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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1971

Page

4

Cable TV set for major two way revolution and risks

The Washington convention of the National Cable Television Association signals cable may transform life with two way interactive television. Mitre Corp demonstrated an economy feasible citywide system. Rediffusion's Dial-A-Program offers 100 plus channels and two way capability. FCC hints two way may be required in dense areas. But fears arise of surveillance and isolation in a wired nation.

L.A Gested Ncta Assembly New York City NCTA Mitre Corp Reston Mitre Washington Dennis Port Mass Rediffusion Group Overland Park Kan RCA Telestrator Industries Burch FCC

Morrow Becomes Mayor of Wellston

Jimmy D. Morrow assumed the mayor’s office in Wellston to fill the unexpired term of James Rupert who resigned to take an auditor post. At 34 he is believed to be the youngest Wellston mayor, a former Vinton County resident and Kroger employee turned city official.

Wellston Jimmy D. Morrow James Rupert State Highway Department Morrow Vinton Kroger Co McArthur Kroger Council Rupert 14Th Street Bridge Issue One Housing Authority S. New York Ave Janice Ogier Toni Wellston Junior High School Pearl Kisor Second Ward

Nelsonville Police Cruiser Faces Repeated Breakdowns

Nelsonville police vehicle troubles persist with a 1970 model cruiser breaking down Sunday. The car has spent many days in the shop since funding via the Southeast Ohio Council of Governments. City council weighs a new cruiser but has not yet authorized bidding.

Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Council of Governments

Nelsonville Woman Cited for Driving While Intoxicated

Audrey Pierce of 164 Adams Street posted bond to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court after police arrested her early Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated.

Nelsonville Audrey Pierce Adams St

Local Names in Nelsonville Area Census List

A roster of residents names includes Mrs Maggie Marshall of Gloucester and Mr John Miller of Logan along with several others such as Mrs Judy Cavote Master Steven Keiffer William Washington and families in Nelsonville. Additional entries mention Mrs Bruce Morgan and daughter Mrs Dolph Day and daughter Miss Susan Hanson Master John Judson Jr Miss Tammy St Clair Mrs Annie Todd Mrs Hazel Davis Charles Waldie and Mrs Bessie Kline with Mrs Sharon Colwell and David Kirby.

Maggie Marshall Glouster John Miller Logan Judy Cavote Steven Keiffer William Washington Nelsonville Bruce Morgan Dolph Day Susan Hanson John Judson, Jr Tammy St. Clair Annie Todd Hazel Davis Charles Waldie Bessie Kline Sharon Colwell David Kirby

Legion and fraternal group meetings scheduled this week

Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion meets Monday at 7 45 p m in the Legion Building. Tri Pst Sorority plans its next regular meeting on Aug 9 at the Little House Myers Street. Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias holds a business meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Pythian Hall.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Tri Pst Sorority Little House Myers Street Valley Lodge No Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall

Eight Fined By Mayor In Logan

Logan mayor names eight fined on Saturday in Mayor's Court for varied charges. George Varja paid $50 and costs for intoxication with fine suspended if he leaves town. Richard Carpenter guilty of property conversion from selling a stolen car. three days in jail plus $50 and costs. James Estep fined $50 and costs for unsafe vehicle. Spafford convicted of driving while intoxicated. $150 fine, 10 days in jail with seven suspended. Others fined for minor offenses or bond forfeitures.

George Varja Richard E. Carpenter Richard S. Stephenson James R. Estep Jackie Smith David L. Spafford Robert P Ashbaugh

Bright Signs Deck City Hall In New Graphics Makeover

A visitor at City Hall steps into a vividly decorated interior where giant yellow and grey letters spell DALLAS on three walls and the ceiling. The display includes a prominent 75201 zip code and a large dollar sign for the purchasing department as Assistant City Manager favors the mood-boosting update.

Dallas City Hall Asst City Mgr James Favour

Juvenile Center Plans Closing

Kentucky Village near Lexington the states major institution for juvenile delinquents will close by 1973. Decentralization of such facilities will make the step possible.

Frankfort Kentucky Lexington

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Names Arrangements

List of individuals connected to Hocking Valley Community Hospital includes Donald May and Mrs. Leo Wheatcraft of Union Furnace Zaleski John Hawk McArthur Ross Anderson Rockbridge Mrs Clar ence Kern Mrs Leonard MacMillan Mrs Eva James Mrs Maggie Waltz and Mrs Mary Stroupe of Logan. Also named are George Huffines Donald Edwards John Holdsworth and several wives and daughters of residents.

Donald May Union Furnace Leo Wheatcraft Zaleski John Hawk McArthur Ross Anderson Rockbridge Clarence Kern Leonard MacMillan Eva James Maggie Waltz Mary Stroupe Logan

Lake Eyre Refills to Capacity After Two Decades

Australia’s Lake Eyre has filled to its capacity for the first time in about 20 years as heavy rainfall and runoff raise the water level,reviving a once-droughted endorheic basin and drawing attention from regional authorities and observers.

Eyre Australia

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