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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1973

Page

3

Ohio U. Graduate Heads Columbia Gas of Ohio

A 1942 Athens High School graduate will become president of Columbia Gas of Ohio and six related subsidiaries on April 1 after a major restructuring. Marvin E. White, Ohio University civil engineering alum, has risen from industrial engineer to senior vice president and is married to Ann Dilley.

Athens High School Columbia Gas of Ohio Ohio Valley Gas Co Columbia Gas System Marvin E. White Ann Dilley Ohio University White A. L. White Stuart, Fla Mr. White University Terrace Oklahoma City Okla Columbia Gas Mansfield Athens Ohio Fuel Gas American Gas Association AGA Halstead Rd Upper Arlington Laurie Cathy Steven Scott F. B. Dilley Columbia Ave Dr. Dilley

Farmland Tax Reform Hearing Leads to May Ballot

State Rep Claire Buzz Ball announced a joint resolution to place a constitutional amendment on the May ballot requiring farmland actively used for agriculture for two consecutive years be appraised at its farming value. Hearings in the House Ways and Means Committee set for next Wednesday at 9 30 a m. If approved and voters pass, the amendment would take effect January 1 1974.

Columbus Claire Buzz’ Ball 91St House Ways and Means Ball

Deardorff Named Man Of The Year By FOP Lodge 55

Athens Patrolman James Deardorff, stationed on Route 1, was chosen as Man of the Year at the Fraternal Order of Police Southern Lodge 55 awards banquet held at the Sportsman. He has served six years on the Athens police force along with wife Judith and daughters Gail and Cammie. Also honored was Sgt. Ross Bateman, noted as the last active member of the lodge’s 19 original organizers.

Athens Police Ptlm James Deardorff Athens Fraternal Order of Police Southern Lodge 55

Press Used As Political Trial Balloons Says Editor Assistant

Carl Ebright of the Columbus Dispatch told about 30 Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi members that politicians use press stories as test balloons for policies. He cited unnamed sources and off the record remarks as eroding credibility and urged groups to curb such practices.

Carl Ebright Columbus Dispatch Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi Ebright

Man Admits Transporting Cocaine in Ohio Court

Kenneth Bloom, 25, Toledo, pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to using a vehicle to transport cocaine. Bloom was arrested in October by Athens police. Judge Lowell Howard awaits a pre sentence investigation before sentencing.

Kenneth Bloom Toledo Athens County Common Pleas Court Bloom Athens Common Pleas Court Lowell Howard

Beasley Named Captain Beasley Named Captain

Athens Police announce Clyde Beasley former sergeant as new investigator captain replacing Ted Jones. Chief Cochran notes Ted Hutchins will move to sergeant vacancy with no undercover replacement. Civil service test Tuesday aims to fill patrolman vacancies and seeks authorization for more positions. Norris Ellinwood and Aline Waugh of Point Pleasant, John Wiseman II and Leta Floyd of Point Pleasant and Pomeroy residents listed.

Athens Charles Cochran Clyde Beasley Ted Jones Beasley Cochran Ted Hutchins Hutchins Civil Service

Marijuana Possession Charges Are Dropped

Charges of possession and aiding in possession of marijuana against two West Virginia youths were dropped in Athens County Municipal Court. Randy G. Lynn pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated by drugs and speeding, fined 210 dollars plus costs, seven days in jail, and 60 days license suspension. Forrest Dotson faced a dropped aiding charge and pleaded guilty to drug intoxication with a 25 dollar fine. Other Friday cases included dismissals and guilty pleas for LSD possession, theft at Ohio University, traffic offenses, and other charges with various fines and jail time.

West Virginia Athens County Randy G. Lynn Vienna W. Va Athens Ohio Forrest Dotson Parkersburg Chester Buck Jr Elmwood Place al J. Dolee Parks Hall Ohio University Charles Leach State Highway Patrol Donald Dempsey Toronto James Eaver Bromley Hall

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