Professor Ahmad seeks dissolution of Margaret Creek Conservancy District
Dr. Moid Ahmad, an Ohio University hydrology professor, filed a suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court to dissolve the Margaret Creek Conservancy District and transfer its assets to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He contends the flood prevention dams cost more than they benefit and cause harm, and notes land slippage and potential danger to Highway 50 West.
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Fred Whissel
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Margaret Creek Conservancy District
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Moid Ahmad
Ohio University
Ahmad
Rolling Hills Drive
Biddle Creek
Margaret Creek
Highway 50
Natural Resources Department
Athens Board Accepts OAPSE Raise In 80 Cent Day Plan
In a regular meeting the Athens City Board of Education voted to accept negotiated policy matters enabling a minimum 80 cents per eight hour day across the board raise for OAPSE. If the 4.3 mill levy passes in November, an extra 10 cent per hour increase would take effect for 1973 74. The two year contract also calls for a 10 cent per hour increase in ...
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Deborah Hrouda
Athens City Board of Education
Ohio Association
School board reviews August finances and bus costs
The board spent over thirty minutes on the August financial statement. Clerk Alice Elliott noted bills from last year were paid and startup costs rose for textbooks. They questioned about 26 000 spent on buses, equipment and repairs, including 6 819 to Charley Moore Ford. Superintendent Henderson said costs to prepare the fleet this term are lower than in past years.
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Alice Elliott
Charley Moore Ford
Supt. S. T. Henderson
Henderson
City Board Approves Payment to Margaret Creek Conservancy
The board approved a $1 491 25 payment to the Margaret Creek Conservancy District for an assessment. Henderson cited City Solicitor Gerald Mollica noting the delay likely incurs 8 percent annual interest after the Sept 7 deadline. In other business, the board approved as right of way.
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Margaret Creek Conservancy District
Henderson
Gerald Mollica
Millfield School Board Approves Property Easement and Staff Changes
The board eases Sunday Creek Valley Water District easement on property in Millfield. It approves Vocational Rehabilitation work study program participation for educably mentally retarded classes. Resignations of Sue Keim librarian and Gene Baker bus driver accepted. Suzanne Vandegrift hired as seventh grade teacher. Dianne Miller recommended as substitute elementary teacher.
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Sunday Creek Valley Water District
Millfield
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Sue Keim
Gene Baker
Suzanne Vandegrift
Dianne Miller
Auxiliary Police Numbers To Rise In Athens
Athens police seek to expand the auxiliary force from 11 to 25 members. Police Chief Ted Jones said two auxiliaries will patrol downtown Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at $2 an hour, starting next weekend to greet returning students.
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Athens
Ted Jones
Jones
Civil Service
Police Department
Phil Goldsberry
Civil Service Commission
Wheel Falls Off School Bus Leaves No One Hurt
A school bus on Route 50 Rome Two lost its left front wheel at 8 40 a m. The wheel rolled 300 feet and struck George Marshall's house causing minor damage. Bus driver Mark Hicks 25 of Athens Route 5 and four students escaped unharmed. Steven Thomas 17 of Nelsonville complained of a bumped head after a separate collision near Nelsonville. He was not cited.
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Rome
State Highway Patrol
George Marshall
Guysville
Mark Hicks
Athens
Beacon School
Steven Thomas
Nelsonville
Route 33
Ohio University School of Music Wins National Award
Ohio University's School of Music received a 500 prize for the 1972 73 performance and promotion of American music. The award, from the National Federation of Music Clubs American Music Department, honors six institutions chosen by three judges from 26 entries.
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Ohio University
School of Music
Clyde H. Thompson
American Music Department
National Federation of Music Clubs
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Educational Institution
Eusebia Hawkins
Athens
American Federation of Music Clubs
Deputies Find Missing Youths Near Athens Station
Two juveniles from Joy Morgan County missing since 6:23 a.m. were located at a gasoline station in Athens by deputies. The 15 and 17 year olds said they were headed to Columbus and were returned to Morgan County at 10:18 a.m. They had previously been in a foster home with the Ohio Youth Commission. NELSONVILLE Auxiliary of VFW Post 3467 holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the post home on Lake Hope Drive.
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Morgan County
Athens
Athens County
Columbus
Ohio Youth Commission
Nelsonville
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lake Hope Drive
Where To Register Branch Registration Schedule
Voter registration will be held noon to 8 p.m. at Amesville village hall Tuesday Coolville village hall Wednesday Glouster village hall Thursday Nelson ville junior high school Friday.
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Amesville Village Hall
Coolville Village Hall
Glouster Village Hall
Nelsonville Junior High School
Thefts and Vandalism Reported in Athens Area
Athens police reported three theft and vandalism incidents over the weekend. A stereo valued at $500 was stolen from Beth Hunt at 180 West State Street, Athens. A tachometer worth $15 was taken from Ledra Yeater’s car at The Sportsman. Ruth Hook reported $500 garage roof damage by juveniles at 49 Hudson Avenue.
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Athens
Beth Hunt
Thornville
State St
Ledra Yeater
Guysville
Sportsman
Ruth Hook
Hudson Ave
Middleport Personal Notes Include Travel for Death and Visits
Mr and Mrs James Brewington were called to Spartanburg North Carolina due to a relative death. They returned to Middleport Thursday. Mrs Gordon Harris has returned home in Columbus after visiting her mother Mrs C M Hennesy. Mr and Mrs Wesley Fry are vacationing in the western states.
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James Brewington
Spartanburg
N. C
Middleport
Gordon Harris
Columbus
C. M. Hennesy
Wesley Fry
States
Sexuality course offered at United Campus Ministry
United Campus Ministry schedules a free seminar on human sexuality starting Thursday Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at 18N College St. Interested individuals may call 593-7301 to register for the course.
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United Campus Ministry
UCM
College St
Chauncey Senior Citizens Meet For Social and Business
The Friendly Circle of the Senior Citizens Club will hold a Friday 7 30 p m meeting with a business session and social hour. Hosts include Mr and Mrs C V Canale Mr and Mrs Frank Ayres and Gladys Hanning and Cynthia McDonald.
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Chauncey
Senior Citizens Club
C. V. Canale
Frank Ayres
Gladys Hanning
Cynthia McDonald
Pleas Entered in Two Athens County Court Cases
Brenda White of New Marshfield Route 1 pleaded guilty to shoplifting at Krogers in Athens County Municipal Court. She was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Ted C Flood of Athens Apartments pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs, sentenced to 10 days in jail, and received a 60 day license suspension.
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Brenda White
New Marshfield Route 1
Athens County
Krogers
Ted C. Flood
Athens Apartments
Athens
Barrett Proclaims Week for National Guard Support
Mayor Donald L. Barrett proclaims the week of Sept 24 30 to urge Athens citizens to back the National Guard and Reserve forces. The call emphasizes ensuring security for the protection and preservation of the free way of life.
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Donald L. Barrett
Athens
New Hair Growth Treatment Promoted by Houston Firm
An advertisement from Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc. promotes a 32 day treatment to stop hair loss and grow hair for both men and women. It urges readers not to wait until hair roots are dead and invites trials at the firm’s risk with confidential mail responses.
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Houston
Texas
Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc
West Main St
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OU Music School
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Carmel
Chester Barrie
Marting’s
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