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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1968

Page

2

Petition Filing Passed. Crewson and Miller Unopposed

The filing deadline for nominating petitions in the 10th Congressional District passed with incumbent Rep. Clarence E. Miller and challenger Harry B. Crewson appearing unopposed on the May primary ballot. Other candidates did not file, including Walter Moeller and Samuel Sharpe, amid extended filing time after redistricting. Additional filings covered delegates to national conventions and state central committeemen and women from Fairfield County.

U. S 10Th Clarence E. Miller Lancaster Harry B. Crewson Athens Walter Moeller Samuel Sharpe Ohio Fairfield County

Forty Columbia Gas drivers honored for safe driving

Forty employes of Columbia Gas of Ohio were honored with safe driving awards at a safety breakfast at Route 50E. Chief Fred James and Sheriff Harold Shields praised the drivers. Awards went to Paul Perry for 28 years and E F Rothel for 31 years of accident free driving, with Rothel presenting additional awards to G R McKinnis for 25 years and many others with long service. The group totals 367 years of accident free driving, averaging 110 months each.

Columbia Gas of Ohio Tom Bateman Fred James Harold Shields C. D. Wolfinger George Claar Claar Paul Perry E. F. Rothel James Shields Wolfinger

Suit Filed Against Miles Booth by Lam Born Studio Owner

Darrell Tom owner of Lam born Studio at 46 S Court St has filed suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking 565.83 from Miles Booth of Athens Route 3.

Darrell Tom Lamborn Studio S. Court St Athens County Common Pleas Court Miles Booth Athens

Judge Fears Drugs Gain In Athens

Athens County Juvenile Judge Harold Rose warns of a rising drug problem with 52 suspected juvenile users and 29 adult users in the county. A public meeting at Athens High School auditorium at 7 30 p m will inform parents and discuss marijuana harms and prevention with journalist John Huddy presenting.

Athens Athens County Harold Rose Rose Richard Stacy Athens High Judge Rose John Huddy Columbus Columbus Police Department Athens High School

Residents seek delay of Athens annexation over McBee plant

A citizens group from Federal Hocking District met at Federal Hocking High School to push a petition drive for a city vote on annexing 400 plus acres east of Athens along Route 50 that includes the McBee plant site. Law and process details were reviewed by City Solicitor Mollica, who noted petitions must total 10 percent of Athens voters from the last gubernatorial election and be filed with the city auditor, with debate centering on eligibility of Federal Hocking and Canaan Two residents to sign or vote.

Steff Bob Rogers Gilbert Courtney Federal Hocking Stewart High School McBee Athens Canaan Two Coolville Stewart Gerald Mollica Canaan Mollica Courtney Columbus Law Firm Athens County Robert J. L. Lee Athens City Board of Elections

Wisconsin Educator To Visit OU Campus

Dr Norris Sanders research director for Manitowoc City Schools Wisconsin will visit Ohio University on Wednesday as a guest of the College of Business Administration Department of Economic Education He will address the experienced teacher fellowship on Classroom Questioning Skills With Economic Concepts.

Norris Sanders Manitowoc City Schools Wisc Ohio University College of Business Administration Department of Economic Education

City Council Advances Second Reading On Cable Franchise

City Council approved a second reading for TV Cable Inc. to gain an exclusive community antenna service franchise. A series of resolutions followed, authorizing a right of entry to city lands for flood protection, bidding for a Curtis Street waterline, and extending water service to Oakmont Subdivision if readings allow. A rezoning near Carpenter and East State Streets was approved for Marathon Oil Co. pending a March 18 public hearing. An emergency measure places the Brown and Athens Building Material land purchase in Common Pleas Court, with loan and grant figures totaling 1,186,881 and project cost 2,198,370. Fire department alarm system bids were authorized, with an estimated cost near 5,000, to replace the current notification setup. The council discussed use of a six-member vote to suspend the three-reading rule.

TV Cable, Inc City Safety Service Dwight Robinson Hocking Robinson Curtis St Hastings- Hooper Streets Monticello Oakmont Gerald Mollica Mollica Michael Molchan Tad Grover Carpenter and East State Streets Marathon Oil Co City Planning Commission Common Pleas Court Paul E Donna M. Brown Athens South Green Chicago Charles Dalton Council Harry Crewson

Athens Cagers Honored With Kiwanis Banquet

Members of the Athens High School basketball team, cheerleaders, trainers and managers were honored at the Kiwanis Basketball banquet. Guest speakers Joe Tait and coach Charles McAfee praised the team and individual members for the 16 2 season while naming honorees from varsity and junior squads.

Athens Kiwanis Max Kinneer Joe Tait Woub Radio-Tv Charles McAfee Tait McAfee Steve Skinner Jeff Linscott Randy Chiki Dan Baur Greg Hull Roger Bentley Dennis Rapp Tom Hess Randy Bohn Gary Welch Tom Wagner Bob Handiey Mike Noel Dan Wickerham Betty Gene Wheaton Peggy Biggs Janet Crossen Judy Muscari Darla Dunkle Beckie King Grace Miller Linda Wilkinson Kathy Kyotten Kathy Wallace Anne Hoffee

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