McHugh Resigns After Education College Talks
Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle disclosed that after talks led by Vice President Taylor Culbert, education instructor Brian McHugh chose to resign rather than face non renewal. Sowle noted review will continue to ensure fair treatment under faculty processes and to guard against abuse of tenure or contract rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian McHugh
Ohio University
College of Education
McHugh
Claude R. Sowle
Taylor Culbert
Sowle
Culbert
Board of Regents
Conviction Upheld Court Reduces Sentence for Ohio University Riot Case
The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld the Athens conviction of Sherman Perry from the May 15 1970 riot near Memorial Auditorium. It reduced his jail term from six months and a $500 fine to no jail and a $200 fine, ruling the Municipal Court abused discretion. Judge Earl Stephenson dissented, urging reversal due to insufficient jury instruction on willful disobedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Ohio University
Athens
Sherman Perry
James Hall
Athens County
Perry
University Terrace
Memorial Auditorium
Gordon Gray
Appeals
Earl Stephenson
Nigerian coups and unity talk shared at Athens Rotary
Gideon Kolo, Nigerian exchange student, spoke to the Athens Rotary Club about Nigeria’s 1966 coups, the political failings that spurred them, and the country’s shift toward national identity and education. He noted Nigeria’s 12 states created in 1966 and rising emphasis on Western schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Rotary Club
Fred Krider
Messenger
Nigeria
Gideon Kolo
Kolo
Ohio University
Kano
Ian
Biafra
Coe enters race for county treasurer on Democrat ticket
Richard L. Coe a 42 year old Athens County resident announces his candidacy for county treasurer on the Democrat ballot. He serves a second term as Canaan Two trustee and has 24 years in the printing trade with former Litton Industries employment. Coe and wife June Walls reside on Strouds Run with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Coe
Athens County
Coe
Olive Rose
Ira W. Burnfield
GOP
Miss Rose
Canaan Two
Litton Industries
June Walls
Strouds Run
Clarks Chapel Church
Pamela Jean
Rhonda Sue
Toni Lynn
Samuel Brian
Hearing In Slaying Begins In Athens County Court
A hearing in Athens County Common Pleas Court began Tuesday on a bill of information charging Karen Lee Cain 22 Glouster with manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband Lloyd Cain Jr 24 New Year's Day. The county prosecutor filed the bill Monday afternoon. Cain is held in the county jail after being bound over to the grand jury Jan 13. Defense lawyer William Rowland expected to call several witnesses before Judge Lowell Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Karen Lee Cain
Glouster
Lloyd Cain Jr
Refrigerator Fire Damages Unit in Plains Home
The Plains Fire Department answered a 2 a.m. alarm at James Hill’s Armatage Road home where a smoking refrigerator was reported. Firefighters said the compressor was damaged but the fire was controlled on arrival. Orville Buck was transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital at 6 a.m. by the emergency squad. Later, New Marshfield VFW Post 8804 meets at 8 p.m. at the post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
James Hill
Armatage Road
Orville Buck
Ohio Ave
Weather forecast and extremes for Tuesday January 25 1972
Local forecast calls for partly cloudy and colder conditions with a low near zero to 10 above. National outlook shows much colder weather in the north with heavy snow from the Rockies to the Midwest and rain in southern Florida. Yesterday's high 69 low 25. precipitation 0.23 inches yesterday. month total 2.54 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Florida
Ohio U Request Refused Over Penthouse Detail
The State Controlling Board in Columbus refused to approve Ohio University's request for 336,259 in library construction funds pending clarification over a penthouse described in the building plans. Chairman James Leckrone noted a mismatch with the board’s expected penthouse concept and postponed final action for two weeks. The board did approve a 3 million item for four sewage treatment facilities from the Ohio Water Development Authority in Rittman Salem West Liberty and Nelsonville with specified amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio University
James Leckrone
Ohio Water Development Authority
Rittman
Wayne County
Salem
Columbiana County
West Liberty
Logan County
Nelsonville
Athens County
Frisch's on W Union Street Targeted by Bomb Threat
A bomb threat phoned to Frisch's on West Union Street forced Athens police to evacuate 25 customers and several workers. After a fruitless search, Police Captain Charles Cochran reopened the restaurant around 7 p.m. He said the threat likely stemmed from a prior dispute. Also, Jean Lingafelte 25 Lakewood Colorado faced charges for following too closely after her car struck Miep Hart 41 Athens Route 3 on Hooper and Richland. No injuries reported. Dale Shearon 24 Kurtz Street was charged with improper backing after backing into Garnet Lightfritz 59 Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisch's
W. Union Street
Athens
Charles Cochran
Cochran
Jean Lingafelte
Lakewood
Colo
Miep Hart
Hooper
Richland
Dale Shearon
Kurtz St
Garnet Lightfritz
Carbondale
Prisoners Transported By Sheriff In Meigs County
The Meigs County Sheriff's Department moved two prisoners connected to a November grand larceny and breaking and entering to other facilities. David Starcher, 24, was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary and Robert L. Hudwell, 19, to the Mansfield Reformatory, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pittsburgh Man Charged After Athens Auto Crash
Robert Moldovan aged 19 of Pittsburgh was charged with following too closely in an Athens crash that also involved Sandra Guinther 23 of 55 Home Street at E State and Home Streets. The Messenger had misreported Guinther as charged in the Jan 20 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moldovan
Pittsburgh
Athens
Sandra Guinther
Home St
E. State St
Messenger
Miss Guinther
Alpar Kustom Kitchens Wins $1 913 Drapery Contract for Cottages
Athens County commissioners awarded Alpar Kustom Kitchens of Athens a 1913.36 contract to supply 12 drape sets for four new children’s home cottages on E State Street. Alpar was sole bidder. carpeting bids were reviewed with Doug Strang to decide. The commission also awaits Commissioner Edwards’ return before addressing a water assessment rate reduction for The Messenger site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpar Kustom Kitchens of
Athens
Athens County Commissioners
E. State Street
Alpar
Commission
Vance Leach Home Furnishings
Charlie's Carpet Shop
Leach
Charlie’s Carpet
Doug Strang
John Law
Jack White
James Edwards
The
Messenger
Foster Cornwell
Cornwell
Athens City
Plains Sanitary Sewer District
Beacon School program presented at Kiwanis meeting
Beacon School teacher Jack Loudin outlined a student awareness program using slides and speech at the Athens Kiwanis Club. The school serves 75 students aged four to 40, with workshop contracts and community classes to boost skills and independence, plus partnerships with Can die Cellar and Colonel Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Tuttle
Loudin
Beacon School
Candie Cellar
Colonel Sanders
Ohio University
Sonny Doyle
Doyle
Kiwanis
Baker Center
Athens High School
Donald Barrett
Odd sports trivia on championship gaps and J-named giants
The piece notes famous athletes who never won major titles, citing Ty Cobb Ted Williams Sam Snead Y A Tittle and other legends. It highlights boxing greats with names starting with J including John L Sullivan James J Corbett James J Jeffries Jack Johnson Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey James J Braddock Joe Louis Joe Walcott Ingemar Johansson and Joe Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Ted Williams
Sam Snead
Y.A. Tittle
John L. Sullivan
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Ingemar Johansson
Joe Frazier
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Paul's School
Council For Exceptional Children
Department of Special Education
Ohio U
Joseph Ferguson
Ironton
University
Alan Geiger
Regents
Ohio Universsity Security
State Board of Personnel of Review
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Aguiyi-Konsi
Yakubu Gowon
Christ
Richard Coe
New Marshfield
Gilham-Frank
VFW
Post
the Weather
Indapolis
Jacksville
Kan
City
Little Rock Oe
Albany
L. Angeles
I Albuque
Louisville
Amarillo
Marquette Anchage
Memphis
Ashevill
Miami Eee
Atlanta
Milwaukee
Bismarck
N. Orleans
Boisenteeee
New York
Boston
Okla
Cleve
Poland
Ore Denver
Rapid Cit
Richmon
D. Maines St. Louis
Detroit
Salt Lake
Duluth
San Diego
Ft Worth
San Fran
Gr. Bay
Seattle
Helena
Kane
E Honolulu
Houston
Wash
Kiwanis Meet
Michael J. Krasny
Richland Ave
University of Wisconsin
Madison
W. Washington St
the City Loan Company
SPORT
John Kennedy
Washington Senators
John F. Kennedy
Mi of Yre, Inc
Court & Carpenter Sts
Athens, C
Jess Perry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!