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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1963

Page

2

Rezoning Dispute Reaches Common Pleas Court

Nine Richland Avenue property owners sue to halt a July 1 rezoning from B-2 to B-3 general business. They seek a temporary restraining order and argue the ordinance violated state law and due process. Mayor Shepard named as defendant alongside the city and zoning inspector Milton Nuzum.

Richland Avenue Common Pleas Court City Coun Cil John Bolin Raymond Shepard City of Athens Milton Nuzum Service-Safety Direct Green

Bob Evans Sausage Changes Eating Habits Across Ohio

Grandmother Elizabeth Kerman notes a shift from seasonal sausage to year round Bob Evans Farms Sausage, produced daily on the farm and distributed by refrigerated trucks. The rise of outdoor coal broiling boosts demand for Bob Evans Farm Boy Sandwiches, sausage on a bun. The home farm lies on US Route 35 south of Rio Grande with another farm near Xenia in southern Ohio.

Elizabeth Kerman Philadelphia Dayton Ohio Grandmother Kerman Bob Evans Rio Grande Xenia

Delayed Post Office Project Hinges on Zoning Rulings

Knowlton Construction Co. faces a zoning snag delaying the Stimson Avenue post office site. The planned building sits partly in a residential R-3 area, forcing a building permit denial and prompting possible action before the zoning board or planning commission.

Post Office Stimson Ave Knowlton Construction Co Bellefontaine Milton Nuzum Zoning Board of Appeals City Planning Commission Nuzum Knowlton

Sheriff Receives New County Cruiser Purchase

County commissioners approved buying a black and white four door sheriff cruiser for 1795.07 from Beasley and Mathews Inc including trade in of a 1960 cruiser. They also voted to invest 400000 in federal treasury bills for 60 days and noted a July 26 hearing on a Hocking River control speed zone. Seven buoys were placed on the river with county share of one third.

Sheriff's Department Treasury Beasley and Mathews, Inc T. O. Kincade Division of Watercraft Department of Wildlife Hocking River

14 Boys Scheduled For Juvenile Court Action

A juvenile official said fourteen teenage boys connected with recent incidents are slated to appear in Athens County Juvenile Court during July. Seven youths from Athens and Chauncey face a Red Men lodge break in on Dairy Lane. two west side Athens youths linked to false alarms. two Hockingport boys aged 14 and 12 tied to a house and trailer entry. two Carbonda le youths connected to a store entry last month. Deputies assisted on several cases.

Athens County Juvenile Court Athens Chauncey Dairy Lane West Side Hockingport Carbondale Sheriff's Deputies

Area Man Charged With Non-Support

Edward Bellar aged 23 of Athens Route 3 was held on a 300 bond after pleading guilty to non support charges filed by Norvella M Bellar. Deputy sheriffs handled the case and he was bound over to the grand jury Tuesday in Municipal Court.

Edward Bellar Athens Norvella M. Bellar Sheriff’s Deputies

Rotary Convention Report Is Received

The 1963 Rotary International Convention held in June in St. Louis was the topic for the program at the Athens Rotary luncheon. Burton DeVeau, president of Rotary in Athens, spoke of his delegate experiences. Next Monday a picnic will replace the usual luncheon at the Robert Matthews residence on Strouds Road.

Rotary International St. Louis Athens Rotary Sportsman Grill Burton DeVeau Robert Mathews Stroud’s Rd

Weather Update From Ath ens On Tuesday

The mercury fell to 47 degrees in Ath ens Tuesday as fair, mild conditions continued. By 9:30 am it rose 20 degrees under a bright sun, with Monday’s high reaching 82 degrees per U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits Local Patients

List of patients admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Mrs. A R Matheny of Athens, Mrs. Robert Saunders of Athens, Louis Murray of Jacksonville, Greg Andrews of New Marshfield, Pamela Andrews of New Marshfield, Roberta Andrews of New Marshfield, Mrs. James Jewell of Albany Route 1, Mrs. Harry Massey of Carpenter Route 1, William Kelvin of Athens, Mrs. Bernard Allen and son of Albany Route 1, Martha Ewing of New Marshfield Route 1.

A. R. Matheny Athens Robert Saunders Louis Murray Jacksonville Greg Andrews New Marshfield Pamela Andrews Roberta Andrews James Jewell Albany Harry Massey Carpenter William Kelton Bernard Allen

Traffic Fines In Municipal Court

Ronald Gary McDade 26 Canal Winchester cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance with $20 and costs. Charles William Nichols Sharpsburg cited for reckless operation with $35 and costs. John G. Cline 52 Elmwood Pl found guilty speeding with $15 and costs. Otto Otto Wine 62 Rockbridge cited speeding with $20 and costs. Ross Mitchell Jr Athens among students cited for scholastic achievement at Tri-State College in Angola Indiana.

Ronald Gary McDade Canal Winchester Charles William Nichols Sharpsburg John G. Cline Elmwood Pl Otto Otto Wine Rockbridge Angola Ind Ross Mitchell, Jr Ross Mitchell Grand Park Blvd Athens Tri-State College

Accidents Reported by State Patrol Across Three Counties

State Highway Patrol logged 39 accidents in June across Athens Hocking and Morgan counties. Eleven injuries affected 15 people with speed conditions and left of center among top causes. Routes 33 50 13 saw most crashes while 24 motorists were arrested 147 tickets 135 warnings and 20 assists recorded.

State Highway Patrol Athens Hocking Morgan County

Bound To Jury On Non-Support Charge

Bobby Joe Stotts 35 of 9 Blick Ave pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to non-support and was bound over to the grand jury. He was held on a $300 bond after his former wife filed the charge for the non support of minor children.

Bobby Joe Stotts Blick Ave Stotts

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richland Planning Commission Council William Rowland Richard M. Phillips South Court Street Lynnwood Sheriff Jaynes DuPont F. C. B. Factory DU Pont Soi F.C.B. Factory Jaynes Furniture E. State Street Guysville Savannah Lodge F&am Roger E. Wolfe City Fire Department Janet Dixon Bush Hall Hudson Health Center Athens Kiwanis Athens County Fairgrounds Elbert L. Browning Abner Browning Pope Air Force, Base N.C Browning Sheltering Arms Hospital Economy Savings & Loan Company N. Court St Lynwood Pomeroy Nelsonville Logan Caving’ Gn Oneed Red Cussins & Fearn Athens, Ohio Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association N. Market St Logan, Ohio the Security Bank Pasc Federal Deposit Insurance Corp R. C. Cook Wayne L White Evelyn Linscott Asst Athens County
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