Two Patrolmen Hired for Athens Police Force
Two new patrolmen join the Athens Police Department under funds from the Federal Emergency Employment Act. David Thompson of Nelsonville and Ernest Antle of Jacksonville begin work to bring the force to 25 officers, after recent Vietnam service. They will undergo 260 hours of training, possibly at Tri-County Technical Institute.
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Athens Police Department
Dwight Robinson
Athens
David Thompson
Nelsonville
Ernest Antle
Jacksonville
Vietnam
Thompson
Army
Robinson
Antle
Air Force
Tri-County Technical Institute
Employee Knocked Off Ladder at Marting's Store
A Marting's employee, David Richards, 30, was injured Tuesday afternoon after touching a 110-volt line while on a six-foot ladder. He fell, sustaining a head cut and was taken by emergency squad to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. A separate call at 4:25 p.m. reported Flora E. Johnson choking at 190 W State St, oxygen administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marting
Athens Fire Department
David Richards
Smith Sr
Richards
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Mrs Elsie Deem Returns From Tulsa Visit
Mrs. Elsie Deem of Franklin Street has returned home after a two week visit with her son Herbert Deem and family in Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elsie Deem
Franklin Street
Herbert Deem
Tulsa
Okla
Messenger adopts photo offset printing amid talks of costs
G. Kenner Bush outlines The Messenger switch to a photo offset system, citing faster production and better readability. He notes initial delays and upcoming upgrades, including a new facility on Route 33 N near Johnson Road and a purpose built press to improve Athens coverage.
Messenger circulation growth and community focus highlighted
Bush noted 85 000 copies of The Messenger and that 40 percent are delivered outside Athens making it the 37nd largest newspaper in the nation for out of city deliveries. He said the editor would pursue improvements while acknowledging late delivery. Sam Alvarez announced Lions Ladies Night on December 11 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Bush
Athens
Sam Alvarez
Athens Country Club
Man pleads innocent in Athens County court cases
A man charged with forging a check pled innocent in Athens County Municipal Court. Bond set at 2500 for Rick Grover with hearing scheduled for December 13. Multiple defendants faced various charges with pleas, fines, and jail or suspended sentences.
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Athens County
Roger Jones
Rick Grover
Grover
David Krabil
Nelsonville
People’s Bank of
Arron J. Mayle
Cutler
Billy Knight
Granville, Ave
Athens National Bank
Mac
Jones
Knight
James R. Frank Jr
John B. Frank
N. McKinley Apt
Children Examined At Clinic At O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Nine children were examined at the vision clinic held Tuesday at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Columbus specialists aided by Ohio Department of Health consultants joined Athens staff from the Athens City County Health Department and local volunteers to provide eye care referrals through family physicians optometrists and the health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Columbus
Athens City County Health Department
Jack Fugate
Rick Bunner
Edith Bailey
Ohio Department of Health
Athens
Bruce Paxton
Iris Huggins
LPN
Athens Mental Health Center
Tanya Huffman
Bureau Rehabilitation Center
Sandra May
Athens County Health Department
Nelsonville
Fruit School To Be Held In Athens Area
Experts will discuss successful fruit production at the Tri-County Joint Vocational School near Nelsonville. County Agricultural Agent Kenneth Ackerman invites fruit growers to attend from 9:45 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. Topics include insect control tree management and orchard mice. Lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Area
Tri-County Joint Vocational School
Nelsonville
Kenneth Ackerman
P.m. Ackerman
Area Fruit Committee
Sticker Service Is Planned In Nelsonville
W S sanitation service will start sticker charges January 1 1972. Customers must buy a January sticker with their December bill payment. Some customers thought they also needed a December sticker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W&s Sanitation Service
Christmas Tree Shopping Hints From Local Agent
Athens County Extension Agent Kenneth Ackerman offers tips for selecting a Christmas tree. Choose from pines or spruces by needle length, ensure freshness and shape, shake for needles, and avoid indoor stay for live trees. Diagonal cut and water, heat-free placement, and safe lighting are advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Kenneth Ackerman
Ackerman
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George Combston
New Lexington
Athens County Children’s Services Agency
E. State Street
Athens Police Force
Wu Ea
Hammond Organ Company
Ansom
Cunningham Music Center
Richland
Ohio
James O’connor
Route 33
Johnson Road
Athens Lions Club
Ohio University Inn
James Dailey
Donna Weaver
West Chester
William M. Kriebel
Pittsburgh
Logan's
Jane Nafziger
N. Lancaster St
Nancy E. Trueman
Shively Hall
A&p
Thomas Goerss
Stephen C. Temmons
Michael Fox
Bank Americard
Howe
Ray Howe
Elizabeth Street
The
Nelsonville Tribune
Doctors’ Hospital North
Eudora
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Tinas
Alpar
Hassocks
Ica's Pines
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