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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1972

Page

5

Incumbents fare well in Ohio party primaries

Incumbents fared well in Ohio state legislative primaries though some losses occurred. State Sen. Bishop Kilpatrick lost in a realigned district to Thomas E. Carney, while Oakley Collins led a three man GOP race for the 92nd District House seat after redistricting. Republican and Democratic leaders warned earlier about controversial tax and strip mine positions impacting results.

Tahlman Krumm Associated Press Bishop Kilpatrick D-Warren General Assembly Thomas E. Carney Charles Kurfess Bowling Green GOP Clyde A. Brooks Rodney Hughes Fred Hadley Bryan Robert Wilhelm van Wert New Concord Sam Speck Richard Vergarix Cambridge Mack Pemberton Columbus Ross G. Heintzelman Canton James Thorpe Dletown David S. Holcomb Dayton Max H. Dennis Wilmington Senate Ronald M. Motts Parma Douglas Applegate Steubenville Warren House James Baumann Claude Fiocca Akron George Tablack Campbell James Mueller Chesterland Arthur Bowers Ironton Oakley Collins Health and Education Committee Ralph Welker Otis Fulks Collins State Apportionment Board

McGovern Delegate Wins in Athens County Precinct Races

Ohio University physics professor and Athens County campaign chair for George McGovern, Jerry Adams, wins a Democratic precinct seat in Ward 2 Precinct 2 with 79 votes to 45 for James A. Balding Sr. Other contested precincts see Arthur Marinelli Jr. 54 over Jacqueline Cortez 34 in Ward 4 Precinct 1 and William Wilson 58 over Sylvia Cochran 25 in The Plains. Republican and unopposed county committee results follow with many named voters and write-ins.

Jerry Adams Ohio University Athens County George Aie Adams James A. Balding Sr Athens Balding Arthur J. Marinelli Jr Jacqueline Y. Cortez William H. Wilson Sylvia B. Cochran Plains Granville Crow Lenore Sickels Adah Virgene Martin Helen Six William Addis Virgene Thomas Vaughn Gwilym Willard Wright Ruby Darst Garnet McBride Etta Foster Richard Rypma Homer B. Gall Fred W. Weber II John Cline Edward S. Robe Vernah Gardner Leona Burson Charlie Ben Laughlin Willis Johnson Stella Studer William Mechem Violet Hollenbaugh William Howe Gregory Frank Earl Hilleary Richard Adams Juanita Hart Boyd Williams Margaret Everett Louise King

Two Levies Pass and One Defeated in Athens County Ballot

Athens City approved a 4. mill renewal 4 365 to 1 036 while Trimble Local won a 4.7 mill levy 410 to 306. Federal Hocking failed to raise taxes by 6 mills 786 to 446. Supt Henderson praised campaigns led by Herman Humphrey and others.

Athens County Athens City Trimble S. T. Henderson Athens Herman Humphrey George Sasser Trimble Local Pt Saat

Albany Man Injured In Auto Crash

Donald Bolin of Albany suffered a badly injured elbow in a two car crash on Route 681. His car overturned after crossing left of center into Wallace Fetty's auto. Bolin was taken to Parkersburg St. Joseph Hospital by two passing motorists and deputies noted Fetty is a 31 year old from Langsville Route 1.

Donald Bolin Albany Parkersburg St. Joseph Hospital Bolin Wallace Fetty Langsville

Student Clean Up Planned

A town clean-up involving 800 to 1,000 Ohio University students will be held Wednesday evening under Keck Distributing Co sponsorship. The group will begin at 6 p.m. from the Convocation Center, man about 20 trucks, clean downtown and main streets, ending at the county fairgrounds for disposal and a Keck beer party for participants.

Ohio University Keck Distributing Co Columbus R. Kenneth Kerr Keck Convocation County Fairgrounds Kerr Keck Company

Caterpillar Control Advice Released by Extension Agent

Athens County Extension Agent Kenneth Ackerman issues guidance on eastern tent caterpillar control. Early spraying with Sevin or Malathion is advised, using 1 1/2 tablespoons per gallon of water for 80 percent Sevin powder, best within two weeks of hatching, with label precautions observed. Caterpillars inhabit wild cherry apples and crabapples, nesting in limb crotches.

Athens County Extension Kenneth Ackerman

Six Injured In State Collision On Athens E State Street

Six people were treated for minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Athens E State Street. Gregory Farley 20 drove left of a median at 40 mph colliding with Herman Barnes 57 causing Barnes car to slide back 20 feet. Farley was cited for unsafe operation.

Athens E. State Street Belpre Gregory Farley E. State Route 33 Herman Barnes Millfield O’bleness Hospital Farley Barnes Gary Phillips Belore Athens Medical Center Linda, Leeland Jane Smith

Woman Hurt In Accident In Athens

Beth Roberts twenty of Convent New Jersey was hospitalized after a rear end collision on Richland Avenue caused by Winfred Wendling Athens Route 5. Roberts had head and neck injuries and was released the next day. Sandra Markin and Kenneth Markin suffered neck injuries as their car was struck and pushed.

Beth Roberts Convent N.J O’bleness Athens Athens Fire Department Winfred Wendling Richland Avenue Miss Roberts Wendling Roberts Sandra Markin Radcliff Route 1 Kenneth Markin Markin

Students Aid City Clean Up

Athens mobilizes Ohio University volunteers for May clean up as trucks collect students Wednesday at 6 p.m. Ronald Bretz says teams will sweep litter citywide and gather at the fairgrounds on W Union Street for an informal party.

Athens Convocation Center Ohio University Ronald Bretz Service Safety Fairgrounds W. Union Street

More Streets Slated for Athens Summer Resurfacing

Athens officials plan to expand the summer roadway project after F H Brewer bid 56 353 on an 82 000 estimate for 22 streets. Mayor Donald Barrett says additional streets can be added at the same cost ratio, with a priority list to be released later by Safety Director Phil Lip Goldsberry.

Athens Donald Barrett F. H. Brewer Brewer Phillip Goldsberry

Logan City Schools Levy Wins Voters Approve Six Mill Renewal

Logan City Schools Superintendent George Saribalas thanked voters for their overwhelming approval of the six mill renewal operating levy. He praised district patrons for understanding the financial support and extended thanks on behalf of the Board of Education, staff, and students. Eight quarterbacks turned out for spring football practice at Notre Dame.

Logan Logan City George Saribalas Saribalas Board of Education Notre Dame

Engineering Facilities To Be Visited By Miami Professor

Dr. Bert Nelin chairman of electrical engineering at the University of Miami will visit Ohio University avionics and electrical engineering facilities Thursday and Friday. He aims to become acquainted with personnel activities facilities and projects concerning instrument landing systems proposals and ongoing R D work.

Bert Nelin University of Miami Coral Gables Fla Ohio University

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Ohio State Legislature Robert Shuck Findlay Michael Oxley Shuck Thomas Pottenger Cincinnati Liance Frank Mayfield Lawrence Hughes Ethel Swanbeck Huron Joseph Hiestand Hillsboro Bellefontaine Paul Gillmor Howard Knight Robin Turner Marion Stanley Aronoff Donald E. Lukens Mid McGovern Shirley Whan Shirley A. Hultgren Harry Crewson Alan E. Moore E. E. Rathburn Clarabel Alichney Thomas Smith Roger Finley Thomas Rose Harley Ross Jean Charle Alexander Prisley Robert Whealey Linda Lewison John Thomas Cady William A Arthur Smith Ralph McKibben Howard C. Hanning Raymond Augustine Bessie Goodin Helen Scott Wayne Wingett William Schall Frank McCreanor Larry Bycofski Charles Stephenson Andrew Roback Harry Sharp William Russell Joseph Nedermeyer James E. White Thomas Sarchet Samuel Buffington Harry Henry Charles Cone Joan Dillinger Opal Castle Dewitt Walker Heloise Sisson Elmer Jones Bonita Finder Amy Jo Moody Phillip James Roy Walsh Ralph Rowell Rosemary Kayser Ray Bobo Don Campbell Wilma Minear Carroll Eddy Lowell Burnelle Frank Grubbs Ralph Hines Sam Johnson Chester Lowry Fred Cavey Linda Rittenour Mary V. Coen Fern Dye Russell Daugherty Ralph Lightfritz Paul Hibbard Earl Lowry Paul D. Jones Peter James Brady Edward Conley Jr Russell Adams Harold Withem Sasser C. W. Montgomery III Pol. Adv Paul F. Ploutz Lowell B. Howard Court of Common Pleas Caterpillar Control ANB Chaolis dSen Laughlin The Athens National Bank F.d.1.c
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