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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1977
Page
4
Cleveland AP Helen McNutt a 64 year old great grandmother chose the letters h and o from the word hope to form a winning strategy. She claimed her third straight win totaling 150000 after adding 75000 this week. She plans furniture a new car and trips to Florida and Las Vegas with her winnings.
Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc replies to Atty. Gen. Brown accusing mismanagement in last winter’s energy crisis. The company says its actions followed laws and orders amid severe weather and questions PUCO jurisdiction and Brown’s standing. It adds accusations are based on inadequate facts and misunderstandings of gas operations.
Toledo Ohio faces a shutdown of all 80 city schools after classes today due to lack of funds. About 52 000 students may be out through Nov 8 when residents vote on a 6.1 mill levy to raise property taxes or halt classes until Jan 3. If approved the district could borrow to stay open through Christmas.
Police report theft of tools and radio equipment valued at 2670 dollars from the Athens County Garage on East State Street. itemized loss includes various tools and radio gear.
In Honesdale Pennsylvania a skeleton with expensive gold dental work was found and sent to the New York medical examiner for identity. Coroner Robert Jennings spoke with James Hoffa about the possible match and noted the age estimates shifted to 55 to 60, closer to the former Teamsters leader’s 62 at disappearance.
Jean Barren, chairwoman of Ohioans for the Preservation of Honest Elections, argues that Ohio must repeal election day and permanent voter registration. She cites Supreme Court limits on referendum and says Issue I would require 30 day registration and re registration for infrequent voters, with potential tax and staffing costs to counties.
Federal aid and state foundation money may cover November and December payrolls for Federal Hocking Schools, while notes extended to December 31 ease cash flow. The board approved goals, hired a new basketball coach, and set May 21 as graduation date, with changes to report cards and a cheerleader uniform fund.
Ohio University Student Senate considers creating an ad hoc committee to study tensions between OU Marching 110 and the Miami University band amid past homecoming snubs and verbal clashes. A spring music festival fundraiser is also planned if university funds are unavailable.
Ohio University organizers announced a Saturday night Halloween festival starting after Bob Hope’s 8 pm Convocation Center appearance. Activities include a 10:30 pm mixer in Baker Center with ATR, free Halloween cake at a courthouse stage, 11:15 pm eating contests, midnight marching band performance, 1 am final costume contest, 2 am free movie at Athena Theater, and ongoing courthouse contests. Judges include Carol Harter, Bill Sell, and an Athens City Council representative.
The mayor's office announces Court Street will close from Court and Union to Court and State starting 8 30 p m Saturday. Washington Street closes both sides at Court Street intersection. Vehicles on Court Street between Union and State must depart by 8 30 p m or be towed. Routes 33N 50E rerouted via College then East State. Routes 50W 33S use Congress Street. Through traffic banned on Washington Street from College to Congress.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio sets Case 77-378-EL-FAC for a public hearing on Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company fuel procurement practices and fuel cost adjustment clause. The session begins 10 00 A M October 31 1977 at 180 East Broad Street Columbus Ohio. Public may present input. for details contact the commission.
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