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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1967

Page

2

Alden Seeks Stable Budget Amid Ohio U Talks

Ohio University faces a trimmed budget of 10.3 million from an initial 14.9 million amid tax appropriation debates. Alden says approximately 4 million in tax support is proposed, with a 600 thousand shortfall from the recommended budget. He cites a moratorium on travel and equipment and aims to raise faculty salaries to competitive levels while trustees weigh further cuts.

Alden House Senate Ohio University Ohio State University

Reserve Officers Class Studies Digital Data in Athens

The Naval Reserve Officers School Athens Extension announces a fall session beginning Sept 5 for Navy Marine Corps Army and Air Force officers. The course covers fundamentals of digital data systems and data processing orientation. Participation nets retirement point value and better promo prospects. Contact Lt James V Buchanan after 6 pm.

Naval Reserve Officers School Athens Extension Navy Marine Corps Army Air Force NROS Athens

Athens County seeks housemother for home

The Athens County Children's Home on E State Street seeks a housemother for supervisory and relief work. Eight houseparents supervise about 50 children. officials say at least 10 supervisors are needed. Salary is 150 dollars a month plus maintenance. Turnover is high due to inadequate pay across the state. Applicants should be mature and like children.

Athens County Childrens Home E. State Street Athens

Man Escapes Injury In Construction Fall At Ohio University

A construction worker at the Ohio University convocation center site on Richland Avenue fell Thursday and was helped by a fire department rescue squad at 2:55 p.m. William Isaacs, 35, of Athens Route 1, left with no apparent injuries and was advised to see a physician.

Ohio University Convocation Center Richland Avenue William Isaacs Athens

Clean Bank Of Hocking Residents Seek Flood Relief

A petition signed by 101 Logan residents asks Hocking County to clear the Hocking River banks and deepen the channel under the C and O railroad bridge to reduce flood risk to about 300 homes. Commissioner Howard Blum notes prior efforts. C and O Railroad replies that cooperation awaits city and county dredging plans.

Logan Hocking County Commissioners Hocking Howard Blum Hocking Conservancy District U. S. Engineers Railroad Hocking County

Vinton Man Enlists In United States Air Force

McArthur airman James Kendrick son of Ira F Kendrick of 514 East North Street has enlisted for four years. He will attend basic training at Lackland AFB Texas then receive General Career Field training. Sgt James Ryan invites inquiries at the Selective Service Office in McArthur courthouse on Fridays. VFW Post 3477 commander William Boyd announced a 7 p.m. meeting at the VFW Home on East State Street Friday.

McArthur James Ryan Air Force Vinton County James R. Kendrick Ira F. Kendrick North St United States Air Force Kendrick Lackland Afb San Antonio Tex Sgt. Ryan Selective Service Office Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3477 VFW E. State Street William Boyd

Court Asked To Quash Hocking Hospital Indictments

Two former Hocking Valley Community Hospital officials faced delayed arraignments as lawyers moved to quash indictments and demur to changes. John Sappington and Sterling Lewis, free on 7500 bonds, are accused in a conflict of interest contract and in billing for unperformed lab services. Judge Meyer will rule soon while the defendants stood silent and bonds remained in place.

George Lovell Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Common Pleas Court John Sappington Sterling Lewis Harley Meyer Hocking Grand Jury Sappington Lewis Hocking County Grand Jury Forrest Moore Sapping Meyer

Historical Locomotive Is Viewed in Nelsonville Parade

A steam locomotive built in 1902 and a historic baggage and passenger coach from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway were brought to Nelsonville for exhibition during the Parade of the Hills. The engines were on Canal Street near Fulton Street where visitors could tour them. E. E. Von Schmitz, the train master, invited residents to inspect the equipment with railroad guides on hand.

Nelsonville Historical Museum of the Chesapeake and Ohil Railroad Canal Street Fulton Street E. E. von Schmltz

Service News Update on Local Servicemen

Sn. Ronald Hope returned to Norfolk after a week’s leave with his parents on West Union Street. He serves aboard LST U. S. S. De Soto County based in Norfolk and has been in active service since September 30, 1966. Roger L. Gillilan, son of Carl L. and Mrs. Gillilan of Coolville Route 1, was promoted to airman second class in the U S Air Force.

Converse Samuel Erksine William Saxbe Ohio University Ohio State Erskine Saxbe Alden American Federation of State Afl-Cio Ronald Hope Norfolk Harry Hope West Union Street LST Roger L. Gillilan Carl L. Gillilan Coolville Route 1 U.S. Air Force

Conversion Is Filed In Municipal Court

Kenneth Wood of Lancaster appeared in Municipal Court on a charge of conversion of a University Volkswagen vehicle. Wood pled not guilty and the case was continued until Thursday under a $1000 bond. Agency owners say he rented the car and did not return it by the Aug. 14 due date.

Lancaster University Volkswagen Kenneth Wood Wood

Hocking County closes section of County Road 180

After residents testified a road has not been used for 21 years, Hocking County commissioners voted to abandon a segment of County Road 180 from Pole Ridge Road to the Edgar Weaver property line at their Thursday meeting.

LOGAN Hocking County Pole Ridge Road Edgar Weaver

Marriage Licenses Listed for Nelsonville and Athens Areas

A list of marriage licenses shows Henry E. Todd and Diane Bateman both of Nelsonville among several couples from Nelsonville Marietta Athens Millfield and Chauncey. The document also notes individuals from Glouster Athens and Lawson's Trailer Court facing court actions including bond postings and pleas.

Henry E. Todd Nelsonville Diane Bateman Terry Daugherty Mary Davis Christopher Northrup Marietta Constance Perry Athens Donald Ayeks Millfield Jean Caster Ralph O. Langel Joan Brimmer Peppy Se le G Suse Oy Bo Glouster Yaoi T Cee U. S Army Carolyn McKnight

OU appoints two faculty to Zanesville and Chillicothe units

Ohio University announces the appointment of two faculty members for branch campuses. Mrs. E Jane Neault will be assistant professor of English at Chillicothe, and Mrs Ruth Ann Althaus will teach botany and biology at Zanesville. They begin Sept 1 and will relocate from Athens. Neault has long served at the Athens campus and earned a BA and MA from Ohio University. Althaus, a Capital University honors graduate, holds an MS from Ohio University and will also move with her husband to Zanesville.

Zanesville, Chillicothe Ohio University Edward M. Penson E. Jane Neault Chillicothe Ruth Ann Althaus Zanesville Neault Athens Ohio University of Wisconsin Ohio State University Phi Beta Kappa Kappa Delta Pi Mortar Board Directory of Extension David James Neault Ravenna Althaus Marion Capital University Donald

Job Openings Reported By Employment Office

The Ohio State Employment Service in Athens lists seven general vacancies including shipping and receiving clerk, non union carpenters and painters, accounting clerks, stock boys, check out girls, cooks and house parents, and an X ray technician. Weekly claims rise over last year with 29 initial and 108 continued claims for Aug 19, totaling 137. Aug 12 shows 14 initial and 116 continued, total 130, well above last year.

Athens Ohio State Employment Service State St Kenneth Elliott Elliot

Parking Fee Abolished For OU Workers

Ohio University faculty administrators and nonacademic personnel will not pay parking fees for assignments or car registration during the coming academic year. Vice President James Whalen announced the decision after consulting with President Vernon R. Alden and reviewing recommendations from the university parking committee, which includes faculty and administrative staff.

Ohio University James Whalen Whalen Vernon R. Alden

Faculty Meeting Set At Federal-Hocking

A Federal-Hocking faculty meeting is scheduled at Stewart School. Principals and the superintendent meet at 8:15 a.m., elementary teachers at 9 a.m., and high school faculty at 10:30 a.m. Teacher supplies may be picked up at the meeting.

Stewart School

Albany Area Firemen To Elect Officers

The Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual meeting at the fire house Thursday at 8 p.m. The meeting is open to all persons interested in fire protection. There will be an election of officers. Refreshments will be served.

Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Admitted patients include Frank Miller of Athens and John Antle of Millfield Route 1 along with Mrs. Ellis English of Coolville Route 2 and John and Nancy Williams of Guysville Route 1. Also admitted are Charles S. Rife of Dexter Route 1 Franklin Cutlip and Edward Olds. Transferred to Huntington West Virginia. Mrs Harold Swisher and Mrs Glen Bridge water.

Frank Miller Athens John Antle Millfield Mrs. Ellis English Coolville John and Nancy Williams Guysville Charles S. Rife Dexter Franklin Cutlip Franklin Easler Edward Olds Huntington W. Va Harold Swisher Glen Bridgewater

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