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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1971

Page

3

Ohio Power delays plan reveal on Meigs and Gallia sites

Ohio Power officials in Canton refused to disclose details of plans for coal mines in Meigs County and a generating plant at Cheshire Gallia County. Reports link American Electric Power to land buys and potential conveyor or electric railway transport to Cheshire with possible use at a Cheshire plant or downstream plants on the Ohio River.

Ohio Power Co Meigs Gallia Ohio Valley American Electric Power Co Ohio Power Appalachian Power Co Cheshire Gallia County Meigs County Messenger Canton American Electric Power Point Inland AEP Ohio American Philip Sporn Grims Landing New Haven

Students Face Preliminary Hearing Over TV Theft Case

Two Ohio University students from Carriage Hill were charged with possession of a stolen color television and faced a lengthy preliminary hearing in Athens County Municipal Court. Hayden faces receiving stolen property and Dailey with aiding and abetting. Police traced the set to their apartment after an anonymous tip. Hayden allegedly bought it for 50 dollars. The TV was identified by a repairman and by police, with the pair cooperative during the investigation. The hearing remained in progress at presstime.

Ohio University Athens County Thomas Hayden Charles Dailey Carriage Hill South Green Building 13 Hayden Dailey Tom Thomas Thomas William Kane

Spring Cerebration Shindig Set at Ohio University

Organizers clarify Friday’s Appalachian Shindig occurs at 7 p.m. in Grover Center not 5 p.m. in Scott Quad. Food and drinks provided, attendees not required to bring meals. Morris Brothers concert and square dancing planned with instruments welcome. Spring Cerebration events are public. spellings corrected.

Ohio University Messenger Grover Center Scott Quad Morris Brothers

Policeman Streicher Suspended for Violation in Cincinnati

Police Detective Sergeant Thomas Streicher faced a 30 day suspension and demotion to specialist after being cited for conduct in violation of police regulations related to an incident on February 14 involving firing at a downtown adult bookstore. He declined to answer questions at a hearing and may appear before the city civil service commission.

Cincinnati Thomas Streicher Richard L. Krabach Streicher City Civil Service Commission

Memorial Hospital Births and Dismissals List

O Bleness Memorial Hospital notes several births including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Brady White Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs Clovis Betts New Marshfield Route 1. A long list names many patients and dismissals including Irene Toma and others while noting various Athens and surrounding area residents.

Brady White Athens Marshall Spradling Billy Joe Osborne Sr New Marshfield Clovis Betts Daniel Folden Nelsonville Alma Trainer Mark Hardwick Alvin D. Cline Oakey Phillips Orville Stover Lewis Hixson Anthony G. Trisolini Girard Krebs Douglas Mosier Albany Wiley Colburn Henry Albright Michael Gill Trena Elswick Guysville Sharon Kay Brown Millfield Homer Pierpoint David Moleski Jacksonville Wilbur Cartwright Glouster George Berry Radcliff Irene Toma Cleveland Frank Liskey Roger Stover Philip Devol Helen Cumley Jean Hess Dave Mathews Cecil Copeland Harvey Tschirgi Curtis Rutter Tracie Lynn Roberts Osborne Fulks Edmond Smith Richard McKibben Adelbert Patton Cecil Wilson Garth Beal Tommy Oldfield Suzanne Timmons Harlan Antle John Grim Arthur O. van Dyke Charles Johnson and Son Denny Thompson Lennie Campbell

Athens Ohio to Sell Four 1957 GMC Motor Coaches

The city council authorizes the Service Safety Director to advertise and accept bids for the sale of four 1957 GMC 31 passenger motor coaches. The ordinance declares an emergency to protect public peace and safety, effective upon mayoral approval.

GMC Athens Ohio Harry B. Crewson Catherine Phillips Eave and Shepard

Schoolman's Car Damaged By Vandals

Vandals smeared the superintendent C W Montgomery IIIs car with paint remover on the corner of Hudson Ave and Elmwood Drive in Athens Saturday evening. Police are investigating. A second report notes a break in at the Hocking River project toolbox behind Ohio University stadium with four quarts of oil a torch and a hose taken.

Federal Hocking Athens C. W. Montgomery III Coolville Hudson Ave Elmwood Drive Hocking River Linton Sickles

Gilligan Proposes Pay Hike Across Ohio State Jobs

Governor John J. Gilligan proposed a $166.8 million two year pay package for state employees starting July 1 with a 16 percent across the board raise. The plan includes automatic 5 percent cost of living increases after 1972, life insurance worth 1.5 times salary, cash conversion of vested sick leave at 25 percent, and pay range boosts across 200 job classes. The package totals $75.8 million in 1972 and $91 million in 1973, with the set of reforms aimed at aligning Ohio wages with nearby states and cities and with private industry.

Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan Gilligan U. S. Civil Service Commission

Pat Nixon Says She Enjoyed Teaching and Might Do It Again

First Lady Pat Nixon told White House guests at a reception for 300 wives of delegates to the American Association of Junior Colleges that she enjoyed teaching school in her younger days and would like to return to teaching if time permitted. She previously taught commercial subjects for four years at Whittier High School in California.

Washington Pat Nixon White House American Association of Junior Colleges

Lenten Services at St Jude Change to Tuesdays

Lenten services at St Jude Catholic Church are moved to Tuesdays. Catechism starts at 6 30 p.m Stations of the Cross at 7 30 p.m and Mass at 8 p.m.

Chauncey St. Jude Catholic Church

Southern diet themes in early 20th century South discussed

Dr. Sam Hilliard of Southern Illinois University outlined the rural antebellum South diet focusing on pork and corn. He described the hog meat syndrome, corn reliance, and regional food practices, including pot liquor and sowbelly, as well as his interest in beer can collecting.

Kathy Mauro Messenger Sam Hilliare South Hilliard Southern Illinois University Ohio University Porter Hall Ante-Bellum Hillard Mid-West Corn Belt Europe

Self-Employed Must File Tax Returns

Paul A. Schuster announces self employed individuals with net earnings of 400 dollars or more must file federal income tax returns and pay self employment tax. The 1969 act broadens filing rules. Schedule SE Form 1040 is required to compute Social Security tax. Copies of Schedule SE available at IRS office.

Cincinnati Paul A. Schuster IRS Southern Ohio Schuster

Man Cited In Mishap On State Route 78

James Podoski aged 68 of Murray City was cited for failure to yield the right of way after a two car crash on State Route 78 in Murray City. He pulled from a private drive into a car driven by Mary June Houck aged 31 of Shawnee. No injuries were reported.

James Podoski Murray City State Highway Patrol Podoski Mary June Houck Shawnee

Masonic Temple Plans Two Week Meetings in Athens

Two meetings are scheduled at the Athens Masonic Temple this week. Paramythia Lodge 25 F and AM will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday and Athens Commandery 15 KT has a 7 30 p m Wednesday session.

Athens

Preparation H Proposes Fast Relief for Hemorrhoidal Discomfort

Advertisement claims doctor-tested Preparation H provides hours of relief from itching and pain and helps shrink swollen hemorrhoidal tissues. It asserts no prescription is needed and offers ointment or suppositories as options.

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