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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

4

Students Face Housing Fears Over Zoning Enforcement

Ohio University officials expect limited housing loss as the city tightens zoning on rooming houses. William Haines says the Zoning Appeals Board may grant variances for hardships, while the university housing office pledges help to relocate affected students. Between 200 and 300 students could be affected, with five landlords seeking variances and a tentative Oct 10 meeting date set.

Ohio University University William Haines Haines Zoning Appeals Board East State Street Appeals Board

Athens Law Units Join LEADS Program Jan. 1

Athens area law enforcement agencies will gain full access to the LEADS crime information program by January 1. Athens patrol post to receive a unit in December, with the Hocking County Sheriff's Department also applying. The system links to the National Crime Information Center and FBI, enabling rapid queries on registrations, licenses, stolen vehicles, and felonies.

Athens Area State Highway Patrol Columbus Athens City Sheriff's Department Willam Braucher Patrol Communications Department Athens Hocking County Memory Bank Washington Braucher State Information Center Ohio Department of Finance FBI Crime Information Center Ohio Leads Policy Committee Buckeye Sheriff's Association Ohio Police Department Department of Transportation Office of Law Enforcement Western Union Chicago Ohio Columbus “Bank

Teenagers Hurt In Fall After Saddle Breaks

Two teen girls Linda Riggs and Janice Hornsby fell from a horse on Connett Road when the saddle strap broke. Fire squad aided them. both were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and released.

The Plains Fire Department Linda Riggs Janice Hornsby Connett Road Sheltering Arms Hospital

Story Hours Slated At Ohio U Library

Ohio University Library announces winter story hours in the Children's Room. Preschool sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10 to 10:30 for ages three to five, with parental registration required. Kindergarten to fourth grade meets Thursday from 4 to 4:30 without registration.

Ohio University Library

Conservancy District Pays $73,520 Debt to ODNR

The Hocking Conservancy District paid a $73,520 loan to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at an Ohio Water Commission meeting held at Lake Burr Oak Lodge. Don Johnson and district directors presented the check. the loan aided start up and planning for the district.

Hocking Conservancy District Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio Water Commission Lake Burr Oak Lodge Don Johnson R. V. Oakley Nelsonville Robert Mathews Athens Ralph D. Poston Logan Department of Natural Resources Ohio Conservancy District Hocking Conservancy Sheltering Arms Hospital Ohio University Roush Bob Teeters Clear Creek Ohio Burr Oak The Resources Department

Albany Community Fair Group Grows to 100 Members

Albany Community Fair members reported a growth from 33 to 100 at a Grange Hall meeting. A fair recap highlighted junior 4-H displays, pet and bicycle parades, races, a garden tractor pull, and art displays. Elections for four directors set for December 7, with candidacy rules and resident requirements.

Albany Grange Hall Albert Keirns Donald Mace Francis Jarvis Carl McClure Alexander

Miller Signs Campaign Code Pledge

Tenth District Congressman Clarence E. Miller has signed the seven point Code of Fair Campaign Practices, pledging decency honesty and fair play. He noted every candidate for public office has a moral obligation to observe it. Ron Davidson of Virginia Tech intercepted nine passes last season.

Clarence E. Miller U.S House of Representatives Miller Ron Davidson Virginia Tech

Athens City Council schedules meeting on sidewalk widening

Athens City Council will hold a special meeting Friday at 4 p.m. Mayor Raymond Shepard announced the session to consider legislation on widening the sidewalk along the Richland Avenue Bridge.

Athens City Raymond Shepard Richland Avenue

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