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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1972

Page

2

City Officials to Meet OU Administrators in Liaison Talks

Ohio University administrators and Athens city officials schedule Thursday discussions to boost university city liaison. The first formal meeting will include Athens mayor Donald L. Barrett and Safety Director Phillip E. Goldsberry, joined by City Council members, OU President Claude R. Sowle, and planners and administrators.

Ohio University Athens City University Athens Donald L. Barrett Phillip E. Goldsberry Barrett Goldsberry Harry B. Crewson Tad Grover Claude R. Sowle Sowle W. Charles Culp Alan H. Geiger

Athens County commissioners set Monday meetings

The Athens County commissioners adopted Monday as their regular meeting day at their annual reorganizational session. John Law was elected president and James Edwards vice president, with Edwards serving as president last year.

Athens County John Law James Edwards Edwards

Interest Rates Reduced by Federal Land Bank Louisville

The Federal Land Bank of Louisville lowers new loan rates to 7 percent on loans after Jan. 1 and cuts pre Jan. 1 loans to 7 1 2 percent. President Paul F. Bachman cites monetary market gains and notes the move saves farmers in Indiana Tennessee Kentucky and Ohio about 900000 yearly. It is the bank’s second rate cut in the past year.

Louisville Federal Land Bank of Louisville Paul F. Bachman Bachman Indiana Tennessee Kentucky Ohio Federal Land Bank

Three Men Jailed For Drunk Driving In Athens County

Three men pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated during the holiday season in Athens County Municipal Court. Judge Franklin Sheeter sentenced Ted Hook Burt Lee Ashcroft and Arthur Flowers to seven days in jail a $200 fine and a 60 day license suspension. The commission also re employed several county staff including Richard and Sharon Perry Winnie Buck Charles and Hannah MacDonald John Villars Wyatt McDaniel Everett Holmes and James Whaley. Holmes asked for a $8 per day raise but was denied under a five percent wage freeze. The bee inspector’s pay and travel limits were noted and Dorothy Landis was reappointed to the Child Services Board.

Athens County Franklin Sheeter Ted Hook Glouster Burt Lee Ashcroft Albany Arthur Flowers Zanesville Richard and Sharon Perry Winnie Buck Charles and Hannah MacDonald John Villars Wyatt McDaniel Everett Holmes Holmes James Whaley Meigs County Dorothy Landis Child Services Board

Athens Girl Hurt In Fall From Horse

An 11 year old Athens girl Verna Walker was taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital after reportedly falling from a horse at the Athens County Fair grounds. The emergency squad moved her to the hospital at 12 32 p m. A separate call to Building Six Monticello Village reported Johanna Griesenbrock 86 ill and she was treated at O Bleness Hospital.

Athens O’bleness Memorial

Juveniles Suspected In Theft At Hollister Service Station

Athens County sheriff's deputies suspect six juveniles in a weekend break in at Edward Brammer's service station on Route 78 Hollister. Four cases of beer and a bottle of whiskey totaling about 15 dollars were taken after a lock was unscrewed. Authorities had not yet linked the youths to the theft. Separately Robert Irwin reported his 1971 green Dodge stolen Friday or Saturday. the vehicle was found near his home with a broken tool box and a missing half tank of gas.

Athens County Sheriff’s Deputies Edward Brammer Hollister Brammer Robert Irwin Sheriff's Carl Williams John Coen Sheriff’s Department Irwin

Athens Urges Citizens to Leave Christmas Trees on Curb

Athens safety director Phillip Goldsberry asks residents to place old Christmas trees on street curbs for city collection to grind into mulch. Using county engineer machinery, the city will turn trees into mulch at the county fairgrounds and offer the product to residents. Plans remain incomplete but additives may improve quality. Further details will follow.

Athens Phillip Goldsberry Goldsberry

Arraignment Continues for Glouster Murder Suspect Cain

Karen Lee Cain, 22, of Glouster, asks the court not to convict as Judge Franklin Sheeter delays arraignment to appoint a lawyer after Cain claims she cannot afford counsel. She is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of husband Lloyd Sonny Cain, 24, after a New Year’s quarrel. Cain is held without bail. funeral plans are incomplete and her three children are in the custody of paternal grandparents.

Greg Black Athens County Franklin Sheeter Karen Lee Cain Glouster Sheeter Cain van Fossen John Owens Athens

Florida Man Cited In Wreck At Jericho Road

Richard Lucio of Satellite Beach, 27, was charged with leaving the scene after a one car crash on Jericho Road at 4 15 p m Damages were estimated at 1000 and deputies say he abandoned the vehicle. Earlier, Charles McAllister 21 of Apple Grove reported an accident on Route 2 south of Point Pleasant when he swerved to avoid another car and slid over an embankment.

Point Pleasant Florida Jericho Road Richard Lucio Satellite Beach Fla Mason County Sheriff’s Department Lucio Sheriff's Office Charles E. McAllister Apple Grove

Apartment Burglarized in Athens Suburb Home of Mrs Linder hit

The home of Mrs Robert Linder at 1408 Carriage Hill Apartments Athens was burglarized while she was away on a week long vacation. Jewelry cosmetics a coin collection and tools valued about 105 were taken. Entry was through an unlocked bedroom window and police suspect juveniles may be involved after Sunday investigation.

Robert Linder Carriage Hill Athens

Nelsonville Man Gets Jail Term for Assault on Officers

Harold D. Jernigan of Nelsonville was jailed 15 days after pleading guilty in Athens Municipal Court to hitting a police officer and a Nelsonville man on New Year’s Day. He was fined 100 dollars for assaulting the patrolman and 15 dollars for striking Powell.

Harold D. Jernigan Nelsonville Jernigan Athens Robert McDonald Donald Powell Powell

Church Class Sets Meeting

The Queen Esther Class of First United Methodist Church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 450 Pleasantview Ave the home of Mrs William Cox in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Queen Esther First United Methodist Church William Cox Pleasantview Ave

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