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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1973

Page

2

Photojournalism leader critiques small papers by Gilka

National Geographic director of photography Robert E. Gilka spoke in Athens on an Ohio University lecture tour critiquing news photography. He praised small papers for image handling, warned about fading interest in general magazines, and defended Geographic as a special interest publication amid a crowded magazine landscape.

Athens Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi National Press Photographers Association Gilka Life Gillian

Glouster Family Needs Clothes After Trailer Fire

The Athens County Red Cross seeks clothing and toys for the Handa family of Glouster after a trailer fire. They request coats, dresses, slacks, shoes and baby wear for a four month old, plus clothing and shoe sizes. Clarence Warren also seeks furniture and apparel after his trailer fire on Nelsonville Route 1. Contributions may be left at the Red Cross office.

Athens County Red Cross Handa Glouster Betty McManaway Clarence Warren Nelsonville Red Cross Chapter N. Congress St

Foreign Policy Topics Focus of Ohio University Program

Major foreign policy issues facing the United States will be discussed in a Great Decisions 1973 program beginning Feb. 28 at Ohio University. The study discussion program is offered nationally by the Foreign Policy Association and locally.

United States Ohio University Nonpartisan Foreign Policy Association

Volunteers Plan Heart Fund Canvass Tonight in Athens

Athens County Heart Fund drive set to meet at 7 30 p m in the Municipal Court room Athens for planning a home canvass by Feb 25 in 74 zones. Eugene Brundige chairs the effort with Mrs Rieta Shoemaker managing 37 city zones and John White directing 14 rural zones.

Athens County Athens Eugene Brundige Rieta Shoemaker John White

Smokers Withdrawal Clinic Set at Ohio University

Assistance to smokers serious about breaking habits offered in a clinic from February 26 to March 1 at Ohio University. Methods of smoking reduction used were the most successful from last year’s clinic, with four consecutive nights and one hour per participant. Faculty and graduate psychology staff, in cooperation with the Office of Workshops, Conferences and Institutes, will conduct the program. registration by calling.

Japan Africa U. S Ohio University

Drums Replace Trash Cans Anger Athens Sanitation Workers

City residents substitute large drum containers for trash bins, creating problems for sanitation crews in Athens. Drums lack handles and lids and are overloaded, hindering workers from unloading them into packet trucks. Officials say drums are unsuitable and may force residents to use proper cans.

Athens

Patrol Investigates One Car Accident in Meigs County

The Ohio Highway Patrol investigated a one car crash in Meigs County on County Road 1 Tuesday at 8 20 a.m. Randall Pierce 19 The Plains lost control on a curve veered across the highway and overturned. Pierce was not seriously injured and no citation was issued.

Gallipolis Ohio Highway Patrol Meigs County Randall Pierce the Plains Pierce

Coin Club Plans Meeting With Secret Service Agent

Hocking Valley Coin Club meets March 8 at 7 30 p m in the Athens Mental Health Center old auditorium with a Secret Service special agent as guest speaker on counterfeiting. Refreshments will be served and the gathering is open to the public.

Hocking Valley Coin Club Athens Mental Health Center Secret Service

Billing Procedure Correct

Irregular billing practices by the Athens water department are addressed by Mayor Donald Barrett. A new billing machine allows variable monthly bill timing while payments are accepted Monday through Friday until 5 p.m. at City Hall. a 24 hour deposit slot is available. Notices will be sent for drastic bill increases, usually due to faulty plumbing.

Athens Water Department Donald Barrett City Hall Barrett

OU Coed Trial Underway

A Summit County jury of seven women and five men tours a highway rest area today as the murder trial proceeds in Akron. Larry Joseph Via, 28, is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Jane Maguire, 19, of Washington Pennsylvania, whose body was found September 22 beside her car after she picked up a hitchhiker en route to West Virginia. Prosecution plans to present scientific testimony and cover about a week of its case.

Akron, Ohio Ohio University Maguire West Virginia

Attorney Yanity Named to Judicial Selection Council

Athens attorney Joseph B. Yanity Jr. is appointed by Gov. Gilligan to chair a 10 member nominating council for the Fourth Court of Appeals District, responsible for nominating judges for vacancies across 15 counties. Joseph Fenderbosch of Ohio Valley Electric Co. in Gallipolis also named to the council.

Joseph B. Yanity Jr Athens John B. Gilligan Gilligan Joseph Fenderbosch The Ohio Valley Electric Co Gallipolis

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