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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1971

Page

2

UA Elects Stanton President at Athens County Meeting

Dr Elizabeth Stanton was elected president of the United Appeal of Athens County at a recent board meeting in Athens She moves up from vice presidency and heads a 16 member board with four new regional seats Also reelected for four year terms were Dr David Caw William Theisen Dr Stanton and William Barr Agency reps were named and the treasurer reported a 1970 fund balance of 1498 46 with 32000 in bonds and the 1871 Fund at 30127 63 before the first quarterly UA agency allotment was paid.

Elizabeth Stanton United Appeal Athens County Athens Stanton Ohio University Appeals Board David Lundberg Jerrold Griffis Rosemary Shay United Appeals David Caw William Theisen William Barr Mary DePue Athens County Association For Phillip Kabler Boy Scouts of America George Sufronko Mount St. Mary Hospital Health Service Zelma McVey American Red Cross Griffis

Finance Drive Set By Women Voters

Monday kicks off an Athens League of Women Voters annual finance campaign planning a $1,000 drive. Chairwoman Mrs John Hollow says dues barely cover costs and support is a small investment with a large return in community services. The league aims for active informed citizen participation in government.

Athens League of Women Voters John Hollow League of Women Voters Hollow League

Divorce Decrees and Civic Efforts Highlight Athens Mail

Divorce petitions involve Marvel Hart and Agnes Losey with mentions of extreme cruelty and custody of eight minors. Separate case cites Tomine Thompson Albott versus William Albott in Topeka, Kansas, for gross neglect. The Athens League of Women Voters details voter registration help, board appointments, and community studies amid election year activity.

Marvel Hart May Ave Tomine Thompson Albott Carrol Bond William Albott Topeke Kans Agnes Losey Chauneny Garden le Glousier Plaintff

Ohio University deans propose emergency 1971 72 plan

Ohio University academic deans outline an emergency plan to stretch teaching capacity for 1971 72 as a temporary measure. It postpones hiring 40 new faculty at an estimated 450000 cost, preserves roughly five percent salary raises, and uses heavier loads, class reorganization, sabbaticals no cost, and part time hires to cope with enrollment growth amid a 42 million budget. The plan aims to avoid class closures while facing concerns of eroding quality and long term funding.

Ohio University University Council Ing

Middle School Class Starts Anti Pollution Drive

Everett Brewer’s sixth grade science class at Athens Middle School forms PYE to combat the school’s smoke stack. A petition with 150 signatures and a poster urge action, proposing coal upgrades, a filter, gas heating, or a higher stack, with talks of federal grants and fundraising. Principal Marion Wood praises student activism though doubts a pressing air pollution issue exists.

Maxine Stough Everett Brewer Athens Middle PYE Protect Athens Middle School Athens Plains Marion Wood Wood

Athens City Council to discuss safety director position

Athens City Council will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 in observance of a national holiday. The major item is establishing a safety director position. Other business includes second readings on city official salaries and authorizing the service safety director to contract with the mental health center for fire protection. First readings will cover subdivision addition zoning and motor coach bid advertising. Low Childress, Chauncey native, completed a four year Marine Corps tour including Vietnam duty and plans to return to Ohio University for engineering studies.

Athens Mental Health Center General Telephone Co Low Childress Dennis Childress High Street Chauncey Marine Corps Chauncey-Dover High School Ohio University Childress Vietnam el Toro Marine Afb Santa Ana

Athens County Humane Society discusses livestock care and dog licenses

Members and officers of the Athens County Humane Society met at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices to review enforcement of animal welfare laws. Commissioner Law noted hundreds more 1971 dog licenses sold, with dog warden and humane officer promoting tags. livestock feeding and shelter were discussed, along with legal aspects of neglect cases and adoption campaigns in cooperation with The Messenger. A kennel fund grant of 400 dollars was reported, and the next meeting is March 1 at 7:30 pm.

Athens County Humane Society Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Athens County John S Athens County Extension Laude Sowle Law Ackerman Messenger Wyatt McDaniel John Baldwin Humane Society Electric Company May Avenue

Police Sergeant Foils Car Theft Attempt in Indianapolis

Indianapolis AP report shows Police Sgt Reed Meistner halting a man trying to unlock a car. After the man suggested breaking a window, the sergeant stopped him and took him to Municipal Court. The defendant received 10 days in jail and a $101 fine for loitering and disorderly conduct.

Indianapolis Reed Meistner

Restaurant Re-Opens On Route 50

The Gateway Motor Lodge on Route 50 west of Athens reopened its restaurant after a three year closing. Manager Helen Haddox said the lodge formerly ran a bar and lounge but has no bar facilities now. Ernest Grimm and Flora Bell Russell of Pomeroy own the complex and will serve home cooked meats daily from 6 am to 8 pm except Saturday. private parties after eight.

Gateway Motor Lodge Route 50 Athens Helen Haddox Ernest Grimm Florabell Russell

Elks Club Plans Flag Burning as Americanism Ceremony

Athens Elks Lodge 973 and Emblem Club 18 will burn worn flags Sunday at 2 p.m. at 600 W Union St to show proper disposal. Exalted Ruler Jack Simmons and Emblem Club president Marian Hampton explain the event honors the flag with Boy Scouts presenting colors and a broad invitation list to local officials and civic groups.

Athens Elks Lodge Flks Emblem Club Union St Jack Simmons Marian Americanism Committees

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set in Murray City

The American Legion Post 42 Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Legion Home with Janet Huston and Sherry Davis as hostesses.

Murray City American Legion Post 42 Legion Janet Huston Sherry Davis

Army Base Gets Pizza at Ft. Carson Mess

Ft. Carson Colorado soldiers in the 2nd Brigade have begun using a new regulation pizzeria on base. About 125 men skip the standard mess hall each night to dine at the pizza mess, which features checkered tablecloths and beer.

FT. Carson, Colo. (Ap Ft. Carson

Weather summary and city temperature readings report

The report shows Friday high 53 and low 22 with similar figures a year ago. Friday humidity 41.5 percent and a 9 am Saturday reading of 76. Precipitation Friday 0.15 inches this month 1.79 inches normally 2.76 and yearly total 434 inches with a negative 0.35 inches departure. Sunset 6:05 pm sunrise 7:22 am. Sea level pressure 29.56 inches at 9 am Saturday and falling.

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