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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1977

Page

9

Residents push Marcus Lohr for Albany Schools top post

About 100 residents petition to nominate former superintendent Marcus Lohr for the Albany School job as Supt. Raymond Brooks retires. The board reviews candidates and aims to decide in a few weeks while also approving bids for school additions, bus chassis, and other district actions.

Heidi Knap Albany Alexander Raymond Brooks Marcus Lohr Annalene Reynolds Lohr John Gibson Edwin H. Davis

Athens Officials Say No Gay Rights Complaints

City leaders and the Athens Community Relations Commission report no discrimination complaints from gays in the area. Clergymen polled also say no gay rights complaints have been filed, with Mayor Barrett and Councilwoman Katz signaling conditional support and interest in an ordinance if needed.

Athens Council Community Relations Commission Dade County Fla Anita Bryant John McDonald Athens Community Relations Commission Donald Barrett Phyllis Katz

City says tree on private property after lightning strike

The city responded to a lightning damaged tree on South May Avenue but could not act as the tree sits on private property. A resident said the limb was not cut despite requests, and the falling limb narrowly avoided two cars Monday. Street Superintendent Weisenbach visited Sunday and Monday and informed the owner but no action was taken.

South May Avenue Phil Goldsberry Goldsberry George Weisenbach Weisenbach

Democratic Women Plan For Picnic

The Athens Area Democratic Women's Club hosts a family picnic Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Lenore Sickels home Route 56 near New Marshfield. Members bring a covered dish and table service. President Phyllis Scrubbie says municipal candidates have been invited and will recruit workers. Call 593 6216 if unable to attend. A brief business meeting follows.

Athens Area Democratic Women's Club Lenore Sickels New Marshfield Phyllis Scrubbie

Logan Home Burglarized at Mulberry Street Residence

Thelma Montgomery reported a breaking and entering at 75 S. Mulberry St. early Tuesday. A cassette tape, jewelry box, a micro cassette, and an antique vase were taken after family members heard a door slam and a fan fall Monday night. an alarm clock had stopped at 10 06 p.m.

Health Agency to Open Area Health Planning Office in Ohio

Area Six Health Systems Agency Inc. will begin operations as the health planning body for an 18 county region in Southeastern Ohio. An organizational meeting is set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Marietta College Room 124 Thomas Hall. Open to the public, officers for 1977 78 will be elected.

Area Six Health Systems Agency Inc Thomas A. Closser Ohio Marietta ASHSA Ohio Health John Ackerman Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation of Athens Southeastern Ohio Health Planning Association of Cambridge OVHSF Sechpa Thomas Hall Marietta College

Briton Detained After Bus Incident in Athens

Stephen Granger a 30 year old gardener from Yorkshire was taken to the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center after allegedly assaulting a woman on a Greyhound Bus en route to Athens. The bus from Parkersburg to Athens stopped after Granger tried to jump off and grab the steering wheel. No charges will be filed. Community Mental Health board meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Geriatric Center conference room.

Stephen Granger Yorkshire England Athens Greyhound Parkersburg Granger Betty J. Brooks Paxton Neb Charles J. Wolbers Route 33 East State Street Community Mental Health and Retardation Services 648 Geriatric Center Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center

Clinic Plans Move Central Office to Athens

The community mental health clinic for Athens, Hocking and Vinton Counties will consolidate Nelsonville and Athens clinics into one central office at 2 S. Congress St. Athens. Beginning July 5 outpatient services will be offered from the Athens site while satellite clinics remain in Logan and McArthur.

Athens Hocking Vinton Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Logan and McArthur Athens County Alan O'Leary S. Congress St O'Leary Logan Clinical Services Community Mental Health and Retardation Services

AMA vote rejects Laetrile push for nonprescription sales

The American Medical Association rejected a committee proposal to permit over the counter Laetrile sales. Delegates warned lowering standards could fuel quackery. officials noted Laetrile shows no proven drug value, carries cyanide risk, and has caused at least one death.

San Francisco AMA Alfred Faber House of Delegates Jack Schreiber Ohio House American Medical Association

Athens May Pool Public Works Funds for City Jail Plan

Athens council and officials weigh using 426000 in federal Local Public Works funds to back a city county jail costing 750000 to 800000. The school board hesitates to surrender its share, while Nelsonville and county leaders push for a jointly owned facility with shared administration and costs. July 11 is the deadline to decide fund use.

Steve Robb Messenger Athens Alan Goldsberry Nelsonville Max Adkins Joe Johnson Jerry Adams Phyllis Katz Karen Harvey Katz Art Marinelli Adkins Goldsberry Harvey

Canoe Trip Planned by Audubon Society Members

Audubon Society members and guests plan a canoe trip Saturday from Rockbridge to Logan. Participants meet at the Hocking Canoe Livery on Cheiftain Drive at 1 p.m.

Logan The Audubon Society Rockbridge Hocking Canoe Cheiftain Drive

Ohio Public Utilities Commission Sets Hearing on Fuel Clause

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio schedules a public hearing in Case 76-534-EL-FAC Subfile A to review Ohio Power Company's fuel cost adjustment and procurement policies. The hearing is on Monday June 27, 1977 at 10:30 A.M. at 180 East Broad Street Columbus OH 43215. Public may attend and present information. Randall G. Applegate Secretary.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Ohio Power Company Commission East Broad Street Columbus Ohio

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