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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1974

Page

2

Parking Lot Pluckers Keep Music In The Air

Oliver Riley and Wayne Michael entertain shoppers in a city parking garage with mandolin tunes and stories of their musical journeys. Riley, his son Kenneth, and Michael all play multiple instruments and sometimes add a light vocal accompaniment to the melodies.

Messenger Peggy Parker Oliver Ollie’’ Riley Wayne Michael Peggy Parker Messenger Ollie” Riley Athens Riley Kenneth Ken Michael Hebardville

Libertarian Senate Candidate Stresses Individual Rights

Kathleen G. Harroff, a Libertarian candidate campaigning in Athens, argues government is immoral as a coercive force and that each person has a right to life and liberty as long as others’ rights are respected. She says government is not the solution.

Herb Amey Messenger Kathleen G. Harroff U.S. Senate Cuyahoga County Athens Libertarian Party Libertarian Goldwater McGovern U.S Senate

Weather notes and campaign quotes appear in Ohio edition

The issue includes a weather forecast for Monday October 7 1974 with frost risk tonight and mild Tuesday, plus extended Ohio outlook. It also carries a political interview segment on Ohio Libertarian Kathy Harroff running for U S Senate, criticizing taxation and government, and detailing her candidacy and party leadership roles.

Ohio

Nurses Role in Hypertension Seminar in Ohio

Central Ohio Heart Chapter presents a seminar on the nurses role in hypertension at Lake Hope State Park Lodge. Registration begins 9 a.m. for 5 dollars, lunch included. Mail checks to Central Ohio Heart Chapter Inc at 535 E Broad St Columbus Ohio 43215 with name and address.

Central Ohio Heart Chapter Lake Hope State Park Lodge Central Ohio Heart Chapter, Inc E. Broad St Columbus Ohio

Gun Safety Course Planned in Athens This Week

The Ohio Natural Resources Department and the Athens Jaycees sponsor a hunter safety course this week. Ted Dean will teach children 10 to 18 proper gun handling with sessions Thursday and Saturday. Thursday 7 p.m. at East State Street HQ lecture. Saturday 9 a.m. to noon at Strouds Run State Park demonstrations and clay pigeon shooting.

Ohio Natural Resources Department Athens Jaycees Ted Dean Division of Wildlife East State Street Dean Strouds Run State Park

OU Student Injured In Cliff Fall

An Ohio University student, Adrian Schwartz, 20, was injured after falling 25 feet from a cliff at Strouds Run State Park on Sunday while swinging on tree vines. Shewas transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by the Athens SECEMS squad with deputies assisting in the rescue.

Ohio University Strouds Run State Park Adrian Schwartz O’bleness Memorial

Trash Fires Doused Sunday in Athens

Athens firemen doused two trash fires over the weekend. A trash container in front of College Book Store at 50 S Court St ignited at 6 19 p m Sunday, with five gallons of water used. At 1 18 a m Sunday a dumpster outside Gamertsfelder Hall was on fire.

Athens College Book Store S. Court St Gamertsfelder Hall

Canton Youth Found Dead After Disturbance on Palmer Street

Athens police investigated the death of 20 year old Randy Berzon found with neck and wrist wounds in a Morris Avenue driveway. Authorities noted possible foul play but coroner ruled apparent death by own action. Berzon had burst into a Palmer Street home late Saturday claiming someone would kill him.

Canton Morris Avenue Athens Ted Jones Randy Berzon Robert Butts Athens County J. B. Heidler Morris Ave Margaret Flum Maplewood Drive Ohio State University Berzon Hughes Funeral Home Jones Palmer Street Palmer Street House Heidler

Goodyear Blimp Tours Southeastern Ohio

The Goodyear blimp Mayflower toured district towns from Zanesville to Point Pleasant W VA passing over Athens at about 11 15 a m. The 161 foot long craft circled the business district and campus delivering aerial views for television productions.

Messenger Employee Injured at Loading Dock Incident

John Adams, 42, of 12 Herrold Ave, was injured Saturday at The Messenger loading dock. He was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by The Plains squad and later transferred to University Hospital in Columbus. Adams was struck by co worker George Douglas and pushed into a paper conveyor.

John Adams Herrold Ave O’bleness Memorial Hospital Plains University Hospital Columbus Athens Secems Adams George Douglas Stewart

Mattress Fire Solely From Truck Debris Near Route 33

Nelsonville firefighters responded to a Route 33 near the Diamond alarm around 3 p.m. Sunday for a mattress burning in the back of a moving truck. The driver, traveling west, halted and discarded the mattress to save cargo after noticing the fire. Investigators believe a lit cigarette from the truck or another vehicle sparked the blaze.

Nelsonville Diamond

Charges Filed In Shooting In Nelsonville Area

Diane Sheets faces charges in Athens County Municipal Court after a Sunday shooting incident between neighbors on Route 1. Investigators say a .22 rifle fired slugs at Cindy Pickett’s house, car, and wall shield with no injuries reported.

Athens County Nelsonville Diane Sheets Sheriff's Department Cindy Pickett Sheriff's Office Sheets Pickett

Hocking Valley Parish Events Schedule

Chauncey Junior Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. Trimble Junior Choir at 6:30 p.m. Taylor Ridge Chi Rho at 6:30 p.m. Trimble Official Board convenes at 7:30 p.m.

Hocking Valley Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge

Odrinex Weight Loss Promise in Ad Claim

An advertising pitch promotes Odrinex as a prescription free appetite suppressant promising safe, effective weight loss for 16 years with a money back guarantee if the user does not lose ugly fat. It emphasizes sensible eating, no starving, and no special exercise as part of the plan.

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