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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1974

Page

3

Ohio University Debates Dorm Quiet Hours Policy

Ohio University officials defend proposed dorm quiet hours amid student concerns. Director Robert Hynes explains the plan targets study and rest rights without policing, noting a Sunday rollout and six freshman exemption categories. He emphasizes consistency, dorm life realities, and efforts to reduce quad costs while expanding single rooms and meal options.

Hynes Wilson Hall Irvine Hall Wilson Irvine Stereos

Outstanding Patrolman Award For Athens Officer James Chapman

State Highway Patrolman James L. Chapman of the Athens post was named outstanding patrolman for District 9. Chiaramonte presented the engraved plaque at a Patrol Academy luncheon, praising Chapman's investigations, public contact, and appearance. Chapman joined the patrol in 1971, is from Ravenswood West Virginia, and lives with wife Linda and two children in Selby Road.

Athens Post District 9 James L. Chapman Robert Chiaramonte Patrol Academy Chapman Chapmen Chiaramonte Patrol Ravenswood W. Va Marshall University Penta Technical College Linda Selby Road James Stacy

SBA Reports $6.6 Million in Guarantees in Six Months

Frank D. Ray of the Columbus SBA office announced 92 guarantees totaling 6.6 million dollars in the first half of FY 1974. Eighty-eight bonds amounting to 5,067,057.53 were issued to construction and related trades in 65 Ohio counties. Four lease guarantees totaling 1,596,750 supported private rental payments. The program backs 90 percent of surety risk up to 500,000 per contract. The SBA says more than 1500 construction jobs were created through these guarantees.

Frank D. Ray Columbus U.S. Small Business Administration Ray Central Ohio SBA

Athens County custody and divorce notices list

The Athens County Common Pleas docket lists multiple custody and divorce actions. Cases include Mark E Lance versus Roberta Massie Lance with address details, Diane Presley versus Donald J Presley, Virginia May Shipley versus Thomas Shipley with custody rulings, Barbara Evans versus Bruce Evans, and Betty J Wilkes versus Leonard Wilkes among others. Custody awards specify one or more minor children in several disputes, and some matters include local residency information.

Barbara Evans W. State St Bruce Evans Barbara Lou Young Virginia May Shipley Athens Thomas Shipley West Virginia Betty Jean McCollister Jacksonville Raymond McCollister Nelsonville Fontell Powell Glouster James Powell Millfield Betsy R. A. Brozak Stewart Dennis Alan Brozak Parkersburg Mike Brozak Stewart Route 1 Nita F. Daughterty Chauncey Robert Daugherty

Health Update for Harry Van Dyke on Route 1

Harry Van Dyke, 77, of Stewart Route 1, is listed ill at O'Bleness Hospital as of Wednesday at 8 10 p.m. The report provides only a brief patient status with no further details.

Harry van Dyke Stewart O'Bleness

Six-Week ROTC Course Qualifies Men for Advanced Program

Ohio University announces a six week Fort Knox summer ROTC course starting June 14 or 21 1974 open to juniors and others without basic ROTC. Participants earn second lieutenants upon completion and receive 326.10 monthly for six weeks plus free room and board. Eligible females with prior service or JROTC may join the two year program. contact Colonel D A Williams for details.

Fort Knox D. A. Williams Ohio University Williams Department of Military Science Lindley Hall

Property Tax Billing Date Now Uncertain

Athens County faces delays in preparing 1973 property tax bills. Treasurer Richard Coe cites two postponements after the State Tax Appeals Board ordered an 11 percent value increase, the abstract’s December approval, and a pending Ohio Supreme Court ruling on a tax-rate challenge by three school associations.

Athens County Richard Coe Coe State Tax Appeals Board Ruth Seaman Ohio Supreme Court Supreme Court

Counselor Joins SCORE in Athens Chapter

Alvin L. Bechtel of 16 Grosvenor St joins the Athens SCORE counselors, providing free management advice to small business owners in SE Ohio. Retired from Abex Corp and F. J. Beasley Co., Bechtel serves under Chairman Captain Homer T. Baird USN Ret. Inquiries to Columbus SBA Office at 34 N. High St. 469-5548.

Alvin L. Bechtel Grosvenor St Athens Service Corps of Frank D. Ray Columbus U. S. Small Business Administration Bechtel Athens Score Ohio Abex Corporation F. J. Beasley Co Homer T. Baird USN Ret Columbus Sba N. High St

Sunday Creek Plans Push Toward Water System

Sunday Creek Valley Water District moves toward building a regional water system. Legal counsel C. David Frey reports a 10 a.m. Saturday meeting at Millfield Christian Church to discuss FHA loan readiness of 880000 dollars. Right of way easements reach 75 percent with 400 of 500 top users signed. Some past fee payers have not signed.

Sunday Creek Valley Water District C. David Frey Frey Millfield Christian Church FHA

Kent State names three regional students to dean's list

Three regional Kent State University students join 1,449 fall quarter honorees on the dean's list. George Buehler earned a 4.0 average, while Daisey Crawley and Patrick Lightfootalso earned dean's list recognition.

Kent Kent State University George Buehler Monticello Village Daisey Crawley Avon Pl Patrick Lightfoot Logan

Windows broken in Athens cause $2675 in damage

A rash of window breakings in Athens early Thursday damaged Vance Leach Furniture Security Bank and Chakiris Sundry Shop with total losses estimated at 2675 dollars. Police say concrete was used and all breaks occurred about the same time. Also reported were robberies at Bromley Hall and Davis Hall including a stolen billfold with credit cards and $350 worth of stereo gear.

Athens Vance Leach Furniture Security Bank Chakiris Bryan Scott E. State St Bromely Hall Samuel Nosker Davis Hall

Ruth Seaman seeks reelection as Athens County Auditor

Athens County Auditor Ruth Seaman a Republican announces her bid for a four year term in the May primary. A longtime official on the auditor’s staff since 1945 she was elected in 1970 succeeding James Whaley. She grew up in Athens after moving from Washington County with her parents.

Athens County Ruth Seaman Miss Seaman James Whaley Avon Place Carl Seaman Washington County Columbus Athens

Liquor Permits Being Processed in Columbus

The Ohio Liquor Control Department processes two local permit applications. Charles Prakas requests a permit for wine and liquor by the glass until 2 30 a.m. Elizabeth Lyle seeks transfer of a permit for on premises and carry out sales of high beer and wine from the Ernest Hitchins estate.

Columbus Ohio Liquor Control Department Charles Prakas Bachelors I W. Union St Elizabeth Lyle Nelsonville Ernest Hitchins

Finalists Named for Athens Jaycees Service Award

Three finalists compete for the 1974 Athens Jaycees distinguished service award with the top honoree to be revealed Friday at the Bosses Night banquet at the Ohio University Inn. Nominees are Thomas Antoinette L Alan Goldsberry and G Robert Mathews with Dave Diles as Friday’s banquet speaker.

Athens Jaycees Jaycees Thomas Antoinette L. Alan Goldsberry G. Robert Mathews Ohio University Inn Athens Area ABC Dave Diles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens County Common Pleas Mark E. Lance Roberta Massie Lance Highland Apartment Diane Presley Donald J. Presley Connecticut Glenna L. Dunn the Plains Randy A. Dunn Betty J. Wilkes N. Shafer Leonard E. Wilkes Dorothy Stemmler Mound St Ronald Stemmler Secems Counselor Score Sunday Creek KSU Antoinette Athens City S Credit Union Board Ronald Dowler the Plains, OU Goldsberry E. State Duke University March of Dimes Boy Scouts of America Ronald DeVeau Lorene Ave Mathews Longview Heights Athens County Civil Defense Congregational Church of Christ Richard Diles Detroit For All Glouster Community Bank Gamer Chie FDIC Bank Us Floor Taylor Beauty Somerset Charmtred N. Court Street
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