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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

13

Athens County totals 119 criminal cases in 1965

Athens County prosecutors released 1965 figures showing 119 criminal cases processed. Of these 93 went to grand jury, 20 to bills of information. 37 of the 93 were indicted. No-bill retrials numbered 36. 23 defendants pled guilty, four were tried and convicted, 12 dismissed, 12 pending. Nineteen sent to penitentiary. Prosecution handled probation, civil services for county officers, and support payments totaling over 140000 in 1969.

Athens County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Claire M. Ball Jr Grand Jury Ball Posecutors Common Pleas John Bolin Ecutor Athens County Carolyn Bobs

Collins Would Allow Sick Leave Reports

Ohio Senate proposed a local option for reporting sick leave by teachers. Senator Collins backs letting boards of education set procedures while simplifying notarization requirements and ensuring each teacher earns 15 days of sick leave annually.

Collins Columbus Ohio Senate Oakley C. Colins Ohio General Assembly

Man Denies Shooting At 3 Deputies in Athens

Marion W. Runyon 54 denounced shooting with intent to wound and illegal firearm possession in municipal court. He was jailed on 20 000 bond for the shooting charge and 5 000 for the firearms count after a dawn court appearance following a manhunt and deputy assault during a warrant service.

Athens Route 4 Marion W. Runyon Runyon Francis D. White Nelsonville Roger Anes Senate Se

Reenlisting Policy Change Permits Army Reenlistment

The Army changed its rule to allow men and women honorably separated from another branch to reenlist in the Army without prior permission from the eligibility activity at St Louis. Further information is available from Recruiting Headquarters, St N Court St, or by calling 593-3022.

St. Lous St N. Court St

OU Student Association Reorganizes Executive Branch

Dave Mille newly appointed administrative vice president announced a restructuring of Ohio University Student Association leadership. The plan shifts focus for Student Body President Alecia Woodson to policy issues and University matters while Legislative Vice President Brad Swinderman dedicates time to the Student Assembly. Miller gains authority over student services secretaries treasurer university committees and presidential commissions. Miller is a sophomore from Sardis.

Dave Mille Ohio University Student Association Alecia Woodson Muller Brad Swinderman Ius Maller Miller Sardis

Ball Talks Of Campus Drug Problems

Columbus reports the second annual Ohio College Conference featured seven panelists, including Athens County Prosecutor Claire M. Ball Jr., discussing drug use on campuses, possible cures, and answering questions from Ohio College editors and student body presidents.

Columbus Athens County Claire M. Ball, Jr Ball Ohio College John D. Herbert

Fitness scholarships offered by Marine Corps program

The Marine Corps will award a top high school senior in its youth physical fitness program a trophy, medal, and a $1,250 college or professional school scholarship. The second place scorer receives $750. Scholarships are provided by Post Cereals of General Foods Corporation.

Washington, D. C The Marine Corps Post Cereals General Foods Corporation

Columbia Buys LNG from Algeria for Ohio system

Columbia Gas of Ohio and affiliates reach a Houston agreement with El Paso Natural Gas to import liquefied natural gas from Algeria. The deal provides 300 million cubic feet daily for 25 years, with LNG shipped in cryogenic tankers from Arzew to an East Coast terminal, starting no earlier than Nov 1, 1973.

Columbus B. J. Clarke Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Ohio Fuel Gas Co Ohio Valley Gas Co Columbia Gas System, Inc el Paso United Fuel el Faso Arzew Algeria United Pas Seaboard Columbia Gas System Columbia United Fuel Gas Co Charleston W. Va Chia

Hospital seeks director of materials management role

Shelter ing Arms Hospital administrator Charles M. Sanders visited Columbus teaching hospitals this weekend to recruit physician specialists. He aims to interview a candidate for the new director of materials management, a position approved by the board in January. The director would handle supplies and equipment, a major portion of the hospital’s operating costs, potentially around 400000 dollars. VFW post 8804 Gil ham Frank Post 8804 will meet Sunday at p.m with refreshments announced by Commander Robert Andrews.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles M. Sanders Columbus Sanders Board of Trustees VFW Weets New Marshfield Gilham Frank Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Cmér Robert Andrews

Richland Firemen Report 60 Alarms in 1969 Volume

Richland volunteer firemen answered 60 alarms in 1969 across Athens, Alexander, Canaan and Lodi Townships, totaling about 45,420 in estimated damage. Athens Two had 31 calls with 230 in losses, while Radford Road house fire drove most damage at 22,205. Agencies cooperate with The Plains Amesville Albany and share protection in several areas. Fire alarms to 493-6350.

Richland Area Joe Jagers Athens Alexander Canaan Ladi Athens Two Radford Road Richland Joss Lodi Plains Ames-Bern- Amesville Albany

Human Relations Commission Elects New Chairwoman

The Human Relations Commission elected Mrs Robert Maur as its new chairwoman replacing Rev William Black who resigned. Dr Amos C Anderson was appointed and sworn in by City Solicitor Gerald. The commission will meet with City council to discuss revision of the Athens Human Relations Ordinance prompted by recent experience and a new state fair housing law.

the Human Relations Commission Robert Maur William Black Amos C. Anderson Gerald Athens

Delayed Entry Plan Offered By Army

Army recruiter explains a delayed entry plan letting qualified youths spend 30 to 120 days in the Reserve before enlisting in the Regular Army and reporting for active duty. Information available from Sergeant Maxwell at Recruiting Headquarters, 8 Court St, 503-3027.

William Maxpvell Maxwell Court St

Athens girl injured in sled mishap with surgery

Allisgar Little, 16, of Athens, was injured when a sled struck a tree while riding between Marietta and Shanaman Avenues Wednesday afternoon. She underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday and was reported in satisfactory condition Friday. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Thompson M Little, she had been treated for shock and preadmitted after night injuries. The fire department emergency squad transported her to the hospital.

Allisgar Little Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Thompson M. Little May Ave Marietta Shan Jman Fire Department

Albany Water Problems May End With Purchase Of Leax Supply Rights

Albany officials hope to end recurring water shortages by purchasing Leax supply rights and tying Albany to Lake Snowden via a bulk water contract. The project aims to deliver treated water to about 200 taps by next autumn, with pumping and purification facilities to be built and funded by Leax Conservancy district. Until then the village relies on an inadequate well field struggling with mineral and sand clogging and rising equipment costs.

George Laval Albany Lewis Morris Ellis Morris Drilling Co Merrill Chase the Messenger Athens Ohio Page Ceorge Lovell Messager Leax Water Es Conservancy Distr Vilelage Ines Lake Snowden Perry Munn Conservancy District Gites Water Department

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