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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1971

Page

3

Drug Conspiracy Charges Dropped in Ohio University Case

In Athens County Municipal Court, drugs conspiracy charges against Michael Blake of South Green Dorm 6 were dismissed on prosecution motion after a Bromley Hall raid. Blake was ordered to pay court costs.

Ohio University Athens County Michael Blake South Green Bromley Hall Athens City Blake John A. Schutt Cincinnati Schutt Mill St David Eugene Reeves Athens

Athens Lions Club light bulb sale aids eye charities

The Athens Lions Club kicks off a two night sale selling eight bulbs for 12 dollars to raise 1500 dollars for eye charities including Pilot Dog Program and Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation. Volunteers aim to sell 12 000 bulbs locally with all proceeds for sight conservation and glasses for needy children.

Athens Lions Club Plains Athens Pilot Dog Program Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation Sam Alvarez Club

Explorer Activity Outlined Athens Post 70 Explains Purpose

Athens Explorer Post 70 sponsored by the Athens County Bar Association and affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America outlines a year of tours and events. The only coed Explorer group in the district serves ages 14 to 21 and met at the city municipal building to discuss programs and future officers.

Athens Explorer Post 70 Athens County Bar Association Boy Scouts of America Post 70 Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification London Ohio State Law School Fairfield Correctional Institute For Boys Lancaster Lucasville West Virginia Tenney Fuller Washington D.C Fuller Nixon Mitchell Hubert Humphrey James Lovell al Capp Sue Gwin Jeff Robinson Leslie Dean John Burns Alan Goldsberry

Logan Firemen Respond to Two Calls Tuesday Evening

Logan firefighters answered two calls. At 7:43 p.m. they addressed a chlorine leak from a pool tank on N Market Street, fixing a loose fitting. At 9:16 p.m. they reported a street leaf fire near 170 N Walnut Street.

Logan N. Market Street N. Walnut St

Athens County Feeder Calf Sale Tops $100,000 Record

Athens County's feeder calf sale drew 754 head from 92 farmers across Meigs Athens Vinton Hocking Morgan and Gallia Counties. Steers averaged 36.10 per cwt and heifers 30.71, with prices from 25 to 38.25 per cwt. The sale total reached 103,642.30, the first Athens sale to exceed 100,000.

Athens County Kenith E. Ackerman Meigs Athens Vinton Hocking Morgan Gallia Southeastern Ohio Beer Improvement Association Leo Story Pomeroy

Two Squad Rons Made Eileen Gross Accident

Ohio University coed Eileen Gross lives at 1214 Smith St. and was struck at Washington and Congress streets Wednesday evening. Fire squad units arrived at 8:03 p.m. and advised a Hudson Health Center exam. Separate call at 9:37 a.m. reported Sam Rosser, 65, having trouble breathing and taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Births listed include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Billie Crum of Logan. Several individuals transferred to University Hospital in Columbus.

Eileen Gross Ohio University Coed Smith St Washington and Congress Streets Miss Gross Hudson Health Center May Ave Sam Rosser Rosser O’bleness

Thefts and Vandalism Reported in Athens

Athens police logged multiple thefts and vandalism incidents Tuesday and Wednesday. A coin receiver was removed from Chapman's Car Wash. a radio antenna and tail light were damaged. a front window was broken. two green lawn chairs were stolen. a black bicycle valued at 64 dollars disappeared. and a car battery was stolen from Erma Beggs.

Athens City Chapman’s E. State Street Riley Erma Lomax S. College St Nancy Hissong Carriage Hill

Foreign Student Adviser Advocates Global Understanding at OU

Geoffrey Wood, adviser to foreign students at Ohio University, told the Lions Club at the Ohio University Inn that education defines world awareness. He urged travel and international study to reduce misunderstandings and noted American views on Red China are clouded by lack of contact. Lions Club president Sam Alvarez urged expanding international projects and more involvement.

Ohio University Geoffrey Wood Wood Lions Club Ohio University Inn Red China China The Australian Lions Clubs Lions Sam Alvarez Pos

Blood Drive in Athens Sees 109 Pints Collected on Day Two

On the second day of the Athens visit the drive collected 109 pints, bringing two day total to 219 pints and 31 pints shy of quota. Registered donors reached 122 Tuesday with 17 first time donors, matching Monday’s figures.

Athens Willard Fuller Arden Place Barbara Nicholson Richard Jackson Marietta Paul MacCombs William Burgess Albany Jack Gilson Ohio University

Eight Athens High seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Eight Athens High School seniors earned commendation for top two percent scores on the 1971 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Named: Signe Denbow Kathy Gallaway Christopher Hurst Marilyn McHarg Emily Murphree Solveig Overby Tamea Paynter Roy Wood. This brings Athens High’s total recognized to 13, the largest in the district’s history.

Athens High School Signe Denbow Kathy Gallaway Christopher Hurst Marilyn McHarg Emily Murphree Solveig Overby Tamea Paynter Roy Wood Athens High

Fall Exhibit by Hocking Valley Craftsmen Set at Bear Wallow Hollow

The Hocking Valley Craftsmen announce their annual fall exhibit and sale at Jaycees Park along the Hocking River. The event runs 11 am to 6 pm on October 9 10 and October 16 17 with a 25 cent admission and free for children. Proceeds go toward a permanent exhibit hall and crafts workshop. Exhibits include paintings gemstones jewelry blown glass pottery and needlework with dulcimer maker silversmith metal casters bricklayer dyers and weavers also showing work.

Hocking Valley Bear Wallow Hollow Hocking Jaycees W. State Street

Tractor Parts Stolen From Dailey Ford Tractor Sales

Athens County sheriff deputies investigate the theft of radius arms and axles from a Ford tractor at Dailey Ford Tractor Sales Route 50W. The theft was reported by James Dorr, an employee, when he arrived for work at 7:30 Wednesday morning.

Athens County

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