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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1962
Page
3
Sheriff Harold Shields discussed a reduction in juvenile delinquency aided by scouting activities during an evening talk with local scouts. The event highlighted youth programs as a factor in improving behavior and community safety.
Gregory Bates, an Ohio University freshman from Bellefontaine, was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possession and discharge of fireworks at Lincoln Hall dormitory. A one month probation with 25 dollars suspended was imposed. Geraldine Singer, Hubbard resident, was found guilty of failing to yield right of way and received a 20 dollar fine with one week probation.
A stocky black and white cow has been roaming the New England region for two days. Thomas Buckley told the sheriff that the cow was seen on his farm this week. The sheriff's office had not received any missing cow reports by Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Donald Collins of Athens welcome a son. Admissions include Mrs Charles Chapman Nelsonville Conrad Zimmerman New Marshfield Route 1 Harold E Darnell Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Tony Smith Chesterhill and Mrs Paul McKinney Chauncey and daughter Maphet Hunter Nelsonville Route 1 Marilyn Ewan Athens.
Athens County Chapter of the National Foundation announces a new Birth Defects Aid Program. Mrs. Goff Dunfee serves as Chairman with Mrs. Harry Graham as Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Herbert Whanger as Treasurer, and Mrs. William Butler as Secretary.
Athens County 4-H enrollment reached 736 youths in 43 clubs in 1961, up 34 percent from 1960. Completion rate stood at 84 percent with 619 finishing projects, while trees planted by members rose 300 percent to fifteen thousand. County 4-H Council bought a program camera. Davis to study at Ohio State University returning mid March.
The Route 50 crash near Coolville sent two passengers to Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. Alvin Williams 40 of Columbus suffered a fractured knee and Danny Reed 15 of Coolville a strained back. The driver Everett Calaway 18 of Coolville was cited for conditional speed.
James Rea King, 31, of The Plains pled guilty in Municipal Court to leaving the scene of an accident and was fined 75 dollars plus costs. He also paid 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center after previously entering a not guilty plea and posting bond for today’s appearance.
Common Pleas Court ordered an investigation of the case involving Robert Rush of Malta. In February 1960 he pleaded guilty to non support and was placed on probation. He appeared in court recently charged with violation of probation with bond set at 500 dollars.
World War I veterans plan an 8 p.m. meeting at the American Legion home with Commander Charles R. Kinison announcing officer installation and plans for a mid winter departmental meeting. The auxiliary led by Mrs. John Cox will meet in a separate room at the same time.
Sheriff Harold Shields says the county jail and its new addition should be fully operational by February 1 with a Friday cleanup by the contractor. Radio and phone equipment will move from the courthouse to the sheriff’s new office once the crew finishes. Prisoners will transfer from Hocking County jail and the sheriff will move his family to the new residence around January 20. Immunizations at the Athens City County Health Department occur Saturdays from 9 to 11 AM, corrected from prior notice.
The Department of Natural Resources invites 4 H and FFA youth who completed projects in 1961 to apply for 200 free trees per member. Eligible participants must select a single species, bring landowner details, and file by January 22. Extra trees may be bought at about one cent each in 1000 lots, with delivery alongside the free trees.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes a transfer from Mabel Justin Ogg of Rome Township Athens County to Stella Poston Kline at the same address.
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