Fortney Plans Appeal Over New Evidence at Athens Center
Ben Fortney says he will appeal the 15 day suspension at Athens Mental Health Center claiming new evidence. Superintendent Dr. Harry Chovnick ordered Fortney paid for three days worked during the dispute and criticizes Fortney as a negative influence on patient care. Fortney accuses Chovnick of union busting while Chovnick warns of dangerous attitudes and vows to maintain therapeutic care amid staffing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Mental Health Center
Harry Chovnick
Ben Fortney
State Personnel Board of Review
American Federation of State County
Fortney
the Messenger
Review Board
Chovnick
Mental Hospital Union
Community Services Unit
Thieves Clear Page Chevrolet Safe Spree on E State Street
Thieves broke into Page Chevrolet on Athens E State Street using the shop tools and own acetylene torch to open two safes. More than $1000 in cash and important papers were taken along with a strong tear gas odor. Break in also reported at Athens Building Materials. sheriff deputies investigate.
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Page Chevrolet
Athens
E. State Street
Page
Route 33N
Removal of Stop Signs Alters North Y Route 50A Flow
State Patrol notes traffic change after two stop signs were removed on North Y Athens. Northbound Route 33 must yield to Route 50A at the overpass, and southbound vehicles exiting the ramp yield. Patrol plans strict enforcement to prevent accidents as drivers adjust.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Red Cross Seeks Aid for Clyde Norris Family Fire Disaster
The Athens County Red Cross appeals for clothing for the Clyde Norris family of Glouster after a fire destroyed their possessions. The two girls need size 2 and 3 dresses, Mrs. Norris size 13 to 14, Mr. Norris trousers 29 to 30 and shirt 141 percent, with both adults requiring size 8 shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Red Cross
Clyde Norris
Glouster
Mrs. Norris
Mr. Norris
Two Mishaps In Ten Minutes In Athens Station
A Marysville man David J Foster 19 caused two accidents within ten minutes Tuesday evening at Perkins Pancake House parking lot and at Carpenter and East State Street. Foster fled the first scene and pleaded guilty to fleeing and failure to stop with an assured clear distance ahead. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Cloyce Martin 33 was cited for driving while intoxicated after a Legion driveway collision. Martin pleaded innocent with bond set at 300 dollars for an November 18 hearing. Bobby McNear 22 was arrested on a Alliance first degree murder warrant after being stopped on Cleveland East Side following the July 25 killing of Curtis Jones.
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Perkins Pancake House
Columbus Road
David J. Foster
Michael Smith
South Green Dorm
Foster
Athens County
Cloyce Martin
Richland Ave
American Legion
Martin
Legion
Cleveland
Ohio
Bobby McNear
Alliance
McNear
Curtis Jones
Growth Pushes Hock-Hocking Scouts Toward Millennium Mark
The Hock-Hocking Boy Scout District reports over 910 active scouts across all programs, a roughly 10 percent rise since 1970, with total Kootaga Area Council membership exceeding 4,700. Ted Essex, entering the 1972 Reader’s Digest Speaking Contest, spoke on Youth-Responsible Involvement after which leaders offered feedback. Judge Lowell Howard named institutional representative for Troop 56 and Sleeth’s Home-A-Rama becomes official scout supplier for uniforms and gear.
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Reader’s Digest Association
Essex
Parkersburg
Keith Butt
Camp Kootaga
Kahler
Athens County Common Pleas
Lowell Howard
Howard
Sleeth
Home-A-Rama
Humane Society Meeting Set For Thursday
The Athens County Humane Society will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at 144 Columbia Ave the home of Mrs Noel Barstad. The gathering targets officers and board members but all who wish to contribute may attend.
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Athens County Humane Society
Noel Barstad
Columbia Ave
Legion Honors Two Figures At Athens Ohio Post Event
The American Legion Post in Athens Ohio will honor state commander Charles R. Green and WWII "Magazine Lady" Margaret McGraner with a 7 to 9 30 p.m. reception at the post home. Green will speak at a 10 45 a.m. parade and later campus ceremony at Ohio University. Mayor proclaimed Margaret McGraner Day for distributing magazines and other items to troops aboard trains during the war. The event includes a 1 p.m. reception and honors for McGraner earlier. stores are asked to close 10 45 to 11 45 a.m. for Veterans Day observances.
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Athens
Charles R. Green
Warren
Legion’s Department of Ohio
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
Parsons
Margaret McGraner
Raymond Shepard
Commander Green
Ohio University
Births and admissions at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
A birth announces a son for Mr. and Mrs. John McDermott of Athens and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rutter, Athens, along with a son for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rich of McConnelsville. Admissions list include Albert Riley and others from Athens, Frost, New Marshfield, Glouster, Albany, New Plymouth, Stewart, and surrounding areas.
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John McDermott
Athens
Larry Rutter
Larry Rich
McConnelsville
Albert Riley
James Gooding
Issac Barnett
Victor Szeplaki
William Roberson
Randall van Dyke
Kenneth Coen
Frost
Fred Stahl
New Marshfield
Lawrence Weaver
New Plymouth
Frank Bendervich
Glouster
Clarence Grim
Stewart
Sam Scott
Albany
Cars Collide In Doanville Township Night Crash
State Patrol reports two Nelsonville youths were involved in a collision on a township road near Doanville Tuesday night. Driver Roger L. Davis, 18, suffered injuries after his car rear collided with Roy E. Smith, 19, who had halted to pick up a passenger. No citations were issued.
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Nelsonville
Doanville
State Highway Patrol
Roger L. Davis
Roy E. Smith
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Tom Price
Messenger City Editor
Red Cross
Ralph Nuzum
WM. Cuckler
D.D.S
R. A. Strekal
E. State St
Marysville
Carpenter and
E. State
Jess Palmer
Briarwood
Patricia J. Clem
Hall E. Clem
Guysville
Humane Society Meet
Athens Chamber of Commerce
A.m
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Wesley Thomas
Allen Jago
Clyde Ely
Robert Wickham
Henry Brown
J. E. Algeo
Amesville
Ames Town
Jeannine Lewis
Ames Township
Cunningham Music Center
KimBall
Iano
Mayflower
Richland Mall
Mey
Marting’s
North Court Street
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