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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1963
Page
3
Edwin Gurke told the Athens Lions Club the Area Redevelopment Administration program seeks to attract new industries rather than relocate existing ones. The $70,000 federal grant backs local small industry development with Ohio University technical help to reduce unemployment.
The Ohio University Flying Bobcats won the intercollegiate flying competition trophy for the second year running at Columbus against Ohio State Kent and Dayton. Scorers were David Hoover Mike Fuller Sylvia Alcoke and Robin Chasman. They will compete at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association meet in Carbondale Illinois later this month.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Markin welcome a daughter at Radcliffe. Admitted Rex Burson Shade Mrs Roy Vermaaten Glouster Richard McKinstry Athens Mrs Mary Carsey Chauncey Clayton D Vorhes Athens Mrs Richard Staten Athens Route 2 Allison Rorick Athens Route 2 Mrs Victor Weekley Athens Mrs Charles Line Athens Mrs Clark Preston Chauncey Martha Dalton Albany Route 2 Walter Carsey Athens Route 1 Mrs William Buskey and son Athens Mrs Earl Davis Athens.
Robert Delano Simpkins 25 of Millfield cited by State Highway Patrol for no tail lights with fine of 10 dollars and costs. Municipal Court case against George O’Brien 76 of 221 West Washington Street for left of center violation with 15 dollars and costs.
Nelsonville residents Howard C Soles 58 and Alice M Sorrell 47 were listed among people in the notice. James M Carter Jr 20 of Glouster and Carol Christman 20 of Glouster Route 2 are named with Army. Municipal Court Wednesday found Kim Blutreich 42 S Congress St guilty of permitting a dog to run loose, fined $5 and costs.
By agreement of counsel the Common Pleas Court vacated a recent judgment in the Conants versus Johnson case at 132 N Lancaster St. The court also set aside the award of 12 500 in punitive and compensatory damages citing good cause. Johnson denied allegations and sought dismissal. Firefighters contained grass fire at 1 24 p m near 10 Elizabeth Dr started by a burning container used by Mrs Sarah Green at 7 Elizabeth Dr. A ladies night meeting is planned at the Up Towner Inn in Huntington W Va on April 19 by the Tri State Purchasing Agents Association.
Mayor Raymond Shepard announces Clean-up week May 6 10 in Athens with an annual order to tidy premises and ensure drainage. Residents must clear yards vaults sheds and banks and remove trash. City crews will pick up curb trash once. schedules cover east of Court St May 6 7 west of Court St May 8 9 and south of the Hocking River May 10.
Six Athens men left by bus Wednesday morning for Columbus for pre induction physicals at Ft Hayes. Leader was John D. Simpkins with Charles W Briggs Jack R Cline Jene R Cline and Terry A Fulks from Albany Coolville and Chauncey. Two Ohio University students Harold Anastasia and Charles W Crow accompanied them.
The U S observer C L Colmer records a 9 30 a m temperature of 68 after an early low of 48. The previous day Tuesday reached 62 with rainfall totaling 0 21 of an inch.
Athens High students campaign this week for student council offices. Juniors Dick Fulks Phil Rose Bob Wilson and Tim Young seek president with the vice president to be the runner up. Treasurers are Ross Locke Gary Moore and Jan McMullen. Secretaries are Holly Hecht Tracy Smith and Curly Kendall. Voting by class at noon Friday after speeches at a Friday assembly.
Mrs Virgil Gilkey 49 Ath ens Route 3 fainted at the Salvation Army Building on West Union Street. She was given oxygen by the fire department and taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Dennis Gene Hummel 14 month old son of Mrs Laura Hummel 36 West State Street was taken to the hospital at 530 am Wednesday due to illness.
With Athens May 7 primary election approaching, the League of Women Voters presents its Candidates Bulletin in today's Messenger edition. A review of the city's candidates, from information assembled by the league, appears on Page 18.
District Four reports four separate fires this week totaling 11 acres. The largest scorched eight acres in Rutland Township Meigs County. an acre and a half burned near The Plains Athens County with aid from The Plains VFD. two blazes over a half acre in Brown Township Vinton County and one acre in Windsor? Barlow Township Washington County. The K T Crossen Post American Legion meets at 8 pm Wednesday.
Athens man Roy D. Rowland asks Common Pleas Court for a temporary restraining order to stop Athlero and its agents from removing dirt near E State St that he claims removes lateral support for part of his 120 acre Athens Township property. He seeks damages and an injunction to prevent future land slip and impact on building sites. Defendants include J. H. Butts Harold Alexander Harry Harris and Ray Benner with Athlero operations.
Mrs. Molly Moses of 186 N Lancaster St trimmed an oil lamp wick at 11 57 p m Tuesday and ignited bed clothing and the bed. Firemen removed the bed and bedding and used a booster hose to stop the blaze. Contents damage estimated at re 510. The house is owned by Mr and Mrs Ralph Davies.
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