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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1971

Page

4

Arrest Expected In School Ice Cream Party At Wellston High

Jackson County Sheriff's Department plans to arrest a third juvenile this week over a weekend vandalism at Wellston High School. Two juveniles admitted entering via a third story window, breaking a cafeteria freezer lock, stealing ice cream, and damaging classrooms. Damages estimated at 900 dollars, with flags torn, acid splashed on plaques, a window broken, and missing tools. The suspect who lives out of the county had not yet been arrested as of Sunday night.

Wellston Jackson County Sheriff's Department Wellston High School Jackson Industrial Arts Paul Conger Sheriff's Department Edgar Hayburn Hyle Fyfe

Tavern Penalty Imposed on Shingle Inn Permit

The Shingle Inn at 8 High St in Glouster loses liquor permit from noon Oct. 15 to noon Nov. 12 after four charges by the Ohio Department of Liquor Control. George and Violet Duncan face suspensions for minor drinking and sale to intoxicated patrons from incidents on Dec. 12, 1970, including hindering inspection.

Ohio Department of Liquor Control George Violet Duncan High St

Athens Crackdown On Jaywalkers And Illegal Parking

Athens police began jaywalker enforcement with $10 tickets as Ohio University students arrive for fall session. Officers warn restricted parking areas are patrolled and illegally parked cars will be towed amid near misses with vehicles.

Athens Ohio University

Pomeroy Stops State Highway Work On Private Property

A state highway equipment use dispute halted removal of foundation stones at the former Smith home in Pomeroy on Tuesday. Delmar Canaday filed the complaint and Edison Hobstetter owns the property while James Bailey supervised the operation.

Pomeroy Smith Delmar Canaday State Highway Department James Bailey Edison Hobstetter

Two Area Firms Seek Permit Approvals

Two area applicants request liquor permits. Kranyik Market seeks a C-1 permit for carryout 3.2 beer at 38 W. Main Chauncey. Marcie's Tavern seeks a D-3A permit for wine or liquor by the glass until 2 30 a.m. at 908 S. Pennsylvania Wellston.

Emma Kranyik Kranyik Main St Chauncey William E. Harris Marcies Tavern Pennsylvania Ave Wellston

Mt Vernon Teachers On Strike

Mt. Vernon Ohio teachers strike enters second day as 100 plus workers from the Ohio Association of Public School Employes walk out. Mothers take meals in three cafeterias while non professional staff halt buses and picket 13 schools.

MT. Vernon Ohio Ohio Association of Public School Mount Vernon Earl Hogan

OU Student Denies Guilt In Drug Case

An Ohio University student, Michael Dennis Sorbin, 21, of 39 Depot St, is held on a $5,000 bond for allegedly allowing his house to be used for illegal marijuana activity. He pleaded innocent to the charges and to receiving stolen property after a Sept. 30 preliminary hearing was set by Judge Frank lin Sheeter in Athens County Municipal Court. Police say four speakers worth 32 dollars were stolen from Wesleyan Church and found in Sorbin’s possession. Bond on that charge is 100 dollars. In separate actions, two OU students forfeited 33 dollars each for open container violations, while Janet Fick paid 40 dollars on parking tickets. Martin Kunstler faced 33 dollars in theft charges for a stolen orange sweatshirt and envelope from Logan's Book Store.

Ohio University Michael Dennis Sorbin Depot St Franklin Sheeter Athens County Athens Wesleyan Church Dennis Kulzer Hayes Hall Nick Zotos South Green

Ohio district audit requests rise to 27 as closures loom

Ohio officials report 27 districts have formally requested state audits amid financial distress. Districts cited include Wilmington City, Clyde Exempted Village, Sidney City, Findlay City, Mansfield, Urbana, Indian Valley, Indian Creek, and Newton Falls Exempted Village. Audits aim to determine reopen dates and potential new calendars for 164000 students. Essex noted revised Findlay dates and overall pending closures depend on audit findings.

Columbus Ohio Martin W. Essex Essex Wilmington City Clyde Sidney City Findlay City Findlay Mansfield City Urbana City Indian Valley Tuscarawas County Indian Creek Jefferson County Newton Falls

Merit Scholar Semifinalists Include Five Athens Students

Five Athens High School students John Abel Caroline Breitenberger Jerry Gray Radley Olson and Sue Sheridan were named semifinalists in the 1971 72 National Merit Scholarship Program. They join about 15 000 semifinalists nationwide vying for 3 000 scholarships to be awarded in 1972.

Athens Robert Shamp John Abel Caroline Breitenberger Jerry Gray Radley Olson Sue Sheridan United States Edward C. Smith National Merit Scholarship Corp

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