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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1974

Page

3

Ohio University Homecoming 1974 Planned Weekend

Ohio University plans a full homecoming with Oktoberfest events October 10 to 12 behind Bird Arena and at Peden Stadium. Judges award banners in dorms, a 7 p.m. bonfire, a 10 a.m. parade featuring Hall of Fame inductees and the Miami Redskins game at 1:30 p.m. A post parade luncheon, German buffet, and a dance cap the weekend. Proceeds support the School of Music Scholarship Fund.

Ohio University Bird Arena Peden Stadium Bill Hess East State Street Court Street Presidents Street Richland Avenue Convocation Center Ohio University Bobcats Baker Center School of Music

Chorus Officers Elected At Athens High School

Joyce Wickline was elected president and Janet McKibben vice president of the Athens High School Chorus Council. Other representatives include Jeff Nihiser Metra Smith Cindy Hoskinson April Crowell Marriette Wheaton Bill Sanders and Bill Greer. The council meets weekly to guide all vocal groups as candy sales fund music, pianos, and a spring singing tour. the chorale offers public performances for donations.

Joyce Wickline Janet McKibben Athens High School Chorus Council Vera Smith Jeff Nihiser Metra Smith Cindy Hoskinson April Crowell Marriette Wheaton Bill Sanders Chorale Bill Greer Athens High Chorale Swing Choir

Meigs High Pupil Cited For Drugs

A Meigs Local High School student was taken into custody at the school on Monday. Four bags of cured marijuana five pounds of uncured marijuana and a quantity of cigarettes were found in his car. He appeared before Juvenile Court Judge Manning Webster and was released to his parents pending further proceedings.

Pomeroy Meigs Robert Hartenbach Manning Webster

VA GI home loan program posts strong FY 1974 finish

VA Regional Office Cleveland director K M Merritt cites 306 200 loans for fiscal year 1974, 16 percent below 1973, with June upturn driving 34 660 closings. Face value of 7.7 billion, and total loans since inception reach 8.8 million worth 106.3 billion.

Veterans Administration K. M. Merritt Cleveland

Theft and arrests tied to OU Inn parking lot coin deal

Athens police clarified the $10,000 coin deal did not occur inside the Ohio University Inn. The incident happened in a truck in the inn parking lot. one suspect has been arrested and another is at large.

Ohio University Inn Athens Chauncey Ray Sahlbach OU Inn

Welfare talk and water bonds at Athens County meeting

Athens County Commissioners plan to meet with Welfare Director Charlotte Balding to address issues raised by Tri- County Community Action Agency and welfare recipients after a Monday session. The Plains water system bonds were awarded to McDonald and Company of Cleveland at 6.75 percent with five bids totaling 6.75 to 7.5 percent. Commissioners will seek Sheriff Brown’s depleting account figures before approving extra funds for the remainder of the year.

Athens County Charlotte Balding Tri- County Community Action Agency CAA Balding Plains Water System McDonald and Company of Cleveland Paul Brown Sheriff's Office

Hearst Award Program Begins on 59 Campuses Nationwide

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation starts its 15th annual Journalism Awards Program across 59 colleges including Ohio University. It offers 63 550 in scholarships and grants for the academic year as journalism administrators submit top undergraduates' articles and photographs for professional judging.

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Ohio University American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism

Athens To Get New Businesses In Two Signings

Real estate reports Elmer Jones notes two new leases in Athens. Burger Chef, based in Mansfield, will build a fast food restaurant on six East State Street lots across from the recreation center. Sharff's Inc of Circleville signs for a women’s clothing shop at 40 S Court Street with remodeling to start immediately.

Athens Elmer Jones Burger Chef Mansfield William and Harold Konkler East State Street Charles Street Euclid Drive City Recreation Center Jones Sharff's Inc Frank Rauch Ralph Dupler Rauch S. Court St Sharff's Circleville Logan Nelsonville Court Street

Two Ohio Faculty Members Win Research Grants

Dr Jerome S Rovner associate professor of zoology earned a two year renewal NSF grant totaling 15000 to study communication in lycosid spiders for pest control. Dr Ronald E Stemmler assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering received a 24900 Ohio Department of Transportation grant to develop and evaluate traffic signal materials inventory control at multiple Ohio sites and on campus.

Ohio Univeristy Athens Jerome S. Rovner National Science Foundation Ronald E. Stemmler Ohio Department of Transportation Ohio

Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary Holds Meeting in City Building

The Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department met in the municipal building with 12 members present. Janice Lawson served refreshments for hostess Charlotte Nease.

Syracuse Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary Volunteer Fire Department Janice Lawson Charlotte Nease

Marietta Unveils First Bicentennial Highway Marker

Mrs. John J Gilligan dedicates Ohio marker designating Marietta as an American Revolution Bicentennial City. The ceremony at Route 60 across from ODOT District 10 HQ marks Marietta as the first Ohio community to receive the new marker. The event includes presentation to Mayor James A. Schweikert and Bicentennial Committee chair Harry Robinson.

Marietta John J Gilligan

New Hair Growth Treatment Lures in Houston Readers

An advertisement from Loesch Laboratory Consultants claims a 32 day trial to stop hair loss and grow hair for men and women. It urges readers not yet slick bald to act now, promising confidential mail responses with no obligation.

Houston Texas Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc

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