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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

7

Ohio University Ends Flight Training Program at Albany Airport

Ohio University will end its flight training and transportation programs at Albany airport by the end of the school year. The change cuts eight jobs and shifts the site to a public service facility serving private aircraft and potential commercial air service. About $96,000 in airport expenses will be saved to fund about seven new faculty positions. Construction funded by a land deal will add a radio station waiting room gas tanks a large hangar and possible small hangars.

Ohio University Albany Taylor Culbert E. State Street Culbert Air Service

Perry Named Business Chairman

Jesse Perry owner of Athens Homes and Auto Supply is named chairman of the Athens chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business. J W Lehman district manager announces the appointment and Perry will tally Southeastern Ohio votes and transmit ballots to Gov. James Rhodes and Rep. Clarence E. Miller. The federation is a 50 state organization that polls members on small business issues. Bumblebees are larger than most bees and can pollinate red clover.

Jesse Perry Athens Homes & Auto Supply Athens National Federation of Independent Business J. W. Lehman Perry Southeastern Ohio James Rhodes Clarence E. Miller Federation

Rio Grande Official jo ins New College Service Bureau

Carl Dahlberg of Rio Grande College attended a New York joint committee meeting on the College Service Bureau to guide federal program information to small private and Negro colleges in 20 states. The bureau opened in Washington with UNCF and CCDF sponsorship and serves UNCF CCDF affiliates and eligible institutions for grants loans and training.

Rio Grande Carl Dahlberg Rio Grande College New York College Service Bureau Dahlberg Washington D. C Ohio Central State University Wilberforce University United Negro College Fund UNCF Cooperative College Development Fund CCDF

Driver Cited After Minor Crash Near School

Angla Davis 16 was cited by the State Police for failure to stop in the assured clear distance after her car rear ended Gary Ellinger 18 on Route 691 near Tri County School. Ellinger had stopped to turn left onto Route 278, and the collision caused no injuries.

Logan Tri-County State Highway Patrol Angla Davis Gary Ellinger

Pennsylvania Ballet to Dance Carmina Burana in New York

The New York City Opera hires the Pennsylvania Ballet to perform Carmina Burana at the New York State Theater in spring. Choreographer John Butler created his dance version in 1959 and restaged it for the Pennsylvania Ballet in 1966.

New York New York City Opera Pennsylvania Ballet New York State Theater John Butler The Opera

Birth Notices From Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births listed for Athens and surrounding areas. Garry Morris and spouse announce a son. Leonard Duval and spouse report a daughter. James Evans and spouse a daughter. John Allen and spouse a daughter. Charles Perry and spouse a daughter. Also named are Leslie Brooks, Charles Silverman, Paul Edgar of Athens. Leonard Ostrand, Herman Grubbs, Cyril Crooks of Athens Route 4. Gary Rhoades of Athens Route 5. Eldon Dailey of Albany Route 3. Leroy Mayles of Millfield Route 1, plus Mrs Robert Kyle with son and Mrs Steven Riggle with daughter.

Garry Morris Athens Leonard Duval James Evans John Allen Charles Perry Millfield Leslie Brooks Charles Silverman Paul F. Edgar Leonard A. Ostrand Herman Grubbs Cyril Crooks Gary Rhoades Eldon F. Dailey Albany Leroy W. Mayles

Area Women Injured In Fall On Ice

Mrs. Cyril Crooks, 66, of Car roll Road, slipped on ice in her car port Monday evening and suffered a possible right ankle fracture. The fire department emergency squad splinted the ankle and transported her to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Cyril Crooks Carroll Road Fire Department Crooks Sheltering Arms Hospital

Officer To Assist Vets At Legion Hall

County service officer C J Jesten will be at the American Legion Hall Thursday at 1 p.m. He will help veterans and widows complete income forms for the Veterans Administration.

Glouster C. J. Jesten American Legion Hall Veterans Administration

Thieves Steal Power Saw From Mill

Deputies report burglars broke into the Coolville Stave Mill by a broken window during the night and carried off a power saw and hand tools valued at $100. The owner Art Cole reported the theft and the case remains under investigation.

Sheriff's Deputies Coolville Art Cole

Local Divorces and Custody Petitions Across District

Divorce petitions list multiple couples including Margaret and Timothy Groves both of Route 1 and others such as Bonnie Mosier and Gary Mosier of Route 3, Harlon Patterson and Libbie Patterson, and Dane Congrove and Dionne Congrove. Claims include extreme cruelty gross neglect and requests for custody. A motor vehicle accident note cites failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead with a patrol cost of $18.

Margaret Groves Giouster Timothy Groves Rockbridge Gross N . Roy F Athens Julia Flannagan Bonnie G Mosier Gary Mosier Abex Corp Harlon R. Patterson McKinley Ave Libbie Jane Patterson Sidell Dane L. Congrove Frost Dionne Lee Marysville Reformatory For Women PAL Court Marion

Rio Grande Sets End of Fall Semester and Winter Prep

Rio Grande College will close fall classes Friday with final exams. Final grades are due December 22. Second semester registration begins January 21 after history cards and assessments are completed, with pre-registration held November 3 to December 12 and two in person registration days January 19 and 20.

Rio Grande RIO Grande — Rio Grande College S. Brown Rio Grande College

Middle School Concert Set at Athens Middle School

The Athens Middle School band directed by Wilbur Lanning will give a 7:30 p.m. concert in the school auditorium on Wednesday. They perform a varied program including American Patrol, Gunsmoke theme, Christmas tunes, and Yes terday, with the pep band during intermission. Tickets are on sale at the door.

Athens Middle School Wilbur Lanning San Francisco

Jaycees Organize Christmas Food Drive in Athens

Athens Jaycees conduct annual Christmas food basket project with donations solicited at area stores. Contributions may be placed in barrels in front of grocery stores or donors may call 593-8778 for pickup. Baskets to be delivered December 20 to needy families in Athens County.

Athens Jaycees Jaycees Athens County

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