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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1967

Page

2

Street Lighting Upgrade Underway in City

The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. starts a two year program to replace 1 000 lumen incandescent street lights with 8 000 lumen mercury vapor units near the high school and Sheltering Arms Hospital. About 60 000 dollars has been spent in 1967 with further work planned downtown and residential areas.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Sheltering Arms Hospital President Richland W. Union Congress Columbus Road C&soe State Street Athens

County Planning Unit Studies Area Projects

The county regional planning commission heard two consultants propose methods for a county wide comprehensive plan. A Planning firm explained procedures used in six county projects while Chauncey sewer facilities received approval for matching Appalachian funds.

The County Regional Planning Commission Chauncey Fire Station Martin J. Rody Candeub, Fleissig and Associates Columbus Chauncey Appalachia

Match Starts Grass Fire Behind Morrison Elementary

Children playing with matches were blamed for a grass fire Tuesday afternoon behind Morrison Elementary School on Richland Avenue. The blaze started in the yard at the Donald Collins home and spread up a hill due to wind. Firemen arrived at 3 14 p m and used rakes to extinguish the fire with no damage reported.

Morrison Elementary Richland Avenue Donald Collins Richland

Local births and hospital notes and a vehicle accident

A list records new arrivals admitted to Athens area facilities including Max Carsey George Johnston and others. The incident reports a car wash worker injured when pinned between two cars with George Johnston 19 treated for a possible leg fracture at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM plans a Master Mason degree work with refreshments Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Fire Department George Johnston W. Washington St Johnston Sheltering Arms Hospital Savannah Lodge F&am Guysville

Appointments by Margaret Creek Conservancy District

The Margaret Creek Conservancy District board named J Floyd Williams as secretary treasurer, replacing Hamill who joined the U S Soil Conservation Service in Michigan. Williams, a farm owner between Albany and Hebardville, earns 4400 a year and will leave his former duties on the district board of appraisers, to be succeeded by Clifford Mohl, a retired McBee Systems auditor living on Blackburn Heights in Athens. The appraisal board is led by William Bishop and includes Denver McVey with offices in Union and Albany.

Margaret Creek Conservancy District Perry Munn J. Floyd Williams Athens Perry Man John Hamill Hamill U. S. Soil Conservation Service Michigan Williams Albany Hebardville Servancy District Board of Appraisers Clifford Mohl McBee Systems Blackburn Heights William Bishop Union Denver McVey

Warm Tuesday Brings 65 Degree Athens High

Athens residents enjoyed springlike warmth Tuesday with a 65 degree high under bright sun and March winds. The outlook showed continued mild temperatures Wednesday with an overnight low around 51 and a 10 am reading near 55 as clouds threatened rain.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Appalachian Lighthouse opens in Athens with student bands

Austin Laughlin and James Latcham launch the Appalachian Lighthouse in the Eagles Hall basement Athens ready for art and music. The soft drink venue on N Court Street features Op Art slides and film with two student bands opening followed by high school performers.

Athens Appalachian Austin Laughlin James Latcham Eagles Hall Lancaster and N. Court Streets Laughlin Ohio University

Fickel divorce petition filed for gross neglect and cruelty

Ronald O. Fickel petitions for divorce from Jean Brooks Fickel alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty as grounds. The filing outlines the marital breakdown and seeks dissolution of the marriage through the court.

Ronald O. Fickel Jean Brooks Fickel

Pasteeth Denture Adhesive Adquirate Brand Claim

Advertisement touts PASTEETH as an improved powder to sprinkle on dentures, preventing sliding and rocking with a firm grip. Claims no gummy taste, is alkaline and non sour, and promotes healthy denture fit. urges seeing a dentist and buying FASTEETH at drug counters.

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