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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1975

Page

3

Farmland Reappraisal Deadline March 1 Set

Farmers must file applications with the county auditor by March 1 to revalue farmland at agricultural value for 1975 taxes. An informational meeting will be held at 1 pm at the County Extension Office. Speakers include Ken Ackerman, John Stirlein, Bob Steele, Irvin Wolfe, Bill Smith, and Ruth Seaman.

Ovo General Assembly Ken Ackerman Athens County John Stirlein Bob Steele Athens County Soil Conservation Service Irvin Wolfe Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Office Bill Smith Ruth Seaman County

Glouster Man Found Guilty by county jury

Glouster man Gary Andrews was found guilty of breaking and entering by an Athens County Common Pleas Court jury on Wednesday. He was arrested Sept 23 by sheriff's deputies for the Little Food Grant break in Jacksonville, and sentenced to six months to five years at Mansfield Reformatory, jailed until transfer. Also, Wooster builder Mark Oakley named to Dean's List at the College of Wooster.

Gary Andrews Glouster Athens County Common Pleas Court Andrews Sherif Little Food Grant Jacksonville Mansfield Reformatory Wooster Mark Doakley Nelsonville College of Wooster F W Cropp

Deadline Extended for Trailer Taxes in Athens County

Ruth Seaman the Athens County auditor extended the trailer tax payment deadline from January 30 to February 23. Bills will be mailed after Tuesday. A penalty of five dollars or 10 percent of the tax, whichever is greater, applies after February 28. The dog licensing office will be open Saturday for licenses. new licenses due Monday with penalties of two dollars for dog cases and five dollars for kennel licenses bought after Monday. Local unions and school employees groups meet soon. Dr William Jacoby opened a pediatrics office at 438 Richland Ave, phone 592-3071.

Ruth Seaman Athens Monnday William Jacoby Pediatrics Richland Ave

Federally Funded Jobs Plan Faces County Approval

Athens County Commissioners discussed employing workers funded under federal VI grants through the Tri County Community Action Agency to save up to 30000. The CAA would handle unemployment liabilities, while the county retains hiring control. The plan awaits CAA board approval and will be negotiated in Columbus Friday.

George Lovell Athens County Tri-County Community Action Agency CAA Phyllis Scrubbio Columbus Tile Steve Stanley Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Helen Baker Stanley

Arrests and Accidents Up In Athens During 1974

Athens police reports show 5 346 arrests in 1974 up from 3 087 in 1973 with nearly half tied to traffic or parking offenses. Police logged 857 traffic accidents in 1974 versus 644 in 1973 and noted a high recovery rate near 60 percent for items stolen or destroyed. Chief Ted Jones explained recoveries reflect court outcomes in added statistics.

Athens Ted Jones

Jobs data and vandalism hit Athens County in 1974

More people filed unemployment claims in Athens County last week with 116 new claims, up from 100 prior. Continued claims totaled 825 versus 733 the week before. Property vandalism costs reached 42,502.72 in 1974, with total property offenses at 294,094.79. Police solved 239 of 935 cases. records since late 1973 limit year-to-year comparisons. Notary exam set for Jan 29 at the Athens Courthouse in Common Pleas Court room. contact Ron DeVeau or William Rowland for details.

Athens County Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Jones

Sophomore Earns Eagle Scout Award in Athens

Roy James Azbell 17 son of Mr and Mrs Roy Azbell of Athens Route 3 received the Eagle Scout honor from Troop 71 Scout Master Jerry Steward at Central Avenue United Methodist Church. A Federal Hocking High School sophomore, he earned 25 merit badges, led as patrol leader in multiple roles, attended Camp Kootaga, joined the Order of the Arrow, and took part in the 1973 National Scout Jamboree at Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania.

Roy James Azbell Roy Azbell Athens Route 3 Jerry Steward Central Avenue United Methodist Church Federal Hocking High School Senor Camp Kootaga Order of the Arrow Moraine State Park Pennsylvania

Paul Parsons Named Bull Edwards Used Car Manager

Paul Parsons named new and used car and truck manager at Bull Edwards Pontiac on East State Street, taking over duties at The Plains dealership.

Paul Parsons the Plains Bull Edwards Pontiac East State Street

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