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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1974

Page

2

Man, 53, found beaten to death near Nelsonville

Eldon Robert Hardy, 53, was discovered beaten in his home off Route 33N near Circle Hill. A Fairfield County man is jailed for questioning and another suspect from Hocking County is sought as authorities investigate a fatal skull fracture with blood on the porch and a shattered front door. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Nelsonville.

Athens County Nelsonville Paul Brown Eldon Robert Hardy Hardy Old Circle Hill Brown Robert Butts Michael Nolan Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Identification Joseph and Ada Kirkendall Hardy Darrel Robert Hardy Juanita Mae Freeman Dixie Bailey Columbus Teresa Hardy Verna Barnhart Elsie Williams Guysville Wanda Kathleen Whitsel James Florida Joe Richard Lorain Johnson Funeral Home Richard Lupton Hocking the Plains

Mrs D Augustine Wins Coin Flip For Precinct Post

Frances D Augustine won a coin flip to become Democrat precinct committeeman for Athens Baker precinct defeating incumbent George McBride who tied with 47 votes in last week’s primary. Both can didates may request a hand recount within five days. The board also approved high school voter registration for 18 year olds before the November general election.

Frances D’augustine Athens Baker George McBride D’augustine McBride Athens County Board of Elections

AHS Swing Choir Performs For Kiwanis Club

The Athens High School Swing Choir presented contemporary and traditional songs at the Kiwanis Club meeting at The Ohio University Inn. Under Vera Smith the 22 singers showcased selections including West Side Story pieces and a Patriotic Parade medley.

Athens High School Kiwanis Club Ohio University Inn Vera Smith Martha Evans Krupkey

Ohio State Park Reservation System Attracts Strong Early Use

The new Ohio state park campsite reservation system reports 18,286 bookings across 12 parks since February 1. More than 300 sites are reserved daily, with 1,881 bookings for Memorial Day weekend. Reservations can be made 90 days in advance at Ticketron outlets, via mail, or at Sears and Shillito's locations. fees include a service charge plus per night camping rates.

Ohio East Harbor Indian Lake Delaware Pymatuning Salt Fork Mohican Hocking Hills Dillon Lake Hope Hueston Woods Stonelick Cowan Ohio State Parks Cowan Lake Nye Ticketron Inc Sears Akron Youngstown Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Steubenville Portsmouth Shillito’s

Weather forecast for May 14 1974 period

Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Thursday to Saturday bring variable cloudiness with a chance of showers around Friday and highs in the 70s with lows in the 50s. Data from Ohio University Geography and observer Mrs Colmer.

Ohio University Dept. of Geography C. L. Colmer U.S

Arab Official to Speak on Middle East Peace Prospects

Dr Hathem Husseini permanent representative of the Arab League in Washington D C will address Middle East peace prospects at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Ohio University Math Auditorium Room 235 The OU Arab students organization sponsors the visit which will highlight Palestine Day His Jerusalem native PhD from the University of Maryland and his address is open to the public.

Hathem Husseini Arab League Washington, D.C Middle East Ohio University Math Husseini OU Arab Students Organization Jerusalem University of Maryland

Bond Forfeitures From Athens County Court List

A report lists multiple bond forfeitures from Athens County Municipal Court for offenses including red light violations, open container, speeding, stop sign infractions, intoxication, and driving while intoxicated. Individuals across several towns were cited, with varied fines and costs. some faces jail time or license suspensions.

Athens County Clarence A. Covington Youngstown James P. Robinson Chillicothe Stanley J. Curtin Jr Amesville Patrick T. Costello William C. Crawford Hayes Hall Donald G. Stetts Fred J. Takavitz Jr Carriage Hill Ronald Elwood Bail First St William M. Eberly Columbus Paul Capostasy Richland Ave Shayne Staley Tighe Rome Steven P. Herman Kent Bruce H. Mills Russell Lee Rayburn Daniel C. Sassen Jr Cleveland Craig D. Shoup Trotwood Gregory A. Garrett Parkersburg Deborah Hawlk Avon Place Dolores H. Yovanovich Akron Eugene A. Cain

GPAs and Local Election Notes Highlight Glouster Area

Alexander High School valedictorian Sara Mace holds a 3.93 accumulative GPA. Glouster resident Chester Parks won a write-in for the Democratic county central committee from Glouster Two precinct in last Tuesday's primary. O'Bleness Hospital reports injuries to Diane McCormick in Bromley Hall and illness for Elmer Bobo of The Plains.

Sara Mace Alexander High School Messenger Glouster Chester Parks Atkins St Democratic County Central Committee

Fertility Drug Takes and The Editor's Code Message

The AP reportedly uses coded takes to signal article placement and topic. A note explains fertility drug coverage indicating take 2 follows a paragraph ending with pregnant. The system promises streamlined editorial handling.

Associated Press

Trustees Consider Phase-Out of School of Architecture

Executive VP Taylor Culbert urges studying the phase-out of the School of Architecture after the Curriculum Council recommended funding from nonacademic sources. The plan hinges on external funds and budget constraints, with Culbert opposing tuition increases and favoring reserves to cover potential 75 76 income shortfalls.

Taylor Culbert Culbert College of Fine Arts Architecture Curriculum Council

City planners await HAVAR guidance on residential care facility rules

The city planning commission will seek state and local guidance on residential care facilities before acting on HAVAR's zoning request. Mayor Barrett will obtain ordinances from the Ohio Municipal League, plus a solicitor's opinion on HAVAR materials and defined terms. The panel discussed limiting zones, precise definitions, and incorporating HAVAR rules into the housing code. Barrett urged action, while noting no formal zoning change request has been submitted.

City Planning Commission Hocking Athens Barrett Gerald Mollica Mollica Planning Commission Alan Geiger Geiger HAVAR Hava Group Commission Phil Goldsberry Sherwood Forest Commis

Alexander High School to graduate 94 seniors Sunday

Graduation day for 94 Alexander High School seniors features a 2 p.m. Baccalaureate with guest speaker Joe Bishman and an 8 p.m. commencement where students will speak. Other elementary graduations follow May 20 through May 22 with named speakers including Raymond Brooks and Vincent Ford.

Alexander High School Joe Bishman Waterloo Albany Raymond Brooks Shade Vincent Ford David Noah

You're Never Too Old To Hear Better Beltone Offer

Chicago Beltone announces a free non operating Beltone hearing aid model for those who hear words poorly. The tiny unit weighs under a third of an ounce and is worn at ear level with no body head wiring. No cost or obligation. request Dept. 9738 Base Electronics 4201 W Victoria St Chicago IL 60646.

Chicago Ill Beltone Odel Base Electronics W. Vicoria Street

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Fairfield County Lancaster Hocking County William Howe Kiwanis John Biddle Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Barney L. Baker Anthony J. Parkis Angel Ridge Road Patrick L. Podpadec Mentor Julieann F. Boynton Kurtz St Galen E. Rife Mike Stine Kirk Dave Mowery Logan Michael R. Moschell Middletown Gregory W. Chaney New Marshfield David I. Crowther Solon Frances J. Barnes Millfield Steven Roy Barker O’bleness Memorial Hospital Clarence Bricker Earl Smathers Charles McAfooes Ernest Champlin Lawrence Shields Francis Ponticus Alex Adkins Michael Boaz Charles McDonald John Pennell James Tinkham Charles Guseman Johnny Swart Luella Moody Jerry Phillips John Bolin Charles Gaskella Chauncey Sammie Mash Donald Roush Letart W. Va Virginia Moore Phillip Wade Douglas Cox Barbara Shaukis Mabel Darrington Gary Hogue Robert Everett Mull Dunfee Roxanne Groff Charles Wasie Emergency Diane McCormick Room Bromley Hall O'Bleness Secems Elmer Bobo the Plains, Ill O’blenesa of School of Architecture University Sion Goldsberry Roman Dorothy Warmke Beechwood Estates Alexander Harold Neal Perry Deborah Lynn Pidcock William Shannon Pidcock Harold Bryan Pratt Clifford John Pullins Dennis Blaine Reinhart George Conrad Rowley Gregory Norman Saylor Steven Craig Sewell Douglas Bruce Shafer Jeannette Belle Sickels Roger Daniel Smith Jimmy Allen Stout Laura Jean Theiss Stephen Wesley Thomas Betty Elizabeth Turner Daniel Thomas Walsh Lee Clarence Welch Randy Williams Trinece Ann Williams Timothy Chris Wilson Daniel Greg Wootan Donald Thomas Wright Carol Dailey Wright Loraine Woodruff Dennis Richard Zoulek W. Union St
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