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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1974
Page
4
A dozen Ohio University Phi Kappa Tau brothers plan a 72 mile leapfrogging fundraiser from 50 State St to Columbus to set a possible world record. Ted Gutman will document the journey as they follow Route 33 with hourly rest breaks and support from area merchants.
Athens leader says after meeting with EDA officials in Chicago there is a good chance of partial federal funding for a $1 million project to upgrade water and sewer systems on the east side from Madison Avenue to the city limits. If approved, EDA would cover about half the cost with the city funding the rest via bonds. Barrett urged the Community Improvement Corporation and the Chamber to recruit industry and stressed private sector support as critical to EDA participation. He noted the economy’s manufacturing share is under 16 percent and that positive actions next week could yield further federal grants from ARC and HUD programs.
Six defendants including Mayor Donald Barrett Solicitor Gerald Mollica and Police Chief Ted Jones entered written pleas of innocent in Municipal Court on Wooddell civil rights charges. Judge Franklin Sheeter will set trial dates after ruling on appointing a special prosecutor. The case stems from Wooddell accusing former patrolman James Wooddell of civil rights violations connected to the Gugel arrest incident.
Two area residents reported burglaries Wednesday. Entry at the Charles Walton cabin on Stump Run Road was gained by breaking a window. A air rifle flashlight and pistol were taken. Shine Carpenter of Nelsonville reported entry through an unlocked garage door on Route 278 with a shotgun rifle television jewelry and coins missing.
Paul Ploutz coordinates for Rhodes Paul Ploutz 19 Clearview Drive is coordinating chairman of the Athens County Elect Rhodes for Governor Committee. His appointment announced by James Shipman general chairman. Other members include Evelyn Romine Don Campbell Pete Couladis Sue Ogg and Mrs. W H Wakefield. Campbell former state representative is community coordinator and Mrs Wakefield organizes senior citizens. County residents asked to contact Ploutz.
Friday forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with a chance of frost or freezing temperatures. Lows range from the upper 20s to mid 30s and Saturday highs reach the upper 40s to low 50s. Relative humidity around 80 percent at 9 a.m. and a small rainfall deficit for the month.
Daily and Sunday newspaper prices listed for in town delivery by carrier and by mail, with weekly and quarterly options. Includes location Athens Ohio and postal details for The Messenger Publishing Co. Address: Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
Athens police report two 24 year olds injured when a small auto driven by Robert Brenneman of The Plains lost control on Pomeroy Road and struck the Freda Kennedy residence. James Mullins, trapped for over 30 minutes, suffered a leg fracture and abrasions and was transported to O Bleness Memorial Hospital then Holzer Medical Center. Brenneman sustained abrasions and lacerations and was taken to O Bleness via SECEMS. House sustained minor damage.
Seven Athens County residents are members of the Ohio University marching band. The list includes Richard H Creighton Angela St Greg Scheck Athens Route 4 Brian La v Radford Road Steve Graham The Plains Richard Burch Glouster Chris Bumpass Hudson Ave and Matt Weaver Nelsonville.
The Presidential Search Committee meets in Athens to reduce about 100 nominees to 20 for Ohio University president. Chair Alan Booth notes most pre screened out and a subcommittee will pick the most obvious unsuitable names. Names of candidates are not released though President Harry Crewson is a nominee.
Athens High School senior Roger M. Crawley received a national achievement award in writing from the National Council of Teachers of English. Crawley, son of Marion and Mrs. Crawley of Avon Place, was among 6200 juniors nominated and submitted an autobiographical sketch and writing samples.
Members of the Cooperative Office Education class at Athens High School will attend the regional convention of the Ohio Office Education Association at Bloom High School in South Webster. Nineteen schools participate, Athens backs Kathy Falkenstein for regional vice president, with state convention in Columbus slated for Nov 15–16.
Ralph E Cox 18 of Thornville Route 3 was arrested for riding a motorcycle without a license. He posted a $33.50 bond after the first court appearance and two days later was fined $75 plus costs on the same charge by Judge Robert Strode.
The U S Transportation Department weighs an Amtrak passenger route that could run through Athens. Washington officials say the plan is among three experimental routings. A spokesman confirms Transportation Secretary Claude Brinegar is considering a general Washington to Denver path via B and O tracks with planned stops.
A Transportation Department spokesman said one of three routes will be chosen this month for an experimental program. The selected route would likely begin service about two years later. The routes under consideration include options in the southern and northern United States.
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