl Starlin New England O'Bleness Hospital

I Salvadoro’s Place Among Prosperous Central Nations

The fragment notes El Salvador as the smallest Central American republic yet highlights its prosperity and developed status within the region. It signals a contrast between size and economic advancement.

Salvador

Early delivery of August Social Security checks

Social security checks for August will arrive Sept. 1 marking an unusually early delivery, says Eugene Ermatinger Marietta district manager. The shift reflects Labor Day holiday on Sept. 3 and a preceding Sunday, with Athens County residents receiving over $856,000 monthly to about 7,399 recipients.

Eugene Ermatinger Social Security Marietta Athens County

Postal Patrons Can Buy Stamps By Mail

Beginning Monday area residents may purchase postage stamps by mail under a new service tested nationwide. Athens Postmaster Arthur Cornwell says customers can order stamps and stamped envelopes using checks or money orders with a 40 cent two way postage fee to cover processing costs. Leaflets with details will be mailed to households and businesses.

Athens Arthur Cornwell Cornwell

Teacher Orientation Schedule in Federal Hocking School District

New teachers meet at the high school Thursday at 8 15 a.m. for introductions meetings with principals and a district tour. Carmen Scrubbio will welcome. A general orientation for all teachers follows Friday at 8 15 a.m. with similar program and afternoon classroom prep. Lunch served both days.

Hocking Carmen Scrubbio

Motorcycle Stolen From Athens Resident Tuesday Night

Clifford Dukes Jr. reports his motorcycle vanished from near his Athens apartment on Tuesday night. Police are investigating the theft.

Clifford Dukes Jr Carriage Hill Athens

Wages and Security Block Progress in Ohio Telephony Strike

In Columbus an official for General Telephone says wages and union security are the main hurdles in a 45 day strike by 2800 Communication Workers of America. A 7 percent company offer vs 10 percent union demand, plus agency shop issues, propel stalled talks with federal mediator Howard Hughes. Cable vandalism in Athens totals over $1 million in damage.

Columbus, Ohio General Telephone Co Communication Workers of America Robert CC. Fletcher Fletcher CWA General Telephone Ohio Athens GenTel

Ohio BMW raises reportable accident threshold to 150

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles says simple property damage accidents need reporting only if damages exceed 150. Fatal or personal injury crashes still must be reported within 30 days. The change, effective Nov. 16, 1970, is part of new law signed by Governor Gilligan.

Columbus State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Today Ohio BMW C. Donald Curry 110Th General Assembly Gilligan Curry Small Claims Court

Opium Possession Penalties in Iran Tightened

Teheran Iran AP reports new Iran law imposes the death penalty for possession of over four pounds of opium or 10 grams of heroin morphine or cocaine. Police say 114 Iranians have been executed since the law began two years ago.

Teheran Iran

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Dan Athens Municipal Pool Alexander Trimble Federal Hocking Mary Helmstetter Norwalk Joe Hudnell Morris Ave Steven Lebaroff Springfield State Seoems el Salvador Howard Hughes N. Court St Southeastern Ohio Perma
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