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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1972

Page

3

Harris and Jones Appointed to Fire and Police Posts

Mayor Donald Barrett announced Harland Harris as fire chief succeeding Charles Dalton and Theodore Jones as police special investigator promoted to captain. Jones will oversee case continuity and court preparation, while coordinating with other agencies. The appointments come as the city plans remodeling and new communication equipment for the police.

Donald Barrett Harland Harris Charles Dalton Theodore Jones Harris Athens Jones Barrett Captain Jones

Athens Dems plan voter drive and fair booth for fall vote

Athens County Democratic candidates led by Lawrence Grey map a joint campaign focusing on voter registration and transport for voters. They will staff a booth at the county fair and open a downtown headquarters likely in the Security Bank Building while coordinating shared campaign literature and a sample ballot. Meanwhile the city funds request for police upgrades and remodeling faces state and federal funding shifts, with new communications gear and a renamed city hall expansion planned.

Lawrence Grey Athens Security Bank Grey

Sales Jump On Liquor Specials In 27 Stores

A state liquor store sale started June 16 boosted weekend retail liquor sales in 27 outlets by 50 percent. Total sales rose to 355 284 from 236 836 the prior weekend. Notable gains occurred at stores 211 Columbus 176 Akron and 179 Akron. The sale covered 137 items at cost plus ten percent and aimed to clear slow movers near state borders.

Columbus Liquor Control Richard E. Guggenheim Athens Ohio Akron

Fine and Suspended Jail Term Given in Indecent Exposure Case

Richard Riley of Columbus was found guilty in Athens County Municipal Court of indecent exposure after a June 15 incident on Congress Street. Judge Roger Jones fined Riley 50 dollars and costs and suspended a six month jail term on the condition he remain law abiding for two years. Riley plans an appeal. Also heard were guilty pleas for driving while intoxicated by James Buffington Peter Christensen and Miles Cain with fines, jail days, and license suspensions, plus other traffic offenses.

Richard Riley Columbus Athens County Athens Congress Street Riley Roger Jones Jones Michael Nolan James Buffington Peter Christensen Miles Cain Albany Ohio State Patrol James Jacobs Nelsonville Samuel Maze Parkersburg

Square Dance Set Saturday On East Green

A free square dance for students and area residents will be held Saturday on the Ohio University East Green off E Union and Stewart Streets. Dancing runs 8 30 to 11 30 p m with music by John Russell and the Murphy Boys. Sponsored by the Center Program Board. In rain the event moves to Nelson Commons.

Ohio University East Green E. Union Stewart Streets John Russell the Murphy Boys The Center Program Board Nelson Commons

Auto Clubs Distribute Tour Guides in Ohio

Auto Clubs of Ohio distribute thousands of free brochures detailing historic and scenic spots across the state. One guide covers a motor trip through Hocking Hills with Lake Hope and Lake Logan and sites like Old Man's Cave and Cantwell Cliffs. brochures available at AAA Auto Club of Southern Ohio, 89 Columbus Road.

Auto Clubs of Ohio Hocking Hills Lake Hope Lake Logan Old Man’s Cave Cedar Falls Ash Cave Cantwell Cliffs Conkle’s Hollow Rock House AAA Auto Club of Southern Ohio Columbus Road

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