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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1971
Page
19
State Rep Don Maddux announced a sweeping consumer protection bill to create state and county consumer affairs directors and advisory boards. The measure establishes enforcement against misleading advertising and labeling and funds a consumer education program to aid shoppers and housing housewives in making legitimate purchases.
Walter Clemente of Point Pleasant collapsed while helping move an air conditioner at the Ronnie Bonecutter home around 9:20 am. He was treated in the Pleasant Valley Hospital ER, regained consciousness, given medication, and released after ambulance transport from Wilco Xen Funeral Home.
More than 300 tickets were sold Friday by cast members of the Anything Goes show with help from the Logan Junior Y teens as downtown canvassing ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the benefit of the Hocking County American Cancer Society. The effort targets $5,000, with tickets available from cast members, in downtown stores, or at the door. Adults pay 1.25 and children 75 cents.
The executive council of Camp Fire Girls Association met at Mrs. Rogers Johnsons home on Fayette Street. They discussed the new magazine Today’s Girl published by Camp Fire Inc for Camp Fire Girls and sons members. Subscription blanks were made available and sales commissions were said to be rebated to Camp Fire groups. Plans were updated for a June day camp and candy sale starting Monday. Mrs. Virgil Kittle was named Parade of the Hills chair for window displays and parade. Evelyn Ross, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Heintzelman and Mrs. Kittle joined the budget committee.
A Carbon Hill woman and another driver were involved in a two car collision at W Hunter Street and Warner Avenue in Logan Friday night. Barbara Bronx 23 sustained a minor leg injury as her vehicle struck a car stopped at a traffic light. Nolan Henry Brunk 24 of Carbon Hill was cited for failing to keep a safe distance.
Logan police investigate a burglary at the General Hocking Brick Co that sparked a fire in Benny Thrapp’s pickup cab. A tape player was stolen and wiring shorted to trigger the blaze. Other items and an attempted gasoline theft were noted during the break in.
A nostalgic column urges participation in hometown theater productions to support local causes. It describes planning, auditions, creation of costumes and scenery, rehearsals, and the buildup to a curtain rise, emphasizing community effort and audience energy as essential to a successful show.
In Nelsonville 125 Camp Fire Girls of Blue Bird and Camp Fire programs will canvass the town from Monday through March 10 to raise funds for the Little House on Myers Street upkeep and summer day camp. Candies sell for one dollar per box and proceeds support Camp Fire activities and outdoor programs. Elizabeth Galvin waived a hearing and paid a $15 fine with costs in the Mayor's Court on assured clear distance charges.
Bernard P. Wagner of Buchtel cited for unsafe operation. He must appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Charles E. Hanning of Route 1 cited for leaving the scene of an accident and ordered to appear March 5 at 8 30 p m.
Logan bankers from Farmers and Merchants Bank affiliated with BancOhio joined over 30 bankers at the BancOhio Corp Credit Forum held at The New House in Columbus. Discussions covered credit topics for 1971 including fair credit reporting auto and farm loans underwriting and money markets. Daryl Fierce of Glouster signed a two year telecom deal in the Virgin Islands. Diane Stage of Nelsonville earned a place on Ohio University’s Dean's List for academic achievement.
Five firms submitted bids for a combination tractor end loader and backhoe as the Safety Service Director Homer Adams prepared to buy. The Board of Control delayed action after opening bids at the City Building and planned new bidding due to trade-in disputes.
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