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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

2

Trimble development plans receive okay

Athens County commissioners approved preliminary plans from Lavestoo Inc of Columbus for Smoke Rise a 2000 acre recreational subdivision near Trimble with 1800 RV camping sites 600 mobile home sites 600 house lots and seven lakes plans call for own sewage treatment and water supply from Murray City and Burr Oak Lake with phased development over three years and road improvements to County Road 92.

Athens County Columbus Corporation Robert M. Brown Lavestoo, Inc Columbus Athens County Regional Planning Commission Brown Murray City Burr Oak Lake Athens Perry Hocking Smoke Rise Trimble Burr Oak State Park Athens City-County Athens County Fairgrounds Columbia Gas Co

Eight Hurt In Area Mishaps In Athens County

Three separate accidents in Athens County Sunday injure eight people. A collision on State Route 78 near Trimble Two involved motorcycles driven by Ralph Lunsford 24 Glouster and Robert Arnold 27 Glouster Route 1. The report notes one more incident details not fully readable.

Athens County State Highway Patrol Trimble Two Ralph Lunsford Glouster Robert Arnold Arnold Lunsford Renalda Henderson Loretta Campbell Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Donald Breckle Cleveland Athens O’bleness Rabetoy Bern

Eight Wells Completed In County

Eight wells completed in Ames Two and Athens County are reported by the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. Midland Oil Co. leased wells show oil production and gas output with several named leases and initial figures.

Ames Midland Oil Co Ohio Oil and Gas Association Athens County Midland

National Forecast Promises Cooler Midwest Northeast and West

Weather data from Ohio University Geography Department shows cooler conditions Monday for parts of the Midwest, Northeast and Pacific Northwest while hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere. Gulf Coast, Florida, mid-Atlantic and northern Plains can expect showers with temperatures near 91 yesterday and 70 today.

Midwest Northeast Pacific Northwest Gulf Coast Florida mid-Atlantic Plains

Births and admissions at O Bleness Memorial Hospital

Births recorded for Mr. and Mrs. William McClure and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lambert. List of admitted and dismissed patients from Athens area includes Gerald Wend Jeffery Frost Vada Poston and others from Athens The Plains Glouster New Marshfield and West.

William McClure Athens Donald Lambert Gerald Wend Jeffery Frost Vada Poston Mark Kantner Larry Towell John Stewart Phillip Taylor Gollumukkala Raju Wayne Davidson John Almashy Ivalow Chambers Ted Yeater Stewart Gene McDonald the Plains Lyle Rabetoy Syracuse N.Y Glenn Allen Nelsonville Vergil Yeager Glouster John McCune New Marshfield Cindy Shefflet Edward Kihm West Lake

Fire destroys Can Die Candle Cellar at Depot Street

A wax cooker explosion sparked a fire at Can Die Candle Cellar Mfg Co on Depot Street causing an estimated 25000 dollars in losses. One Athens firefighter was slightly injured as crews fought wax and paper flames for 20 minutes. The Beasley Wholesale Co building also sustained damage. the candle firm owner is Lou Antonopoulos. Firefighters responded to six Sunday incidents, plus a calm Saturday.

Candie Mfg. Co Depot Street Athens F. J. Beasley Wholesale Co Harland Harris Lou Antonopoulos S. Court St Harris Firmen Washington State Streets N. Court

Safety Hearings On Automobile Safety Broadcast To Air

The Senate Commerce committee hearings on automobile safety will be broadcast live by WOUB-AM at 10 a.m. Witnesses include consumer advocate Ralph Nader and NHTSA administrator Douglas Toms. Nader accuses federal agencies of shelving 13 safety defect cases since 1967. The event also notes a separate NHTSA probe found no safety defects in 1960–63 GM Corvair handling. The program will re-broadcast on WOUB-FM Sunday at 8 p.m. via NPR’s 140-station network.

Senate Commerce Committee Woub-Am Ralph Nader Douglas Toms Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Nader Toms General Motors Ford Ltd Athens County Woub-Fm National Public Radio

Air Force Opens Enlistment to Unskilled Applicants

The Air Force offers four year enlistments with guaranteed jobs in 93 specialties based on aptitude tests. Eligible applicants must meet physical and educational standards. choices include carpentry, electrician, jet engine mechanic, plumbing, and corrosion control. Sgt. Danny Anderson can arrange enlistments at 329 E State St or by calling (614) 593 6722.

Air Force Danny Anderson E. State St

Gun Stolen From Home Of Area Man

John Eggleston of Athens Route 2 told Athens County deputies a rifle was taken from his house trailer after a intruder broke the front door glass Thursday. Deputies have two suspects in the case and the sheriff's department reported solving five breaking and entering cases last week.

John Eggleston Athens Route 2 Athens County Sheriff's Deputies Eggleston Sheriff's Department

Athens County Court Records Deny Break-In Assault Charge

An Athens man pleads innocent to breaking into a dwelling and assault. Several defendants face charges including non support, drunken driving, disorderly conduct, excessive speed, and public intoxication, with various bonds and August hearings set. Several pleas include guilty results and fines.

Jimmy Brown Currier St Athens County Charles Young Nelsonville Linda Brown Clyde Patterson Union Street Ray Riggs, Inc Mohammed Yahaya W. Union Sr Igor’s David W. Niemi Cleveland Highway Patrol John Trout Albany William Battrell Donald Breckel Carol M. Knott Glouster Sheriff's Department

Parents Discuss Reading in Albany District Meeting

The Alexander School District Title I grant for 1972-73 was discussed at the Parent Advisory Council meeting at Alexander High School. Officers for 1972-73 were elected including Mrs. Thomas Fletcher as chairwoman and Mrs. Basil Carsey as secretary, with William Elmore continuing as district director.

Albany Alexander Alexander High School Thomas Fletcher Shade Basil Carsey Waterloo William Elmore

Republican Official To Speak At Athens County Meeting

Kent B. McGough campaign manager of the Republican Ohio Legislative Campaign Division will address a Tuesday session of the Athens County Republican Executive Committee at 7 30 p m in the Ohio University Inn. He is treasurer of the Republican State Central and Executive Committees and a former Allen County Executive Committee chairman. The talk covers organization of this year s campaign including assignments plans programs and procedures.

Kent B. McGough Republican Party Ohio Athens County Republican Executive Committee Ohio Universty Inn McGough Republican State Central Allen County

Ohio University Student Elected Vice Chairman of Young Republican Clubs

Rick Ganstein of Ohio University is elected vice chairman of the Ohio League of College Young Republican Clubs. He serves as president of OU Young Republican Club and previously led the Franklin County Teen-Age Republican Club.

Ohio University Rick Ganstein Ohio League of College

Athens City Pool Hours and Half-Price Season Tickets

The Athens City Swimming Pool announces daily hours through the summer: 11 30 a m to 9 p m weekdays, 10 a m to 9 p m Saturdays, and 1 to 9 p m Sundays. Season tickets are half price at 15 for families 7 5 for adults and 5 for children. Family nights remain on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 p m.

Athens City

Doctors Prefer Preparation H for Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief

In a survey doctors report using Preparation H to relieve hemorrhoidal pain itching and swelling. They say it provides prompt temporary relief for hours and can shrink inflamed tissue whether used by patients or in a clinical setting. Ointment or suppositories are common forms.

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Robert Neiser Commission Neiser Columbia Francis Gura Hickory Hills Canaan Butch Robinson Carthage Two James Edwards Community Action Agency Athens County School Board Tom Biddle Paul Hines Katherine Oberholzer William A. Glass William R. Issacs Lodi Elkhead Gas & Oil Co Dale P. Wharton York Two Ohio Univers Geography Department U.S C. L. Colmer HL Albany O’bleness Memorial Hospital Angela Jago Amy Jago Shannon Sheridan Lena Mullins Wendell Calendine Clarence Thompson Charles Seipel Joann Crisp Emmitt Olbers Laszlo Koe- Krompecker Barbara Skinner Nicanor Hernandez Esta Miller John Russell Alex Bainey Dora Goldsberry James Beilard Ivan Bowman Edward Rihm James Wareheim Nellie Pickett Carrie Cooper Harold Brinker Joe Jagers the Beasley Co Royce Cooley Strouds Run Road Keith Kelly Kelly A&p Stimson Avenue Donald Rekoske E. Stimson O’bleness Hospital Tommy Hawk Charles Hawk Grand Park Blvd State St Ida Webb Delmer Conkey Apt. B Union St E State Lorene Avenue Alvin Reymonds Jackson Drive John J. Gilligan Bob Whealey Harry B. Crewson Robert Studzinski State Jerry Taylor Robert Carr Robbie Shover Redtown William Blackford Robert Revels Worthington W. Va Bonita Davis Roger E. Smith Millview Inn Robert Sinclair Sinclair Complete Insurance Service Don Reed Bob Baur Reed & Baur, Inc E. State Sleeth’s Stimson Ave Eeth’s Ome-A-Rama W. Stimson Ave Bankamericarm
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