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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1971
Page
3
The O'Bleness Memorial Hospital notes list births for families including Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCarty Athens daughter and several other newborns in the Athens area. Also named are many parents, spouses, and relatives from Athens Glouster The Plains and nearby towns. The report ends with a note on clam shell growth indicators not being accurate age indicators.
Tiffany and Co agrees to stop selling crocodile watchbands and remove all crocodile products after a state Supreme Court consent order. The decree cites the Mason law banning sales of goods from endangered animal hides. Tiffany did not admit wrongdoing, and Cartier had a similar order earlier.
About 112 of 236 workers in the Dallas region retired instead of transferring to the new regional office in Memphis Tennessee to compete for jobs.
Laurelville receives recognition with a Resolution congratulating its 100th anniversary and citizens for a “picturesque” viable village status in rural Ohio. Centennial celebration aligns with the Fireman Festival, with activities continuing through Sunday in downtown Laurelville.
Logan event by Hocking County Historical Society returns to the fairgrounds on August 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. A farmers market is planned and the Hocking Valley Historical Vehicles Club will display antique autos. Lunch and a bake sale are offered.
A list of conveyances within Athens County shows numerous transfers of land and tracts. Names include Conkey, Dinsmoor, Littler, Wiltsee Lloyd, Allen, McCaulsky, Castee, Cogan, Clifford, Chadwell, Coke, Foughty, Bridgewater, Russell, Frost, Weaver, McPherson, Gullum, Kinnison, and McDaniel among others with properties in Athens Two, Alexander Two, Dover Township, Grosvenor's addition, Johnson Coal Mining Company area, and other local subdivisions.
Two representatives from the People's Rights and Benefits League complained to Athens County commissioners about alleged CAA issues. They accused Roger McCauley of firing locals and hiring nonresidents and ex VISTAS, and raised concerns about director salaries and office conduct in Nelsonville and Athens County centers. They urged cross-county talks with Hocking and Perry officials.
Athens Route 2 resident Barney Baker 21 pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court to public intoxication and driving while intoxicated. Judge Franklin Sheeter sentenced him to seven days in jail and a 200 dollar fine and suspended his license for 60 days.
Workers wanted for Waterloo PTO food booth at Athens County Fair. Skin tests required. tests Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. at Waterloo School. Those who have not signed up should call Nancy Brown at 664-3332. In court news, Baker fined 25 dollars with fine suspended for intoxication. Carder pleads innocent to malicious destruction from Jan 26 incident, bond set at 33 dollars pending July 29 hearing.
The Ladies of the Eagles in Jacksonville will gather at the club Monday at 7 30 p m Members should bring a small wrapped gift for a prize.
The Pacific Area notes the ocean spans 63.8 million square miles. This fact highlights the vast size of the Pacific Ocean and its global maritime significance.
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