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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1972

Page

4

Stop Talking Poor urged as Athens County leadership target

Helen Baker, a candidate for county commissioner, argues leadership is the key to solving Athens County issues. She criticizes current commissioners for reactive, business-absent governance and proposes countywide meetings, citizen call access, and structured agendas to inform the public and accelerate action.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Helen Baker Tom Price Athens County Messenger Commission Baker Robert Ohio University School of Journalism University of Maryland Baltimore Chicago New York Connecticut State Senate New Canaan Democratic Town Committee Canaan

Speed Reading Course Set To Begin In Athens

A 21 hour speed reading course by the American Reading Foundation of Columbus opens to anyone over 13. Graduates typically triple their reading speed to about 1500 words per minute with improved comprehension. Free orientation lectures are offered at Ohio University Baker Center Room 302 on multiple dates.

Baker Athens Columbus Nelsonville American Reading Foundation of Columbus Ohio University Baker Center

TV Newsman To Speak Here

Bos Johnson news director of WSAZ TV Huntington discusses TV News and the Campaign at a noon brown bag luncheon in Room 460 Ohio University Radio TV building.

Bos Johnson Wsaz-Tv Huntington Ohio University Radio-Tv

Cochran Slated For Appointment As Athens Police Chief

Captain Charles Cochran is set to be named Athens police chief this week. Mayor Donald Barrett said the Civil Service Commission notified Cochran’s certification on Tuesday. Cochran, who has been acting chief since June, topped a test among candidates and will begin a six month probationary period.

Charles Cochran Athens Donald Barrett Barrett Cochran Civil Service Commission Fred James Force James the Messenger

Break-In Report at Full Walgreens Drugs in Athens

Athens police investigate a possible break in at Full Walgreens Drugs on S Court Street after two men were seen leaving a rear window at 4 14 a.m. A blue sedan fled the scene and the rear window was found open though owner David Full reports no missing items. police also probe thefts at 6 Church Street residence totaling 150 to 160 dollars.

Athens Full Walgreen Drugs S. Court Street David Full Church St Robert Russell E. L. Pearce

Gilligan Campaign Visit to Athens for Crewson Race

Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan visits Athens and Hocking Counties to back 91st District candidate Harry B. Crewson. He stops at Logan Union Hall then speaks at Ohio University on Memorial Auditorium or Baker Center venues in rain.

Ohio John J. Gilligan Athens Hocking Counties Harry B. Crewson Gilligan Logan Union Hall Ohio University College Green Memorial Auditorium Baker Center Athens County Democratic Party William Hoffman William Lavelle Athens Education Association Athens High School Crewson Educators Political Action Committee Ohio Education Association AEA John Dena Claire M. Ball Jr. Ball

Moto-Cross Set Sunday At Meigs Club Grounds

The Meigs Motorcycle Club hosts its final event of the year a Moto-Cross Sunday at the club grounds five miles north of Pomeroy on Route 33. Practice 10 a.m. to noon races start at 1 p.m. Trophies awarded in all classes and high point trophy. Refreshments at the club house and ample free parking. Also notes Bob Werry, Glenville State College sophomore, visited parents in Glenville over the weekend.

Pomeroy Meigs Motorcycle Club Bob Werry Glenville State College Glenville W. Va Charles Werry

SEOEA Cancels Friday Classes Amid Conference Meeting

The Southeastern Ohio Education Association districts in 12 counties cancel Friday classes as teachers attend the SEOEA annual meeting at Rio Grande College. Athens High School teacher Don Anderson named president elect designee and will assume office in July 1974.

Southeastern Ohio Education Association SEOEA Rio Grande College Athens High School Don Anderson Anderson

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