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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1971

Page

2

OU Could Meet Budget Under State Plan Says Sowle

Ohio University president Claude R. Sowle says the 1971 72 budget could be met under the General Assembly plan but would drain carryover funds. He cites student fee hikes and state subsidies as key factors raising OU funds by about 2.7 million for the year.

Tom Price Ohio University General Assembly Claude R. Sowle Sowle Bromley Hall Richard Dorf Nixon Rio Grande Ohio U United Mine Workers Union Vernon R. Alden Bromley

Stimson Avenue rebidding planned in Columbus

The Ohio Department of Highways plans a Dec 14 rebid for the Stimson Avenue project after rejecting Engle Construction Co's 822 967 87 bid from McArthur. The bid exceeded the engineer's estimate by 97 000 and the total project cost is 831 800 including engineering and right of way. The cities involved are the city, county and Hocking Conservancy District with Highway Bond Issue funds for construction.

Stimson Avenue Ohio Department of Highways Columbus Engle Construction Co McArthur Max Farley Department Division 10 Hocking River Farley Hocking

Regional Council to honor 12 area leaders at dinner

The Rev. William G. Black of Athens plus 11 others from Nelsonville New Lexington Logan McArthur Chester Gallipolis Portsmouth Ironton Waynesville Waverly Jackson will be honored by the Southeastern Ohio Regional Council at a 6 30 p m November 18 awards dinner at The Ohio University Inn. The honorees were nominated by local chambers of commerce for contributions to regional community life. Tickets are $5 and available at the Athens Chamber office.

William G. Black Athens Southeastern Ohio Ironton Ronald L. Hand Waverly Robert W. Talbott Jackson Davis Chambers of Commerce Council Ohio University Inn Black Athens Chamber of Commerce B. T. Grover, Sr Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio O’bleness Memorial Hospital

Weather Forecast Summary

Scattered showers possible today ending this evening. Wednesday partly cloudy with sun. Highs in the 40s to 50s. Northeast showers and Northwest snow flurries, West Coast rain, Southeast rain, Southwest warmth, cooler South. Yesterday 41/ today 22, precipitation 0.00 inches yesterday, 0.29 this month, 30.13 year to date. Sun sets 5:20 p.m. rises 7:07 a.m. Sea level pressure 30.27 inches at 5 a.m.

Gift Items Sought for Veterans Hospital Shop

The Athens County Red Cross chapter seeks 100 new or unused unbreakable gifts for the Veterans Hospital Chilli cothe. Items for men women and children are welcome to mail to families and friends. Drop off at the Red Cross office 132 N. Congress St. Athens.

Veteran’s Hospital Chillicothe Athens County Red Cross Red Cross N. Congress St Athens

Spartan Club To Host Football Banquet

The Spartan Club will honor the Alexander football team with a potluck supper Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Meat beverage and bread will be furnished by the Smarten Club. Members and parents are to bring two covered dishes and their own table service.

Spartan Alexander Smarten Club

Priest Addresses Athens Kiwanis on Religion Decline

Fr. Frank Cronin of Christ the King Church spoke at the Athens Kiwanis Club about a long term drop in religious influence. He cited a 50 percent Catholic attendance rate and noted student alienation from churches despite ongoing charitable work. New members Jim Welch and Rolla Wagner joined, with plaques and ethics codes. Fruitcake sales raised funds for club projects.

John Heller Frank Cronin Christ the King Catholic Church Father Cronin Athens Kiwanis Club

Bank Seeks Recovery Of Two Trucks In Loan Action

The Athens National Bank filed suit against Charles E. Stout of Albany Route 1 seeking judgment for two financed trucks. The bank alleges loans of 3007.08 on Jan 20 1969 for a 1969 pickup and 2316.16 on Feb 24 1970 for a 1967 cab and chassis plus costs and damages.

The Athens National Bank Charles E. Stout Albany Route 1 Stout

Brakes Fail Crash Injures Pomeroy Man Dwight Nitz

Pomeroy police say Dwight Nitz was injured early Thursday when brakes failed on his car as it descended Lincoln Hill and struck a tree. He was taken to Holzer Medical Center for treatment. the crash remains under investigation.

Pomeroy Lincoln Hill Dwight Nitz Holzer Medical Center

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