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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1963

Page

2

Richland Ave zoning stand reaffirmed by city commission

The city planning commission reaffirmed its stance on Richland Ave zoning and studied rezoning part of Stimson Ave for general business. Engineer George Sheeter outlined subdivision code progress while noting engineering criteria and city standards are needed.

City Planning Commission Richland Ave Stimson Ave George Sheeter Commission Geff Dunfee Sheerer Milton Nuzum E. State St Cornwell St

Three Officials Subpoenaed in Richland Ave Zoning Case

Three city officials were ordered to appear in Common Pleas Court to discuss the general business zoning for three tracts on Richland Ave. Plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to void the ordinance. Betty Brundige was dropped from the suit due to a mistake and error.

Richland Ave Common Pleas Court Sheeter W H. Herbert Delores Hayes Planning Commission Bonnie Brookins Milton Nuzum Pacity Betty Brundige

Sisters Club Meeting at Mrs Ball Notes Birthdays

The Sisters Club met at Mrs. Jean Ball's home in Chauncey to celebrate birthdays for Mrs. Barbara Canter and Cora Stanley. Charlene Hanning received a door prize and Peggy Schoonover got a surprise gift. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for August 6 at Barbara Canter's home.

Chauncey Sisters Club Jean Ball Barbara Canter Cora Stanley Charlene Hanning Peggy Schoonover

Jaycee Elect Richard Colgan Chairs First Regular Meeting

New Jaycee president Richard Colgan presided at his first regular meeting on Thursday night. The group schedules a July 18 planning meeting to prepare its fair booth.

Jaycee Richard Colgan

Presbyterian Church Plans Scrap Drive

The Amesville Presbyterian Church will hold a scrap iron drive Saturday to raise funds for the operating budget. Call HI 82473 on Saturday to arrange pickup of scrap iron or old batteries.

Presbyterian Church Amesville Presbyterian Church

Cancer Will Not Join UA Board Agrees to End Talks

United Appeal board of trustees reports third quarterly payments totaling 9437.50 to six participating agencies. Negotiations with the American Cancer Society ended as a contract could not be agreed upon. The 1964 agency budget deadline is July 15 with budget hearings slated for the last week of July. A nominating committee chaired by Capt. Henry Tempel and including Roscoe Shields Clarke Daily and Charles Fulks was named.

United Appeal Board of Trustees American Cancer Society The Cancer Society United Appeal R. P. Garrison Henry Tempel Roscoe Shields Clarke Daily Charles Fulks

Court Rules For Firms in Common Pleas Decisions

The Common Pleas Court ruled two savings and loan firms can recover in suits. Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association was awarded $1881.51 against Ernest B. and Helen M. Butcher. The City Loan and Savings of Athens was awarded $637.26 against Bernard L. and Janet Porter.

Common Pleas Court Savings and Loan Firms Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association Ernest B Helen M. Butcher City Loan and Savings Athens Bernard L Janet Porter

Garden Club plans hostess role for Good Luck visit

Chauncey Garden Club hosted a pot luck supper at Mrs. Hollis Stalder's home. Plans were made for the club to host the Good Luck Garden Club at Athens State Hospital and to visit Gladiola farm and Rose Garden in Columbus. The Treble-Aires Trio from Olivet Nazarene College will give a sacred concert at First Church of the Nazarene. Police cited a driver for running a red light after a crash at W State and Congress. Norman Fulton cited for intoxication. Ray Shafer of The Plains charged with assault and battery. OEA executive secretary Thomas G. O Keefe remained critically injured in a University Hospital crash.

Linda Gretz Garden Club Athens State Hospital Russell Staley Gladiola Farm Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Columbus Stalder Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Ill First Church of Nazarene Jay Harold Keiser Midwest Norman H. Fulton Ray Shafer the Plains Ralph Keefer Albany Thomas G. O'Keefe Westerville Ohio Education Association University Hospital

The Plains School Hearing Vacated

A hearing on a temporary restraining order by three The Plains citizens against the county school board was vacated for a second time. Judge Bolin said the hearing is postponed until pleadings by Grant Michaels and others are ready. The court had struck two of the plaintiffs claims regarding May 21 and May 24 board meetings. The suit seeks to stop placing The Plains school question on the ballot.

the Plains Francis White John Bolin Grant Michaels County Board Plains School Board Michael

Real Estate Transfers Inlet and Lot Ownerships Across Athens Area

A series of property transfers lists multiple deeds. Transfers include parcels in Athens intrusion areas such as Inlet 118 and Inlet 244 245 along with various farm and addition lots in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Lodi Troy and Jacksonville. Names include John F Biddle Lulu A Chapman Roland A McPherson and others with acreages ranging from 0.18 to 30 acres.

John F. Biddle Donald L. Slagle Inlet Athens Lulu A. Chapman Margaret B. Roberts Berkly Frost Clarence Frost Roland A. McPherson Arden L. Adams Dover Thurman J. Bishop Nola M. Bishop Nelsonville Carl Kincade Billy Meador Lois Campbell Coolville Elmer F. Jones Diana Sue Jones Joneswood Harvey L. Coen Kathryn Fulton Elza Graham Virgil Hixson Wendell Webster Seel Harry Eldon Rose Canaan Lodi Della M. Rogers W. G Rogers Troy Thomas F. Jones Hull Kittle Eugene Willoughby Gilbert Hartman Ethel R. Carey Dorothy J. Baughman Jacksonville Joan B. Pritts James Brouse York Eldon Eichelberger Oakley-Davis Inc

Athens County boards update on proposed four district merger

The Athens County board of education received state notice approving a four district merger plan involving Nelsonville Glouster York and Trimble to form a northern local district. The notice also mentions transferring Chauncey to Athens city and potential ballot action at the next state board meeting. Community and family notes follow with local visits and vacations. The Disabled American Veterans set a meeting for Friday at 8 p.m. at its Home and E State building per commander Dale Kirkendall.

Athens County State Board of Education E. E. Holt E. State Dale Kirkendall

Athens Chosen for Ohio air pollution test network

Athens is named one of 21 sites in a state wide air sampling program by the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio University health service. The project gathers 24 hour samples twice monthly to assess pollutants and guide controls, with local health agencies collecting samples and the state lab handling analysis. Dr H M Boocks says air pollution threatens health especially for heart and lung patients.

Athens Ohio Department of Health Ohio University Health Service Columbus H. M. Boocks City County

Two Men Charged With Non-Support

Two men faced non support charges as local courts bound them over to the grand jury. Larry Chesser 27 of New Marshfield pleaded guilty to a non support filing by Nancy Chesser Athens Route 3 and posted 300 dollar bond. Paul M Hawk of Stewart St pleaded innocent and posted 300 dollar bond. Carter Steel 21 of Shelby was bound over on a forgery charge with 1000 dollar bond. Police handled the cases.

Larry Chesser New Marshfield Nancy Chesser Athens Paul M. Hawk Stewart St Carter Steel Shelby

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

A hospital column lists admissions and dismissals. Admitted: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McLain’s newborn daughter in Athens. Mrs. Amy Schooler of Athens Route 2. W. D. Wildes in Athens. Mrs. Raymond Brown of Chillicothe. Joan Bradbury of Athens Route 2. Discharged: A. R. Matheny of Athens. Louis Murray of Jacksonville. Mrs. Ellen Curl of Athens. George T. Davis of Athens Route 1. Mrs. Jack Antle Chauncey.

Kenneth McLain Athens Amy Schooler W. D. Wildes Raymond Brown Chillicothe Joan Bradbury A. R. Matheny Louis Murray Jacksonville Ellen Curl George T. Davis Jack Antle Chauncey

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