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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1974

Page

2

Public Meeting Set to Discuss Recreation Priorities

City recreation priorities are to be discussed at a public meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The meeting follows a Friday committee vote authorizing Phase Three plans costing 895 500 with 50 50 funding potential from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Robert Ekey Messenger Phillip Goldsberry Goldberry Goldsberry Ohio Department of Natural Resources DNR Council First Jerry Adams Phyllis Katz Recreation Committee

Local Auto Dealers Appoint New Sales Managers

Blaine Riggs former Athens A P store manager joins Dale R Sanders Lincoln Mercury as assistant sales manager in charge of new and used cars. Jim Linscott named used car sales manager at Bob Hess Chevrolet Nelsonville with 25 years running his own auto sales and service business there.

Blaine Riggs Athens A&p Dale R. Sanders Lincoln Mercury State St Athens Sunset Drive Nelsonville Bob Hess Chevrolet Jim Linscott Jim Mary V Pat Pine Grove Mike Stowe Linscott General Motors Management Masonic Lodge Philadorian No. 157 Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus The Veterans of Foreign Wars

Jaycee President Chosen For Athens Chapter

Art Chatfield was chosen Thursday night as Athens Jaycees president succeeding Ed Mund Williams. Chaired at The Ohio University Inn, the election also named Charles Walker as administrative VP, Rick Kreiter programming VP, Dan McTurner youth and sports director, George Arnold treasurer, Tom Spaulding representative, Ed Peterson secretary, with new member candidates Jim Class and Phil Hill attending.

Art Chatfield Athens Jaycees Edmund Williams Chatfield Internal Revenue Service Ohio University Inn Charles Walker Rick Kreiter Credit Thrift Dan McTurner Athens Continental Cablevision

OU Grad Exhibits Photos At Upper Iowa University

Ohio University graduate Stephen D. Iseman, director of public relations at Upper Iowa University, will display a photo exhibit Friday and Saturday during commencement and alumni events. His work has appeared in national publications and he teaches journalism and photography at UIU in Fayette Iowa. Savannah 466 Guysville will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. Edward Mingus District Deputy Grand Master will visit. refreshments follow.

Ohio University Stephen D. Iseman Upper Iowa University Iseman Silver Image Columbus Bonaventure Gallery St. Francis College Fort Wayne Ind Fayette Iowa Savannah Guysville Edward Mingus

Variable clouds bring cooler temps tonight into Tuesday

Forecast calls for variable cloudiness and a cooler spell tonight and Tuesday with lows in the mid to upper 30s and highs in the upper 50s to around 60. Precipitation chances are 20 percent tonight and Tuesday.

FH Pre School Registration Set

Kindergarten registration for children in the Federal Hocking School District is set for May 14 from 9 30 a m to 2 p m at the Coolville center. Eligible are children five by Sept 30 1974 who will start kindergarten next fall.

Federal Hocking Coolville Center Sandy Knapp

Bank account seizures allowed for delinquent personal property taxes

Athens County officials confirmed bank account attachments for delinquent personal property taxes after a state AG ruling. County Treasurer Richard Coe expects faster collections, with possible action against large companies, while interest on savings accounts and CDs remains non taxable.

Athens County Michael Nolan Ohio William Brown Nolan Richard Coe State of Washington

Car Hits Athens Boy On Bicycle

An eight year old Athens boy, Adam Watts of East State Street, was hit by a car on East State Street at 2 40 p m Sunday and taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital by fire department emergency squad. The car was driven by Caroline J Rosser of Richland Avenue. Police said no citations were issued. Irma Crow of McArthur was injured when the car she drove rear ended another on South Congress Street near Clines Alley at 11 48 a m Sunday. Crow was cited for failing to maintain assured clear distance ahead.

Athens O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Fire Department East State Street Adam Watts E. State St Caroline J. Rosser Richland Ave Irma Crow McArthur O'Bleness South Congress Street Cline’s Alley Rebecca Powell Glouster Crow

Legislation Introduced By Request To Boost Vehicle Fees

State Sen. Harry L. Armstrong introduced Senate Bill 373 at the request of Ohio local government associations including the Ohio Municipal League and the County Commissioners Association. Coleman said the measure, an agreed bill supported by several associations, aims to provide more street and road funds via the motor vehicle license tax returned to local governments. He noted Armstrong’s history of backing local governments and that the bill reflects a joint request from local officials.

Harry L. Armstrong John P. Coleman Ohio Municipal League The Municipal League County Commissioners Association of Ohio County Engineers Association of Ohio Ohio State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks Armstrong Coleman County Commissioners Association County Engineer Association Township Trustees

Knights Templar Potluck Dinner and Meeting Set

Athens Commandery 15 plans a potluck dinner at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m meeting on Wednesday at the Albany Temple. Officers are asked to bring swords belts and chapeaus.

Athens Knights Templar Albany Temple

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