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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
3
Large water users including commercial and industrial customers await City Council's reading of a proposed 170 percent five year water rate hike. Ohio University faces about $70 000 in higher bills under the pending increases.
Charles Culp notes a 30 percent jump in the first year of a city water rate plan that would raise large users from 35 cents to 1.15 per thousand gallons by 1980 and shift costs to residential customers. Big users warn higher charges could deter new business. Athens Bottling Co. plans to issue a statement at a 4 p.m. council committee meeting.
Fifty three residents filed applications for public service jobs in Athens County on the first interview day. County coordinator James Watson said applications funded under Title VI of the CETA must be in by noon Thursday. Positions include maintenance at area high schools, night watchman, school safety patrol, road repair foreman, juvenile supervisor, secretary, and EMS assistant. Applicants must reside in Athens County or in eligible districts for school positions and meet unemployment or seeking full time work criteria.
Distinguished Ohio University physicist Raymond Lane presented a review of energy related research at the U S Nuclear Data Committee meeting held at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory Berkeley. He outlined theses of 13 graduate students and other faculty and post doctoral work. The two university limit was noted.
Athens police report burglars took over $4,000 in musical instruments and stereo gear from Cunningham Music Center on Stimson Avenue Tuesday night and from Frank Carlone’s apartment Monday night. Instruments robbed included violins and guitars. televisions and other stereo equipment were also missing with no forced-entry signs.
Public notice calls for sealed bids by 1 30 p m February 10 1975 for repairs to the Athens City Building cupola. Plans are in the office of Architect David C Reiser at 143 N Lancaster St Athens Ohio. Bid bonds of 10 percent required with full company name. bonds returned if bids rejected or contract secured. Safety Director Philip E Goldsberry notes city can reject any bid.
A mobile home belonging to Mr and Mrs Robert Barber in the Coolville area was destroyed by a fire while the family was away. The Red Cross seeks clothing and furnishings donations and lists contact number 667 3082 for pickup or drop off at the Athens Red Cross office.
Mrs Eileen Reighard of Nelsonville fell on steps injuring both knees and received a full settlement from The Messenger accident insurance in under two weeks. The Columb Mutual policy costs ten cents weekly and is sold via the circulation department with newspaper subscriptions.
Visiting hours run from 11 a.m. to 8 30 p.m with two visitors per patient per hour in maternity areas. Restrictions include no under 16 in pediatrics or maternity and specific time blocks 2 30 3 30 and 7 00 8 00 p m. Names listed include Marilyn Figlarz Mary Bricker Carl Horn Clarence Harris Garnette Keeton Nelsonville Scott Boyer Amy Schubert Chesterhill Beatrice Smith Brent Hartman The Plains Betty Jones Shade Terry Malone Jackson William Kennedy Glouster and others. Dismissed include Mark Kroner Janice Norris Sharia Powell Frances Vickers Mrs Quentin Stover and daughter Mrs Jack Taylor Louise Collins Thomas Anderson Harold Cooley Ethel Lewis Edwin Robinson Jeff Bennett Mariam Buck Craig Wells.
General Telephone Co of Ohio announced a $50 million capital additions program despite weak economy. President Robert M. Wopat said the budget will be subject to cautious review and is $4 million lower than last year amid construction cutbacks and layoffs.
Wopat outlines a statewide construction program with constant review due to economic conditions. Three weeks earlier he announced continued cutbacks and layoffs since June 1973, citing high borrowing costs and the Public Utilities Commission’s inaction on a $13.5 million rate request. The 85 percent internal funding plan contrasts with earlier years when about half was borrowed. Major projects include completing ongoing work.
Company builds three large electronic exchanges in Trotwood, Marion, and New Philadelphia and carries out complete changes in Racine and Rutland exchanges. Additional projects include building additions in 16 exchanges, upgrades to local and toll switching in 100 exchanges, and expansion of cable distribution facilities.
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