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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1971

Page

3

Center Officials Eye Step After AG Opinion on Patient Releases

Athens Mental Health Center officials weigh next moves after an attorney general opinion guides handling guardians blocked releases. Dr. Chovnick and Dr. Caul discuss options, seek state advice, and consider test cases to move about 20 patients out of the hospital while guardian funding issues loom.

Tom Price Messenger Athens Mental Health Center Attorney General Center Harry Chovnick the Messenger Today David Caul Chovnick Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction the Messenger Joseph Howard Ohio Howard

Two Forfeit Bond On Nudity Charge In Athens Court

In Athens County Municipal Court Monday two Cincinnati men forfeited $58 bond on indecent exposure charges after being arrested by Ohio University Security Police for standing unclad on the Ohio University mall. Many other defendants faced fines, jail terms, and license suspensions for drunken driving, theft, and public disturbance.

Cincinnati Athens County John A. Charvat John Decker Ohio University West Green John Matheny New Straitsville James Glover Walker St Athens Wilford Morlan Glouster Edward Lyons Pearl S. Richards Coolville John Gardner Nelsonville John Wharton Lancaster James M. Camsky Bellaire

Shade Elementary selects six cheerleaders and one alternate

Shade Elementary School picks six cheerleaders Debbie Story Jeanne Boggs Sandra Goldsberry Brenda Williams Cheryl Martin Joyce Webb and alternate Peggy Saylor based on enthusiasm self confidence and athletic skill Judges were Robbie Jo Stephens and Shelley Paul from Ohio University cheerleading squad

Debbie Story Jeanne Boggs Sandra Goldsberry Brenda Williams Cheryl Martin Joyce Webb Peggy Saylor Wells Robbie Jo Stephens Shelley Paul Ohio University

Shade Student Council Elects Officers at Meeting

The Shade School student council elected President Mary Robinson Vice President Mark Douglas Secretary Lynn Hart Treasurer Patty Robinson Reporter Eddie Bailey Communications Director Bob Thomas. They began plans for a Thanksgiving program on November 24 at the school and discussed a Christmas dance and a school ecology day.

SHADE Mary Robinson Mark Douglas Lynn Hart Patty Robinson Eddie Bailey Bob Thomas

Woman Falls From Auto Near Columbus

Virginia Carter of Columbus was admitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital for observation after apparently being thrown from an automobile Saturday night. She was arrested by the Putnam County sheriff on a charge of public intoxication. Hospital officials list her condition as good. The American Legion Post 21 board of trustees will meet at 7 30 p.m. Monday in the post home. members are welcome.

Michael Chirdon Albany Michael McNair N. Congress James P. Hutchinson N. College Mark G. Hines Canton Hines Hutchinson Robert McClay Pataskala Bill Gail Kroegr’s Krogers Richard Ehrenreich Carriage Hill Kroger Kenneth Balch Millfield Mary Balch Point Pleasant Columbus Virginia Carter Pleasant Valley Hospital Putnam County K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion Post

Navy Marine Corps Scholarship Program offers 1700 ROTC scholarships

About 1,700 Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarships will be available for the next academic year. The program covers tuition fees books uniforms and a 50 dollar monthly allowance for four years. Applicants are evaluated on SAT or ACT scores and must be 17 to 20 by July 1 1971. Interviews and medical exams start early 1972 with deadlines in December. Brochures available from recruiting stations or the Navy chief of personnel. Athens office at 86 N Court St phone 593 3566.

Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps Navy-Marine Corps College Entrance Examination Board NROTC Bulletin of Information Navy Marine Corps Chief of Naval Personnel Department of the Navy Washington, D.C Athens N. Court St

Woman Found Sleeping Drunk in Church Confessional

Athens resident Robin Skorgik was found asleep in a confessional at St. Pauls Church and police noted a missing bottle of sacramental wine. She pled guilty in Municipal Court to public intoxication and paid a $25 fine plus costs.

Robin Skorgik W.washington St. Paul’s Church Miss Skorgik

Recovery Swift On Stolen Car

Athens County sheriff's deputies recovered a stolen car ten minutes after it was reported missing. The vehicle, taken from the Midway Inn Circlehill at 9 14 p m, was found at Fran's Bar Chauncey at 9 24 p m A suspect is being held pending possible charges for auto larceny.

Athens County Midway Inn Circlehill Chauncey Sheriff's Department

Stereo Theft at Carriage Hill Apartment

Athens police investigate theft of nearly three thousand dollars in stereo equipment and televisions from a Carriage Hill apartment. Items belonging to Bruce Schwerin include two speakers and a TV. roommate Sherman Perry reports a turntable and albums missing. another resident, Robert Adamsky, also loses a television.

Athens Carriage Hill Bruce Schwerin Schwerin Sherman Perry Robert Adamsky Hayes Hall

Pensions Can Be Restored For Widows After Divorce Or Death

The VA allows restoration of widows pension or DIC if a remarriage ends by divorce or death. No rush of applications reported. Pensions go to needy widows of veterans who die from nonservice causes. DIC to widows of service connected deaths. Restoration requires remarriage dissolution.

Veterans Administration

Multiple Birth Announcements From Athens and Albany Area Names

A list of birth notices from Athens and surrounding areas includes Mr and Mrs David Orders, Athens a son. Mr and Mrs Richard Ryan, Athens a daughter. Mr and Mrs James Cox, Athens a son. Elizabeth McKnight and Kee Nam. Michael Mulligan and Lenora Smith Laszlo Kee Krompecher all of Athens. David McBride Athens Route 2. Emma Jones Dona Markin Maude Jones all of Albany. Jeffery Smith Mrs Edward Jolley John Brookhart all of The Plains. Walter Graham New Marshfield Route 1. Sharon Huston Radcliffe. Margaret Barstow Corbin Norris Ethel Pierce E Bovie Morgan Byron Wolfe Lynn Saryo William Roberson William Rotzenberg Abdul Hammad Ronald Windland and son Mrs William Peters and son Bessie Boyer Samuel Rosser Mary Love Constance Cservanyak James Francisco Deanne Francisco Mrs Alfred Mantle and son Mrs William Mulford and son Howell Herman Diane Zinn Mrs Paul Malcolm and daughter.

Elizabeth McKnight Kee Soo Nam Michael Mulligan Lenora Smith Laszlo Kee- Krompecher Athens David McBride Emma_ Jones Dona Markin Maude Jones Albany Jeffery Smith Edward Jolley John Brookhart the Plains Walter Graham New Marshfield Sharon Huston Radcliffe Margaret Barstow Corbin Norris Ethel Pierce E. Bovie Morgan Byron Wolfe Lynn Saryo William Roberson William Rotzenberg Abdul Hammad Ronald Windland William Peters Bessie Boyer Samuel Rosser Mary Love Constance Cservanyak James Francisco Deanne Francisco Alfred Mantle William Mulford Howell Herman Diane Zinn Paul Malcolm

Fire Hits Lounge In Dormitory At Ohio University

A discarded cigarette likely started a fire on the third floor lounge of Picker ing Hall on the South Green. Damage to the sofa carpet and walls totaled about 300 dollars with 200 for contents and 100 for the building. Fire crews also checked the Charles Fulks residence for smoke odor with no blaze found. Emergency squadmen treated two Ohio University coeds for illness at Hudson Health Center.

Bromley Hall Best Steak House W. Union St Pickering Hall Ohio University South Green Athens Charles Dalton Charles Fulks Maplewood Dr Ohio University Coeds Hudson Health Center Mill St Gayle King Lincoln St Deborah Gillam W. Washington St

Stewart Man Injured In Cycle Crash

A Stewart man, John Arthur Simpson aged 26, sustained a fractured right leg when his motorcycle struck a car driven by Leo D. Galloway, 55, on Route 329 near Route 50. Galloway had pulled off to let another vehicle pass and was reentering the road to make a left turn. No citations were issued.

Stewart State Highway Patrol O’bieness Memorial Hospital John Arthur Simpson Leo D. Galloway Galloway

Blaze damages new trailer home on Harmony Road

A fire caused by faulty wiring damaged a new trailer home rented by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Britton on Harmony Road. The blaze started in a bedroom fuse box, was spotted by neighbor Mrs. G R Crawford at 2 42 p m, and confined to the bedroom with heavy smoke throughout. Total damage estimated at 1800 with 1000 to the home and 800 to its contents.

Harmony Road Leon Britton G. R. Crawford Richland Area Pete Good

Three Athens Workers Complete General Telephone Training

Three General Telephone Athens exchange employees earned certificates for completing basic installation and maintenance courses at the Marion plant training school. Joseph L. Staley 19 Dale M. Kirkendall 20 and Charles E. Nelson 30, all installer repairmen, were named.

General Telephone Athens Exchange Marion Joseph L. Staley Longview Heights Athens Dale M. Kirkendall Hooper St Charles E. Nelson Guysville Route 1

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Shade Elementary School Wilson Baker Berry Hall N. Court Don Reed Bob Baur Insurance Service Reed« Baur Inc O’bleness Memorial Hospital David Orders Richard Ryan James Cox West Bend Gok Blaze Britton Bucy & Hill Armco Building Systems Budy & Hill. Inc P.O East Main Street Chillicothe City Loan Company Electric Fondue Pof Marting Cutt Department North Court Street
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