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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1972
Page
3
Wilbur Mender argues for tighter regulations on strip mining and reclamation in Ohio. He urges citizens to pressure legislators, cites high walls as hazards, erosion and siltation threatening streams, and devaluation of nearby land. He says operators should bear the costs, not taxpayers, and calls for sloping back fill or terracing to fix the issue.
The U S Navy unveiled Seafarer and Airman Programs offering shorter three year enlistments. Seafarer provides on the job training in three apprenticeships and Airman guarantees an aviation unit assignment. Open to 17 year olds with a HS diploma for older entrants. starting pay is 288 dollars monthly plus benefits. Information available from Athens Navy Recruiter at 86 North Court Street, Athens.
A one car accident on Route 56 a mile west of Route 69 sent three youths to Ohio University's Hudson Health Center in Athens. Cheryl Fox 20 and Lynne Halgreen 21 of 114 North Court Street Athens suffered bruises and abrasions when the car overturned near a tree. Their conditions were listed as good Monday.
Pete Buerhaus a Logan High School senior received an Outstanding Chemistry Projects Award from Ohio University during the Ohio Junior Academy of Science district science fair for a water pollution project. In separate incidents William Cotter 21 Albany injured in a nonfatal crash and Melvin Francis 21 Athens uninjured in another wreck on Route 33 near Logan. Ray Smith 32 Logan cited for driving while intoxicated after a collision with Creighton Lehman 61 Haydenville.
Six members of the Alexander Future Farmers of America Chapter attended the national farm machinery show in Louisville Kentucky. Attendees were David Perry Dan Wooten Jim Stout Jim King Jack Jordan and Jeff Robinson. Supervisors were Clifford Wooten and John Hamill. The chapter also elected new officers Gayle Chesser President Grant Johnson Vice President Lynette Dougan Secretary Debbie Perry Treasurer Gina Chesser Reporter David Llewellyn Sentinel and Larry Facemyer Student Adviser.
Robert Hagen of Gov. Gilligan’s staff will be principal speaker at a Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Nelsonville on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Athens County Democratic Executive Committee chair William Hoffman says Hagen returns after aiding the governor’s program. Tickets are $5 and available from candidates, precinct committeemen or at the door.
Susan Marsh and Ron Argabright named Wellston High School March Seniors of the Month. Susan excels in bands chorus and NHS while editor of Hi Times and active in X-Ray staff. she plans Eastern Kentucky State University. Ron played football and track, enjoys tinkering with radios and repairs, and intends to work after graduation.
Fire crews from Ames-Bern-Amesville F D responded at 4 45 PM Sunday to an abandoned garage on a Dr Abbott Smith farm off Route 50A Route 691. No loss reported for the unused structure as firefighters also doused a grass fire Friday on Dan Simons farm Route 329 caused by burning trash sparks.
Mrs. Andrew Hardy of Glouster Route 3 welcomed a daughter. The admission list includes Ray Collett, Craig Chalfant, Tarek Eddib, Harold Fawcett, Goldie Carsey, Eldon Barrows, and many others from Athens to Glouster and nearby towns.
A sequence of pairings shows names and addresses across Ohio communities including Coolville Nelsonville Glouster Athens and Jacksonville. The listings pair individuals such as Mary Rupe with George Rupe Rex Wollett with Joan Wollett Regina Davis with Jimmie Davis Pamela Romine with Ronald Romine Janet Fierce with Ronald Fierce and others.
Athens High School presented Lark with four full houses and sympathetic audiences over four nights. Director Mary Jo Bowes praised the cast for meeting a serious dramatic challenge and credited Ray Abraham for organizing the technical work. Bowes received roses and a charm for her play bracelet at closing night.
Kangaroos are a lucrative but controversial resource generating about 23 million dollars annually. National Geographic Society reports 1.5 million kangaroos killed yearly for pet food shoes fur toy products and gourmet tail soup amid sheepmen concerns. Also mentions custody suits involving Nancy Erwin and Susan Chadwell.
Officers were elected and amendments discussed at the Athens Society gathering held at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric offices. Wilbur D. Mender was re elected president Henri Seibert named vice president Mrs John Baldwin treasurer and corresponding secretary Cathy Swindell recording secretary and directors elected for one two and three year terms Jody Smith Debbie Otte and Donald Stout. Anna Rose reported on humane education plans in local schools and a county wide education program was set to develop. Seibert noted the new Public Law 91 579 Animal Welfare Act affecting warm blooded and laboratory animals and mentioned HSUS action influencing the presidency.
Waterloo Township cemeteries will receive a spring clean-up starting Wednesday. Residents may retrieve or arrange to save decorations on plots by calling Ernest Whitlatch at 664-2555.
In a survey doctors report using Preparation H to relieve painful hemorrhoidal symptoms. They say it provides prompt temporary relief for hours and helps shrink swelling when tissues are inflamed. Ointment or suppositories are common forms.
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