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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
2
November saw 247 new cars registered, part of a sustained run with multiple months above 200 and a local high of 270 in August. The auto title office also logged 1279 vehicle titles and $1945.50 in fees, plus various categories of used vehicles and trailers.
Dr. Walter Reckless of Ohio State University told about 200 at the Ohio University Sociology Club that the rise in crime stems from a ballooning self without ballast. He cites a 67 percent national increase over 22 years and says education and child development must create goal oriented youth beyond home and slum improvements.
The Wooster firm Murphy, McDaid and Gas barre opens a city office at 4214 S Court St in Athens while finalizing a five year street plan. Charles F Mann geologist says the long range plan is complete and will be released to city officials soon.
The report lists admitted and discharged patients from Sheltering Arms Hospital including Marion Rose and Steven Jewell among Athens residents. A dormitory incident sent Martha Hoover to Hudson Heath Center after a 12:52 a.m. illness. The text also notes an 1966 city street improvement report by Engineering Associates, with a 2200 dollar project cost and a Medina branch, outlining traffic, maintenance, and staffing details.
Steven Jewell seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Jewell of Athens was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Tuesday for treatment of a right leg fracture. Police said the injury occurred while he and three other boys played in the Clark Shafer Street area.
Ruth Thomas files for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and seeks custody of their children along with child support. Gerald Thomas named as respondent in the petition filed this week.
Athens American Legion post honors 11 deceased members in a Pearl Harbor Day program at the post home. Cmdr. Harold R. Swardson of Ohio University spoke on the June 1942 Battle of Midway, noting luck and unforeseen events can turn battles. The event included a taps ceremony, post everlasting services, a color guard, and a film titled Why Viet Nam followed by an oyster stew.
Twyman 72 of Glouster Route 3 faced Common Pleas Judge Bolin on an indictment for shooting with intent to wound. He pleaded innocent by reason of insanity and had been at Lima State Hospital before being returned in October. Witness Bullstrom testified the shooting was unprovoked during a car repair at George Herbst Jr.’s home on Route 3.
Erl T. McGraner, 48, of 61 N. Congress St., sustained scratches and abrasions when his car rolled over four miles north of Athens at the Route 33 construction area. The State Highway Patrol said he was blinded by lights from a southbound vehicle and failed to see a detour. he was cited for conditional speed.
World War I veterans will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion home to elect officers. The auxiliary will meet at the same time, announced J. B. Lavelle, commander.
A contract was awarded to C. M. Sinnett and Stacy A. Beough of Belpre to construct the new The Plains post office with completion expected by June 1, 1966. The bid was the lowest of eight and includes leasing the building to the Post Office Department for eight years at 3420 dollars annually with 20 year renewal options.
The Common Pleas Court reports a settlement in the lawsuit brought by George R. Shearrow against Marilyn Sartorius and others. The terms were not disclosed.
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