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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1975

Page

2

Senior Citizen Project Site Said Too Remote

HUD disapproves Route 50E site for 140 unit senior housing near Athens. Officials cite remoteness from shopping and environmental concerns across adjacent industries. JEMO Associates seeks alternate city site. HUD may fund rent subsidies if approved.

Senior Citizen Bruce Burns HUD The Beverage Management Co Jemo Associates Inc Galena City of AORTA Jemo Associates Burns Plains

Fitness Program Begins for Ironton Seniors

Ironton area seniors join a National NAHD COAD fitness initiative aimed at elders. The program, developed with the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, starts with chair stretching and expands to regular healthful activity across 32 sites in 26 counties once site managers are trained.

Ironton Corporation For Appalachian Development National Association For Human Development Marilyn Grant COAD

Ex OU Cager Pleads Guilty To 2 Charges

Clayton Williams former Ohio University basketball player pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to trespassing and disorderly conduct for an Oct 9 Crook Hall incident. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, 30 days jail with 25 suspended, and ordered to seek psychological help. Williams was dropped from the team and is a transfer student from Lake City Junior College Florida on a full scholarship. Trimble Elementary solicits Kindergarten to Grade 4 parents for Title I Reading Program advisory council. contact 767-2810.

Ohio University Crook Hall Clayton Williams Sargent Hall Williams Lake City Junior College Florida Glouster Trimble Elementary

County to Discuss Participation in Community Development Act

County officials will hold three public meetings next week at Hocking Technical College Coolville Senior Citizens Center and the City/County Health Building to discuss participation in the Urban Development Community Development Act. Bruce Burns says funds, including 378000 this year for road and bridge repair, will be addressed and local input sought for housing needs and the application. Athens will also prepare its own CDA funds application.

Department of Housing and Urban Development Bruce Burns City of Athens Hocking Technical College Coolville Senior Citizens Center City/County Health West Union Street

Coal Waterways Blame Government At OVIA Meeting

At the 80th Ohio Valley Improvement Association conference in Cincinnati coal and inland water interests blasted federal policy and courts over environmental actions. National Coal Association president Carl E. Bagge warned anti coal laws threaten industry viability while OVIA president Harry M. Mack cited a 1974 injunction that blocks dam lock work at Alton Illinois and causes costly river bottlenecks. He linked the delay to the Army Corps of Engineers act and a coalition including Western Railroads and environmental groups.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley Improvement Association Carl E. Bagge National Coal Association OVIA Harry M. Mack Alton Ill Ohio Valley New York St. Louis Bagge Congress Washington Ford U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mack U.S. Corps of Army Engineers Association of Western Railroads Sierra Club Isaac Walton Club

Bicentennial Salute to Service Veterans Day Theme

Athens County residents join the Bicentennial Salute to Service observance led by American Legion Post 21. A parade from Washington Street to the Ohio University College Green precedes an 11:00 AM ceremony with speaker Homer Abele. A GI breakfast and community lunch follow.

Athens County Thomas Ruth K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans Amvets Ohio National Guard Ohio University Rotc Boy Scouts Nolan Mace Washington Street College Street Union Street Veterans Memorial Ohio University College Green Homer Baird USNR Homer “Pete’’ Abele 4Th District Court of Appeals Abele State Department The American Legion of Ohio Law and Order Post 303 McArthur Post West Union Street VFW DAV East State Street Mace Minutemen

Crews Repair Break in Le-Ax Water Line at Margaret Creek

Le-Ax Water Distribution crews work to repair a twelve inch line burst near Margaret Creek by Route 682. Water is rerouted from Lower Plains and Vore Ridge Road, possibly causing low pressure as teams plan to bury the line below the creekbed. Work began today and could continue through repair.

Le-Ax Margaret Creek Route 682 Le-Ax Water Distribution Corp Carroll Riley Richard Grim Charles Sloan Union White’s Mill Riley Lower Plains Vore Ridge Road le- Ax

OU Professor's Book in Series

Ohio University economist Dr. Lee Soltow’s book Men and Wealth in the United States 1850 1870 published by Yale University Press is praised as solid and well documented. Using 1850 1860 1870 censuses, Soltow shows wealth gaps by birthplace, urban status, race, and class, yet notes wealth rises with age groups within categories and supports the American dream and rugged capitalism.

Lee Soltow Ohio University United States Yale University Press Yale William N. Parker Soltow U.S America University of Wisconsin Norway University of Wisconsin Press

Brown Explains Amount for Prisoner Transport

Sheriff Paul Brown says a $300 county authorization would only cover what is actually spent. He argues extra funds are needed for emergencies given worn cruisers. He disputes the cheaper option of flying deputies to Chicago, noting air fares plus travel to airports and jail.

Paul Brown Chicago Ill Brown Columbus

Osteopathy Admissions Policy Committee Formed at OU

Five Ohio osteopaths and five Ohio University faculty named to OU College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions policy committee. Dr. Elsie Helsel will chair the group. The committee will set admission criteria and annually review policies for DO program entrants and student body composition.

Ohio Osteopaths Ohio University OUK New College of Osteopathic Medicine Elsie Helsel Center For Human Development Gerald A. Faverman

Ohio University committee names members for minority and regional representation

The panel includes Dr. Hessel and Ohio University faculty Dr. Fucci Dr. Latz Dr. Russell and Dr. McQuate with Dr. Goyer as consultant. Osteopathic doctors listed are Dr. Costin Dr. Mazzi Dr. Rauch Dr. Sievers and Dr. Ward. Associate Dean Dr. Taylor Jr will liaise. Target Jan 30 for charge. 24 applicants expected for fall 1976.

Ohio University Hessel Donald A. Fucci Howard W. Latz David Russell John T. McQuate Robert S. Goyer J. Richard Costin Columbus James A. Mazzi Struthers John E. Rauch Logan Richard J. Sievers Dayton James C. Ward North Olmsted J. Langdon Taylor Jr

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