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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1972

Page

3

Fire Chief Test Delayed As Civil Service Exam Moves Ahead

The Athens Civil Service Commission delayed the fire chief exam after Capt. Richard Cooley sought to take the test and did not waive 30 days notice. Capt. Harland Harris is the other chief contender. Police investigator exams will be given to three Athens sergeants at Baker Center, with results likely by early next week.

Civil Service Athens Baker Center Richard Cooley Athens Civil Service Commission Ronald DeVeau Commission Cooley Harland Harris Civil Service Commission Harris Royce Cooley Earl Goodin Clyde Beasley Robert Windle Theodore Jones

Judge Howard Selected as Memorial Day Speaker in Athens

Judge Lowell B. Howard will speak at Memorial Day exercises sponsored by K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion on May 29. A parade through Athens begins 10 30 a.m. at W Washington and High, moving to College and Union. The event features the Athens High School Band, Legion color guard and firing squad, parade marshal Nolan Mace, and Gold Star Mothers as guests at a post luncheon. Ceremony plans include wreaths at Ohio University campus monument and Hebardville Cemetery, with master of ceremonies Capt Homer T. Baird USNR Ret and benediction by Fr Frank Cronin and Rev James Grooms.

Athens County Common Pleas Lowell B. Howard K. T. Crossen American Legion Howard W. Union Street Athens Carl King Legion W. Washington High Streets Washington College Union Athens High School American Legion Color Guard Nolan Mace Ladies’ Auxiliary Homer T. Baird USNR Howard Parsons Athens Legion Post Frank Cronin Christ the King Catholic Church James Grooms First Christian Church Ohio University Hebardville

Fund Will Aid Kimball Family

The James B. Kimball Memorial Fund established in memory of the former General Telephone Co. Athens office manager will assist defraying the injured family’s hospital expenses after a Saturday automobile accident.

James B. Kimball General Telephone Co Athens

Athens Man Released From Jail After Bond Posted

Meigs County sheriff Robert Hartenbach reports Michael Salvini of Athens 22 was released from Meigs County jail on a 3000 bond after facing possession of cocaine and sale charges. Cleveland attorney represented him. Elmer Jones says funds for Mrs Kimball and two children will aid hospital costs then education. Mrs Kimball and daughter Wendy 15 were killed in a head on collision near Wooster. Jeff 11 and Karen 8 injured.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Michael Salvini State Street Athens Cleveland Elmer Jones Athens County Republican Executive Committee Friends of Republican Finance Independent Telephone Pioneers Association Marion Independent Telephone Pioneers Kimball Jeffrey Karen Jones Jeff Dunlap Memorial Hospital Orrville Aultman Hospital Canton Wendy Wooster

Mothers honored at Pomeroy Nazarene Church service

Mother's Day observance at Pomeroy Nazarene Church featured Glen McClung as Sunday School superintendent and readings by Timmy Colmer Shelia Pullins Jimmy Snider Tammy Snider Shari Colmer Debbie Schaffer Billy Colmer. Awards crowned Stella Darnell Paulette Leach Mamie Stephenson and Mrs. Fred Henderson as Mother of the Year with Rose Garden Throne ceremony.

Pomeroy Shelia Pullins Jimmy Snider Tammy Snider Shari Colmer Debbie Schaffer Billy Colmer Raymond Walburn Freda Mossman Essie Mossman Rose Glen McClung Stella Darnell Paulette Leach Mamie Stephenson Fred Henderson Rose Garden Throne Henderson

No Till Farming Cited To Curb Erosion In Ohio Fields

Columbus report notes continuous cropping worsens erosion on sloping ground. State soil conservationist Robert Quilliam says no tillage reduces soil loss and nutrient runoff. A USDA official backs no till, which plants directly into crop residue. about 100 000 acres reportedly use it in Ohio.

Columbus Robert Quilliam U.S. Soil Conservation Service Quilliam Ohio

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