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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1973

Page

2

Sheridan and Athens sweep at Athens gymnastics invitational

Sheridan and Athens High Schools swept the events at the Athens gymnastics invitational Saturday. Cindy Hanning led beginning floor and Cindy Johnson won multiple events. The meet served as a warm up for district competition in Sheridan in March with state qualification at Columbus.

Sue Turner Messenger Sheridan Athens Ironton Rene Olsen Cindy Hanning Nancy Johnson Debbie Bussey Cindy Johnson Lora Eldridge Kay Queen Karen McGirr Brenda Bare King

Part Of Route 13 Near Glouster To Open Soon

Ohio Transportation Director J Phillip Richley says a stretch of Route 13 near Glouster will open soon once guard rails are installed. The project is 94 percent complete with completion set for June 26 1973, weather permitting.

Glouster Ohio Transportation J. Phillip Richley Claire “Buzz” Ball Richley

Weather Summary for Yesterday and Today

Yesterday high 31 low 29. Today low 29 with 44 percent humidity at 9 a.m. No precipitation yesterday. total this month 2.09 inches vs 2.76 inches normal. Year to date 4.76 inches, 0.35 inches below normal. Sun set 6:10 p.m. tonight. rise 7:15 a.m. tomorrow. Barometer 30.25 inches and rising. Ohio University geography dept reports. Hocking River stages noted by U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Ohio University Hocking

Phase Out Of Alpar Announced

Jack Algeo and Nick Parkis owners of Alpar Kustom Kitchens at 21 N Shafer St say they will close their business soon all retail services including kitchen and bathroom fixtures will be phased out only the carpet cleaning service will be kept space in the current building will be leased to other businesses the partners moved to Shater Street in 1970 when McBee Systems Division of Litton Industries vacated this site formerly housed C D Shater Wholesale Grocery which went out of business years ago

Jack Algeo Nick Parkis Alpar Kustom Kitchens N. Shafer St Algeo Alpar Shater Street McBee Systems Litton Industries C. D. Shater

Aid Programs Explained At OU Student Meetings

Ohio University representatives will present on local state and national aid programs for incoming freshmen and current students. Meetings run Feb 28 Crawford Hall Mar 1 Jefferson Cafeteria and Mar 6 Irvine Cafeteria from 8 to 9 15 p m. Open to the public. A 16 minute color film will be shown. Financial aid deadlines and applications will be provided.

Ohio University Student Financial Aids Office Crawford Hall Jefferson Irvine Financial Aids

Pomeroy Cub Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet Feb 24

The Pomeroy Cub Scouts hold a Blue and Gold Banquet on February 24 at 6 p.m. at Pomeroy Elementary School.

Cub Scouts Pomeroy Pomeroy Elementary School

Vandals Strike Albany Area Mailboxes Over Weekend

Five juveniles from the Albany area allegedly smashed 14 mailboxes and newspaper tubes with a large hammer Saturday night and Sunday morning before being picked up by the Athens Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Paul Brown said the youths are under investigation. The department also investigated a breaking and entering at the Scenic Inn in Glouster on Saturday. Intruders reportedly broke into a music box to take comics.

Albany Athens

Elementary Field Trips Planned

Pomeroy and Middleport elementary students plan visits to local sites as part of studies. Special Education II class toured Dr Harold Brown Jr dental office in Pomeroy with Mrs Roberta Richardson and aides Mrs George Francis Miss Grace Hysell. Middleport first grade plans a tour of the Middleport Post Office with postmaster Paul Casci.

Pomeroy Middleport Roberta Richardson Harold Brown Jr George Francis Grace Hysell Richardson Francis Helen Maag Paul Casci

Bromley Halls Offers Ten Dollar Per New Resident Incentive

Bromley Hall Ltd. business manager Fred Wacker announces a $10 reward for each OU student resident who signs a contract for next year. The program, part of a broader advertising shift after ownership changes, aims to boost occupancy amid lower enrollment and rate parity with OU housing. Scott Hersh leads the new advertising and sales role.

Karen McConnell Messenger Bromley Hall Fred Wacker Bromley Hall Ltd Stride Wacker Bromley Dinator Scott Hersh Hersh

Car Hits Tree Off Of Route 13

A Millfield Route 1 driver Kenneth Bobo aged 17 received minor injuries in an 11 20 a m Sunday crash on Route 13 about a mile north of Route 50 A in Dover Two. He attempted to pass another vehicle lost control and struck a tree. He was not cited.

Millfield

Wellston Cruiser Wrecked In Pursuit Collision

A Wellston police cruiser driven by Ptl. Paul O. Loudermilk along with passenger Ptl. Arthur Essman collided with Clifford F. Davis at 13th Street while pursuing a traffic violator. Davis and a juvenile suspect were injured and charges were filed as the patrol car was damaged.

Wellston Ptl Paul O. Loudermilk Pennsylvania Avenue 13Th Street Clifford F. Davis Arthur Essman Davis Loudermilk Ohio State Highway Patrol

Meigs County Deeds And Transfers Summary

Meigs County deeds record multiple transfers including Olive Township parcels from E A Kebble to J B O’Brien and Louisa M Newland. Orange Township acreage from Grant A Newland to Louisa M Newland. Middleport lots shifting among Edna K Russell, Richard W Russell, and Letta A Spencer. Scipio Two parcels transferred to Susan Thompson. Salisbury Two parcels to Sidney Ko Hayman and Carol Hayman. Salisbury Two parcels to Carol G Mowery and Dolly JF Mowery. Syracuse lots to Charles B Cook and Sylvia M Cook. Olive Two parcel to Johnny Diehl and Phyllis Diehl. Pomeroy lot to Donald W Mayer and Linda L Mayer. Lebanon Two parcels to Anton Liter and Anna Liter. Salem Two parcel to Leading Creek Conservan cy.

E. A. Kebble Olive J. B. O'Brien Louisa M. Newland Olive Orange Grant A. Newland Edna K. Russell Richard W Russell Middleport Letta A Spencer Letta A. Spencer Richard W. Russell Myrtle King Myrtle Robinson Fred B. Robinson Scipio Susan Thompson Garnet W. Clark

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