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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
3
The consumer price index shows a modest rise in food costs with a roughly seven percent increase noted in the latest readout. Analysts cite higher grocery prices and continued supply pressures as contributing factors.
April CPI rose to 120.2 with a 0.3 percent overall gain driven by a nine tenths rise in food. Housing and transportation costs edged up, while wage gains for 45 million workers lifted pay by 73 cents weekly to 124.75. Buying power remains 1.9 percent below the September 1968 peak.
An Athens intersection crash led to an Ohio University student being cited for failure to stop within an assured clear distance. Harry Lindimore, 20, Bromley Hall, turned from Union onto Congress and struck a stopped car driven by Douglas Keenan, 21, Grandville.
Ohio University director of bands Gene Thrailkill resigns to become the University of Oklahoma band director in Norman effective July 1. He notes national exposure from Sooner football and bowl appearances as a key factor, having led OU since 1967 after joining as assistant in 1966.
An Ohio University student, Kim Levitch, arrested after a small demonstration in front of the Selective Service Office on E State Street Athens, had his hearing continued to June 1 in Athens County Municipal Court. Levitch faces trespassing and disorderly conduct charges and posted $200 bond.
William Llewellyn, superintendent of the Athens state highway garage, said today that the employee who staged a sick call Wednesday returned to work Thursday and is working today. He did not know the reason for the sick call and did not ask employees for their reasons.
Athens police hunt for a man who assaulted a store employee on Lakeview Manor's Community Drive Wednesday night. Michael R. Williams, 23, of Richland Avenue, was hospitalized after attempting to stop a shoplifter at the One-Stop Carry Out annex, not the Stop-N-Go annex as earlier reported by the fire department.
An Athens High School junior named Jason Ryan sustained lacerations to his hand and arm Thursday after apparently pushing his arm through a door’s glass panel. He was treated at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital and released and is back at school. The Athens County Ohio Civil Service Employees Association chapter plans a Monday meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 205 of the Athens Mental Health Center to discuss a state report. Chapter President William Sycks notes the timing due to Memorial Day weekend. Phyllis G. Baker Glouster vs John Baker was dismissed at plaintiff’s request.
The Athens County hospital notes list birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vore Glouster. Admissions include James Tilling Haber Lessig Joyce Ann M-Bride Carmen Church Michael Hover and others. Dismissals include Thomas Snyder and daughter Hazel Rogers and several others. Also noted are OU Dean's List enrollees Jane Hooper Jack McDonald Becky Dent. Legal notices include custody granted in a domestic case and neglect and cruelty allegations in mixed civil actions.
The Ohio University School of Journalism hunts for a new director as Dean John Wilhelm heads the search committee. External or internal candidates may be considered with a year or sooner if internal. Nominations open via forms in Room 181 Radio Television Building and due May 28 to Prof. Russell Baird in Haning Hall.
A morning collision just north of Shade sent 16-year-old Melvin C. Pullins in fair condition with serious injuries and 15-year-old John Pullins in good condition, along with 30-year-old Mrs. James Tilling in good condition. State Highway Patrol said the Pullins car, northbound on Route 33, crossed into oncoming traffic after an attempted pass, injuring all three. investigation continues.
The Senior Girl Scouts will host a car wash Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at the fire station. The price is $1.25 per vehicle.
Athens Red Cross seeks aid for the Charles Buckley family ruby by fire destroying all possessions. Needed items include furniture linens dishes towels ironing items and clothing for three boys. Call 593-5273 or 593-6894 for information.
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