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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1973
Page
2
Mayor Barrett announces council moves to amend the city sidewalk sales ban to ease licenses and allow certain one day groups and downtown merchants with Retail Merchants Association approval. The measure keeps a $25 monthly license for peddlers and requires permission to operate on public or merchant zones.
The city planning commission heard three sewer plans for the south end, with a full system estimated at 250000 including a pumping station near Mulligan Road and Longview Heights. The panel will seek outside-city limits authority and study mobile home park violations along Route 56. Mayor Barrett reported Kroger and Ohio University discussions on E State Street developments and a 60 to 90 day plan submission after land lease.
The Alexander Local Education Association announces planned legal action against the Alexander School Board for not rehiring five teachers. The suit, filed by attorney William Lavelle in Athens County Common Pleas Court, argues dismissal procedures were not followed and that contracts were not legally terminated before the April 30 deadline, risking automatic rehiring.
Margaret J. Sigismund of 2537 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda announces that Denzel E. Jones has passed the state real estate exam and now works as salesman for her firm. Jones previously held multiple financial roles at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens 1954 to 1969 and later a hospital in Allegan Michigan until 1972. He resides at 102 Jamaica Way Punta Gorda.
The county fair board reported completion of fair plans and progress on a new grandstand at the Athens County Fair. Howard Stout said the five night fair runs August 7 to 11 with updated exhibits and a 1,600 seat concrete stand costing $26,000. The project, built by Athens Masonry and Permacrete Corp., will use local labor for finishing, and a new entrance near the county health building is being constructed. The roof may not be ready for this year’s fair.
The weather page reports mild conditions with tonight’s showers and possible thunderstorms and cooler but improving temperatures through midweek. It notes higher 60s to 70s Wednesday, lingering showers later in the week, and a broader national outlook of scattered rain across the eastern U S with warmer south and cooler north.
Eleesa Beasley of 24 Euclid Dr is named chairman of the Athens County Republican Neighbor to Neighbor campaign as James T. Shipman reports. The June door to door effort in Athens County and elsewhere seeks greater financial and political participation. volunteers are urged to write or call 593-3056.
Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. with restrictions in maternity and pediatrics. Two visitors per patient per hour in maternity. No visitors under 16 in pediatrics or maternity. Admitted patients include Mrs Phil Hess Kimberly Sands Essie Vance Christopher Guder Clarke Williams all of Athens Mrs Leonard Tripp McArthur Lawrence Malone Glouster James Taylor The Plains. Discharged include Mrs Clifford Brooker Mrs Thomas Burdette and daughter Vern Hogsett John Dane Mrs Cecil Wilson Richard Whitmore and Mrs John Herbert.
Public health nurses from Athens City County Health Department made 152 home visits and 48 auxiliary visits in April for treatment of tuberculosis, diseases, diabetes and other conditions. They held five clinics treating 235 people and administered 2832 vaccines including measles and polio programs. Tuberculin skin tests totaled 133 for children and adults.
The Fourth District Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Michael D. Sorbin 39 Depot Street Athens. The court found the prosecution failed to prove guilt of receiving four speakers stolen from an Athens church beyond a reasonable doubt. Sorbin was previously found guilty in Athens County Municipal Court on Oct 1 1971 with a $100 fine and 30 days in jail.
The Athens Fire Department emergency squad aided two people Monday evening. At Kimes Convalescent Center 82 year old Bess Jones lapsed into a coma and died after transfer to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Later Clark Williams 75 from 63 Elmwood Dr was transported to O'Bleness with a possible heart attack and admitted for treatment.
Glouster officials advance the Police and Fireman Festival set for May 31 at the Civic Center. Booth space remains available for vendors as organizers promote square and round dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Mayor Meade proclaims May 25 and 26 National Poppy Day with Leta Westfall chairing the event aided by the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW.
Otis Chandler publisher of the Los Angeles Times will speak at 8 15 p m Wednesday in Ohio University Memorial Auditorium as a highlight of Communication Week 73 He will also receive the Carr Van Anda award for enduring contributions to journalism Chandler a 1960 Times publisher and current vice chairman of the board of directors holds directorships with the Associated Press and the American Newspaper Publishers Association He is a Stanford graduate and has earned multiple journalism honors. Warren Guthrie Standard Oil PR director will speak at 10 a m Wednesday in the Forum Theater Radio TV Building with an informal lunch discussion at Baker Center after the program.
Athens High School seniors Laurie Hess Diane Ellis David Wilhelm and Allan Penson spoke to Athens Rotarians about their participation in the 27th World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati April 13 and 14. They discussed Germany in Europe and East West relations with insights from European and American officials.
Nelsonville Mount St Mary Hospital Guild schedules its quarterly dinner meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Blue Room. President Mrs. Cathryn Rosser says past guild presidents will be recognized at the session. In Wellston, mayor's court fines total for three cases: William Dalton $20 plus costs for reckless operation. Roger McFadden $10 plus costs for improper passing. Douglas Brown waives and pays $19 for open flask in an auto.
Water customers in the Le-Ax area whose lines were installed under the A-3 contract may have service restored by calling the plant office. Meters are set and water is available. Call 698-4641 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, except Saturdays.
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