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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1971
Page
8
County school officials promoted an adult education class on drug abuse on radio and TV with a target of 120 parents. Only one person enrolled. School board president Louis B. Sharon voiced frustration at the low turnout amid concerns over youth drug abuse.
Lawrence L. Partlow 61 of 610 S New Jersey Ave Wellston died on arrival at Holzer Medical Center after two days illness. He headed the Wellston Water and Sewage Department and served as municipal employee 26 years. Survived by wife Catherine a daughter Mary Jane Walburn a son William three grandchildren and three sisters. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home with Rev Raymond Stockman officiating. Burial Ridgewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.
An Associated Press report cites a Methodist executive condemning the view that Columbus discovered America. In Pomeroy Edith W. Batey, 87, died at Holzer Medical Center. Funeral services in Middleport. burial at Rock Springs Cemetery.
Rouyn Quebec Charles Denomme appeared before a judge charged with being drunk in public. He pleaded guilty and was fined 40 dollars or 15 days in jail. Two days later Denomme returned and accepted the jail sentence saying it was comfortable in jail.
Police report burglars broke into the Bruce Campbell residence in Albuquerque, taking jewelry, cash, clothing and appliances valued at more than $1,500. They then left in Campbell's automobile parked in the driveway.
Louisville based report notes G William Jones of Southern Methodist University compares movies to parables in a lecture at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He argues films like parables apply ideas to life rather than remaining abstract concepts.
U S Department of Commerce says expenditure on new church and synagogue construction falls to 921 million dollars annually, the lowest since 1958. Nelsonville Post Office hours extend to 5 p.m. Saturday and money orders available weekly. Henderson to host Santa visit Friday at 7 p.m. at City Building for local children.
Maryknoll New York AP reports Fordham University philosopher Dr John B Chethimattam says contemporary man shows renewed interest in religion due to disillusionment with science seeking a deeper personal meaning at the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America.
A married Protestant minister, Rev. Saul Sousa, who converted to Roman Catholicism, was ordained in Lisbon Portugal with papal permission. He and his wife Maria have three children, and Sousa is the first married Protestant turn to priesthood in Portugal.
Towson Md AP Samuel A Green Jr state attorney orders police to stop backyard rummage sales without a $16 trader's license. Action follows complaints from small businessmen about private sales hurting their trade.
The 40 House Republicans who opposed Gov. Gilligan backed an effort to publicize the defectors. Thirty six attended a strategy dinner delaying a floor session and pledging to sue over the tax. One member, Gertrude Polcar, resigned to become Parma Municipal Court Judge.
Wellston City Council heard that water, sewage and garbage back bills total about 11 000 dollars. Mayor Morrow vetoed mayor elect and auditor raises, citing no pre election notice. Oths said vetoes cannot be overridden for 10 days while Sanders urged action on delinquent accounts and landfill fees.
Dortha Dugan of 83 East Main Street Glouster Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Ralph P Dugan late of Glouster Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months dated November 29 1971. Court of Common Pleas Probate Division 12 3 12 10 12 17.
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