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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1971
Page
3
Beginning today Troop members in Adena Four Rivers Council will canvass for orders through March 1. Deliveries run March 30 to April 7. Cookies include trefoils, sandwich cremes, thin mints, sugar shortbread and peanut butter patties at 55 cents each. Mrs George Semmens is Adena cookie chairman.
Jaycees report upcoming leadership and action course to educate members about community service. The Chauncey Jaycees charter banquet will be held at The Ohio University Inn with A Landon Scott presenting the charter. State judging of Jaycee projects is set for February 27 as elections approach on April 15 with candidates to begin campaigning next month.
Bill Koon of The Plains was rushed to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a severe nosebleed. The Plains emergency squad transported him from his father’s First Street home at 8 p.m. Parents of eighth graders slated for Athens High School next year meet March 7 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium to review the program. Registration for next year’s classes at Athens High is set for Tuesday March 2.
City crews began the annual street patching driven by winter damage with cold mix now and hot mix awaited until April. Safety Director Dwight Robinson said work started Tuesday on the most damaged streets and will resume citywide, with bids due Friday for resurfacing 14 more streets.
In East Dallas, law officers captured Rene Guzman and accomplice Leonard Lopez after a manhunt linked to the killings of three county deputies in the Trinity River bottoms. Deputy Wendell Dover was seriously wounded but expected to recover. Guzman and Lopez denied bond.
Drunken driving charges against two drivers were dismissed in Municipal Court on motions of the prosecution for lack of evidence. The defendants pleaded guilty to reckless operation with fines of 45 dollars and costs for Leo Woodyard and 45 dollars plus costs for Paul Roger. one was also fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication. Michael Thompson was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to a petty larceny charge.
Mrs. Charles McVey of the Red Cross thanks the community but notes remaining needs for Rosser and Kempton families in New Marshfield and Sugar Creek. Requests include cooking utensils dressers lamps curtains blinds and clothing sizes for children and adults. Donations can be delivered to 132 N. Congress with pickup offered by calling 593 5273 or 593 6894 after hours. The Athens Knights of Columbus will host a pre Lenten party at the hall on Mill Street Saturday at 8 p.m. Members wives and prospective members are invited.
Six Athens High School DECA Club members placed in the district at Chillicothe, with four moving to state competition in Columbus in March. Therese Walker earned second in advertising, Holly Semmens first in investments, David Gall first in job interviews, Jana Chadwell first in public speaking. Others placing were Jim Rodgers third in radio advertising and Kevin Cummings second in income tax. State winners go to nationals in San Antonio, Texas in April.
Fire Chief Dalton reported two alarms Friday with one call to Econowash at 441 E State St where a smoking washer motor caused no fire damage and the appliance was unplugged. A second call at 35 Mound St sent Clyde Beasley to hospital after oxygen was given for breathing difficulties.
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