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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1973

Page

5

Ohio U Dedicates Zanesville Learning Resources Center

Ground was broken for the Learning Resources Center at Ohio University Zanesville. The Herrold Hall building will house a 60,000 volume library plus audio visual gear, dining facilities, game rooms and a student lounge. Family members attended with officials including Claud Sowle and Dr Terry Puckett. Public reception followed the ceremony with state lawmakers in attendance.

Zanesville Herrold Ohio University Russell P. Herrold Anchor Hocking Muskingum Area

Cemetery Vandalism Probed in Wellston Ridgewood Damage

Wellston police investigate vandalism at Ridgewood Cemetery where 27 grave markers were broken or toppled. Superintendent Jim Dalton reports the incident as part of ongoing inquiries alongside a break in at Nell Ball residence on N Pennsylvania Avenue. Timothy D. Osborne cited for failure to yield in a two car Pennsylvania Avenue crash involving James J. Rupert. no injuries reported.

Wellston Ridgewood Cemetery Jim Dalton Nell Ball N. Pennsylvania Avenue Miss Ball Timothy D. Osborne Oak Hill Pennsylvania Avenue James J. Rupert

Youth Rally at Oakdale Church of Christ

The Hocking Valley Youth Rally of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ will be held at Oakdale Church of Christ on Sunday at 2 p.m. Members of the David Grubbs and Robert Smith Missionary families will discuss life and education in Rhodesia Africa. Special musical numbers are invited and refreshments will be served.

Glouster Hocking Valley Christian Churches Churches of Christ Oakdale Church

Showalter and others visit families in Ohio and Michigan

Elmer Showalter of Detroit visits his mother Mrs. Lucille Showalter. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith of Columbus visit Mrs. Alice Shumway. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strous of Canal Winchester guest Mrs. Myrtle Simpson and Lois. Mrs. Doris Cunningham weekends in Columbus with sister Mrs. Conrad Murphy and family. Myrtle Simpson later visits Strous in Canal Winchester.

Elmer Showalter Detroit Michigan Lucille Showalter Phil Smith Columbus Alice Shumway Robert Strous Canal Winchester Myrtle Simpson Lois Doris Cunningham Conrad Murphy

College Board Meeting Postponed to October 23

Hocking Technical College Board of Trustees meeting in Nelsonville has been rescheduled to Oct 23 at 7 30 p m. An evaluation of the college is underway under the direction of the Ohio College Association.

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College Board of Trustees Ohio College Association

Bee Sting Leads To Lost Then Found Diamond Ring

Mrs. Smalley was stung on her finger during a visit to Athens. Her engagement and wedding rings were later found missing by Mrs. Karnes, recovered Monday by a Kroger employee who turned them in to the store office.

Phil Smalley Greenfield Gil Karnes Athens Hocking Valley Railroad Mrs. Smalley Nancy Kroger’s Karnes

Meigs County appoints bailiff and divo rce investigator

Meigs County Commissioners approve Lettie Spencer as court bailiff and divorce investigator for Common Pleas Judge John C. Bacon replacing retiree Allen Hill. They hear a request for funding a speech and hearing clinic with state and county support, and note courthouse remodeling by King Construction Co. of Jackson underway with roof work and new footings.

Pomeroy Meigs County Lettie Spencer of Common Pleas John C. Bacon Allen Hill Wesley Buehl Highway Department C. E. Blakeslee Marta Guilkey King Construction Co Jackson

Senior Citizens To Meet Friday

The Friendly Circle of the Senior Citizen Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the club house for a business and social session. Refreshments will be served by Sylvia Matheny Lela McCallister Bertha Lee and Florence Russell.

Sylvia Matheny Lela McCallister Bertha Lee Florence Russell

Chauncey Church to Host Student Reception Sunday

Chauncey Christian Church invites students and families in the Chauncey area connected to Ohio University or Hocking Technical College to a reception Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Members and friends will be on hand to welcome attendees.

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church Ohio University Hocking Technical College

Cyclist Hurt On Route 685 After Truck Loses Center

A 16 year old motorcyclist Terry Porter Amesville Route 1 was injured on Route 685 north of Route 13 in Trimble Two when a southbound truck crossed center on a curve and sent him into a culvert. Porter was treated at O Bleness Memorial Hospital.

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Trimble Two State Highway Patrol Terry Porter Amesville Porter O'Bleness Southeast

Recognize Homemakers Achievements Day in Point Pleasant

Homemakers Achievement Day is set for October 25 at Moose Hall on Second Street. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the program at 10 a.m. Luncheon cost is $3. Homemakers to bring one item for judging. clubs to exhibit items. Jack Burdette will speak on bi centennial plans. a surprise guest will appear. Blue Ribbon Clubs and Scrapbook winners announced. each club to provide a door prize.

Point Pleasant Moose Hall Second Street Jack Burdette

Free Hearing Test Event in Athens Ohio at Highlander Motel

An advertisement announces a free electronic hearing test by Homer Norvell at the Highlander Motel in Athens on Friday October 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event offers latest equipment, ear diagrams, and patient education. If unable to attend, call Beltone in Zanesville at 453-1103 for another appointment.

Highlander W. Union St Athens Ohio Homer Norvell Union St Beltone Zanesville

Sowle Outlines FiveSection Plan For Ohio University

Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle previews a five section biennial report focusing on Accomplishments Strengths Aims Agenda for 1973 75 and concluding comments He prioritizes a rigorous merit based academic evaluation and aggressive student recruitment while stressing strong conduct standards He calls for broader storytelling to improve the university image and commits to centralized progress scrutiny for implementation.

Ohio University Claude R. Sowle Sowle

Merchants Plan Student Days in Athens

The Athens Retail Merchants Association sponsors Student Appreciation Days October 22 to 27 across 26 businesses to honor Ohio University students. Grand prize drawings on October 27 at homecoming halftime offer two students up to 260 dollars each toward tuition. Students register with IDs. drawings include registration slips. Coordinators include Joe Kelly Belk's Jim Pangello Woolworth's Mary Mingus Chapman's Jewelry and Dave Parsons Cornwell's Jewelry.

Athens Retail Merchants Association Athens Ohio University Joe Kelly Belk’s Department Store Jim Pangello Woolworth’s Mary Mingus Chapman's Jewlery Dave Parsons Cornwell's Jewlery Merchants Association

Tri County Board Meets Thursday

The Tri County Community Action Board of Trustees will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Miller High School east of Hemlock on Route 155. The personnel committee meets at 7 p.m. and the membership committee at 7:15 p.m. The public is invited.

Hemlock Tri-County Community Action Board of Trustees Miller High School Route 155

U S Women’s Ski Team Diet Claim Promises 20 Pound Loss

An advertisement touts a “Ski Team” diet claimed to let U S Women’s Ski Team members lose 20 pounds in 14 days while maintaining energy. It offers a 3 plus 0.25 dollar rush option and urges readers to order from Jorma Products Co Cardiff by the Sea California.

U.S Colorado O.K Jorma Products Co P.O Cardiff-by-the-Sea California

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