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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1975

Page

4

City Council OKs 1400 for humane society cat shelter

Mayor Barrett will sign the ordinance funding the Humane Society cat shelter for 14 months and seek contract changes. Council approved the $1400 appropriation 4 to 2, citing stray cat complaints and population control. Barrett notes the facility will destroy unclaimed cats and may seek annual funding. He weighs a separate $2500 grant for the Southeastern Ohio Hearing and Speech Center Inc.

Donald Barrett Humane Society Barrett Southeastern Ohio Hearing and Speech Center Inc

OU Economics Department Receives High Ratings

Ohio University economics program earns top marks in two nationwide evaluations. The Southern Economic Journal ranks departments by articles published in major economics journals from 1970 to 1974, highlighting OU's strong scholarly output.

Department of Economics Ohio University

Ohio University Economics Dept Ranked Top Midwest Study

The Ohio University Department of Economics ranks in the top five percent nationwide and among the top eight in the Midwest by publications per faculty. A separate Journal of Economic History survey also places OU among the best U S programs in economic history for 1970–74.

Ohio University Department of Economics United States Midwest Chicago Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota Michigan Illinois Michigan State Journal of Economic History Harvard Washington Seattle Yale Indiana Columbia California Berkeley Johns Hopkins

Two Women Hurt as Car Hits Tree in Pom ry

At 12:47 a.m. on Union Avenue in Pomeroy a vehicle driven by Elias Howard 29 of Pomeroy lost control at high speed hit a tree and overturned. Laura Clark and Charlotte Marcinko both of Pomeroy were taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. Howard was treated and released and charged with reckless driving.

Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital Union Avenue Pom@py Elias Howard Laura Clark Charlotte Marcinko

Man Builds 10 Foot Replica Terminal Tower In Living Room

Cleveland craftsman Adam Karpinski spent 1,200 to 1,500 hours carving 12,000 to 15,000 wooden pieces to assemble a 10 foot tall replica of Terminal Tower. Weighing about 2042 pounds it features 3,000 windows and 36 bulbs powered by 14 pounds of glue. He started in April 1973 to pass time awaiting cornice work. The model cost 270 dollars and may be worth over 3,000. His wife approves the display.

Cleveland Adam Karpinski Karpinski

Program Honors Top 4-H Members

The 1975 4-H Achievement Program in Logan honored top senior and junior members at a Logan High School Auditorium ceremony. Recipients include Crystal Davis and Tony Campbell for senior achievement and Tammy Wilson and Jim Skinner for junior achievement.

Logan Logan High School Crystal Davis Tony Campbell Tammy Wilson Jim Skinner Miss Davis Don Davis Union Furnace Livestock Tony Joe Campbell Midway

Forestry Museum Chartered In Nelsonville Ohio

Secretary of State Ted W Brown announced a charter for the Ohio Hocking Forestry Museum as a non profit corporation. Principal office in Nelsonville trustees include John J Light Jack V Oakley and Tom Higgins Oakley named statutory agent. Police report stereo equipment theft from Pamela Knapp’s car for $339 at Buckeye Mart lot.

Nelsonville Ted W. Brown Ohio Hocking Forestry Museum John J. Light Jack V. Oakley Public Square Tom Higgins Neil House Columbus Pamela Knapp Franklin Furnace Route 1 Athens Buckeye Mart

Southeast Ohio Junior Miss Program Seeks Entrants

The Southeast Ohio Junior Miss Contest invites high school senior girls to enter the 1976 program with local winners advancing to state and national levels. The closing entry date is Sunday. information is available via P.O. Box 104 Pomeroy Ohio 45769 or phone 992-5480 after 5 PM.

Pomeroy Southeast Ohio Ohio

Land Dispute Over Hamden Field Referred Back to Court

Vinton County Board of Education heard a land ownership dispute between Leonard and Maude Beverly and the Hamden School. The 4th District Court of Appeals returned the case to Common Pleas Court for further action, citing improper notice and procedure. The board also reviewed allegations about a bus driver Leland Matteson with brakes issues and authorized release of two damaged buses for $10,000 total salvage.

Joann Hunter McArthur Hamden Vinton County Board of Education Harold Felton Leonard Maude Beverly Vinton County Common Pleas Court 4Th District Court of Appeals The Common Pleas Court Beverly Felton Court of Appeals Herb Burson Paul Cecil

Jackson Agent Receives Ohio Achievement Award

John N. Stitzlein, a community resource development agent in the Belle Valley Jackson area, received the Ohio Achievement Award at the Ohio Cooperative Extension Agents Association meeting at Ohio State University. The honor goes to agents with under ten years of service.

John N. Stitzlein Jackson Belle Valley Ohio Cooperative Extension Agents Association Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service Stitzlein Athens Gallia Meigs Vinton Second St

Millfield Area Halloween Party Set Monday

Millfield residents of all ages invited to a Halloween Party Monday from 6 to 7 30 p.m. at Millfield Christian Church. The event is supported by Rev. Robert McGee and Rev. Paul Johnson. Candy or money contributions are requested at the post office by Friday.

Millfield

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