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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1976

Page

2

Ohio Democrats Face Delegation Hurdles At Convention

Ohio delegates encountered friction over selecting national committee members while seeking unity. William Lavelle and Phyllis Katz failed to win seats on the eight member delegation, sparking challenges and a possible subcommittee review. John Gilligan offered to aid Carter and hinted at a future administration role. Paul Tipps noted Glenn as preferred running mate, Mondale second choice.

Ohio National Party Committee National Credentials Committee Brundige Ohio Democratic Executive Committee William Lavelle Athens State Central Committee Democratic National Committee Executive Committee Lavelle Phyllis Katz Katz Ted Celeste Carter John Gilligan Jimmy Carter Associated Press Gilligan Paul Tipps John Glenn Minnesota Walter Mondale

Two Men Admit Parking Meter Theft in Athens Case

Two men pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to taking three parking meters worth 175 dollars each in 1972. David Revels of Athens and Phril Eugene Miller of Millfield received one to five year sentences in Mansfield Reformatory and were assessed court costs. A third man, Robert Darnell of Athens Route 4, also pleaded guilty to grand theft in the same incident. A presentence report was ordered.

Common Pleas Athens David Revels Phril Eugene Miller Millfield Mansfield Reformatory Michael Nolan Revels Miller Nolan Robert Darnell

Students Win OU Scholarships Across Athens Area

Eight area students earned Ohio University scholarships for the next school year. Karen Sue Bleigh of 7 Tulane Road won the Lois Wood Memorial Scholarship and is a former Athens High School standout in women’s athletics. Seven others received Dean’s Achievement scholarships based on high scholastic performance, including Mark Enlow, Beth Ann Henderson, E Raymond Hunt Jr, Julia Stout, Lisa Wei, Joyce Jean, and Sabrina Knotts from nearby towns.

Ohio University Karen Sue Bleigh M. Eugene Bleigh Tulane Road Lois Wood Athens High School Mark A. Enlow Athens Beth Ann Henderson Cable Lane E. Raymond Hunt Jr E. State St Julia Catherine Stout S. Shannon Ave Lisa L. Wei Canterbury Drive Joyce Jean Wn Albany Sabrina Knotts Nelsonville

Two Hired to Lead Tri-County CAA in WV and Ohio

Nelsonville WV based Community Action official Roger Franklin Patton becomes executive director on Aug 1 with deputy John R. Frech of Athens County Welfare joining Sept 1. Patton to earn 15000 annually. Frech starts 11500 with planned rise to 13000 by Jan 1.

CAA Tri-County Community Action Agency John R. Frech Athens County Welfare Department Roger Franklin Patton Belore West Mark Rightmir Virginia Community Action Patton Roger McCauley Fred Steve Stanley Nelsonville West Virginia Tri-County West Central West Virginia Community Action Association Miller Ave Athens Frech Ronceverte W Va Marshall University Wood County Community Action Association Inc Parkersburg Carol Lynn Black Diamond Girl Scout Council Niles McKinley High School Ohio University Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Niles Trumble County Welfare Department Athens County Department Social Services Department

CAA Expands Nutrition Net in Three Counties

Nelsonville area report shows Tri- County Community Action Agency will raise senior meal service from 98 to 110 daily now and to 160 by September 1, backed by a $161 000 expansion grant. Trustees also consider satellite centers in New Lexington and Chauncey or The Plains and address Head Start compliance issues with staff and enrollment plans.

Nelsonville Tri- County Community Action Agency Three County Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development Ohio Tri-County CAA New Lexington Chauncey Or the Plains Steve Stanley Accor

Eight Indictments Returned by Athens County Grand Jury

The Athens County grand jury indicted eight individuals after a one day session on Wednesday. Four face five charges from the June disturbances in downtown Athens. Others include Michael Paskowsky for drug sales and Dale Cleamons for burglary along with several no true bills. Some cases were continued to the next grand jury session. Janet Brown and Dennis Driskill face kidnapping charges and Wayne Brewer tampering with evidence related to the Deans List Ehry Jane Anderson was named to Beloit College's winter dean's list.

Athens County Athens Robert Capito Kenneth Wald Jeff Bierlein Donald Wolcott Columbus Michael Paskowsky Port Clinton Dale Cleamons Thomas Nicholson Athens William Collins Vore Ridge Road Bobby Ehry Jane Anderson Joseph L. Anderson Joneswood Drive Beloit College Wisconsin Athens High School

Job seekers urged to place Situations Wanted ad

A brief notice invites readers to place a Situations Wanted ad in Classification 19 to reach employers seeking workers. The ad promises a simple path to filling job openings through a small economical listing.

Athens Schools to Seek Up to 5 Additional Mills

Athens City school district plans up to five additional operating mills in the November ballot. The preliminary 1977 budget totals $5.19 million and includes the new mills not on the tax duplicate. Supt. Henderson says the millage is the maximum likely sought and the budget must include it to enable next year funding. The board approved natural gas purchases, policy revisions, resignations, Title I participation, and several staff hirings and appointments.

Athens City City County Budget Commission Supt S. T. Henderson Henderson Athens Education Association Judith Paris Lorraine Cook Karen G. Baldwin the Plains Julia Ash Chauncey Girls Judith Swartz Morrison

Route 13 closure to rebuild bridge near Athens County Home

Route 13 between Chauncey and Route 550 will be closed Monday morning for the rest of the summer to allow rebuilding of the bridge near the Athens County Home. Through traffic will be stopped with Closed Road signs at Chauncey and near Athens. residents can reach their homes from either end. Work is expected to finish by September or October depending on weather and bridge materials.

Chauncey Charles Mansfield Ohio Department of Transportation Athens County Athens Mansfield

Weaknesses To Be Studied At Athens High School

Principal Robert Shamp told the Athens City School Board that a faculty committee will study weaknesses in the high school including unstructured time for students and uneven rule enforcement. Recommendations will be reviewed by administration and staff before use. Strengths noted include course variety and scheduling flexibility. Additions include a freshman English skills course, a sophomore career selection course, more study hall for freshmen, and longer social studies classes. The school will undergo a North Central Association evaluation this year.

Robert Shamp Athens City School Board Shamp North Central Association

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