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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1968

Page

2

Rape Suspect Captured After Four Hours of Escape

Curtis Malone, 26, of Athens, escaped from Athens State Hospital at 2 18 am Wednesday and was captured at 6 20 am at a private home along Route 682. He faces rape charges for an alleged attack on an 18 year old Ohio University coed and was held on a 5,000 bond. A felony charge of unlawful escape was also filed.

Athens County Sheriff's Deputies Curtis Malone Currier St Athens Malone Athens State Hospital Ohio University Lower Plains Preston Hamon Robert Allen Dewitt Walker Charles Cochran Harold E. Shields Shields Athens County State Hospital Muni Dwight Kelly Washington Hall Kelly Municipal Court

Hesses Appeal Judgment Favoring OU Land Option

Mr and Mrs Albert E Hess of Albany Route 4 filed an appeal in the Fourth District Court of Appeals over a land option judgment in favor of Ohio University Fund Inc. Judge Bolin held the Hesses must deliver a warranty deed for 160 acres in Lee Township to OU Fund for 33000 dollars.

Albert E. Hess Albany Fourth District Court of Appeals Ohio University Fund, Inc Athens County Sity Fund, Inc Ohio University Ohio University Fund Hess James F. Shumaker Nelsonville Clerk of Common Pleas Court J. B. Vanity Jr

More Security With FALSE TEETH Advertisement

False teeth ads promise firmer dentures and easier eating by sprinkling FASTEETH on plates. It claims to reduce wobbling and denture breath, urges regular dental visits, and says PASTEETH is available at drug counters.

Snowy roads spark string of accidents in Athens County

Slippery highways after fresh snow led to 13 traffic crashes across Athens County. Six people were injured, including Lillie Rupe 41 and Freda Davis / Langsville and Richland Avenue crash near Canterbury Drive. Other collisions occurred on Route 3 Route 681 Route 92 and city streets with drivers charged for improper conduct.

Athens Richland Avenue Canterbury Drive Lillie Rupe Albany Linton Sickels Rupe Golden Stansbury Harrisonville Freda Davis Langsville Sickles Route 3 Roy E. Baker Gallipolis David Mantle Guysville Baker Hocking County Edward Mash Nelsonville Paul M. Meadows Geneva Barber Carbondale Logan Pratt Street E. State Street Lash Columbus Road Court Street

Award Paet on City Hall Renovation

Athens board of control awarded the renovation contract to General Masonry Contractors Inc of Marion. The low bid was 46 600 dollars. A representative will sign the contract in Athens as work could start soon. Exterior restoration and second floor remodeling planned to add space and possibly move council chambers.

Athens’ Board of Control General Masonry Contractors, Inc Marion Athens Safety Service Dwight Robinson City Hall Raymond Shepard City Council

Bids Opened on City UK Loan Notes in Athens

Athens city hall opened bids for interim financing on the South Green Urban Renewal project. Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co. of Chicago won with a 2.9 percent rate and a $21 premium on a $1,120,000 principal. Ten bids were received. two were rejected for incompleteness. The city council will meet to accept bids, contingent on HUD Chicago approval.

Athens City Hall South Green Robert J. L. Lee Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co Chicago Lee Athens Department of Housing and Urban Development

Bus Line Discussion Set Today

Mayor Raymond Shepard will meet Athens Community Improvement Corp officials to discuss a proposed city bus line. The talks focus on aiding James Morton Bus Co. Bucyrus to obtain four buses for three lines, with a $60,000 loan needed for purchases. A survey of community interest is planned. Shepard could not travel to Newark to observe a similar operation.

Raymond Shepard Athens Community Improvement Corp Shepard James Morton Bus Co Bucyrus Newark

Nelsonville Man Loses Driving Rights

Judge Franklin Sheeter suspended six months of driving privileges for Russell O. White of 77 Robbins Rd Nelsonville after a Municipal Court hearing. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles ordered the suspension due to 12 points in two years from traffic violations. The suspension lasts until August 20.

Franklin Sheeter Russell O. White Robbins Rd Nelsonville Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles White

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