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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1972

Page

2

Athens Council OKs 1973 Budget and Repeals Pinball Ban

Athens City Council approved a 3.128 million dollar appropriations ordinance for 1973, up from 1972, with unanimous approval on first reading. The vote also repealed the city pinball ban, approved an appraisal of Crystal Pool and nearby OU land, and began steps on sidewalk repair and pay classifications for dispatchers. The increase stems largely from federal revenue sharing and anticipated income tax growth.

Tom Price Athens Ohio University Council Finance Committee Tad Grover Council Fred Weber II Weber Paul Brown Brown Smith Valuation Consultants Columbus Crystal Pool W. State Street J. Emerson Davis Co Youngstown Gerald Mollica Mollica

Athens considers six month moratorium on Richland Avenue growth

Athens City Council weighs a six month moratorium on commercial construction along Richland Avenue to curb traffic congestion ahead of a possible widening. A public hearing is set for February 5 at 7 p.m. to consider amending the zoning ordinance.

Richland Avenue Athens City Council Gerald Mollica Ohio University Airport Donald Barrett Barrett Ohio University Mollica Thomas Smith City Planning Commission Council Richland South Y Ohio Columbus College Town Board of Regents Department of Natural Resources Athens

Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Rain Likely

Local forecast calls for a cloudy and warmer spell with occasional rain or drizzle likely through Wednesday. Lows near 40 tonight, highs 45 to 50 Wednesday, rain chances about 70 percent tonight and tomorrow.

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Two-Car Crash on Route 50W Injures Driver

At 6 15 p m Monday Route 50W at Andover Drive saw Opal L McBride age 57 of 15 Berkley Drive struck from the rear by Floyd H Beogher age 60 of Athens. McBride was hospitalized at O Bleness Memorial Hospital after emergency response crews dispatched to the scene. Beogher said he could not see the stopped car and that it lacked proper lighting. Investigation continues this morning.

Andover Opal L. McBride Berkley Dr Floyd H. Beogher Athens Beogher McBride O’bleness Memorial Hospital Athens Fire Department

Red Candles operetta staged by Albany 7th 8th graders

Albany Elementary School will present the operetta Red Candles at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Chorus director Mrs. Marie Dutlel explains the seventh and eighth grade groups will perform, correcting a Monday notice that listed only the seventh grade.

Albany Marie Dutlel

Plains Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Party Today

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department schedules a Christmas party from 6 30 to 7 p m today at the fire house with treats and a car toons for children at the public event.

Ohio University The Plains Volunteer Fire Department

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