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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1963
Page
3
Benny and Sylvia Runyon of Amesville sue in Common Pleas Court alleging village council interference with their sawmill business. They claim an ordinance passed in April affects operations and damages are sought.
The Runyons sue Amesville claiming a wooden barricade and ditch at the north entrance to their saw mill violate their rights. They seek temporary and permanent injunctions to remove the barrier and claim $175 daily damages from April 15 onward. Defendants listed are Mayor George King Marshal Guy Simmons and the village of Amesville.
Emerson Spencer lit a cigarette lighter at 265 E State St at 10 09 p.m. Saturday igniting a sofa and curtains. Firemen extinguished the blaze with a booster hose and removed the sofa. Damage estimated at 175 dollars per Fire Chief Dalton, including sofa, curtains, and window casing. Steam from a furnace caused by cooling water at 2 Hickory St. no damage reported after firefighters responded at 9 37 a.m. Sunday.
Richard A. Cubban and Walter L. Forney, both of Grosvenor Hall, pleaded no contest in Municipal Court to malicious destruction of property. Bonds were set at 100 dollars each as cases were continued to Wednesday. Ernest Lambert alleged they kicked in a Nu-Way Laundry candy machine on Saturday causing 60 dollars in damage plus candy theft. Both defendants also pleaded guilty to city police intoxication charges and were fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Athens High School students elected Dick Fulks junior president of the AHS Student Council for 1963 64. Other officers are Bob Wilson vice president Tracy Smith secretary and Jan McMullen treasurer. All offices require a C average and new officers will take office in the fall.
Gary Taylor of Bush Hall fainted at the Catholic Student Center at 8 50 a m Sunday striking his head on the floor. He suffered a laceration above the right eye and was taken to Hudson Health Center by the fire department emergency squad.
Dr. Alphus Christensen, president of Rio Grande College, will speak at a joint SEONA Sigma Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Phi gathering at Ohio University on Friday May 3. William Miller will preside at 3 p.m. in Copeland Hall for a round table and problem clinic.
It was reported that 3361 persons attended the two evening performances of the Andy Griffith Show over the weekend on the Ohio University campus. Richard O. Linke Griffith’s manager and an Ohio graduate hoped about $8000 would be available for the journalism scholarship fund. financial intake is being tabulated.
An advertisement promotes an all risk insurance policy tailored to individual needs to cover valuables and prevent worry about loss or damage. It emphasizes comprehensive coverage and personal protection.
A county crippled children clinic in Nelsonville examined 136 children with 30 new cases for medical guidance. Sponsored by the Athens County Society for Crippled Children and Welfare Service, the semi annual event serves polio birth defects and cerebral palsy victims. Next clinic is October 4, referrals by physicians or the health department. Dr. Joseph T. Leach and Dr. Robert Batterson conducted exams, aided by Nelsonville Gray Ladies and county nurses.
Birth notices list Mr and Mrs Robert Kestner of Jacksonville a son. Mr and Mrs Gaylord C Ray of Athens a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Dearth of Athens a son. Mr and Mrs G Kenner Bush Jr of Athens a son. Mr and Mrs Frank Darmafall of Athens a son. Additional names appear under discharges including Leona Pickard Bruce Chapman Patrick White Elsie Forsbach William Ford and others from Athens Glouster Albany and Trimble areas.
Larry Everett of Athens Route 3 received word from K T Crowden Post 21 that he won an award in the Eighth District American Legion essay contest.
U S Fish and Wildlife Service agent Paul M Ochs will lecture and demonstrate rodent control in Athens Meigs Vinton and Jackson Counties through county agents education campaign stressing sanitation rodent proofing and careful poison use to reduce losses and disease risk to livestock and crops.
State Highway Patrol seeks driver who fled the scene of an accident on Township Road 321 west of Route 50A at 8 p m Sunday. The vehicle struck a parked car owned by Walter E Hunter 19 of Athens Route 3.
Roy Allen director of the Federal Housing Administration in Columbus will address the Athens Hocking Board of Realtors Thursday evening at Sammy's Steak House after a 6:30 p.m. dinner. He is joined by an assistant. Elmer Jones, board president, announces the event. Charles Kirkwood, president of the Athens National Bank, will discuss real estate financing and Ronnie T. Yates, Messenger advertising manager, will outline Realtors Week plans. Reservations through the president.
Sabin Oral Vaccine was given to 163 persons Friday and Saturday at the Athens City-County Health Department bringing total doses to 414 during the past two weeks. Nurses gave 49 diphtheria tetanus whooping cough shots, 38 smallpox vaccinations, and eight each for typhoid and Salk vaccines. Immunizations continue Friday 9-11 and 1-3 and Saturday 9-11.
Rain threatens again after a night shower in Athens delivering 0.42 inches. A high of 84 followed by a dip to 47 early today, with temperatures rising only to 54 by 11 a.m. as conditions stay unsettled.
The property insurance agent plays a central role in the community economy and civic life. Taxes support municipal services and schools while purchases and expenditures sustain local businesses and employment. The agent’s outside contacts enable active support of civic enterprises.
The Plains Methodist Men held a potluck dinner in the community room with 16 members. Kenneth Warling presented the charter to Lloyd Kittle, president, and spoke to the group as a member of the church board of lay activities.
Athens Aerie 529 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will nominate officers for the coming year at its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
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