March Patrol Reports Accidents and Citations
The State Highway Patrol for Athens and Hocking Counties cited 213 drivers in March, with 24 cited due to accidents. Eight people were hurt in seven injury accidents from 21 reported mishaps, mainly in Athens County with routes 33 50 and 216 most affected. The patrol issued 208 warnings and aided 15 drivers. peak accident hours were 3–4 pm and 8–9 pm.
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Athens
Hocking
Athens County
Meigs
OU Introduces Evening Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering
Ohio University announces a new graduate program leading to a Master of Science in chemical engineering starting in the fall. An evening course each semester will aid area engineers unable to attend day classes to earn the degree. The first course, Applied Chemical Engineering Calculations, will be taught by Dr. R. S. Mayer on Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 30 on campus.
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Ohio University
R. S. Mayer
Court Rules On Estate Partition Near Hebardville
Common Pleas Court rules Charles Edward Skinner Jr. entitled to one fifteenth of about 53 acres in Hebardville as an heir to Anna Pearl McVay. Skinner contends the estate has assets to cover debts. Three freeholders appointed to partition. defendants include Ann Gillian DeWitt and others with shares from one fifteenth to one seventy fifth.
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Common Pleas Court
Charles Edward Skinner Jr
Hebardville
Skinner
Anna Pearl McVay
Miss McVay
Ann Gillian DeWitt
Elks Lodge 973 Installs New Officers in Athens
Athens Elks Lodge No. 973 installed new officers this week. Thomas Wingett became exalted ruler with Merrill Riggle as leading knight, Raymond Cuckler loyal knight, Charles Hanning lecturing knight, and Rex Koon trustee. Also installed were L. A. Wigal secretary, Clifton Swaim treasurer, Clyde Beverage tyler, Sam Grim esquire, Harold Cartwright inner guard, Larry Huguenin chaplain.
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Athens Elks Lodge
Don Barstow
Thomas Wingett
Merrill Riggle
Raymond Cuckler
Charles Hanning
Rex Koon
L. A. Wigal
Clifton Swaim
Clyde Beverage
Tyler
Sam Grim
Esquire
Harold Cartwright
Larry Huguenin
Barnhart Found Guilty in Driving While Intoxicated Case
A Common Pleas Court jury found John Barnhart of Chauncey guilty on driving while intoxicated. The Nelsonville police department filed the charge, with Barnhart indicted by the January grand jury. George Billy of Athens led the 12 member panel. Darrell Bartlett vs. Jean Bartlett involves extreme cruelty and seeks custody of three children.
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Common Pleas Court
John Barnhart
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Barnhart
George Billy
Athens
Darrell Bartlett
Jean Bartlett
Fellowships Granted To Ohio University Physics Students
Four graduate fellowships were awarded in Ohio University’s physics department. Thomas W. Listerman became the first National Science Foundation cooperative graduate fellow at the university, chosen from 4588 applicants, with tuition and fees paid and a 2400 dollar 12 month stipend. NSF summer fellowships went to John R Barkley of Syracuse New York, William E Gettys of Union South Carolina, and M R Vanderlind of Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Ohio University
Thomas W. Listerman
National Science Foundation
John R Barkley
Syracuse
N. Y
William E. Gettys
Union
S. C
M. R. Vanderlind
Grand Rapids, Mich
Firm Honors 59 Drivers
Ohio Fuel Gas Co. awarded 59 drivers at a safety breakfast in the Route 50 E center. The Logan district office won the safety award for 1962. several town managers did not receive plaques. Athens Police Chief J B Grogan presented lapel buttons to the drivers. Leaders Dix Powell and Paul Perry each had 23 years, followed by Max Hoskins 21 and George McKinnis 20.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Logan
New Lexington
Nelsonville
McConnelsville
Athens
J. B Grogan
Dix Powell
Paul Perry
Max Hoskins
George McKinnis
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Red Robin
Loyal Walker
Valle
A. Tango
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C. Straw
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