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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
3
Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan named Columbus attorney Robert B. McAlister to the Ohio University Board of Trustees. The appointment came sooner than expected after inquiries confirmed the rumor of his selection.
Clyde Baker of The Plains is named to the central board of the Heart Saver Program. He formerly coordinated Athens County Heart Association efforts. Robert Watkins of Athens will take over that role. Nine classes in resuscitation have been held, with two at Ohio University. A mouth to mouth resuscitation class is set for 7:30 p m Friday at the Athens Recreation Festival. Certification as First Degree Heart Saver will be awarded to completing participants.
The Rebeca Circle and the Esther Circle met at the Lutheran Church with Mrs Irene McGrew presiding. A panel explained the design for learning and devotions were given by Miss Myra Roush. The Esther Circle provided refreshments.
Ohio faces rising urban soil erosion warned by Robert E. Quilliam state conservationist of the U S Conservation Service in Columbus. Athens County shows similar erosion increases prompting action.
The New Haven Women’s Club met in the club room with hostesses Mrs. Carl Wiles Mrs. Jane Russell Mrs. Leota Roush and Mrs. Paul Scally. New officers named are Mrs. Kenneth Thompson president Mrs. Alma Marshall vice president Mrs. Connie Carter recording secretary Mrs. Mark Ward corresponding secretary and Mrs. John Wolf treasurer. New members Mrs. Beverly Hester and Mrs. Debbie White were accepted.
The Athens Fire Department sent a pumper to West State Street at 11 02 p m when insulation wiring burned on a Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co pole. Firemen stood by until a C SOE crew arrived to handle the trouble.
Athens County three day Red Cross bloodmobile ends with 131 pints donated toward a 135 pint goal. 142 registered including 40 first timers. AB positive and Tuesday AB positive requests met, AB negative not donated. Local volunteers and groups led by Athens Masonic Organizations aided, with one gallon awards given to several Athens residents.
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