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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1972

Page

3

Three Plead After Raid In Athens County Court

Three men arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court on marijuana charges from a Shannon Avenue raid. Crabtree and Meilander pleaded no contest to possession and cultivation with bonds set at 500 and 3500 dollars respectively. Case pled innocent with same bond amounts.

Athens County S. Shannon Ave Thomas Crabtree James Meilander Scott A. Case Theodore Jones Athens Police Ptl Charles Misner Thomas Douglas Terry Frost Jones

Athens School Board Plans Quick Contract For New Classrooms

The Athens City School Board meets in emergency session to award a 29994 contract to Smith and Schaefer Inc for two pre engineered classrooms at Morrison Elementary to alleviate overcrowding after Ohio University Putnam Laboratory School closure. Athens Building Materials to clear old house site for 350.

Athens City Morrison S. T. Henderson Ohio University Putnam Laboratory School Smith and Schaefer, Inc National Homes Corporation Henderson Athens

Legion Posts Visit Athens at Eighth District party

Twelve American Legion posts were represented at the Eighth District get acquainted party held recently at Athens Post 21. District officers and post officers attended with wives guests and friends. The social event marked the district’s first such gathering for eight counties across Central Ohio to the Ohio River.

American Legion Athens Ohio Ohio River

Meigs Local District Gains Transfer of Eastern Territory

Meigs County Board approves transferring about 250 acres from Eastern School District to Meigs Local, allowing roughly 15 students to attend Meigs schools. The 3 to 2 vote reverses January action. 30 day waiting period applies. Voters against were Gordon Collins and Harold Roush. in favor were George Perry, Harold Lohse, and Virgil Atkins.

Pomeroy Meigs County School Board Eastern Meigs Gordon Collins Harold Roush George Perry Harold Lohse Virgil Atkins

Starr elected president of People's Rights and Benefits League

Nelsonville area voters participate in a special election to choose Starr as president of the league. Starr defeated Edwin Pyke and Bob DeVault. Pyke and DeVault each won two votes. New officers include Philip Smith treasurer Dena Kirkendal secretary and trustees Vogt Smith Carr Blosser. The next meeting is set for July 13 at 232 Fort St Nelsonville.

Nelsonville E. T. Starr People’s Rights and Benefits League Edwin Pyke Bob DeVault League Starr Pyke DeVault Wyatt McMillan Miller Philip Smith New Lexington Dena Kirkendal Jeff Vogt the Plains Harry Smith Grace Carr Chauncey John W. Blosser Fort St

Dial A Prank Rings Telephones In Summer

Telephones become prank targets as callers use numbers to spell names and phrases. The piece recalls Fred Upjohn Tropical Fish and Prince Albert in a can jokes, plus a beeping 654-5666 number that played Mary Had a Little Lamb. Menuhin benefits from the tune service.

Fred Upjohn John Prince Albert Sen Hamilton Fish New York Mr. Fish New York Aquarium Washington Area Mary Yehudi Menuhin Jenuhin Old Ma Bell

Patrol Lists 117 Mishaps

The State Highway Patrol investigated 117 accidents in June, causing 61 injuries and one death. About 25 percent involved a drinking driver. improper speed caused 47. Other causes: failure to yield right of way 22, left of center 22, improper passing 5, improper turns 3, improper stopping or parking 1, driving off roadway 8, mechanical failure 2, miscellaneous 7.

The State Highway Patrol

Ohio University plans two pilot Extended Learning Centers this fall

OU unveils a statewide Extended Learning Program to reach nontraditional students, with two pilot centers—one rural and one urban—starting this fall. The project, funded by a $100,000 grant, will run through 1973 with evolving curricula and potential 2 and 4 year degrees.

Ohio University Beaumont Davison Richard C. Dorf Davison Ohio Board of Regents Lowell LeClair Lancaster Ohio State University Center For Tomorrow Columbus Tance Board of Regents Regents

Tech School Awarded Grant For Nursing Training Programs

The Appalachian Regional Commission grants $57,000 to Hocking Technical School in Nelsonville for new health training courses. Rep. Clarence Miller notes upcoming associate degree nursing, medical records tech, and medical assistant programs. Local funds cover the remaining $88,684 of the $145,685 project.

Nelsonville Appalachian Regional Commission Hocking

Warner Remains In County Jail After Insanity Plea

Michael Lewis Warner, who pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to three indictments from the Athens County Grand Jury, remains in Athens County Jail. Prosecutor Claire Ball Jr. said Warner may be admitted to Lima State Hospital soon after contacting Dr. Howard Cunningham.

Michael Lewis Warner Athens County Claire M. Ball Jr Warner Lima State Hospital Ball Howard Cunningham Chillicothe Correctional Institute Lima Cunningham T. J. Resheigle Reschetgle State Hospital Ohio State Penitentiary Common Pleas Court Athens Common Pleas Neta Spaulding

Trainees Sought at Southern Ohio Manpower Center Jackson Ohio

The Ohio Bureau of Employment Services announces openings at the Southern Ohio Manpower Training Center in Jackson for trainee positions in clerical building maintenance food service and related trades. Additional info available at local offices. Warner custody and hospital admission issues linked to a Stop-N-Go robbery case surface in local court notes.

Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Southern Ohio Manpower Training Center Jackson

Lose 20 Pounds in Two Weeks Ski Team Diet

Advertises a chemical diet claimed to help the U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team lose 20 pounds in 14 days without hunger. Promises energy retention, easy follow through for workers and travelers, and urges readers to order by mail for $2.00 plus rush option.

U.S Colorado Q.K P.O San Diego California

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