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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1969

Page

9

Athens Ohio adopts capital improvement and parking funds ordinance

Ordinance No 9 14 69 passed February 17 1967 appropriates 25829 80 from the Capital Improvement Fund to Lamar Drive Joneswood Drive and Terrace Drive improvement funds and 37500 from Off Street Parking Fund No 1 for architect fees in the Municipal Parking Garage project declaring an emergency.

Capital Improvement Fund LAMAR_ DRIVE Joneswood Drive Terrace Drive Athens Ohio LaMar Drive Joneswood Avor

Heart Fund drive in Nelsonville raises 461 dollars

Nelsonville residents contributed 461 dollars to the Heart Fund campaign. door to door canvassing by the Heart Fund committee led by David DeVore netted 446.30 from Sunday sales, with 14.70 collected by Boy Scout Troop 69 at events around the high school and Public Square.

Nelsonville Heart Fund David DeVore Nelsonville York DeVore Heart Banks

Nelsonville Water Plant Debate Faces 20 Year Need

Citizens weigh the expansion and rehab plan for the Nelsonville water treatment and pumping station to meet demand through 1985. Engineers warn the current plant, designed for river water, faces leakage losses and a need to double capacity to 1000 gallons per minute while preserving supply.

Floyd G. Browne Water Department

Ordinance Authorizes City Architect for Building Remodel

Ordinance 0 13 49 passed February 17 1969 authorizes the City Service Safety Director to hire an architect to prepare plans for remodeling the second floor of the City Building in Athens Ohio. The measure declares an emergency after passage and approval by the Mayor Tad Grover attested by Raymond Shepard Mayor.

City Service Safety Athens Ohio Tad Grover Patricia B. Betz Raymond Shepard

Retired Fire Chief Dana Windon Observes 87th Birthday

Nelsonville retirement scene notes Dana Windon turning 87 at home on 69 Fayette Street. He has been largely confined to his residence in recent weeks as his health remains a concern. Angel Cordero, the 1968 riding champion, rode 66 winners in 39 racing days at Hialeah Florida last year.

Nelsonville Dana Windon Fayette St Angel Cordero Hialeah Fla

Nelsonville Junior High Bands to Perform Concert

Nelsonville York Junior High bands directed by Miss Kathryn McCoy will give a concert Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Nelsonville Junior High auditorium. Cadet band and Junior High Band will perform with a clarinet quartet Merrilee Kunzman Donna Doyle Jackie Cox and Ginny Carter and the Living Souls singing group featuring Kim Dexter Meg Hubble Ginny Carter Betsy Shearer.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Kathryn McCoy Nelsonville Junior High Illinois Music Man Merrilee Kunzman Donna Doyle Jackie Cox Ginny Carter the Living Souls Kim Dexter Meg Hubble Betsy Shearer

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges List

Hospital records show admissions including Rev Kenneth Wollard Nelsonville Don Smith Buchtel Mrs Dorothy Wells McArthur Mrs Mary Vollmer Logan Rev Gus Graham Athens Mrs Eunice Dodds Nelsonville Master Joseph Phillips Nelsonville Curtis Smathers Carbon Hill Mrs Edith Wright Glouster Miss Kathy Davis New Straitsville Mrs Melvena Lauser Jackson ville Mrs Lena Campbell Murray City Mrs June Polley Nelsonville Mrs Maxine Dickens Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Orpha Michael Athens Route 2 Mrs Dorothy Staley Chauncey Mrs Janet Lowery Newark Route 3 and discharges listing Joseph Bighouse David Davis Dwight Cozad Fred Coomer Joe Burch Anna Canter Linda Smith John Lash Don Smith Patricia Warren Joy Jo Linton Reverend Kenneth Wollard William Murphy Luella Ward Velma Harsh Elizabeth Carter Earl W Minton

Kenneth Wollard Nelsonville Don Smith Buchtel Dorothy Wells McArthur Mary Vollmer Logan Gus Graham Athens Eunice Dodds Joseph Phillips Curtis Smathers Carbon Hill Edith Wright Glouster Kathy Davis New Straitsville Melvena Lauser Jacksonville Lena Campbell Murray City June Polley Maxi Patricia Warren Joy Jo Linton William Murphy Luella Ward Velma Harsh Elizabeth Carter Earl W. Minton

Mailmen Watch for NCAA and NIT Bids in Tight Race

Top 20 teams face critical bids as UCLA, Kentucky, and Purdue seek secure NCAA spots. North Carolina, Davidson, and St. John’s contend for at large invitations while LaSalle eyes a strong finish amid probation. Louisville and Drake notch key conference results as others chase titles across leagues.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press NCAA UCLA Kentucky Purdue North Carolina South Carolina Davidson St. John’s New York Duquesne LaSalle West Chester Lew Alcindor Oregon Bruins Washington State Pete Maravich Louisiana State Tennessee Rick Mount Northwestern Boilmakers Ohio State Iowa Santa Clara San Jose State UC Santa Barbara Broncos San Jose Citadel Virginia Tech Colgate

Athens Girls Ready for Meigs Invitational Tourney

Athens high school girls basketball team prep for the Second Annual Meigs Invitational Tournament starting March 8 after finishing the regular season 7-1. They beat Gallipolis 37-21 to avenge their only loss, led by Jo Wood with 16 and Janet Crossen with 8. Team members include Jo Wood Janet Crossen Jane Clark Sharon Darnell Debbie Childress Janeen Sands Sue Reed Babe Urbach Terri Merriman Joan Kempton Kathy McGirr Jill Crossen.

Athens Meigs Gallipolis Jo Wood Janet Crossen Martha Cornwell Kathy Saunders Janet Cross

Two Liquor Charges Heard In Municipal Court

Two persons appeared in municipal court Monday on liquor law violations at the A P store. Ada P. McCaskey pleaded in nocent with bond set at 33 dollars and a 9 a.m. March 5 hearing. Diane L. Wells pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs for attempting to purchase liquor at the A P.

Ada P. McCaskey A&p Diane L. Wells

Jacksonville Man Cited For Taking Police Car

Jacksonville police arrested Robert Kuhne 30 for driving a police car without permission and resisting arrest. He was fined 100 dollars and costs on each charge in mayor's court and jailed in lieu of the fines.

Jacksonville Robert Kuhne

Marshall Frosh Hand Ohio Frost a 72 60 Setback

Marshall Frosh defeated Ohio Bobkittens 72 to 60 in a home finale. Russell Lee led Marshall with 35 points and 12 rebounds while Ohio’s Rangy Tom Corde scored 25. Ohio shot 33.8 percent to Marshall’s 39.4 percent and outrebounded 55 to 53.

Marshall University Ohio Bobkittens Little Thundering Herd Dale Bandy Ohio Frosh Dayton Bowling Green Marshall Bobbittens Little Herd Russell Lee Tom Corde Bob Howell Howell Marshall Frosh Debbia Lewis Clark R. Lee Vanover McKinney Hoelzie Bertalan Furman Perry Dugai Corde Pouley Chambers Thorn Rumpke

Land Offer For Airport Withdrawn

Bids to build a county airport were not opened as scheduled because the land near Webb Summit on the Hocking Perry county line was unavailable. Barton A Holl of Logan Clay Products Co withdrew an offer to donate land after it was found the state would not approve access to clay and oil properties across the proposed air strip. Holl offered to contribute toward another site if the state approval issue could be resolved. The project planned to use 100000 dollars from the state plus local industry and individual contributions.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Watson Wolfe State Health Department Hocking LOGAN Webb Summit Hocking-Perry County Barton A. Holl Logan Clay Products Co Holl Airport Authority State of Ohio

Hocking Valley Hospital Births List

New Straitsville couple Mr. and Mrs Delbert Wade welcome a son. Logan residents Mr. and Mrs James Harrison greet a daughter. Additional births include Miss Julia Barnett Mrs Harold Nihiser Mrs Julia Brown Mrs Russell Howdyshell and daughter Mrs James Adcock Mrs Ruth Pierce Harry Dis bennett Mrs Eugene Taulbee Wesley Cannon Paul Gilkey.

Delbert Wade New Straitsville James Harrison Logan Julia Barnett Harold Nihiser Julia Brown Russell Howdyshell James Adcock Ruth Pierce Harry Disbennett Eugene Taulbee Wesley Cannon Paul Gilkey

Yarbrough edges Glotzbach in Daytona 500 debate over tire change

Lee Roy Yarbrough claimed his biggest payoff in eight years of stock car racing as Daytona 500 winner Charli Glotzbach faced debate over a late tire change. In Tucson, Lee Trevino won the Tucson Open for $100,000. he noted putting is like a wife and added his win marked a pro tour milestone.

Daytona Beach Fla Lee Roy Yarbrough Pittorns Charli Glotzbach Tucson Ariz Lee Trevino el Paso

High School Class AA Tournaments Results Summary Albany to Van Wert

High School Class AA tournament scores across Ohio state sites including Warren Local, Oak Hill, Bainbridge, Lucasville, Columbus, Bedford, Poarmo, Mansfield, Bluffton, Lima, Rossford, Bowling Green, Sandusky, Norwalk, Ashland, Youngstown, Warren, Toledo, and more. Notable tallies include Gallipolis 101 over Rock Hill 41 and Marion Harding 78 over Gallien 5. Other results show close games and blowouts across multiple districts with teams like St. Ignatius, St. Francis Central, and Wooster appearing in various matchups.

Albany Warren Logan Marietta Belpre Oak Hill Gallipolis Rock Hill South Point Vinton County Bainbridge Lancester Greenfield Lucasville Portsmouth Lrenten Columbus Teays Valley Goondview Bexley North Pleasant View DeSales Whitehall Mr. Vernon Richwood North Union Groveport West Utica Bedford Cleveland East Tech Nardonius Poarmo Cleve St. Ignatius Hayes Brecksville Holy Name Mansfield Marion Harding Gallien Bluffton Lima Senior Lima Shawnee Central Catholic Delphos Loke Bowling Green Weouseon Anthony Wayne Rosaford Napoleon Fort Jennings Lincolnwiew Sandusky Bellevue Norwalk Tiffin Calvert Sandusky Perkins Huron Ashland Sanior Youngstown Ursuline Brama

Nelsonville Education Board and Alumni Meet This Week

The Tri-County District Joint Vocational High School board will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Vocational High School board room. Nelsonville High School Alumni Association officers and directors will meet Tuesday at 8 p m at President Robert Wilsons home on St Charles Street. The annual alumni banquet is set for May 31.

Board of Education Tri-County Joint Vocational High School and Technical Institute Vocational High School Nelsonville High School Alumni Association Robert Wilson St. Charles Street

18 Year Old Charged With Flask Violation

Nelsonville police arrested Stanley E. Barnhart 18 at 165 West Franklin Street for having an open flask on a public street. He was seen drinking from a beer bottle on Hocking Street. Hearing set for Friday at 8 30 p m in Nelsonville Mayor s Court.

Nelsonville Stanley E. Barnhart West Franklin St Barnhart Hocking

Wisconsin Dominates Ohio State in Buckeyes Series Finale

Wisconsin crushed Ohio State 12-0 on Saturday as Bert DeHate tallied four goals and Bob Poffenroth added two. Ohio State goalie Wayne Marshall recorded 35 saves amid a broad Badger onslaught. The weekend sweep leaves Wisconsin 21-8-1 while Ohio State falls toward a 10-15-1 mark.

Badgers Bobcats Cats Wisconsin Ohio Wayne Marshall Badger Bert DeHate DeHate Bob Poffenroth The

Wren Named to Executive Committee of ACCBC

Bob Wren, longtime Ohio University baseball coach and assistant athletic director, was chosen for a four year term on the Executive Committee of the American Association of College Baseball Coaches representing District Four. He has 363 wins and 126 losses in 20 seasons, eight MAC titles, 11 All-Americans, and 40 former players in professional baseball.

Bob Wren Ohio University American Association of College Baseball Coaches Wren Ohio Indiana Michigan Ilinois Wisconsin Minnesota National Collegiate Athletic Association Los Angeles Calif

Man Cited for Running Red Light in Nelsonville

Robert H. Weber, 20, of Cleveland, was cited for violating a traffic light in Nelsonville. He pleaded guilty in Mayor's Court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Robert H. Weber Renwood Drive Cleveland

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