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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1972

Page

4

Big Bear Keeps Athens Interest Amid Kroger Airport Bid

Big Bear Stores Co. remains interested in Athens retail despite Kroger winning the old OU airport land bid. Dellner says no current plan but Big Bear may still enter Athens as development unfolds, with half the land remaining university owned and limited parcels restricted for Kroger competitors.

Messenger Big Bear Stores Co Athens Ohio University Kroger Co N. S. Dellner Big Bear The Columbus State Department of Public Works Kroger E. State Street Airport Hart's Department Buckeye Mart Heck’s Dellner Hart's

Two Break-Ins Probed by Athens County Deputies

Athens County sheriff's deputies investigate two breakings reported Friday one at Scenic Inn Nelsonville and another near Glouster Gerald Red Thomas manager of Scenic Inn says entry occurred between 6 35 and 9 30 a m with items stolen including money from a cigarette machine and a red jar of quarters A beer truck driver found the scene The thiefs used a prying tool to open a juke box and bowling machine and took $20 in coins about six candy bars and a door was pried at the east side. Later Leo Sikorski of Glouster Route 1 reports entry to his home within the prior two days likely by vise grips a door knob Thieves took about 180 dollars in items including a radio sweeper portable bar two bottles liquor cigarettes and change.

Gerald Thomas Nelsonville Leo S. Sikorski Glouster Route 1

Travels Of Truck Reported

A parked pickup with engine running rolled into a eastbound car on W State Street in Athens. Adrian W. Wade 42 of 197 W State St drove the unattended truck after it began moving. Ruth V. Ballinger 50 of 94 N Shafer St owned the car. Damage tops $100 to the car and under $100 to the truck. No injuries or citations.

Athens W. State Street Adrian W. Wade W. State St Shafer Street Ruth V. Ballinger N. Shafer St

Pomeroy Police Cite Three In Separate Incidents

Pomeroy Police arrested Earl Brown 38 of Pomeroy for speeding Delbert Friedley of Columbus cited for profane language and Edward Stark Jr of Pomeroy charged with reckless operation and running a red light.

Pomeroy Earl Brown Delbert Friedley Columbus Edward Stark Jr

Ohio U Library Hours Reported for Winter Quarter

Ohio University libraries announce service hours and phone contacts for the January 4 to March 16 winter quarter. Alden Library operates 8 a.m. to midnight Monday to Saturday and 1 p.m. to midnight Sundays. Special Collections and Archives run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed Sundays. The Children's Library hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Ohio University Libraries Alden University

Berean Class Holds Christmas Dinner at Glouster Church

The Loyal Berean Class of the Glouster Church of Christ held a Christmas party with a turkey dinner attended by 36 members and guests including the Loyal Women's Class and Don Seevers family. Prayers were offered by Mr. Seevers, carols sung, a Bible story read by Margaret Byers, and a pan tomime of The Night Before Christmas. Pauline Myers and Helen Docie decorated the table, gifts were exchanged, and Mrs. Evelyn Vernon and Don Seevers received special gifts.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Don Seevers Mr. Seevers Ben Vaughn Sylvia Maxwell Margaret Byers Pauline Myers Evelyn Vernon Donny Seevers Helen Docie Edna Bingman Loyal Berean

Nelsonville actions and schedules note local transfers and library hours

Clarence Mansfield of Athens Route 4 is transferred from Riverside Hospital Columbus to Arcadia Acres Nursing Home Logan for recovery after surgery. Athens Masonic groups meet Wednesday at Albany Temple with times 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m. Ordinance 25 72 grants free parking for disabled veterans license plates and declares emergency to take effect soon. Library hours and contact numbers listed for Alden Government Documents Fine Arts Maps Interlibrary Loan Reserve and more.

Clarence Red) Mansfield Athens Route 4 Riverside Hospital Columbus Arcadia Acres Nursing Home Logan Nelsonville Athens County State OF Ohio Jane Heintzelman Donald W. Bumgardner

Christmas Seal Campaign Seeks Reach County Goal

Athens County’s Christmas Seal drive, led by 1972 chairman Don Campbell, has raised $8,885.63 toward a $10,000 goal as donations continue. Funds will target respiratory diseases including emphysema tuberculosis asthma and chronic bronchitis with post Christmas pledges sent to residents.

Athens County Don Campbell Campbell

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