Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1975

Page

13

Akron Weatherman Promises Snow Marches For Week

John W. Zorchak, 29, a self styled local weatherman, says he freaked when snow fell and claims he can control weather via his hilltop apparatus. He predicts a big storm Monday that will keep him home until Thursday, teasing that two feet could be possible.

Akron, Ohio John W. Zorchak Zorchak

Ohio lawmakers urged to pledge 109 million for debt payoff

In Columbus, state officials propose a 109 million lump sum to retire the 83 million debt on the 41 story State Office Tower and fund a similar Cleveland building for 26 million. Gov Rhodes and administrator Krabach raised the idea at a meeting with OBA chairman Oppmann. The Building Authority borrowed over 2 million for the Cleveland project. loans come from the Bureau of Workers Compensation fund, to be repaid with rents from tenant agencies.

Columbus, Ohio Cleveland James A. Rhodes Richard L. Krabach Harvey G. Oppmann Jr Ohio Building Authority OBA Terminal Tower Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Rhodes Krabach Oppmann Oppman

Motion of the Edmund Fitzgerald Sailor Described

A former third mate Richard Orgel testified to a Coast Guard board that the Edmund Fitzgerald would bend and spring in rough seas, sometimes frightening the captain. Witness Andrew Rayner contradicted fears while Capt. J.B. Cooper recalled 20 to 25 foot seas before the ship sank in a Lake Superior storm. the hearing continues.

Cleveland Richard Orgel Coast Guard Lake Superior Orgel Fitzgerald Ernest McSorley McSorley Andrew Rayner Rayner J.B. Cooper Arthur M. Anderson Washington Dan Shotwell

Burlingham Christmas Party With Gift Exchange

A Burlingham Hall Christmas Party on Saturday at 6 p.m. will feature a gift exchange for Modern Woodmen members and their families. Santa will visit, children will perform, and a meal with meat rolls and beverages will be provided. attendees should bring a covered dish.

Burlingham Santa Burlingham Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christine Azbell Mulligan Road Athens the Farmacy W. State Seert Hotona Nelsonville G.E. Broiler Grill Ops Cables Warenville Cornwell & Son Jewelers Court and Union van Wyck Corning Waring Blender Schick Zenith AC/DC General
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication