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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
3
The Ohio Information Committee warns that closing registration 40 days before the November 2 election is unreasonable. OIC President Fred J. Milligan says the deadline should extend to 15 days before the election to allow proper processing by county Boards of Elections.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources orders the closing of all but two state parks in The Messenger area effective Monday at 9 p.m. Plans include dismissals of park staff led by Strouds Run manager Paul M. Kennard. Burr Oak and Lake Hope remain open on limited basis with lodging and meals. other sites close and patrols increase to deter vandalism.
Athens City School District releases annual schedule with classes beginning September 8 for most students and September 13 for kindergarten. School hours range 8 10 to 3 15 for high school and 8 15 to 3 for middle school. elementary times vary by campus. Bus routes unchanged with first pickups around 7 am. lunches range 30 to 35 cents with extra milk 4 5 cents.
An Athens Route 1 man, Michael E. Jenkins 23, was found guilty of driving while intoxicated by an Athens County Municipal Court jury. Judge Franklin Sheeter continued sentencing until Friday. Other actions included bond reduction for Michael Small and multiple petty offenses resolved with fines and jail terms suspended.
Eddie Campos said his five year savings funded a new $6,500 dream car that soon proved a lemon. After repeated repairs, he drove it onto the Pico Rivera plant lawn, set it afire, and the car was destroyed. The sheriff's office weighs a criminal complaint while Campos plans to keep paying. A second item notes Ohio bicycle law requiring front white and rear red lights visible for 500 feet and a bell for warning.
The notice lists births at O Bleness Memorial Hospital including families from The Plains Athens Millfield and Jacksonville. Names such as Jesse Perry William Williams Porter Zimmerman Mecum Seipel Chapman Everett Patton Sharpe Russell Gates and others appear alongside residences. A final line notes Spring water has been sold in flasks or bottles since ancient times.
Regional meeting of the American Institute of Planners in Athens on October 8 will include federal co chair Donald Whitehead and James Vinson, Pat Choate, and Dr. David Sweet. Buckeye Hills Beasley said area officials may hear plans and voice needs for southern Ohio. Officials will discuss past and future programs and invite local input.
Russell H. Lowry holder of the R&L Carryout faced a seven day suspension for alleged Sunday liquor sales. The Liquor Control Commission suspended execution until June 1972 with condition of no further violations. Transfer of a C-2 permit from Ginnan to Drake is being processed for B M Carryout in Jacksonville.
Deputy Director Don Laws of the Ohio Department of Liquor Control warns retailers it is illegal to give free drinks on premises. The rule, Section 4303.25 of the Revised Code, applies to all businesses. A Dayton clothing store was found offering free drinks and has stopped.
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