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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1966

Page

14

Mayor Blames Sewer Woes On Inadequate Storm Line

Mayor D B Morgan told the council that 59 breaks have been reported in the north end main storm sewer line from Crooked Creek to 28th Street. A Columbus firm proposed a $7500 survey to map the system, plan a sanitary storm layout, and estimate costs with six months construction. A Harmon Park tennis court project was approved with paving not exceeding $1696, spurred by a 17-family petition about a barn lacking sewer facilities. A committee was named to investigate animal controls. wage talks for city workers were set for a special meeting.

Point Pleasant D. B. Morgan Crooked Creek 28Th St Morgan Tweed and Erikson Columbus Ernest Handley Charley Fowler Jim Wiggins Raymond Musgrave Wallace Smith Harmon Park Musgrave

Mayor Proposes Safety Upgrades After Pool Wall Collapse

An investigation into the death of 7 year old Earl Harmon at Shawnee Pool concluded with police and the building inspector. Mayor D B Morgan urged structural changes before reopening including stronger shower walls anchors and door and window supports. A potluck for Heights EUB Church Friendship Class meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Krodel Park.

Point Pleasant Shawnee Pool Police Department Earl Joseph Harmon D. B. Morgan Heights Eub Church Krodel Park

Fatality Study Reports on Waugh Robison Crash

State Police Sgt J E Parsons completes inquiry into the Aug 3 highway crash near Ashton that killed Gary Keith Waugh 19 and injured William H Robinson 19. Robinson detained at Holzer Hospital after the Trailways Bus collision. Motley fined $10 and costs in Middleport for intrication charge in Mayor Fisher court.

Point Pleasant J. E. Parsons State Police Post Gary Keith Waugh Ashton Parsons William H. Robinson Holzer Hospital Robinson Waugh Trailways Middleport John Henry Motley C. O. Fisher

Mason Fair Opens Tomorrow At Armory

The fifth annual Mason County Fair begins Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the National Guard Armory. Events include a tractor pulling contest at 10 a.m., horseshoe pitching at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., a downtown parade at 2 p.m., and a queen contest at 7 p.m. Attendees will see bands from Wahama Point Pleasant and Hannan high schools, and speeches by Attorney General C Donald Robertson, Secretary of State Robert Bailey, and Agricultural Commissioner Gus R Douglass. Buddy Starcher performs at 8:30 p.m.

Point Pleasant Mason County National Guard Armory Wahama Hannan C. Donald Robertson Robert Bailey Gus R. Douglass Buddy Starcher Wchstv

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits Several Notables

The Pleasant Valley Hospital admits William Browning Gallipolis James Elias Letart Clyde Hammack Jr Point Pleasant Theodore Schiffler Clifton and Mrs Lora Reynolds Point Pleasant. Dismissals include Mrs Olevia Young Mrs Norman Benson and son Joseph Jewell.

William Browning Gallipolis Terry Gray Letart James Elias Clyde Hammack Jr Point Pleasant Theodore Schiffler Clifton Lora Reynolds Olevia Young Norman Benson Joseph Jewell

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