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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1973

Page

5

OU Forensics Team Wins Fourth Straight State Title

Ohio University forensics swept the state individual events championship for the fourth year in a row at Miami University. Sandy Anderson claimed both extemporaneous speaking and persuasion, earning a spot at the national tournament in Detroit in May. Scott Krohn and other finalists led OU to a historic sweepstakes victory, the highest score in state history per Ray Beaty.

Ohio University Miami University Sandy Anderson Lyndon Detroit U.S Scott Krohn Centerville Dann Kendig Canton Don Rice Barbara Mittenthal Teaneck N.J Ruth Rowan David Beal Hilliard Ohio U Ray Beaty

Mayor says sympathetic to CAA but cannot fund programs

Mayor Donald Barrett voiced sympathy for the Tri-County Community Action Agency but said Athens city, county and municipal funds cannot cover CAA programs in 1972 revenue sharing. He noted 53 percent of area residents live in CAA territory and that 53 percent funding would total $711,000, beyond the $683,000 county total. He added revenue sharing guidelines prevent unit pooling except in special cases.

Donald Barrett Tri-County Community Action Agency CAA Athens Athens, Hocking Perry County Barrett

Sewanee Academy Enrolls 22 New Students for Second Semester

Sewanee Tenn 22 new students enroll for the second semester at Sewanee Academy among them Stuart A W McDargh son of Mr and Mrs Marvin W McDargh Orchard Lane Athens Ohio listing their address and parentage in the enrollment notice

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Notes Visitors and Births

Visiting hours run 11 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. with maternity limits 2 30 to 3 30 each day. Two visitors per patient in maternity. No visitors under 16 in pediatrics or maternity. Births list couples Rick Deeter and wife with a son, Dial Mayle with a daughter, Gary Pfeiffer with a daughter. Admitted names include Harold Showers and others from Athens Chauncey Albany Nelsonville Murray City Millfield Stoney Mulford Hamm and Hamm...

Rick Deeter Athens Dial Mayle Cutler Gary Pfeiffer Harold Showers Vernon West Lisa Peters Rush Elliott Thomas Shelton Ronald Donald Tinkham Chauncey Thomas ‘Tigner Nelsonville Charles Robinette Joe Turner Earl Bratton Howard Welch Terry Wingo Albany Pearl Phillips Jr Murray City Herbert Crabtree Millfield

Elderly man assaulted during Milligan Inn robbery

Joe Turner, 70, is in fair condition at Ogleness Memorial Hospital after three unidentified men robbed the Milligan Inn on County Road 17. Deputies say the trio ordered sandwiches and beer, then forced open the cash drawer and kicked Turner after taking $65 plus $15 from him. The suspects possibly eluded a Parkersburg pursuit.

Albany Joe Turner Ogleness Memorial Hospital Milligan Inn Athens County Parkersburg Beatrice Milligan Turner

Smoke Fills Residence No Damage Reported

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department responded Wednesday at 7 15 a m to the home of Mrs Katherine Finner ty Lower Plains when the residence filled with smoke. Chief Cecil Newsom said the smoke came from a malfunctioning fuel oil furnace with no damage reported.

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Flea Market Set At Kilvert Center

A Kilvert Community Center flea market will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Route 329 between Stewart and Broadwell, inviting locals to sell and buy items. The notice also warns about higher injury rates at home than at work.

Kilvert Center

Miller Denies Embezzling Missed Costs to State

Former Ohio University student government president David Miller denied in Athens County Municipal Court that he embezzled 1500 dollars from the organization in early 1972. Bond set at 2500 dollars for a March 8 hearing. Miller said he turned himself in after a warrant was issued.

Ohio University Student Government Association David Miller Athens County Miller Washington D.C Athens Michael Rosenblum Pittsburgh

Columbus Man Charged With Dwi After Patrol Stop

Orville Landers Jr. 35 of Columbus charged with driving while intoxicated after patrol stop. He failed to appear and $1 forfeiture ordered. Helen Perry 24 of Radcliff charged with failure to yield right of way pleaded no contest found guilty fined 10 dollars and costs.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Miller Raymond Massey Malta John Martinkosky Albany Jack Weatherby S. Shannon Ave Danny R. Baker Valley Acres Wilfred Sharpe Millfield Orville Landers Jr Columbus Helen Perry Radcliff

Instructors Sought in Southern Local District

Perry County school system seeks substitute teachers in Southern Local School District. William K Dunlap district superintendent says positions are available at Corning Moxahala Shawnee and New Straitsville elementary schools and Hemlock High School. Interested applicants may contact Dunlap at Miller High School 394-2326.

Hemlock Perry County William K. Dunlap Corning Moxahala Shawnee New Straitsville Dunlap Miller High School

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