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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
2
The Athens City District board of education adopted a 1968 appropriation totaling 2,119,865, up 298,352 from 1967. The plan lists 1,285,200 local taxes and 670,450 state foundation aid, with several hires and a new non graded curriculum evaluator. A dress code for Athens High, seats bid for the new gym, and advances on taxes were approved.
At Athens High the World of Work course was made an elective after parents opposed a required two year or one year plan. Principal Richard Stacy said scheduling conflicts in the new building prevented the course, which would have affected about 300 students. The board kept 13 required credits, exceeding state minimums, with 20 total units planned for 1970 71 and modular scheduling expected to yield 22 23 units per student.
Athens Kiwanis Club heard Carl Thielmann outline the new Sheltering Arms Hospital project on West Union Street. The $4.5 million three story plus ground floor facility aims to open by August 1969 with 125 beds, long term care, a pharmacy, occupational therapy, advanced X ray and TV monitoring, and potential expansion to seven stories for 400 patients. Mayor Raymond Shepard announced a contract for a 1968 model auto to replace the 1962 vehicle, with Ray Riggs Inc. named for the purchase and trade-in.
Two construction workers Melvin Spears Hillard and Steve Fabyan 20 of Columbus were injured when falling from step ladders while installing sprinkler piping at Lawhead Press 900 East State Street. Spears suffered a broken pelvis broken left leg severe head injuries and internal bleeding while Fabyan sustained a possible fracture of the right shoulder. They were taken first to Sheltering Arms Hospital then transferred to University Hospital Columbus.
No injuries occurred when two cars collided on Route 33 north of Nelsonville Monday night. Irene C. Westfall, 47, Malta, was cited for improper passing after attempting to pass a southbound car driven by Mary L. Wend, 26, Nelsonville Route 2 during a left turn.
Capt. John Basil Cartland of England’s Oxford University will discuss The Way Out in Vietnam A European View in Athens on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ohio University Red Room. The history scholar and WW I officer, once General Wavell’s intelligence officer in North Africa, will speak to the public, sponsored by the Government Club and the Political Club.
Three new small claims suits were filed in Athens County Municipal Court by Shafer Lumber Co. against Ed Naylor of Nelsonville Herb Hooper of 72 Mound Street and Gene Gassel of 11 Granville Avenue. Judge Franklin Sheeter noted a new state law allows up to 150 dollars in small claims and self representation. Court clerk Lavina Sycks said 13 small claims have been filed to date and will be set on the docket. John W. Luman Jr. of Athens Route 2 appeared, pled innocent to driving while intoxicated, and posted a 500 dollar bond for an appearance Wednesday.
Kenneth Ackerman told Athens County Commissioners that the Hollister community water project is delayed due to sponsors failing to produce a concrete engineering estimate. FHA funds are approved and enough customers have signed up, while Harry Dust said the county gave a blanket permission to cross county roads where pipes would be laid. Residents plan to obtain treated water from Burr Oak reservoir flowing along Route 78.
Dr William R McGraw of Ohio University has been named chairman of the Commission on Standards of the American Educational Theater Association He is associate director of Off Campus Academic Programs and associate professor of theater at Ohio University The commission will set up standards and oversee evaluations of educational theater programs in the United States McGraw will represent Ohio's College of Fine Arts and the American Educational Theater Association at a January 26 27 meeting in St Louis Missouri with leaders from the National Association of School of Art and the National Association of Schools of Music to plan procedures for an accrediting body for fine arts in cooperation with the National Commission on Accrediting
Clarence Williams of Guysville pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. Helen J. Six of Athens and Daniel Tolson of Millfield were found guilty on related charges with costs assessed. Jack Connell, Ronald Winslow, and others faced speeding or unsafe driving charges with fines or warnings. Several names and places appear garbled but indicate multiple traffic case outcomes in a municipal court session.
The Athens Jaycees Bosses Night dinner at the Ohio University Inn will feature C William O Neill former Ohio governor and current Ohio Supreme Court Justice as keynote speaker. Also announced is the Distinguished Service Award finalists Daniel L Peterson Dr Jon Paul Tipton Robert L Weinfurther and Wallace Carlyle Taylor. Peterson is an OU assistant professor and former Missouri council head. Tipton lives in The Plains with an Athens office. Weinfurther Athens County superintendent of schools. Taylor Ohio University golf greenskeeper. Bosses Night honors local bosses. John Summel chairs the event with Ron McDade toastmaster. Firemen battled a small blaze at Alico Laundermat caused by wood used around a dryer. damage minor.
Dr. Harry Crewson Athens City Council president and Ohio University economics professor told Rotarians at the Ohio University Inn that Athens has made progress in four years but more must be done. He highlighted street improvements fire protection and higher city employee salaries funded by the city income tax which last year totaled 697000 dollars. He urged continued effort and predicted a forthcoming multi level parking facility to ease the long standing parking problem with construction starting this summer.
Athens County commissioners face funding gaps totaling 8375 with shortfalls in the sheriff funds for justice, municipal court staff, and a law library. They plan a Wednesday meeting to certify additional funds and prevent impairment of county functions. A jail cruiser trade and alley closure near the courthouse were discussed. Edwards to chair an agricultural extension records committee.
county office holders who spend county money for materials must obtain certification from the county auditor before purchases can be made. Auditor Harry Kessell notes the rule has long existed but was unevenly followed, including Athens. Certification will be required before payment and only if funds are available. forms will be provided.
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