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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1964

Page

4

Alexander School to issue 1.25 million bond for new high school

The Alexander Local School board awarded the sale of 1.25 million dollars in bonds to the Ohio Company of Columbus at 3.5 percent with a 73 03 premium. Other bids included John Naveen Co at 3.5 percent and Clark Dodge Co at 3.625 percent. Bonds may be in 1000 or 5000 denominations. The board plans to receive funds this month and set a bid date for construction.

Alexander Alexander Local School Board Ohio Co Columbus Marcus Lohr John Naveen and Co New York City Clark Dodge and Co Toledo Hayden, Stone and Co Squire, Saunders and Dempsey Cleveland Lohr

Extra Hours Planned For Post Office

The Athens post office will be open until 5 p m this Saturday to handle holiday mailing. Postmaster Arthur E Cornwell said the station normally closes at noon on Saturdays but will stay open to assist residents with Christmas mail. He noted about 10 percent of yearly mail moves in December and credited early mailing Zip Codes and legible writing for easing the rush.

Athens Arthur E. Cornwell

Births And Admissions At Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births report a son for Mr and Mrs Thomas Mc Daniel in Athens and daughters for Mr and Mrs Richard Lautzenhiser and Mr and Mrs Robert Shannon in Athens. Admissions list multiple patients including Mrs Carrie Burson Athens Route 5 and Donald Kenney Athens among others. Dismissals note several patients discharged to Albany and Athens areas.

Thomas McDaniel Athens Richard Lautzenhiser Robert Shannon Carrie Burson Kermit Elkins the Plains Carl Phillips Howard Eschenbacher Lee Stotts Sharpsburg Donald Kenney Susan Charney Stephen Charney

Holiday Hours Given For Liquor Store

The state liquor store on Stim son Ave. announces holiday hours per manager George Perry. It will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. December 14 to 24, 10 to 7 p.m. December 26 and 27, 10 to 6 p.m. December 28, 29, 31, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. December 30.

Stimson Ave George Perry

George Kleve Guilty Of Campus Trespass In Ohio University

George Kleve, 22, of Home stead Hotel, convicted in Municipal Court Wednesday of trespassing on the Ohio University campus. He had a prior similar arrest. Fined $50 with $40 suspended, and ordered to board the next bus to Cleveland. Judge advised outdoor labor work for a year and shaving his beard.

George Kleve Homestead Hotel Ohio University Cleveland Kleve

Air Force Captain To Address Cadets At Hud son Center

Capt. Theodore J. Eckert a 1958 Ohio University graduate now with Air Force Systems Command will speak to Air Force ROTC cadets at 8 p m Thursday in Hudson Health Center Sponsored by the Arnole Air Society the talk covers career motivation and advancement in AFSC which handles research development testing procurement and production of new weapon systems

Theodore J. Eckert Ohio University Air Force Systems Command Patrick Afb Air Force Hudson Health Center Arnole Air Society AFSC

Stop Sign Erected on Union Street Near East Green

Police report a stop sign placed on E Union Street at the East Green entrance. Citations include speeding and restrictions for multiple drivers in Athens and surrounding areas. Costs range from 10 to 50 dollars with police enforcement noted.

Union St E. Union St East Green J. B. Grogan

Sonic Boom Damage Probe Expands Across Athens

A sonic boom on Wednesday morning damaged Ohio University facilities and two local firms. Seventeen windows at OU campus were broken or cracked, a large showroom window at Athens Lumber was shattered, and a lighting fixture at Lawhead Press dumped glass onto presses. Two Lockbourne Air Force Base officers photographed the scene.

Ohio University Athens Lumber W. Union St Lawhead Press

Ohio University officials questioned at student press conference

Vernon R. Alden and more than 20 administrators faced student questions at a second all campus press conference in Baker Center. Topics included compulsory attendance, campus architecture, underground parking costs, library needs, and the Hudson Health Center.

Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Baker Center Ing Alden Hudson Health Center

Seal Sale Surpasses Five Thousand Dollars This Year

Christmas Seal campaign aims for 7500 with about 2500 needed. Treasurer L. G. Worstell Jr. reports 5034.95 raised by Wednesday, noting contributions run similar to last year.

L. G. Worstell, Jr Worstell

Mercury Hits 21 Degrees Thursday

The thermometer fell to 21 degrees and at 9:30 a.m. rose to 28. Wednesday’s high reached 40, according to U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Mercury U.S C. L. Colmer

OU Campus Decorated For Season

Ohio University students decorate housing units, the campus gate, and the main green as carols are sung by college women and men. The OU orchestra and chorus under Eugene Wiskstrom perform Handel’s The Messiah at Memorial Auditorium. Christmas vacation starts December 16 with classes resuming January 4. Men's and women's glee clubs plan a Christmas concert in Ewing Auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ohio University Ohio University Orchestra Eugene Wiskstrom Memorial Auditorium Ewing Auditorium

Athens High principal outlines student policy in assembly

B. F. Auer the Athens High School principal spoke to students in an assembly about expected conduct school pride and student problems. He described his outlook on school policy in his first year at Athens after formerly leading Wintersville High School.

B. F. Auer Athens High School Auer Wintersville High School Athens

Three Hurt In Crash As Bus Stops

Three people were injured in a two car crash at Albany and N Blackburn Roads on Wednesday afternoon. Don Kenney and Clarence Kenney sustained injuries. William James also had neck soreness. Dennis Neusmeyer was treated for a facial laceration after an incident at Grover Center.

Albany N. Blackburn Rds Don Kenney Athens Clarence Kenney James

Bond Forfeited Warrant To Be Issued In Driving While Impaired Case

Municipal Judge John Newcomb forfeited a $200 bond posted by Elizabeth J. Bleesing of Midland Michigan after she pleaded guilty to a State Highway Patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. A warrant will be issued for her arrest for not appearing in court.

John Newcomb Elizabeth J. Bleesing Midland Mich

Rochester Motorist Fined and Jailed for DWI

Farley D. Gross, 24, Rochester, was fined 125 dollars and costs in Municipal Court on a DWI charge. He received three days in jail and a 120 day license suspension. He also paid 15 dollars and costs for speeding. A Common Pleas Court jury trial opened in a money suit case, Cherry-Barrel Corp. versus W. H. Battrell, doing business as Battrell Sales and Service.

Farley D. Gross Rochester N.Y Gross Common Pleas Court Cherry-Barrel Corp W. H. Battrell Battrell Sales and Service Comnon Pleas Court

New Principal Hired as Athens Board Sets Budget

The Athens city board of education hires Thomas L. Helm 37 as Morrison Elementary principal starting January 21. Helm, a Ohio University fellow, will be paid 7400 annually and brings 13 years of experience. The board also approves a 1965 budget outline, funds educational consultant services, and schedules a bond sale for the new high school. An annual reorganization meeting is planned for January 4 and the Athens Education Association Christmas party is set for December 16.

Athens Athens Education Association

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