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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1971

Page

3

Teachers Meet At Burr Oak

The Southeastern District of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association will hold its fourth annual fall meeting at Burr Oak Lodge Oct. 6. Rob ert G. Heft of Lancaster designer of the fifty star flag will be main speaker. Mildred Bauer will discuss financial aid for Ohio retired teachers. Arrangements are by 12 chapters across Athens Galia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Morgan Perry Pike Scioto Vinton Washington counties. Members urged to submit luncheon reservations to chapter presidents before Sept. 30.

Ohio Retired Teachers Association Burr Oak Lodge Robert G. Heft Lancaster Mildred Bauer Ohio Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Morgan, Perry Pike Scioto Vinton Washington Counties

Navy Has Openings in Many Navy Fields

Chief Mike Daugherty announced immediate openings across nearly all Navy fields including nuclear propulsion and advanced pay grade. Interested men should contact the Navy recruiting office at 86 N. Court St., Athens, or call 593 3566 collect for details.

Mike Daugherty Navy Daugherty N. Court St Athens

City Schools Seek 100000 Advance to Meet Bills

Athens city school board approves Supt Henderson request to draw 100000 from the county auditor if tax receipts lag, cites Delinquent Ru mac Inc as a near 100000 debt. They also set the 1972 tax rate at 29.60 mills with additions for Tri County Vocational School and bond retirement.

Athens City Supt. S. T. Henderson Henderson Rumac, Inc Tri-County Tri County Tri- County

Trustees Approve Lawrence County Branch by Narrow Margin

Ohio University's Board of Trustees approve the Lawrence County Branch 4-3 with conditions including state capital funds of at least 2.2 million and a site of 45 or more acres. The decision follows opposition from OU President Sowle and includes plans to join operations with the Portsmouth Branch and Ironton center.

Tom Price Ohio University Lawrence County Board of Trustees of Portsmouth Claude R. Sowle Ironton Fred Johnson Wayne Brown J. Wallace Phillips William Morris Columbus Southeastern Ohio Duncan Baxter Charles Holzer Jr Gallipolis Edwin Kennedy New York Don Casto C. Paul Stocker Lorain Kennedy Sowle Oakley Collins Ohio University Inn Ewing Hall Women’s Recreation Association William Culp

Crocodile Killer Wins Public Office in Nigeria Village

In Sinikiri village, a young fisherman named Thomas Bunn killed a sunning crocodile that had harassed villagers for five years. The act led to his appointment as head of the village by local residents.

Port Harcourt Nigeria Sinikiri Thomas Bunn

Stolen Bicycle Reported in Athens Police Probe

A 10 speed bicycle owned by Douglas Lowenstein of 35 W. Washington St. was reported stolen to Athens police between Saturday and Sunday. Explorer Post 70, sponsored by the Athens Bar Association, begins its second year with a Wednesday 7 p.m. meeting in the Athens Municipal Court room. High school students interested in law and law enforcement are welcome to join.

Athens Douglas Lowenstein Washington St Explorer Post 70 The Athens Bar Association

Jackson Man Charged In Biting Incident

A Jackson man bound over to the grand jury from Athens County Municipal Court faces maiming charges after allegedly biting the ear of Robert Collins of The Plains. Mike Wilson's $1,000 bond was continued. The court also dealt with open containers of intoxicating liquor with Lawrence Traficant pleading guilty and fined $2 plus costs. three others paid $33 each.

Jackson Athens County Mike Wilson Robert Collins the Plains Wilson Lawrence Traficant N. Court St David Engelbert Athens Scott Henry N. McKinley Apt William Huntington

Athens announces first semester recreation schedule 1971 72

Athens City Recreation Director Bob Burson releases the first semester schedule for students and adults. Contact the middle school office for details on classes and activities including men's and women's recreation nights, leagues, intramurals, swimming and gym rentals, and youth programs with listed coordinators and phone numbers.

Athens City Bob Burson Burson W. State St Bill Wooddell Joyce Agenbroad Jim Mason Clyde Jarvis Gladys Blake Harold Klock City Recreation Office Morrison Middle Lee Beckett

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