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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1972

Page

3

Athens Municipal Court Deals With Light Thanksgiving Caseload

Athens Municipal Court logged a light docket on Wednesday as Thanksgiving approached. Paul Woods, 22, Jacksonville, was granted a jury trial in a DWI by drugs case with no trial date set. A speeding in a 35 mph zone charge was continued with the DWI case. Other outcomes include Willard Carsey forfeiting a $25 bond on public intoxication, Randall Roeble pleading guilty to open container, fined $2 and costs, Claude Tipton found guilty of dog at large with $10 fine and suspended, Ellen Miller fined $25 for unsafe operation, Kenneth McClain guilty of DWI with $200 fine, seven days in jail, and 60-day license suspension, Charles Gardner forfeiting a $25 bond for dog confinement.

Paul Woods Jacksonville DWI Woods Willard Carsey Athens Randall L. Roeble Claude Tipton Carriage Hill Ellen Miller Jefferson Hall Kenneth McClain State Highway Patrol Charles Gardner Mulligan Rd Athens County

Athens Vote Count Closed To Press

Reporters waited outside as Athens vote tallying closed to media, with usually admitted individuals blocked by staff. One unnamed person reportedly bypassed the order to enter, but details of what he saw were not disclosed.

Athens

Three Hurt In Route 50A Crash At Route 33 Exit

A two car collision on Route 50A at the Route 33 exit left three people with minor bruises. Forbes Milliken 21 Athens was westbound when struck by Allyn Smith 21 who was cited for failing to yield. Passenger Nancy L. Laird 21 also injured. None required hospitalization.

Forbes T. Milliken Athens Allyn C. Smith Boyd St Smith Nancy L. Laird N. McKinley Ave

Christmas Seal Campaign At Ohio University Campus

The annual campus Christmas Seal collection will be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the campus gate. Pi Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Sigma direct the drive to raise 10 000 dollars for tuberculosis and other respiratory disease detection and treatment during 1972 73.

National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Phi Kappa Sigma

Elevator traps man at 8 N Court St in Athens

The Athens Fire Department was called to 8 N Court St at 12 32 p m Tuesday to free Doug Brown 20 Albany Route 1 who was trapped in an elevator. He was freed by police before the squad arrived and was not injured.

Shields Brown Brown-Shields Lawrence Grey Athens Nolan Grey Athens Fire Department N. Court St Doug Brown Albany

Band Plans Yule Conerts and Pep Games

Athens Middle School band director Wilbur Lanning organizes a brass ensemble to perform Christmas music on street corners and in front of the Court House during the shopping season. He also forms a pep band to play at seventh and eighth grade basketball games.

Athens Wilbur Lanning Lanning

Plea in Athens County Common Pleas Court Indictments

Seven defendants indicted last week by the Athens County grand jury pleaded innocent on various charges in Common Pleas Court. William Perrin faces two counts of assault on a minor and others await hearing dates while Kenneth Strawser pled guilty to issuing a check with insufficient funds. Robert Hanning did not enter a plea due to absent counsel.

Athens County Grand Jury Common Pleas William Perrin Timothy Withem Michael Gladke Frank James Douglas Chapman Woodson Kenneth Bloom Kenneth Strawser Robert Hanning

Firemen Answer Auto Fire Call in Athens

Athens firemen were dispatched to Mill and N College Streets at 4 23 p.m. Tuesday to an auto owned by Kevin Cahill with no address given that had been on fire. The blaze was out on their arrival and the car sustained slight damage.

Athens Mill N. College Streets Kevin Cahill

New OU Trustee Dorothy Johns Embraces Excellence and Relevance

Ohio University's newest trustee, Dorothy S. Johns, vows to push excellence and relevance in public higher education. The 67-year-old Laurel School dean of students was appointed by Gov. Gilligan, reversing plans to name a recent graduate after Andrew Alexander declined.

Ohio University Dorothy S. Johns John J. Gilligan Cleveland Johns Daily Cardinal University of Wisconsin The Erie Daily Times Erie Gilligan Andrew Alexander OU Post Alexander Dayton Journal-Herald

Change Of Sentence For Richard Speck

Richard Speck sat in Peoria County Court as the judge sentenced him to a prison term up to 1200 years for eight nurse murders in Chicago. The proceeding echoed his 1967 death sentence by Judge Herbert Paschen, with Speck quoted about the chair and punishment.

Peoria, Ill Richard Speck Chicago South Side Peoria County Herbert C. Paschen Speck

Thief Takes Turkeys Near Albany

Meigs County Sheriff's Department reports an overnight entry at Robert Mattox turkey farm along Route 143 near Albany with a number of birds stolen. The exact count was not known at the time of reporting.

Albany Meigs County Sheriff's Department Robert Mattox Route 143

Roberts Given Rotary Plaque

Carl Roberts district governor was named a Paul Harris fellow by the Athens Rotary on Monday. The club donated 1000 to the Rotary International Foundation in his honor and he urged district clubs to boost contributions for education grants and foundation support.

Carl Roberts Rotary Govenor Paul Harris Athens International Club Roberts Rotary Foundation

Secure Denture Adhesive Promises firmer, steadier hold

Advertisement claims FASTEETH denture adhesive powder provides longer lasting, firmer hold to prevent teeth from coming loose while eating or talking. Advises regular dentist checks for properly fitting dentures and comfort.

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