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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

26

Grand Jury Probes Alameda Sheriff's Park Disturbances

A federal grand jury examines possible civil rights violations by Alameda County Sheriff deputies during Berkeley's People’s Park disturbances last May. The investigation centers on mass arrests and bookings at Santa Rita jail, with two civil rights sections cited and officials facing potential fines or prison if violations are proven.

Daryl Lembre Los Angeles Times People's Park Camp Park Army Base Berkeley Poote U.S. An J. John N. Mitchell Poole Negra Johm F. Kennedy Nixon James Rector Geomnes University of California People’s Park National Guard National Persus Secon Transpore Santa Rita Sheriff's Madigan County Civil Service Commission Ldsy Howard Davis Davis

Two Admit Counterfeit Charges in Columbus

Logan men Theodore A. Jackson and Russell Smith pleaded innocent to multiple counts of passing counterfeit twenty dollar bills. They changed to guilty Friday in the Eastern District Court after transfer from Logan jail, headed for sentencing. Officer Curtis Pooler earned commendation from Secret Service Agent Robert Manpel for the arrest.

Gritl Knotty Pine Curtis Pooler Secret Service Robert Manpel

Moore Seeks Democratic Nomination for Hocking County Prosecutor

Logan-Forrest Moore of Pleasant Valley Road announced Saturday his bid for the Democrat nomination to fill the unexpired term as Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney, expiring in 1972. He currently serves in the active UF appointment after Ned Cochran’s death, previously elected to the office but ran for the Court of Appeals instead.

LOGAN Forrest Moore Pleasant Valley Road Hocking County Moore Ned Cochran Court of Appeals Ohio Northern University University F of Colorade Boulder Cole Richard Gerken

Ruths Ramblins Everyone Has Own Retreat

Each person has a private retreat where they find solitude and speak freely. The piece urges identifying that space whether in a room, car, porch, or outdoors, and notes its value for honesty, problem solving, and restoring perspective. It suggests sharing it with a friend to discuss and dispel worries.

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Vernie Stahr Elected Board Head at Reorganization

Vernie Stahr was re elected president of the Hong County School Bond at a reorganization meeting. John R. Spencer of Taurelvile was chosen vice president. The board approved general fund appropriations totaling 43 781 with salaries 30033 supplies 5700 equipment replacement 400 contract and open offer services 2300 fixed charge 342 and contingencies 1878. Members set monthly meetings for the third Thursday and will be paid 20 per regular meeting attended.

Logan - Vernie Stanr Rockbridge Hong County John R. Spencer Taurelvile

Chair Burns In Residence Burns In Residence

Smoke from a vacant Haydenville house drew Logan Fire Department rescue at 2 40 pm Friday after a motorist reported the blaze. A neighbor removed a smoldering chair to the yard likely saving the home. TRIMBLE-Trimble Lodge No 337 F AM held an entered apprentice degree Monday at 7 20 pm at Bishopville with refreshments.

Haydenville Logan Fire Department Bremen Honse Logan Firemean Trimble Trimble Lodge F&am Bishopville Kiwanis Club Gordon Jobs Daughters Progressive Study Club Sara Willis MYF Trimble Township Jaycees Marcellile Hebecca Lodge Jacksonville

Middleport Resident Leads Falcon Icers

Middleport resident Michael Root leads the Falcon Icers as top scorer and assistant captain for Boyling Grovn University. A sophomore with strong grades, Root stars in the hockey lineup and travels for an upcoming tournament featuring contenders from Montreal, Canada.

Wmigblpyar Michael Root Fdr Clarence Pinkis Root Middleport Boyling Grovn University Root Falcon Icers Montreal Canada

Casey Pleads Innocent To Moonshine Charge in Court

Casey Jones, 66, Glouster area resident, pleaded innocent in a Columbus federal court Friday to charges of making moonshine. Arrested last summer by federal agents with Athens County Sheriff’s Department, he faces counts of possessing a still and operating a distillation set without a federal bond, and unlawful fermentation. Previous charges had been filed.

Glouster Haskell Casey) Jones Glouster Area Columbus Moon Jones Athens County Sherif'f Department

Council To Consider City Appropriation Bill

Nelsonville council to meet Monday at 7 pm to review the appropriation budget after work by department heads finance committee and city auditor. Also notices an ice fishing festival at Burr Oak Lake Glouster on Jan 4 and 25 with cash prizes and merchandise.

Nelsonville Anance Committee Glouster Burr Oak Lake

Myers Auditor Candidate Seeks Second Term

Logan based candidate Leonard A Botch Myers announced Friday his plan to seek a second term as Mocking County auditor. He has worked in the auditor’s office for six years and was elected to his current post in 1966. He also raises beef cattle and resides with his wife Sharon on Logan Route.

Logan Bert Mocking County Leonard A.botch Myers Logan Star Route Auuitie Carl Myers Trinity Lutheral Church of Tir Chiv Auditors As-Socan Subaenetorn Ghio Auditors Iatruit Sharon Hocking County Hime Etoncities

Compass Use Is Explained At Meeting

LOGAN The importance of understanding a compass was stressed at the monthly Scout Roundtable by James Jurgensauer. He explained how it helps scouts and those lost in unfamiliar surroundings, and described map guidelines to reach destinations. Dean Harris noted Scout Week is in February and urged merchants to decorate windows. The Hyd took place at the Emmarmal United Methodist Church focusing on orienteering.

Emmarmal United Methodist Church

Auto Sales Set Record In Hocking County

Logan Tokai reports new car purchases in Hocking County reached a record high in 1969 with 3 903 total registrations. Of these 225 were resale and 3 678 were new or related categories. June, Jay, and April were the strongest months for new car buyers.

Hocking Logan — Tokai Hocking County Jay

Spencer Appointed to Soldiers' Relief Commission

William Hawk of the American Legion is appointed by Judge Harley Meyer to fill the unexpired term of Henry J. Spencer on the Soldiers relief Commission. The term ends December 14, 1976, after Spencer relinquished the post due to ill health. The note also references Bali coming of age rites involving Bali children.

On The Ridge Firewood: From Stoves To Sawing Wood

An amateur logger describes selecting wood for stove fires on the ridge. He notes preferred species like white oak sassafras and sugar maple, how he harvests and stores wood, and the value of fallen branches from scrub oak. He details sawing, buck-saw work, and experimenting to find best firewood.

Miss Roman Awarded B S Ed Degree at Bowling Green University

Dorothy Tomiea Roman received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green University. She engaged with multiple campus groups, served as a speech events judge and district tour organizer, and joins Glenwood Senior High School as a faculty member in the art department. She is active in local service clubs and church youth groups.

Glouster — Buss Dorothy Tomiea Roman Bowling Green University Omega Pai Alpha Union Activities Organization University Theatre Student Education Association Kreschér Quadrangle Chorus Newman Club UCF Perrisbert Heights Project National Forensic League Dowling Grace Miss Roman Glen

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