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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1971

Page

3

Grand Jury Not Misled on Ohio University Trustees Law

The state attorney general will continue the probe into possible conflicts at Ohio University citing a civil statute about trustee salaries and access. Special counsel John Gallagher said the grand jury was aware the statute applied to educational corporations and not as a criminal law. If violations are found, trustees may face removal or court action.

Ohio University William Brown Athens Ohio U John Gallagher Attor Gallegher Gallagher Brown Michael Szolosi Attorney General George Jenkins

Vocational Programs Highlighted At CBS Meeting

Citizens for Better Schools held a meeting at Athens High School outlining work study at the high school and the Tri-County Joint Vocational School near Nelsonville. Principal Robert Shamp described Quest independent study options and student projects while Supt. Thomas Porter discussed daily lab work and self paced progress. Parkins noted open door access and placement considerations for vo ed students.

Todd Williams Messenger Citizens For Better Schools Athens High School AHS Robert Shamp Thomas Porter Tri-County Joint Vocational School Earl Parkins CBS Nelsonville Tri- County Joint Vocational School Porter Parkins

Invitational Exhibit Opens at Ohio University Gallery

The Ohio University Alumni Invitational Exhibition opens in Seigfred Hall Gallery and runs through Oct. 29. Sponsored in part by the Ohio Arts Council, it features 15 alumni across drawing, painting, lithography, sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Notable participants include Dine and Brewerman, cited for national recognition, with the show traveling to other venues for a year.

Ohio University Seigfred Hall Ohio Arts Council Oscar Bailey John C. Beckley Harvey Brewerman George M. Craven Jime Dine Bruce A. Grimes Dick Hay

Light Night Program Set by Athens Hocking Board of Realtors

The Athens Hocking County Board of Realtors joins with other boards in the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards for an expanded anti crime program called Light the Night Prevent Crime. Campaign materials include billboards and ads running through November. next board meeting is October 20 at noon in Baker Center.

Athens-Hocking

Posthumous Awards Go To Father

Two posthumous awards from the Republic of Vietnam were presented to the father of Marine Lance Cpl. Fred E. Pritts who died in February 1969 near Quang Tri. The Military Merit Medal and Gallantry Cross with Palm were accepted by Thomas Pritts of The Plains from Maj. Ed Hempel at the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Columbus for courage and self sacrifice. Local note mentions Athens Bindry Workers Local 181 meeting Sunday at 1 30 p.m. at the American Legion Home.

Republic of Vietnam Thomas Pritts the Plains Ed Hempel Marine Corps Reserve Training Center Columbus Fred E. Pritts Quang Tri Marine Corps Athens Bindry Workers American Legion

Jaycees Honor Two Members in Athens Meeting

Athens Jaycees paid tribute to Gordon Lawrence and Bob Garrett. Lawrence, WOUB-TV program director, praised for four years of service and resigning as chairman due to move to Grand Rapids. Garrett earned Jaycee of the Quarter for club involvement. Plans discussed for Christmas tree sale and spring festival. members bagged over one ton of Halloween candy for charity sale Oct 18–20.

Athens Jaycees Gordon Lawrence Bob Garrett Lawrence Ohio University Woub-Tv The Jaycees Grand Rapids Mich Garrett Columbia Gas Co Route

Driver Cited After Route 33 Crash Near Athens

Sheila A. Ryan twenty two of Murray City was cited by the State Highway Patrol for failing to yield the right of way after noon Thursday. Her vehicle pulled from a cross-over into the northbound lane into the path of Douglas J. Lehman eighteen of Sandusky causing his car to strike an embankment as he swerved to avoid collision. No injuries were reported.

Sheila A. Ryan Murray City State Highway Patrol Athens Douglas J. Lehman Sandusky

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Births Notice

A list of births recorded at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital includes a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hamlin of Nelsonville and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Carr of Millfield Route 1, along with numerous names from Athens Glouster Guysville Chauncey and surrounding areas.

Stephen Hamlin Nelsonville Virgil Carr Millfield Vance Springer Harry McMullen John Monroe Jerry Stripe Joseph Barber Maung Gyi Gianni Spera Mary Fowler Thomas Hedge

Landscaping bids for Athens flood control project

Bids to plant trees along the Hocking River flood control site near Athens will be opened November 11. The U S Corps of Engineers Huntington district limits bids to small business concerns, with total project cost estimated up to 100000 dollars. Landscaping must begin within ten days of award and finish in 150 days. The note adds background that the U S mint began in 1792.

Athens Hocking River U. S. Corps of Engineers Huntington W. Va

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