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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1977
Page
2
A chronology from Oct to Dec outlines political events in Athens including Carter and Taft campaigns, local votes, university enrollments, resignations, budget actions, and public health efforts. Notable items include a frost, bus cut protests, vaccine distribution, and the regional focus on taxes and development.
East side teen William Adams 14 crashed a dirt bike at East State Street recreation center. His friend Tom Chambers 14 administered first aid, stopped the choking, and sought help. Adams was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital then to Children's Hospital Columbus. Police credit Chambers with saving his life.
An apparent would be burglar fired a shotgun at a Jacksonville marshal’s cruiser injuring no one. Marshal Chris Bowman and Glouster Patrolman Ron Brown reported minor damage as they checked a home while occupants were away. Ellaw’s office is investigating.
Ohio University investigators plan further outreach after the Christmas break to locate Blake White 20 of Willard Route 1 who vanished Dec 9. Personal items were found in his Gamertsfelder Hall room though White and his 1970 Chevrolet Impala were not recovered. Parents offer a 1000 dollar reward for information leading to the car.
Marshall Flanigan reported $900 worth of stereo equipment taken from his 30 Hocking St home. Denise Rook Logana Campbell and Linda Fultz of 722 W. Union St reported $600 in stereo gear a typewriter jewelry and a calculator stolen from their apartment during the holidays. Police also investigate a broken plate glass window at Souflakis restaurant 13 W. State St Saturday.
Police say liquor taken from the Maplewood Inn last month was not sold at Athens High School. Three juveniles were arrested for the theft after investigators believe they sold liquor through contacts at the high school.
An Associated Press survey of 15 common items at 13 city stores shows December price increases averaging 5.1 percent with Boston down 5.9 percent. For the year 1976 the market basket rose 3.5 percent overall, driven mainly by a 63 percent jump in coffee prices across 12 cities.
Dr. Martin W. Essex, Ohio public schools superintendent for a decade, will retire March 15. The Jackson County native, 68, led Ohio’s Department of Education since July 1966, the longest tenure among state chief school officials, citing turbulent changes in education and growth in vocational training.
Evening schedule for Hocking Technical College in winter 1977 lists class times and rooms for the term. Details cover courses offered, room numbers, and meeting evenings for the academic program.
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