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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1972

Page

2

State Okays County Child Services Contract in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Public Welfare approves a contract with Athens County Children's Services Agency and County Welfare to tap federal funds for protective services foster care and unwed mothers support. The retroactive three month deal starts Dec 1 and could yield $15,082.50 in federal funds with $5,027.50 in county matching.

State Okays County Child Services Contract Ohio Department of Public Welfare Athens County Children’s Services Agency The County Welfare Department John E. Hanson Ohio Rowena Sprout County Children’s Services Agency the Messenger Today Child Welfare League Athens County Phyllis Ross County Welfare Miss Sprout Hanson

Man Ordered To Have Psychiatric Treatment

James H. Cornes 26, Albany Route 3, pleaded guilty to indecent exposure in Athens County Municipal Court. He was fined 35 dollars and costs, with Judge Franklin Sheeter ordering psychiatric treatment and a 30 day court report. Three DUI cases also heard with varied pleas and penalties.

Albany Route 3 Athens County James H. Cornes Athens City Cornes Campbell Street Morris Avenue Volkswagen Franklin Sheeter Donald Shonk Lancaster Carlos F. Thompson Robert Guseman First St Lynne Guseman Ariel Tucker Athens

Weather Summary Local and National Forecast

Cloudy and cold with snow ending tonight. Lows in the upper 20s. Friday mostly cloudy with highs around 30. Much colder trend across the Rockies to the Midwest while the South and coasts stay mild. Snow possible in the northern plains Great Lakes and western plains showers along the southeast coast. Temperature yesterday 61 high today 33. Precipitation this month 1.63 inches. Barometer 20.65 at 9 a.m. Data from Ohio University Geography.

Rockies Great Plains Midwest Plains Great Lakes Aps

Car Trunk Used To Rustle Cattle

In Cedar Rapids Iowa two men were arrested on cattle rustling charges after a 300 pound steer was found in the trunk of a car during a routine auto inspection. One suspect faces a concealed weapon charge and the vehicle was impounded. A noise from the trunk led officers to discover the animal. Firefighters also responded to a minor fuel spill on South Fourth Avenue at 8 12 p m Tuesday when a car lost its gas tank.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Middleport South Fourth Avenue

Nelsonville DWI Ordinance Challenged in Court

A Nelsonville attorney filed a motion in Athens County Municipal Court to quash driving while intoxicated charges against Richard Robson citing a wording mismatch between Nelsonville’s city ordinance and the Ohio Revised Code. The motion argues immunity for drivers under 3.2 percent alcohol and notes Robson was arrested January 2 in Nelsonville. Judge Franklin Sheeter to rule in one week.

Nelsonville Athens County Michael Nolan Richard Robson Newark Nolan Franklin Sheeter

County's Treasurer Won't Run

Olive Rose, Athens County treasurer, will not seek another term. In office since 1955, she previously worked in the recorder's office and is serving her first full term after filling a vacated term due to the former treasurer's death. No candidate has declared yet. She resides at 5 Sunnyside Dr and has no definite plans after leaving office.

Olive Rose Athens County Miss Rose Recorder’s Office Sunnyside Dr

Chancellor Hears Pipes Not Fish

West German Chancellor Willy Brandt had a luckless fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. An aide said the chancellor enjoyed an hour of Scottish songs from a Riverview High School kilt band at the motel. The Brandts depart MacDill AFB Thursday afternoon for Bonn.

Long Boat Key Fla Willy Brandt Gulf of Mexico Riverview High School Kilt Brandt Brandts MacDill Air Force Base Here Bonn

Long Hairs Forbidden In Port

Tourists complain Singapore enforces its anti-hippie ban on long hair for visitors. An Australian tourist faced a two day haircut deadline and planned to leave. The Australian High Commission said inquiries are being made to the immigration department while Canberra inform travel agents. The government views long hair as a symbol of Western hipie drug culture and bans long-haired visitors lacking funds.

Singapore Immigration Department Australian High Commission Canberra

Universal Gains Right To Film The Hindenburg

Universal buys film rights to Michael MacDonald Mooney's The Hindenburg a non fiction drama about the 1937 Lakehurst disaster. The tragedy killed 22 crewmen and 13 passengers as the airship burned and crashed.

New York Universal

Horse and rider injured in Sunset Drive collision

Athens police report a 5 year old horse collided with a car driven by James Whaley on Sunset Drive as Hilarie Lee 17 rode east at 4 20 p m. The horse head cut and rider hip bruise were not treated. No citation issued. Car damage about 100. An editor speaking event followed at Lakewood Civic Auditorium. Another injury crash on E State Street left Jean Russell 51 with frost glare and mouth injuries. she was cited for obstructed view.

Athens Hilarie Lee Sunset Drive James Willard Whaley Whaley Miss Lee Tom Barstow Barstow Russell

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