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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1964

Page

2

Three Urban Renewal Projects In Progress

The city UR office runs three programs with Candeub Fleissig and Associates guiding Ohio University on a 34.4 acre South Green land plan near the golf course. Richard Beagle says general areas for dormitory and classroom use will be outlined with completion in about two months. A survey of area families and a forecast of housing rehousing resources follow, while local landowners seek more funds per lot. Bruce Johnson of Candeub Fleissig works on a preliminary relocation report and housing availability within two to three weeks.

Candeub, Fleissig and Associates Ohio University South Green Ohio U Richard Beagle Candeub-Fleissig University Beagle Chicago Bruce Johnson Johnson

Beginning To Get The Drift In Athens Snow Continues

After a one day break, Athens saw another light snowfall with temperatures below freezing. U S Observer C L Colmer estimates the latest snow about a half inch. This marks the sixth day in seven with snow, while Sunday brought sun and a high of 41, the first clear day since last Tuesday. The morning low dipped to 20 as of 10 am the temperature only rose four degrees.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Junior High Assemblies Set This Week

An Athens Junior High will host a NASA space program assembly Tuesday focusing on rocketry and projectiles. Thursday a gypsy flamenco group Los Malerbas performs morning, highlighting Spain and Latin American cultural influences through songs and dances.

Athens National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Los Malerbas Spain Mexico Cuba Venezuela Colombia Argentina Alfredo Ortery

Sugar Creek House Fire Damages Detailed

Fire at the John Vincent residence in Sugar Creek caused 1500 in losses. Fire Chief Jack Hamer said a defective flue sparked the blaze, which volunteers contained after an alarm at 7 45 a m. The house suffered 1000 in damage and contents 500.

John Vincent Sugar Creek Chauncey - Dover Jack Hamer Hamer

County Court Rules on Force Account Road Work Policy

Judge Bolin explains that counties may use force account to build roads and bridges only under county supervision with county materials and equipment, and that public bidding remains required for major projects unless legislature changes the rule. The decision names county officials including Engineer Harry Dust and commissioners J. W. Whaley and others.

Bolin Harry Dust Dust Ohio Bridge Champion Bridge Co

Marietta College Dean’s List Includes Two Local Students

Among students qualifying for the Dean's List at Marietta College for the first semester were Daniel H. Stright Jr son of Mr and Mrs Daniel H Stright Athens Route 1 and Conrad A Diehl son of Mr and Mrs C O Diehl Chester Hill.

Marietta Marietta College Daniel H. Stright, Jr Daniel H Stright Athens Conrad A. Diehl C. O. Diehl Chesterhill

Winter Camporee Set for Scouts at Camp Lowman

A tentative schedule for the Boy Scouts winter camporee at Camp Lowman in Athens was announced by Wayne Wessels, camping chairman of the Hocking District. Registration 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday with lunch, 12 to 5 p.m. activities and conservation project, log seat building, campfire, then supper 5 to 7. Evening campfire at 8 with awards. Sunday morning church services and break up between 10 and 12.

Boy Scouts Camp Lowman Athens Wayne Wessels Hock- Hocking

OCS Program Details Given Guardsmen

The Ohio National Guard officer candidate school program will be shown Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Athens armory. The public may attend. Captain James F. Schweikert says the class targets Southeastern Ohio guard units. The 14 week end and two two week training sessions lead to reserve officer commissions. the next class starts in May and graduates in June 1965.

Ohio National Guard Athens Ohio James F. Schweikert National Guard

Ohio University Picks Belmont County Branch Site

Ohio University's Belmont County branch will be established on a 270 acre site three miles east of St Clairsville. The university has operated a Belmont County branch in Martins Ferry since 1957 and trustees chose the new site after comparing both locations. Dr. Vernon R. Alden said long range planning starts this spring.

Ohio University Belmont County St. Clairsville University Martins Ferry Vernon R. Alden

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

A list of individuals connected to Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes detailing births and dismissals. Names include Mr and Mrs Sam Thompson of Guysville Route 1 with a son, and several Athens area residents with spouses and children. Other listed names include Ruth B Warner, Margaret Blake, Martha Niccolls, Patricia Meeks, and David Ley among others.

Sam Thompson Guysville Max Schwarzel Athens Ruth B. Warner Margaret Blake Cassville Martha Niccolls Clarence Penrod Patricia Meeks Albany David Ley

Firemen Respond To Smoke At Union Grill

City firemen rushed to Nick Parkis Union Grill at 18 West Union Street at 10 28 p m Sunday as smoke filled the restaurant and upstairs hallway. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said the likely cause was dust in the heat duct from a ceiling heater.

Nick Parkis Union Grill Union St Charles Dalton

Student Hurt While Playing Basketball

James E. Rice, 19, of 16S Congress St., suffered a possible fractured right ankle while playing basketball at Grover Center. The city fire department emergency squad splinted the ankle and transported Rice to Hudson Health Center.

James E. Rice Congress St Grover Center City Fire Department Hudson Health Center

Three Year Old Found After Police Report

City police said the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Rousey at 107 East State Street was reported missing about 8 30 a m Monday. The girl in slacks and a sweater was found near 83 Franklin Avenue a few minutes later, a patrolman said.

Hugh Rousey E. State St Franklin Ave

Athens Boy In Governor Scout Report

Ronald Graham 12 son of Mr and Mrs H J Graham 3 McGuffey Lane chosen to represent the Hock Hocking District in the annual Boy Scout report to the governor. He and his parents will travel to Columbus Tuesday to meet Governor Rhodes for a state house tour lunch and North American Aviation facilities visit. Roger Harris scout executive also represents the district.

Ronald Graham H. J. Graham McGuffey Lane Hock- Hocking Columbus Rhodes Statehouse

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