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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1973

Page

2

Elections Board To Move To Vacant Extension Office

The Athens County Board of Elections will relocate to the vacated courthouse extension office after year end. No funds exist for immediate changes. Prosecutor Michael Nolan plans to move later, needing partitions and soundproofing. renovations may be funded by revenue sharing, with cost estimates forthcoming.

Athens County Board of Elections County Extension Service William Howe Howe Board of Elections Michael Nolan Michael Ward Nolan

Man Sentenced To Reformatory In Athens Case

Michael White of Portsmouth pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and was sentenced in Athens County Common Pleas Court to Mansfield Reformatory with a term of one to 15 years. Ohio University student Mark Edwards received a 90 day suspended jail term for marijuana possession as he faces parole issues. Kay Nichols of The Plains pleaded guilty to embezzling 440 from Athens Super X and was placed on two years probation with restitution.

Michael White Portsmouth Athens County White W. State Street Mark Edwards Ohio University Nolan Lowell Howard Edwards Kay Francis Nichols The Plains Athens

CAA Sets Elections For Dec 6

Low income residents in nine districts of the Tri County Community Action Agency will elect representatives and alternates December 6. Elected members join the Board of Directors for the 1974 program year. eligibility follows Office of Economic Opportunity guidelines. Voter locations span Hocking Athens Perry counties with multiple townships and centers listed. More information at the CAA office Athens Route 3 Box 102 or call 592 6601.

Tri-County Hocking County Falls, Green and Starr Immanuel United Methodist Church Logan Ward Murray City CAA Athens County Ames Bern Canaan and Rome Kilvert Center Dover and Trimble Glouster Center York Two People’s Rights and Benefits League Center Nelsonville Perry County Bearfield Clayton and Harrison Crooksville Coal Salt Lick Monday Creek New Straitsville Jackson and Pike St. Rose Catholic School New Lexington Monroe and Pleasant Rendville Center Athens

Auxiliary Plans For Christmas In Wellston

The Ladies Auxiliary 371 of the Wellston American Legion met to outline plans for a December 10 Christmas party with a covered dish dinner and a $1 to $1.50 gift exchange. They will visit Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe on December 13 for the district birthday party and seek homemade cakes and fudge donations. A December 15 Christmas dinner at the Legion home is set with meat and bread provided and a covered fish requested. The group also voted to donate to the Salvation Army and provide gifts for local veterans in foster and rest homes.

Wellston Ladies Auxiliary Wellston American Legion Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Hazel Grant American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Salvation Army

Ohio Weather Forecast For Thursday November 29 1973

The report shows clearing and cold tonight with lows in the 30s and a sunny warmer Friday with highs in the 50s. Weekend into Monday will bring mid 50s to mid 60s then cooling to 40s by Monday with a chance of showers late Sunday or Monday. Yesterday’s high 59 low 35, precipitation 0.02 inches. month 4.76 inches, normal 2.66, year 46.95 inches with 7.22 above normal. Sun sets 5 07 p.m. and rises 7 29 a.m. Data from Ohio University Geography Dept and Hocking River readings.

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Theft Charges To Be Filed In Jackson County Courts

WELLSTON Police Chief Max Downard said charges will be filed in Jackson County Court and Jackson County Juvenile Court against two adults and one juvenile from recent thefts. Forrest John son, 18, Wellston Route 2 and a 17-year-old Wellston boy face breaking and entering charges tied to auto theft at Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot. The stolen items include a Lear Jet stereo eight valued at 95 dollars two Craig speakers valued at 40 dollars and one tape track 40 valued at 17 dollars. Larry T. Russell, Jackson, faces auto theft charges for stealing an auto owned by Don Clark of Wellston early Tuesday.

Wellston Max Downard Jackson County Forrest Johnson Trinity United Methodist Church Kathleen Herrold McArthur Larry T. Russell Jackson Russell Don Clark

Group Two To Meet At First Christian Church

Nelsonville group two will meet Monday night at the home of Spenny Steenrod 649 Poplar Street. Mrs Gertrude Clouston is the program leader and Mrs Cora Joyce will lead devotions. Members will contribute to the circle treasury instead of a gift exchange.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Spenny Steenrod Poplar St Gertrude Clouston Cora Joyce Circle Treasury

Ohio lawmaker faults GOP delay on campaign finance reform

Richard Celeste, House majority whip, accuses Republicans of political games delaying a campaign spending bill during a special session. He predicts passage by February and cites pre election reporting as key reform, while noting Gov. Gilligan's preference for John Glenn in the lieutenant governor race. Celeste spoke at Ohio University and criticized Kurfess and party sideshows.

Deborah Hrouda John Gilligan Ohio Richard Celeste House of Rep Celeste Gov. Gilligan Gilligan Charles Kurfess Government Department Kurfess Ted Brown

Emergency Runs Reported Across Athens Area

Emergency services dispatched on Wednesday morning for Ersel Adkins 57 Millfield Route 1 ill at O'Bleness. Tuesday night Gary Hart 20 James Hall ill at O'Bleness after Court and Washington Streets incident. Wednesday afternoon Dane McCarthy 24 Millfield motorcycle auto accident on W Union Street no aid. Thursday Betsy Brozak 23 from 79 N Congress St ill transported from United Campus Ministry to O Bleness.

Ersel Adkins Millfield O’bleness Court Washington Streets Gary Hart James Hall Dane McCarthy W. Union Street Betsy Brozak N. Congress St Ill United Campus Ministry N. College St O'Bleness

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