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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1972

Page

2

Athens City Council Boosts Income Tax Focus

Athens officials reported 1972 income tax receipts through November at 721 515 up from 659 329 a year earlier with December projected at 787 108 and 1972 parking garage income near 101 000. Council approved on third reading monthly remittance for firms withholding over 500 per quarter and heard first reading of a plan to hire J Emerson Davis Co for an income tax survey to check uniform application citywide.

Tom Price Messenger Athens Donald Barrett Barrett J. Emerson Davis Co Youngstown

Tax Revenue Hike Possible and City Council Actions

The Davis Co will be paid 8500 dollars for an early next year two month survey. Council approved three new fire department staff including an extra lieutenant and captain, bringing total to 18 firefighters, three lieutenants, one inspector, three captains and a chief. Also approved is an engineer hire to plan back-water control at the water treatment plant. Council discussed taxi fare increases, Woodward Avenue parking, burning permits, Mulligan Road sewers, and a land trade for recreation expansion.

Davis Co Athens Woodward Avenue Mulligan Road Gerald Mollica Council Water Sewers Committee Jack Green Mullica Phillip Goldsberry Harlan Harris Environmental Protection Agency

Christmas dinner unites Athens DAV and VFW at Home Street

The annual joint dinner by Athens DAV and VFW at Home Street starts with a 6:30 p.m. meal hosted by master of ceremonies D. P. Carmichael. County Engineer Gerald Hann will speak, with DAV commander Herbert Hart and VFW commander Neil C. Petty among expected attendees. Coffee and donuts will be served 7 to 11 a.m. and soup and sandwiches 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Athens Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars Gerald Hann Athens County D. P Buddy) Carmichael Herbert Hart Conrath-Bean DAV Neil C. Petty Floyd Bolin Post VFW Home Street

Athens Firemen Make Two Runs Monday

Athens firemen made two runs Monday one an emergency call to 17 S Court St where John Keyes 20 of 17 S Lancaster St pulled a back muscle and was taken to Hudson Health Center. A second auto fire at 36 Franklin Ave damaged Gary Block’s car wiring and battery after an under hood blaze.

Athens S. Court St John Keyes S. Lancaster St Hudson Health Center Franklin Ave Gary Block Buchtel

Athens Officials Plan Work Session on Revenue Sharing Funds

Athens city officials will hold a work session Monday night to continue discussion of federal revenue sharing funds. City Council President Harry B. Crewson says the meetings precede a January public hearing on revenue sharing proposals. Mayor Donald Barrett notes another January meeting will address lack of funds. Representatives from Ohio state university towns will seek additional state aid to address issues from large non taxpaying student populations.

Athens Harry B. Crewson Donald Barrett Ohio State University Oxford Kent Bowling Green

Yale Concert Set Thursday

The Ohio University School of Music presents its annual Christmas Concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Auditorium featuring the Ohio Singers under Prof. Claud Powell. The program includes Bach motets, 20th century carol settings, and Honegger's A Christmas Cantata performed by the University Chorus, Children's Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra. Powell conducts. Richard Cory is baritone soloist.

Ohio University School of Music Memorial Auditorium Ohio Singers Claud Powell J. S. Bach Hugo Distler Daniel Moe Oberlin College Arthur Honegger University Chorus Powell Richard Cory Athens City Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Parkersburg W. Va Honegger

Weather outlook shows cloudy tonight with possible light rain

Local forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of light rain or drizzle tonight and cooler temperatures tomorrow. Rain to snow flurries expected, with highs in the upper 50s and evening temps dropping to the 30s.

Pacific Northwest Midwest

Yale Dinner Scheduled For Veterans Auxiliary

NELSONVILLE Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 will hold a Christmas dinner on December 13 at 6 30 p m at the First United Methodist Church. Reservations requested by Friday by calling 753 2848. A $1 gift exchange will be held. Births list includes Vincent Kish Chauncey a son and Claude Warren Nelsonville a son among others. Dismissed names include Donald Young June Lee Carl Johnson Jean Gregory Tracey Cuckler Kamara twin boys and others.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars First United Methodist Church Donald Young June Lee Carl Johnson Jean Gregory Tracey Cuckler Kamara Marvin Bell

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