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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1973

Page

2

Athens City Council tables nature preserve grant bid

After about an hour of debate the Athens City Council tabled an ordinance to pursue a state grant for purchasing the Carl Clifford property on North Hill, surrounding 15 acres of city land near a water tower. The measure, if approved, would not commit funds but would enable grant application.

Herb Amey Athens Department of Natural Resources Carl Clifford North Hill Tom Smith Fred Weber II Grover Tri-County Community Action Agency

Hawka’de Vegetables Serves Fresh County Produce in Athens Area

Vendor Michael Sausville operates Hawka’de Vegetables with a stand in Canaanville and a mobile unit on Washington Street near the courthouse. Fresh corn, tomatoes, beans and lettuce attract steady crowds as Sausville and partners expand with a 260 acre Guysville farm and plans to sell eggs from recently purchased chickens. Sausville notes lower costs and a strong belief in his Christian faith guiding the venture.

Athens County Sausville Lausville Ohio University Sandusky Guysville Bob Berardi Ohio State University Berardi Athens

City officials distribute housing info and brochures to OU students

City housing code reprint plans and rental guidance are in progress. Ten thousand city brochures and 5000 given to Ohio University students at orientation. Art Cortez resigns to Ball State University. CWA and GTE reps met with Barrett without prompting. Columbus Road resurfacing set for August. courts at J State Street complex due next month. Jack Coyne to leave WATH Aug 1 for Navy pilot training.

Grover Ohio University Donald Barrett Barrett Art Cortez Community Relations Commission Ball State University Muncie Ind Communications Workers of American and General Telephone Co Phil Goldsberry Columbus Road J. State Street Complex WATH Jack Coyne

Everett Ridge Named County Rhodes Committee Chairman

Everett E. Ridge a retired district wildlife supervisor has been named Athens County chairman of the Jim Rhodes for Governor Committee Ridge was appointed by state chairman Edwin Mulligan Ridge cited his 33 years of state service and his view that James Rhodes leadership is needed in Ohio Ridge previously worked under seven Ohio governors and is a field representative for the League of Ohio Sportsmen.

Everett E. Ridge Athens County Ohio James H. Rhodes Ridge Edwin F. Mulligan Jim Rhodes Mulligan Jim John Bricker Thomas Herbert Frank Lausche C. William O'Neill Michael DiSalle Rhodes John Gilligan Veterans Memorial Auditorium Columbus Portsmouth Scioto County Waverly Cambridge Athens Lancaster St Ohio Department of Natural Resources Kh. State Street S. May Ave

Juvenile Cited After Athens Motorcycle Car Mishap

Athens police cited a juvenile for operating an unsafe vehicle and failure to stop within assured clear distance after a motorcycle collision with an auto at S Congress and W Union Streets. Bruce Rugin of Teaneck New Jersey said no injuries occurred and damage was moderate.

Athens Bruce Rugin Teaneck N. J S. Congress W. Union

Weather and hospital update for yesterday and today

Yesterday high 87 low 69. one year ago 90 and 70. Humidity 62 at 4 pm yesterday. today 9 am 80 percent. Precip yesterday trace. month total 4.23 inches, normal 4.57. year total 25.52 with 0.78 above normal. Sun sets 8:49 pm rises 6:23 am. Barometer at 30.23 inches. Visiting hours 11 am to 8:30 pm with maternity limits. Admissions include Richard Ryan and others from Athens and nearby towns. discharges listed.

Fish Derby Winners Announced

The Jaycee sponsored derby at Ohio Natural Resources pond on E State Street drew 49 young anglers who caught 18 fish. Brian Nicholson won big fish with a 22 inch five pound channel catfish and Marlisa Boivin earned the other big fish prize with a 17 inch three pound channel cat.

E. State Street Ohio Natural

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