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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1971

Page

2

Van Dyke Barrett Victory Totals Reed in City Races

In a tight city election voters chose Van Dyke and Barrett in key precincts with Shepard limited to several wards. Ward by ward results show Van Dyke leading in Ward 1 and 4 while Shepard carried Ward 4 and other areas. Council races feature Stimmel Lands and Crewson unopposed in several slots with GOP incumbents and Democratic challengers planned for fall ballots.

Board of Elections Shepard van Dyke Cline Grueser Barrett Snediker Stimmel Lands GOP Sands Robert J. L. Lee Council Harry Crewson Gerald Mollica Lee Mollica Crewson Tad Grover Fred Weber II Howard Romine Dale Nitzschke Nolan Mace Fred Thomas Smith Barbara Daniel Smith Tuckerman Daniel Davis Kenneth Collins van Dyke Shepard Cline Grueser Summer Lands Weber Romine Total Auditor Lee Total Landis Rypma Collins Laughlin Nitzschke Green Centivany

Barrett Sees Uphill Battle for November Victory

Barrett reflected on potential November opponents, expecting a recount and an uphill race. He celebrated with family, checked precinct results, and plans a quiet home evening at 13 Canterbury Dr. He notes two party dynamics in Athens and aims to win over Republican voters. The piece also reports Harold B. Scott predicting modest Latin American export growth after 1969–70 rise to 6.4 billion dollars.

Barrett Doug Lynn Beth Ann Board of Elections Office Canterbury Dr Florida Thailand Tom Jan Cady New York U.S Latin America Harold B. Scott Bureau of International Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce

Variable Cloudiness With Mild Temperatures Through Thursday

Local forecast calls for variable clouds and mild conditions through Thursday with a chance of showers. Thursday and Friday highs in the mid 60s to low 70s, lows tonight in the low to mid 50s. National outlook shows showers Wednesday from Idaho to New York and Louisiana to Michigan, otherwise mostly sunny.

Idaho New York Louisiana Michigan

Voters Renew Levy in kFH School District

Federal Hacking voters approved a 3.6 mill levy renewal with 521 to 338 in a single-issue election. Six of twelve precincts backed the renewal while Canaan North Hockingport and Troy rejected it. 859 ballots were cast. Twig Six of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild scheduled a meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Phyllis Maurer’s Pinegrove Drive home.

Hacking Canaan North Hockingport Troy Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Phyllis Maurer Pinegrove Drive

Carnival Set Friday At Albany School

The Albany School hosts its annual carnival on Friday May 7 with dinner at 6 p.m. and carnival games opening at 7. Planned booths include fish pond witches den fortune telling bingo and the sale of cakes cookies and candy.

Albany

Mayor Faces Uncertain Path After Narrow Loss

Dwight Robinson tells the mayor he lost on Central Avenue while Van Dyke praises campaign effort and signals a possible return to private business. Supporters, including John Stinson, gauge next moves as the mood at Buckeye Cafeteria stays subdued after the defeat.

Central Avenue Dwight Robinson West Side van Dyke Buckeye John Stinson

Restaurant Construction Approved on Former Sara Cain Property

Cheshire Village Council approved Laughlin Vending and Music Co. plans to build a 24 by 55 foot restaurant on the site of Mrs. Cain’s former home. The project includes a lease purchase with Mrs. Cain and will replace the fire-destroyed nine room frame house. The eatery will offer regular and quick service meals.

Cheshire Sara Cain Laughlin Vending and Music Co Athens Cheshire Village Council Laughlin

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