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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1966
Page
2
Millions over 40 years found fast relief from itching and smarting of piles with a cooling astringent formula. A user reports relief and a full night’s sleep. Available at druggists for 70c and 85c with money back guarantee.
The Hocking River in Athens rose to 12.75 ft at 8 a.m. and was expected to crest at 17 ft tonight after heavy rains. Weather officials noted 2.62 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending Tuesday and a rapid rise rate of about three inches per hour.
County elementary school supervisor Thomas Arena has been chosen as one of four Ohio delegates to a national conference in Washington D C July 18 20 on education of underprivileged children. The talks will cover Title I funding and potential improvements with follow-up state conferences planned before fall term. Dr William A Rodgers OU education professor becomes Saginaw Township Michigan director of research.
In a courtroom recap, witnesses recount an early morning confrontation near a tavern and a shooting as a husband approached with a gun. Noted names include Mrs. Barnhart and Mrs. Fore with nearby residences in Guysville and Athens routes. Additional entries list admissions and dismissals in local court, a first grade teaching hire in Albany and multiple intoxication fines across county and municipal courts.
The Sheltering Arms Hospital building fund campaign disclosed $738,100 in pledges toward a $1,250,000 local goal at the first official report meeting at The Ohio University Inn. Major gifts and division totals were announced, with $511,900 still to raise and an Aug. 1 target date urged for intensified efforts.
A barn on Baker Road three miles west of Albany burned Tuesday morning after a lightning strike. Mrs Mildred Mullins owned the property. Jerry Mullins summoned the Albany volunteer fire department at 6:30 am. Ten firefighters with two trucks fought the blaze. no other structures or livestock were harmed. The barn value was $4,000 with $2,000 of hay contents. loss was insured.
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