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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1974

Page

2

Agreement On Union Vote Procedure Near

Ohio University students employed by the university near agreement on union election rules. SWU and OU officials discussed who may vote, turnout thresholds, and central balloting with Memorial Auditorium as a voting site. SWU leaders elected officers including Mark Satchwell as president and a runoff set for vice president.

Herb Amey Ohio University Student Workers Union Ward Wilson SWU Claude Sowle Memorial Auditorium Wilson Mark Satchwell Satchwell Dan Johnson Joe McGowan Susan Sumner Steve Cerny

Highway Setbacks and Funding Hurdles Delay Appalachian Projects

State transportation officials report delays in Appalachian funded road work as funding gaps, right-of-way acquisitions, and environmental reviews slow progress. Officials note bids hinge on federal approval and state matching ability, with delays in Route 124 funding and ongoing estate sale benefits for the Salvation Army and Red Cross.

McKenna Athens J. Phillip Rehley Appalachian Regional Commission Y Stimson Avenue Myers District 10 Max Farley Washington Gavin Plant Meigs Mines DOT Wilkesville Pomeroy Meyers Dorothy Dickinson Old East State Street Salvation Army Red Cross

Red Cross Faces Storage Strain At Athens County Chapter

Margaret Carney executive director says donations help disaster victims but storage space at 132 N Congress St is limited. Basic items like bed linen towels and dishes are kept and given immediately while heavy items and clothing cannot be stored due to space, but contributions are tax deductible.

The Red Cross Margaret Carney Athens County N. Congress St

Sigma Chi Raises Funds for Xenia Disaster Victims

The Sigma Chi fraternity at Ohio University raised 1776.11 dollars during Siglympics week in cooperation with the American Red Cross to aid victims of the Xenia disaster. The annual philanthropic event spans several activities to collect donations.

Sigma Chi Fraternity Ohio University American Red Cross Xenia Siglympics Sigma Chi

Weather Outlook and Campus Charity Event Summary

Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with lows in the 40s. Saturday will be sunny and cool with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Ohio forecast shows showers Sunday and Monday then fair Tuesday with highs in the 60s to 70s and lows 30s to 40s. Yesterday high 61 low 52. Weather data credited to Ohio University and observers. Campus charity drive across Athens City and County by six sororities and dorms raised funds with decorous events and Siglympics at Putnam Field. Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega and Wilson Hall earned top trophies in serenade, skit, and overall points. Kathy Longo and Sharon Baily won Miss Venus and Miss Siglympics respectively.

Ohio Athens Court Street Washington Union Streets Wilson Hall Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Putnam Field Sigma Chi Fraternity Ron Strah Mark Twotchel Chi Omega Sorority Kathy Longo Sharon Baily

Construction Could Begin After Sunday Creek Bid Date

Bids for Sunday Creek Valley Water District construction will be opened May 29 at noon in the Dover Two garage district office. If bids come in under estimates, construction could start within 30 days. Tap fees rise after bid opening. grants and loans have funded the project, serving parts of Ames Athens Bern Canaan Dover and Trimble Townships.

Sunday Creek Valley Water District David Frey Frey Sunday Creek Dover Two Square Mile Athens County Ames Athens Bern Canaan Dover Trimble Twps Ohio Department of Natural Resources Burr Oak Reservice Homer Omen Millfield Elsworth Holden Paul Brown Route 13 John Law Chauncey Earl Brown Don Anderson

Primary Polling Locations Listed in Athens County Changes

County Elections Director William Howe lists a dozen polling place changes for Tuesday's primary due to re-precincting. The complete locations cover Athens Ward and county towns including Nelsonville Amesville Chauncey Glouster Lodi York and Doanville with venues like armories churches schools and city halls.

Athens County William Howe Athens Armory Athen Central Avenue Church Grange Hall Convocation Center K of C Church of Good Shepherd Morrison School East Side School DAV East State Home County Welfare County East School City Hall Nelsonville American Legion Christian Church Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall Alexander East Alexander West Amesville Ames Twop Athens Baker Fairgrounds Athens East Athens North Athens South

Grants Awarded For County Four

Grants totaling more than 133500 have been awarded to Athens County and the city of Nelsonville for a legal adviser and training programs. Athens receives 64800 for an alcohol and drug treatment project spanning Athens Vinton and Hocking Counties through the Multi-County Mental Health Clinic in Nelsonville. Nelsonville gets funds for advanced law enforcement training and foster parent training for delinquent state wards. Local matching is 14839. The state has received about 120 million in federal crime funds since 1971 and funded nearly 2000 local projects.

Athens County Nelsonville Athens Vinton Hocking

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