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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1973

Page

2

City acts to avert diesel shortage in Athens

The city moves to prevent a diesel fuel shortage with Standard Oil supplying about 75 percent of last year’s December and January allocation. Athens has 1,200 gallons on hand and expects 500 more in two months, with no January delivery. To conserve fuel, a gasoline packer will return to service, while backhoe and grader use will be tightly monitored.

Herb Amey Messenger Athens Standard Oil Co Phil Goldsberry Goldsberry Briarwood Drive Hill W. Mulberry Street Steven Sloan Walker-Mollica-Gall Assis

Lancione forecasts easy passage of three amendments

Speaker A J Lancione predicted quick approval for three of four constitutional amendments on the general election ballot and said Issue Three reorganizing the courts will pass, though by a tighter margin. He spoke in Athens as part of an Ohio University series and urged creation of a lottery commission to study the lottery mechanics. A lengthy list of local cases followed.

Lancione Athens Ohio University Government Department John Gilligan

O'Bleness Hospital Notes and State Assembly Talk

The report lists names from several Ohio towns and mentions a months delay before the first Ohio lottery becomes operational due to no study commission yet. It notes House Speaker Lancione urging continued cooperation in campaign spending proposals and potential replacement of the joint conference committee if no agreement is reached. It also covers the Nelsonville Children's Center weekend crisis as a local problem and defends Governor Gilligan for his response.

General Assembly Lancione House Nelsonville Children’s Center Gilligan

Technician EMT Training Offered in Southeast Ohio

SECEMS offers November EMT training in five Southeastern Ohio communities Jackson McArthur Nelsonville Gallipolis and Ironton applications available at five stations or SECEMS headquarters Gallipolis applicants must be 18 with a valid Ohio license and good health 60 hours of classroom study plus a final exam are required for certification Textbooks and training aids are provided at no cost Classes run in the evenings and are designed to sustain life and prevent further injury to victims.

Southeast Ohio Secems

Athens voters decide city and village races tonight

Polls will stay open until 6 30 p m to allow residents of Athens to choose city councilmen council president and city treasurer. County villages will elect village officials and township trustees while voters face several local issues and four state questions.

Athens

Money Questions Still Unresolved in Athens County

Athens County Commissioners resume talks with Sheriff Paul Brown over funding. They discuss using federal revenue sharing to cover 3000 in bills for gasoline, awaiting state AG guidance and a grant decision for 15065 to hire two juvenile officers. Auction proceeds from two confiscated cars raise 340 for the sheriff.

Deborah Hrouda Athens County Paul Brown Helen Baker James Edwards Athens Michael Nolan Commissioners Brown Nolan Administration of Justice Division Ohio Development Department Edwards Sheriff's Department Morris Johnson Davis Hall Ben Baughman

Military youths listed with recent service developments

Army specialist four Eddie Turley promoted while with the 28th Field Artillery in Ansbach Germany. Air Force Institute of Technology student Captain Smith begins logistics MS studies at Wright Patterson Ohio. Pvt Steven Cragg completes basic at Ft Dix New Jersey. Dodson participates in Ember Dawn V Alaska exercise with 242nd Aviation Co at Ft Wainwright. Pickens and Johnson complete basic at Ft Knox Kentucky. Airman Timothy Kelly graduates security policeman course at Lackland AFB Texas, assigned to Ellsworth AFB South Dakota. COC Lowery receives commendation aboard USS Enterprise in Western Pacific. Airman J C William Clark graduates missile systems analyst course at Chanute AFB Illinois. He will be assigned to Francis E Warren ABC Wyoming.

Army William F. Dodson Gary B Campbell Logan Route 1 Alaska Alaskan Air Command Navy Air Force Reserve National Guard Dodson Ft. Wainwright 242Nd Aviation Paul A. Pickens Louise Stover Lackland Afb Tex Air Force Ellsworth Afb S. D Buchtel Navy Aviation Coc Lowery Bernice Lowery Bonnie J. Vansickle Glouster Route 1 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 113 Western Pacific Glouster High School J. C. William D. Clark C. E. Clark Pleasant Ridge Pomeroy Chanute Afb Ill Air Force Missile Systems Francis K. Warren ABC Wyo Meigs High School

Sheriff Deputies Probe Two Thefts in Athens County

Athens County sheriff's deputies investigate two thefts reported Monday. Walter Hunter of Sugar Creek reports a battery stolen, while Wallas Pickett of Nelsonville Route 1 reports a radio stereo stolen. A US Representative staffer from Clarence Miller's office will hold an open door session Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Athens Post Office.

Athens County Clarence Miller Athens

Controversy Surrounds Center as Investigations Continue

Investigators ordered by the governor pursue complaints about the center’s programs amid staff terminations not yet official. Dr. R. Dean Coddington and Donald Mosley faced possible reassignment as the advisory board under Rev. William Wells plans further inquiry at the next meeting on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Chesser R. Dean Coddington Donald Mosley Gaver William Wells

Marriage Licenses Granted in Several Counties

A list of marriages shows Billy Ray Leedy and Elizabeth Perry, John W. Decker and Sheila Exline, Kenneth Vollmer and Debra Brookhart, Leonard Hill and Rebecca Hayhurst, Richard Sanborn and Carol Willis, Roger Graham and Katherine Walker issued licenses. Names indicate ages and hometowns including Millfield Guysville Murray City The Plains Jackson­ville Athens Chauncey Sandusky Glouster Hayden ville.

Billy Ray Leedy Millfield Elizabeth Sue Perry Guysville John W. Decker Murray City Sheila Diane Exline Glouster Kenneth Eugene Vollmer Haydenville Debra Lynn Brookhart the Plains Leonard A. Hill Jacksonville Rebecca A. Hayhurst Athens Richard E. Sanborn Chauncey Carol S. Willis Roger Anthony Graham Sandusky Katherine Marie Walker

Athens High grads win Ohio University music scholarships

Two June graduates of Athens High School received music scholarships from Ohio University School of Music. The awardees are Jean Michael of The Plains, daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Michael, and Wayne Davidson of 165 East State Street, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Davidson.

Athens High School Ohio University School of Music Jean Michael Max Michael the Plains Wayne Davidson Arthur Davidson E. State St

Local names listed in Henderson area notes

Gwynn Dale Ross 41 of Kenna Route and Diane Carol Biagi 34 are identified. Leon John Wall Sezemore 47 of Leon Route and Birdie Jacqueline Durst 42 of Leon Route are named. Donald Lee Wyant 19 of Henderson and Lillian Gail Mitchell 17 of Henderson appear in the same record.

Gwynn Dale Ross Kenna Diane Carol Biagi Leon John Wall Sezemore Leon Birdie Jacqueline Durst Donald Lee Wyant Henderson Lillian Gail Mitchell

Radcliffe Social News Highlights Local Visits and Church Event

Radcliffe readers learn of multiple visits and family gatherings across nearby towns. Olan Long and family visited aunt Mrs. Garnett Riley in Radcliffe. Norman Roy dropped by Mrs. Ruth Wood. Elza Harvey hosted J. W. Arbaugh. John Graham and daughter visited Mrs. Bertha Faulk. The United Methodist Church held its annual homecoming with a basket dinner and speaker Rev Paul Sellers.

Gladys Pierce Radcliffe Olan Long Columbus Long Garnett Riley Riley Oscar Walker Myrta Baird Rocky Steep Norman Roy Jackson Ruth Wood Elza Harvey J. W. Arbaugh Tuppers Plains John Wiseman James Arbaugh Hamden John Graham Westerville Bertha Faulk Mary Lou Palmer Dan Shelton C. D. Trotter Trotter McLaughlin Duane McLaughlin Mike and Ann Amelia Mary Ann Ventura Norwood Parnie McLaughlin Mike David Lipscomb College Nashville Tenn Julie Jean Scott Glendon Barnes Harold Queen Queen Donald Sizemore Riverside Methodist Hospital United Methodist Church Paul Sellers Irene Jackson Kewington Circleville Viola Kisnnicher McArthur Ramon Morris Radcliffe

Pastor Jim Hodges to Speak at Full Gospel Fellowship Banquet

The Rev. Jim Hodges of New Life Temple Belle, W Va will address the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship after a 6 30 p m Saturday banquet at the Hocking Valley Motor Athens Chapter Reservations for the event are advised by calling 592 5332 and are open to men women and youth of all faiths Hodges is a Wheaton College and Central Baptist Theological Seminary alumnus who served as a minister in Germany Nigeria and Rome in 1972.

Jim Hodges New Life Temple Belle, W. Va Hocking Valley Motor Lege Illinois Central Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City Kan Germany Nigeria Rome

Local Weather Outlook With Miilder Temperatures Ahead

Clear and cold tonight with lows in the mid 20s. Wednesday brings sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 40s. The extended state forecast shows cooler conditions Thursday to Saturday with a chance of rain or snow Friday and regional highs in the 40s to upper 50s, with lows in the 20s and 30s.

Petitions Placed For Signatures In Albany Areas

Petitions protesting assessments by the Margaret Creek Conservancy District have been placed in Albany at the Arthur Enlow Feed Store Coe's Furniture Store and at the old bus station for signatures. John Biddle, committee chairman, says the documents will be presented as court evidence and must be signed before Thursday night.

Margaret Creek Conservancy Albany John Biddle Citizens’ Committee Arthur Enlow Coe’s

VEW DAY To Plan Parade Meeting Times

VFW will meet at 7 p.m. Friday and Disabled American Veterans at 8 p.m. Friday at the Home Street building to plan Sunday's Veterans Day parade. Refreshments will be served after the meetings and food will be served all day Sunday at the building. Members will meet at the building at 8 a.m. Sunday.

VFW Home Street

First Church of God Inc Incorporation Filed in Chauncey

The First Church of God Inc of Chauncey filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Principals named are George Bateman Jacob Way and William Schoonover with Florence Way as agent under Secretary Ted Brown.

Columbus First Church of God Inc Chauncey George Bateman Jacob Way William Schoonover Florence Way Ted Brown

Superior ratings for nine bus drivers across four counties

Nine school bus drivers from four counties earned superior ratings at the 1973 74 bus driving contest held at Nelsonville York High School. Those advancing to the regional contest in April include Leonard Breeze Nelsonville York Loren Howdyshell Logan David Lyle Northern Local Robert Shook Eastern Local Joseph Adams Athens Irene McCune and Virginia Natem New Lexington and Naomi Floyd Meigs. Judges named outstanding Nla jean Smith Northern Local Patricia Allen New Lexington Marilyn Figgins Anita McDonald Nelsonville York.

Nelsonville- York High School Leonard Breeze Nelsonville-York Loren Howdyshell Logan David Lyle Robert Shook Joseph Adams David Richard Athens Irene McCune Virginia Natem New Lexington Naomi Floyd Meigs Nlajean Smith Patricia Allen Marilyn Figgins Anita McDonald Mac Williams Cecil Newsome Jack Eddy Doug Hensley Virgil Cunningham Federal Hacking Charles Reichley Northern Local Wilbert Hartman Ronald Cottrill Vinton County

District Head Addresses Rotary Club in Athens

Rotary District Governor Ed Harman told Athens Rotarians at Ohio University Inn that Rotary is the greatest service club due to strict membership classification and attendance rules. He said Rotarians earn the privilege to serve and urged active involvement to strengthen the club.

Rotary District Ed Harman Rotary Athens Rotarians Ohio University Inn Harman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Safety Department Alvin Kaufman Gordon Athens County Municipal Court Robert Justice Bradley Justice Chester L. Buck Jr Elmwood Pit James C. Kline Marietta Buckeye Mart John M. Eidemiller C & E Hardware and Economy Supply Co Sheila Hill Mount Sterling Brad Stuart Bromley Hall Paul A. Williams George Burns William Hylton II Ann St Donald J. Miller William C. Fish Carl Junior White White Richard Petak True House Stanley Smathers Norman Fulton Michael L. Meihls Rocky River David E. Oberlander Tiffin Steven J. White Cincinnati O’bleness Memorial Hospital Clifford Schloss Juanita Potts James McReynolds Raymond Podisil Laura Aldridge Mary Krivusti Helen Grim Coolville Karen Russell Robert Mills Sr New Marshfield Clara Koon Nelsonville Francis Polley Brenda McClelland Norma Kanter Curtis Chaplin Eugene Hogue Kenneth McClelland Emergency Merle Grimes Carriage Hill Jefferson Hall Hudson Health Center Paul Evener O'Bleness State Street Howard Romine Athens Jaycees Sells Park U.S. Forestry Department State Attorney General's Office Eddie M. Turley Clarence Turley Dexter Route 1 28Th Field Ar Phi Kappa Sigma Mary Frank H. Rise Reedsville Steven E. Cragg Helen F. Felix Glenwood W. Va Karl Cragg le Sage Army Training Center Infantry Ft. Dix N. J 3Rd Brigade Sheriff's Deputies Mason Licenses Earl F. Radcliffe Ohio Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Life Insurance Rock Island Wheaton Hodges Ohio University Geography Department Hocking River C. L. Colmer District Head Adresses Club Ohio University Memorial Auditorium The Glouster Community Bank High St Liou
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