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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1968

Page

2

Ohio University Physics Department Wins $563000 NSF Grant

Ohio University physics department receives a three year $563000 grant from the National Science Foundation to bolster graduate education and research. The grant supports buying computer gear and library materials, freeing faculty for research, and hosting visiting professors and postdocs.

National Science Foundation Ohio University Vernon R. Alden NSF Ohio Robert L. Savage Charles A. Randall Smith Physics Department

Accidents Dismissed in Motter Fatal and Injury Suits

Judge Bolin dismissed five suits totaling 385000 against Karl G Motter and Karl G Motter Jr of Maumee with prejudice. Separate suits by William Warner and by Mrs Varner for two infants and an unborn infant alleged injuries from a Route 33 collision south of Nelsonville on Oct 8 1966. Plaintiffs sought 150000 for each infant and 35000 for Mr and Mrs Warner. Defendants argued Eagle Construction failed to post warnings about the four lane highway and that the Varner car was crowded with passengers.

John W. Bolin Athens County Common Pleas Court Karl G. Motter Karl G. Motter Jr Maumee William Warner Athens Varner Warner Auto Motter Auto Route $3 Nelsonville Eagle Construction Co Deanville Motter

Local Court Dismisses Several Defendants

Mrs. Harold Rose of Athens appears in court as Roger McCume Theodore Jones Roy Walsh Mrs. James Owens and Clarence Grim are dismissed from the case per the judge’s order.

Harold Rose Athens Roger McCume Theodore Jones Roy Walsh James Owens Clarence Grim

Fraternity Sues Telephone Firm Over Damaged House Addition

In Athens County Common Pleas Court the Beta Zeta Chapter House Corp of Phi Kappa Sigma sues General Telephone Co of Ohio for 130 dollars claiming excavation damaged an adjoining three story fraternity house addition at Washington and Congress Streets. Jurors sworn. evidence includes 16 photos dating Feb 1 and Feb 12, 1966 with nine admitted.

Beta Zeta Chapter House Corp Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Geenral Telephone Co. of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court General Telephone Fraternity Washington and Congress Sts Don Weekley Robert Milligan Hanson B. Martin Ronald Gilmore Paul Lash Martha Philopolous Garnet Withem Margaret Patton Mar Garet Scott Floyd Bowers John Roman Elsa Stephenson John Shaw Erle Bridgewater Jr George Lovell Messenger Lovell John W. Bolin

Bishop Ensley to visit for First Methodist Church address

Bishop F. Gerald Ensley, resident bishop of the Ohio West Area, will be guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. service at First Methodist Church. Dr. Clyde C. Pinnell leads the 9:30 a.m. service.

F. Gerald Ensley Ohio West Area The Methodist Church First Methodist Church Clyde C. Pinnel Ensley Iowa Methodist Area North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus Bishop Ensley Ohio Wesleyan University Boston University University of Berlin

Miller-Weinfurther Photo Denounced as Hoax by Democrats

The Meigs County Democrat Club condemns a Messenger story and photo from January 28 that allegedly showed U S Rep Clarence E Miller presenting a check to Athens County School Superintendent Roth County Supplemental Education Center. The club says the image misinformed the public and that no check was presented at the time.

Messenger Meigs County Democrat Club U. S Clarence E. Miller Athens County Roth County Supplemental Education Center Ert Wein Trion Miller Miller Weinfurther

Two Trains Compared On Convenience Factor

Testimony before the council highlighted Train 32’s convenience over Train 12 for Cincinnati to Athens travel. Residents Irene Hand and D K Seward testified, Ohio University students praised Train 32, and officials noted no B&O outreach to dorms. Trains 31 and 32 renamed West Virginian with adjusted schedules.

Irene Hand Athens D. K. Seward Ohio University Cincinnati B&o

Chillicothe Driver Cited After Mishap

A Chillicothe man was cited for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle after an accident on Richland Avenue at 7 20 p m. John Rexroth 28 struck a utility pole and the car traveled about 500 feet further. The report also notes a university dean's list omission for Ohio University freshman Robert Stewart.

Chillicothe Richland Avenue John Rexroth Richland Robert Stewart Ohio University Mound St

Union Opens Classes For Stewards At Grover Center

Union opens steward training for Local 1699 members in Grover Center with 12 attendees. Four two hour sessions run 4 30 to 6 30 p m Friday Saturday and Monday Tuesday. Certificates will be awarded by the international union after completion. Also notes distribution of membership cards at March meeting. Athens fire crews respond to Conti's Inferno furnace dust smoke scare with no damage. Athens Eagles Lodge to nominate trustee to fill vacancy at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Grover Center American Federation of State John Elswick Oscar McGee Beaulah Carpenter James White Paul Davis Richard King Frank Gilbraith Raymond Llewellyn Marie Stanley David Lyons Beryl Shafer Robert Jenkins Robert Mingus Union International Elswick Athens S. Court St Athens Eagles Lodge

Aid Sought After Salem Road Fire Doubling Efforts

Two agencies appeal for aid for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones victims of a Thursday morning fire that destroyed their home on Salem Road. Ohio University grounds department and the Salvation Army seek money clothing and home furnishings. Donations can be delivered to Dan Stright or Pearl Brooks or arranged for pickup by calling 7973661 or 5933936. Clothing sizes requested for men and women are listed.

Paul Jones Salem Road Ohio University Jones Salvation Army Dan Stright Pearl Brooks

Three Homes Hit By Burglars In Athens Overnight

Three Athens homes were burgled overnight with a fleeing trio of youths. Sam Alvarez and wife returned from a three week trip to find a front door slammed as three youths fled, leaving a mink store behind. Coin tills and a child's piggy bank coins were taken at two LaMar Drive homes, with ransacking reported at both residences.

Athens Sam Alvarez Ransom Alvarez LaMar Drive Gerald Mollica LaMar Dr Darrell Antle Antle Mollica

Glouster Club Meeting Postponed To Feb 27

The Chit Chat Club meeting planned for this week is postponed until February 27 and will be held at Mina Vore home with Jeneane Butt as co hostess. The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in their cottage at Burr Oak Lake.

Mina Vore Jeneane Butt Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club Burr Oak Lake

Kickoff Dinner Held in Glouster Church of Christ

J. W. Jordon spoke Thursday at a kickoff dinner in Glouster Church of Christ. The event, preparing for a spring revival, drew about 35 attendees and included a question and answer period.

Glouster J. W. Jordon Glouster Church of Christ

Carter's Pills Advertises Peristalsis Relief

An old style ad promotes Carter's Pills claiming to activate slowed lower tract muscles and stimulate peristalsis for temporary relief from irregularity. It touts millions of users and a 49 cent price, urging readers to regain a "smiling best" by taking the pill.

Carter

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