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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1971

Page

2

Judge Rules On Motions In Campbell Murder Case

Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge John Bolin ruled on four of six defense motions in Brenda Campbell’s second degree murder case. He kept polygraph and grand jury issues under review for the trial next Thursday, granted one request to compel witness production, and deemed two motions moot or resolved.

Brenda Helen Campbell Athens County Common Pleas Court John Bolin Bolin Miss Campbell Robert A. Bostick Dayton Ohio University Claire M. Ball Jr Bostick

Prevention Key To Mental Health Facilities

Rev William Black explains community mental health aims to prevent problems from worsening. A case shows how early help, medical and social support, and programs like Athens Mental Health Center and Alcoholics Anonymous aid recovery, with community involvement emphasized.

Larry H. Werline Messenger Alcoholics Anonymous Bob Black

City Awards Pool Contract to X-L Corp in Athens

The city of Athens signed the construction contract for a new municipal pool with Columbus based X-L Corp on Thursday afternoon. Service Safety Director Dwight Robinson said start date is unclear but construction will begin in the near future.

City of Athens X-L Corp Columbus Service Safety Dwight Robinson

Credit Card Report False Leads to Bond Post

Paula Weisman, of Athens, posted $100 bond in Athens County Municipal Court after pleading innocent to a charge of giving a false report to police about a lost or stolen credit card. Police say the report was false and the card used for bond. Other actions include Judson pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated with a $200 fine, seven days in jail, and 60 day license suspension. Zibelman fined for improper starting after pulling from a parking place. Reissman forfeits $58 bond for failing to appear on disturbing the peace. Thelma Queen seeks custody in a divorce case with William Queen for extreme cruelty and neglect.

Tiffin Hall Coed Athens County Paula Weisman Athens Robert Judson Guysville Smith William Lavelle Sheeter Richard Chase Samuel Edelman George Harizal Jerome O’grady Donna Dunders Paul Wright Kathryn Reed Charles Sharpe Hocking River Allen Gross University of Cincinnati

French Play Set Friday at Ohio University

Two Athens students are featured in an OU French play, Ionesco La Lecon, to be presented at 8 p.m. Friday in Seigfred Auditorium. Admission is free. Directed by Dr. Ruth Nybakken, with cast members Lynette Olson, Sharon Guinn, and Dale Verlinger. The final program in Language Awareness Week explores a language professor and his student.

Athens Ohio University Seigfred Ionesco

Weather Summary from Ohio University Data Desk

Yesterday high 62 and 4 p.m. humidity 40.5 percent with a 0 inch precipitation. Today low 37 at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. temperature 69.9. This month rainfall totals 2.84 inches versus 4.02 inches normal. year total 4.30 inches with a departure of 0.398 inches. Sunset 8:47 p.m. sunrise 6:06 a.m. Sea level pressure 30.13 inches and falling. Data from Ohio University Geography Dept and river feedings by C. L. Colmer U.S. Observer.

Ohio University Department of Geography C. L. Colmer U.S

Suppression Of Evidence Sought In Ohio Court Action

Athens County Municipal Court took under advisement a motion to suppress evidence after police found a .22 revolver and ammunition in Curtis Mayle s car at Goodyear Station on May 14. Separate actions dismissed for insufficient evidence include resisting arrest and shoplifting charges. jaywalking fines issued to Gregorio Currea and Janet Levy. other dismissals for trespass and failing to obey an officer. William Meyer assessed court costs for failure to appear.

Athens County Municipal Court Franklin Sheeter Curtis Mayle Chesterhill Athens Mayle Goodyear W. Union Street Edward Robe Ohio University Gregorio Currea Currea Janet Levy Hayes Hall Mary Dobbie Lakeviewy Manor Sheeter William Meyer Audrey Hewett Nelsonville Tommy Lee Smith Smith Donald Atwell Atwell

Food Cooperative Wins Interim Variance for Central Ave Store

The People s Grocery, a food cooperative, received a temporary variance from the Athens Zoning Board of Appeals to operate at 58 Central Ave for storage and distribution to members. The approval lasts until June 15 1972 with health and safety compliance required. Dorothy Watts noted the group hopes to resolve the situation by next year.

People’s Grocery Athens Zoning Board of Appeals Central Ave Dorothy Watts

Four candidates file statements in Athens County May primary

Four candidates from the May Primary filed statements with the Athens County Board of Elections saying they received and spent no money in the campaign. Filers were Jack Green Barbara Daniel Howard Romine and Harry Crewson. The deadline was set for mid June.

Athens County Board of Elections Jack Green Barbara Daniel Howard Romine Harry Crewson

Tables Turned on Thefts From Journalist

Messenger staff writer Gail Schnitzer, known for reporting campus thefts, became a theft victim when two rally lights were stolen from her car. She filed a police report with Athens police on Thursday.

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