Ohio university leaders protest House cuts to higher education budget
University presidents and faculty from Ohio University Ohio State University University of Cincinnati and the Medical College of Ohio urged the Senate Finance Committee to restore funds arguing the House reduction of 25.8 million from a 650 million proposal would raise student fees lower subsidies and hurt education quality. They pressed to drop mandated faculty workload rules and warned of financial strain if civil service pay increases are added. President Claude Sowle warned it's going to kill us financially.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Senate Finance Committee
House
John Gilligan
Gilligan
Ohio University
Claude Sowle
Ohio State University Presi
Clashes Along DMZ Persist as U S South Vietnam Hit Hard
U S and South Vietnamese troops clash with North Vietnamese forces along the DMZ for a third day while enemy rockets strike bases below the zone. Two Americans killed and four wounded southeast of the DMZ, 22 NVA killed with weapons captured near another site, and continued B 52 support and helicopter losses noted.
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Saigon
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Charlie 2
Dmz
Phu Quoc
Cambodia
Kompong Trabek
Ronger
Country Singer Billed For Mason County Fair
Country star Bill Anderson and his PO Boys will perform at the Mason County Fair on August 7 with two shows at 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The singer is a Grand Ole Opry member and TV host with many hit songs. The act travels in a custom bus serving as home and office on wheels.
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Point Pleasant
Bill Anderson
Mason County Fair
Anderson
Mason County
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Johnny Cash
David Frost
Mike Douglass
Billboard Magazine
Ohio Lawmakers to Probe Lima State Hospital Abuse Claims
Democratic State Rep James Mueller says 20 to 30 Ohio lawmakers will tour Lima State Hospital Wednesday to examine alleged patient abuse. He backs a special inquiry bill for report before Sept 15 and calls for a psychiatric board to review progress staff and discipline.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Mueller
Lima State Hospital
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mueller
Psychiatric Board of Review
Gilligan Blames GOP for Tax Battle Delays
Gov. John Gilligan said House Republicans have shut Democrats from meaningful participation as they debate an alternative to his 1.6 billion tax package. He warned delays threaten public services and schools in Ohio while six Republicans oppose the latest plan. If no budget is passed by month end an interim budget may be needed.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Gilligan
House
Gilligan
Charles Kurfess
Perrysburg
General Assembly
Nelsonville engineer Parker Sniffen 86 dies after long illness
Nelsonville native Parker Sniffen 86, a former coal mine operator and PWA CWA project engineer, died after an extended illness. He lived in Lancaster recently and leaves a son Max and three grandsons in Texas. Services set for Can al Winchester. burial Green Lawn Deanville.
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Nelsonville
Parker Sniffen
Lancaster
Mr. Sniffen
Marietta
W. A. Sniffen
Case University
Kingwood
W. Va
PWA
CWA
Logan
Zanesville
Max Sniffen
Beaumont
Texas
Robert
William
John
Gertrude Hawkins
Jean Wolfe Hawkins
Dwayne R. Spence
Canal Winchester
Green Lawn
Deanville
Dennis M. Park veteran and decorator dies at 82
Dennis M. Park 82 of Mason Blvd. died Monday at 6 15 p m in Pleasant Valley Hospital after years of ill health. A World War I veteran and Mason County American Legion member survived by wife Donzella Perkins Park. service set for Wednesday at Crow Hassell Funeral Home with burial at Lone Oak Cemetery.
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Point Pleasant
Dennis M. Park
Mason Blvd
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Mr. Park
Mason County
Nelson and
Melinda Messick Park
American Legion
Donzella Perkins Park
Nelsonville Matriarch Hazel Adams McMannis dies at 63
Hazel Adams McMannis 63 of 167 Myers St. Nelsonville died unexpectedly Monday at home. Born in Athens County she was daughter of Lena Figgins Wolfe and the late Harry Adams. Survived by husband Donald son Tommy sisters Doris Sheppard brother Lonnie Adams and two grandchildren. Services Thursday 1 pm Johnson Funeral Home Rev John Minker officiating. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm Tuesday.
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Nelsonville
Hazel Adams McMannis
Myers St
Athens County
Lena Figgins Wolfe
Harry Adams
Wm. Brooks Shoe Co
Nelsonville High School
Donald
Tommy
Doris Sheppard
Lonnie Adams
Johnson Funeral Home
John Minsker
Green Lawn Cemetery
Shawnee Mccoy 79 Former Hemlock Resident Dies in Ohio
James McCoy 79 of Shawnee and Honolulu Hawaii died Sunday at Good Samaritan Medical Center Zanesville after returning to Shawnee two weeks ago. Retired blacksmith for coal mines born Dixie Ohio survived by wife Mary two daughters Vula Robinson Honolulu and Authorine Fleming Roseville two sons Gilbert and Raymond Honolulu ten grandchildren three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services Thursday 2 pm at New Hope United Methodist Church Crooksville Rev Gregory. burial New Lexington Cemetery. Body to church at noon.
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Shawnee
James McCoy
Hemlock
Honolulu
Hawaii
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Zanesville
Dixie
Ohio
John
Cinderella Arnold McCoy
Whipstown Church
Mary
Vula Robinson
Authorine Fleming
Roseville
Gilbert
Raymond
Edith Helmekee
Pataskala
Myrtle Spergin
Elyria
Rosa Robinette
California
Humphrey
New Hope United Methodist Church
Crooksville
T. C. Gregory
New Lexington Cemetery
Three Milk Suits Dismissed in Mason County
Mason County Circuit Court Judge James Thompson dismissed three lawsuits against dairy farmers David L. Roush Emory R. Roush and Robert F. Thomas of Letart alleging contract violations with Milk Inc The cases were brought by Milk Inc and are now ended with the judge's order.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Milk, Inc
James Thompson
David L. Roush
Emory R. Roush
Robert F. Thomas
Letart
Kennedy Charges Politics In Antiwar Rally
Sen Edward Kennedy accused President Nixon of delaying peace for political gain as U S troops fight in Vietnam. He spoke at a 1500 person antwar lawyers rally during a week urging Congress to cut off war funds by December 31. Other speakers included John W Gardner Philip Hart Lu Lucien Nedzi Robert Drinan Ernest Gruening Willard Wirtz and John F Kerry.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Congress
Philip Hart
D-Mich
Lucien Nedzi
Robert Drinan
D-Mass
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
Williard Wirtz
Labor
John F. Kerry
Armstrong Rites Held for Mrs Armstrong
Memorial requiem mass for Mrs. Armstrong was held at Galbreath Chapel followed by graveside services at West Union Street Cemetery. Sheriff Shields said leads are being checked and the case analyzed before an arrest is made. The husband, a Ohio University sophomore and part time worker at the Athens Mental Health Center, returned to Gallipolis.
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Jackson
Ohio University
Athens
Gallipolis
Fairview Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Gatherings
Local social notes list visitors and guests in Fairview and nearby towns. Names include the MecNickles Wenrich McNickles Adams Ours Proffitt Wolfe Arnott and Parsons families with trips to Columbus Point Pleasant Racine and Reedsville. Attended birthday party for Karen Proffitt and funeral services for Myrtle Matteson.
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Ray Heiney
Fairview
Lawrence MecNickles
David
James Wenrich
Jimmy
Harrisburg
Lynn Delle McNickles
Jackson
Mich
Jame Johnson
Glenville
W. Va
Clara Adams
Racine
Charles McNickles
Beatrice Nice
Holzer Medical Center
Gregg Theodore
Lisa
Todd
Columbus
Robert Lewis
Brenda
Dale Bumgarner
Burl Travis
West Union
Marvin Sauer
Point Pleasant
Wiley Ours
Nancy
Lewis Ours
Ralph Ours
Howard
Sandy Greathouse
New Brighton
Loretta Ours
Middleport
Wilma Siders
Betty Harris
Reedsville
Bertha Wolfe
Jimmie
Joyce Foreman
Roy Proffitt
Portland
Proffitts
Karen
Dora
Parsons
Myrtle Matteson
Kings Funeral Home
Youngstown
George McClintock
Gordon Wolfe
Oscar Smith
Betty Howell
Pomeroy
Charles DcNickles
Bertha Proffitt
John Foreman
Owen Anderson
Bashan
Velma Quillan
Naom Neville
Dorcas
Church of the Nazarene
Vivian Arnott
Dorywolfe
Harvey Ours
Margaret Jane Miller POMEROY obituary
Margaret Jane Miller 81 of Pomeroy Route 4 died Monday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of George and Nancy Miller and a member of the Bradford Church of Christ. Survivors include two sisters Lucy Genn and Ruby Reibel, three brothers Herbert Ronald and Marshal Miller, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Thomas and sisters Alvy and Iva Miller. Services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Bradford Church of Christ with Clifford Smith officiating. burial in Bradford Cemetery. Friends may wait at Ewing Funeral Home.
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Pomeroy
Margaret Jane Miller
Pomeroy Route 4
Veterans Memorial Hospital
George
Nancy Miller
Bradford
Alvy
Iva Miller
Bradford Church of Christ
Clifford Smith
Ewing
Baptists Set Anniversary Observance in Middleport
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport marks its 93rd anniversary with Dr. James Wesley Parrish of Shiloh Baptist Church in Columbus delivering the keynote at 3 30 p.m. Rev. Henry L Key Jr preaches in morning worship. Mrs Lucy Hardaway chairs the observance.
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Middleport
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of
James Wesley Parrish
Shiloh Baptist Church
Columbus
Henry L. Key Jr
Parrish
Lucy Hardaway
Vandals Active on Jefferson Avenue Target Cars
Point Pleasant police report continued vandalism on Jefferson Avenue Monday night. Gas caps were stolen from vehicles and obscene words were written in a white soaplike substance on several cars, echoing weekend incidents.
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Point Pleasant
Jefferson Avenue
Four fines in Pomeroy village court and arrests noted
Mayor Charles Legar presided as Marvin Wise Otis Van Matre and Robert Hess were fined for tire squeals reckless operation improper backing with costs. Otto Johnson William Reeves and Clyde Quillen were arrested for intoxication and a red light violation. Proceedings include a probate notice U S Foster B Cornwell administrator seeks heirs legal action set for July 7 1971.
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Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Marvin Wise
Otis van Matre
West Columbia
Robert Hess
Albany
Otto Johnson
William Reeves
Clyde Quillen
Middleport
Legal
Robert J. McQuaide
Elmer McQuaide
William J. McQuaide
Oo J. McQuaide
Foster B. Cornwell
Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court
Ruth Ann Mace sues Elston Mace Jr in Case 25727 for divorce alimony and relief in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for August 9 1971 if no answer is filed. Clerk Marjorie Mitchell confirms.
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Elston Mace, Jr
Ruth Ann Mace
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Car Stolen From Swisher Implement Co. Lot in Gallipolis
Gallia County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after Joe Vanco of Gallipolis reported a 1961 white Chevrolet with Ohio plate Z1682H stolen from the Swisher-Swir sher Implement Co. lot on Upper Route 7 at about 5:30 p.m. Monday.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Appointment of Edna Starkey as Executrix in Floyd Starkey estate
Edna Starkey of Route No 3 Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of the estate of Floyd Starkey deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated May 26 1971. Harold J Rose Judge Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division.
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Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Foster B. Cornwell
William J. McQuaide
Edna Starkey
Athens
Floyd Starkey
Harold J. Rose
Athens County Court OF Common Pleas
Edith M. Sherman
New Marshfield
Charles Edward Sherman
Charles Sherman
Waterloo Township
Common Pleas Court
Charles H. Eddy
Rosina F. Eddy
Box AA
the Plains
Johnson Road
Athens County Common Pleas Court
George N. McBride
Edna B. McBride
Common Pleas Court Probate Division
Hubert Stage
W. Canal Street
Nelsonville
Clarence Stage
Probate Division Common Pleas Court
Notice of Administration for Edith M Sherman
Edith M Sherman of New Marshfield Ohio applies for administration of the estate of Charles Edward Sherman known as Charles Sherman deceased late of New Marshfield Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio. Dated May 26 197. Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio.
Police Probe Vandalism In Point Pleasant
City police investigate two vandalism incidents from Saturday night into Sunday. Shrubbery and a front fence at Shopper's Mart on Jackson Avenue were torn up and discarded along the building. Gas tank caps were removed from several cars on Jefferson Avenue blocks 260 and 2700.
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Point Pleasant
Jackson Avenue
Jefferson Avenue
Estate of Charles H. Eddy Executrix Named
Rosina F. Eddy of Box AA The Plains Athens County Ohio appointed executrix of the estate of Charles H. Eddy deceased late of Johnson Road The Plains Athens County Ohio. Dated May 19 1971 Athens County Common Pleas Court 61 68.
Estate of George N. McBride Deceased Executrix Named
Edna B. McBride of Route No 2 Athens Ohio is named executrix of the estate of George N McBride deceased residing in Athens County Ohio. Notice appears in the Athens Ohio public record with dated references 5-25 6-1 6-8.
Community Vacation Bible School Dates Set
Area children ages 3 through ninth grade are invited to the Community Vacation Bible School at Pomeroy Junior High School from August 2 to 6, 6 30 to 8 30 p m each evening. Call 992 2507 992 2010 or 992 3172 with questions.
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Pomeroy
Community Vacation Bible Church
Executor appointed for Clarence Stage estate in Athens County
Notice reports Hubert Stage of 253 W Canal St Nelsonville Ohio named executor of the estate of Clarence Stage deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated May 26 1971. ATHENS COUNTY OHIO 61 68 615.
Notice of Bids Standing Hay for Sale in Ohio Forest
The Ohio Division of Forestry and Reclamation invites sealed bids by June 14 1971 at 2 pm for the 1971 standing hay crop on Gifford State Forest Bern Township Athens County Ohio. Bid forms available from Daniel Pooler Route 2 Chesterhill Ohio phone 554-6617. State reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Ohio Division of Forestry and Reclamation
Gifford State Forest
Bern Township
Athens County
Ohio
Daniel Pooler
Chesterhill
State of
Free music grant supports Athens and Washington counties
The Music Performance Trust Fund provides $4 800 for free live music in Athens and Washington counties for 12 months. The nationwide allocation totals $7 230 000 for the period, with local performances arranged through the American Federation of Musicians Local 179.
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Marietta
Music Performance Trust Fund
Athens
Washington
United States
Canada
MPTF
American Federation of Musicians
One Driver Cited After Gallia County Crash
State Police cited Mary Sue Hughes 44 after a two car crash on Route 2 at Gallipolis Ferry at 4 40 p m. Hughes attempted to pass a car driven by William W Kinniard 61 as he turned left. No injuries were reported.
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Point Pleasant
Gallipolis Ferry
Mary Sue Hughes
Ashton
William W. Kinniard
Hogsett
Kinniard
Nelsonville ordinance teams with OWDA on wastewater project
The City of Nelsonville approves a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority for construction, maintenance, and operation of wastewater facilities under H.R. 828 provisions. The ordinance declares an emergency to begin work immediately to protect public health and welfare.
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Nelsonville
Ohio Water Development Authority
LGA
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
OWDA
108Th General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Charles G Shafer
Public Auction Of Nelsonville Triangle Lot In 1971
Ohio Athens County public sale of real estate in Nelsonville listing parcel 1461 in Patton and Jackson Addition. The triangular lot borders Watkins Patton DeSteiger Streets, appraised at 3800 dollars, minimum bid two thirds. Sale by Sheriff Harold E Shields at courthouse East door July 1 1971 at 1 30 pm. James F Shumaker attorney.
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Ohio
Nelsonville
Patton and
Jackson
Athens County
Troy Smith
Watkins Street
Patton Street
DeSteiger Street
Harold E. Shields
James F. Shumaker
Nelsonville Ordinance Orders Water Works Improvements
Ordinance 871 declares to proceed with water works upgrades in Nelsonville Ohio including lime soda ash plant lime sludge facility one new well and related appurtenances. It authorizes the service and safety director to advertise for bids and contract with the lowest bidder upon financing. It takes effect immediately if approved by three fourths of council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio
Floyd G. Browne
Charles G. Shafer
Jane Heintzelman
Earl Hillery
Nelsonville approves sewer rate hike ordinance emergency
Ordinance no 7.71 increases sewer rents to fund improvements ordered by the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board. Rates set: first 3,300 gallons at 75 cents per thousand, next 30,000 at 32 cents, over 33,300 at 15 cents, commercial over 35,000 at 5 cents. minimum $1.30. Effective June 25, 1970s. Emergency measure to secure financing passes May 28, 1971 with mayoral approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
City of
Nelsonville
Charles G, Shafer
Jane Heintzelman
Earl Hilleary
Nelsonville Council Approves Cooperation with Athens Housing Authority
Resolution authorizes Nelsonville to enter a cooperation agreement with the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority for a proposed two hundred dwelling unit low rent project. The mayor is empowered to sign in quadruplicate and affix the city seal. An emergency clause cites housing shortage and takes effect if three fourths of council concur.
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Athens
City of
Nelsonville
Charles G. Shafer
Jane Heintzelman
Earl Hilleo
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