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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1973
Page
2
Messenger staff writer Fred Whissell reports how federal Title programs have funded tree plantings along the Hocking River and helped educate students. The article highlights community projects and the educational impact linked to these federal initiatives.
Ohio University students participate in the College Work-Study Program under the 1964 act, with 746 students employed across campus and public nonprofits. Wages range from 1.60 to 3.00 per hour, funded mainly by federal dollars, and the program expands regional work including flood cleanup, county camps, and cemetery work.
Shade Elementary School in the Alexander School District is chosen as the pilot for a federally funded Right to Read program assessment in Athens County. Principal William Elmore said data collection has begun and staff will later advise other area schools on evaluating their own programs.
Pleadings set for Monday in Mason County Circuit Court for eight of nine defendants on drug charges. Indictments total 21 counts after a year long probe into drug operations. Bonds fixed at 1500 cash or 11000 property. Two 17 year olds also arrested.
Jack G. Weatherby pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court to starting a fire in a garage owned by his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Weatherby at 58 S Shannon Ave Police reported the garage fire occurred at 3 28 p m and Weatherby bond was set at 2500 for the hearing.
Local forecast calls for tonight's snow mixed with sleet or rain and a Saturday high in the mid 30s. Overnight lows in the upper 20s with a chance of snow or rain early next week. broader national outlook shows milder Friday in the Southeast and Southwest, with colder air moving into northern centers and snow flurries in the Midwest and northern Rockies.
In Athens County Court a videotaped interrogation from the State Highway Patrol was shown. Dean Mayle 37 of Stockport Route 2 had DWI charges dropped for insufficient evidence after the tape and testimony revealed limited camera coverage and recording issues.
Firefighters arrived at 3 26 p m to a garage at 58 S Shannon Ave occupied by Allen Weatherby. Weatherby had already extinguished the blaze. Damage estimated at 25 dollars to one wall and storage contents. Police investigate possible arson.
Stewart Reorganization and election of officers are the aims of a Rome Two Volunteer Fire Department special meeting at headquarters Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Prospective members are invited to attend.
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