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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1968

Page

3

Ohio Fuel begins 214 million pipeline to boost storage feed

Construction starts on a 24 inch diameter pipeline extending about 23 miles from five miles northwest of McArthur to Crawford Compressor Station at Sugar Grove. The project, valued at 214 million, will supply more gas to Columbia Gas of Ohio customers in Athens area next winter and increases underground storage capacity. The H L Gentry Co leads the build with A D Apple supervising and James C Holcomb inspecting. completion is projected for September 1.

Ohio Fuel Gas Co Fairfield Hocking Vinton Counties Ohio Fuel Columbia Gas of Ohio Athens Columbia Gas Ohio Fuel and Columbia Columbia Gas System E. F. Rothel McArthur Crawford Sugar Grove Rothel H. L. Gentry Co Perrysville A. D. Apple Lancaster James C. Holcomb

Hocking River Fish Kill Attributed to Acid Mine Water

Athens County Game Protector Ted Dean said the Hocking River fish kill near Athens was small and likely caused by acid mine water entering the current from Lancaster area creeks. He found three dead suckers and noted blue water near White's Mill as a sign of acid pollution.

Athens County Ted Dean Nelsonville Hocking River Athens Dean Lancaster White’s Mill

Births And Dismissals At Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Alton Hanning of Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Richard Malnati of Athens a daughter. Other names from Albany, Chauncey, Glouster, Guysville, The Plains, McArthur and Stewart appear as patients or residents. Dismissals include Clarence Alderman and Wilbur A Throckmorton.

Alton Hanning Athens Richard Malnati John Carpenter Nick Dandos Sparkle Hawley Albert FE. Miller Albany Lois Gaston Della Parker John Yeltz Chauncey Carrie D. Balderson Glouster Naffa Rickey Guysville Brenda Biffle McArthur Larry Bing the Plains Ida M. Jarvis Stewart

Haines Named Coordinator for Ohio University Residences

William L. Haines, director of housing, is appointed coordinator of residence programs services and residence development by Ohio University executive vice president James J. Whalen. He will oversee residence hall programs housing office food services housekeeping interior design and private development of facilities. He holds a SUNY Cortland BS and an Ohio University MS with five years at Ohio in student affairs and business areas.

William L. Haines Ohio University James Haines State University of New York At

McCarthy Supporters Seek Signatures in Athens

Members of the McCarthy for President Committee manning a Court and Union Streets booth today and Wednesday seek signatures for letters backing the senator. Letters go to the McCarthy campaign, state delegates, alternates, and to U S Senators Lausche and Young. Ed Quattrocki says volunteers are also wanted for local campaign outreach.

Athens Area Court Union Streets Ed Quattrocki McCarthy U. S Frank J. Lausche Stephen Young Quattrocki

Loyalists Must Get Licenses Begin July 15

Ohio Highway Patrol will test motorcyclists for licenses starting July 15 under new safety laws. By Jan 1, 1969 all riders must be licensed. two license types exist with different testing paths. Athens County has over 900 registered motorcycles and appoinments can be made at 593-7111 through the K. T. Crossen Post American Legion on West Union Street.

Ohio Highway Patrol Robert M. Chiaramonte 107Th General Assembly Ohio Chiaramonte Guy Martin Athens County K. T. Crossen Post American Legion W. Union Street

Youth Hurt In Fire On River Bank

A 16 year old Athens boy, David Reeves, was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for burns after he fell into a fire on the Hocking River bank near White's Mill. The incident occurred about 10 30 p m and police are investigating.

Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Hocking White’s Mill David Reeves Union St

Kroger Beer and Wine Permit Denied in Athens Ohio

Ohio Department of Liquor Control rejected Kroger Stores in Athens and McConnelsville for high powered beer and wine carry out citing plans to conduct promotional games in violation of state law. Rejections become final if no appeal within 30 days. Glenville State College Dean's List announced for 1967 68 with 3.2 GPA.

Kroger Athens Ohio Department of Liquor Control Liquor Control Department McConnelsville Ohio Liquor Control Commission Glenville W. Va Glenville State College The Messenger Debra Rae Grueser Middleport Carol Darlene Nichols Reedsville Dixie Diana Shafer Little Hocking Thomas Eugene Thomas Murray City

Counselor For WACs To Appear In Athens

Young women eyeing Army careers hear a WAC counselor in Athens on Wednesday mornings from 9 30 to noon. Sgt Wanda F Stepp tallies six years in the WAC and will interview recruits at the Athens Recruiting Office 78 E State St Call 593 3022 for appointments. In Chauncey the volunteer fire dept answered two calls Monday.

United States Women’s Army Corps WAC Athens Wanda F. Stepp Army Columbus Stepp Ft. Knox Inez High School Inez, Ky University of Louisville E. State St Chauncey Route 13 James Bails Drake St Bails

Multiple Offenders Forfeit Bonds On Traffic Violations

Ruth Omen 53 Millfield and Janice Coen 27 Aurora Ill forfeited $34 bonds for operating without a license. A list shows numerous individuals from Ohio and nearby states cited for intoxication speeding and other infractions, with bond forfeitures ranging from $28 to $58.

Ruth Omen Millfield Janice Coen Aurora Thomas Jermiah N. Court $T Morris Goodman Athens Larry Snyder Nelsonville Alex Wynn Owosso Mich William Evanko Columbus Terry Rutter Joseph Meme Parkersburg Ron Prescent Jouses Yost Louisville Askew Snemela Ernest Evans Akron James Simmons Clover W. Va Henry Perry New Haven Eugene Smith Jumbus Jerome Jacobsen University Heights Janice Denison Faimont W. Va Joseph Andrews Huntington Violet Batey Middleport Gerald Lachance Floyd Patterson Tiffin James Glifton Carriage Hill Harold Harland MacDaniel Guysville Gary Cooper Albany Elmer James Raymond St George Cline Marietta

Alexander School District seeks five mill levy for operating costs

The Alexander School District requests a five mill levy for operating expenses to fund rising costs after enrollment grew from 1,100 to 1,500 since 1964. The Athens County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting to act on the levy election and awaits a decision from Secretary of State Ted Brown on voter registration for 17 precincts. If submitted today, the earliest possible election date would be August 13.

Athens County Board of Elections Alexander Ted Brown Brown William Winnie) Howe Alexander Board of Education Board of Election Kenneth Elliott

Teen Center Board Meets Wednesday

The Teen Center Board plans a Wednesday meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Athens High School cafeteria to draft a constitution and establish rules for a proposed teen center. Adviser Eugene Brundige invites interested sixth to twelfth grade students to attend. Transport for Wellston attendees can be arranged by calling 593 3795.

Teen Center Board Athens High School Eugene Brundige Brundige Wellston

Sewer Job Completed After May Flooding

City crews completed repairs to a sewer that caused partial Elliott Street closures. The 15 foot deep line settled like quicksand, causing a break. Excavation will be filled soon but paving waits until the fill settles.

Elliott Street

Chauncey Church Activities and Young Democrat Meeting

The Chauncey Christian Church adult choir meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and the Friendship Class gathers at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parish house. The Athens County Young Democrat Club will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the PEW Club Room on the second floor of the Cline Building next to the county courthouse.

Chauncey Christian Church Athens County Young Democrat Club PEW Club Cline

Resident Presses Dump Complaint and Gas Contract Talk

Chauncey residents urge action on smoke and odors from a local dump with the site kept closed until the issue is resolved. The council hears gas contract details from Columbia Gas of Ohio and advances a first reading to pursue a four year deal with a modest monthly increase.

Chauncey Herb Mayles Mayles Charles Wadley Peabody Coal Co Cottrill Columbia

Glouster Personals At-Home Picnic and Nearby Visits

Glouster news notes a Lookout Street family picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Slay with many relatives from Indiana Ohio and Columbus visiting. Ohio State honors Bobby Carl Robert Evans graduates summa cum laude. Kinney family visits New York City while others attend a funeral in Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore and Betsy McAllister visit Geneva Lake Erie as the Waymers return from Canton with relatives.

Virgil Slay Lookout Street Larry Williams Tim and Stacha Indiana Leonard Johnson Sonya Sherie Stephanie John Herbert Herbert Everett Kenneth Slay Jerry Brown Gerry Sanford Wade Mildred Hadder Akron Lindel Wade Aaron Wade Sharon Grace Zimmer Robert N. Evans Pauline Zimmer Bobby Karen Denise Columbus Carl Robert Ohio State University Zimmer Mike Kinney Sara New York City Lennie Campbell Jacksonville Lorena Vaught Amy Whaley Wayne Whaley Clarence Whaley Glouster Dayton Richard Minassee Arizona Edward Moore Paul Elaine Betsy McAllister Geneva Lake Erie W. A. Waymer Canton Charles Burkheim Roger Burkheim Waymers F. Wilson Malta

Glouster Community Meeting Agenda Highlights Industry Report

The Glouster Community Development Corp will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Civic Center to discuss several items including a report on a prospective new industry. Glouster Garden Club hosts Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Van Fossen home with a program by Mrs Esther Lamborn. Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM holds its annual family picnic Thursday at 6 p.m. in Glouster Park with casual dishes and a lemonade by Bill Irwin.

Glouster Community Development Corp Civic Center James van Fossen E. S. Bingman Glouster Garden Club van Fossen Main Street Esther Lamborn Glouster Lodge F&am Glouster Park Bill Irwin

Visitors At Shumway Home

Weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Alice Shumway include Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith and children Columbus Miss Mabel Hughes The Plains Mr. and Mrs. William Crutcher Baltimore. John and Lynetta Crutcher grandchildren have returned home after a week with her. Miss Brenda Smith Columbus also visiting.

Chauncey Alice Shumway Phil Smith Columbus Mabel Hughes the Plains William Crutcher Baltimore John Lynetta Crutcher Shumway Brenda Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarence Alderman, Wilburt A. Throckmorton Altmans W. L. Haines U. Job J. Whalen Entral P.O. Box Newark, Ohio City Phone Citizens Financials Corp Wacs Sgt Wanda Stepp Fue 4 Ee Western Union Telegram FORD ENO Neveas WM. G. Abdella Councilen Joe Galvin Wadley Kel-Par Construction Co Council Thomas Underwood John Cottrill Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Federal Power Commission Still Glouster Meetings Shumway Home Benrus Watch Unico UBC Aristocrat Electric Dryer Regal UBC-19 Timex Ubc-11 Delbert Kasler Mgr Kurtz
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