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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1969

Page

2

Carpenter and community activities reported

Temple WSCS held at Mrs. Carl Crabtree home with Mrs. Mendal Jordan as program leader. Walter Jordan and Mike Laws on in a Parliamentary Procedure contest. Carpenter Baptist YP met at Lewis Smith home with Ronda Whittington leading. Families from Johnson City Salem Center and Flatwoods visited, plus a wedding in Rutland. John D. Miskell pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to verbal abuse of a police officer with a hearing set for Feb 4.

Dave Raynard Mark Randy Johnson City Tenn Robert Stout Faye Jordan Ida Dennison Salem Center Laverne Jordan Ed Hensley Flatwoods Jerry Culwell William Culwell Earl Starkey David Wiseman Harrisonville Roy Wiseman Rutland Dorsey Jordan Ralph Virginia Debra Turner Cecil Gillogly Athens Fern Gillogly John D. Miskell Talmadge

Seven Plead Innocent in Municipal Court

Seven defendants pleaded innocent today in Municipal Court on charges including disturbing the peace assault and battery and disorderly conduct. Defendants listed with addresses include Roger L Haring Doug W Faris Timothy J Curto Judy Sheets Carol Hampton Dana Sheets and Jessie Miellmer with specified bonds and Feb 5 hearings.

Roger L. Haring W. Mulberry St Athens Doug W. Faris I Timothy J. Curto N. McKinley St Judy Sheets Guysville Dana Sheets Bartlett Jessie Miellmer

Traffic Fines Issued by Municipal Court

A list of speeding and traffic violation fines across multiple Columbus area defendants. Notable names include Earl W Wines and Lewis F Thivener with fines ranging from 10 to 15 dollars plus costs, plus offenses such as failure to stop, insecure load, and excessive speed.

Earl W. Wines Columbus Delbert F Turner Broun Glouster Maurice V. Thomas Lewis F Thivener Helen M. Stright New Marshfield Paul D. Saunders Logan Vernon A. Krupp Mansfield Earl W. Chesser Joseph C. Christy Albany Thomas W Carsey Athens Gary M. Stenlund Virgil E. Westtaill Longbottom Hugh D. Woit Willie Wilson William L. Hoffee Robert §. Mathews Matthew A. Kinnen Guysville David E. Brigner Richard N. Christian Nelsonville Clark A Oeh Centerville Jas D. Dilkone Dayton William H. Gepee St Clairsville David W. Stockburger North Canton

Four Fined Nine Forfeit In Hocking County Court

In Hocking County Court Judge James Stilwell fined four defendants Saturday and nine bonds were forfeited. Names include James Wayne Ogg for unsafe vehicle and fines for speeding, improper turn, improper lane usage, and unsafe vehicle with various bond amounts.

Kenneth Marvin Holland Toledo Robert William Hursh Worthington Allen Paul Knight Haydenville Harold W. VanBibber Nelsonville Robert E. Wilson Columbus John P. Summel Athens John T. Donahue Westerville David A. Colliton Laurelville Kenneth G. Mitchell

Nelsonville court fines two drivers in backfire bus case

In Nelsonville mayor's court Lada L Hansford pleaded innocent to failing to secure a motor vehicle and was fined 15 dollars. The Nelsonville York City bus driver rolled backward after exiting and struck a car. Norma Jean Rarich pleaded guilty to ensuring clear distance and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. In Logan firemen responded to soot in a chimney at Virgil Spencer residence with no damage.

Nelsonville Lada L. Hansford Muifield Hansford Nelsonville-York City Norma Jean Rarich Campbell St Logan Virgil Spencer Glenview Heights

Defense seeks hearing on legality of narcotics search warrant

Michael Edgecombe and six others face narcotics charges after a raid on a Guysville Route 1 farmhouse. Attorney William Lavelle moves Com mon Pleas Court to suppress evidence, claiming the Oct. 12 warrant lacked probable cause and named no seized person, relying on hearsay rather than solid proof.

Common Pleas Court Sheriff's Department William Lavelle Michael David Edgecombe Guysville Lavelle Harold Shields Franklin Sheeter Sheeter

Innocent Plea Given Five To Be Arraigned

Charles Blackford 39 of Chauncy pleaded innocent in Common Pleas Court for non support of three children from Aug 4 to Oct 4 1968. Judge Bolin set trial by information. Five other indicted defendants will plead Tuesday at 9 30 a m. Two Ohio University students accused of breaking and entering the Quad Shop recently pleaded innocent in Municipal Court. Frederick Myers Fred Stone and others face arraignments on various charges. A new 1969 car was stolen from John Gibson Motor City lot after midnight Monday, per sheriff's deputies.

Charles Blackford Chauncey Common Pleas Blackford John Bolin C. F E. Berry Janice Rodgers the Plains Grand Ohio University University Terrace Joseph William Cross Jr Scott Quadrangle Frederick Floyd Myers Garnertsfelder Hall Fred C. Stone E. State St Albany Stone Raymond Conley Deanville Leeman Alltop Jr Coolville John Gibson Motor City Gibson's Lot Route 56 Athens

Tire Chain Sales Proffer Hard Winter Readiness

In Chicago area reports show early tire chain demand rising as dealers and distributors stock up. Hammond Indiana chair Roy G. Oliver says several winters of snow and ice spur purchases and a belief that harsher weather is ahead. The day’s high reached 22 degrees with a 17 degree low.

Chicago Midwest Roy G. Oliver Hammond, Ind Oliver

Middleport Cab Driver Arrested After Wreck

Middleport police cited off duty cab driver Cliff Frazier 59 for driving while intoxicated after he lost control on Third Ave and demolished two parked cars. Both vehicles owned by Roger Weaver. no injuries. Investigation ongoing.

Middleport Third Ave Cliff Frazier Roger Weaver Frazier

Birth announced for Gerald Goodman's son at Millfield Route 1

Sheltering Arms Hospital notes a birth listing Mr and Mrs Gerald Goodman of Millfield Route 1 as the parents of a son. The item also lists numerous local individuals and towns connected to the hospital notes.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Gerald Goodman Millfield

Mary Lou Chesser vs Ronald Russell Legal Notice

Mary Lou Chesser of The Plains sues Ronald Russell of Albany in a pending divorce or property settlement. Case details list respondent and plaintiff names with minimal context. Proceedings appear filed in a county or state court with involvement of the two named parties.

Mary Lou Chesser the Plains Mil Chesser Nelsonville Letha Mary Sell Va Ronald Russell Albany

P O Nichols Elected Public Relations Head in SCORE Athens

P O Nichols retired advertising director was elected public relations officer for the Athens chapter of SCORE. He will disseminate information on free aid counseling and business assistance offered by SCORE and SBA. ABA will be central contact point. contact at Security Building Athens or 593 5202.

P. O. Nichols Messenger Athens The Service Corps of Retired Executives SCORE Friday Nichols Small Business Administration SBA Athens Business Association ABA Jackson Vinton Hocking Perry John R. Hall Columbus

Public Hearing Today On Discrimination Bill

A public hearing in City Hall at 7 30 p m on a proposed anti discrimination ordinance would create an Athens Human Relations Commission and outlaw discrimination based on race religion or nationality in housing employment and public accommodations.

Athens Human Relations Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy Cross Tri-County Vocational School and Technical Center Ed Cunningham Joann Linscott Federal Hocking High School Technical Institute Carpenter Westina Crabtree Mrs. Carl Carol Hampton Washington St Billy A Putnam Howe Drive Belpre, Ohio DIAL Edgecombe W. Washington St Shields C. L. Colmer U. S Beasley & Mathews B&m Charles Moore Jack Hamer John Mullins Peck Simpkins Doc Schooler & Merrill OGG Athens, Ohio Hocking Valley Ella Walker Joe Helms Orville Morkis Danny Knight James Gates Earl Lee Anthony Viney Curt Rutter Ira Gilkey Samuel Moore Marcella Patterson James Hann P.O. Nichols Mary M Grigsby James J. Grigsby Marleah Nichols Grosvenor St James Nichols State Street U.S Canada Motorists Mutual Claims Harold W. Snow Beechwood Estates
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