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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1971

Page

2

Polling Changes Noted For Tuesday Election

Athens voters will pick mayor and city council president among four candidates Donald Barrett Edward Van Dyke John Summer and Harry Crewson in a Tuesday election Polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m with computer ballots at Ohio University center early results expected Voter shifts include new polling places in Alexander East Canaan Twp and other adjustments plus a separate police training grant for Huron from federal funds announced by the Ohio Department of Urban Affairs

Athens City Donald Barrett Edward van Dyke Raymond Shepard van Dyke John Summer Harry Crewson Athens County Ohio University William Howe the Messenger Alexander East Wakefield Alexander Twp Glen Young Canaan Columbus, Ohio Huron Ohio Department of Urban Affairs

Athens Schools Pilot Speech Program Gains Momentum

Local speech and hearing therapists launch a pilot in Athens elementary schools to improve articulation therapy. Gerald Beckley and Stephanie Wooddell report progress after five weeks, noting potential benefits beyond traditional sessions and considering children’s overall needs and dismissals.

Athens Act Gerald L. Beckley Stephanie Wooddell Wooddell Beckley

Four Drivers Fined and Sentenced in Athens Court

Four motorists pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in Athens County Municipal Court. Each received 200 dollars fine plus costs 11.50 seven day jail terms and 60 day license suspensions. Names include M F McCallister Betty M Canter Thomas R Foster and Lawrence J Goodman.

Ohio Highway Patrol Athens County M. F. McCallister State St Betty M. Canter Stewart Thomas R. Foster E. State St Lawrence J. Goodman Fairlawn N.J

Three Hurt In Vinton Accidents

Three people were slightly injured in three Vinton County accidents investigated by the State Highway Patrol over the weekend. David R. Napper of Creola suffered a left knee injury after his car was forced off Route 50 by another vehicle and hit an embankment. Two Columbus youths, Kenneth Bates and Eric Phipps, sustained minor injuries when their car ran off the road near Route 683. A separate collision on a county road two miles north of Route 124 between Wanda Burns and Thomas Mollihan III caused no injuries. Mollihan was cited for driving left of center and not transferring ownership.

Eric Phipps Wanda L. Burns Ewington Thomas M. Mollihan III New Boston Pattrolmen Mollihan

Weather Forecast Readings and Trends Across Regions

Local forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of showers today tonight and tomorrow. Lows tonight in the 50s with highs tomorrow in the mid to upper 60s. National outlook shows showers across the eastern half of the nation Monday and in Utah and Nevada with warmer Southeast and cooler Northwest and Midwest.

Utah Nevada Midwest

Firemen Return To Bank After Weekend Smoldering

Athens firemen checked the Athens National Bank on Saturday and Sunday as lingering smoke and embers from Tuesday's $40,000 fire prompted warnings of a new outbreak. Crews logged three emergency calls, and three residents were treated at local hospitals for injuries and illness.

Athens Athens National Bank Christine McClains Lancaster St O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

Damages Reported In Accident In Logan

Extensive damage occurred to a car and a truck in a collision Monday at 7 21 a.m. at the West Main Street and Gallagher Avenue intersection, Logan police said. The truck driver Hollis V Hart 53 of Logan Route 3 was cited for making an improper turn after entering the car’s path. The car was driven by Ruth Anne Conner 23 of 46814 W Hunter St. No injuries were reported.

LOGAN West Main Street Gallagher Avenue Hollis V. Hart Logan Route 3 Ruth Anne Conner W. Hunter St

Stewart Woman Cited In Crash Near Nelsonville

Betty M. Canter 50 of Stewart was cited for driving while intoxicated after her car left Route 33 south of Nelsonville, struck a tree and she was treated for a forehead laceration at Mount St. Mary Hospital.

Stewart Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Betty M. Canter State Highway Patrol

Two Wrecks Investigated by Athens Police

Two minor traffic mishaps were investigated by Athens police over the weekend. Francis M. Wycoff, 78, Athens Route 1, pulled from the Post Office parking lot onto Stimson Avenue at 12 05 p.m. into the path of Stephen H. Thacker, 20, of 301 Hayes Hall. Wycoff cited for failure to yield the right of way. Clintor E. Plummer, 20, attempted to drive from Palmer Street onto Mill at 8 p.m. and struck Jon C. Wanamaker, 23, of Kettering.

Athens Francis M. Wycoff Post Office Stimson Avenue Stephen H. Thacker Hayes Hall Wycoff Clintor E. Plummer Palmer Street Mill Jon C. Wanamaker Kettering

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