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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1967
Page
2
Athens County commissioners reviewed 1968 budget requests totaling 793085, about 109000 above the 1967 budget. Most offices seek higher salaries and supplies, with officials predicting cuts to near 683700 after Budget Commission review in September.
Five members of the Athens County family were seriously injured Saturday on the West Virginia Turnpike south of Charleston. Richard Fussner Esther and three children Sherry Susan John were admitted to Charleston Memorial Hospital. Gary was treated and released. The family, en route to Florida, were struck when a loose trailer from a passing vehicle collided head on with their auto near the Cabin Creek Overpass.
An 18 year old from New Straitsville LeRoy L Hamilton was chased by Nelsonville Patrolman Edgar Jones reaching 110 mph on Route 216. The car crashed into a ditch injuring Daniel Bauman 18 of Logan. Hamilton was fined 75 dollars plus costs for speeding and 25 dollars plus costs for unsafe operation. A charge of conditional speed was filed. Two Route 50 accidents were also reported nearby involving Athens and Columbus residents.
The Athens Elks Lodge received a membership achievement award at the Ohio Elks Association fall reunion in Columbus. Ray Cuckler, Athens lodge trustee, accepted the honor from Past State President Walter G. Springmyer, accompanied by his wife and children. New Lexington lodge topped state awards for membership achievement and large membership gains.
Jack Howard, 33, of Athens Route 5, was sentenced to 10 days in jail after a County Court trial for assault and battery. The sentence runs on five consecutive weekends starting this Saturday. Howard was arrested on a charge filed by his wife Hazel after an Aug 14 scuffle. he pled guilty before temporary Judge James Shumaker who returned the $100 bond.
In Rome courts confront whether a wife commits adultery when she receives artificial insemination. A North Italian man accuses his estranged wife after she bore a child over a year post separation. She claims insemination in a Milan clinic, which she will name only if the act is ruled illegal. No hearing date set.
The Middleport emergency squad answered two calls Sunday. At 11 24 a.m. they transported Freda Van Inwagen from Bradbury Church of Christ to Holzer Hospital with a possible heart attack. At 2 45 p.m. they responded to Larry Fox residence at 33 Custer St for a convulsing child taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital.
James Miller of Athens Route 2 faced a bond forfeiture after a speeding infraction near a traffic light. Richard J. Kies, 18, Cleveland, was cited for speeding near Athens Route 1. James Russell Brewer, 23, Grove City, fined for speeding with patrol involvement.
The Athens County board of education met in special session Saturday night and hired Edwin Leatherwood as a secondary school supervisor to replace O. C. Bibbee. Leatherwood, who was acting principal at Morgan County High School last year, will assist in revising the county curriculum. The board also approved acting as agent for Title I programs with Thomas Arena as Title I coordinator. Title I work will cover Alexander Local, Federal Hocking, Trimble Local and Nelsonville York, with Judy Brockman named Title I program secretary.
Sgt. Joseph B. Hatfield of Meigs receives the Marine Corps Cross of Gallantry and Silver Star at Phu Bai Vietnam for outstanding duty as a VTR commander in Operation Hickory May 13 to May 30. His actions recovered 12 tanks and restored 8 damaged ones under fire, aiding the battalion’s mission. He resides in Madison West Virginia with wife Janis Kitchen and children Joey and Julie. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hatfield of Pomeroy, former Madison residents.
Sheriff Harold Shields submitted a 740 dollar damage estimate for a cruiser involved in a Friday traffic crash. Commissioners discussed trading the damaged cruiser for a new one. Tim Allen Mace of New Marshfield Route 1 rearEnded the cruiser at 3 15 p m while Cresting a hill on Route 56. Deputy Carl Welling was handling a stop when the collision occurred. Mace pled guilty to failure to stop with assured clear distance, was fined 10 dollars plus costs, suspended. Shields said insurance will cover the damages.
Rain measured .20 inches fell in Athens with cooler temperatures than normal and a 53 degree low. County Court Judge James Shumaker sentenced James E. Dailey to jail through Aug 28 after finding him guilty of driving while intoxicated.
Columbus woman Susie Stone was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville for a left leg cut from a boating accident at Burr Oak Lake. Park manager Art Smith said she dropped an oar, reached for it, and cut her leg on a bait can. She also had a fish hook removed from her hand.
Two emergencies were reported at Meigs General Hospital weekend. Robert A. Schuck Jr., 16, of 147 S Third St, treated for a right ankle injury from football practice, transported by his father. Richard Koblentz, 20, treated for a nail injury to his right foot at his Pomeroy home. Both received emergency care and were released. Athens firemen responded to 5:06 p.m. Sunday call at 107 N Lancaster St to extinguish a car fire owned by John Holland, Columbus, due to overheated brake drums. slight damage reported.
Ohio lawmakers aim to complete the tax hike education bill and other major measures this week. House leaders hope to clear the decks for a short vacation before schools open, with floor votes and Senate consideration remaining on key items including a reapportionment plan and pension funding.
Gov. George Romney says the presidential winner will be judged by ability to secure peace in Vietnam at a reasonably early date. He notes voter concern over a long war and plans to discuss the issue further after visiting Vietnam. Romney also heads off racial tension in Flint by backing open occupancy ordinances amid a 3,000 person rally.
Princeton AP report shows Gov. George Romney leading President Johnson by 8 points in a Gallup trial heat. Romney 49 percent, Johnson 41 percent, with 10 percent undecided. Institute cites Johnson’s sagging popularity rather than Romney surge.
Giessen West Germany report that Communist East Germany freed 37 prisoners and handed them to the West in a renewed secret exchange. In recent years East Germany has traded hundreds of prisoners for West German consumer goods credits.
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes lists multiple admissions from Athens and surrounding areas including Opal Stover Franklin Cutlip Carl Hawk Elwood Scaggs Ruth Ann Keirns and others. The note also mentions homebuilding costs versus buying existing homes with the message that one can obtain desired features by foregoing others.
Two calls reached the Athens fire department emergency squad on Sunday. At 2:50 p.m. firefighters aided 13 year old Phillip Liffey on Mound Street after oxygen was administered, then he was taken to a physician's office. At 4:26 p.m. responders went to Bromley Hall for 22 year old Comfort Zarkari, who was ill and transported to Hudson Health Center.
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