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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1974

Page

2

Regional Council Discusses Richley Highway Update

Southeastern Ohio Regional Council met to hear State Transportation Director J. Phillip Richley present highway data. He explained the status of 2.5 million dollars promised for the Appalachian Highway and the administration's funding decisions affecting Sen. Harry Armstrong's bill.

Richley J. Phillip Richley Council Harry Armstrong Logan Republican Gilligan Armstrong Harry Carl Dahlberg SEORC Dahlberg Southeastern Ohio Regional Council John J. Gilligan State Board of Deposit Ohio William Baker Max Farley District 10 Marietta Ridley Congress Gavin Power Plant Meigs Mines

Coalition demands Sowle resign as OU president

A student coalition demands Ohio University President Claude Sowle and senior administrators resign. The group presented 51 demands to Sowle on Cutler Hall steps and urged a response within 24 hours.

Coalition Sowle Ohio University Claude Sowle Cutler Hall Today WOUB

Three Seniors to Speak at Athens High Ceremony

Athens High School will host commencement exercises on Thursday June 6 at 8 p.m. in the gymnasium. Three senior speakers were chosen by vote: Doug Ellwood John Locke and David Wilhelm all in the top ten percent of the class per sponsors Pete Lalich and Mrs. Betty Hoyt Fuller.

Athens High School Pete Lalich Betty Hoyt Fuller Doug Ellwood John Locke David Wilhelm

Athens area students graduate in 1974 ceremony

Ellwood son of Frank Ellwood and Locke son of Alan Locke are high school seniors noted for sports and club leadership. Wilhelm is class president and National Merit scholar. YMCA Youth for McGovern chair and soccer club member. Baccalaureate set for Sunday June 2 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. A parents meeting to plan activities is Monday at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Ellwood Frank Ellwood Briarwood Drive AHS Locke Broadcasting Club Alan Locke Peach Ridge Road Wilhelm Hubert Wilhelm Beechwood Estates McGovern

Democrats Re Elect Officers In Athens County Meeting

Democrats re elected officers at a reorganizational meeting with Lenore Sickels as central committee chairwoman and Max Adkins Mildred Perry and Alex Prisley in key posts. Executive committee chair William Hoffman announced future officer appointments for June 6 at the Nelsonville Elks Lodge.

Athens County Democrat Central Republican Democrat Precinct Lenore Sickels Max Adkins Mildred Perry Alex Prisley William Hoffman Hoffman Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co May Avenue Elmer F. Jones

Veterans Bonus Forms Reach Ohio Vets in Athens County

The Ohio Vietnam Veterans Bonus Commission opens forms at 9 a.m. Monday through Athens County sites including the courthouse office. 1,857 applications exist for Athens veterans with DD214 copies required. Public help is offered by VFW Posts in Nelsonville Albany New Marshfield and Athens American Legion. Red Cross and Veterans Affairs offices also assist. Forms distributed at multiple county locations with Next of Kin V2 mailings. deadline Jan 1 1978 to apply. additional educational benefits deadline Jan 1 1983. Verification delays payments. Individuals must ensure accuracy and residence proof.

C. J. Josten Athens County Veterans Service Ohio Bonus Commission Athens County VFW Nelsonville Albany New Marshfield Athens American Legion Josten American Red Cross N. Congress St Office of Veterans Affairs Hocking Technical College Tri-County Bank Coolville Glouster American Legion Hall Ohio University Veterans Affairs Chubb Hall Veterans Opportunity Office McGuffey Hall State Bonus Commission Bonus Commission Veterans Service Office Ohio Vietnam Veterans Bonus Commission E. State St Columbus Ohio Hosten Commission John W. Bush

Variable Cloudiness With Showers Tonight And Saturday

Weather outlook shows variable cloudiness with a chance of showers or thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Lows in the 60s, highs in the 70s to low 80s. Extended outlook calls for more showers Monday and Tuesday with highs in the 70s and upper 60s, lows 50s to 60s.

Psychology Workshops Saturday at Southeast Ohio

The Southeastern Ohio Psychological Association sponsors a Saturday mini-convention from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Math Building Auditorium 235. Sessions cover ethical standards achievement motivation and remediation of sexual dysfunction with Dr. Albert Ellis presenting rational emotive therapy. Special guest Rep. Claire Ball Jr. will discuss psychology and mental health issues in the region. Registration is $2 for nonmembers with Ellis Workshop fees at $10 for SEOPA members and students and $15 for nonmembers nonstudents. For details contact Jerry Maurath Ohio University 594-6081.

Albert Ellis Institute For Rational Living New York Claire Ball Jr Ohio SEOPA Jerry Maurath Center For Psychological Services Ohio University

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Mrs. Belle Ward of Logan Route 5 Marvin Arick of McArthur and Mrs. Kenneth Wright of Logan with Luther Bell of New Straitsville. Long term care includes Mrs. Hester Tate of Rockbridge. Discharged are Berry Meadows and several listed patients including Mrs. Roy Bolenbaugh Mrs. Arthur Henderson Mrs. Gladys Mahley Mrs. Gerald Baird and Mrs. Hester Tate.

Belle Ward Logan Marvin Arick McArthur Kenneth Wright Luther Bell New Straitsville Berry Meadows Roy Bolenbaugh Arthur Henderson Gladys Mahley Gerald Baird Hester Tate

Federal Hocking Considers Closings As Levy Fails

Federal Hocking School Board President Phillip Lavelle said members will study Ohio closing laws and may again place an operating levy on November ballots after voters rejected seven mills 703 to 539. Board discussed resignations and hires including custodian Doug Phillips and substitute Melvin Norris, created a night janitor post, and considered work-study summer hire Ellis English plus early graduation requests from Scott Lee and Rick Parrish.

Deborah Hrouda Stewart Hocking School Board Phillip Lavelle Ohio Lavelle M. Keith Hanson Glenn Reed Hanson Maurice Ackley John Pollock James Hamm Diana Laird Doug Phillips Melvin Norris Ellis English Ohio University

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Fred Whissel Gallipolis O’bleness Memorial Hospital Kenneth Buck Chauncey Steven de Lyra Guysville Rebecca Hibbard Phillip Peterson Edward Terrell Grover Armbruster Athens Robert Cain Michael Altier the Plains Kathleen Cordial James Russell Trimble Rose Campbell Glouster Donald Strole Bartlett Earl Smathers Riverside Hospital Mabel Marquis Elmer Sayre Fred Stahl Jack Coe John Bolin Billie Jack Simmons Clarence Bricker Jody Brooks George Karageorge Molly Moses Keith Webb Melanie Greene Marie Fox John A. Smith Jody McGee Luella Moody Emergency Jack Weatherby S. Shannon Ave Athens Secems Sharon Chalfant Spreading Oaks Trailer Park O’bieness George Thomas Mount St. Mary Hospital Benjamin Campbell Forrest Lent Rosie McDonald Edythe Chandler Lula Shrieves Betty Tatman John Miller Marjorie Monroe Alice Smith Catherine Buck Juanita Rutter Regina Whyte John Patton Kathryn Johnson Ohio University Dept. of ‘Aphy C. L. Colmer U. S Southeastern Ohio Psychological Association Hocking Valley Community Hospital Rockbridge Sorymann’s Furniture Galleries Market Street Parkersburg, W. Va Federal Hocking Studies Scott Lee Rick Parrish Atour Gallery Home Furnishings Fthan Allen Treasury
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