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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1972

Page

2

Water Project Talks Slated In Athens County

The Plains residents meet Athens County commissioners at 2 p.m. Monday to discuss a proposed water sewer project with projected sewer and water assessments around 375 and 390 dollars. Objections are invited as the project awaits bids and potential spring start.

Greg Black the Plains Athens County Commissioners John Millar Margaret Creek Milar Conrath Athens Millar Wolf’s Creek Wolf's Creek Athens County

Theft of items from unlocked car behind College Inn

James Kibbe reported to Athens police that his unlocked car parked behind the College Inn was broken into on Sunday. A bowling ball and bag, stereo tapes, and a tape carrier were taken, valued at about $92.

James Kibbe S. Court St College Inn Kibbe Athens

Candidate Criticizes Athens Officials Over Landfill Access

Athens County commissioner hopeful Paul F. Ploutz blasts city leaders for closing the Vore Ridge landfill to noncity residents and calls for city county cooperation to solve the county trash problem. He warns open dumping along county roads harms tourism and the environment. Mayor Barrett and Commissioner Law dispute county expansion plans.

Athens Paul F. Ploutz Vore Ridge Ploutz Boy Scouts Nelsonville Albany Coolville Proutz Barrett the Messenger County Commission John Law

Cleveland Attorneys Question Videotape Testimony Use

In Cleveland many attorneys doubt exclusive videotaped testimony will aid truth finding. Some back use for evidence and experts, while others warn it erodes jury demeanor assessment and defendant confrontation rights. Ohio Supreme Court notes potential for fairer trials with selective editing and broader adoption.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Gold Ohio Supreme Court Sandusky U.S Thomas Lambros Lambros

Vandalism Reported At Athens Lake Motel

Police responded to vandalism at Athens Lake Motel where three rooms were damaged. Proprieter Paul Gardener said a single man rented the rooms over the weekend and left broken wine bottles and debris plus damaged plaster. Suspect listed a Baltimore Maryland address.

Athens Lake Athens City Paul Gardener Baltimore

Interior Of Hearts Examined By Echo Cardiology

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center are using echocardiography a sonar like method to view the heart interior without invasive devices. The box like machine with a sparkplug shaped transducer records heart echoes to assess valve function and heart health.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Snow accumulations and cold air hit northern Ohio

Snow flurries linger across northern Ohio after a weekend storm dumped two to seven inches statewide. Cleveland and Akron-Canton reported seven inches, Toledo two inches, and Chesapeake trace. Tonight lows near 5 to 10 above with highs in the low 20s tomorrow. Nationally, cold air dominates with snow in the Plains and St. Lawrence Valley and rain in the Southeast.

Ohio Cleveland Akron-Canton Toledo Chesapeake Plains St. Lawrence Valley Texas Gulf Coast Florida

Tax Help Should Be Qualified Advisers Caution

The IRS urges taxpayers to hire qualified advisers and accept responsibility for return accuracy. Avoid blanks, pencil signatures, guaranteed refunds, or fee-based refunds. A professional should sign the form and provide contact details for future reference.

Internal Revenue Service Paul A. Schuster Southern Ohio Schuster

Tenth District Democratic Action Club Meeting Slated

The Tenth District Democratic Action Club will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Shaw's Restaurant, Lancaster. All district candidates are urged to attend and the gathering is open to area Democrats.

Democratic Action Club Shaw’s Lancaster

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Admission and Discharges

Admitted patients include Mrs. Virgil Bickel Mrs. Stephen Rukasik Joe Manarik John Speer Mrs. Paul Sands Athens Cliff Riley Dayton Mrs. Melvin Murphy Glouster Orland Mansfield The Plains Martin Levine New Marshfield Mrs. Olive Ashcraft Coolville Route 2 Mrs. Earl Davis Wellston Paul Lanning Jr. Nelsonville Robert Martin Jacksonville Mrs. Wilbur McCune Millfield. Discharged: Mrs. Jack Coon Mrs. Norman Wires and son Mrs. Harry Houska and daughter Mrs. Robert Sheak and daughter Mrs. Joel House and son Francis Gura Mrs. William Beech Walter Beaver Courtenay Deno Robert Solan.

Virgil Bickel Stephen Rukasik Joe Manarik John Speer Paul Sands Athens Cliff Riley Dayton Melvin Murphy Glouster Orland Mansfield the Plains Martin Levine New Marshfield Olive Ashcraft Coolville Earl Davis Wellston Paul Lanning Jr Nelsonville Robert Martin Jacksonville Wilbur McCune Millfield Jack Coon Norman Wires Harry Houska Robert Sheak Joel House Francis Gura William Beech Walter Beaver Courtenay Deno Robert Solan

Two Plead Guilty On Check Charges

In Athens County Common Pleas Court two men pleaded guilty to writing checks with insufficient funds. Billy Knight and David Woodrum were placed on two years probation and ordered to restitution for the bad checks. Knight faced about $500 in unpaid checks and has served 60 days in jail. In separate actions Harry Breeze Jr. was granted 24 hours to secure counsel after entering pleas related to breaking and entering and a concealed weapon charge. Roger Gilkey pleaded innocent to breaking and entering and two counts of grand larceny with a March 29 trial date set and a $5,000 bond.

Athens County Nelsonville Woodrum Davis Knight Mac Lowell B. Howard Harry Breeze, Jr Roger Gilkey Athens

Two Thefts Reported Near Athens Route 3

Two thefts in the same area along Athens Route 3 were reported by Athens County deputies. Racheal Bell reported a break into an unlocked building for tools including a power saw and soldering iron. Raleigh Robinson said his building with a large freezer was broken into and about 200 pounds of beef stolen. The thefts are linked to the last week of January into early February. The Athens Fire Department aided Helen Bickel after a 5:24 a.m. call to 44 Avon Point. She was transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.

Christman W. State Street John Law Jack White Athens Law City Hall Donald Barrett Bing Athens Mental Health Center N. Court Street Buckeye Masonic Armory Hill- Burton Foundation Appalachian Regional Commission Athens City-County Athens County Athens Fire Department Avon Pt Helen Bickel O’bleness

Veterans Employment Drive Aims to Link Vets with Openings

Columbus SBA Director Frank D. Ray says veterans' jobs remain a priority and seeks help from small business leaders to share available openings across 65 northwestern central and southern Ohio counties. He notes small firms drive most employment and urges contacting the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services or SBA offices for job listings training and loan information.

Columbus The Small Business Administration Frank D. Ray Ray Ohio Bureau of Employment Services W. Gay St Ohio

Free Beltone hearing aid model offered to readers

Chicago readers are invited to request a free non-operating Beltone aid. The miniature unit weighs under one ounce, sits at the ear, has no body wires, and requires no payment or obligation. Write to Dept. 2873, Beltone Electronics Corp., 4201 W. Victoria, Chicago.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp W. Victoria

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