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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1961
Page
7
Citizens demanding action against obscene literature at newsstands push city council to consider stronger rules. Vincent Jukes presented a 26 name petition and urged a Cincinnati style ordinance while officials weighed existing laws. A related court case against an Athens dealer is pending this week.
The American Legion's 24th Buckeye Boys State will run June 8 to 17 at Ohio University with a $40 daily tuition. Five provisional trustees were approved including Athens residents Paul O'Brien and H. C. Bobo. A $100 contribution to the Bitters fund was approved in memory of Richard Bitters, who aided past Boys States. Attendance goal is 1200.
Carl Frey received a 20 year perfect attendance pin at the Athens Kiwanis Club as urban renewal plans for Athens were discussed by John Milar of Ohio University. Milar outlined steps to form, certify, and submit a federal survey and plan for approval, noting fair compensation for displaced property owners if the plan proceeds. Frey, OU zoology chair and former Kiwanis leader, has long served in Kiwanis and international education roles.
Two fires in Coolville were blamed on faulty flues. The Woodrow Putnam living room fire on Route 3 was extinguished Monday noon with damage limited to one room. A separate John Cramer home fire last Thursday caused similar single room damage.
Patients admitted include Vana Dougan of Pennsville Jackie Barnhart of Chauncey Donald Hoffee of Athens Discharges list Mrs Franklin Castello of Athens with daughter Charles Jones of New Marshfield Robert Graham of Athens Route Edwin Sweeney of Stewart Mrs Leslie Slusher of Athens Route 3 with daughter Blood usage recorded as one pint
Attorney General Mark McElroy issues a ruling that a mayor or village chief may serve on a Soldiers and Sailors Relief Board. The opinion, sought by Prosecuting Attorney Homer B. Gall Jr. at the request of Judge-elect John W. Bolin, states there is no incompatibility between the two offices after reviewing the two roles.
Two drivers were fined ten dollars and costs by Athens County Court after arrests by the State Highways Patrol. Linda Lee Robinson 18 of Athens Route 3 was fined for an improper turn, and Harold Darnell 31 of Athens was fined for parking on the highway.
A county wide principals meeting will be held at Carthage Troy High School on Thursday. Luncheon will be served at noon and the session will conclude by 3 30 p m.
Robert Bartlett aged 25 of Athens Route 4 and Wanda Cunningham aged 19 of Athens obtained a marriage license. Bartlett is described as a truck driver and the couple resides in Athens.
Postmaster General J Edward Day announced a crackdown on offenders of laws against mailing pornographic material in a memorandum to local post offices. He cited two easterners convicted of transmitting smut by mail and said enforcement would intensify with public help in reporting incidents.
A. C. Pur pura announces transfer of Pomeroy operations management from Jackson to Athens. James B. Kimball and Lester Moench assume roles with J. Roger Swart aiding, moving from Jackson to Athens. Kimball is Baldwin Wallace graduate and will relocate his family.
Ronald Frost and George Gilkey were charged with petit larceny for stealing money from the No-Way Laundry at 104 West Union Street. In Municipal Court Judge John Newcomb fined each $300 and sentenced them to 10 days in jail, with fines and six days suspended, and placed on six months probation.
Columbus notes list liquor law violation cases to be heard next week by the Ohio Board of Liquor Control. Names include Maxine K. Dickens Midway Inn Circlehill alleged improper conduct and Fraternal Order of Eagles Jacksonville sale to non members.
Rexford Nichoson and William R. Powell were fined $25 each plus costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to city police intoxication charges. The court suspended $20 of Powell's fine.
Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple according to Commander Howard T Woodyard.
Ernest Pearson Day 41 forfeited an $8 bond in Municipal Court after failing to appear on a State Highway Patrol charge of disorderly conduct.
Howard Lifshitz of Morris Avenue was fined $25 and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct on Monday.
County commissioners approved revised remodeling plans for the county jail and sheriff residence after consulting Columbus architect H B Trautwein. Sheriff Harold Shields urged seeking a public vote to determine whether to proceed, citing costs estimated between 70 000 and 80 000 and the need for voter input.
At a meeting of the Athens County Ministerial Association a plan for semi monthly guidance counseling sessions was discussed. A committee will work with Dr. Herbert Whanger of the Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center to study this, and a second committee will explore a union Bible school and day camp for children at Westminster House hosted by Rev. Thomas Niccolls.
Police report a taxi driven by Oliver A. Riley, 41, backing from the alley behind Hotel Athens collided with a second vehicle as Carol Ann Dorr, 19, backed into the alley with her view blocked by a high fence. No injuries noted.
The Ohio House of Representatives adopted a resolution congratulating directors of the Ohio University Chillicothe Development Fund for purchasing a site for a university branch.
Two women win divorces on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty in Common Pleas Court. Peggy Koons splits from Robert Lee Koons in a marriage begun February 1958 with custody awarded to a child. Margaret Edwards divorces Ervin Edward from a January 1960 marriage with custody awarded to a child and support ordered.
Funeral services are planned Wednesday in Ft. Thomas Kentucky for Charles Brandes Sr father of Dr. Paul Brandes associate professor of speech at Ohio University Dr and Mrs Brandes are in Ft. Thomas for the funeral.
The mercury rose to 9 in Athens by 11 a.m. Tuesday after a morning low of 29. Monday’s high reached 39 per U S Observer C L Colmer. Rural Hamsey Run logged a low of 28 today with a previous high of 34 yesterday.
A dispute over the county courthouse restroom custodian sparked a council debate. Mrs. Studer urged study and potential withdrawal of federation support, while plans to replace the custodian with a women’s clubs list were discussed alongside budgeted moves and a new emergency truck purchase.
Funeral services were held for Albany resident Mrs. Carolyn Tewksbury who died Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a long illness. Burial followed at Alexander Cemetery. She was survived by husband Harland, a former hospital nurse, with coworkers in nurse uniforms attending. Out of town relatives Marie Craig and Hiram Bolin of Cable and Harley Bolin of North Lewisburg also attended.
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