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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1972

Page

4

Meigs Board Adopts Strict Drug Policy For Students

The Meigs Local School District board approved a hard line policy against illicit drugs and alcohol on school property. The action includes expulsion for offenders and report to law enforcement, with further discussion on a territory transfer from Eastern District and routine budget and staffing matters.

Meigs Middleport Board of Education Robert Bowen Frank Porter Jr Meigs County Bernard Fultz Bowen Meigs Board Coal Port Leonard Lentz

Fair Arts List Highlights Meigs County Fair 1972

The domestic arts schedule for the 1972 Meigs County Fair outlines entry deadlines set by secretary Mrs. Robert Lewis. Entries must be in by 4 p.m. Aug. 10 with judging Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. under judge Mrs. Pete Burris of New Haven. New work favored. multiple entries per class restricted. crafts span clothing, textiles, afghans, quilts, crochet, and a hobby corner featuring shell craft, wood, model cars, and more.

Rock Springs Robert Lewis Pete Betty) Burris New Haven Burris Wahama Junior High School Hobby

Weekend Of Fun At Rio Grande Farm July 15 16

A special weekend at Bob Evans Farms Rio Grande features model aircraft flying riflemaking pastel water color and hex sign painting. The Central Ohio Free Flight Club sends 10 crafters to demonstrate free flight models including gas powered hand launch and rubber power types. Local craftsmen Howard Kelley offers rifle making orders. Gloria Snodgrass and Audin Turner display pastel and watercolor art and hex signs with demonstrations.

Rio Grande Bob Evans Central Ohio Free Flight Club Howard Kelley Lynchburg Ohio Wickline Gloria Snodgrass Audin Turner Circleville Chicago Stockyards

Tri State Airport To Close For Summer Runway Work

Tri State Airport near Kenova West Virginia will close to air traffic for about 21 days due to summer construction. Main runway repaving starts July 15 and is set to begin Aug 14 with a traffic moratorium, with possible diversion to Charleston. Also two divorce actions filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court.

Kenova W.va Tri-State William Mays Mays Tri- State Charleston

Branch College Open In Fall

Cincinnati area branch college plans to open for classes this fall despite delays. Contractors say weather caused most hold ups and some work may finish after classes begin in Batavia Ohio.

Branch College Batavia, Ohio University of Cincinnati Clermont County

Ferry Service to Begin Between Pomeroy and Mason

The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce announces a ferry link starting July 24 at 9 a.m. during bridge repairs on the Pomeroy Mason route. Shelley Co. of Thornville won the bridge repair contract, with a one week closure. The Fly ferry offers 75 cent per vehicle fare, operated by Doc McCoy and Deb Harman.

Pomeroy Mason Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Meigs Inn Shelley Co Thornville Pomeroy-Mason Doc McCoy Deb Harman

Middleport Council Hears Fire Board Appointments

Two council members Fred Hoffman and Mrs Jeanne Morgan were named to the Volunteer Fire Dependency Board with others from the Middleport area. The meeting covered June and six month fire department reports, budget for 1973, pool complaints, street safety concerns, and a plan to vacate village property for a new fire station.

Middleport Fred Hoffman Jeanne Morgan Sidney Russell John Vroman Manning Bloes Middleport Fire Department Second Mill Streets Safety Committee William Walters Morgan and Hoffman Addison Township Byer Beech Ash Streets Cremeans

Wigal Named Eastern Cage Coach Joins Southern Local

Robert Ord, formerly principal and teacher at Eastern High School, is hired as biology teacher and head basketball coach for 1972 73 at Southern Local. Ralph Wigal resigns as Southern Junior High coach to become athletic director. Asa Bradbury departs as teacher and varsity coach.

Wigal Southern Local Ord Eastern Cage Racine Robert Ord Eastern High School Ralph Wigal Southern Southern Local High School Asa Bradbury William Buckley Maryis Pearson

Mrs Kautz Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise party for Mrs Carl Mary Kautz was hosted by her daughter Saturday evening at the guest of honor's home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Miller and Nancy, Mrs Beulah Ewing, Mrs Gertrude Mitchell, Mrs Phil Baldwin, Mr and Mrs Bill Russell and Dwain, Dave Russell and Joy Kautz Jerry VanInwagen.

Chester Carl Mary) Kautz Kautz Roy Miller Nancy Beulah Ewing Gertrude Mitchell Phil Baldwin Gerald Powell Bill Russell Dwain Dave Russell Joy Kautz

Rio Grande Announces Summer Term Second Term Courses

Rio Grande College outlines Summer 72 second term registration Monday in the Paul R. Lyne center. Highlights include two early childhood education courses, a reading skills program, and the Outdoor Education Workshop in the Quetico Superior Canoe Country August 10 to 23. Courses span 14 areas with tests at start. contact Admissions for details.

Rio Grande Ohio Rio Grande College Paul R. Lyne Center Ohio Department of Education Admissions and Records Office

New Zealand Bans Import of Goldfish

Wellington New Zealand agriculture officials ban the import of goldfish to prevent disease spread to trout and salmon. The ban cites potential fungus and other fish and human health risks to grass and other species.

New Zealand Wellington N.Z Agriculture Department

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