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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1967

Page

10

Car and Trailer Overturn After Route 7 Exit

A Cincinnati driver, Richard Kern, 27, turned off Route 50E to Route 7, causing his car and trailer to overturn after rear tires exploded. Kern escaped injury and was cited for speeding. In a separate incident, Fred Jack, 49, of Glouster, struck a tar truck on Route 2 near First Street in Buchtel and was treated for a leg injury. another collision on Route 50 near McArthur injured Glenn Bickel, 69, who was cited for conditional speed.

Cincinnati Richard Kern Athens Kern Highway Patrol First Street Buchtel Fred Jack Glouster Bernard Leon Lanas Jack Mount St. Mary Hospital Vinton County Columbus Glenn Bickel Route 50 McArthur Bickel

Pipeline Under Richland Ave Aerial Drilling Complete

Crews drilled a 26 inch steel casing under 80 feet of Richland Ave in front of the Ohio University Convocation Center to house a sanitary sewer line. The operation took about six hours with minimal traffic disruption, costing 6 000 to 7 000 dollars for the main line and about 200 dollars for drilling. The project aims to connect the lift station near the foot bridge to the treatment plant and the convocation center, with work planned to finish by week’s end.

Richland Ave Ohio University Convocation Center West Green and Convocation Center Foot Bridge Baseball Field Convocation Center New Athens High School the Plains

GOP Faces Hurdle In Obtaining Negro Vote

Dr. Ernest M. Collins of Ohio University argues in The Ohio Republican Quarterly that the GOP can win back Black voters in Ohio by new programs. He notes historical shifts from 1872 to 1964, cites Rhodes' stronger showing in 1964, and urges a fresh thrust to appeal to Negro voters amid rapid population growth and Democratic loyalty.

GOP Republican Party Ohio Ohio University Ohio Republican Quarterly Ernest M. Collins Ohio Arts and Sciences Division Ohio Gop Committee Lincoln Collins James A. Rhodes Barry Goldwater Rhodes Democratic Party

Thirteen Athens men depart for induction drill at Fort Hayes

Thirteen Athens area men left for military induction. From Athens were William C. Willard leader James Bobo William Bush. From Coolville Leon Gillian David Lockhart Michale Oyler. From Glouster Robert Hawk Stewart John Rankin. From Millfield Elza Reed. From Nelsonville David Stumbo. From Chacey Gary McVey Albany David Stumbo. Gideon Society gave Bibles and Salvation Army gifts accompanied each registrant.

Athens Area Fort Hayes Columbus William C. Willard James Bobo William Bush Athens Leon Gillian David Lockhart Michale Oyler Coolville Robert Hawk Stewart John Rankin Glouster Elza Reed Millfield Paul Perry Chauncey Gary McVey Albany David Stumbo Nelsonville Gerald Wend Delaware Gideon Society Salvation Army

Marine Sgt Hollenbaugh Commended for Scouting Service

Nelsonville Marine Sgt Robert Hollenbaugh assigned to the U S Embassy in Warsaw Poland received a letter of commendation from Ambassador John A Gronouski for his Scout program leadership at the embassy. He is Scoutmaster of Troop 360 whose members include youths of several nationalities including Japanese. They travel on a nine day camping trip to Italy via Switzerland by plane and bus. He began as a Cub Scout in Logan and was Cub Scout of the Year in Hocking County.

Nelsonville Robert Hollenbaugh United States Warsaw Poland John A. Gronouski Hollenbaugh Marine Corps Italy Logan Hocking County Explorer

Court Cases Municipal Court Action Log

Ian MacKenzie of 249 E State St forfeited a $23 bond on a police charge of intoxication. Nial C Doolittle of Carbondale was fined $25 and costs and ten days in jail on a disturbing the peace charge filed by Delbert Nutter.

Ian MacKenzie State St Nial C. Doolittle Carbondale Delbert Nutter

Area Obituaries and Funeral Notices Highlight Local Residents

Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Bertha Barber 84 of Logan with services at Heinlein Funeral Home. Also listed are notices for Long Bottom resident Werlin Harper 77 and details about Cousins and Dotson family survivors. A Logan area obituary for Roy Lester Conner 54 from Mishawaka Indiana notes his death and funeral arrangements.

OU Branch Instructors Appointed at Three Campuses

Dr. Edward Penson names three appointments for Off Campus Academic Programs. Emily E. B. Gulker becomes speech instructor at Portsmouth campus after degrees from OSU and Marshall University. Robert Feuerbacher named psychology instructor at Zanesville campus, OU BA in 1965 and NYSF fellowships. Polly Walker Lyons takes physical education post at Lancaster campus, native of Gallia County with degrees from Ohio University and Kappa Delta Pi member.

Edward Penson Emily E. B. Gulker Portsmouth Ohio University Ohio State University Marshall University Robert Feuerbacher Zanesville Austin Texas Feuerbacher Ohio National Science Foundation Phi Beta Kappa Psi Chi Polly Walker Lyons Lancaster Lyons Gallia County Kappa Delta Pi

Buchtel Man Wounded By Viet Mine

Pvt. Jonathan Neil Schentz of Buchtel was wounded by a mine in Vietnam after five months on combat duty with the Ninth Infantry Division. He is hospitalized in base care with satisfactory condition. A 1961 York High School graduate, he receives letters at APO San Francisco.

Nelsonville Joe Scentz Buchtel Jonathan Neil Schentz U. S. Army Vietnam Ninth Infantry Division York High School 39Th Infantry 9Th Infantry Division Apo San Francisco Calif

Traffic Fines in County Court

Five individuals faced speeding related penalties with fines ranging from 10 to 34 dollars plus costs. Stanley Folk and James Pilcher were fined for speeding, Audrey McGrath and Shirley Morris for speeding with conditions, Edgar Whan faced conditional speeding, and Daniel Tolson pleaded no contest to non-support with a 500 dollar bond and grand jury binding.

Stanley M. Folk Pataskala Edgar O'Neil Whan Guysville James Robert Pilcher Perrysburg Audrey Jane McGrath Athens Shirley Jean Morris Daniel Miller Tolson Akron Phyllis Tolson

Ath ens City and County School Boards See New Petitions

Both city and county boards each seek two seats in upcoming elections. Sol Rosenberg and Esther Dailey joined filings, with others including Carolyn Murphree Roma King Jr Carl Seiferth Taylor Culbert for city, and Harold Brown seeking re election for Athens Township. Petitions due 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Athens Athens County Election Board Sol Rosenberg Carolyn T. Murphree Athens League of Women Voters Roma A. King Jr Ohio University Carl Seiferth Taylor Culbert Esther Dailey Theodore A. Winner Trimble

Language Is Big Problem Language Is Big Problem

NEW DELHI The city council debate focused on India's many cultures languages and religions. A member accused the mayor of insulting Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for not thanking her after remarks at a reception. An Urdu version of the speech was not available. A Sikh member complained a Hindu offered him a cigarette while Sikhs avoid tobacco. Also a traffic summons listed Mildred L White 46 of Guysville Route 2 for failure to stop within assured clear distance ahead with fines.

New Delhi India Indira Gandhi Sudan Mildred L. White Guysville

Morehead Professor Named Ohio University Education Coordinator

Z. Brent Fry of Morehead Kentucky has been named coordinator of adult and continuing education at Ohio University. He will begin August 15 and work to develop credit and noncredit courses while collaborating with Curtis Johnson. Fry, an assistant professor of speech at Morehead State since 1959, previously taught at Grove City College. He holds a BA from Marietta College and an MA in theater from Miami University, with doctoral coursework at Iowa. He belongs to Pi Kappa Delta and Alpha Psi Omega and plans to relocate to Athens with his wife and three children.

Z. Brent Fry Morehead Ohio University Edward M. Penson Fry Curtis Johnson Ohio University Extension Division Canton Athens Morehead State University

Commission Implements Safety Plan in Athens County Buildings

Athens County Commissioners moved to implement a lengthy safety report covering county buildings. Safety adviser Raymond Swarner found a few hazards but overall noted compliance with state code. He proposed four steps: pre employment physicals, department accident reports, single injury claims official, and a safety committee per department to curb costs and fight invalid workers compensation claims.

Athens County Raymond F. Swarner Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Swarner County Commissioners Association of Ohio

Putnam School Opens For Classes Sept 18th

Harry Lackey announces fall quarter at Putnam School Ohio University College of Education begins Monday September 18. Kindergarten sessions run 850 to 1145 a.m. Grades 1 to 6 meet 850 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a hot dish lunch option. Faculty includes Ann Hoy Yovichin Hill Branstool Ullman Starks Osborne Nehes Lockard Hultz Leonard and others. A new teacher Ralph Kliesch joins first level. Student teachers will assist. Calendar notes Oct 27 holiday Christmas break Dec 15-Jan 3 spring break March 15 3 p.m. to 25 and June 7 dismissal. First staff meeting Sept 15.

Harry Lackey Ohio University College of Education Putnam Lackey Ann Hoy Daniel V. Yovichin Florence Hill Mary Sue Branstool Florence Ullman Esther Starks Jean Osborne Julie Nehes Alice Lockard Nancy Hultz Mary Leonard Vivian Howell Ronald Dingle Heidi DePauw Margaret Thompson Art Lewis Walter Moore Ralph Kliesch Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Educational Association

Car Flips on Maysville Road. Teen Cited for Reckless Driving

Two accidents near Shawnee were investigated by the Hocking County Sheriff's Department. Larry Wayne Thompson, 18, of Shawnee, was cited for reckless operation after his car struck a bridge rail on Route 93 at 9:45 p.m. and flipped, blocking Maysville Road. a rear wheel tore off. Thompson must appear in county court August 12. In a separate incident on Route 180, David Aaron Shepard, 22, hit a hog causing $200 damage to his car. no citation issued.

Logan Hocking County David Aaron Shepard Shepard Bernie Starr Starr

Firemen Respond To Kitchen Blaze At Hiles Home

Fire department crews were dispatched to 496 East Second Street at 3 36 p m Monday after a neighbor reported a skillet grease fire in the Hiles residence. Firemen found the fire out on arrival with no damage reported.

Logan Sam Hiles E. Second St Hiles

Ohio grain prices in Columbus market report

Ohio Dept. of Agricash grain prices show No 2 red wheat 1 2 lower at 1.33 1.40, mostly 1.34 1.35. No 2 yellow corn 1 lower at 1.08 1.15, mostly 1.08 1.15. No 2 oats unchanged 68 75, mostly 70 72. No 1 soybeans unchanged to 1 lower 2.59 2.68, mostly 2.60 2.62.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio

Logue appeals Ohio Industrial Commission ruling in suit

Robert C. Logue of Lancaster files an appeal with Common Pleas Court challenging the Industrial Commission of Ohio denial of his claim. Defendants include the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation and Omar Bakeries, Inc., Columbus.

Robert C. Logue Lancaster Common Pleas Court Industrial Commission of Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Omar Bakeries, Inc Columbus

Classified Advertisement Rates and Policies

The publisher reserves the right to edit copy and reject questionable ads. Corrections occur in the first possible edition. Cancellations may be made up to 10 a.m. for same day publishing. Ads run in multiple days are charged per day. Rates show 16 words for 1 day and scale by days.

Trace of Rain Reported in Athens Temperature Note

Athens reported 80 degrees at 11 25 a.m. matching Monday’s high while Tuesday morning low stood at 61. U S observer C L Colmer noted a trace of rain Monday night in the area.

Athens C. L. Colmer U. S

Public notice in Athens County divorce petition and zoning change

A public notice lists Gerald Leon Rupe with a Travis AFB address facing a divorce petition filed July 5 1967 by Sandra D. Rupe in Athens County Court. The document also includes Athens Ohio Ordinance No 0-42-67 amending zoning for Lots 63 and 632 on Stimson Avenue from B 2 to B 3, effective immediately.

Sth Gerald Leon Rupe VU S Army Personnel Center Travis Air Force Base Fairfield California Sandra D. Rupe Court of Common Preas Athens County Ohio Browrtiela James P. Bally Stimson Avenue Athens State OF Cornwell Street Elliott Street City Planning Commission Division of Building Regulations Office

Athens approves bids for South Green Urban Renewal demolitions

Ordinance 0-47-67 authorizes the advertising receiving and opening of bids to demolish buildings for the South Green Urban Renewal Project Ohio R-43 in Athens Ohio. The city director of public service safety is empowered to contract with the lowest bidder and demolition must follow plans on file. Passed July 25 1967.

Ohio Athens South Green Athens County State of Harry B. Crewson Raymond Shepard Moyer Patricia B. Betz

Appointment of Homer B Gall Jr as Estate Administrator

Homer B Gall Jr of Court House Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of Ida Bolin deceased. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated July 1 1967 Harold J Rose probate judge Athens County Ohio publication dates July 25 August 1 August 8.

Homer B. Gall, Jr Court House Athens Ohio Ida Bolin Tate Hooper St Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Athens County tax re turns revised with August 1 1967 completion

Notice announces revision of current year tax returns and valuations due by August 1 1967. Inspection open in Athens County Auditor Office at Court House. Hearing set for August 15 1967 at 9:00 AM Daylight Saving Time in the Auditor's Office.

Athens County Auditor Court House Athens Ohio J. W. Whaley

Business opportunities in spare time income offer

Dallas Texas sees a big state distributing company ad listing opportunities for spare time income. It mentions P D Box 18297 Dallas 75218 and provides a telephone number for contact.

Big State Distributing Company P.D. Box Dallas Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Route 7 Marine Switzerland Bertha Barber W. Franklin Sr Hocking Valley Hospital Heinlein D. S. Dunkle Green Lawn Cemetery Arcadia Nursing Home Jared Barber Leander Lucinda Murphy Leslie Eva Bolin Springfield Manus John Robert Frank Elsie Moody Werlin Harper Long Bottom Huntington Veteran’s Administration Hospital Harper Mabel Taylor Bald Knobbs Church Pomeroy Ewing Mr. Cousins Ernest C Ethel May Lewis Cousins Bidwell-Porter High School Gloria Dotson Cara Toyla Thomas Marilyn) Pierce Edith McElhinney Onelia Cousins Bidwell Dayton James Lima San Bernadino Gallipolis Vickie Lynn Miller Funeral Home Vickie Gale Junior Viginia Cannady Dotson, Bidwell David and Warren Patricia Annette Carol Yvonne Bidwell Grade School Mt. Carmel Church McCoy Funeral Home Vinton Roy L. Conner Blacklick Bubb Mishanaka Ind Ohio U Commission Putnam School Misc Weescoe Raymond Shepard Harry Crewson
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