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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1973

Page

4

Top Students Have Excellent Scholarship Prospects at OU

Ohio University official notes top ten percent and top quarter of high school class qualify for substantial or partial scholarships. The Ohio Instructional Grants program awards up to 1200 dollars yearly based on need, with other grants for exceptional need. Applications go to the Ohio Board of Regents with parent income statements and must meet Ohio residency and progress rules.

Voelz Ohio University Ohio Ohio Board of Regents Ohio General Assembly Board of Regents Hocking Technical College Scioto Technical College Muskingum Area Technical College Rio Grande College Athens College Entrance Examination Board OIG

Kerr Shares Buyout Gives Full Control Of Keck Distributing Co

R Kenneth Kerr announced he has purchased the interest of partner Ralph Smeck and is now the sole owner of Keck Distributing Co. Smeck retired for health reasons and resides in Venice Florida. The two formed the corporation in 1949 and began by acquiring the beer distributorship of the former Covert Baking Co. of Middleport.

R. Kenneth Kerr Ralph Smeck Keck Distributing Co Smeck Corporation Venice Fla Covert Baking Co Middleport Athens Strohs Schlitz Hudepohl Old Milwaukee Goebels Heineken Lowenbrau Portsmouth Irontone Millers High Life August Wagner Kerr Keck Kerr and Smeck Lucasville Keck’s Ohio Beer Wholesalers Association Lancaster Ohio University

Five Men Are Jailed For Driving Drunk

Five men appeared in Athens County Municipal Court on DWI charges. Donald Hunter was fined 200 dollars, jailed seven days, and had license suspended 60 days. Robert Shover received 200 dollars, 60 days in jail with 53 suspended. Everett Snider pleaded no contest, fined 200 dollars, 60 day license suspension, seven days in jail. Ronald Barber pleaded innocent and posted bond for an January 11 hearing. Timothy Goode was found guilty after pleading innocent, fined seven days in jail, license suspended for days. Jan Taylor failed to appear. contempt charges filed after bond forfeiture. Robert Faulkner pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a red light, fined 10 dollars.

Athens County Donald Hunter Athens State Highway Patrol Robert Shover Glouster Franklin Sheeter Shover Everett Snider the Plains Ronald Barber Westerville Timothy Goode Athens Apartments Ohio University Jan Taylor Riverview Fla DWI Taylor Robert Faulkner N. College St

Twin Boys born at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis

Mrs Francis Morris reports the Circles announce the birth of twin sons James Jarrod and Jason Edward born December 14 at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. They also have a two year old daughter Patrice.

Francis Morris Racine Carl Circle James Jarrod Jason Edward Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Patrice Gene Yost Homer Circle Mattie Yost Edward Foster Frank Cleland Betty Sayre David Hensler William Wood Jacksonville

Ohio University announces Jan 22 research proposal deadline

The Ohio University Research Committee set a January 22 deadline for summer 1973 research proposals. Faculty and staff may apply for funds for equipment, supplies, travel, and support, with awards announced in early March. Publication costs and computer time are excluded. Proposals reviewed in February by Dr. Lawrence K. Waters. Forms available at the Ohio University Research Institute Wilson Hall Room 108.

Ohio University Research Committee Lawrence K. Waters Ohio University Research Institute Wilson Hall

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes Inflow and Dismissals

The report lists patients from multiple towns including Pomeroy Minersville Long Bottom and Rutland with names such as Ethel Jeffers Mary Gilmore Gilda Baxter Myrtle Robinson Gregory Collins Sarah Woode and Timmy Barrett. It also notes the dismissal of several individuals including William Brunning David Whitsell Patricia Mitchell and Charles Frazier.

Ethel Jeffers Richard Beards Mary Gilmore Gilda Baxter Myrtle Robinson Pomeroy Clara Grueser Minersville Mark Neville Atta Clark Middleport George Sellers Sue Ann Burke Long Bottom Richard Tatterson Point Pleasant Clarence McIntyre Athens Alice Mullins Robert Rathburn Rutland Gregory Collins Tuppers Plains Sarah Woode Coolville Salem Yates Racine Timmy Barrett Langsville William Brunning David Whitsell Patricia Mitchell Charles Frazier Mary Lawhorn Gilbert Mees Derek Taylor William Stewart

Rock N Roll Show Planned For Friday

An upstart campus group Bush Na Na will present a rock n roll revival show Friday at 8:30 p.m. in Baker Center ballroom. The 10 member band with five pros performs hits like Lets Go to the Hop and Teenager in Love. Admission is 99 cents.

Baker Center Ballroom Bush Hall Athens

Job Claims Increase Total Is 38

Logan unemployment claims rise by 38 from last week per Harold Zimmerman of the Ohio Employment Service Bureau. Logan reports 134 initial and 272 continued, Athens 89 initial and 369 continued, totaling 764 for the week ending Dec 30, 239 fewer than a year ago. Openings include a radio dispatcher, a food service supervisor, two short order cooks, two dietary helpers, a maintenance man, and an auto service station mechanic.

Logan Harold Zimmerman Ohio Employment Service Bureau Athens

Samuel L. Cummings In Intensive Care After Heart Attack

Francis Penn reports his nephew Samuel L. Cummings of Montgomery Alabama suffered a heart attack and is in the intensive care unit at St. Margaret's Hospital. Mr and Mrs James R Cummings of Flatwoods Kentucky visited him. Cummings, a native of Vinton Township, a graduate of Vinton High School Graceland College and the University of Michigan, has worked in Montgomery for years.

Gladys Pierce Wilkesville Francis Penn Samuel L. Cummings Montgomery Ala St. Margaret’s Hospital James R. Cummings Flatwoods Cummings George and Cynillia Penn Cummings Vinton Township Vinton High School Graceland College Lamont Iowa University of Michigan

Sweetheart Ball Set For Feb 17 in Logan

The Logan Lions Club sponsors the Sweetheart Ball on February 17 at the Logan Armory with the Logan Chieftain Dance Band providing music. Tickets are five dollars per couple. Rev Lawrence Myers of Logan Route 4 attended the Tuesday dinner meeting at Blossers Restaurant and spoke about his missionary work in the Philippines and his plans to return there in June after studying Asian culture at Ohio University.

Logan Logan Lions’ Club Logan Armory Logan Chieftain Lawrence Myers Blossers Myers Philippines Ohio University

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