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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1972

Page

4

Administrators Will Play Ball at Ohio-Toledo Halftime

The Ohio University Vets Club coached by Claude R. Sowle will play a university administrators team at halftime of the Ohio Toledo game. Administration coach is Miss Frances Inge, with players including William Day, Larry Terrell, Lehugh Bankston and others. Officials include Athens Mayor Donald Barrett and Athens Police Captain Charles Cochran.

Ohio-Toledo OU Vets Club Claude R. Sowle Ohio University Frances Inge College of Fine Arts William Day Larry Terrell Lehugh Bankston Tom Dunlap College of Communications Fred Dressell College of Education Jim Hertmen University College Robert Hynes John O'Neal Dale Nitzschke Herschel McNabb College of Business Administration Vince Broomhall Food Service Gary Musselman Baker Center Bill Jones College of Arts and Sciences Bill Allen Fred Cluff Alan Geiger Dave Scott Vets Club Dan O'Neill Jim Busch Mike Bennett Steve Kannery Bill Klenke Joe Nasipak Tom Estep Stan Burmich Art O’nery Phil Stone Bob Lloyd Robert Dalton Gene Samples Athens Donald Barrett Athens Police Cpt Charles Cochran Dale Williams Tim Melloy The Yvonne Callison Lillian Pecker Sandy Clark Cindy Richards Connie Clark Sarah Hanning Kathy Rutter Diana Harchar

Flu Bug Attacks With Vengeance In States

The Hong Kong flu, seen in 22 states plus DC and New York City, returns with two major virus types A2 Hong Kong and B. Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey report wide spread outbreaks. regional cases in Michigan and Wisconsin. isolated cases across many states and cities.

District of Columbia New York City Hong Kong Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Michigan Wisconsin Maine Vermont New York State Illinois Ohio Kansas Iowa South Dakota Florida Tennessee Texas Louisiana Colorado Utah Montana California Oregon

Applicants Sought By Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol invites eligible men to join the 95th academy class starting March 22 1972 at the Columbus Patrol Academy. Starting pay is 9214 yearly with later rise above 9500, plus a 20 year retirement, state paid half major medical, uniforms, nine holidays, and progressive vacation. Requirements include HS education age 21 30 height 5 9 weight 155 vision 20 20 citizenship and fitness. Contact Lt Medert at the Athens Patrol Post.

Ohio State Highway Patrol D. R. Medert Athens Patrol Academy Columbus Lt. Medert U.S

Ohio University Drama Workshop For Elementary Students

Baker Center Program Board at Ohio University sponsors a drama workshop for grades two through five. OU theater and education students will direct the sessions held Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. in Ewing Auditorium. The first session is free. a $2 fee applies for the remaining weeks of the quarter.

Ohio University Baker Center Donna Wenrick Ewing Auditorium

Newsboy Judges Named for Ohio Outstanding Boy Award

Three Athens men are named judges for Ohio's top newspaper boys selection. Mayor Donald Barrett Common Pleas Judge Lowell Howard and Dale Schumacher will pick semi final candidates. Winners announced Feb 11 in Columbus at the OCMA ONA meeting.

Athens Ohio Fred Weber II Ohio Circulation Managers Association Donald Barrett Common Pleas Court Lowell Howard Dale Schumacher Ohio University Weber The Messenger Ohio Newspaper Association Columbus Glenn L. Cox OCMA ONA

Building Restraint Extended On Harris Drive Site

A temporary restraining order halting further construction at Harris Drive and E State Street was extended 45 days by Athens County Common Pleas Judge Lowell B. Howard. A 14 day order had been issued Dec 30 to stop work on a two family dwelling in the R-1 zone. The Engelmans are restrained from continuing construction amid zoning violations and a 1968 variance.

Harris Drive E. State Street Athens County Common Pleas Lowell B. Howard Athens City Gerald Mollica L. F. Engelman Harris and State Engelmans

Democratic rivals campaign as Kennedy defies delegate race

Senator Kennedy vows vigorous campaign for the Democratic nominee while Hartke attacks the media and predicts a New Hampshire primary win. Henry Jackson pressures for Wisconsin delegates as George McGovern pushes tax reform at Ames. Romney era rivals, Lindsay and McCarthy, weigh Florida and Massachusetts bids, with Muskie criticising Nixon and Ashbrook challenging the administration. Conference remarks, Berlin trip, and party maneuvers frame a crowded primary season.

Hartke New York New Hampshire Wisconsin Henry M. Jackson Washington Nixon Jackson Iowa State University Ames George McGovern South Kennedy Edmund S. Muskie Maine Muskie Berlin N.H John Ashbrook Ohio

Lincoln-Mercury dealers set 1971 sales peak in Cincinnati district

Lincoln-M Mercury dealers in the Cincinnati district reached an all-time high of 22 532 units in 1971, eclipsing the 1968 record by eight percent and beating the 1970 figure by 26 percent. The district covers about 150 dealerships across Southern Ohio and parts of Indiana Virginia West Virginia and Tennessee.

Lincoln-Mercury Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Virginia West Virginia Tennessee

Athens School Board Adopts Revised Certificated Pay Schedule

The Athens City School Board approved a unanimous revision to the salary schedule for certificated staff to meet the state tax budget bill. Starting July 1, 194, the minimum teacher salary rises to 6,400, with a January 1 through July 1 period at 6,000, reflecting partial increases and funding from anticipated income tax funds.

Athens City S. T. Henderson Athens Education Association Henderson Gerald Mollica

Legion Post 21 Hosts Eighth District Winter Conference

K T Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion will host the Eighth District Winter Conference Sunday at the post home in Athens. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. commanders meeting and 1 p.m. business session. Athens Mayor Donald Barrett will greet attendees. session led by Marlin Bush. Guest speaker Phil Lustig will address the group.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Eighth District Post W. Union Street Athens Ladies Auxiliary Donald Barrett Howard E. Parsons Athens Post

Auto Fires Cause $1000 Damage in Athens

Two auto blazes reported by Athens firemen hit an Adams car at MonteTicello Apartments off Hooper Street and a McClanahan vehicle at Plaza Shopping Center. A trash container fire at Ohio University’s Radio and TV Building was also extinguished. The incidents followed a backfire through a carburetor and wiring short in separate hours.

Athens Harland Harris Dwight Adams Monticello Apartments Hooper Street Harris Station No. 2 Plaza E. State Street William McClanahan

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