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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1976

Page

2

State Spending $430000 Health Center Project Started

The state funds $430000 for Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center to meet EPA standards. Phase includes coal handling repairs, boiler stokers, de-alkalizers, plus $150000 for standby diesel generator installation. Separate bills outline broader pollution control and community mental health funding.

Athens Environmental Protection Agency John Jenkinson Mental Health Department Office of Systems and Facilities Jenkinson Athens Center

Lavelle to Appeal Challenge to Ohio Democratic Constitution

Ohio Democratic activist William A. Lavelle plans to appeal a challenge to the party constitution after the state party amended its rules to drop the requirement that 45 appointed members of the Ohio Democratic executive committee reflect the statewide primary vote by district. Lavelle, an Athens attorney, will file the challenge with the Democratic National Committee. Also noted, Democrat Jerry Adams will open his campaign headquarters with a ribbon cutting Friday, with Lt. Gov. Richard Celeste attending, as Adams seeks the 91st District seat and pledges a fulltime campaign and utility reform positions.

Democratic Party William A. Lavelle Ohio Democratic Executive Committee Associated Press Lavelle Athens Democratic National Committee DNC Jerry Adams Richard Celeste Adams Security Bank Court Street 91St

Albany School Vandalized

Albany law enforcement and Athens County sheriff deputies investigated vandalism at Albany Elementary School. The intruders pried open doors and desks, forced a wall safe that was empty, and broke soft drink machines, with an estimated loss under $100. The Hocking Technical College crime lab assisted. Sheriff Paul Brown said the Albany marshal called for help this morning.

Albany Athens County Sheriff's Department Hocking Technical College Paul Brown Brown

Mental Health Forum for Athens Area Children

Representatives from area program and service agencies meet in Nelsonville for a children mental health forum sponsored by the Community Mental Health and Retardation 648 Board. The 1 to 3 p.m. session at Mount St. Mary Hospital discusses the Athens-Vinton-Hocking group home project and CMHC grants. Call Andrea Neilson at 593-8609 for information.

Nelsonville Community Mental Health and Retardation 648 Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens-Vinton-Hocking Group District Children’s Mental Health Council Andrea Neilson

Theft at Carl Judy home totals $800

The Hocking County Sheriff's Department reports burglars stole items worth $800 from the Carl Judy residence on Black Jack Road near Rockbridge. Stolen goods include a typewriter a shotgun a chain saw a television set and a sweeper.

Logan Carl Judy Black Jack Road Rockbridge Hocking County

Nelsonville man reports car theft at West State Street lot

David Patton of Nelsonville told Athens police that a tape player and six tapes were stolen from his car while it was parked on the Columbia Gas Co lot on West State Street. He said the theft occurred Monday night.

David Patton Nelsonville Athens Columbia Gas Co West State Street

Personal Growth Workshops At Ohio University This Fall

Ohio University offers two non credit workshops for fall personal growth. Assertiveness Training for Men and Women and Intimacy Enrichment for Couples run Friday evening to Saturday morning over eight hours each led by Dr. Anne Samaan. Both sessions occur on Oct 8–9 and Oct 29–30 with a $25 fee per person. For details contact the OU Continuing Education Office.

Ohio University Anne Samaan Athens Samaan OU Continuing Education Office Tupper Hall

Teen Cyclist Injured in Route 682 Collision

A Plains teenager William R. Wilson 16 was treated at O Bleness Memorial Hospital for leg and shoulder injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car on Route 682 at 3 55 p m. Howard McDonald 75 of The Plains drove the car crossing Oak Street into Wilson s path according to the State Highway Patrol.

the Plains O'Bleness Memorial Hospital William R. Wilson First St State Highway Patrol Howard McDonald Oak Street Wilson

Light Frost Reported Across County

A 35 degree low in Athens was logged by Ohio University geography staff with light frost in scattered sections. Weather observer Mrs. C L Colmer noted county first frost typically arrives around October 10 to 12.

Athens Ohio University C.L. Colmer

Open House at Ohio University to showcase noncredit courses

The Ohio University Office of Continuing Education hosts an open house in the Baker Center Ballroom Thursday 8 to 9 p.m. Meet instructors and learn about 53 fall noncredit classes from batik and stained glass to automotive maintenance and typing. Demos include belly, ballroom, and square dancing. call 594-3361 for details.

Ohio University Office of Continuing Education Baker Center

Athens Messenger Subscription Rates and Address

The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday delivery with rates by mail for Ohio West Virginia and other regions. It notes a price structure per week month and year and provides the post office address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio for mail.

The Associated Press Carrier D&s Aarian Mail Ohio West Virginia Possessions Athens the Messenger Co Johnson Road

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