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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1972

Page

2

Sowle Weighs Developments for Old OU Airport Land Lease

Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle doubts final plans for leasing 67 acres of old airport land will be ready for the March 13 trustees meeting. He may call a special session to resolve details after talks with Col. R. Wilson Neff and Vice President Martin Hecht. Lease proposals envision a motel restaurant and a discount department store complex.

Ohio University Claude R. Sowle Martin Hecht Col. R. Wilson Neff Ohio Public Works Sowle

Youth culture and 4-H adviser recognition at AthensKiwanis

4 H supervisor Charles Knotts told the Athens Kiwanis Club that youths fall back on adults when faith in themselves wanes praising 679 Athens County 4 H members and a goal of a 10 percent rise in 1972 He also noted ongoing adviser recognitions and the need to extend reach. The same meeting covered OU personnel decisions and changes to The Post publishing board and editorial role.

Athens Kiwanis Club Ohio University Inn Charles Knotts Jackson Kiwanis Club Athens County Athens Don van Nostran State Personnel Board of Review Sowle Personnel Board the Post Post Publishing Board Student Activities Board Post Board of

Ambulance funding moves forward in Athens County plan

Athens County commissioners heard that funding for ambulance equipment may be available, though an embargo on 1972 fiscal funds delays progress. The multi county district would cover 3000 square miles and 213000 people with a proposed $465000 DOT grant and a $586000 ARC operating grant.

Greg Black Ohio Athens County Dan Lloyd Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Ohio Department of Health Lloyd Athens Meigs Vinton Hocking Jackson Gallia Lawrence U.S. Department of Transportation Appalachian Foundation Department of Transportation Jack White C & E Hardware of E. State Street

Appeals Of The Plains Property Appeals Trial Set

Athens County Probate Judge Harold J. Rose schedules a nonjury trial for April 3 to hear appeals of The Plains sewer and water assessments totaling about 2 million dollars funded mostly by federal aid. Four appeals may be dropped. preliminary hearing Thursday at 2:30 p.m. will address assessment concerns and district boundaries. Residents include Darrell and Margaret Gorby Roger and Mary Shafer Don Newsome Carol Newsome Carl and Maude Michael Blaine and Linda Michael Mrs Herbert Thompson and Grant Michael.

Athens County Harold J. Rose Plains Plains Water and Sewer Cleveland Pring Ball Rose the Plains Darrell and Margaret Gorby Roger Mary Shafer Don Newsome Carol Newsome Carl and Maude Michael Blaine Linda Michael Herbert Thompson Grant Michael Athens County Humane Society Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co May Avenue Athens

Probation Sought On Shock Terms For Katz

Michael Katz a 22 year old former Ohio University student from New Jersey pleaded guilty last fall to cultivating marijuana and faces a motion in Athens County Common Pleas Court to suspend his prison sentence. Katz was arrested August 4 by sheriff's deputies at a Millfield area trailer and sent to Mansfield Reformatory six weeks ago. He testified to discuss possible early release under Ohio's shock probation terms.

Athens County Common Pleas Lowell Howard Michael Katz Ohio University New Jersey Millfield Katz Mansfield Reformatory Howard Athens County Ohio

Ohio University Alden Library Special Exam Week Hours

Special exam week hours for Alden Library Ohio University list open times Sunday to Thursday March 12 to 16 from 8 a.m. to midnight with Friday March 17 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday March 18 8 a.m. to noon Young People’s Room hours Sunday March 12 2 to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday March 19 Spring vacation hours to be announced.

Ohio University Alden

Weather Data Summary From Ohio University Report

Yesterday high 49 and low 25 today with 26 percent humidity at 9 a.m. Precipitation none yesterday. month total 1.52 inches, normal 3.74. Year total 7.72, 0.03 above normal. Sun sets 6 28 p.m. rises 6 52 a.m. Barometer 29.87 inches, steady. Data from Hocking River readings via U S Observer C L Colmer.

Chauncey Driver Gets Jail Term

John Barnhart 63 of Chauncey was sentenced by Athens Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter to seven days in jail and a $200 fine for driving while intoxicated. His license was suspended 60 days after pleading guilty. Barker Coolville Route 1 faced $25 fine for stealing electrical breakers. total value $8.77. Betty Harris 38 Ashville pleaded guilty to driving left of center. fined $10. George Lisk 24 Marietta pleaded not guilty to DWI. preliminary hearing set March 21.

John Barnhart Chauncey Athens Franklin Sheeter State Patrol Barnhart Barker Buckeye Mart Betty Harris Ashville George Lisk Marietta Nelsonville

Athens Rotary hears John Wilhelm on dual Mexico views

John Wilhelm, dean of Ohio University College of Communication, spoke at the Athens Rotary noon meeting. He presented two films on Mexico shown simultaneously to depict both tourist and Mexican perspectives.

John Wilhelm Ohio Universitys College of Communication Athens Wilhelm Service Club Mexico

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