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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1971

Page

3

Ohio University Ranked 30th in U S Enrollments

The Education journal School and Society places Ohio University as the 30th largest U S higher education institution with an enrollment of 19 888. University of Cincinnati shows strong totals while overall 2 year colleges may push freshman counts higher once tabulations finish.

THE Associated Press Ohio University United States School and Society Vietnam University of Cincinnati Garland G. Parker the Educational Journal Parker State University of New York California State City University of New York University of Wisconsin University of California University of Texas University of Minnesota University of Illinois Ohio State University Indiana University University of North Carolina Pennsylvania State University University of Missouri Michigan State University University of Maryland University of Michigan University of Tennessee Louisiana State University Southern Illinois University University of Washington Purdue University University of Kentucky University of Massachusetts Rutgers University Wayne State University Brigham Young University University of Florida University of Colorado

Retired Banker Shares 1923 Athens Tour At Kiwanis Talk

Fred H. Sands a former Athens banker and past Kiwanis president reflected on Court Street as it was in 1923 during a Kiwanis meeting at The Ohio University Inn. Cliff Houk announced the annual Kiwanis family Christmas party at The Inn and noted members helped Salvation Army kettled violence. Special holiday hours for the Athens state liquor store were announced by George Perry with varied openings through December. A list of local residents and ages appears in a public notices style fragment from Athens and surrounding towns.

Fred H. Sands Athens Ohio University Inn Sands Court Street George Sands Y Cliff Houk Salvation Army Athens State Liquor Store George Perry

Judge Howard Plans Six Year Term for 1972 Election

Athens County Common Pleas Judge Lowell B. Howard announced his bid for a six year term, currently serving the remaining unexpired term of Judge John W. Bolin through February 9, 1973. Howard, a Democrat, has a lengthy career in law, academia, and community service in Southeastern Ohio.

Athens County College of Business Administration Athens Zoning Board of Appeals Athens Charter Commission Southeastern Ohio Howard Bowling Green State University Ohio State University Ohio U.S. District Court For Southern District of Ohio U.S. Supreme Court Wellston Roy J. Gilliland Jackson County American County Association American Bar Association Journal

Albany Baptist Church Christmas pageant set Sunday

Albany's Baptist church will stage The Holy Nativity on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in color silhouette with color wheels and shadow play. The program includes solos Girls Ensemble Choir a cappella singing and readings. Public invited.

Albany Albany Baptist Church Barbara Miller

Inauguration Rites Set For City Hall

Inauguration ceremonies for Athens city officials are set for 7:30 p.m. December 30 in City Hall. Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter will preside in the City Hall meeting room. Officials to be sworn in include mayor Donald Barrett auditor Ralph Nuzum solicitor Gerald Mollica council president Harry Crewson and council members Tad Grover Fred Weber II Howard Romine Jack Green Thomas Smith Kenneth Collins and Brad Davis. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be hosted by Municipal Court Clerk Yvonne Wharton’s staff.

Franklin Sheeter Donald Barrett Ralph Nuzum Gerald Mollica Harry Crewson Tad Grover Fred Weber II Howard Romine Jack Green Thomas Smith Kenneth Collins Brad Davis Yvonne Wharton

Three Runs Made By Athens Squad

The Athens Fire Department emergency squad answered three calls on Wednesday and transported two people to O Bleness Memorial Hospital. James Trace, 64, of Glouster suffered a heart attack on State Street and died at the hospital after rescue efforts in the truck. John Genter, 57, of Elmwood Point, was ill at the city garage with no aid given.

Athens John Genter Elmwood Pt

Lakeview Alarm Is Late At Lakeview Manor Fire Call

Athens Fire Department was alerted at 9 56 p m to Building 34 Lakeview Manor the third straight night responders went to the same address for a basement trash container fire no damage reported chief Charles Dalton said the cause is undetermined.

Athens

Art Display Sends Waterloo Students Art Inspiration

First and second graders at Waterloo School will study more than 200 art projects sent by Betty Brosh now in Murrysville Pa. A former OU student who taught at Waterloo two years ago, she also sent projects last year and plans for students to pattern their work after them.

New Marshfield Waterloo School Ohio University Waterloo Betty Brosh Murrysville Franklin Regional Brosh

Federal Grants Okayed for Southeastern Ohio Police

Gov. John J. Gilligan announced federal grants under the Omnibus Crime Control Act to three southeastern Ohio communities for police communications equipment. Athens County sheriff’s department receives 5,753 federal funds with 1,918 local, Pomeroy 4,613 federal with 1,537 local, Welliston 3,391 federal with 1,130 local for its police departments.

Southeastern Ohio John J. Gilligan Athens County Sheriff’s Department Pomeroy Welliston

Christmas Plays At Union Ridge Church

Union Ridge Church of the Nazarene presents two Christmas plays on Saturday starting at 7 30 p m The youth group performs Christmas In As Much and Miracle In Bethlehem directed by Mrs Kenneth Maynard and Lawrence Peters

Union Ridge Church

Births and admissions at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. William Spencer of Carbon Hill, a son. New admissions include E Bovie Morgan Delbert A Ogg Raymond Llewellyn Athens Route 2 Mrs William James Athens Route 1 Lowell Christman Amesville and others. Several patients are dismissed: Anna B Sprague Mrs James Webb Julia Kramer Mrs Robert Morgan James Riley Belle Crow Mrs Larry Campbell Mabel Sisson Mrs Fred Bumgardner and son Mrs Ethel Grandy Danny Yoho and Mrs Arnold Lamb.

E. Bovie Morgan Delbert A. Ogg Athens Raymond Llewellyn William James Lowell Christman Amesville Gerald Beckley Glouster Sharon Stover Guysville Judith Weddle the Plains Anna B. Sprague James Webb Julia Kramer Robert Morgan James Riley Belle Crow Larry Campbell Mabel Sisson Fred Bumgardner Ethel Grandy Danny Yoho Arnold Lamb

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