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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1964

Page

2

Sewage Plant Federal Aid Denied Sparks Financing Talks

City officials respond to the denial of federal funds for sewage treatment remodeling. Mayor Raymond Shepard says several options will be explored, including grants from other federal agencies and potential bonds. Estimates for the project range from 562000 to 900000, with Ohio University guidance sought and the project on a state priority list.

Raymond Shepard State Health Department Dwight Robinson Columbus Regional Development Institute Ohio University Shepard Ject Ohio Water Pollution Control Board

New Corporal Appointed at Athens Patrol Post

James Clifford Schaffner, 32, becomes the new corporal at the Athens post of the State Highway Patrol as part of a three man reshuffle. He previously served in Georgetown and joined after patrol academy graduation in 1954.

Athens State Highway Patrol James Clifford Schaffner Georgetown Charles Nishwitz Logan Cpl Jack L. Spencer London George Lohr Schaffner Patrol Academy

Ohio University Journalism School Hits New Degree Total

The Ohio University School of Journalism plans to award 83 degrees this summer term, a record with 74 bachelor’s and 9 master’s degrees. The school holds three commencements yearly and is accredited in news writing, advertising management, public relations, and radio television news. Ohio University led Ohio state journalism degrees in 1963 with 75 total.

Ohio University School of Journalism L. J. Hartin Vernon Alden Hartin American Council On Education Ohio Ohio University Ohio State Bowling Green State Kent State

Truck and car items stolen at Wakefield Motors lot

Deputy Sheriff Carl Welling reports items were stolen Wednesday night from a Wakefield Motors lot on Route 50W. Four tires wheels and hub caps were taken from a 1960 truck owned by Wilbur Mc Knight of Athens Route 1. Two tires and wheels were stolen from a 1960 car owned by Wakefield Motors.

Wakefield Motors Route Carl Welling Wilbur McKnight Athens

Juvenile Court Records and Traffic Fine Notes

Linda Mae Bailes, 16, Glouster Route 3, cited for driving left of center with 30 day license suspension and $5 fine plus costs. Ora Sutton, 71, Athens Route 5, cited for improper starting with $5 and costs as police report notes.

Ora Sutton Athens Linda Mae Bailes Francis Bailes Glouster

WVU camp draws Coolville students to music program

Three Coolville area students attend the West Virginia University high school music camp in Morgantown studying music and joining campus concerts. The group includes Vicki I Russell Victor R Russell Coolville Route 1 Lewis Keith Dixon and Ben C Randolph sons of local residents.

Morgantown W. Va Coolville West Virginia University High School Vicki I. Russell Victor R. Russell Lewis Keith Dixon Robert L. Dixon Ben C Randolph V. Randolph Hocking

Abele Vote Open to Decide Anti Poverty Bill Fate

Administration sources say the anti poverty bill includes provisions benefiting Southeastern Ohio. Congress expected 207 favorable votes for passage tomorrow with absences considered. President Johnson urged Southern Democrats to back the program. Senate earlier approved 62 33 with support from liberal Republicans and Southern Democrats. Two House amendments now agreed would give governors veto power over some projects and boost conservation agency involvement in Job Corps training, directing more youths to public lands under agency supervision.

Administration Johnson Senate Messenger House

State Foundation Program Income To Remain Same For City Schools

City schools administration reports state foundation program income for 1965 will stay unchanged at $461 323.41. A $1.6 million expenditure budget for 1965 was filed, with a 1:30 p.m. Friday budget hearing and an anticipated Aug. 12 board adoption. Operating revenue is projected at $1.35 million, with total district funding including bonds at $1.59 million. Local revenue rises to about $824 656, aiding salary adjustments for Chauncey Dover The Plains transfers to Athens.

State Foundation City School Administration City School Board Putnam Dr Athens Chauncey-Dover the Plains Chauncey- Dover The Plains

Ohio Fuel to Replace Pipeline Across Four Counties

Ohio Fuel Gas Co plans a 159 600 dollar pipeline replacement in Athens Hocking Morgan and Washington counties to improve delivery to Crawford Compressor Station and service to Columbia Gas of Ohio customers in six counties. About 31 miles of new line 10 4 inches diameter will replace 12 sections of the existing 60 mile pipeline from the Ohio River near Marietta to Crawford Station Fairfield County.

Ohio Fuel Gas Co Athens Hocking Morgan Washington Ohio Fuel Crawford Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Columbia Ohio Columbia Gas System, Inc E. F. Rothel Ohio River Marietta Crawford Station Fairfield County Sugar Grove

UT Engineers Run Summer Workshop in Louisiana Oil Field

Charles R. Knowles of Coolville is among three University of Texas petroleum engineers who have started a summer workshop in an Abbeville Louisiana oil field. The program studies horizontal two phase flow of gas and liquids in pipelines and will provide basis for dissertation and thesis work.

Austin Tex Charles R. Knowles Coolville University of Texas Petroleum Engineers Louisiana Abbeville

Bratton Custody Case Involves Three Children

Betty Bratton sues Willard Bratton for custody and support claiming extreme cruelty. Plaintiff requests alimony as well as child support for three children. Stewart Rome Canaan members of the Future Farmers of America plan a county fair meeting Monday at 8 pm. D C McIntorf urges members to bring project entries.

Betty Bratton Willard Bratton Stewart Stewart- Rome-Canaan Future Farmers of America D. C. McIntorf

Bond Forfeitures At County Court Session

Claudine W. Bean 46 of Columbus forfeits bond for speeding after patrol cited her. Amount listed as $20.

Claudine W. Bean Columbus

Births and Admits at Shelterings Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs James Hoon and Mr and Mrs Alan Schultz with new sons in Athens. Admissions include Peter Williams Clarence Martin Mrs James Patrick Cathy Romanowski John Davis Sabra Armstrong Mrs James Hanson Donald James William Phillips Bessie Strong Athens area and others. Comedian Ben Blue indicted by federal grand jury on six counts of income tax evasion totaling 39334 for 1958 to 1960 in Los Angeles.

Peter Williams Athens Clarence Martin James Patrick Cathy Romanowski the Plains John Davis Albany Sabra Armstrong Glouster James Hanson Norfolk, Va Donald James Zaleski William Phillips Bessie Strong Philip Rhoades Millfield Cecil Copeland Amesville Dennis Hixson Stanley Nadroski Los Angeles Ben Blue

Court Lists 186 Cases In July

The Municipal Court handled 186 cases in July with total fines and costs of 4505.40. The 55 state cases paid 1574.30 and the 131 city cases 2937.10. Municipal Traffic Bureau collected 1910.23 versus 1560.75 in 1963. Names include Susan Blair clerk, Athens. Gail Sedwick 22 Athens. Linda Jovrs Hager 19 baby sitter. Grant Willis Grundy 22 Westlake. Lena Sue Russell 23 registered nurse Athens. Jon Winfield 22 Painesville. Rebecca Hawkins 23 student Athens.

Susan Blair Municipal Traffic Bureau Gail Sedwick Athens Linda Jovrs Hager Grant Willis Grundy Westlake Lena Sue Russell Jon Winfield Painesville Rebecca Hawkins

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