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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

3

Athens City School Board hires new staff and sets meeting

The Athens board approved a 7 p.m. January 5 organizational meeting at Athens High School. Donald Tharr 22 a 1969 Ohio University graduate from Dayton was hired as high school science teacher replacing Joseph Stanley. New staff include Terry Keaton Myrtle Pierce Saundra Woodruff and George Moore. 38 substitute teachers 22 ADC aides and 2 000 state share.

Athens City Athens High School Joseph Stanley Donald Lee Tharr Ohio University Dayton Terry Alan Keaton New Marshfield Myrtle Louise Pierce the Plains Saundra Kay Woodruff Columbus Sharon Goodrich Eugene Brundige Sam Henderson

HAPSEC Conference Set With Ohio University Leader

President Claude R. Sowle of Ohio University will meet with the Hocking Athens Perry Supplementary Educational Center board in Logan to discuss common educational problems and the center’s future. Dr. Mollica notes HAPSEC provides services and a 16 million film library with staff including psychologists and language art and science specialists serving area schools.

Claude R. Sowle Ohio University Hocking Athens Perry Hapsec Logan Lewis R. Mollica Tri-County

Five Bonds Forfeited By Drivers In Logan Court

In County Court Judge James Stilwell fined five violators and forfeit bonds totaling $23.50 each for speeding. Defendants were Michael R. Thomas 19 Chauncey Richard M. Obergas 19 Lakewood Jerry F. Strickland 30 Lancaster Robert F. Buhrts 26 Columbus and John Rick Steinbrink Nelsonville Route 1.

Logan James Stilwell Michael R. Thomas Chauncey Jerry F. Strickland Lancaster Richard M. Obergas Lakewood Robert F. Buhrts Columbus John Rick Steinbrink Nelsonville Dan Jenkins Murray City Lewis A. Whooley Ronald G. Hampshire Gibisonville Floyd E. Yocum Shawnee

Dog tag sales set for 1970 in county

County Auditor J W Whaley announces 1970 dog tags sold through Jan 20 with a $1 late fee after that. Prices are 2 dollars for either sex or 10 dollars for a kennel license, required for dogs three months and older. Tags available at the courthouse or via four county agents Glenn Allen Nelsonville Joe Watkins Stewart W H Arnott Coolville and Davis Glouster. Whaley notes 4918 tags and 1168 kennel licenses were sold in 1969.

J. W. Whaley Glenn Allen Nelsonville Joe Watkins Stewart W. H Arnott Coolville John Davis Glouster Davis

For Those Who Don't Think Quite So Young

Pop and country and western stars unveil their latest recordings in a lively package that blends nostalgia with fresh sounds. Names and releases spotlighted include established veterans and contemporary acts across the two genres.

Victim Of Beating Is Out Of Hospital

Kathleen Eileen Valonis, 22, an Ohio University coed, has been released from University Hospital Columbus after a severe beating on November 24. She had been in intensive care and coma from brain damage until recently. Police say she was found unconscious on W Washington Street. a pocketbook linked to the case remains missing. Investigators continue to question suspects with no arrests yet.

Kathleen Eileen Valonis Ohio University Coed University Hospital Columbus Strongsville Fine Arts Miss Yalonis W. Washington Street

Postmaster Urges Cards Mailed Now

Postmaster Arthur E. Cornwell urged residents to finish greeting card lists tonight and get cards into the post office. Delaying could delay arrivals after Christmas day as the post office handles a huge holiday mail volume. He emphasized using ZIP codes to speed processing.

Arthur E. Cornwell

Burglary Report At Logan Gas Station And Nearby Break-ins

Logan service station owner Glen McDaniel witnessed two thieves flee a Route 56 station on Route 278 after a burglar alarm. The suspects tossed candy and tobacco from a speeding car before disappearing. A separate Sunday entry was logged by the Hocking County Sheriff’s Department. A residence break-in on Cola Valley Road saw a screen cut and door pried with minor missing items. Several individuals listed with ages and towns are connected to the report.

Logan Glen McDaniel Nelsonville McDaniel Sheriff's Department Willard Detty Rockbridge William Shock Cola Valley Road

Candidates Face December 19 Filing Deadline for Finance Accounts

Board of Elections Director William Howe warned that candidates who have not filed expense and receipt accounts must do so by December 19. He noted 25 people have not filed, and without certificates no newly elected candidate can take office or mail out certificates. Late filers may still receive a certificate but face a five year ban from running. Chauncey scouting and church activities scheduled for Tuesday include Den 2 at 2:30, Den 1 at 4:30, Cha rchurch choirs at 7 and 7:30, and Millfield Church official at 7:30.

Board of Elections William Howe Elections Office Howe

New Patrolman Joins Athens Force

John H. Hicks, 22, of Athens Route 1, was sworn in as a city police officer. Capt. Charles Cochran said Hicks completed 120 hours of training after a year of probation ending December 1.

Athens John H. Hicks City Police Department Charles Cochran Hicks

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Board Sowle James Frey Hocking County Jack Hillyer Nelsonville-York City William Jones Perry County Howard Nace New Lexington Thomas C. Porter Tri County Joint Vocational High School George Faribalas Logan City Robert L. Weinfurther Athens County William Worthington Crooksville Father Huber Olve Records Logany Bankamericard Whaley Classical Records Follett Store Classical Mfg’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation London Mason County Roger Dole Legue Mr. Alto Sandra Kay Sayre Evans Harold Gene Chapman Shirley May Nance Glenwood Chauncey Cub Scout den Chauncey Christian Church Cub Scout den Chauncey Boy Scouts Millfield Christian Church
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