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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1972
Page
3
Seven cases will be presented to the May session of the Athens County Grand Jury on Wednesday for possible indictments. Charges include writing checks with insufficient funds, dispensing drugs illegally, conspiracy, receiving stolen property, and nonsupport. The grand jury is expected to reconvene in June.
Charlie Ben Laughlin, a lifelong Athens County resident, pledges regular township visits to serve all citizens without regard to age or sex. He asks for support at the upcoming election.
Quinton Andre Johnson 22 of Washington DC arrested by Athens and Ohio University police and confined to Franklin County Jail in lieu of 30000 dollar bond on charges of kidnapping and interstate transportation of Eleanor Williams 25 of Washington FBI says Johnson faces maximum life sentence if convicted Charges filed by FBI before U S magistrate in Columbus Williams said Johnson abducted her from Washington to Athens at gun point She was deposited in Pickering Hall on Ohio University campus and called for aid Police found a pistol and marijuana inside the car Johnson sat in front of Pickering in a car owned by his brother and the vehicle was impounded by Athens police
A car carrying six people including four Sprigg children collided head on with another vehicle on a Washington County road injuring all riders. The Sprigg family sustained facial injuries and scrapes while the driver Oneta Sprigg suffered a broken kneecap. Steven Douglas Jeffrey and Kathie Sprigg were treated and released by Monday morning. Paul Thompson of Coolville Route 2 was cited for driving left of center.
Admission list includes Grace Pickney Harry L Hoffee Mia Russell George Taylor John Hodges Stephanie Lynn Carsey Henry Bratton Albert Daugherty Phyllis Morgan Jose Hernandez George Horner Maude Whyte Maude Whyte Nelsonville John Crum Russell Sewell Chandler names and routes noted. Dismissals list include David L Chase Gregory Chapman Ronald Adams Jane Strausbaugh and many others.
The Dance Notation Bureau with NEA aid trains 10 reconstructors who can recreate and direct dance scores using Labanotation the most precise system for recording dance. The program began early in 1971 with works offered to dance companies for a nominal fee.
The Small Business Administration will offer low cost long term disaster loans to Logan County homeowners and businessmen after an April 12 cloudburst. The downpour dumped three inches of rain in parts of the county and indirectly caused a gas explosion in Bellefontaine that damaged a business building and prompted evacuations within a nine block radius.
Empress Farah criticized Iranian police as ill mannered and inconsiderate during a speech at the Police Academy. Cadets reportedly cheered the empress, while police officials did not comment on the remarks.
Richland Area volunteers toured the Graham Chapel area for 45 minutes after a 1:05 p.m. alarm reported by a woman claiming smoke near the church. Firemen found no fire, noting distant smoke from burning trash may have caused the sighting.
Athens Police Captain Charles Cochran and Ohio University assistant director William Kane are named co recipients of the Grand Jury Award for effective grand jury presentations. Ball notes awards reflect investigation and arrest procedures evidence handling and report preparation. Cochran 17 years in the force Kane 18 years with university and patrol. They will receive plaques.
Elza McComas marks 82nd birthday at Victor Perry home with Bill Edwards and Ricki Pickett. Guests include Ellen Facemore and McComas family. Several families from Athens Albany McArthur Decatur and nearby areas attend 4 H Panorama at Pomeroy and visits to Ney Carpenter and Marl Galaway homes.
Ohio Muskie delegates in the Tenth District press for a Gilligan favorite son slate as Muskie slows active campaigning. Athens attorney Lavelle calls Muskie a quitter while Brundige disputes full opposition, and Rose Marie Thomas argues Muskie can unite the country and beat Nixon.
Ryger Dale Mulford returned home after hospital care at Holzer Medical Center. Sandra Mulford of Columbus spent a weekend with her parents, Dale Mulford and family. Numerous relatives from Rock Springs, Dayton, Columbus, Akron, and Marysville visited local families, while Jividen family moved near Cleveland for work.
Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F. and A.M. meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple for the Entered Apprentice degree. District deputy R. Hinkle of the 17th district will attend as official guest. Pins honor 26 years of membership. Lunch will follow.
The Red Cross bloodmobile will stop at the First United Methodist Church in Athens on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A stop at Nelsonville occurs the day before. ROTC sponsors the annual May blood drive with Scabbard and Blade aiding. about 200 volunteers support each visit and a 50-member staff works day of event.
In Athens County polls open Tuesday from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m for the Ohio primary election. Voters in Nelsonville Third Ward Precinct Two move to the Episcopal Church from the former Methodist Church location.
Trade unionism has grown in Ireland but only 53 percent of workers belong to unions. Total members: 386 800 in the Republic and 263 000 in Northern Ireland. In the Republic 57 percent are male and 43 percent female. in the North 66 percent are men and 34 percent women.
Nelsonville notices say the St. Andrew's Catholic Women's Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Mary Jacobs at 814 Canal Street for the gathering.
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