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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1972

Page

2

OU to trim coaching staff to meet 1972 73 budget

Ohio University leaders say Intercollegiate Athletics will eliminate three assistant coaching positions in baseball track and swimming to balance the 1972 73 budget. President Claude Sowle notes costs rise from women’s programs grants in aid and health fund dues.

Tom Price Ohio University Claude R. Sowle Sowle Beaumont Davison ICA Davidson Bill Rohr Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Mid American Conference Council of Presidents

Friday Approval Likely For New Swimming Pool

The Athens city pool project is expected to receive Friday approval at the official dedication. Safety Director Phillip Goldsberry says the city will not accept an incomplete project. The Friday dedication at 7 p.m. is invitation only with remarks by Mayor Barrett and others. The pool opens to the public at 8 p.m. for two hours. Saturday marks the first full operating day with a 10 a.m. opening and a 9 p.m. close. Separately, 50 Court Street sidewalk sections will be replaced or repaired by late June with owner notices sent to affected property holders.

Greg Black Athens City Phillip Goldsberry Donald Barrett Harry Crewson Goldsberry Robert Burson

Farewell Program At Putnam Ohio University Laboratory School

Former students and families are invited to a farewell program in the school auditorium Thursday at 7 30 p m. Photographs slides and movies from the last 30 years will be shown along with journals and meeting minutes. Refreshments will be served.

Ohio University Laboratory School Putnam

Stolen Property Returned Ends Case In Route 56 Burglaries

Four occupants of the Route 56 trailer burglarized April 25 will not press charges. Stolen items including a television and stereo were recovered from Madison, Wisconsin, and Athens and Meigs Counties. Deputies say the case is closed with no arrests. Also, Chauncey men arrested for breaking into the Chauncey Tavern and stealing cash, wine and cigarets. items recovered.

Athens County Sheriff's Deputies James Killian Shannon Adams Rudy Blaze Manfredonia Union Madison Wis Wayne Stotts Athens Meigs Robert Allen Wisconsin Allen Chauncey Area Chauncey Tavern Samuel Lahugh Jerry Lanning Chauncey Courtewy

Motorist Escapes Injury In Crash In Athens

Ira Goldman of Boston escaped injury when his car hit gravel on Route 56 near Athens at 50 mph, spun and flipped. he was not cited. Mark Saunders of Albany was cited for leaving the scene after allegedly hitting Rhonda Randall on Union and Congress Streets. he pled guilty, fined 75 dollars, and had his license suspended 30 days. Also Tuesday a tractor blade and a gasoline can from Earl Seel’s Albany vehicle were stolen at the Maplewood Inn. blade later sighted on West Union Street with no recovery.

Ira Goldman Boston Mass Athens Athens County Goldman Mark Saunders Albany Rhonda Randall Hayes Hall Union and Congress Streets Saunders Earl Seel Maplewood Inn E. State Street Seel

Weather Summary for Local Area Yesterday and Today

Yesterday high 83 low 48. Today high 83 low 56. Humidity at 4 pm yesterday 92 percent. at 9 am today 70 percent. Precipitation yesterday none. this month 2.45 inches versus 4.02 normal. year to date 17.84 inches, 1.01 inches above normal. Sun sets 8:43 pm, rises 6:08 am. Pressure 29.91 inches. Data from Ohio University Geography Department and U.S. Observer C L Colmer.

Man Fined After Plea To Charges

Richard Shreves of The Plains pleaded guilty to three counts of writing bad checks in Athens last winter. He received fines of 50 dollars plus costs for each of a Kentucky Fried Chicken, Perkins Pancake House, and Buckeye Mart offenses, with 30 days in jail for the Buckeye Mart check suspended on restitution terms. A related case against Harold Kasler was dismissed. Medka Thompson was fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Richard Shreves the Plains Athens Franklin Sheeter Shreves Kentucky Fried Chicken Perkins Pancake House Buckeye Mart Sheeter Harold Kasler The Plains James Johnson Chauncey Kasler Johnson Medka Thompson

Black Lung Claims Reviewed Under New Federal Law

Marietta Social Security district manager says all unapproved black lung claims are being automatically reviewed after the new law. Previously denied claimants may gain eligibility for monthly payments. current filers need not reapply, and survivors or widows can apply at their local Social Security office. The program is run by SSA within HEW.

Marietta Eugene Ermatinger

Treasurers Gather for Daylong Discussion in Athens

Members of the State Association of County Treasurers met in Athens for an all day program at The Ohio University Inn. Topics included a 35 percent real estate evaluation basis and a roundtable on the Homestead Act and 10 percent tax roll-back. Mrs. Woody Hayes was slated as principal speaker at tonight’s banquet.

State Association of County Treasurers Athens Burr Oak Lodge Ohio University Inn Michael Maloney Woody Hayes Sam LeFever Fairfield County Robert Wood Circleville SACT

Stamps and Stories Explains U S History Through Stamps

The U S Postal Service published Stamps and Stories detailing U S history via color stamps from 1847 to 1972. Postmaster Arthur Cornwell notes 114 stories augment 2,000 stamps with expanded text offering insights into depicted persons or events.

U. S U. S. Postal Service Arthur Cornwell U.S Scott Publishing Co

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