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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

2

City Approves Preliminary Sewage Plant Survey

Athens moves ahead with a city retained engineer to conduct a preliminary survey for sewage treatment plant improvements to keep its license. George Sheeter, consulting engineer, has city council approval to proceed on a percentage basis. Columbus talks with four State Health Department officials. no definite decision but state urges progress. State extended the plant license until July 15 if a report and general plan are prepared.

Athens George Sheeter Columbus State Health Department

March Auto Sales Rise Across Athens County

Traditional March rise in car sales shown in Athens County. The auto title office reports 190 new and 923 used cars sold in March, up from February and higher than last March. Truck sales also increased with 32 new and 100 used trucks. Total titles and fees reached 1437 and $2280.

Auto Title Office Clerk of Courts Phyllis Cross Athens County

Liquor Store Manager Is Transferred

Emory Allen, manager of the Athens state liquor store, is transferred to the Woodsfield store by order of the Ohio Board of Liquor Control. Allen is designated manager on a temporary basis at Woodsfield while John Laufhutte, a clerk in Athens, acts as manager there.

Emory Allen Athens Woodsfield Ohio Board of Liquor Control Allen Woodfield DiSalle John Laufhutte Morris Ave Laufhutte

Eye Surgery Topic At Lions Club Meeting

Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Vere Smith spoke to Athens Lions at the Sportsman on corneal transplants and eye donation. She noted that success rates rose to 97 percent from about 60, and mentioned 17 transplant centers in the United States with the nearest at Columbus University Hospital.

Ann Smith Vere Smith Coolville-Ridge Rd Athens Lions Club Sportsman Miss Smith Ohio University Lions United States Columbus’ University Hospital

Alden Appointed to Library Committee for National Library Week

Vernon R. Alden of Ohio University was named to the Citizens' Committee for 1963 National Library Week observance. The committee, led by Hassel Tippit of Cleveland, includes individuals active in education statewide. Albany Lodge 723 F and AM will host Past Master’s night Saturday at 7 p.m. with Entered Apprentice degree conferred on new candidates, per Roy Walsh.

Vernon R. Alden Ohio University Citizens’ Committee Hassel Tippit Cleveland Albany Albany Lodge F&am Roy Walsh

Mercury Drops 34 Degrees After Rain in Athens

The mercury fell 34 degrees in Athens after a rain front. At 10 am the reading was 41 degrees, down from 75 degrees 12 hours earlier. The day followed three consecutive 80s, as a cold front moved through Ohio bringing rain and .06 inch to Athens.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Ohio

Army Training In Guard Enlistment Begins

Ronald W. McBride, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph McBride, leaves for Ft. Knox Ky to begin six months of active duty Army training after enlisting in the Ohio National Guard March 13 He will return to complete his reserve obligation Capt James F Schwerkert says the local unit will remain his post. A nationwide Coast Guard Academy entrance exam will be held Dec 7 Congressman Homer E Abele sponsors the program offering a commission and a bachelor of science degree Details and applications may be obtained by writing to the Commandant US Coast Guard Washington DC

Ronald W. McBride Joseph McBride Central Ave Ft. Knox U. S. Coast Guard Academy Homer E. Abele U. S. Coast Guard Washington, D. C

Boy Starts Grass Fire Near Curtis Street

A nine year old boy playing with fire started a grass and brush fire near Curtis St at 2 44 p m Wednesday. Firemen used booster hose and rakes to extinguish it. Fluid from a 1957 auto owned by John Gett ignited at Lan caster and Columbus Rd at 12 44 p m. Firemen said the fire was out on arrival and no loss was reported.

Curtis St John Gett Shade Lancaster Columbus Rd

Gun Slinging Child Portrays TV Tactics

In Athens a three year old girl acts out a TV style standoff with a toy six shooter. She crouches in hid ing and simulates shooting the “badman” brother before smashing a window with the gun’s butt. The father, a city fireman, must replace the pane.

Athens

Akron Woman Cited For DWI After Jail Visit

Marie Martha Frock, 31, of Akron, parked on a fire department sidewalk and was cited for driving while intoxicated and parking on a yellow curb. She pleaded innocent, posted bonds totaling 315, and was cautioned for driving without a license. Harold Love, 34, also of Akron, pled guilty to intoxication with a $25 fine. Two others, Danny Enlow and Emmett Ward, received identical sentences of 125 fine plus six days in jail with three suspended and 120 days probation.

Akron Marie Martha Frock Harold Love Danny Lee Enlow Albany Emmett E. Ward Huntington W. Va

Kindergarten Enrollment Slated at Waterloo High

NEW MARSHFIELD Registration for Waterloo school kindergarten will be held at the high school office from 12 05 to 3 P M on Wednesday April 17. Children must be five before Sept 1. Raymond H Brooks executive head said a birth certificate and immunization records for smallpox diphtheria polio and tetanus are required. Parents unable to attend may call MO 4 2222.

New Marshfield Waterloo Raymond H. Brooks

Court Levies Fines On Disorderly Conduct Charge

Mrs. Collena Gay Rhoades claimed in a municipal court affidavit that her husband locked her out and used profane language by phone. Joseph A. Rhoades pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Collena Gay Rhoades Joseph A. Rhoades Central Ave

Boy's fingers caught in adding machine at downtown location

Two year old Bruce Worden son of Mr and Mrs Don Worden 45 Elmwood PI caught fingers on his right hand between the roller and frame of an adding machine at 11 E Washington St at 2 23 pm Wednesday Fire department emergency squad took him to a physician's office for treatment.

Bruce Worden Don Worden Elmwood PI Washington St Fire Department

Hog Killed On Road After Vehicle Collision

A hog ran into the path of a semi on Route 50 west of Albany. The truck driver Marion Runyon 48 Amesville Route 1 faced no charges. the hog owned by Clarence Arbaugh Albany Route 1 was killed. Several traffic fines listed for multiple individuals and a real estate transfer section follows.

Albany State Highway Patrol Marion Runyon Amesville Clarence Arbaugh

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

Admitted list includes Ellen Williams at Athens Route 4 Mrs Blanche Russell, Donald Barstow, Harold Cox, and Tom Wheatley all of Athens. Discharged includes Joseph Safreed Albany and multiple Athens residents along with Albany and Fostoria connections and family entries.

Ellen Williams Athens Blanche Russell Donald Barstow Harold Cox Tom Wheatley Joseph Safreed Albany Scott Willock Grace Rowland Sophia Lewis James Darnell Fostoria Robert S. Rowan

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