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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1972

Page

6

Gilligan Backs Tax Reform at Athens Campaign Stop

Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan campaigned with Harry Crewson in Athens and Logan urging defeat of State Issue 2 the income tax repeal. Gilligan warned of drastic tax shifts and budget cuts if the measure passes while Crewson praised tax reform and criticized Ball for inconsistent tax positions.

Tom Price Ohio John J. Gilligan Athens Hocking Counties Harry B. Crewson House of Representatives Gilligan Crewson Athens Education Association Athens High School Harry Crewson Ohio University Ohio U Ball

Ohio Governor Gilligan speaks at OU rally despite loudspeaker limits

Gov. John J. Gilligan headlines a Democratic rally at Ohio University where organizers move the event from the College Green to Baker Center ballroom due to campus rules on loudspeakers. He promotes the Ohio Plan for higher education financing and hints at tax reform while outlining education funding concerns and federal revenue sharing.

Ohio Ohio University Democratic Party John J. Gilligan Gilligan Sion General Assembly

Albany Man Sentenced On Two Driving Counts

Albany man Wayne Zeigler, 43, Albany Route 2, pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated and driving left of center. He was fined $225 and costs, sentenced to seven days in jail, and had his license suspended for 60 days. Acting Judge Roger Jones suspended $25 of the fine.

Wayne Zeigler Albany Athens County Athens Roger Jones Franklin Sheeter Mark B. Connor Bexley Dorian Felder Fort Gordon Brenda Melvin Oak St Miss Melvin Felder Georgia Douglas Diamond John W. Myers State Highway Patrol Vance Nethers Newark Mark L. Kick Sooda Kick Meigs County C & E Market Charles Jeffers Jerry S. Welch Richland Ave Welch Neil S. Goldstein Kips Bay Inn S. Court St Jeffrey C. Landis E. State St Anita Vojatovich Duquesne Edwin Kiessling Woolworth’s

Richley Ordered Into Common Pleas Court Overland Route 33 Dispute

Ohio Director of Highways J Phillip Richley must appear in Athens County Common Pleas Court on November 22 to explain why a $90,074 award plus interest remains unpaid to Helen and James Vaughn for land taken for the Route 33 East Bypass.

Ohio J. Phillip Richley Athens County Richley Athens County Common Pleas Court Department of Highways Vaughn

Two Hurt In Crash Near Albany

Two youths were injured in a Monday afternoon one car crash on Route 681 a mile south of Albany. Steven R. Cochran 16 The Plains lost control and rolled the car after leaving the road. Passenger William A Easterling 16 Athens Route 2 sustained abrasions. They were treated and dismissed at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. No citations were issued.

Albany Steven R. Cochran the Plains Cochran William A Easterling Athens O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

Coordinator Named for CAA Foster Grandparents Program

Mrs. Jean B. Charle named coordinator for the Foster Grandparents program in Athens Hocking and Perry Counties by the Tri-County Community Action Agency. She holds a sociology degree from Washington University and did graduate work at Ohio University. Charle has long served the Athens County League of Women Voters and led efforts for legal aid for low income residents. She and her husband Edward have six children.

Jean B. Charle Athens County League of Women Voters Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development COAD Athens Hocking Perry Tri-County Community Action Agency

Destruction Charges Dismissed in Amesville Tire Slashing Case

Destruction of property charges against Shane Burchfield were dismissed in Athens County Municipal Court. Deputies say more charges may follow as investigators link a rash of tire slashings last Sunday in Amesville where seventeen tires on five cars and a bus were cut. Two mailboxes were stolen that night and could be connected to the incidents.

Amesville Athens County Shane Burchfield Lee Stotts Nancy Stotts Burchfield

Mayor urges extra care during Halloween drive tonight

Athens Mayor Donald Barrett urged motorists to drive carefully as Halloween trick or treat events unfold. He warned of darkness and masked revelers and advised parents to inspect children’s treats for safety.

Athens Donald Barrett Barrett

O'Bieness Memorial Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list several individuals including Mrs. Charles Stewart of Athens and Alton Hope, Tammy Shaner of Glouster, William Clark of New Marshfield, Charles Taylor Jr of Bridgeport, William H. Carter of Nelsonville, and others such as Mrs. George Rhorick, Mrs. Nora Jenks, Mrs. William Litteral, Mrs. John Fleischauer, and Wayne Hoyd.

Charles Stewart Alton Hope Athens Tammy Shaner Glouster William Clark New Marshfield Charles Taylor Jr Bridgeport William H. Carter Nelsonville George Rhorick Nora Jenks William Litteral John Fleischauer Wayne Hoyd

Singing Messengers to Perform at Reedsville Hymn Sing

The Singing Messengers of Parkersburg West Virginia will be featured November 4 at a hymn sing at the Open Door Full Gospel Church in Reedsville starting at 7 30 p m.

Singing Messengers Parkersburg W. Va Full Gospel Reedsville

Ambulance Grant OK'd to fund five new stations

A $100,000 grant approved Monday by Clarence E. Miller funds five ambulance stations in Logan Jackson Oak Hill Ironton and Pomeroy. The Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Inc. program will create about 60 jobs, with total project cost estimated at $218,000 and completion within 90 days.

Clarence E. Miller Logan Jackson Oak Hill Ironton Pomeroy Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation, Inc Economic Development Administration

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