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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1973

Page

2

Thirteen EMS Instructors Graduate in Southeast Ohio

Thirteen graduates honored at a dinner at The Sportsman receive Ohio Department of Education EMS instructor certification. They will teach a 60 hour course for operators of emergency vehicles across seven counties under SEOMS supervision. The program, costing 5.3 million dollars, aims to provide first rate para professional care in rural Appalachia.

Sportsman Ohio Department of Education Southeast Ohio Medical Service State Department of Vocational Education Ohio Valley Health Services Founda Tion SEOMS Jack Farrington OVHSF Appalachia Ohio al Pierce Joe Struble Clyde Baker Larry Baker Bill Stumph David Harkins Bob Conley Carroll Thornton Royce Conley Louis Trego Jack Davis Earl James Michael Clary John Mills Wellston Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs Gallia Jackson Lawrence

Grover Files Nominating Petition For Athens At Large Seat

Republican Tad Grover filed his nominating petition with the Athens County Elections Board to seek re election to the Athens City Council at large. He is president of the Athens National Bank and chairs the finance and housing development committees. Filing makes him the second candidate to enter 1973 council races as deadline February 5 looms. Primary set for May 8 with multi candidate races.

Tad Grover Athens County Elections Board Athens Grover Athens National Bank Kenneth Collins Third Ward Howard Rominez Fred Weber II Donald Barrett Gerald Mollica Harry Crewson Smith Hoffman

Athens City Council Backs New Bulldozer For Landfill

In a special session the Athens City Council agreed to buy a replacement bulldozer rather than repair the 1965 unit after an engine fire. They mulled a lease with option to buy after a year while also reviewing streetlighting upgrades on Richland Avenue near OU.

Messenger Athens Service Safety Phil Goldsberry Goldsberry Frank Shay Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Shay Super Hall Council

Democrats Eye May Primary After Athens Meeting

Athens Democrats poised for a May primary as 7 Ohio University students announced candidacies at a county central committee meeting in Athens. Incumbents and hopefuls for city council include Stewart Heir, Michael McAllister, Bruce Mitchell, Steve Cerny, Ed Fischoff, Greg Hill, Gail Snoody, and others. Filing ends Feb 7 and a May 8 primary hinges on multiple filings.

Athens County Central Committee Lenora Sickels Ohio University the Post Stewart Heir Michael McAllister Bruce Mitchell Steve Cerny Ed Fischoff Greg Hill Gail Snoody First Ward

Weather Report Summary From Ohio University Data

Yesterday high 61 and low 37 today. Humidity 4 p.m. yesterday was 41 percent. 9 a.m. today 80 percent. Precipitation 0.4 inches yesterday. month total 1.96 inches, normal 3.43 inches. Year total 1.96 inches, departure 39 inches below normal. Sun sets 5 39 p.m. rises 7 43 a.m. Barometric pressure 29.79 inches and rising. Data from Ohio University geography department and U.S. Observer C L Colmer.

Man Pleads Innocent To Charge Of Drug Possession

Charles M. Dana of Valley Acres Trailer Court pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court to possession of marijuana after a Monday night arrest at his trailer home. Bond set at $500 for a Jan 30 hearing.

Charles M. Dana Valley Acres Athens County Dana Athens County Sheriff's Athens Debbie Jones Columbus Krogers Phillip del Popolo Bryan Hall Nelson Commons Ardis Swart Albany Randolph P. Boyko Hooper St George Burns

Rotary speakers mix humor on farming and man creation

Athens Rotary Club members heard humorous speeches by Ohio University students Sandra Anderson and David Beal from the University Forensic Team. Anderson, a senior, discussed small farmer problems. Beal, a freshman, spoke on creation of man by committee. Dean Samuel Goldman was inducted as a new Rotary member.

Athens Rotary Club Ohio University Inn Ohio University Sandra Anderson David Beal Miss Anderson Beal Samuel Goldman College of Education Rotary Goldman Ball Rd

Two Fires Reported at Ohio University

Athens firemen used booster hose to extinguish two fires at Ohio University. A 12:09 a.m. blaze in a trash container near Garnertsfeldere Hall on the East Green prompted a response with smoke masks. A 10:01 a.m. blaze in the Industrial Arts Building at 73 W. Union St. started when sparks from a welding torch ignited lacquer in a booth. Bonnie Leving, a coed living at Byers Hall, was taken to Hudson Health Center after a knee twist during karate practice at Grover Center at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday.

Athens Ohio University Garnertsfeldere Hall University Industrial Arts W. Union St Harland Harris Bonnie Leving Ohio University Coed Byers Hall Hudson Health Center Fire Department Grover Center

OU Grad Appointed Coordinator for UCP Southeast Ohio

Mrs. Mary Badger, a 1972 Ohio University graduate, was named coordinator of United Cerebral Palsy programs across seven Southeastern Ohio counties. She will assist families, support special education programs, and coordinate agency efforts in Athens, Hocking, Gallia, Meigs, Lawrence, Jackson and Vinton Counties. Headquarters are at OU Administrative Annex Smith and W Union Streets.

Mary Badger Ohio University United Cerebral Palsy Ohio Edward Lippit Ohio Ucp Ou’s University College Badger Athens Hocking Gallia Meigs Lawrence Jackson Vinton UCP Southeastern Services Smith and W. Union Sts

Patrolmen Cite Driver In Crash

Michael D. Kovalich, 20, of Cleveland, was cited for conditional speed after his auto left Route 50A and struck a guardrail while turning onto Route 13. He was not injured.

Michael D. Kovalich Cleveland Kovalich

Johnsons to Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Johnson at 318 W. Washington St. mark their 50th anniversary Friday. Mrs. Johnson, former Bernice Cope, wed Jan 26, 1922 in Athens by Rev. Wilcox. They have one son Eddie Johnson Jr. in Alabama. Open house 2 to 5 p.m. at their home. friends and relatives invited.

Nelsonville Eddie Johnson Washington St Johnson Bernice Cope Athens Wilcox Eddie, Jr Alabama Johnson's

First Aid Course Slates Two Days

The Athens County Red Cross Chapter and the Ohio University Center Board list a two day first aid course to be held Saturday and February 3. Multimedia instructors are Charlotte LaTourette Clyde Baker and the lecture by Kim Dyer of Logan.

Athens County Red Cross Chapter Ohio University Center Board Charlotte LaTourette Clyde Baker Kim Dyer Logan

O Bleness Memorial Hospital Births and Notables

Births announced at O Bleness Memorial Hospital include a son for Mr and Mrs Walter Cunningham of Stockport and a son for Mr and Mrs Stephen Walraven of Athens, among other local families. Additional listings name Mrs Everett Person and several Athens residents, with several other individuals mentioned by name.

Walter Cunningham Stockport Stephen Walraven Athens Stephen Sachs Ronald Bond Coolville Everett Person Robert Burchfield Timmy Kennedy William Laziman Cathy Rosser Therese Fieler Ethel Ferrell

Athens County to remain in seven-county EMS program

Athens County will stay in the Southeastern Ohio EMS ambulance program after a closed-door session with county commissioners and EMS officials. The first year county share is just over $33,000 with five modular ambulances expected by early February. Public education and a nine month link to a seven-county communications system are planned along with limited non-emergency transport services.

Athens County OVHSF Farrington Seven County Bulance Nelsonville

Athens police activity in 1972 details miles driven arrests and bonds

Athens police vehicles logged over 200000 miles in 1972 and burned 20000 gallons of gasoline according to Police Chief Charles Cochran. Police investigated 1039 accidents with 133 people injured and no fatalities that year. The department made 3530 arrests including 2551 for traffic violations and collected 176000 bond money for municipal court cases.

Athens Charles Cochran Cochran

Deputies Probe Two Break In Incidents In Athens County

Athens County sheriff's deputies investigated two break in reports. Mrs. Carl Turner found two padlocks broken on outbuildings on J. W. Whaley’s property on Fishers Station Road with nothing missing. Terry Welch reported 18 tapes stolen from his car parked at Club 33 on Friday.

Athens County

Pilot dogs theme showcased by Kiwanis Lions meet

The joint Kiwanis and Lions Club event at The Ohio University Inn featured Wayne Mathys of Pilot Dogs Inc presenting dog training for guide dogs and a live demonstration with Candy the lab guiding a volunteer through an obstacle course.

Kiwanis Lions Club Ohio University Inn Wayne Mathys Pilot Dogs, Inc Columbus Candy Ohio Lions Clubs Lions Groups Ohio Mathys

Social Security announces speakers on new amendments

Marietta Social Security Office offers speakers to explain amendments to the Social Security Act affecting Medicare Medicaid and welfare for the aged blind and disabled. Beginning this month widows 65 or older may receive 100 percent of their husband's benefit if eligible with most beneficiaries receiving full or partial increases. Notices were sent last week and February checks will reflect the changes. Call 1-800-282-8711 for a speaker.

Marietta The Social Security Administration

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