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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1974
Page
2
Ohio University expects about 14,000 students on the main campus for the next school year with a final head count and mix to be released in mid October. The budget for 1974 75 centers on an estimated 14 600 enrollment and reserves will influence funding.
Organizers of Millfield Mining Days Memorial announce a November 3 parade forming at Circle M Ranch and en route to the mine tipple. A memorial service will be at Poston No. 6 tipple, followed by a Council smorgasbord dinner at Jacksonville Elementary. Tickets and yard sale details are released. preparation meeting set for Sept 29. The memorial honors the 1930 Millfield mine disaster that killed 82.
Clarence Miller of the 10th District failed to vote on a debt obligation bill on Sept. 11, ending a 2,492 vote streak. Delayed by committee meetings, he missed casting his vote by moments, ending eight years without missing a roll call.
General Telephone Co of Ohio defers 13 expansion projects totaling over 700 000 dollars in the Athens district affecting four switching offices and nine cable expansions. 219 contract workers and 60 regular employees have been furloughed to date with more layoffs anticipated.
Athens councilman Joe Johnson said at Thursday night meeting he will seek approval to spend 6000 dollars to hire a consultant to study effects of the planned expansion by Colum bus and Southern Ohio Electric Co at Poston Station near Nelsonville.
David Erwin of Athens Route 2 reported Thursday his 1972 motorcycle valued at 450 dollars was stolen from his residence. Sheriff reports note three persons were seen loading the motorcycle into a pickup and driving toward Athens.
Johnson says water used at the plant could drain the city’s wells as two more generating units are added. He cites reports of consumption potentially rising tenfold and notes C&SOE delays push one unit to 1981 and the other to 1983. He will seek funds to hire a consultant for recommendations.
Custody rulings in several divorce petitions are listed for Athens County with multiple couples and minor children. The forecast notes clearing and cooler conditions tonight into Saturday with highs in the 60s to 70s, light rain risk, and extended fair cool weather into early next week. The Third Edition 4-H club promotes a Saturday car wash at Hyatt's Shell Station.
Darrel C. Gorby 53 The Plains guilty for improper turn with $10 and costs. Marilyn R. Smith 22 1021 Carriage Hill speeding $10 and costs. Ronald L. Docie 18 189 Lamar Drive speeding $25 and costs no headlights $10 and costs squealing tires $10 and costs unsafe operation dismissed on motion of city prosecutor costs to defendant. Clyde Linscott 39 Athens Route 1 driving while intoxicated dismissed on motion of city prosecutor costs to defendant. Randall E. Blank 21 1302 Carriage Hill left of center $10 and costs.
The notice lists publication schedule from Athens Ohio with daily and Sunday editions. Rates include single-copy prices, delivery options, and mail subscription costs for different terms and regions within the United States and possessions. The Publishing Co. at Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701 handles mail.
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