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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1966

Page

2

City UK Chief Opens Talks on South Green Land Prices

City UK Urban Renewal plans to buy 92 South Green lots over about 18 months. Director Richard Beagle says a report by William Rice approved price adjustments reflects appraisals plus higher market values. Funds include a federal loan and a mix of grants from HUD and Ohio University.

South Green City City UK Richard Beagle William Rice Urban Renewal Administration Beagle Rice Ohio University

False Alarms Investigated In City Area

The city fire department investigates a second false alarm in the area of 460 Richland Ave during a three month period. The alarm was turned in at 5 03 p m Sunday. Firefighters extinguished a fire in the back seat of a car owned by Earl Francisco onLancaster St at 6 40 p m Sunday. A cigarette on the seat was listed as the cause.

Richland Ave Charles Dalton Earl Francisco Lancaster St

State Highway Patrol reports two citations and three accidents

Two persons were cited and one injured in accidents investigated by the State Highway Patrol. Berthado O. Marshington of Columbus reported injury but was not treated after a Route 33 and Johnson Rd crash. Charles Cochran of The Plains was cited for failure to yield. Pearl Smith of Circleville was charged with driving left of center after a Sunday collision on Happy Hollow Rd. Also reported were incidents on Route 50 at Canaanville and Route 664 at Old Man's Cave. Athens Commandery Knights Templar to meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday per Herald L. Ogg.

State Highway Patrol Berthado O. Marshington Columbus Route 33 Johnson Rd Charles William Cochran the Plains Pearl Geraldine Smith Circleville Happy Hollow Rd Hocking County Canaanville Old Man’s Cave

Texas Sniper Toll Climbs 17th Victim at UT Campus

Charles J. Whitman claimed his 17th victim one week after the Texas University of Texas Tower shootings. Karen Griffith, 17, of Austin, died at Brackenridge Hospital after a chest wound. Mary Gabour, 41, of Texarkana, remained in critical condition with head injuries.

Austin Tex Charles J. Whitman University of Texas Karen Griffith Brackenridge Hospital Whitman Mary Gabour Texarkana Brackenride

IRD Official Cited At Dinner In Youngstown

Samuel C. Sharp, named to lead Ohio University's Institute for Regional Development on Aug. 15, was lauded at a Youngstown dinner by CAP and OEFO officials. The event drew over 250 leaders celebrating Sharp and his family. Air Force notes a weapon mechanics shortage and invites ex servicemen to contact local recruiters.

IRD Youngstown Samuel C. Sharp Ohio University Institute For Regional Development Washington Office of Economenial Sharp U. S Joseph Hagan CAP Hagan OEFO United States Youngstown Cap Youngstown Area Air Force

Athens officer begins Air Force pilot training at Webb AFB

2nd Lt. Charles D. Burnfield son of Mr and Mrs I W Burnfield of 106 Maplewood Dr Athens has entered a year long Air Force pilot training course at Webb AFB Texas He will receive silver pilot wings on completion He is an Athens High School and Ohio University graduate commissioned through ROTC His wife Sandra is a former Dayton resident

Courtney L. Faught Ohio University Air Force Military Airlift Command Scott Afb Ill Faught Ohio U Howell M. Estes MAC Air Force Air Force Headquarters Washington Catherine Charles D. Burnfield I. W. Burnfield Maplewood Dr Athens Webb Afb Tex Athens High School Sandra Dayton

Carbondale Driver Guilty on DWI and License Charge

Richard Lee Oliver, 20, of Carbondale, found guilty by County Court on charges of driving while intoxicated and lacking a valid license. He was fined $175 plus costs and sentenced to three days in jail.

Richard Lee Oliver Carbondale County Court of State Highway Patrol

Fire squad responds to injury at C and E Market

At 8 10 p m Saturday the city emergency squad aided Tim Barnhouse 3 for a forehead laceration at the C and E Market on Richland Ave but the boy was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by his parents Mr and Mrs George Barnhouse Albany. In Nelsonville an Ohio flag gift from Gov James Rhodes office was raised at the public square flagpole to fly under the U S flag.

City Department C and E Market Richland Ave Tim Barnhouse Sheltering Arms Hospital George Barnhouse Albany Nelsonville Ohio James Rhodes Public Square U. S

Bond Forfeitures In Columbus Speeding Case

Pamela Harrison, 26, of Columbus forfeits bond after speeding violation cited by patrol. Bond amount set at twenty dollars.

Pamela Harrison Columbus Speed, Patrol

Court Cases in County Court and ABA Elects President

John Jay Yorde III 19 Nelsonville faces a conditional speed charge with $15 costs. Wayne Woodrown Hines 49 Amesville charged with driving left of center with $20 costs. Earl Morris former president of the Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations named president-elect of the American Bar Association. Elmer Maiden of 137 Madison St Nelsonville reports hubcap theft from his car parked beside his home.

John Jay Yorde III Nelsonville Wayne Woodrown Hines Amesville Montreal Earl Morris Ohio and Columbus American Bar Association Elmer Maiden Madison St

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Readied List of Athens Area Names

A long listing from Sheltering Arms Hospital notes includes residents and family members across Athens, New Marshfield, Coolville, Glouster, Logan, Albany, Millfield, Middleport, and Columbus. Names appear with addresses on routes and towns such as Athens Route 3, Route 2, and Route 4, plus nearby communities. The roster names Emma Thompson, Harold Gillett, Kenneth McClain, Clarence Humphrey, Gertrude Graham, Vida Buck, Frank Barnes, Albert Layberger, Wayne Puck, Anna Perry, James Farley, Bessie Richards, Marguerite Frank, William Styers, Linda Marstiller, Jill Bolin, Gary Noel, Beth Williams, Clarence Biggins, Bill Glover, Helen Waddell, Charles Sigman, David Reeder, Terry Wingo, Otis Withrow, and William Russell.

Emma Thompson Athens Harold Gillett Kenneth McClain New Marshfield Clarence Humphrey Coolville Gertrude Graham Vida Buck Frank Barnes Millfield Albert Layberger Wayne Puck Albany Anna Perry James Farley Bessie Richards Glouster Marguerite Frank William Styers Linda Marstiller Jill Bolin Logan Gary Noel Beth Williams Clarence Biggins Bill Glover Helen Waddell Middleport Charles Sigman David Reeder Thomas Everett Terry Wingo Otis Withrow William Russell Columbus

Temperature highs and city patrol fines in hometown notices

Morning temperature reached 75 at 10 am after a 63 low with 0.03 inch rain. local court fines listed for several individuals including Gail Dunlap Phillips, James Handa, Kenneth Perry and others. Custody suit filed in Emma Celeskey versus Franklin Celeskey with child support request. Lunar Orbiter planned launch Tuesday from Cape Kennedy to image nine landing zones. Savannah Lodge 446, Guysville, to meet 8 pm Thursday per Harvey South. refreshments served.

Savannah Lodge Guysville Harvey South

Special City Council Meets to Discuss Water Rate Increase

Mayor Raymond Shepard says a special council meeting may be held this week to approve a water rate increase. The aim is a fair raise for all users before selling bonds tied to a $1 million federal grant for five water expansion projects. The city plans to borrow $1 million and repay over 20 to 30 years.

City Council Raymond Shepard Cleveland

Athens Two County aid for Frum Road widening and bridge repair

Athens County Commissioners met with Athens Two trustees and County Engineer Harry Dusz to provide heavy equipment and power to widen Frum Road for safe school bus use. They approved repairing the County Rd 49 bridge in Sharpsburg due to its weakness. Commissioner President James Edward noted office closures may vary by office for the fair. the commissioners office will close Friday.

Athens County Athens Two Harry Dusz Frum Rd Dusz Sharpsburg James Edward

Blue Cross Enrollment Dates Told for Nelsonville Athens

Blue Cross and Blue Shield will hold annual community enrollment for Nelsonville residents Thursday and Athens county residents Friday. Columbia Gas offices in Athens and Nelsonville serve as local headquarters. Eligible self employed or small firms under five employees can enroll in 80 20 plan. Medicare eligible individuals with non group Blue Cross can convert to Blue Cross-65 at enrollment HQs. A representative will answer questions during office hours.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Nelsonville Athens Athens County Columbia Gas

New Marshfield Man Serving In Viet Nam

Staff Sgt. Delbert B. Browning son of Mr and Mrs Abner A Browning of New Marshfield is serving as an air craft mechanic in Viet Nam He attended Waterloo High School His wife Sharma daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Boudinot of Millfield Route 1. Robert E Walraven 102 W State St found guilty in Municipal Court of writing a 20 check with insufficient funds at C and E Market Richland Ave Fined 100 and costs.

New Marshfield Delbert B. Browning Abner A. Browning Viet Nam Waterloo High School Sharma Allen Boudinot Millfield Robert E. Walraven State St C and E Richland Ave

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Furniture Middleport Aan OE Ik Tad Inaia Admiral Portable Price Vuppy Ben NEMA State Patrol Knights Templar L. Ogg Texas Provincetown America Flexsteel City Fire Department Bar Prexy C. L. Colmer U.S Gail Dunlap Phillips James Edward Handa Kenneth Eugene Perry Lancaster Emma Celeskey Franklin Celeskey Cape Kennedy Fla Ana RAPP Palmer ST
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