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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1970
Page
13
Athens city council prepares a Monday session vote on a single ordinance advancing an urban renewal plan. The measure seeks federal planning funds for a survey and blueprint covering a 70 acre west and west central area. Public meeting set for Sunday to discuss potential impacts.
Ohio University Dean Beaumont Davison, speaking at the 1970 Engineering Colloquium, warned that public opinion will steer tech growth toward social needs like water and air pollution control. He cited shortages of engineers, with four year colleges producing about 38,900 annually while demand is 100,000, and noted Russia's higher output. He urged aggressive recruitment, including targeted outreach to minority communities, and predicted broader interdisciplinary programs and flexible curricula integrating sociology and biology to address social problems.
The Athens IRS office at 24 E State St offers Friday tax help during the 1970 2ing period with hours 8:15 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm. Taxpayers may call 592-1188 or visit with return preparation questions. Additional help is available at Mattern Bide Office on Wednesdays, April 15, the last day for filing 1999 individual income tax returns.
Athens city firemen answered two false alarms within two minutes Friday. The first at 11 55 a m sent crew to Howard Hall opposite College Green where Ohio University students demonstrated against fee increases. A second call at 6 15 pm near E State St and Marietta Ave claimed a house fire but proved false. Ida Haning was taken to Shelter Arms Hospital after a health incident at her home.
Temperatures rise into the 60s inviting spring prep. Kenneth Ackerman urges studying seed catalogs and consulting nurseries before spring planting. Planting stock should be set out early to avoid shortages. He notes best times for flowering crabapples and advises pruning and snow/ice precautions. Protect fruit trees from rabbits and inspect pruning tools, mower maintenance, and rust prevention.
William Diles of Athens was elected president of the Diles New Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution at the annual meeting. Officers include Edward Van Dyke first vice president Earl Hooper second vice president Dewey Googard chaplain Kenner Bush recorder and Raymond Lee secretary treasurer. The group plans an April 13 public speaking contest for area high school students with a $10 prize and a chance to enter a state wide contest. Jonathan Lee serves as chapter secretary treasurer. Gilham Frank Post 804 VFW New Marshfield will meet Sunday at 8 pm with refreshments after the meeting.
Athens County native John Cline announced Saturday his Republican bid for a fourth four year term as county commissioner. He says petitions are nearly complete and will be filed Monday at the county elections office. Only his name is mentioned on the GOP slate for the post with no Democrat candidates yet declared. Cline, who runs a welding supply business, has previously served as chairman of the board and has held the office since 1956 with brief defeats and returns in 1960 and 1982 to 1966.
Citizens concerned with urban renewal are invited to a 4 pm Sunday meeting at City Hall. Les Cormwell issued the invitation stating residents will be informed about the citys proposed renewal project covering an area in Athens including South Congress West State North High West Union and West Washington streets.
Athens Middle School Student Council runs its annual candy campaign to fund the eighth graders trip to Washington DC in April. More than 1500 boxes sold at one dollar each aims to help students who cannot cover costs. Call the Middle School at 393-B473 for boxes. Richland Area Fire Brigade responds to Dean Sager residence fire in Union Luhrig Road. fire started by a power service box and caused minor basement damage.
Three meetings are scheduled at the Masonic Temple this week. The Master Mason degree will be conferred at 7 p.m. Tuesday by Paramythia Lodge 2h PRAM. Wednesday’s sessions include Athens Chapter 39 RAM at 7 p.m. and Athens Council 45.
John Law former county commissioner filed petitions Friday to return to the board for the zone commissioner seat to be vacated this year He resigns a 400 per month federal job to reenter politics He has served on the Tri County Community Action Program and the Children's Services Board He is the second Democrat to announce candidacy following Thomas E Rose of Athens
The 1979 edition of Tax Guide for Small Business Publication 334 offers quick answers on federal income excise and employment taxes. It covers last year’s tax law changes, a 1970 tax calendar, due dates for information returns and payments, and a checklist of taxes and forms. It explains how tax laws apply to sole proprietors partnerships and corporations and addresses issues for manufacturers retailers and professionals. The guide costs eight years and is available from IRS offices or the Superintendent of Documents, U S Government Printing Office, Washington.
Dr. C William Swank urged farmers to adopt big business tactics and reduce government subsidies. He described the 1969 Agricultural Act as gradual land retirement with leases and steady incomes, allowing retirees to earn lease income while land value rises. He criticized current subsidies, warned of contract farming, and urged farmers to know product prices before production.
Two events feature President Nixon’s cabinet members. Secretary of Agriculture Clifton Hardin and Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel will speak at Ohio State University Centennial Symposium on Feb 12 at Mershon Auditorium and the Ohio Union. Reservations due by Feb 2 at the extension office.
River rise eased after midweek rainfall and an ice jam. Officials recorded river stages near 11 feet Friday morning, receding to about 7 a.m. Saturday as weather improved. The report notes municipal activity and river conditions affecting local areas.
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