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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1967

Page

2

OU Employes' Request Is Tabled By Council

The Inter-University Council meeting at Bowling Green University today held the request for payroll deduction of AFSCME union dues in abeyance. Ohio University officials will study employee status and legislative authorization before any action, as the Ferguson act and civil service rules shape the decision.

Ohio University Inter-University Council Bowling Green University Robert H. Barnett Vernon R. Alden Council 21 American Federation of State Afl-Cio University Council Alden Barnett Inter University Council Ohio Uni Ohio Universities

Gas Company Honors Safe Motoring Awards How Many Years

Employees of Columbia Gas of Ohio were honored at a safe driving awards meeting totaling 338 years of safe operation. Attendees included Police Chief Fred James and Sheriff Harold Shields with district and safety officials. Notables named include E. F. Rothel 30 years Paul Perry 27 years and G. R. McKinnis 24 years, plus many others with 1 to 19 years. A severe nose bleed sent Virgil Baker to Sheltering Arms Hospital after the event.

Columbia Gas Ohio Fred James Harold Shields Thomas Chesser Athens George Claar E. F. Rothel Paul Perry G. R. McKinnis Virgil Baker Avon PL Sheltering Arms Hospital Court St

Senior Class Dinner At Ohio University Set

President Vernon R. Alden will be featured speaker at Ohio University's Senior Class challenge kickoff dinner at Lakeview Community Center at 6 30 p m Tuesday. The seniors aim for a 25 000 graduation gift to the university with Steven L. Gold as master of ceremonies. James A. Boneek and Clarence P. Bryan will give remarks.

Vernon R. Alden Ohio University Lakeview Community Center University Steven L. Gold James A. Boneek Clarence P. Bryan Alumni Association Board of Directors Gold

Snow heavy in Athens area causes multiple accidents

A heavy snowfall crippled area roads with numerous crashes Friday morning across Athens County. Four snow related accidents负 including two semis overturned near Coolville at Routes 56 and 7负 required highway patrol response. Athens police logged three snow tied crashes with no injuries. Two drivers were injured in a Thursday crash on Route 93 in Hocking County, and other fender benders occurred on Rome Two Road and Route 33 near The Plains. Snow depth was about a half inch with temperatures 11 to 29 degrees. main highways were slick though city streets moved slowly.

Athens Area Coolville Athens Hocking County Clint Ledford Logan James W. Mohler Ledford Grant R. Dunfee Guysville Sheltering Arms Hospital Rome Willie T. Jones Reedsville Route 1 The Plains Linda Beth Collins Cc. L. Colmer U.S

Little Hocking Crash Claims Jackson Man

A Jackson truck driver Clyde E. Slayter, 44, died early today when his steel hauling truck went over a bridge railing and plunged 70 feet into the Little Hocking River on Route 50 in Washington County. The truck collided with a car driven by 16 year old Christopher Carpenter of near Ble?re, who was not injured. Slayter suffered multiple injuries.

Little Hocking Jackson Route 50 Washington County Marietta Post Clyde E. Slayter Little Hocking River Slayter Christopher Carpenter Blepre

Post Office Job Slated At Stewart

A contract for a new post office at Stewart was awarded to Ch-Ro-Jan Inc of Magnolia. The 1,014 square foot building sits on Route 329 with 4,400 square feet of parking. Construction completes by Aug. 13 with a 20 year lease at 1,895 dollars annually. Magnolia firm among six bidders.

Stewart Ch-Ro-Jan, Inc Magnolia

Regional Council Receives Corporation Charter in Athens

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Council gains a non profit charter issued by Secretary of State Ted W. Brown in Athens. Trustees include B. B. Mills Jackson Carl Dahlberg Weilston and Bernard Fultz of Middleport with C. R. Hubbard of Nelsonville named as statutory agent.

Southeastern Ohio

Proposed World of Work Course Stirs Athens High Controversy

Parents at New Athens High raise concerns over a required two year World of Work course that would limit electives and affect college prep. The plan would group students into five phases with pass fail options and apply a non graded system to accommodate individual needs. Contention centers on graduation units and elective loss, while officials defend phased classes and elective options.

Athens High School Ning Richard Stacy Fred Chase Ronald Mills Stacy Mills

Beasley Named Defendant In Chicago Firm Suit

A Chicago firm sues Fred R. Beasley of Athens and Beasley Gilbert Inc to collect 10794.28 claiming Beasley guaranteed Gilbert Grocery In Portsmouth and held an ownership stake enabling credit for contracts. The suit notes Gilbert's changed name to Beasley Gilbert and ongoing sales until Jan 6 with no payments made.

Beasley Chicago Ill Common Pleas Court Fred R. Beasley Athens, Wilson and Co Dunn and Bradstreet Gilberts, Inc Portsmouth Beasley-Gilberts, Inc Beasley and Beasley- Gilbert, Inc Beasley- Gilbert Gilbert Grocery F. J. Beasley Co

Area Traffic Court traffic fines list

A ledger of area traffic court dispositions shows numerous youths and adults from Ontario Cleveland Belpre Athens Coalville Nelsonville The Plains and Albany Route 2 Fines range from five to thirty dollars and include suspensions driving rights and sign or distance violations Police officials handled the cases with varied penalties.

Jack Bradley Ontario Canada Evan Elwood Ambrosi Les Wayne Baskind Cleveland Robert David Little Belpre Thomas M. Murphy Fairview Ave Joseph C. Grumbles Smith St Frank F. Bernosky Jr Frank Bernosky Sr Athens James Vernon Johnson Florence King Terry Leroy Deem James Dee Michael Roy Bolin Margaret Bolin the Plains

Suspension Appeal Over 21 Day Liquor Permit Ban

Wilbur Wallace owner of Athens Beer and Wine Store on N Court St filed a notice of appeal in Common Pleas Court challenging the State Liquor Commission decision of November 8. The 21 day suspension starting March 6 was appealed as unreasonable and based on a guilty plea made without foresight.

Wilbur Wallace Common Pleas Court Wallace Athens N. Court St State Liquor Commission State Board

Athens Man Is Promoted To Social Security Officer

Ronald J. Kennedy of Athens has been named officer in charge of the Lancaster Social Security office. The Ohio University graduate replaces a supervisor transferred to Cleveland. Kennedy has six years with the Social Security Administration and has worked in Dayton Lima and Columbus offices. He and his wife Jo Ann have two children, Kevin and Craig.

Ronald J. Kennedy Owen Kennedy Route 338 Lancaster

Rescheduled lectures set for March 2 at venues

Dean Charles Graves of the University of Kentucky Architecture College will lecture at St Seigfred auditorium on March 2. Ohio University Kennedy Lecturer Dr. Harry D Huskey, computer development expert, will speak Thursday March 2 at 8:15 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium, replacing the previously announced March 7 date.

Charles Graves College of Architecture University of Kentucky St Seigfred Auditorium Ohio University Kennedy Harry D. Huskey Memorial Auditorium

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted: Mrs. James Gates Millfield Virgil G Baker Athens Judy Smith Athens Mrs Hazel Burke Albany Route 4 Edgar Wilson The Plains. Dismissed: Rex Clark Mrs Wallace Foreman Mary Caster Joann Hatch Mrs Allyn Riznikove and daughter Mrs Gene Bradford and son Sherman Pratt Gene Martin.

James Gates Millfield Virgil G. Baker Athens Judy Smith Hazel Burke Albany Edgar Wilson the Plains Rex Clark Wallace Foreman Mary Caster Joann Hatch Allyn Riznikove Gene Bradford Sherman Pratt Gene Martin

Miss Smith elected to Miami University honor society Phi Beta Kappa

Miss Joyce Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Smith of 7 Cable Lane has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Miami University. A senior in arts and sciences she is active in French and history honoraries and Delta Gamma. Her undergrad focus is International Relations Asian Studies and she earned the dean's list highest honor. William D Paige begins a nine week student teaching assignment at State University College Oswego NY and will teach in Mexico NY.

Joyce Smith Clayton Smith Cable Lane Miami University Miss Smith College of Arts and Sciences Delta Gamma Miami William D. Paige F. Theodore Paige Hooper Sr State University College Oswego N. Y Mexico

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