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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1963

Page

2

Three Hurt In Two Car Crash Near Canaanville

Three people were injured in a two car collision on Route 50 near Canaanville. Robert Lee Barnhart, 19, driving one car, received a possible cerebral concussion and a bruised right arm and was dismissed from Shelterin Arms Hospital. Wilford Lee Walraven, 21, had numerous body lacerations and was hospitalized. Kenneth Garrett, 22, treated for body cuts. Walraven’s car rolled after impact, Barnhart’s veered into a tree. Barnhart was cited for reckless operation.

Canaanville State Highway Patrol Robert Lee Barnhart Guysville Sheltering Arms Hospital Wilford Lee Walraven Stewart Route 1 Kenneth Garrett Athens Walraven Barnhart

Fourth Grade Instructors Attend Workshop On French TV Course

Ohio State University hosted a three day language laboratory workshop for fourth grade teachers and a principal preparing a French language television course set to begin in September. The project funded by Athens city schools with $1000 approved by the school board aims to expand to fifth and sixth grades if successful.

Ohio State University Ohio State Clyde Plant Gilford Crowell College of Education Presley Holmes Plant Holmes Woub-Tv Athens City School Board Parent Teachers Association Harry Lackey Florence Hill Ohio University Mary Millman Pauline Martin West George Hill Morrison Mary Jenkins Sarah Blower East

City to Enforce New Three-Time Weed Cutting Law

The city will enforce a recently passed ordinance requiring property owners to cut weeds and noxious vegetation three times a year. The dates are May 1 15, June 15 and July 15, and Aug 1 31. City employe checks will monitor compliance with court penalties for noncompliance.

Chesterhill News Roundup of Military Leaves and Visits

Chesterhill items note Stanely Starling returning on leave from Mountain Home Idaho after nine months away, joined by sister Twyla Starling. Gary Williams leaves Fort Benning after two weeks with parents. Darrell McGuire family camps at Burr Oak. Mae Harris cares for granddaughters. Jackie Rowland and family take two week vacation in Georgetown. Columbus residents visit relatives and attend school picnic at Embree Park. Butch Hedden returns from two years abroad in the Air Force stationed in Bittburg Germany on 30 day leave.

Hettie Woodward Chesterhill Stanley Starling Air Force Mountain Home Idaho Gaylord Starling Twyla Starling Columbus Gary Williams Fort Benning Fred Williams Darrell McGuire Burr Oak Delbert Wymer Irene Work Cuyahoga Falls Gladys Zumbro Work Amanda Starling Mae Harris Westland Embree Park Ott Michener Moville Iowa Edgar Michener Ives Hartley McConnelsville Bessie Simms, Sayre Butch Hedden Bittburg Germany

Fulton pleads innocent to driving while intoxicated

Herbert L. Fulton 41 of Athens Route 5 pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a city police DWI charge. He was placed under a $250 bond and the case was continued until July 10.

Herbert L. Fulton Athens

Hair regrowth claim from Hollidaysburg man

Mr. T. A. Melton Jr of Hollidaysburg Pa says he regrew his hair in months using an exclusive home method after an interview. He notes he did not suffer male pattern baldness.

T. A. Melton, Jr Hollidaysburg

Ebb Hair Specialists Visit Athens Hotel July 7

H M Lile head of the Ebb Hair Specialists will be at the Athens Hotel Athens Ohio Sunday July 7 from 1 PM to 8 30 PM to offer free consultations on hair and scalp problems. Personal interviews will be private and confidential with guaranteed results written by the Ebb organization.

Athens, Ohio Ebb H. M. Lile Athens Ohio United States H. M Mr. Lile Marietta, Ohio Wakefield Hotel

Neighbor’s mouth to mouth resuscitation saves infant at The Plains

Fire Chief Basil Cullison reports Connie Clark three-month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Clark of Hocking Hill stopped breathing. Neighbor Mrs Lester Marshal quickly gave rescue breaths while the mother called the emergency squad. By arrival, the child was breathing normally again. The mother said the baby rolled onto her face and could not turn over to get air.

the Plains Basil Cullison Connie Clark David Clark Hocking Hill Lester Marshal Clark

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens and Nearby Towns

A long list of property transfers is recorded, detailing deeds from Clarence V. Alderman to Opal Winters in Athens, and numerous other parcels in Athens County towns including Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey, Albany, and Athens township. Transactions involve multiple parcels, tracts, and lots including Inlets, Additions, and subdivisions with various buyers and sellers.

Clarence V. Alderman Opal Winters Dayton John L. Douglas Gerald E. Webb Alexander Township N. E. Rickey Kenneth E Quinn Guysville Elmer E. Jacobs Cuyahoga County Mary B. Jacobs Inlet McKinstry and Parkers Highland Park Athens Elmer Fllis Jacobs Mary B. Jacobs Family Chauncey John W. Wandling Mary Catherine Valentine Hudson’s Ralph E. Ogle Rockbridge Robert E. Riley Nelsonville York Township Smith R. Sherburn Charles Saxon Patton and Jackson Ernest W. Jones Glouster David H. Cox John A. Mullins Clearview Athens Township Arthur L. Hewitt Thomas P. Pritchard Burbery M & A Dietetic Laboratories, Inc Columbus Columbia Co Bellefontaine Adda A. Phillips John Niggemeyer Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Richard M. Brown Elwyn FE Dorr Emma S. Palmer Shaman Herbert Sharpe The Plains Methodist Church Johnson Coal Mining Co Verity Elmer F. Jones Et al Ohio University Fund, Inc Alan A. Barnhill C. H. Douglas Canaan Township Foster B. Bean J. Ralph Maxwell Logan Hollister Royal Hartman George W. Young Franklin La-Mar Heights O. E

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

The Rev and Mrs Thomas Niccolls Athens announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Bernard Allen Albany Route 1 announce a son. Admitted names include Mrs John Genter Athens Mrs Carl Smathers Millfield Route 1 Mrs Donald Watson Wellston Marilyn Johnson Athens Mary Lyons Chauncey Mrs James Hogue Trimble Mrs Ruth Miller Athens Robert Barnhart Guysville Route 2 Mrs Charles McNally Glouster Route 2 Jane Eddy Athens Route 3 Mark Eddy Athens Route 3 Errett Eddy Amesville Harry Vaughn Athens.

Thomas Niccolls Athens Bernard Allen Albany John Genter Carl Smathers Millfield Donald Watson Wellston Marilyn Johnson Mary Lyons Chauncey James Hogue Trimble Ruth Miller Robert Barnhart Guysville Charles McNally Glouster Jane Eddy Mark Eddy Errett Eddy Amesville Harry Vaughn

Park Gets Trimmed at Trimble Two Memorial

Emergency repairs to mowing equipment at Trimble Two Memorial Park delayed grass cutting. The large mower and small mower now back in operation after motor install and other repairs. Several dozen dwarf perennials planted at the monument and park entry as grounds restored.

Glouster Trimble Two Memorial Park

Public Relations Man To Tell Uses Of Salt

Morton Salt Co. public relations representative F Martin of Dayton will speak at the McArthur Development Association meeting on Monday July 15 at Jaques Supper Club. He will present a film The White Wonder of the World Salt and discuss salt mining processing and uses and its history and contributions to mankind.

McArthur Gilbert F Martin Dayton Morton Salt Co McArthur Development Association Jaque’s McArthur Martin

Pvt John W Coon Begins Army Basic Training

The Plains native Pvt. John W Coon started Army basic training this week at Fort Knox Kentucky. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Otho Coon of The Plains. A second item notes Murray City Eagles hosting a Friday dance with music by the El Rancho Boys at their hall.

John W. Coon Otho Coon the Plains Ft. Knox Murray City Murray City Eagles el Rancho Boys

Traffic Fines in Municipal Court

Thomas Lee Fulton of Columbus, 24, cited for speeding by the State Highway Patrol with $20 and costs. Kenneth Raymond Welch, 19, Athens Route 3, charged with failing to wear corrective lenses and illegal passing, each offense carrying $20 and costs, by the State Highway Patrol.

Thomas Lee Fulton Columbus Kenneth Raymond Welch Athens

Ideal Weather Marks July Fourth in Athens

Ideal weather spread across Athens on July 4 with a high of 82 under clear skies. The pattern continued Friday with a 9:30 a.m. reading of 63 after an early low of 52 reported by U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Guardsmen Visited At Camp Perry by Athens Citizens

Officers and men of the 2nd Automatic Weapons battalion 174th Artillery were hosted this week at Camp Perry during summer training. Lt. Col. John H. Leonhart of Marietta leads the battalion with Capt. Robert J. Robinson of Logan as chaplain and Capt. Andrew J. Chonko of Athens as adjutant. Visiting dignitaries included Lt. Col. Earl Mathews (ret), Mayor Raymond Shepard, Fred W. Weber, and Gordon K. Bush.

174Th Artillery Athens Camp Perry John H. Leonhart Marietta Robert J. Robinson Logan Andrew J. Chonko Raymond Strickmaker John Goodlive James F. Schweikert John F. Biddle F W. Weber George L. Crow Philipe E. Willeke David D. Sealock William L. Watkins Earl Mathews Raymond Shepard Fred W. Weber Gordon K. Bush

New Plymouth Motorist Pleads Guilty In County Court

Willard Newlun, 46, pleaded guilty to two charges from sheriff deputies. He was fined 150 dollars and costs and three days in jail for driving while intoxicated and fined 25 dollars and costs on the intoxication charge. His car left the road and ended in a ditch about 500 feet west of the Carbondale post office Thursday morning.

New Plymouth Willard Newlun Newlan Carbondale Post Office

Orrison Champlin Charged After Intoxication Incident

Orrison Champlin, 61, faces charges after an intoxication incident reported by city police. He was fined $25 and costs.

Orrison Champlin Chauncey

Liquor Permit Files In Columbus Include Frank Strickland

Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes applications for Frank Strickland of 101 Central Ave Columbus for carryout 3.2 and high powered beer and wine new permits in classes C1 C2.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control Frank Strickland Central Ave

Public Health Program Expansion Discussed by Athens Board

Athens City County Board of Health discussed expanding the public health program to meet rising community needs. They approved June expenditures of 4500 dollars and appointed a committee to study financing for the expansion.

Athens City County Board of Health

Cubs Hold Fishing Derby At Burr Oak Lake

In Glouster on Burr Oak Lake last Thursday the Cub Scouts held a fishing derby with 22 participants. Prizes were won by Byron Guinther Mark Swartz Billy Dodson and Kenny Humphrey. Cubmaster Elton Swartz awarded badges to Johnny Dodson Wolf Billy Dodson Bear and Billy Wiley a one year service star. Future events include a July 27 family picnic and park meeting at Glouster Park with skills games and parent Cubs participation.

Glouster Burr Oak Lake Byron Guinther Mark Swartz Billy Dodson Kenny Humphrey Elton Swartz Johnny Dodson

Marriage Licenses Issued for Local Residents

Richard Alan Jones 25 of New Marshfield Route 1 Bridgwater Machine Co. and Linda Dale Robinson 20 of Athens Route 3 clerk. Darrel W. Price 21 of Gloucester Route 2 cabinet maker and Mary M. Sorrell 21 of Buchtel.

Richard Alan Jones New Marshfield Bridgwater Machine Co Linda Dale Robinson Athens Darrel W. Price Glouster Mary M. Sorrell Buchtel

Albany Weed Cutting Ordinance In Effect

Albany residents must clear weeds from vacant lots by mid July under a town ordinance. Those unable to cut or hire help may contact the council or Acting Mayor Wiley Colburn for assistance.

Albany Council Wiley Colburn

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Bobby Bobo Pine’s Amusement Park New City Hall Park Earl F. Mathews Lena Nida H. M. Boocks Cubs Keller & Weltner Monument Co John Eberst Larry Eberst Paul Beach W. Hunter St Eagle’s Hall Dave Starlin Buckeye Ramblers Eagles the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp R. C. Cook Wayne L. White Evelyn Linscott Athens County
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