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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1973

Page

2

Case Goes To Grand Jury

An Athens Route 2 man Lowell Wooten was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury on a concealed weapon charge after pleading guilty in Athens County Municipal Court. Bond remained at 1000 dollars. Other Thursday cases include Athelstan intoxication guilty with 25 dollars fine, Hilferty failure to register vehicle dismissed, Stone marijuana no contest with 10 day sentence pending appeal, Gerstenberger and others bond 500 each with inventory motion denied. 37th Division Veterans Association will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post Home to discuss Ladies Night and summer activities.

Athens Robert Rinfret Veterans’ Association American Legion T. Crossen

Car Fire Ends No Call Stretch for Athens Firemen

Athens firefighters answered a call at the west entrance of the Athens County fairgrounds on W Union Street. The car owned by David Dowler caught fire from a short circuit in the starting motor. they found the blaze out upon arrival and ended the incident by disconnecting the battery with no damage reported.

Athens Athens County Fairgrounds W. Union Street David Dowler Walker St

Weather Outlook Shows Rain From Plains To Deep South

National forecast calls for widespread rain Thursday from the northern Great Plains into eastern Texas and Louisiana with snow flurries in the Plains. Colder air arrives along the northeastern seaboard while the Ohio valley sees milder temps and a weekend shower chance. Local outlook expects clearing tonight with sleet and sun Friday and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.

Great Plains Texas Louisiana Plains States Seaboard Ohio

Millfield Woman Struck and Robbed

Catherine Whitesel of East Millfield was attacked in her home early Thursday and hospitalized with a scalp laceration after two intruders forced entry through a back door. They robbed her, taking a purse, $15 cash, and 200 checks. a blunt instrument was used but not recovered. Deputies described one suspect as 12 to 15 years old and the other in his early 20s.

Millfield O’bleness Memorial Hospital Catherine Whitesel East Millfield Athens County

No Jobs Available in Logan for Biweekly Period

Logan’s Employment Service Bureau reported no job openings for 476 unemployed during the biweekly period ending March 17. Unemployment claims started in Logan totaled 40 with 169 continued, while Athens had 72 initial claims and 195 continued.

Logan Employment Service Bureau Athens

Water Unit Acts on FHA Term

Sunday Creek Valley Water Association trustees moved to meet FHA conditions for federal funding. Legal counsel David Frey said a letter of intent will be sent to FHA to change the association from a non profit to a water district a political subdivision. The group seeks a roughly $900000 loan to build a water system using Burr Oak and serve members in the Sunday Creek Valley area.

Sunday Creek Valley Water Association Farmers Home Administration David Frey Board of Trustees FHA Frey Association SCVWA Burr Oak Sunday Creek Valley

Rummage Sale Planned by Nelsonville Circle at Church

Esther Circle of First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville met at Mrs. Albert Barber's home to plan an all circles rummage sale set for April 6 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the church basement. Mrs. Burley Blair reported on Minneapolis and St. Cloud areas in the Year Book of Prayer. Mrs. R. H. White discussed Wonder and be Astounded about protests against change. Hostesses for April are Mrs. Roy Snackenberg and Mrs. Alfred Joy. Miss Shirley Hartinger of 242 N Lancaster St. is hospitalized in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus in Room 6025 for surgery.

Nelsonville Esther Circle First Presbyterian Church Albert Barber The Presbyterian Church Burley Blair Minneapolis St. Cloud Minnesota R. H. White Roy Snackenberg Alfred Joy

Ceramics Seminar Date Set at Hocking Tech College

NELSONVILLE The Hocking Technical College will hold its annual ceramics industry seminar March 28 and 29 at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge on campus. Architect Robert Weedy leads two days of sessions on industrial operations and related topics.

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Robert Weedy HTC OSHA Roy Palmer

Sheriff Warns on Illegal Trash Dumping in Athens County

Athens County Sheriff Paul Brown warns that anyone identified dumping trash along highways will be prosecuted. He notes multiple reports of illegal dumping received by his office and urges residents to deter unlawful disposal.

Athens County Paul Brown Brown

Barrett Surveying Municipal Salaries In Ohio Cities

Athens Mayor Donald Barrett orders a survey of municipal salary scales in ten Ohio cities to compare with Athens pay structures. The move follows a Fire Chief Harland Harris request for a 13 percent raise, with findings to inform the city council finance committee and broader pay policy. Barrett notes longevity pay and a seven-step scale may change to attract and retain workers. He also announces water treatment plant work installing back flow valves, possibly causing oily tap water and rust signs but not disrupting service, expected to finish this week.

Ohio Athens Donald Barrett Barrett Harland Harris Ironton Portsmouth Chillicothe Tiffin Ashtabula Marietta Piqua Xenia Kent Bowling Green City Council

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