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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
3
An Athens County Common Pleas Court jury was directed to find for O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in a suit by Mary Johnson of Athens Route 3. Johnson claimed a nurse aide negligently refractured her ankle during treatment in December 1969, seeking 47351 dollars.
Athens Fire Department emergency squadmen responded to two calls on Wednesday. At 4 45 p.m. Mrs Helen Whitsel 47 refused aid after being ill from sleeping pills at 300 Highland Ave. At 7 15 p.m. Frank F Klinebriel 60 from Nelsonville suffered possible heart condition at the Athens Mental Health Center and was given oxygen en route to Ogleness Memorial Hospital.
The Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development approved a 2587 dollar grant to Nelsonville for renovation and improvement of the municipal jail and law enforcement facilities. The grant will be matched locally with 2413 dollars under the state plan funding criminal justice projects nationwide.
Ted Jones was named chief of the Athens Police Department by Mayor Donald Barrett on a probationary six month term to become permanent in December. He had served as acting chief after Charles Cochran was suspended and demoted in April amid a residency dispute, which the Civil Service Commission recently dropped.
Cullison relocates to Athens with wife and two month old son and begins work after employment with the Division of Wildlife Fish Management. Jones plans a training program to teach the new patrolman priority items within the department.
The Rev. Paul Johnson of Chauncey Christian Church announces a Tuesday parish house distribution from 10 a.m. to noon offering free new clothing shoes and slippers to needy area children.
The Athens Board of Control accepted Horton Co. bid 13760 for a Fire Department emergency squad vehicle. Horton beat Braun bid but met all specs including cabinets and an Armstrong quiet zone floor. Delivery is 45 working days after contract and chassis receipt, barring delays due to strikes parts or acts of God. NEW MARSHFIELD Debbie Ward omitted from Waterloo Elementary final six weeks honor roll.
Harold Shields of the Code Enforcement Office reminded operators to schedule housing inspections by August 26. Archery lessons are open for ages 12 and up, held at Bird Arena Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm from June 25 to July 25, fee two dollars. Jo Ellen Ita at 593-3960 or the department at 592-2423 for details. Violations include operating without a permit or failing minimum standards with fines up to 500 dollars. To set appointments call 593-5033.
The playground hours at West Elementary School have been revised. New times are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 30 p.m. to 4 40 p.m. The city recreation department announced the adjustments.
William Carsey named commander of the Athens post of Disabled American Veterans. Other officers include Paul Brooks Ralph Baker Robert P Carsey Homer Baird Bert Wigal Herb Hart and Frank Kerchel. Members meet 8 p.m. Friday at the Home Street DAV building with refreshments after.
The hospital lists visiting hours 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m with maternity restricted to 2:30–3:30 and 7–8 a.m. Two visitors per maternity patient. Several new admissions listed by name and location across Athens and nearby towns. Discharges include Mae Guess and others. A note on The Book of Kells highlights Trinity College Dublin’s famed illuminated manuscript.
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