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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1965

Page

2

Urban Renewal Second Appraisal Progressing

The second appraisal of property in the South Green Urban Renewal area is in its third week and should finish in September. Richard Beagle and James Cumley interview residents about relocation plans. Bacon and Associates conduct the appraisal. final report aids the first appraisal in setting offers.

South Green Rban City UK Richard Beagle Beagle James Cumley William Bacon Robert Geddes Bacon and Associates Iity UK Cumley and

Athens Elks Lodge honored for member gain

The Athens Elks Lodge received a citation from the Ohio Elks Association at its reunion in Columbus for a membership increase of about five percent in the past year. Exalted ruler Raymond Duckler accepted the award with officers Francis Ponticus and Fred Hampton and their wives. The Southeast Elks District also earned the district membership trophy for the second year running.

Athens

Four Cited In Juvenile Case Involving Ohio University Student

Four juveniles are cited in a delinquency case connected to an Ohio University student. Roger H. Bunton, 22, of Cincinnati, was released on a $500 bond after pleading innocent to a charge related to influencing a minor. A 16-year-old Ath ens girl, a 16-year-old Cleveland boy, and a 17-year-old Cincinnati youth also face charges as the investigation continues.

Athens Ohio University Roger H. Bunton Cincinnati Bunton Cleveland

Books You Have No Doubt Heard The Expression

A short article urges readers to value reading and spend more time with books. It highlights the joy and wonder of reading and encourages parents to foster interest in children. It promotes checking supplies at Walgreens Drugs, 15 South Court Street, Athens, with contact 593-1721.

South Court Street Athens

S High St Repair Work Is Discussed

City officials met with Tishman Co representatives to fix part of S High St torn up by dormitory construction. The mayor noted the city may share paving costs after weathering a steep grade. insurance for the contractor could be involved. The sidewalk along W Union St near the dormitory is on Tishman property.

Tishman Co S. High St Raymond Shepard W. Union St Tishman

Social Security Tuesday Visit Set in Athens

A Social Security Administration representative will be in Athens each Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. in the Municipal Court office 914 N College St at the rear of the health department headquarters to assist residents.

Social Security Administration Athens N. College St Health Department

Quiet title action and custody dispute notes

Civil cases in Common Pleas include William T Beale and others vs Ella H Crawford regarding real estate in Canaan Two while Mary Louise Smith seeks support and child custody from Robert Lee Smith. The Plains High School band, directed by Thomas Stubbs, schedules rehearsal at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the high school.

William T. Beale Ella H. Crawford Canaan Mary Louise Smith Robert Lee Smith Plains High School Thomas Stubbs

Three Hurt In Weekend Auto Crashes

Three people were injured in weekend crashes on Route 50. Mary Blanche Nolan 84 of Stockport suffered a mouth laceration and was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital after Frank Webster Nolan 49 failed to stop and hit a car at Route 50 east of Athens. Judith Gail Lieberman 24 of Parkersburg lost control east of Route 329, hit a hay rake. Joanne Schulte 31 of Washington, both with fractured ribs, were taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg. No citation was issued.

State Highway Patrol Mary Blanche Nolan Stockport Frank Webster Nolan Sheltering Arms Hospital Nolan Athens Judith Gail Lieberman Parkersburg W. Va Joanne Schulte Washington, W. Va St. Joseph’s Hospital

Check Case Continued As Bond Is Posted

Mrs Phyllis Tanner pleaded no contest in Municipal Court to writing a check for 14.30 with insufficient funds. She posted a 50 bond and the case was continued. The charge was filed by Edmund Settle of Luckoff's Department Store.

Phyllis Tanner Stewart Route 1 Edmund Settle Luckoff

Master’s Degree in Engineering Awarded to Ohio University Graduate

Charles Daniel Gross son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Gross 99 E State St has received a masters degree in civil engineering from Ohio University He was hospitalized and could not attend the Saturday graduation exercises Clarence R Warren 20 Doanville disturbed the peace sheriff 10 dollars and costs 9 dollars of fine suspended Clarence O Cunningham 39 Doanville disturbed the MUNICIPAL COURT William Hayle 24 Rose Ave intoxication 32 dollars bond forfeiture Clarence Hutchen 27 Guysville intoxication 25 dollars and costs John Jenkins 57 Grafton W Va chest pains taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital from Ohio University campus by city fire department ambulance

Charles Daniel Gross Charles F. Gross E. State St Ohio University Clarence R. Warren Doanville Clarence O. Cunningham William Hayle Rose Ave Clarence Hutchen Guysville John Jenkins Grafton W. Va Sheltering Arms Hospital City Fire Department

Runaway Youth Held After Detention Near Athens

A 17 year old boy believed to be a state institution runaway was held Monday morning. Sheriff Harold Shields named Roger Lin Shuck of Baton Rouge Louisiana as the youth who was found on Route 50 west of Athens carrying tobacco produced by Ohio penal industries. Authorities suspect he fled from a West Virginia juvenile facility and had obtained permission to sleep at the county jail the previous night from the Salvation Army.

Harold Shields Roger Lin Shuck Baton Rouge Route 50 Athens Ohio Penal Industries West Virginia Salvation Army

Cooler Day Follows Rain in Local Forecast

The United States Weather Service observer C. L. Colmer reported a 9 am temperature of 75 degrees after light rain overnight. Saturday and Sunday highs reached 83 and 89, marking a nine degree rise from the morning low.

U. S C. L. Colmer

Ex-Resident Cited On Job At Sandia Base

Mrs. Dolores S. Mullins of Athens receives a certificate of achievement for civilian work at Sandia Base New Mexico where she is a supervisory supply clerk in the base supply branch. Her mother Mrs. Mabel L. Scott and husband Clyde also reside in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Dolores S. Mullins Athens Athens High School Sandia Base N. M Mullins Mabel L. Scott Clyde Albuquerque

Real Estate Transfers Roundup From Athens Area

Auditor deeds record transfers including James Hooks in Trimble Township Oakdale lot 31 and Leslie Davis in Amesville Albany tenth acre. Gaylord Storer to Virginia Kim Guysville and Rome Township. Anna Shaulis to George Shaulis in Ath ens inlot 107. Salem Community Church to Waterloo Township cemetery site. Wilma Brady to George Bardain tract 80 acres Nelsonville. Riggs to Triplett in Nelsonville inlet 742. Dunfee to Dunfee in Rome Two. Johnsons to Anderson tract in Dover Two. Phillips to First Methodist Church Athens lot 3474 plus tract in Athens.

James Hooks Trimble Oakdale Gaylord Storer Virginia Kim Guysville Rome Anna N. Shaulis George Shaulis Athens William Butler Inlat Leslie Davis Amesville Albany Wilma C. Brady York George Bardain Nelsonville William Riggs Carl Triplett Inlet Silas Dunfee Paul and Okema Dunfee Daniel and Marcia Johnson Don Glenna Anderson Dover Marvin and LaVey Phillips First Methodist Church Ohio

Deadline Extended on Tri State Milk Order Comments

The Department of Agriculture extended the deadline to August 27 for filing exceptions or comments on its recommended decision of August 3 regarding amendments to the tri state federal milk marketing order. The order affects minimum prices paid to dairy farmers in Gallipolis Athens Ironton and Portsmouth. Extensions from the August 16 date were announced. submissions must be four copies to the Hearing Clerk in Washington DC.

Department of Agriculture Tri-State Gallipolis Athens Ironton Portsmouth U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Sheriff Car Bids Taken

The low bid for an un marked sheriff's department cruiser was Beasley and Mathews Inc at 1815.62. Commissioners awarded the contract to Beasley and Mathews. The sheriff's department will trade in a 1962 cruiser with over 100000 miles and deliver a 1966 black auto by Oct 1 with police equipment. James W Jolley sues Forrest R Jolley for divorce and custody of three children.

Sheriff's Department Beasley and Mathews, Inc Kinneer Motors Gibson Motor City Beasley and Mathews Sheriff’s Department

Area Traffic Court Entries and Juvenile Delinquency Citations

The report lists multiple youth and adults with citations and small fines in the Athens area. Names include Henry L Murphy 18 Nelsonville Route 2 and Clayton Darrell Pittman 17 along with charges such as reckless operation driving without a license and alcohol influence. Several youths face 30 day license suspensions and costs of five dollars or more, while George Shark 43 Haydenville and William Thomas McKinney Jr 27 receive higher fines or stipulations.

Henry L. Murphy Athens Clayton Darrell Pittman Lester Pittman Nelsonville Eric Pierce Dalton Arthur Dalton Mulligan Rd Howard Ellis Sharp Granville Costs Suspen- Sharp Mound St Daniel Herbert Lamp Carl Lamp Navy Roger Lee Bucklew Eloise Justice Columbus Rd George Shark Haydenville Verna Kay Williams Guysville Lester Arnold Pomeroy William Thomas McKinney, Jr Chapel Hill N. C

Athens Man Wins OSU Law Scholarship

Athens resident Clair M. Ball Jr. received the $500 David Fund scholarship from Ohio State University College of Law. A second year law student, he holds a BBA and an MBA from Ohio University, is a 1959 Athens High School graduate, and has worked as a CPA auditor and law clerk. He is active in Student Bar Association Moot Court and Phi Delta Phi, and is married with one daughter.

Athens Clair M. Ball, Jr David Fund College of Law Ohio State University Ohio University CPA Touche, Ross, Bailey and Smart Dayton Columbus Sigma Chi Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

U S Aid Appreciated, Frankfurt Soldier’s View

A military newspaper clipping from Frankfurt, dated to a U S Army unit in Germany, suggests local sentiment toward American soldiers is supportive. It reports a 60 year old resident’s appreciation for U S protection against Communism and mentions Pfe Dale Thompson, stationed with the 37th Armor Division in the area.

U. S Germany Clara Thompson Grosvenor St Frankfurt Thompson Pfe Dale UH. Thompson Chrailsheim 37Th Armor

German man sends flowers to U S Army HQ on anniversary

Hans-Joachim Hempel of Frankfurt marked the 12th anniversary of East Germany’s uprising by delivering flowers to the American Army headquarters. He voiced gratitude to Americans fighting for freedom, saying Germans stand with them in spirit and heart.

Frankfurt Hans-Joachim Hempel Santo Domingo Viet Nam

Local Traffic Citations Tally Released

Police report lists four individuals cited for traffic infractions. Dale E. Hunter 22 New Marshfield unsafe operation $32. Ronald E. Downey 20 Athens 27 Hanlin Ave traffic signal $12. Lance E. Russell 28 Millfield Rte 1 speeding $17. Charles L. Pratt 27 Carpenter Rte 1 improper muffler $12.

Dale E. Hunter New Marshfield Ronald E. Downey Hanlin Ave Athens Lance E. Russell Millfield Charles L. Pratt Carpenter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Urban Renewal Administration Henry Colby Wesleyan Methodist Church Philmont Cimarron National Council, Boy Scouts of America Colby New Britain Elks Lodge Tan David E. Full Charles Back the Plains Roland Crabtree Ray Zimmerman William Redpath Glouster Eugene Gould Charles Kinison Richard Newton Russell Carsey, Jr Waldo Douglas Earl Haning Allison Jones Grover Armbruster Carl Shafer John Dewey Owen Brooks Richard Eubanks Jeffrey Freeman Chauncey Sharon Merrick Stewart Leslie Talbert Richard Wheatley Loren Morris Donald McCutcheon Roy Locke Athens County Dickinson Carlisle Pat Paul M. Schwartz Dickinson College Common Pleas Court Dwight B. Rutherford Joseph Seiple Glouster, Ohio Swearingen’s Sporting Goods, Inc S. Court St Messenger Newsphoto Sako Hlere Maker Buckeye Mart Athens, Ohio Mrs. Mullins Salem Community Church Waterloo Salem Methodist Episcopal Church James F. Richards Patricia Ann Brewer Roger Secoy Barbara Scurlock Robert L. Brandberry Coolville Naomi Sue Love Charles Thomas Redman, Jr Dea Rae Devenport James Russell Young Donna Jean Midkiff Leonard Crow Thelma Stover Mineral Thomas Keith Randall Hawaii Karen Jane Crewson Robert Mingus Reba Canter Arvil R. Miller Jacksonville Diana Lynn Andrews James W. Jolley Forrest R. Jolley Stanley D. Willock Plaza Buckeye Mart Center OSU Claire Ball Jan Lee Tom Tammie Lee U.S Athens Pharmacy St. Court St Tered Flexifone Vere Smith N. Court St Oukaneb Corp ST Charles Ill Jennie We Roy Smurphey
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