Three Ex Athens Residents Promoted At Electric Co
Three former Athens residents receive new roles at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Robert L. Rannells becomes vice president directing distribution and service. Robert L. Gaus moves to southern division manager. Evan E. Williams is reassigned assistant vice president in rates and valuation.
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Athens
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Robert L. Rannells
Southern
Robert L. Gaus
Delaware
Rannells
Evan E. Williams
Residents protest Athens County water and sewer assessments
Seven Plains residents protested county assessments proposed to fund water distribution and sewage disposal systems. They urged benefits-based or state-financed options, while Commissioner Jack White warned that state funding could shift 40 percent of the cost to locals. Commission President James Edwards cautioned they disagreed with the plan.
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George Lovell Messenger
the Plains
Athens County Commissioners
Jack White
Commission
James Edwards
Com
Campaign Expenses Detailed in Athens Mayoral Race
Both Athens mayoral candidates filed personal expense reports with the Athens County Elections Board. Mayor-elect Donald Barrett reported 495.92 in expenses, while Edward Van Dyke listed 484.44. Barrett for Mayor Committee showed 1,418.46 in expenses with receipts of 1,430.15, and the committee treasury will fund Barrett inauguration refreshments. The Athens County Republican Executive Committee reported 3,444.14 in campaign spending. Fred Weber, treasurer, noted Weber’s councilman at large race cost 36.35 to him and 42 to the committee. Elections Director William Howe said nine elected candidates have not filed yet and warned late filers cannot take office, with a five-year ineligibility for those who fail to file.
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Athens
Athens County Elections Board
Donald Barrett
Edward van Dyke
Barrett
Athens County Republican Executive Committee
Fred Weber
Weber
Councilman
Earl Hooper
William Howe
Water and sewage system plan faces final assessments
The Plains residents and engineers discuss that benefit assessments for water and sewage projects are final and cannot rise. Federal demands require simultaneous construction and bid openings for both facilities. Critics challenge figures and accuse petition circulators of deception in presenting the plan.
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George Mara
Mitchell to retire after 45 years with Columbia Gas
Ross Mitchell of Lancaster, a former Athens resident, will retire Jan 1 as southern district superintendent of the pipelines and gas measurement department at Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. He supervised 3174 miles of pipelines across Springfield Sugar Grove Cambridge and Athens divisions in 38 southern Ohio counties. Mitchell joined in 1926 as a pipeline worker, became lines foreman in 1935, Cambridge division foreman in 1946, Southeastern district superintendent at Athens in 1956, and was promoted to his current post in 1969.
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Ross Mitchell
Lancaster
Athens
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp
Sugar Grove
Mitchell
Springfield
Cambridge
Ohio
Gas Company
Southeastern
Conservative Group Honors Miller with Distinguished Service Award
Washington congressman Clarence Miller receives the Distinguished Service Award from Americans for Constitutional Action for voting records supporting constitutional principles. Charles A. McManus, president of the Conservative Organization, lauds Miller for defense of individual rights and fiscal responsibility.
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Washington
Clarence Miller
Americans For Constitutional Action
Congress
United States
Miller
Charles A. McManus
New Plymouth Driver Injured In Route 56 Crash West Of Athens
Vernon Napier 37 sustained chest and possible head injuries when his westbound pickup left Route 56 on a left curve, struck two parked autos on Athens Route 1 owned by Horace Caldwell, and ended in a ditch. He was not cited and was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital then transferred to Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
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New Plymouth
Athens High School presents Christmas concert this Saturday
The Athens High School vocal music department and brass choir perform a Christmas concert at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with free admission. The mixed chorus sings Tan Tan Tan Shout for Joy Little Star on the Christmas Tree Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Do You Hear What I Hear. Boys chorus performs Calypso Noel Girls chorus presents A Christmas Wish A La Manita Nana Sing Allegia Clap Your Hands and Shepherds Leave Your Sheep. The chorale performs Twas the Night Before Christmas Carol of the Drum Carol Berry Tree Sleigh Ride and Sing We Noel.
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Athens High School Vocal Music Department
Chorale
Break-In Charges Filed Against Nelsonville Man
A Nelsonville man appeared in Athens County Municipal Court to answer breaking and entering and carrying a concealed weapon charges. The case stems from a night break-in at Ernie's Cafe on Columbus Street, Nelsonville, with bond set at 5000 dollars per charge.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Harry Breeze Jr
Breeze
Ernie
Columbus Street
Franklin Sheeter
Bruce Merrill
Athens
Thomas Ward
Point Pleasant
Donald Sedgwick
Tuppers Plains
Deputy Sheriff To Be Hired Under Federal Funds
Athens County seeks a deputy sheriff funded by the Emergency Employment Act. Applicants apply through the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services at 6% W State Street. Sheriff Harold Shields says the post arose from a joint city and county request and aims to name a appointee by January 1.
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Athens County
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Athens
State Street
Harold Shields
Shields
Boy Scout Age Requirement Eased in Local Council
Fred Anderson president of the Kootaga Area Council says a fifth grader or an 11 year old is now eligible to join a Boy Scout troop. The council serves nine counties in Ohio and West Virginia with 190 units and organized 21 new units in 1971. Scout information is at 1340 Juliana St Parkersburg phone 422 4507.
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Fred Anderson
Kootaga Area
Ball declares shooting death justifiable homicide
Athens County Prosecutor Claire M. Ball Jr. told The Messenger that the Sunday death of Tommy Lee Smith appears to be justifiable homicide.
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Athens County
Claire M. Ball Jr
the Messenger
Tommy Lee Smith
Stimson Avenue extension bids exceed engineer estimates
State Highway Department officials opened bids in Columbus for the Stimson Avenue extension project. Engle Construction Co. bid $788,596.77, Shelly and Sands $859,430.78, with the engineer's estimate at $725,700. No decision yet on rebidding or proceeding. The total project cost is $831,800 including engineering and right of way.
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Stimson Avenue
State Highway Department
Columbus
Engle Construction Co
McArthur
Shelly and Sands, Inc
Zanesville
Hocking River
William Henry Arrested for Intoxication in Mason County
Henry was arrested Monday in Gallipolis Ferry on intoxication charges. If needed, the case may go to a grand jury next week. A separate shooting incident in Athens left 32 year old Smith dead after being shot by Jim Green of Nelsonville. multiple witnesses, including Dickens and Dickens’ daughter, were upstairs during the shooting. Police collected weapons for analysis at the Bureau of Investigation in London.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Ball
Smith
Logan Route 3
Jim Green
Nelsonville
Athens
Robert Dickens
Dickens
Green
Mound St
Don’t Get Caught With An Expired Driver’s License
The AAA urges license holders with a birth month to renew within 30 days to stay legal. It notes avoiding jail time in traffic violations and promotes AAA bail bond protection with contact at 89 Columbus Road or 593 7940.
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AAA
Columbus
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