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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
6
Mayor Raymond Shepard presented a police department survey to Southeastern Ohio Council of Governments officials. The document details personnel, equipment, and duties to support federal Omnibus Crime Bill funding and outlines a five year capital plan due by September 15.
Three area students graduate from Ohio State University Friday. James E Brandau Jr will deliver the commencement address at St John Arena. Degrees awarded include James E Brandau a doctor of philosophy Ann E Morgan a bachelor of arts and Reginald D Noble a doctor of philosophy.
Athens County disaster relief allocations for Hurricane Camille were increased by the Red Cross from 6 million to 15 million nationwide. Local share rose from 990 to 2474 dollars as the toll grew.13 families have contributed 168 dollars while a 66 thousand dollar grant to flood victims was noted. Hot lunches start Wednesday at St Pauls School for fall term Grades 1 through 6.
The Federal Hocking Board of Education postponed the start of school to September 8. A dry-run bus route will occur Friday at 9 a.m. Parents should estimate arrival times within two to two and a half hours of pickup on Sept. 8. Arvilla M. Quivey of Athens Route 3 was fined $15 plus Municipal Court costs after pleading guilty to failure to stop within an assured clear distance following a August 19 automobile accident.
Dr Blaine R Goldsberry submits his resignation as chief of staff at O Bleness Memorial Sheltering Arms Hospital effective Oct 31 1969 He cites a need to readjust values and notes controversy over staffing He warns without cooperation from hospital friends the upcoming start up period could face grave trouble Also resignations include Rutherford president of the hospital foundation board and administrator Carl Thielmann The new 125 bed 345 million hospital is to open later this year
Two women were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the Athens fire department emergency squad after runs today. Mrs. Daisy Clark, 32, of 225 W. Washington St., fell ill at 2:59 a.m. and Mrs. Mary Smith, 86, of 100 N. Lancaster St., became ill at 6:25 a.m.
Ruth E. Jaggs of The Plains pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated and intoxication charges. She is free on a total $333 bond and faces hearings set for 6 a.m. Sept. 3 after a 3:45 a.m. Saturday arrest.
Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green of Albany Route 1 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John Chenevey of Athens. Also admitted are several Athens residents and others from Chauncey North Adams Mich Lin Bricker and Judy Zaccaria among others.
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