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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1976

Page

2

Hann Cites Record Maiden Sets Priority In County Engineer Race

In Athens County engineer contest Republican incumbent Gerald Hann touts eight years of fiscal restraint and yearly repaving while Democratic challenger Rex Maiden proposes wider road checks weekly, better equipment care, and a county coal royalty to fund road work. Both oppose a $5 license tax and argue over overweight haul damage and maintenance strategies.

Robert Ekey Messenger Athens County Gerald Hann Rex Maiden Hann Challenger Maiden Maiden

Stores Announced for Athens Mall Expansion

Two more shops join Athens Mall as B Dalton Bookseller and Radio Shack commit to openings. The complex grows to ten stores with room for 25, and a nearby Ponderosa Steakhouse opened last week. Faithful details include store offerings and corporate backs, with Fashion Bug and Charming Shop also slated for space.

B. Dalton Bookseller Radio Shack Athens Mall Ralph Rinck Arlen Shopping Centers Co Community Malls Floyd Hall Minneapolis Minn Hall B. Dalton United States Canada Bob Miller Athens Fort Worth Texas Tandy Corp Fashion Bug Morris Sidewater Charming Shop Inc Parkersburg Eric Snyder Arlen Northgate Park Chattanooga Tenn

Regents Table Program Due to Tight Budget

Ohio colleges report a rise in enrollments for the second straight year but face a tight budget outlook that could shape program funding. The situation prompts questions about priorities and support across public universities in Columbus and statewide.

Columbus Ohio

Ohio University Clippinger Hall heating and power work bids

Heating and electrical service extension to Clippinger Hall near Ohio University could start in four to five weeks as bids for a utilities tunnel extension came in under the state estimate. The apparent low bidders were Fick & Karl, Stockmeister, Sauer Co., and K&K with four bids totaling 445 397 dollars against 578 000 dollars budget. Geiger said contracts await review and work would occur in late spring.

Ohio University Clippinger Hall Department of Public Works Alan Geiger Grover Center Chester General Stockmeister Jackson Sauer Co Columbus K&k Athens Geiger

OU Homecoming Parade Highlights 1976 Weekend

Ohio University marks its 1976 Homecoming with a Saturday parade featuring 15 floats and five bands, plus marching units from alumni and community groups. Judges include Alan Geiger and William Dombroski. Events span Thursday awards, Friday hall of fame banquets, and a post parade luncheon. The day also includes campus open houses, art shows, and a Homecoming Dance headlined by Ninth Street Exit.

Ohio University East State Street Morris Avenue East State Court Street Court and Union Streets President Street Richland Avenue Convocation Center University Alan Geiger William Dombroski Air Force Rotc OU Alumni Association Art Alumni Association OU Athletic Hall of Fame Nelson Commons School of Journalism Lahser Hall Ellis 117

Cold snap hits Athens with frosts and 20s

Nighttime temperatures dipped into the lower 20s in Athens Ohio. Ohio University Geography Department logged a low of 21 degrees while U S weather observer Mrs C L Colmer reported 23 degrees the season’s coldest reading and a killing frost was noted by Mrs Colmer.

Athens Ohio University C.L. Colmer U.S

HEW Official to Keynote OU College of Osteopathic Medicine Convocation

Marjorie Lynch from the Department of Health Education and Welfare will deliver the keynote at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's inaugural convocation honoring eight women and 16 men. The event October 29 in Memorial Auditorium also presents the Phillips Medal of Public Service to Lynch.

Marjorie Lynch U.S. A Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Memorial Auditorium Lynch Phillips The College of Osteopathic Medicine

McBee Systems Names Athens Plant Manager

Richard Wohlstein is named plant manager of the McBee Systems Athens plant replacing retiree Glenn Goldsberry. Wohlstein, previously manager at Kimball Systems Cleveland, will relocate with his wife Barbara and three children. Dale Hawk is named production manager after 25 years with the company, previously assistant production planning manager.

Richard Wohlstein McBee Systems Athens Wohlstein Cleveland Kimball Systems Athens Lant Cleveland Kimball Tag and Label Barbara Dale Hawk Hawk JoJoan Radford Road

Abuse Reports Rise in Athens County Child Services

Terri Kibbe of Athens County Children’s Services notes a marked rise in child abuse referrals over the past year and a half, debated as linked to unemployment, education, or new laws. Hospital social workers stress reporting duties and family-centered work to keep homes intact, with about 30 referrals monthly but only six to seven opened.

Lynch Seattle Washington, D. C Washington Athens County Childrens Services Terri Kibbe Childrens Services O’bleness Memorial Hospital Kibbe Karen Batchellor Medical Social Services Department Ohio Batchellor Hospital

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