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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1974
Page
5
An Athens County resident drew water from a LE-AX fire hydrant to fill a swimming pool and will be billed $50 for about 10 000 gallons. LE-AX officials warn unauthorized hydrant use risks damaging lines and hydrants and may trigger legal action for future similar acts.
Gov. John J. Gilligan announced ARC approval of Ohio's 1974 Appalachian Project Package totaling over 12 million dollars in ARC funds for 28 Appalachian counties. The package, worth nearly 30 million with other funds, includes 76 projects across health care, housing, roads, mine reclamation and more designed by local leaders and three Local Development Districts.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Richard F. Celeste says turnout is the main issue in the Ohio election, noting only 40 percent voted in the primary. He argues for team governance and criticizes the university funding system while inviting input from leaders and students. Celeste, 36, chairs the Ohio House majority whip role and won the May primary.
Ohio Liquor Control Director Richard E. Guggenheim announced the rejection of Bernard Wagner doing business as Bessemer Service Station York Two for a C-12 permit. The decision cites a June 4 investigation showing the sale of liquor at a gas station would prejudice public decency and order and encourage intoxicated driving. Kroger Co. has a pending C-2 permit for high powered beer and wine for carry out at the Glouster store, with about 45 days to process. Objections will be reviewed if filed promptly.
Karl E. Stewart, 45, is named executive director of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association 34 000 members. He has served as acting executive director since February and will keep his post as chief legislative agent. Stewart has worked for OCSEA since 1966 in several roles and is a native of Bexley.
An out-of-court settlement ends a personal injury lawsuit filed April 22 by Kendall E. and Beckey Dunfee of Middleport and Terry D. and Sandy Phalin of Pomeroy against Albert J. C McClain of Marietta Route 4. The suit sought 249237 dollars over a two-vehicle crash on April 16, 1973 at the Route 7 intersection with County Road 3.
Three OU students earned annual prizes for outstanding art. Elizabeth Mahrt and Thomas C Webb, June graduates, won Margaret Brown Krecker Prizes in art worth 150 dollars for senior printmaking painting sculpture or ceramics. Richard P Donahue, a junior, received the Lina Sidwell Rogers Award for exceptional art ability and imagination.
Washington reports that the country joined 57 others in urging a 10 year moratorium on whale hunting. Scientists warn several species face extinction as Soviet and Japanese factory ships and hunter flotillas chase quotas in Antarctic waters. yet yearly catches shrink, and fleets dwindle.
Barbara Dahl of 43 Ohio Ave earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry at Michigan State University during recent commencement exercises.
City Recreation Department to sponsor a hobby show at East Elementary School Thursday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m with certificates for the three most creative hobbies. Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Lowell Howard to receive an outstanding judicial service award. An award is given to judges with a current criminal docket as of 1973 year end. Tuesday 8 36 a m Esmond Brandeberry Coolville Route 2 from Elmwood Rest Home Tuppers Plains to the Homestead Nursing Home Lancaster.
Ohio University Geography Director Dr. Hubert Wilhelm reports a thermograph and hydro-thermograph were stolen from the Porter Hall weather shelter. Value over $600. department lacks funds to replace. Rooftop station was ransacked May 28 while weather data collection continues with substitute gear.
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