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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
2
Pope Paul VI in a Sunday blessing urged reverence for all babies, declaring the life of every child sacred whether in the womb or already within homes, schools, and churches, in a subtle critique of abortion.
Mrs. Rose Kennedy toured Corfu with Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on a Sunday visit. The party included Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. and Christina Onassis, flying from Scorpios, the Onassis refuge off the Ionian coast.
London report says Gina Lollobrigida meets rumors about fiancé George Kaufman who she plans to marry. She defends him by stating his family owns many properties in America and that he will support her lavish lifestyle.
The forecast predicts snow flurries for the Southwest and Great Lakes on Monday, showers in the Northwest, rain in the South, and cold in the Midwest. Yesterday’s high was 27 and low 12, with minimal precipitation month to date.
Students returned to classrooms across Southeastern Ohio after Christmas break. Ohio University begins registration today with first classes tomorrow. Alexander Local and Vinon County districts, closed early due to finances, face uncertain futures and must make up time to meet 180 required school days.
Phillip G. Kahler begins as new field executive for the Hock-Hocking Scout District and will be welcomed at a district round table. The 7:30 p.m. Thursday meeting at Bethel United Methodist Church features cubmasters and Webelos leaders with Gus Cross in charge and den mothers session led by Mrs. James Tedrow.
Fire department emergency squadmen responded to two calls on Saturday afternoon and evening. At 3:36 p.m. James Lerner, 24, of Stewart, was treated at Sirleiner Steak House for a suspected medication overdose and transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital. At 6:34 p.m. Clifford Thompson, 69, of 45 Columbia Ave., received first aid for a cut to the back of his head and was taken to the hospital after tripping and falling while leaving a taxi at his home.
Four men were fined and two bonds forfeited in village court Saturday evening by Mayor Charles Le gar. Clarence Fife and Thomas Dorst of Pomeroy each paid 10 dollars plus costs for reckless driving and speeding respectively. Roy Neece of Middleport faced 15 dollars plus costs for speeding, and John Cleland of Racine 5 dollars plus costs for running a traffic light. Forfeitures: Donald Burnett of Lorain 18.70 and Howard Barber of Jackson 33.70 for speeding. Athens City School Board to hold reorganizational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the new high school.
State Highway Patrol officers investigated two Sunday crashes. Phyllis Owens received a failure to yield citation after her northbound car collided with Rob ert Laughery’s southbound vehicle on County Road 59 near Route 144, causing minor injuries to Laughery and passengers. A second crash near Burr Oak Lake on County Road 14 involved Ruth Campbell being injured in a Mohler area collision where Frank Gillispie’s car struck the Campbell auto. no citations were issued.
Athens County tax books open for 1969 real estate taxes. County Treasurer Olive Rose says the first half may be paid now the second half in June or the full year now. Statements mailed to property owners. final payment due February 20. Treasurer's office hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, closed Saturdays.
Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes list several staff and patients including Clyde Henderson Pomeroy Mary Grady Racine Ottie Wiseman Harrisonville Darrell Jenks Mason Fred Robinson Pomeroy Clara Roush Mason Mary Darnell Cheshire and Denver Artis Mason. Dismissed Mark Maurer Catherine Wise man James Dailey Ora Half hill Lewis Triplett Edith Swab Hattie Armes Clara Bumgard ner Eugene Whysell Pearl Lanning.
Logan Mayor Court fines and jails for driving under the influence include Charles B. Conrad 31 of 683 E Second St and Frank J Knotts 38 of Nelsonville each fined 150 dollars plus costs and three days in jail. Others fined include Robert L Flood 38 Logan Route 1 and Charles F Hicks 30 307 Friesner for disturbing the peace 10 for failure to maintain distance. Forfeited bonds include Bobby J Craigton 31 Lancaster 250 for DUI and Jeffrey L Stimson 18 Logan Route 1 20 for failure to maintain distance.
An ordinance for the preservation of public peace health and safety in Athens Ohio passes with President Harry G B Crewson and Council member Lenge Sheppard noted. Clerk Catherine Phillips attests the measure effective at the earliest legal date.
Athens High School sophomore Rob Bostrom won first place in the Holiday Open Tournament at Huntington West Virginia over the weekend. He topped 38 contestants, most adults, earning $20. His final match lasted six and a half hours. He was accompanied by fellow chess club member Mark Nostrant of Athens.
Elizabeth Edmundson Beckley of 192 E State Street Athens Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the Estate of Mar Arscott Edmundson known as Mary Edmundson. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated December 22 1969 Harold J Rose Athens County Common Pleas Court Probate Division.
Notice that J. B. You ity Jr of 42 Utah Place Athens Ohio has been appointed Executor of the Estate of Ruth B Stratton deceased of 17 Utah Place Athens Athens County Creditors must file in Common Pleas Court 122 15 1-12
The stockholders of the Athens County Savings and Loan Company will meet at 12 Mill Street Athens Ohio on January 20 1970 at 1 30 pm to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. Secretary W S W122 19
Sheltering Arms Hospital notes list multiple patients with family relations and addresses across Athens Albany Parkersburg Thornville and Parkersburg W Va. names include Mrs William Secoy Susan Bennett Mrs Marland Perry James Lerner Anita Bell Raymond Parsons Mrs Glen Harris Frances Weisenbach Donald Brown William Wilson Gary Minerd and family others.
City of Athens Ohio adopts emergency ordinance to vacate a portion of East Mulberry Street in the South Green Urban Renewal Project area. The measure preserves city easements for utilities and finances the renewal effort with immediate effect. Mayor Raymond Shepard approves. Clerk Catherine Phillips attests.
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