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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1971

Page

2

Hechler to Speak at Earth Conference I in Athens

U S Representative Ken Hechler of West Virginia will visit Athens on April 4 for Earth Conference I a two day regional event on strip mining and energy consumption Hechler backs a proposed federal bill to ban strip mining and is among 15 speakers for April 4 5 agenda includes university professors students and environmental advocates examining natural resource impacts and energy needs Sessions begin 645 p m April 4 in Baker Center Ballroom with Hechler at 7 p m The conference is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Student Council on Pollution and the Environment EPA division and the Athens Ecology Group.

U. S Ken Hechler W. Va Athens Hechler House of Representatives United States Richard Lancione Bellaire A .G. Lancione Ohio General Assembly Baker Center Ohio University William Beale Belpre Hight Theodore Voneida Case-Western Reserve University Maid Ahmad Lancione Alfred E. Mattox Cumberland The Sierra Club Louisville David Bedan St. Louis University Grover Little Izaac Walton League Kenova Jack Loeffler Black Mesa Defense Fund Santa Fe N.M Eugene

Alexander High School Fourth Six Week Honor Roll Named

Principal Raymond Brooks released the list of students on the fourth six week honor roll at Alexander High School. Earning all As include freshmen Jeannette Sickels Teresa Kirk Sarah Kane, sophomores Daphne Layne David Mace Greg Brooks, junior Angie Reinhart, and seniors Jim McClain Debbie Mitchell and Mike Stanley.

Alexander High School Raymond Brooks Jeannette Sickels Teresa Barbara Jordan Sara Mace Mark Metts David South Walter Baumgaertel Kathy Saylor Elaine Bricker Clifford Canter Betty Turner Vicky Buckley Bill Pidcock Nancy Hayden Annette Duckler Joy Humphrey Sue Gault Debbie Henthorne Kim Harrel Diane Kyle Lesa Dearth Jane Scott Sonja Escue Sue Meeks Debbie Thomas Laura Webb Ruth Kayser Esther Hudnall Robert Pincel Jen Higginbotham Christina Dawson Mary Elliott Bill Curry Laucille Gambill Margie Jeffers Bonnie Zimmerman Steve Radcliffe Nancy Brown Danny Smith Teresa Perry

Aircraft maintenance career field seeks recruits

The expanding use of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft in U S Army operations increases the need for aircraft maintenance specialists. Athens recruiter Sgt William Maxwell says guaranteed assignment can be earned by enlisting, with training in engine and airframe repair hydraulics and avionics servicing. Contact 86 N Court St 593-3022.

U.S. Army Athens William Maxwell Army Maxwell N. Court St

Ruby Dee to Star in Poitier Film Buck and the Preacher

Hollywood AP reports Ruby Dee has signed to star with Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte in Buck and the Preacher for Columbia. Poitier and Dee previously appeared together in A Raisin in the Sun.

Hollywood Ruby Dee Sidney Poitier Harry Belafonte Buck and the Preacher Columbia Picures Poitier Miss Dee

National forecast calls for rain snow in mountains

The forecast covers from the Pacific coast to the north and central Rockies with rain or showers and snow in the mountains. Expect rain in the Carolinas and snow in Virginia and the upper Great Lakes. Temperature readings: yesterday high 41, low 29. normal trends and humidity cited.

Pacific Coast Rockies Carolinas Virginia Upper Great Lakes

Miller Seeks POW Commission in House Address

Rep Clarence E Miller announces legislation to create a POW MIA commission with family and civic group representation. He cites humanitarian aims and urges North Vietnam to release or comply with Geneva Accords while leveraging third nation pressure.

Tenth Clarence E. Miller Nixon North Vietnam South Vietnam Miller Hanoi Clude World Church Councils International Red Cross U. S Southeast Asia

Southeast District Science Fair Held at Ohio University

About 150 junior and senior high students from 11 southeastern Ohio counties participate in the Southeast District Science Fair on the Ohio University campus. Displays open 8 a.m. to noon with projects ranging from drug effects on animals to water pollution studies and solar system theories.

Ohio Ohio University Junior Academy of the Ohio Academy of Science Porter Hall West Green Richland Avenue Clippinger Hall New South Green University Terrace Ronald Issac OU Georgraphy Issac Ronald Cappelletti OU Physics

Coolville PreK and first grade sign up event

Coolville registration for prekindergarten and first grade is set for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coolville Elementary School. Health nurse Phyllis Jackson will discuss immunization and begin giving vaccines to new and returning students with notice requirements by April 1. Parents should bring birth certificates and any prior shot records. call 667-3122 with questions.

Coolville Phyllis Jackson Athens City County

Birth At O'Bleness Hospital In Athens

A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. David Chapman of Athens Route 1 a son. Admissions include Cheryl Kirkendall Ronald Carmichael Jr Clyde Phillip all of Athens Marie Batista Oak Brook Ill Steven Denney and Elmer J Althouse both of Albany Route 2 Phyllis Keaton Glouster and Cynthia Davis McArthur Route 2. Dismissals list Eden G Bitzer Joseph B Adams Wilka May Mrs Charles Lent Mike Marshall transferred to Camden Clark Memorial and others.

Cheryl Kirkendall Ronald Carmichael Jr Clyde Phillip Athens Marie Batista Oak Brook Ill Steven Denney Elmer J. Althouse Albany Phyllis Keaton Glouster Cynthia Davis McArthur Eden G. Bitzer Joseph B. Adams Wilka May Charles Lent Mike Marshall Camden-Clark Memorial Ralph Anderson Rodney Dotson Larry King Dee Williamson Darlene Sapp Anthony Trisolini Samuel W. Frost William Willard Marquis V. Ross

Columbus Office Restructures Food Stamp Service Area

The Athens field office closes and leadership shifts to Cleveland. The Columbus office now serves Athens Hocking Vinton Morgan and Perry counties plus central and southern Ohio. Meigs Gallia go to Cincinnati. Remaining offices: Akron Cleveland Dayton Toledo Youngstown Columbus Cincinnati.

Lumbus Athens Hocking Vinton Morgan Perry Ohio Meigs Gallia Cincinnati Zanesville Columbus Portsmouth Dennis M. Doyle Midwest Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Canton Lima Mansfield Akron Cleveland Dayton Toledo Youngstown

Dental Check Ups Planned for Beacon School Enrollees

About 50 enrollees from Beacon School and ATCO received dental check ups this week in a clinic sponsored by the Association for Retarded Children and Adults. Dr. William Duckler and Dr. Richard West conducted checks using Mental Health Center facilities. A second check is planned for April 1 for those who missed the first. Letters notifying follow up work will be sent.

Beacon School ATCO Association For Retarded Children and Adults William Duckler Richard West Mental Health Center

Ohio artists invited to design November Aging conference program

Older Ohio artists may enter a nationwide contest to design the program for the November White House Conference on Aging. One winner per state advances to the national contest, with entries due by April 28 and winners announced at the May 5–6 Ohio Governor's Conference on Aging at Veterans Memorial in Columbus.

Ohio White House Division of Administration On State Departments Columbus

Plains Receives EPA Grant for Sewage System

Washington announces a $138,800 Environmental Protection Agency grant to The Plains for sewage collection system construction. This adds to a prior $69,400 EPA grant, bringing total EPA funding to $208,200.

Washington Plains Environmental Protection Agency 10Th District Clarence Miller Miller EPA

Special Olympics in Southeastern Ohio Sponsored by Athens Jaycees

A Special Olympics for the mentally challenged residents of seven Southeastern Ohio counties will be held next month under the sponsorship of the Athens Jaycees. The event is scheduled to bring together participants and volunteers for this community effort.

Special Olympics Jaycees Ohio Athens Jaycees

Service Members and Film News Highlight Local Ties

Army 1st Lt Samuel Littlepage of Point Pleasant completed a 16 week helicopter pilot course at Ft Wolters Texas and will train at J Rucker Alabama. Spec 4 Charles Spencer of Point Pleasant was promoted in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. Brian Keith signed to co star with Dean Martin in Something Big. Athens County Association for Retarded Children and Adults hosts Olympic events at OU. Participating counties include Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton and Washington.

Army Samuel %. Littlepage Atty Samuel D. Littlepage Chandler Dr Point Pleasant Army Primary Ft. Wolters Tex Charles G. Spencer Carl E. Spencer 101St Airborne Division Vietnam Spencer 506Th Infantry New York Brian Keith Dean Martin U. S Ohio University Athens County Association For Counties Athens, Gallia Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton Washington

Two Radios Stolen From BXO Building

Thieves broke into the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad signal department HQ near Shafer Street late Thursday night or early Friday and took two walkie talkies worth 150 dollars. A $15 jacket was also stolen. The B and O depot in Hamden was entered. Vinton County Sheriff said the intruders did not get the safe open and nothing else was taken.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Signal Department Shafer Street Athens B&o Hamden Vinton County Dale Zinn

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