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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1971

Page

5

Former Athenian Named By Jaycees Outstanding Young Man

John G. Cline Jr of Athens has been named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America by the Columbus Jaycees. He is a Nationwide Insurance systems analyst and Franklin University part time instructor, with a background in Columbia Gas and a BSBA from Franklin, an MBA from Xavier, and ongoing law studies at Capital University. He and his wife Cathie reside in Arlington with their three children.

John G. Cline, Jr Athens Columbus Jaycees America John G. Cline Sr Elmwood Pl Nationwide Insurance Co Franklin University Nationwide Columbia Gas System Service Corp Athens High School Franklin Xavier University Capital University Columbus Jaycees, Masons and Shriners Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Frank

No School Closing Planned In Vinton

Vinton County schools will not close for lack of funds and teachers will be paid. Supt. Kenneth Christopher told a delegation at a board of education meeting Tuesday night that sufficient money remains to keep the schools open and meet payroll. He noted last year’s financial outlook improved after taxpayers approved new taxes and said undisbursed debt has been reduced from $190,000 to $90,000.

McArthur Vinton County Kenneth Christopher Board of Education Christopher

Students to Meet OU President Sowle on Appointment Days

Ohio University students may meet privately with President Claude R. Sowle during special afternoons scheduled roughly every eight days for the fall quarter. To secure a slot, contact Mrs. Marie White in the president's office.

Ohio University Claude R. Sowle Sowle Marie White

Grass Fire on Greenbriar Burns 400 Square Feet

Athens firemen answered an emergency call Tuesday at 5:50 p.m. to a grass fire behind the Ohio University Inn on Greenbriar Drive, burning about 400 square feet. Cause undetermined. Harry Mitchell, 48, of Riverview Drive, was hospitalized at O'Bleness Memorial after breathing difficulties. squad men administered oxygen en route.

Athens Ohio University Inn Greenbriar Drive Harry Mitchell Riverview Dr

Republican Women To Meet In Athens

The Athens County Republican Women's Club will elect officers at a 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the second floor of Athens City Hall. Republican women of the county are invited to attend, according to club president Mrs. Nina Sheeter of Nelsonville.

Athens County Republican Women’s Club Athens City Hall Nina Sheeter Nelsonville

Pickets Blamed For Blaze At Clipper Mill Mine

Fire at the Clipper Mill Mine unloading dock near Gallipolis was blamed on roving coal mine strikers. Deputies followed a 20 car caravan into Gallia County before the group dispersed. Mine owners Avery and Albert Goeglein of Middleport are named.

Gallipolis Gallia County Clipper Mill Ohio Highway Patrol Gallia Sheriff's Department Pomeroy Avery and Albert Goeglein Middleport

Student's Baby Dies in OU Birth Probe

Athens County Prosecutor Claire M. Ball Jr. is investigating a Monday night birth at Ohio University Hudson Health Center in Athens. The dorm resident mother is in good condition, has not yet been questioned, and Ball has consulted with the county coroner Robert Butts.

Athens County Claire M. Ball Jr Ohio University Hudson Health Center Ball Robert Butts

Gilligan Explains Allocation Of Federal Aid in Ohio

Governor John Gilligan says Ohio has received 4.4 million dollars under the federal Emergency Employment Act to hire the unemployed, with 2.2 million to localities and the other half to be spent by the state. He says part of the state share will support local governments in desperate need to keep people employed.

Columbus Ohio John Gilligan Gilligan

Music Critics To Swap Jobs

The National Endowment for the Arts grants $5,000 matching Canada Council funds to start an international exchange program for music critics. The program, to be launched next year, will allow Canadian and U S critics to swap posts for a set period.

Washington National Endowment For the Arts The Music Critics Association Canada Council Canada United States

Nelsonville Woman Bound To Jury On Writing Bad Check

A Nelsonville woman, Elaine Heightland, was bound over to the Athens County grand jury on a charge of writing a check with insufficient funds for 142.50 to Page Chevrolet at the People's Bank of Nelsonville. Bond set at 1000. Other actions include Granville Sharpe found in contempt and jailed until remaining DWI fine paid. Terry Jago pleaded guilty to public intoxication and disturbing the peace. Jared Gantz found guilty of resisting an officer and public intoxication. James Pawinski forfeited 33 for disturbing the peace after bringing a dog into the Graduate bar and refusing to remove it.

Nelsonville Athens County Elaine Heightland People’s Bank of Page Chevrolet Common Pleas Court Granville Sharpe Sharpe Franklin Sheeter Terry Jago Amesville Jared Gantz Eastlake James Pawinski Elyria Graduate

Windows Broken At House

Agnes Auchanpaugh reported two west side windows broken at her home on 101 S Congress St. Officers noted no entry. A stolen Oriental rug worth about 200 dollars from Glenn Levar at 35 N McKinley Apt 304 was also reported missing from Monday evening.

Agnes Auchanpaugh S. Congress St Athens Glenn Levar N. McKinley Apt Levar

Lions Pleased By Response To Bulb Sale

The Athens Lions Club thanked the community for its support during the annual light bulb sale. Proceeds fund glasses for needy children and eye charities including the Pilot Dog Program and the Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation, announced by chair Tom Rose at a Tuesday meeting at The Ohio University Inn.

Athens Lions Club Tom Rose Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation Rose Ohio University Inn

New Evangelism Urged by Bishop in Athens Meeting

Bishop F Gerald Ensley spoke in Athens urging a new evangelism to lift society from war and suffering. He announced a four year global effort to boost church growth and outreach, stressing personal faith and renewed numbers among Methodists.

Athens United Methodist F. Gerald Ensley Columbus Ohio West Area Ensley Ohio Denver Colo

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Jaycees Lin Presbyterian Army Reserve Cline Cathie Wesleyan Dr Arlington John G. Cline Jr Vinton Lions S. Court St Athens, Ohio W. Columbus St Nelsonville, Ohio Bank Americaid and Master Charge Welcome First United Methodist Church Joseph Graham State Highway Patrol American Legion Belk E. R. Moore Bankamericard North Court Street Bargain Just Aluminum Famous Coats & Clarks O.N.T Chenille
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