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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1975
Page
2
Budgets were compiled by senior administrators and presented to trustees in a special meeting planned for 3 p.m. today. OU’s incoming president Charles Ping, due to take office Sept 1, was seen observing but said he wanted a break from the budget as it was being finalized under direction from campus leaders.
State Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson reports first half 1974 homestead rollback reimbursements and exemption payments sent to Athens and Vinton Counties. Athens received 217097.23 for rollbacks and 61266.69 plus 1225.33 admin costs for exemptions. Vinton received 28257.17 for rollbacks and 11866.87 plus 237.34 admin costs. Each county got 2 percent of exemption totals for administration. senior residents age 65 or older with income 10000 or less must file once with their county auditor unless their status changes.
The state auditor’s office reports $9 million in June gasoline tax distributions. Adverse economic conditions reduced County and Township shares, per Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson. Local examples include Athens city 8660, Nelsonville 3444, Albany 552, Amesville 215, Buchtel 344, Chauncey 922, Coolville 358, Glouster 1371, Jacksonville 420, Trimble 285, Logan 5003, Murray City 466, Middleport 1957, Pomeroy 2202, Racine 524, Rutland 471, Syracuse 527, McArthur 1493, Wilkesville 126, Zaleski 257, Cheshire 253, Rio Grande 343, and Vinton 245. Each county received 30000 and each township 1000.
The Golden Wings 10 8 CB Radio Club of Southeastern Ohio hosts Fund Raising Enterprises Inc photographers this weekend. Profits from $5 portraits plus $1 handling for 8 x 10 color photos go to the American Cancer Society. Call Mrs. James Kisor 797-2588 or Mrs. Noah Fouty 797-4541 or Mrs. James Tedrow 592-1435 to schedule.
Athens Masonic leaders plan a new 4800 square foot temple on Carpenter Street west of the Ohio National Guard Armory. Seven bodies from Athens and county will meet there after leaving the Albany Temple. Construction to start soon with completion hoped for this fall. Bob Martin is contractor.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological Survey issued a color illustrated leaflet about Ohio coal. It covers mining, geology, coal reserves and industry, explains coal formation and content, and includes a map. Education Leaflet No. 8 costs 15 cents and is available in Columbus.
Rio Grande College awards its second Pauli Graham Memorial Scholarship, worth 300 dollars, to junior Charles M. Mark Jago of Malta Route 1. He will be a senior and the funds cut tuition by 100 dollars each quarter, based on financial need merit and contribution to speech and communications fields.
Rio Grande College Rio Grande Community College reports 264 students in the first summer term. Of these 124 are from within the four county district and Ohio residents outside the district, with 140 in college courses and workshops. Over 1,480 credit hours are planned before July 18. second session begins July 21.
Eastern Athletic Boosters sponsor a chicken barbecue and pony pull at Eastern High School for July 4. Barbecue serves starting 11 a.m. pony pull begins 1 p.m. weigh-ins start 11 a.m. Three pony classes: 1050, 1350 and 1650 pounds.
City council committees consider extending municipal pool hours this summer. Councilwoman Pat Gyi aims to meet before July 7 to discuss action, while Councilwoman Phyllis Katz proposes a resolution urging extended hours. Mayor Barrett warns of budgeting inconsistencies as the pool runs 71 hours weekly with 20 for lessons.
Washington AP report notes substitutes without fall contracts may still qualify for unemployment benefits if they meet state rules. Ford signed an appropriations bill June 13 denying summer benefits for teachers with contracts for both terms, though NEA says some laid off or no contract teachers remain eligible.
James Kidd, president of the Southeastern Ohio Black Lung Association, and West Virginia Black Lung Association representatives met U S lawmakers to discuss extending the black lung program past 1981 and expanding benefits. They spoke with Rep. John Dent and Rep. Carl Perkins, with Perkins supporting the legislation to speed its passage. The group also met Rep. Clarence Miller and Arnold Miller of the United Mine Workers of America.
The Temple United Methodist Women met at Mrs Don Comer home with Mrs Murl Galaway as program leader using a Mother's Day theme. The Carpenter Baptist Busy Bees held a combined meeting and work session at Columbia Town House preparing for a rummage sale. Various local residents and families including the Brooks Jordan Stout Perry Culwell Gaston Gillogly Quivey and others were noted as visiting hosting or convalescing in Athens rural and Columbus areas.
IRS relied mainly on confidential informants described as not the best people to gather data for Operation Leprechaun targeting Miami area taxpayers. The program grew to a web of informants who instructed and paid others, with some informants spying on each other.
Stock and modified tractor pulling events set for Saturday by the Ames-Bern-Amesville Volunteer Fire Department. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. with contests starting at 7 p.m. Total prizes reach 400 dollars. Stock classes at 5,000 7,000 and 9,000 pounds offer 40 20 and 10 dollars. entry 7 dollars. Modified classes at 5,200 and 7,200 pounds offer 50 30 and 15 dollars. entry 10 dollars.
Mountville family returns from a Florida trip with stops at Inverness and Clearwater Beach while other relatives from Columbus Newark and Chillicothe visit in Ohio. Reunions include McConnelsville High School class of 15th reunion at Burr Oak Lodge. Local travel details mention Elyria Akron East Liberty and East Liberty connections.
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