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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1971
Page
8
In Athens Ohio the Public Events Department faced a clash over a $1728 payment for 36 dozen navy blue neckties bearing the city seal. Real estate developer S Joseph Tankoos donated funds after the comptroller refused to approve the purchase, and he was later given a tie by Commissioner Bud Palmer.
A long listing of college basketball scores includes Ohio State over Michigan 91 85 and Miami over Western Michigan 80 69. Multiple pairings feature Dayton over Xavier 82 76 and Ohio University over Toledo 93 78 with numerous other results and tournament notes across conferences.
In Class AAA at Rio Grande Marietta defeated Logan 80 to 51 while Chillicothe beat Portsmouth 60 to 57. Class AA action saw Wellston 70 over Warren Local 68 and Wheelersburg 72 over Northwest 55. Additional games included Chesapeake 88 over Coal Grove 7, Paint Valley 63 over Greenfield McClain 60, Miami Trace 82 over Hillsboro 61, Nelsonville York 86 over Crooksville, and Glouster 36 over Laurelville.
Saturday NBA like scores show Phoenix 124 over Detroit 117 and Portland 102 to Los Angeles 112 while Chicago 129 beat Seattle 114 and Atlanta 134 defeated Buffalo 117. ABA East Virginia Kentucky New York Pittsburgh and West Texas Memphis and Virginia clash in listed matchups and standings with several games slated for Sunday.
In Philadelphia a mail order sale of plastic marijuana plants promoted a satirical stand on drug laws. Part proceeds reportedly supported the ACLU before the arrangement was dissolved as the group said it did not find humor in drug use and aims to challenge laws restricting harmless drugs.
Rep Warren GoemaereD Roseville called on Governor Milliken to appoint a three scientist committee to study mercury pollution in Michigan waters including Lake Erie and the St Clair River and to recommend solutions. He urged chemical firms accused of major pollution to fund the study at least in part.
New York City will seek court action Wednesday to challenge federal and state welfare laws. The city says it is discriminated against by being mandated to fund 29 percent of welfare costs, while the federal government funds other programs. Mayor Lindsay has pushed for a federal takeover of local welfare costs in a $2.2 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, up from $1.9 billion.
SPACE CENTER Houston AP Photographs show Apollo 14 astronaut Allan B Shepard hampered by the moon's surface as he whacks two smuggled golf balls with a makeshift club. Dr Gordon Swann notes a ball in a crater near the lunar module about 20 yards out.
London officials at Waterloo station struggle to identify the owner of a crown and a matching sword found on a commuter train. The lost property system processes about 130000 items yearly and sometimes uses detectives to trace owners.
The Associated Press and United Press International suspended routine emergency broadcast tests after a false alert circulated for 18 minutes. They said tests would resume on Saturdays only if a verification link is provided, and the FCC had proposed taking over wires for random-time tests.
The text lists advertising categories such as employment insurance business opportunities banks loans money wanted unfurnished rooms space for rent wanted to rent farm equipment farm supplies poultry and livestock feed and fertilizer pets and supplies boats and motors for sale motorcycles and bicycles auto parts and accessories automobiles for sale.
The notice outlines ad editing rights cancellation rules cancellations by 10 a m for same day papers and adjustments for advertising errors including single item corrections. It mentions rate per word per day with a 16 word minimum and office hours and lists division details for a vending opportunity with investment figures and contact prompts.
Local classified style notice urges readers to list property with Bing Gilbert Bingman Glouster and Phil Halbirt Realtors from Engelman Realty. It promises help to sell homes or farms and provides contact numbers 767 2477 and 593 6108.
Genevieve Ashton files for divorce against Keith Raymond Ashton with unknown address. Case heard in Court of Common Pleas, Athens County, Ohio. Hearing set for April 7, 1971. Attorney William A Lavelle listed. notices run February 22 to March 29.
Catherine E Phillips of 16 North Shannon Ave Athens Ohio has been appointed Executrix of Carl W Phillips deceased late of Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 17 1971 Judge Harold J Rose Probate Division Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio.
Estate of Scott E. Wilson deceased. Bernice M Wilson of 89 Second Street Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of the deceased in Athens County Probate Division 22 3-1 3-8 by Ohio Common Pleas Court.
Sealed bids for a tractor mower and attachments will be received by the Athens County Board of Commissioners at the County Courthouse until 10:00 A.M. EST on March 1, 1971. Specifications require a 12 HP riding mower, 4 cycle air cooled engine, 12 volt starter, hydro speed transmission, parking brake, and minimum 30 amp alternator, with attachments including a 48 inch rotary mower and 48 inch snow blade front mounted, plus rear chains. Trade-in offered for a Gravely tractor with attachments. bids may be rejected in whole or part. tax free bids required. by order JW Whaley Clerk.
The Athens Messenger advertises a 1971 Needlecraft Catalog offering a cap scarf and belt pattern set for all sizes. It lists air mail add on charges and ships via Laura Wheeler at Needlcraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York. Also promotes multiple crochet knit and quilt books with prices and brief descriptions.
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