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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1973
Page
4
Four cases involving various charges were dismissed in Athens County Municipal Court on Tuesday. Victor Barnhart of Millfield faced disturbing the peace charges, the case brought by Pamela Grant of Millfield.
Two separate one car crashes injure a child and an adult in the Athens area Monday. Robert Cunningham’s car left a County Rd 1 curve after steering failed injuring Beth Cunningham. Horace Coleman’s vehicle ran off Route 50 A to strike a fence and injure his shoulder. Both drivers not cited. Nearby court notes list assorted local charges and pleas.
Athens firemen responded to a gasoline leak at 1:20 p.m. in front of 18 W. State St. A car owned by Ralph Blake of Columbus leaked fuel after a heated tank caused expansion. firefighters flushed the gasoline after relocating the vehicle.
Twenty four instructors from high schools and colleges joined the Second Summer Institute on China at Ohio University from June 18 to 29. Lectures by OU faculty covered Chinese literature philosophy and history while participants also studied Chinese theater and basic food preparation techniques.
Fire Chief Harland Harris said hydrant flushing begins next Tuesday, testing and cleaning lines. Crews start at Court Street and will cover the north on July 10, west on July 11, south on July 12, and east on July 13 in Athens.
Dr. Edward Gamble, Ohio University industrial and systems engineering professor, was named deputy chief of staff for analysis by the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. He will take a formal leave of absence to serve in the role, joining two other deputy chiefs of staff.
Athens City Recreation Department says registration remains open for summer fencing courses held twice weekly for six weeks. Fee is 2 dollars with all equipment provided. Next meeting is Friday at 6 30 pm in the dance studio behind Grover Center. Contact the office at 592 2423 or George Cohen at 592 2292 for details.
Dr James Karge Olsen was named director of the Zanesville campus of Ohio University succeeding Roy E Gillespie who retired after nine years. Olsen assumed the position this Monday in an announcement by Dr Beaumont Davison vice president for regional higher education.
Nelsonville Route 1 and Mrs. Faye Boling and Mrs. Leora Riley were guests at a birthday supper hosted by the Nelsonville Tuberculosis Center night shift at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge. Attendees included Mabel Lee, Bonnie Station, Mabel Kennedy, Henry Martinez, Dan Whaley, and Mrs. Riley. After dessert they visited at Mrs. Riley’s home.
Athens County Road 35, known as Fleming Road, will be closed to daytime traffic near its eastern end while county crews remove a high spot to improve sight conditions. County Engineer Gerald E. Hann says the work should take about two days and urges motorists to avoid the road during working hours though nighttime use is possible.
About 4 000 young travelers face years before repayment after World Academy of Foreign Studies went bankrupt on July 6 1970. Eight hundred were stranded on planes and 3 231 lost funds or housing in Paris Geneva Rome Vienna and other cities. Mary Katherine Wilz and Dolle Sue Heim recount losses and anger while attorney James Cissell notes ongoing legal work and accruals as assets are pursued.
State Highway Patrol reported a one car crash on State Route 671 near Route 50 in Vinton County injuring Londonderry driver Hart McArthur. Oakley Richard Nichols, driving left of center, left the highway, hit a tree and was not treated. Nichols was cited for driving left of center.
The Pink Panthers 4 H club praised the FFA and FHA for winning in youth category at a Regatta Parade and thanked Dan Smith for his wagon used in the float. Fourteen members and three advisors attended the meeting which welcomed Penny Smith as a new member.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grinstead joined Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grinstead for the weekend. Young campers listed include Mark Thompson, Joe Thompson, Timm Thompson, Tom Thompson, Scott Roush, Kathy Roush, Brent Layne, Beth Layne, Buddy Rose, David Rose, Dwain Russell, Alfred Sprouse and Dale Ward. Counselors are Pastor John Haeberle, Mrs. Donna Thompson and Mrs. James Russell.
Athens postmaster Art Cornwell announced the main and branch offices will close Wednesday in observance of Independence Day. No deliveries will be made, route service receives a one day reprieve, but box and special delivery services will be maintained.
Rutland Meigs County Sheriff’s Department investigated a two car crash at 5 p.m. Thursday east of Langsville. Phyllis Dugan 35 Rutland suffered a slight cut to her right arm but refused hospital treatment. Delbert Franklin Mitchell of Langsville was the other driver. no citations were issued.
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