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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1964

Page

2

Subdivision Regulations Move Forward in City Council

The council gave first reading to subdivision regulations outlining required land topography road widths utilities sewer connections and four inch water lines. Mayor Shepard and planning chair Herbert call the rules fair and needed to standardize development and planning in the city.

Athens Area Raymond Shepard Planning Commission William Herbert Shepard Herbert

Charge Dismissed In Athens County Court

A traffic case against Wyatt A. McMillan 41 Nelsonville was dismissed in Athens County Court for lack of evidence. McMillan had been charged with operating a vehicle while liability insurance was suspended and pleaded innocent before the state moved for dismissal.

Wyatt A. McMillan Nelsonville Athens McMillan

Fall Clinic Schedule Announced by Health Official

Dr. H. M. Boocks announces fall clinic schedule for county children. A plastic clinic for defects will be at SEC Tuberculosis Hospital Nelsonville on Sept 24. Orthopedic clinics are Sept 23 and Oct 23 at Nelsonville Methodist Church. Cardiac clinic at the hospital on Nov 16. Referrals should come from family physicians and appointments are made with the health department. The Hocking Valley Sportsmen bowling tournament opens at Rollerbowl at 7 p.m. Thursday. Municipal Court: Ralph Morrey, intoxication, police, $25 and costs.

H. M. Boocks SEC Tuberculosis Nelsonville Boocks Nelsonville Methodist Church

Two Injured In Accident On County Road 62

A Wednesday evening collision on County Road 62 north of old Rt 50 injured two motorists. Sheldon Johnson 29 Torch suffered severe forehead lacerations and shoulder and hip bruises, while Eugene Thaxton Coolville Route 1 had a severe chin laceration and possible internal injuries. Both were taken to Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. Thaxton was cited for driving left of center.

Hockingport Torch Rd Old Rt. 50 State Highway Patrol Sheldon Johnson Torch Eugene Thaxton Coolville Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Thaxton

Births and admissions listed at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births show Mr and Mrs Lawrence A Brooks welcomed a son in Athens Route 2. Admitted individuals include Ernest Dowler Roseville William Young Athens Meryl Houdasheldt Albany Milton Williams Athens Gerald Kyle Sr Athens Paul Saunders Nelsonville Coy McKibben Zaleski Leslie A Buck Athens Route 2 Dorothy Cunningham Athens Mrs George Otten and daughter Athens Route 2 Vern Syx Amesville Daisy Mariner The Plains.

Lawrence A. Brooks Athens Route 2 Ernest Dowler Roseville William Young Athens Meryl Houdasheldt Albany Milton Williams Gerald Kyle Sr Paul Saunders Nelsonville Coy McKibben Zaleski Leslie A. Buck Dorothy Cunningham George Otten Vern Syx Amesville Daisy Mariner the Plains

Hunt Owner To Save Dog From Destruction

Police report a well groomed stray part collie with Franklin County license and rabies tags found in east Athens. Owner Ruth C Sherard may live in Athens County. dog pound may destroy the animal Friday or Saturday if unclaimed. Temperatures: 84 Wednesday, 50 Thursday, 68 at 9 20 am. Darrell Keith Willie cited for improper muffler and display plate violations.

J. B. Grogan East Athens Franklin County Ruth C. Sherard Columbus Grogan Athens County

State Patrol Sets September Bus Inspections in Athens County

The State Highway Patrol releases inspection dates for Athens County school buses. Anson B. Cook notes last year had 63 more bus accidents than the year before. Inspectors will check carbon monoxide flooring cracked windows tires signals and safety gear. Safe buses earn a driver a safety certificate. faulty buses must be fixed or replaced. Inspections run Sept 14 to Sept 25 at various schools and county locations.

State Highway Patrol Athens County Anson B. Cook Chauncey the Plains Trimble Glouster Park Albany Glouster Ames-Bern

Underground Phone Lines Placed Ahead of OU Move

General Telephone Co. advances underground conduit work in three city areas at a cost of 15000. Two lines will connect Chubb Library and future needs. a new large hole will be dug in front of the 16 W Washington St building. Additional lines may go south of the Ohio University Inn but relocation of the Hocking River may delay plans. Floyd Bolin VFW post to meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the post home, E State and Home Streets.

General Telephone Co J. B. Kimball Athens W. Washington St General Telephone Ohio University Inn Richland Ave Kimball Hocking River

Workshop Held For Teachers

Elementary music teachers from Ohio and neighboring states attended a five day workshop on the Ohio University campus. Dr. Eugene Troth of the University of Michigan led sessions and was joined by Miss Minnie Bowen and Mrs. Frances M. Henderson plus several OU instructors and Athens participants. The event featured local teachers from Athens and nearby areas.

Ohio Ohio University Eugene Troth University of Michigan Ann Arbor Minnie Bowen Logan City Frances M. Henderson Athens Donna S. Blakeman Sharon Davidson Apt E. E. State St Edward W. Erner Franklin Ave Lorayne Martin Evelyn Lynn Barbara Nash Mill St Alice Pawlusiak Sue Sheeder Columbus Rd Eithel M. Kinner Nelsonville

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FA Food Retailers HAM Jane Parker N. Court St the Ohio Food Market Hocking Valley Sportsmen Association Ralph Morrey Washington Hall Plue Tex Old Tire Goodyear United States Canada Mathews West Union Street Athens, Ohio Dale H. Thompson Clara C. Thompson Grosvenor Street 37Th Armor Crailsheim Germany Ft. Knox Athens High School Thompson Bridgwater Machine Army Sheltering Arms Hospital C. L. Colmer U. S Darrell Keith Willie Lancaster St Neiman Auto Parts W. Union Jefferson State Patrol Carthage-Troy York York Grange Athens City County Fairgrounds Waterloo Shade Rome- Canaan VFW Floyd Bolin E. State and Home Sts C. J. Ailstock Quick's Pnr Interio Ass’t Ylon Oxfords
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