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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1964

Page

2

Election Board Approves Three Tax Levies For May Ballot

The four member county board of elections approved three tax levies for the May primary for Nelsonville school district 2.3 mills five years for current expenses York School District four mills three years for operating expenses and Glouster village two mills five years for street lights. The board noted Glouster voters defeated a similar proposal in November 1963 and discussed voting locations absentee voting and student ballots.

County Board of Elections Nelsonville York Glouster Village Election Board Glouster E. B. Young

Visiting Committee At OU Outlines Teaching Plans

Seven educators and businessmen from four states reviewed Ohio University future plans for teacher education at the first meeting of the College of Education Visiting Committee. Edwin L. Kennedy chaired the session as trustees and college leaders explained university plans, college organization, and elementary and secondary education curriculum and projects.

Ohio University College of Education Edwin L. Kennedy New York City E. E. Holt Columbus State Department of Education W. Francis English University of Missouri College of Arts and Sciences Fanny C. Ham Shaker Heights Elizabeth M. Herbert Cleveland Ora C. Roehl Boston Paul F. Sharp Hiram College Vernon R. Alden Gifford W. Crowell

Maryland Man Cleared in Petty Larceny Case

A Common Pleas Court jury acquitted James M. Hardwick 33 of Cumberland Maryland of stealing 621.76 in money and checks from Kramer’s Service Station on a May theft charge. The jurors included Wingett Frost Stiles Hooper Altier Allen Brooks Wright Chase Bullock Hill Kirkendall.

Common Pleas Court James M. Hardwick Cumberland Hardick Kramer South Y Charles L. Wingett Joseph Frost Jay E. Stiles Clyde Hooper Carl L. Altier Jr Bernard L. Allen James Arthur Brooks Jr Orin D. Wright Lowell H. Chase Frances Bullock Ruth Hill Lena Kirkendall

Individual Tax Booklets Mailed to City Workers and Owners

A partial mailing of 1575 income tax questionnaires and booklets went out Thursday per J Emerson Davis the tax consultant. recipients include Ohio University staff other state and federal workers and those who work outside the city. Property owners with rentals grossing over 100 dollars per month also receive booklets.

J. Emerson Davis Ohio University

Driver Hurt In Accident On Route 50 Near Route 329

State Police report a two-vehicle crash on Route 50 when a driver swerved to miss a cat. Robert Buck 22 of Athens sustained chin cuts and bruises after veering left of center. Carl Wandling 21 of Martinsburg West Virginia drove off the road into a guard rail.

State Highway Patrol Robert Buck Athens Carl Wandling Martinsburg W. Va

Local 324 UAW to Meet for Negotiations in Bridgwater

Local 324 United Auto Workers members will gather Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Junior Fair building. William Perry says talks with the Bridgwater Machine Division of the American Brake Shoe Co will be on the agenda.

United Auto Workers Junior Fair Bridgwater Machine American Brake Shoe Co William Perry

Plains Volunteers Unveil New 750-GPM Pumper-Tanker

The Plains volunteers debut a new Howe built pumper-tanker for 750 gallons per minute with a 600 gallon tank and power take-off pump. Open house at the fire station Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Chief Basil Cullison cites grass-fire usefulness and winter hose reels. The department replaces a 1941 unit but keeps a 1947 tanker.

The Plains Volunteer Firemen Howe Fire Apparatus Co Cullison Plains Plains Fire Department Basil Cullison Messenger Newsphoto

Athens High Musicians Vie In State Finals Dayton

Athens High School will enter 10 solo and six ensemble acts in the state finals of the solo and ensemble music contest in Dayton Saturday. Finalists earned superior ratings in the district contest earlier in the year and will compete at Fairview High School, sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association.

Athens High School Walter Suchanek Fairview High School Dayton Ohio Music Education Association Athens Pete Couradis Richard Brown

Sewage Plant Preliminary Plans Okayed

The State Health Department approved the city’s preliminary plans for sewage treatment plant improvements. Plans may cost about $564,000 with detailed plans to be submitted later. The plant runs on a temporary license pending future planning. council may authorize draft of detailed specifications. The city hopes for up to 50 percent federal aid.

State Health Department Raymond Shepard

FBI Arrests Marine Deserter Welch Near Camp Lejeune Case

FBI agents arrested Larry Allen Welch 22 of Coolville at his in law parents home on Route 1 Reedsville after he had been absent from Camp Lejeune since February. Welch had previously been arrested last fall for being absent without leave and is held in county jail awaiting Marine Corps authorities.

Larry Allen Welch Coolville Marine Corps E. D. Mason Cincinnati FBI Mason Welch Reedsville Camp Lejeune N. C

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mrs Bruce Schin del and a daughter in Athens. Admitted Sandra Fulks Athens Route 2 Alice Arthur Williamson WV Mrs Gary Hunter Athens Mrs Robert Dicken Athens Kenneth Davis Athens Route 3 Mrs Christine Lake Athens Mrs William Thompson Athens Route 2. Dismissed Mrs Melvin Wood and son Nelsonville Route 2 Charles Burton Athens Mrs Henry Kleinfeldt twin daughters Athens William F Tucker Jr Athens Larry Smith Jr Logan Route 1 Thomas McGee The Plains Mrs Theodore Sabo Athens Route 2 Sue Ann Cunningham Athens Route 4 David Paul Gilkey Athens Marion Schoonover Chauncey.

Bruce Schindel Athens Sandra Fulks Alice Arthur Williamson W.va Gary Hunter Robert Dicken Kenneth Davis Christine Lake William Thompson Melvin Wood Nelsonville Charles Burton Henry Kleinfeldt William F. Tucker, Jr Larry Smith, Jr Logan Thomas McGee the Plains Theodore Sabo Sue Ann Cunningham David Paul Gilkey Marion Schoonover Chauncey

Fined After Crash In Manchester Vermont Woman Cited

Evangeline Florence Wilcox, 67, Manchester, Vermont, was fined $15 and costs in Municipal Court for running a traffic signal after a two car collision at Congress and State, cited by city police on Wednesday.

Evangeline Florence Wilcox Manchester Congress State

Woman Injured In Richland Ave Crash

Mrs. Jennie Grandstaff a passenger in Warren Casto's car said she had neck pains after a two car crash on Richland Ave near Hooper St Friday morning. Clarence O. Farmer 47 Bucyrus was cited for failing to stop within assured clear distance.

Jennie Grandstaff Warren Casto Stewart Richland Ave Hooper St Clarence O. Farmer Bucyrus

Waterloo Girl Wins County Essay Contest

Waterloo High junior Sandra Saylor, 16, daughter of Norman and Mrs. Saylor, won the county essay contest sponsored by the American Association for the United Nations and $10. Second place and $5 went to Donna Weaver, 16, daughter of Orville and Mrs. Weaver, an Ames-Bern student. The winner advances to the national contest with a possible $500 Europe trip for the national winner. Four other county students competed.

Waterloo Sandra Saylor Norman Saylor American Association For the United Nations Donna Weaver Orville Weaver Ames-Bern Europe

Volunteer Firemen Plan Open House at The Plains

The Plains volunteer firefighters announce an open house Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. The event features the department's new truck as the main attraction per Chief Basil Cullison.

the Plains Plains Volunteer Fire Department Basil Cullison

Driver Ronald R. Witham Cited After Court Street Crash

City police cite Ronald R. Witham of 2092 Maplewood Dr for failing to stop within the assured clear distance after a traffic accident on S. Court St Thursday.

Ronald R. Witham Maplewood Dr S. Court St

Flood Relief Unit Reports Athens County Red Cross Aid

The Athens County Red Cross reports $24 120.03 spent in seven townships during the March 12 to April 8 flood relief operation. Total two year relief amounts reach $50 567.22 with York Township receiving the most aid. Contributions and staff reassignment follow the local operation.

Athens County Red Cross York Township Chauncey Trimble- Glous

ROTC Cadets Sponsor Next Bloodmobile Visit

The Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to Athens at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on April 16 17 from 11 am to 5 pm and 10 am to 4 pm. Cadets sponsor Operation 300 aiming to collect 300 pints of blood with appointments by calling LY 31561 and walk ins on the half hour. Transportation is available by calling LY 31496. Donors under 21 need parental permission notes.

Red Cross Athens Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Army Air Force

OU Coed Named Outstanding NSC Speaker

Ohio University junior Margaret Baker of Cincinnati has been named outstanding speaker at the National Student Congress in Indianapolis. OU team members Bob Bell Columbus Bill Reamer Athens Karen Ruggles Plymouth Jim Lynch Columbus and Dick Carlton Arlington Va also performed among top speakers. Coach Dr Gordon Wiseman credited the team alongside assistant Larry Barker and Mrs Barker for the accomplishment.

Ohio University Cincinnati Margaret Baker Butler University Indianapolis Gordon Wiseman Wisemen Bob Bell Columbus Bill Reamer Athens NSC Karen Ruggles Plymouth Jim Lynch Dick Carlton Arlington Wiseman Larry Barker Barker

Mercury Rises After Frigid Night Report

Friday saw a rapid temperature climb from a low of 28 to 51 degrees by 9:30 am under bright sun. The U S Observer C L Colmer noted the Hocking River fell to 8.02 feet as conditions warmed.

U. S C. L. Colmer Hocking River

Secretary Resigns at West Elementary School

Mrs. Clarence Daniel resigns as a part time secretary from West Elementary School, contrary to Thursday paper stating East Elementary.

Clarence Daniel West East Elementary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bern Township Secretary of State Bern Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church West Alexander Carbondale Young A. H. Shuster Robert Boyd Department of Secondary Education Maryland Bill Bescoe West Fairgrounds Gate Union Street Ohio Luckoff the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Bridgwater Union AHS Ron Brown Nanci Suchanek Ramona Ulbrich Randy Wheaton Roy Knappe Jerry Andrews Susan Brophy Linda Spencer Rocky Wiseman Marcia Shull John Jump Dan Williams Joyce Jones Judy Quisenberry Carolyn Atkinson Jim Boyd Anne Turnbull Lyn Miller Beth Davies Preliwidnary United States Earl F. Mathews, Inc AND C. M. Gill & Company Earl Mathews, Earl Hooper, C. M. Gill Sheltering Arms Hospital ROTC OU Coed Mercury Lewis- Howe Co Dept St. Louis 2 Donald K. Barstow Insurance E. Mill Street the Home Savings & Loan Association Washington St City Hall Federal Home Loan Bank Kraft Nabisco W. State St Harold Starkey E. M. Conant Realty Tel
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