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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1971

Page

3

Union Leader Fortney Charged With Intoxication and Suspension

Fortney, president of AFSCME Local 1782 and a psychiatric aide at Athens Mental Health Center, faces a 15 day suspension for allegedly drinking on duty and persuading a coworker to drink to unconsciousness. A second 30 day suspension followed before a restraining order briefly returned him to payroll. a court hearing is set for Oct. 6.

Ben Fortney Athens Mental Health Center Harry Chovnick Chovnick Fortney Athens County Common Pleas Court American Federation of State Common Pleas John W. Bolin New Common Pleas Lowell Howard Community Services Unit State Personnel Board of Review Columbus

Kennedy Speaks at Athens Senior Citizens Club

George Kennedy from Tri-County Community Action Agency spoke to the Athens Senior Citizens Club on the third floor of Athens City Hall. Guests included City Recreation Director Robert Burson and Outreach Worker Alice Curtis. Thirteen members attended. plans for a booth at the Autumn Trade Festival were discussed. Next meeting is 7 p.m. Sept. 22 on City Hall's third floor.

George Kennedy Tri-County Community Action Agency Athens Senior Citizens Club Athens City Hall Robert Burson Alice Curtis Athens Burson City Hall

Red Cross Offers First Aid Class in Athens

The American Red Cross Athens County Chapter announces a first aid class starting September 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Cross office on 132 N. Congress St. Enrollment is limited to about 15. call 593-5273 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon–Fri to register.

American Red Cross Athens County Red Cross N. Congress St Charlotte LaTourrette First Aid

Guysville telephones begin service with new switch trailer

A trailer carrying complex telephone switching equipment will provide service to Guysville residents starting Monday. General Telephone Co. of Ohio announced the plan. Kenley Krinn, Athens district supervisor, commented on the rollout.

Guysville General Telephone Co Ohio Krinn General Telephone Guysville Exchange

New Haven Garden Club Hosts Picnic and Club News

The New Haven Garden Club held a picnic on Mrs. W. T. Stone’s lawn with nine members and guests. co-hostesses were Mrs. N. O. Wein and Mrs. James MacKnight. Other events included United Methodist Church classes, Red Cross fund efforts, and a telephone central office upgrade in Guysville.

New Haven United Methodist Church Howard Burris William DeMoss Otha Lieving New Haven Garden Club Belinda Zerkle Diane Abel Kim Capehart Diane Capehart Cheryl Circle Kathy Curry Hazel Capehart Becky Burris Burris

Two Drivers Are Fined In Village Court

POMEROY William Heil man of Naples Florida forfeited a 25 dollar bond for squealing tires and Raymond Sisk Jr of Mason was fined 10 dollars and costs for the same offense in village court Tuesday evening with Mayor Charles Legar presiding. Police also reported the arrest of Ivan Van Meter of Pomeroy for assault and battery and he will appear before Mayor Legar Saturday.

Pomeroy William Heilman Naples Fla Raymond Sisk Jr Mason Charles Legar Ivan van Meter Legar

Possession of Drugs Charged in Athens Court Hearing

Gregory Jones of Lakeview Building 34 appeared in Athens County Municipal Court on charges of possession of hashish and cocaine. Police arrested him on a search warrant at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday. The arraignment was postponed to Sept. 14. Bond set at 5,000 on cocaine. hashish case released on own recognizance. Other names listed include Dailey, Honaker, McFarland, Weber, Blosser, Hull, Ferguson, Daley, Byrnell, and Rea.

Gregory Jones Lakeview Building Athens County Athens City Charles Cochran Roger Jones Cochran

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