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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1962

Page

3

Sept 1 Target For Wells Date Set By City Council

City council, under suspension of the rules, passed an ordinance to obtain a license to drill test wells on state property and a related resolution. If tests on Athens State Hospital property succeed, two wells costing about 12 000 each may be drilled, potentially adding a million gallons daily. The city would assume liability for damages from drilling on state property and forward the ordinance to the state for license return.

Nuzum Department of Public Works Columbus Athens State Hospital W. Union St. E Milton Nuzum Council Hocking River

60 Pupils On Albany Honor Roll Fifth Six Weeks

Albany announces 60 students named to the honor roll for the fifth six weeks. Executive head Robert Harrison lists top pupils by grade level with multiple named individuals across ninth through twelfth grades. A separate item notes Carol David Pollard, 26, fined $6 and costs in Municipal Court for speeding.

Albany Robert Harrison Sharon Brooks Barbara Combs Steve Escoe Janet Ingram Doa Lindsey Sharon Martin Sharon Russell Karen Stanley Laverne Turner Judy van Dyke Ann White Mary Lou Woodyard Judy Wyant Mary Ann Green Homer Waldron Carole — Butterworth Don Clark Ruth Ann Cooley Carolyn Dickson Richard Elliott Sue Love James Mace Maurita Ross Dan Stright Kay West Martha Bigony Della Cumbo Diane Gold Mary Virginia Harner Dawne McClain Janet Massey Laura Price Cathy Seel Sue Smith Carla Whitlatch Bill Willard Frank Woodgerd Donna Allen Gary Carder David Enlow Sharon Holland Barabara Lohr Anita Perry Julia Scott Karen Stright Linda West Charles Williams Gail Young Bill Balfour Randy Greene Roy Knappe Diane McClure Roger Oxley Larry van Dyke Linda Woodyard Connie Enlow David Ladd Polly Mace Cheryl Perry Jeanie Throckmorton Carol David Pollard Trimble

City Officials to Attend Ohio Rate Hearing

Three city officials plan to attend the Commonwealth Telephone Co rate hearing before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Mayor Raymond Shepard hopes to testify in Columbus Tuesday. The session addresses a proposed annual increase of 465,822 dollars for Southern Ohio subscribers. Councilman Richard Rypma and Solicitor William Rowland also planned to attend.

Commonwealth Telephone Co Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Raymond Shepard PACO Columbus Southeastern Ohio Richard Rypma William Rowland

Central Ave Resident Angie Neal Dies at 83

Angie Neal 83 of 45 Central Ave died Sunday evening in Sheltering Arms Hospital after months of ill health. Born in Kentucky she lived in Luhrig and Central Ave for 41 years. Survived by husband Dave four sons Robert Oscar David Waldo nine grandchildren 16 great grandchildren a sister and a brother. Funeral arrangements through Hughes funeral home with services Wednesday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Walter Jeffries. burial in Wellston.

Angie Neal Central Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Kentucky Luhrig Dave Robert O Oscar Toledo David E Ft. Pierce Fla Waldo Athens Hazel Hoffner Bicknell Ind Ernest Ketter Pomeroy Hughes Funeral Home Walter Jeffries Wellston

Rites Held For Gilkey Infant Teddy James Gilkey

Three day old Teddy James Gilkey son of Mr and Mrs Jack Gilkey of 26 Brown Ave died Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L E Yoho of Athens Route 2 and Mrs Margaret Gilkey. Funeral services were held Monday at 4 pm by Rev Joe B Maffett at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home. Burial followed in Memory Gardens.

Teddy James Gilkey Mrs Jack Gil Joe B. Maffett Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Memory Gardens

Two Brothers Fined After Route 144 Crash

Homer Fickison 50 was jailed for driving while intoxicated after a Saturday crash on Route 144 four miles west of Coolville. In Municipal Court he paid 125 dollars, served three days, and received a four month license suspension. His brother Herman 26, fined 10 dollars for intoxication in Athens County Court.

Stewart Brothers Coolville State Highway Patrol Homer Fickison Athens Herman

Ohio University student held on stolen credit card purchases

Benteyville police say Francis E. McDonnel used a stolen card to buy tires batteries and motor oil in several Cleveland area towns. McDonnel of Mill St. is wanted for taking license plates from a car near Stimson Ave. last week.

Ohio University Benteyville Police Joseph Grogan Cleveland Area Francis E. McDonnel Mill St McDonnel Stimson Ave Grogan

Wrench Set Stolen From Car on McKinley Ave

A set of wrenches was stolen from a car parked on McKinley Ave over the weekend. Vic Clinefelder of Biddle Hall filed the report. A rock was tossed through a window at Mulberry Restaurant, 57 E Mulberry St, Saturday.

McKinley Ave Vic Clinefelder Biddle Hall Mulberry Restaurant E. Mulberry St

Births and notable guests at Athens area hospitals

In Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes several birth announcements from Athens and surrounding towns list new sons and daughters to families in Chauncey Millfield Amesville and Coshocton. Paul D Brandes Ohio University associate professor will attend West Point April 25-27 as guest judge at the National Debate Tournament. Lloyd Vinet Weidner of Akron forfeits a $26 bond in Municipal Court for passing without assured clear distance.

Paul D. Brandes Ohio University U. S. Military Academy West Point N. Y Brandes Tau Kappa Alpha, Forensic Honor Society Lloyd Vinet Weidner Akron

Wagoner takes over Riverside Service Station on Columbus Road

Ronnie and Ed Wagoner are named new owners and operators of Wagoner's Riverside Service Station at 136 Columbus Rd. The shop specializes in truck maintenance and service, with the announcement made yesterday.

Ronnie Ed Wagoner Wagoner Riverside Columbus Rd

Mercury Reaches 84 in Athens Sunday Warmth Continues

The temperature peaked at 84 degrees in Athens Sunday afternoon marking the season’s high. By 10 am Monday it rose to 59 after overnight rain, with a 0.2 inch rainfall total reported by U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Theft Probed At Home In Marshfield

A Marshfield woman reported a burglary while visiting an Athens drive in. Deputies said the intruders entered through an unlocked east door and stole three watches a pint jar of coins a $5 bill and four new two dollar bills from the home. Detectives including Deputy Sam Buffington and Deputy Dewitt Walker investigated.

Athens James Stedman Sam Buffington Dewitt Walker

Ex-Resident Dies Sunday Near Canton

Arthur E. Michaels 43 former Athens resident died unexpectedly Sunday night at his North Industry home near Canton. Survived by wife Florence Winner and two children Edward and Joyce and brothers Robert and George Canton. Services and burial set for Wednesday in Canton.

Arthur E. Michaels Athens North Industry Canton Florence Winner Stewart Edward Joyce Robert George

Inauguration Plans Set for Ohio University President Alden

Four prominent leaders will participate in the May 11 inauguration of Vernon Roger Alden at Ohio University. Dr. James A. Perkins will give the principal address on the Alumni Memorial Auditorium portico. General Georges F. Doriot will speak at a Baker Center dinner. Donald K. David and Rev. A. W. Alden will also take part. Governor DiSalle will administer the oath and present the key and charter.

Ohio University Vernon Roger Alden James A. Perkins Carnegie Corporation of New York Alumni Memorial Georges F. Doriot Harvard University School of Business Administration

Rays Given Free Chest X Rays At Two Day Health Unit

A mobile unit of the Ohio Department of Health offered free chest X rays to 420 people in front of the courthouse on Saturday as part of a two day visit. Women assisting included Mrs. John Cox Mrs. Charles Richardson Mrs. Cloyce Martin Mrs. William Hahn and her daughter Yallie and Mrs. Ralph Straw. The total examined over both days reached 951.

Ohio Department of Health John Cox Charles Richardson Cloyce Martin William Hahn Yallie Ralph Straw

Passover Observed by Ohio University Community

Passover, the festival of freedom, is observed by Jewish students and faculty at Ohio University April 18 to 26. A service sponsored by Hillel Foundation will be held at Baker Center on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, followed by a Passover meal.

College Green Baker University Center Ohio University Hillel Foundation Baker Center

Youth cited after Sunday collision on Court near Carpenter

Police cited 16 year old lnerrald Howell of 101 N Lancaster St for failure to stop within assured clear distance after his car struck a vehicle driven by 38 year old Carl L Locke of Nelsonville which had stopped for traffic. The collision occurred on Court near Carpenter Sunday night and Howell will be cited to Juvenile Court.

Carpenter Ok Lnerrald Howell Lancaster St Carl L. Locke Nelsonville

Postage stamps honor Col Glenn and space heroes

New stamps issued by Togo honor American astronauts Alan Shepard and Russian spacemen. Elmont Stamp Co offers a 20 stamp collection including Russia Poland and Czechoslovakia space themed issues for $1 per set, limit four sets per customer.

New York Togo United Nations Elmont Stamp Co Elmont Russia Poland Czechoslovakia Ruby Street N.Y

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