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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1971

Page

3

OU Labor Study Planned After 91-Day Strike

Ohio University officials and AFSCME Local 1699 prepare for a 1:30 p.m. conference at the OU Inn to resolve labor dispute roots. President Claude Sowle urges improved law and voluntary compliance while weighing student worker use and a potential ombudsman.

Tom Price Ohio University Union Ohio University Inn Ward Wilson Edward Penson Wilbur Collins Frank Stewart Cincinnati American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes Local 1699 Oscar Sowle Ohio Lowle

Athens Autumn Trade Festival Sells Out All 72 Spaces

City Council President Harry Crewson announces all 72 spaces for the Athens Autumn Trade Festival are reserved for the city third giant garage sale. Exhibitors from increasing distances will display wares alongside many locals from Athens County Ohio University and the Southeastern Ohio area. Special displays by police and fire departments add to the event. Admission is free and the festival runs from 3 to 9 p.m.

Athens Harry Crewson Ohio Athens County Ohio University

United Appeal Boost From Athens Rotary Meeting

Athens Rotary heard United Appeal organizer Tom Stauffer of Ketchum Inc outline the drive for a $68 000 goal the highest Athens has ever had. He urged broad publicity and noted agencies receiving funds including the Athens County Red Cross $22 500 and Salvation Army $15 000 with Girl and Boy Scout allocations and support for other local groups. Seven Rotarians sit on the committee led by vice chairman Ernie Rothel with Tad Grover and others handling audits and divisions.

Athens United Appeal Ohio Tom Stauffer Athens Rotary Club Ohio University Inn Stauffer Ketchum, Inc Athens United Appeal Herschel McNabb Ohio University Athens County Salvation Army Kootaga Council Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Four Rivers Girl Scout Council Athens County Association Mount St. Mary Hospital Home Health Service Mental Health

Athens Residents Preview New Voting Procedure at Festival

Members of the League of Women Voters will demonstrate the new punch type ballot at their booth in the Municipal Parking Garage during the Athens Autumn Trade Festival. They will explain how to mark ballots and provide information on absentee voting for interested residents.

Athens League of Women Voters League

Gilligan vetoes bill shifting Emergency Board control

Gov. John Gilligan vetoed a bi partisan bill moving control of the State Emergency Board from the administration to legislators. The measure would remove the auditor and attorney general from the board and place seats with lawmakers. Overrides possible with 60 House votes and 20 Senate votes. The House Senate Conference Committee on a permanent tax budget meets behind closed doors as Ohio lacks a permanent budget since July 1.

Columbus Ohio John Gilligan Gilligan State Emergency Board Administrative O State Controlling Board James Rhodes Emergency Board Controlling Board House Senate

O Bleness Memorial Hospital Notes

O Bleness Memorial Hospital notes list multiple newborns from various families in Athens Nelsonville Glouster Pomeroy and surrounding areas. The entries include Tim Mace Ronald Danielson Thomas Sizemore Gail Limo and others with associated locations. The Point Pleasant Fraternal Order of Police will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the new clubhouse on Neal Road.

Tim Mace New Marshfield Ronald Danielson Athens Thomas Sizemore Paul Gail Nelsonville Point Pleasant

AHS Student Hurt In Cycle Crash On Route 682

An Athens High School pupil is treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash on Route 682 at The Plains. Gary W. Arnold 16 sustained a left hand fracture facial abrasions and severe lacerations to the right foot. Larry E. Barrett 16 was treated for shoulder injuries and released. Officials said both were en route to school when the accident occurred after a car pulled onto the highway from Hartman Road.

Athens High School O’bleness State Highway Patrol Gary W. Arnold Millfield Route 1 Larry E. Barrett Plains Hubert C. Cottrill Hartman Road Arnold Barrett Chauncey Rene M. Grandorff Athens Lawrence L

Boys State Delegates Speak At Legion Night

Buckeye Boys State attendees from Ashland College will address the K T Crossen Post of the American Legion Wednesday at 8 p m. Speakers include Roger Watson and John Goodwin with Edwin Goodwin of Logan and several Misner and Potts family members named among contestants.

Buckeye Boys State Ashland College K. T. Crossen American Legion Boys State Roger Watson Harold Watson Eden Place John Goodwin Virginia Goodwin Grosvenor St Edwin Goodwin Logan W. Va

Coal Mine Strike Shows Small Immediate Local Impact

About 30 days of coal on hand limits immediate disruption. Local rural distributors stockpile coal but warn a lengthy strike could halt supply. Elmer Poston of Athens buys from Star Mining in Shawnee and Hill Coal in Wellston, noting few homes still heat with coal and those using it are scattered.

Sowel Elmer Poston Athens Area Star Mining Co Shawnee Hill Coal Co Wellston

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