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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1971
Page
5
A nostalgic reminiscence about past curiosities around innocence and forbidden magazines. The author recalls library visits, hidden reads, and the thrill of speculation before adulthood, contrasting it with today’s open entertainment and the fading mystery of adolescence.
Two accidents blamed on snow slickness were reported by Mason County Sheriff's Department. At 2 20 am on Route 2 near Gallipolis Ferry Robert L Lake Jr of Huntington veered to miss a dog, slid and hit a car driven by Mervin D Roush of Point Pleasant. Lake sought hospital care but Pleasant Valley Hospital had no record. A second crash at 2 30 pm on Route 35 near the 16 Mile Bridge involved David R Michael of Columbus. his tires dropped off, the car slid across the highway into a five foot ditch with no injuries and about 500 dollars damage.
Galli polis Ferryman Lewis Michael Oliver nineteen year old was arrested by state police on intoxication and destruction of property charges after throwing a 30 gallon oil can through a Quaker State service station window in Henderson He pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Robert Peoples and was ordered to pay 35 dollars in fines plus costs and restitution to the owner In default of the fine he received twenty days in jail two ten day terms totaling twenty days
The 1970 Christmas Seal campaign in Meigs County raised 4122, the highest ever, per executive secretary Mrs. Homer Parker. The Meigs County TB and Health Association met to report totals, note unanswered appeals, and plan future activities including a dinner on April 8 and potential officer elections. Donations from hospitals and schools were acknowledged, and equipment purchases for the Health Department were approved.
Appalachian Power Co. outlines a $121 million capital plan for 1971 focusing on the John E. Amos plant in Putnam County West Virginia and expanding a 765000 volt transmission system. The project, part of a $475 million American Electric Power System budget, aims to complete Amos unit one by summer 1971 and add units two and three by 1972 and 1973 respectively.
Gallia County and Rio Grande saw several minor crashes as nearly two inches of snow crippled roads. Dorothy Rose and Loretta Atha suffered minor injuries on Route 7 near Route 141. Edgar Arthur and Donald Arthur were treated and released after a Route 36 crash near Jumbo Drive Inn. Arthur cited for excessive speed for road conditions.
Southern High School announced its third six weeks honor roll with more seniors than any other class. Eight seniors earned all A's: Keith Ashley Patticie Cary Morris Roger Nease Debbie Norris Rita Salser Karen Sayre Denise Snodgrass. Additional seniors included Robin Allen Pam Buck Pam Codger Shirley Congo Deborah Cross Sharon Ervin Tom Hamm Jeffrey Harris Dan Nease Sandra Sayre Jane Shuler Ruth Winebrenner. Juniors with all A's were Deborah Lavelley Cindy Horback. Other honorees include Bret Hart Brice Hart Stanley Kiser Melissa Proffitt Alan Pugh Debra West Charles Yost. no sophomores had all A's. List also features Lorna Bell Denise Cross Barbara Fisher Mike Nease Judy Roberts Patsy Sayre Bonnie Smith Larry Walcoxen freshmen Dennis Hawk Verna Ord David Thess with all A's. others Dong Cross Tom Durst Cindy Gooch Jill Houdashelt Rocky Hopp Douglas Kinder Roma Nease Ho Sayre Terry Spencer Mary Walker.
Sharon's Cab Co taxi collided with another vehicle in front of the cab office on Second Street Middleport around 6 p m Friday. Chief J J Cremeans said one man was cited and the vehicle demolished but named the man until the case is heard before Mayor C Fisher in Middleport Village Court Tuesday evening.
The Chapel Choir of Capital University will present a sacred concert titled To God Alone the Glory on February 7 at 2 30 p m at St Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. The renowned group has toured the nation and abroad and sings for about 15 000 people annually in Columbus. Directed by Dr Stephen W Klyce the free performance offers a free lettering take.
Jerome Gold bert of Dunbar West Virginia was fined in Meigs County Court for failure to obey a state fire marshal ruling. The court ordered destruction of the old Condor Street brewer building, but allowed demolition and completion within 911 days upon court application. Several related fines were imposed for speeding unsafe vehicle carrying violations and other offenses among a list of defendants.
The Rural Environmental Assistance Program REAP replaces ACP to fund conservation with shared costs. Meigs County ASC Chairman Chase says local groups will set priorities for rural and urban benefits including cleaner water air improved wildlife habitat and open spaces. Program emphasizes long term environmental protection and public benefit with local administration by the ASCS.
Westina Crabtree reports on Stephen Wood Spencer and Katharine Johnson marriage in Charleston at St Mark's United Methodist. The couple resides in Sarasota after Spencer's transfer. Also notes local hospital patients and visits, Baptist youth group meeting, and relatives visiting Charleston area.
Washington AP reports former Ohio Natural Resources Director Fred E Morr aged 46 was sworn as chairman of the Ohio River Basin Commission. He took the oath from James R Smith, assistant secretary of the Interior, in House ceremonies.
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