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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1967

Page

2

Athens Council Studies Stimson Parking Changes

Athens City Council continued study on proposed Stimson Avenue parking changes. The report by councilman Edgar Tuckerman suggested 40 one hour meters, removal of some spaces, two loading zones, and possibly eliminating all parking between Elliott Street and Stimson's east end. Residents and business owners urged caution and alternative measures.

Stimson Avenue Athens Edgar Tuckerman Stimson Tuckerman Council Elliott Street Joel House House C. R. White Stimson Ave William Algeo University Volkswagen Norm Allen Allen's Hardware Harry Crewson Raymond Shepard Safety Service Dwight Robinson George Mara Evans, Medhwart Hambleton and Tilton Tulane Avenue Tulane Area

Water Pact Approved Between Albany Village and District

The Margaret Creek Conservancy district approved a proposed water contract with Albany to join its water system as a community customer. Three district members Perry Munn, W H Wakefield, and William Bishop signed, with Floyd Williams as witness. District attorney William Lavelle then presented the contract to Albany village council. The top water fee is set at 5000 dollars. Bishop, newly appointed district director, took oath yesterday and assumed the post last night.

Albany Margaret Creek Conservancy District Perry Munn W. H. Wakefield William Bishop Floyd Williams William Lavelle Bishop

Three Are Inducted By Rotary Club

At The Ohio University Inn Athens Rotary inducted Carl F. Theilmann Sheltering Arms Hospital administrator John Algeo Jr of Algeo Motor Sales as new active Rotarians The Rev Fred Luchs was made an honorary Rotarian Ed Lynn reported on classifications and a goal of over 160 members by 1970 and well over that by the club’s 50th anniversary

Athens Rotary Ohio University Inn Lee Randles Carl F. Theilmann Sheltering Arms Hospital John Algeo Jr Algeo Motor Sales Fred Luchs Athens Ed Lynn Lynn

Mayor attends New York appreciation dinner for Ohio firms

Mayor Raymond Shepard leaves this morning for an appreciation dinner in New York City honoring New York firms with plants in Ohio. Ohio mayors and city managers accompany Gov. James A. Rhodes on the flight. Firms in the Athens area with New York offices include Litton Industries and the Abex Corp.

Raymond Shepard New York City New York Ohio James A. Rhodes Athens Litton Industries Abex Corp

Theft Reported From Carriage Hill Construction Site

Athens police investigated the theft of a portable table saw and a mitre box from the Carriage Hill Apartments site off Richland Avenue. Mast Construction Co. officials said the items were taken sometime after 4 p.m. Monday from the construction site.

Athens Carriage Hill Richland Avenue Mast Construction Co

Notable Speed Violations In Athens And Nelsonville Area

Encil TV and Dowler, both of Nelsonville Route 2, charged with conditional speeds after avoiding a stop. Charles A Bullock, of Athens Route 3, also cited for conditional speed. William Lewis and Mary Lewis, both of Athens Route 3, listed in related traffic matter.

Encil TV Dowler Nelsonville Charles A. Bullock Athens William Lewis Mary Lewis

Affidavit Of Prejudice Filed In Child Custody

Mary Allen Skaggs filed an affidavit of prejudice in Athens County Court Common Pleas regarding a Friday hearing on a change of child custody sought by her former husband Paul Allen of Nelsonville. The original 1966 divorce awarded custody to Mrs Skaggs who has since remarried. the affidavit will be reviewed by the Fourth District Court of Appeals.

Athens County Court Common Pleas Court Mary Allen Skaggs John W. Bolin Skaggs Paul Allen Nelsonville Allen Bolin Allens Fourth District Court of Appeals

Suit Filed In Accident Near Coolville Route 50

Lonnie Pope of Vinton Route 1 sues Woodrow Schaffer of Little Hocking in Athens County Common Pleas Court for $10,000 for injuries from a December 1966 crash on Route 50 three miles east of Coolville. Pope seeks $892 for lost wages, $3,400 for the car loss, and $115 for hospital bills.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Coolville Lonnie FE Pope Vinton Route 1 Woodrow Schaffer Little Hocking

Motorcycle Crash Injures Rider at College and Washington

A 20 year old motorcyclist, David W. Bogard of New Holland Route 1, suffered hand cuts when a car driven by 40 year old Carlos Shaver of Athens turned into the motorcycle at College and Washington Streets at 3 20 p m Monday. Shaver was cited for failing to yield. Mild weather and a 46 degree high were reported in Athens.

College and Washington Streets David W. Bogard New Holland Athens VU. S C. L. Colmer

Ohio University Student Pleads Innocent in Cutting Case

Peter Dwyer of Ohio University appeared in Municipal Court this morning and entered an innocent plea to a cutting with intent to wound charge. His case was continued until Friday under a $200 bond. He is accused in the wounding of Charles T. Hebert, 21, of Cincinnati, last Friday.

Ohio University Peter Dwyer Charles T. Hebert Cincinnati

Accident Kills Deer On Route 50 West of Guys

A deer was killed Tuesday morning after running into a east bound car on Route 50 near Route 329. Walter L. Schall, 23, of 186 N Lancaster St, reported seeing two deer. one darted into the path and died. Patrol noted another report of a crash on Route 216 near the Hocking Perry line where Arthur D Parks, 37, Glouster, fell asleep driving and hit a guard rail. Ernie Showhorn, 48, Glouster, received lip laceration and facial bruises at Mount St Mary Hospital.

Guysville State Highway Patrol Walter L. Schall Lancaster St Hocking- Perry County Line Arthur D. Parks Glouster Ernie Showhorn Mount St. Mary Hospital

Casco Cold Tablets Ad Claims Fast Relief

An advertisement touts Casco Cold Tablets as dependable and free of narcotics. It promises quick relief within minutes, asserts no nervous system upset or severe allergies, and guarantees satisfaction with money back if chronic colds persist.

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Athens Council Carl Clifford Athens Realtor Richard Phillips Urban Renewal Committee Clifford Rosser Bateman Pearl Street Lexington General Accounting Office Rex Gloria) Snider Snider James Cumley Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Robinson Briarwood Drive Rese Steve Candies Logan Follett Store Rotary Club Shepard Jon Webb Margaret Irvin Columbia Ave State Highway Patrol Post Fran Frye Athens Post Irvin William Murray City Mercury Cline Bldg Athens, Ohio Hayden, Stone Incorporated D. H Jonely Sams York Stock Exchange Allen's Stihl and McCulloch Chain Saws A&p Culligan Forlligan Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc
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