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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1970

Page

3

Dogs Freed At Athens County Shelter In String Of Break-ins

Athens County authorities investigated two break ins at the Route 13 shelter near Chauncey. On Monday night 50 dogs were released. most were recovered by County Dog Warden John Villars before 7 am. One dog remains missing. a longhaired collie shepherd mix was picked up near Alden Library.

Chauncey John Villars Villahs Alden Library Athens Villars Athens County Sheriff's Deputies

First Reading Given Pay Hike A-5 ATH

Athens City Council gave first reading to an ordinance raising the mayor salary from 9000 to 13000 a year and increasing other officials pay. The filing deadline for November candidates is Feb 3 and the measure would take effect January 1972.

Gails Schnitzer Messenger Athens Solcitor Raymond Shepard Harry Crewson Council

Ohio U graduate Stephen Iseman to exhibit photos at Wilmington College

Stephen D Iseman, an Ohio University graduate, opens a 32 image photography exhibit at Wilmington College gallery in Pyle Center at 2 p.m. Sunday. His work, previously selected for Ohio University's permanent arts collection, includes still photography for college publications and 16 mm films. The show runs through February 1 with a public reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Wilmington Stephen D Iseman Ohio University Wilmington College Iseman Fine Arts Fayette Clinton Athens Tseman College Gallery Pyle Center

Passenger Misidentified in Mason County Wreck Report

In a Sunday Peniel Church Road crash in Mason County one injury mislisted Carla Crookham 19 of West Columbia as a passenger in the wrong car. She was in a car driven by Phillip Kowal not Elmer Newberry.

Point Pleasant Peniel Church Road Mason County Carla Crookham West Columbia Miss Crookham Phillip Kowal Elmer Newberry

More Troop Withdrawals To Be Announced By May 1 Says Laird

Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird said en route to South Vietnam that additional withdrawals would be announced by May 1 under Nixon’s plan to reduce American strength to 284,000. He declined to confirm an accelerated withdrawal rate or discuss subsequent pullback volumes. Laird noted 111,000 troops have already been sent home since the Viet Namization effort began.

Laird Washington Melvin R. Laird South Vietnam U.S Nixon

Three Athens County Schools Receive Driver Certificates

Certificates of achievement and trained driver cards were mailed to three Athens County schools. John P. Irwin of the Automobile Club of Southern Ohio said AAA aids schools by arranging loaned driver training cars, inspection forms, decals, and publications. Local dealers Bob Hess of Nelsonville, Martin-Riggs Ford, and John Gibson Motors supplied the cars.

Athens County John P. Irwin Automobile Club of Southern Ohio Irwin AAA Bob Hess Nelsonville Martin-Riggs Ford John Gibson Motors

Bank expansion eyed for Athens area plans

A Monday morning disclosure shows Keystone Computer Associates of Fort Washington Pa conducting a statistical market analysis for a large bank contemplating expanding services into Athens County. The letter was released to the Athens County Planning Commission by the county commissioners.

Athens Area Athens County Planning Commission Keystone Computer Associates Fort Washington

Democrats Set Meeting in Nelsonville Elks Hall

The York Two Democrats Club will elect officers for 1971 and discuss plans for the May primary at a Thursday 7:30 p.m. meeting in Nelsonville at the Elks Hall on Hocking Street. Nancy Kern, secretary, urged attendance due to the session's importance. A separate item notes a thief stole a $700 walkie radio from Bruce King’s car during his swearing in as New Mexico governor in Santa Fe.

Nelsonville Democrat Club Nelsonville Elks Hall Hocking Street York Two Nancy Kern Santa FE N.Y Bruce King King New Mexico

Bridgewater Appointed As Director At Beasley Inc

Beasley Industries announces Athans attorney Irle Bridgewater Jr. will join its board of directors. The company also completes the Mathews Holzer acquisition, moving its Athens base to Columbus. Mathews Holzer has assets over 36 million dollars and earns more than 150 thousand dollars annually after taxes.

Columbus Athans Irle Bridgewater Jr Beasley Industries, Inc Beasley John H Fisher Mathews-Holzer, Inc Mathews-Holzer Beasley, Inc Fisher

Mud Causes Truck Flip at Putnam County Mine Road

Mud on the edge of Putnam County coal mine road sent Douglas M. Cline 28 Nitro into a six foot culvert at 12 22 a.m. Tuesday. He escaped injury as the truck tipped onto its side. Damage estimated at 900 dollars. In McArthur, welding classes begin Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dundas Building, cost five dollars, open to all adults in Vinton County, ten sessions, held Tuesday and Thursday weekly.

Point Pleasant Tribble Road Douglas M. Cline Cline Mason County Sheriff's Department Putnam County McArthur Dundas [Vong Vinton County

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