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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1973

Page

2

Warden Told Not To Shoot Dogs In Towns In Ohio County

Athens County commissioners restrict dog wardens from shooting in municipalities after Chauncey incident. They say mayors and police should handle such actions while dog warden John Villars defends his methods. The vote follows a Humane Society protest and discussions on truck use and emergency response.

Herb Amey Athens County John Villars Chauncey John Law James Edwards Helen Baker Athens County Humane Society Villars Athens Boyd Sinclair The Humane Society Sinclair Rignal Phillips Guysville Law Michael Nolan Nolan Ohio Humane Society Amesville

Logan Man Pleads Innocent in Barroom Fight Charges

A Logan man, Jimmy Mount, pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court to three counts including assault with a deadly weapon from a barroom fight at 32 N. Court St. He posted $1500 bond and a hearing was set for Aug. 3. Two Lancaster men pleaded guilty to interfering with a lawful arrest. Other cases listed include DWI pleas, fines, and jail terms for multiple defendants.

Logan N. Court St Athens County Jimmy Mount David Sullivan Athens Dennis Sneider Brad Gerison Athens Route 1 Mount Lancaster Jeffery L. Crampton Jerry Lester Scott Wilfred R. Scurlock Gene Thompson Nelsonville Woodrow Ferrell Chesterhill Roger F. Redmond Jr Belpre Speed Stephen M. Gammon Valley Acres Patrol Bradley E. Birchfield William Neal Dodd Jr S. Shannon Anita Cring Carriage Hill Steven W. Rife Buchtel Michael P. Kowitt Richland Ave Randolph P. Boyko Hooper Street Dennis Pietro N. Lancaster St Vernon Liang N. Shafer St

Cyclist Injured In Crash Near Murray City Route 78

Roger G. King 51 of Nelsonville was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a Sunday motorcycle collision on Route 78 south of Murray City. He entered the path of a southbound car driven by William Withem 19 of Barberton. No citations issued. Ann G. Hoffman 60 of Rockbridge Route 2 sustained neck pain in a two car crash on County Road 34 west of Twp Road 113 in Hocking County. Her vehicle left its eastbound lane struck Alice Booth 30 of Lancaster and crashed through a fence. There were no citations.

Roger G. King Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Murray City State Highway Patrol William Withem Barberton Ann G. Hoffman Rockbridge Hocking Alice Booth Lancaster

Civil Rights Workshop Set by NAACP Chapter

The Athens Morga n Washington County NAACP branch schedules a civil rights workshop on August 4 from 8 30 a m to noon at the Washington County Courthouse in Marietta. Speaker is William C Betcher Southeastern regional director of Ohio civil rights. The session covers employment under the affirmative action plan.

Vincent Athens-Morgan- Washington County The NAACP William C. Betcher Southeastern Regional Ohio Civil Rights Washington County Courthouse Marietta

Prosecutor Receives Evidence On Wellston Restaurant Shooting

Wellston Mayor Edgar Hayburn says all evidence from the Duchess Restaurant shooting has been turned over to Jackson County Prosecutor Tom DeLay for action. The Wellston Police investigated the Wednesday night incident involving out-of-town individuals with witnesses testifying. Several shots were fired from outside and inside the bar after an altercation.

Wellston Edgar Hayburn Duchess Jackson County Tom DeLay Hayburn

Weather Summary From Ohio University Data Acknowledges River Stages

Yesterday high 78 and low 56 today. Precipitation 0.01 inch yesterday and 6.32 inches this month. Year totals 27.61 inches with 1.95 inches above normal. Humidity 48 percent at 4 pm yesterday and 84 percent at 9 am today. Sun set 8:44 pm rise 6:28 am. Pressure 30.07 inches at 9 am. Data from Ohio University geography department and U S Observer C L Colmer.

Ohio University Hocking River U. S C. L. Colmer

Gas Rules Hearing Slated in Columbus

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. on August 13 at 111 N. High St in Columbus to discuss proposed natural gas priority distribution rules. The changes aim to set outage priorities and guidelines for adding new customers during shortages, with residential and small volume customers highest. PUCO ordered high volume firms in 1972 to submit proposals, and current evidence prompted a reorganization of priorities. Proposals are available for inspection at PUCO offices.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Commission N. High St PUCO

Bumgarner Couple Return Grandchildren from Meigs County Visit

The Rev and Mrs Robert Bumgarner returned their grandchildren to Sidney after a week with them. Several youths from United Methodist Church parishes in Meigs County spent a week at Lancaster Campground.

Robert Bumgarner Sidney United Methodist Church Meigs County Lancaster

Two Athens County Teachers Complete Nutrition Training

Two Athens County vocational agricultural teachers completed a three day nutrition training at Tri County Vocational School announced Acting County School Superintendent Andy Ransom. D C McIntorf of Federal Hocking High School and John Hamill of Alexander High School attended. James E Dougan noted in service education is needed as agriculture remains vital and changing to prepare students for jobs in the field.

Athens County Tri- County Acting Andy Ransom Ransom Voag D. C. McIntorf Federal Hocking High School John Hamill Alexander James E. Dougan Agricultural Education Service

Birth at Athens Area Hospital Highlights Local Family Event

Birth recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bolin of Athens a son. Visiting hours set 11 a m to 8 30 p m with maternity area hours 2 30 3 30 and 7 8 p m. Numerous local residents named in related notices.

Michael Bolin Athens

Drainage Problem To Be Given Additional Study

Service safety director Phil Goldsberry will consult property owners affected by a water drainage issue between Briarwood Drive and Madison Avenue. A special session failed to suspend emergency repair rules but granted a second reading. Hazel Roach urged reconsideration of the proposed ditch route.

Phil Goldsberry Briarwood Dr Madison Avenue Jack Green Hazel Roach Madison Ave Briarwood Madison Goldsberry Council Harry Crewson

Two Athens Men Are Honored as Outstanding Men of America

Washington DC based national awards list names seven thousand recipients. Anse C Cates 14 Dalton Ave and Joseph R Comfort Monticello Apts are among the Athens residents selected. The honor, in its ninth year, recognizes men ages 21 to 35 for service, professional achievement, business progress, charity and civic leadership.

Washington, D.C Athens America Doug Blankenship Anse C

Car Parts Stolen From Athens Used Car Lot

Athens police report a Holley four barrel carburetor and chrome air cleaner valued at $85 were taken from a car on the Pat Walsh Dodge lot at 33 Stimson Ave during early Saturday hours.

Athens Pat Walsh Stimson Ave

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